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black_hole · 7 April 2011, 05:48 PM

Dear friends,

I might me the only one but I like the "new" Daytona. Not oversized, good news !

By the way, although "new", I see that it still has the "old" shape for the box (with curves) which most of us find indeed nicer ! Do you think it will soon evolve or stay like this ?

Best

dddrees · 7 April 2011, 06:27 PM

I like the black bezel, hard to say if the case will stay the same but I hope so. I can't wait to see one in person.

travisb · 7 April 2011, 06:33 PM

Hard to say if the case will change in the future.
Rolex is always making slight modifications but this definately works right now.
Looking foward to the possibility of a new ss model in the next couple of years...

HL65 · 7 April 2011, 08:14 PM

Oh boy.........

Puffy · 7 April 2011, 11:01 PM

need to see this one on my wrist before i make a like/dislike comment....

GerardoG · 8 April 2011, 02:32 AM

I found this picture on a forum (not my pic) and I have to admit that this combination looks VERY nice.

I also noticed that they have upgraded the clasp, which will be very interesting to look at.

The driving point for me will be price. If it is close to the YG version, I might be in, but if there is a substantial difference, I will pass.

witch watch · 8 April 2011, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

I found this picture on a forum (not my pic) and I have to admit that this combination looks VERY nice.

I also noticed that they have upgraded the clasp, which will be very interesting to look at.

The driving point for me will be price. If it is close to the YG version, I might be in, but if there is a substantial difference, I will pass.

Now that is rather nice

RJC · 8 April 2011, 03:30 AM

Gerardo, I'm REALLY liking that!!

bewithabob · 8 April 2011, 03:51 AM

I am a fan of this new Daytona. I have two Daytonas, but far and above the best Daytona of all is this one... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=34267&drgn=1

buke45 · 8 April 2011, 03:53 AM

I don't know if it will change but I do know that without be afraid to chip the heck out of that ceramic bezel.

GerardoG · 8 April 2011, 03:56 AM

Bob: Meteorite is a V E R Y nice looking Dayt!!!!!

L-16610 · 8 April 2011, 04:23 AM

I love it too but 42 mm would have been better
and 42 isn't oversized :-)

Geronomo12 · 23 April 2011, 12:56 PM

I am thrilled that the 40 mm size was retained. I've been collecting for over 40 years & have timepieces from 32 to 46 mm. 40- 42 mm sport watches are the sweet spot. Just as 42 mm is the original & classic size for an Omega Speedmaster, 40 mm is the classic size for a watch as famous as the Daytona. The SS Daytona may be the ultimate classic, so I think Rolex is very careful about varying the case size, for valid and I believe correct reasons. I believe a larger Daytona would look wrong. I think my son will be wearing a 40 mm Daytona decades from now and it will be every bit as good looking and well sized as it is now.

Singslinger · 23 April 2011, 01:06 PM

IMO, any Rolex with a ceramic bezel is an improvement over what was before...

MortgageGuy · 23 April 2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

IMO, any Rolex with a ceramic bezel is an improvement over what was before...

X2, I am also a fan of almost everything new Rolex has come out with, better inserts, bracelets, clasps... I love it all

7 April 2011, 05:48 PM	#1
black_hole "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: france Posts: 60	New Daytona Dear friends, I might me the only one but I like the "new" Daytona. Not oversized, good news ! By the way, although "new", I see that it still has the "old" shape for the box (with curves) which most of us find indeed nicer ! Do you think it will soon evolve or stay like this ? Best

7 April 2011, 06:27 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I like the black bezel, hard to say if the case will stay the same but I hope so. I can't wait to see one in person. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 April 2011, 06:33 PM	#3
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,425	It is very nice indeed. Hard to say if the case will change in the future. Rolex is always making slight modifications but this definately works right now. Looking foward to the possibility of a new ss model in the next couple of years...

7 April 2011, 08:14 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,487	Oh boy......... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 April 2011, 11:01 PM	#5
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	need to see this one on my wrist before i make a like/dislike comment.... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 April 2011, 03:30 AM	#8
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	Gerardo, I'm REALLY liking that!! __________________ Current - DSSD 116660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

8 April 2011, 03:51 AM	#9
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,414	I am a fan of this new Daytona. I have two Daytonas, but far and above the best Daytona of all is this one... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=34267&drgn=1 __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

8 April 2011, 03:53 AM	#10
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I don't know if it will change but I do know that without be afraid to chip the heck out of that ceramic bezel.

8 April 2011, 03:56 AM	#11
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Bob: Meteorite is a V E R Y nice looking Dayt!!!!!

8 April 2011, 04:23 AM	#12
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	I love it too but 42 mm would have been better and 42 isn't oversized :-)

23 April 2011, 12:56 PM	#13
Geronomo12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Watch: IWC Amalfi Platinu Posts: 65	I am thrilled that the 40 mm size was retained. I've been collecting for over 40 years & have timepieces from 32 to 46 mm. 40- 42 mm sport watches are the sweet spot. Just as 42 mm is the original & classic size for an Omega Speedmaster, 40 mm is the classic size for a watch as famous as the Daytona. The SS Daytona may be the ultimate classic, so I think Rolex is very careful about varying the case size, for valid and I believe correct reasons. I believe a larger Daytona would look wrong. I think my son will be wearing a 40 mm Daytona decades from now and it will be every bit as good looking and well sized as it is now.

23 April 2011, 01:06 PM	#14
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	IMO, any Rolex with a ceramic bezel is an improvement over what was before...

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