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IR201 · 4 January 2020, 12:00 PM

SS white dial steel bezel. Felt tiny and I don't have big wrists. Does the ceramic wear the same?

watchmework · 4 January 2020, 12:03 PM

yes, it does...that was my same reaction when I first tried the Daytona as well...I also found it difficult to read, which is really too bad.

EndlessEight · 4 January 2020, 12:04 PM

It wears small too.

cerendigit · 4 January 2020, 12:05 PM

What other watches do you have? What watches do you feel are "right" for you?

Patton250 · 4 January 2020, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

yes, it does...that was my same reaction when I first tried the Daytona as well...I also found it difficult to read, which is really too bad.

Yet people are paying almost twice retail for one.

pepsiretail · 4 January 2020, 12:10 PM

I also found the steel steel Daytona extremely underwhelming on the wrist. The ceramic I have not tried on.

sambb · 4 January 2020, 12:11 PM

I lusted over a daytona for so long... so so long... until i tried one and saw how small it wears. I have a small wrist. So glad i didnt buy one...
Nevertheless, i am equally happy for the people who enjoy the watch of all genders and sizes. I might one day get one for my wife, and i hope she likes it.

IR201 · 4 January 2020, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

What other watches do you have? What watches do you feel are "right" for you?

Well this is why I found it interesting, since I find I like the 39/40mm Rolexes best. I've got some maxi case subs + a batman but also Explorer 39, SD4K and a couple of 5 digit subs - and I had and loved the OP39 white, felt perfect. Also have a SD 43 which is a good change of pace from my fave size.

ganiccus · 4 January 2020, 12:38 PM

I have heard rumors that Paul Newman wife was a stingy one and that's why she bought him the Daytona in the first place. At the time, it was considered a dog of a watch that nobody liked. Glad to see OP didn't fall for the hype of a screw down pusher chronograph that is barely readable.

cerendigit · 4 January 2020, 12:53 PM

I actually like the daytona _because_ of its size, I'm starting to think that the 6digit maxi cases are just too bulky for me.

Dougiebaby · 4 January 2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IR201

SS white dial steel bezel. Felt tiny and I don't have big wrists. Does the ceramic wear the same?

I just got a ceramic and I think it wears beautifully. Here is a video of it on my 7.25" wrist...

https://youtu.be/rCMtlge7VQw

csaltphoto · 4 January 2020, 01:22 PM

I think it wears small since it's really comfortable too. Thin, curvy and light. And the dial is busy so it reads small. I love the way it looks in photos and have tried on a number of them and am always a bit underwhelmed in person. You have this teeny stopwatch that is almost impossible to read especially when obscured by the hands of the watch. The "normal" second hand doesn't move unless in timing mode which would drive me nuts. The dial is busy AF...

BUT... And this is a big but. The darn thing is so good looking. It somehow manages to make up for all the shortcomings. This applies to more than a few things in life. But given the cost of entry I couldn't do it. Heck, you can have a used, solid gold or platinum DD for less than Daytona C money and it has useful complications.

Chester01 · 4 January 2020, 01:25 PM

The size, being classically proportioned and extremely well balanced was what I liked the most. Its very thin, compared to other chronos as well. Ultimately, it was the complete lack of legibility when actually using the watch is why I ended up unloading both.

sportsmaven20 · 4 January 2020, 01:34 PM

Anyone have insight on how the Daytona C (116500) wears compared to a 16610LV?

037 · 4 January 2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

Anyone have insight on how the Daytona C (116500) wears compared to a 16610LV?

Dials are the same size. They use the same crystals. Outside diameter of the Daytona bezel is 38.50mm and outside of the 16610 is 40mm. They wear similar to me. YMMV.

Fat_ninja · 4 January 2020, 01:42 PM

Yes it wears like a girls watch the first time you see it. :)

Nikrnic · 4 January 2020, 01:45 PM

I tried a new black one on a few months back, spoken for of course. I get the attraction but it never hit any buttons for me.

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BigBoy17 · 4 January 2020, 01:46 PM

Wears similar to a dj41, maybe slightly smaller

037 · 4 January 2020, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Wears similar to a dj41, maybe slightly smaller

Agreed but I'd put it closer to DD40, OP39 and Explorer 39 range. The case is very similar to those three.

inadeje · 4 January 2020, 01:54 PM

The Daytona isn’t a large watch but it’s perfectly proportioned in my view. It reminds me of the 4 digit sub I have.

lamnyc · 4 January 2020, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

Anyone have insight on how the Daytona C (116500) wears compared to a 16610LV?

I own both and the Daytona wears smaller and lighter. It does have a better bracelet than the 16610lv. However, I think the size and overall weight of the sub wears better. I’ve never used the chronograph function. It’s too time consuming to unscrew the buttons.

XIII · 4 January 2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EndlessEight

It wears small too.

I often hear this about steel Daytonas. I've read that the gold versions have slightly larger lugs, but I'm curious to know if that's enough to offset the smaller appearance that the Daytona is often criticized for.

watchmework · 4 January 2020, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

Yet people are paying almost twice retail for one.

Different strokes for different folks

IR201 · 4 January 2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 037

Agreed but I'd put it closer to DD40, OP39 and Explorer 39 range. The case is very similar to those three.

Honestly I'm quite familiar with the Explorer 39 and OP 39 - the particular daytona i tried on appeared to me as much smaller visually on my wrist. I've got to believe a DJ 41 feels/looks bigger than it too.

IR201 · 4 January 2020, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by IR201

Honestly I'm quite familiar with the Explorer 39 and OP 39 - the particular daytona i tried on appeared to me as much smaller visually on my wrist. I've got to believe a DJ 41 feels/looks bigger than it too.

Maybe it’s cus there is less watch face on it. And in addition dial is busy as mentioned.

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Ghost410 · 4 January 2020, 03:28 PM

Where were you able to try one on in the NY area?

1665fan · 4 January 2020, 03:29 PM

They are all small....PM me and I will buy it..

IR201 · 4 January 2020, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost410

Where were you able to try one on in the NY area?

Was a preowned at Tourneau bryant park - steel bezel as mentioned - didn't ask price was just trying on out of curiosity for how it feels (was more interested in trying a yachtmaster and milgauss)

SpeedyTuomas · 4 January 2020, 03:53 PM

I don't think it's small at 40mm? Perhaps you have big/fat wrists? A Nautilus 5712 is not a small watch and the 116500 is heavier and bigger on the wrist imo.

IR201 · 4 January 2020, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyTuomas

I don't think it's small at 40mm? Perhaps you have big/fat wrists? A Nautilus 5712 is not a small watch and the 116500 is heavier and bigger on the wrist imo.

Yes forgot to mention my 14 inch wrists - you cracked the case

4 January 2020, 12:00 PM	#1
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Tried on daytona for the first time today SS white dial steel bezel. Felt tiny and I don't have big wrists. Does the ceramic wear the same?

4 January 2020, 01:54 PM	#20
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4 January 2020, 12:03 PM	#2
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	yes, it does...that was my same reaction when I first tried the Daytona as well...I also found it difficult to read, which is really too bad.

4 January 2020, 12:04 PM	#3
EndlessEight 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,595	It wears small too.

4 January 2020, 12:05 PM	#4
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: Casio digital Posts: 1,076	What other watches do you have? What watches do you feel are "right" for you?

4 January 2020, 12:10 PM	#6
pepsiretail Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052	I also found the steel steel Daytona extremely underwhelming on the wrist. The ceramic I have not tried on.

4 January 2020, 12:11 PM	#7
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,289	I lusted over a daytona for so long... so so long... until i tried one and saw how small it wears. I have a small wrist. So glad i didnt buy one... Nevertheless, i am equally happy for the people who enjoy the watch of all genders and sizes. I might one day get one for my wife, and i hope she likes it.

4 January 2020, 12:38 PM	#9
ganiccus Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: QC, CA Watch: Exp II Posts: 457	I have heard rumors that Paul Newman wife was a stingy one and that's why she bought him the Daytona in the first place. At the time, it was considered a dog of a watch that nobody liked. Glad to see OP didn't fall for the hype of a screw down pusher chronograph that is barely readable.

4 January 2020, 12:53 PM	#10
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: Casio digital Posts: 1,076	I actually like the daytona _because_ of its size, I'm starting to think that the 6digit maxi cases are just too bulky for me.

4 January 2020, 01:22 PM	#12
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,302	I think it wears small since it's really comfortable too. Thin, curvy and light. And the dial is busy so it reads small. I love the way it looks in photos and have tried on a number of them and am always a bit underwhelmed in person. You have this teeny stopwatch that is almost impossible to read especially when obscured by the hands of the watch. The "normal" second hand doesn't move unless in timing mode which would drive me nuts. The dial is busy AF... BUT... And this is a big but. The darn thing is so good looking. It somehow manages to make up for all the shortcomings. This applies to more than a few things in life. But given the cost of entry I couldn't do it. Heck, you can have a used, solid gold or platinum DD for less than Daytona C money and it has useful complications.

4 January 2020, 01:25 PM	#13
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	The size, being classically proportioned and extremely well balanced was what I liked the most. Its very thin, compared to other chronos as well. Ultimately, it was the complete lack of legibility when actually using the watch is why I ended up unloading both.

4 January 2020, 01:34 PM	#14
sportsmaven20 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,919	Anyone have insight on how the Daytona C (116500) wears compared to a 16610LV?

4 January 2020, 01:42 PM	#16
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Yes it wears like a girls watch the first time you see it. :)

4 January 2020, 01:45 PM	#17
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I tried a new black one on a few months back, spoken for of course. I get the attraction but it never hit any buttons for me. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

4 January 2020, 01:46 PM	#18
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Wears similar to a dj41, maybe slightly smaller

4 January 2020, 03:28 PM	#26
Ghost410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Timmy B Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 357	Where were you able to try one on in the NY area?

4 January 2020, 03:29 PM	#27
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,598	They are all small....PM me and I will buy it..

4 January 2020, 03:53 PM	#29
SpeedyTuomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Finland Posts: 598	I don't think it's small at 40mm? Perhaps you have big/fat wrists? A Nautilus 5712 is not a small watch and the 116500 is heavier and bigger on the wrist imo.

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