Still waiting on a stainless ceramic Daytona...

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...so I got the white gold instead.


Oh boy, was that the right call. Incoming below.

I've got to say, the WG Daytona on Oysterflex is the perfect juxtaposition of old and new. It embodies everything that made the classic Daytona a smashing hit and wrapped it up into a 21st century package. The weighting and fit of this watch is absolutely perfect - it's heavier than one might imagine. It literally fit my 7" wrist perfectly right out of the display case with no adjustment. The OysterFlex bracelet is the most comfortable Rolex bracelet I've ever worn, hands down.

And the dial...oh man. Quite possibly the best modern Daytona dial to date. It can vary from silver to a more gold hue, depending on the lighting. The black panda subdials and ceramic bezel create the perfect contrast to the light dial. Also, even though this watch is gold, it is so extremely versatile. You really don't need to worry about scratching the bezel or bracelet, which leaves just a few surface areas exposed. This seems like a go anywhere, do anything daily wearer...and that's exactly how I plan to wear it.

Also, as an aside, the AD confirmed the discontinuation of the WG Pepsi GMT and said stainless sports models are no longer available for custom order and are arriving in much more limited quantities. (I know this is already known to most, but this is straight from the horse's mouth).

[HL65]

Congrats love that one as well!

[psv]

Congrats. It is a special piece for sure! Picked it up locally?

[Gharddog03]

Congrats!!

[TimeToWatch]

Originally Posted by HL65

Congrats love that one as well!

Thank you, Ken!

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Originally Posted by psv

Congrats. It is a special piece for sure! Picked it up locally?

Thank you very much. Yes, got it at Tiny Jewel Box. I just happened to be in the area and stopped by. They said it came in yesterday and was the second they've seen. That was all I needed to hear for the credit card to come out

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Originally Posted by Gharddog03

Congrats!!

Thank you

[pigman08]

Awesome looking Daytona. I'm not really a fan of straps, but it just works with that watch. I firmly believe that a WG bracelet would detract from that look of this model.

Congratulations!!!

[herts9]

That sure scratches that itch!

What a beauty!

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Originally Posted by pigman08

Awesome looking Daytona. I'm not really a fan of straps, but it just works with that watch. I firmly believe that a WG bracelet would detract from that look of this model.

Congratulations!!!

Thanks a lot!

You know, I'm not really either. I didn't even really think of the strap all that much when considering the watch, it just works perfectly with the bezel and subdials. I agree, I can't imagine this on a WG bracelet.

[timeldn]

The WG Daytona on Oysterflex is very beautiful, very nice choice. Congrats on your new purchase. It looks amazing.The strap works perfectly with the bezel and subdials and you do not need to worry about scratching the bracelet, works really well.

[AJM914]

Congrats looks great!

[Kiddodoc]

Know your frustration on the SS Daytona but boy what a great pick up you made instead! That is stunning watch.

[doboy007]

Nice! Still waiting to see one in person before I decide to get one.

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Originally Posted by doboy007

Nice! Still waiting to see one in person before I decide to get one.

It was the first time I saw it in person and I knew it was the one immediately. Was that easy.

[DoctorA]

Congratulations!! What a beauty!

[drmizzou]

Gorgeous

[soflonative]

What a beautiful watch, looks great with the Oysterflex band!
Congrats!

[lecorsaire]

Yeah this is the nicest one out of the three released last year! Actually I think it's the nicest one out of all the Oysterflex Daytonas. Gorgeous dial. Would be really killer if they ever released this on a WG bracelet with ceramic bezel. They produce it with the regular WG bezel.

[Phrank]

Gorgeous, sheesh, even though they are the basically the same watch, they look like completely different beasts....what a beauty!

Congratulations on a stunning piece.....

[TimeToWatch]

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

Yeah this is the nicest one out of the three released last year! Actually I think it's the nicest one out of all the Oysterflex Daytonas. Gorgeous dial. Would be really killer if they ever released this on a WG bracelet with ceramic bezel. They produce it with the regular WG bezel.

Agreed, the other two are great but this one is just in a league of its own. Didn't realize there was a Daytona with WG bracelet that shared this dial - did it come out in 2017 as well? Do you know the model number?

I think the WG/YG/RG Daytona with a ceramic bezel and gold bracelet is a prime contender for release this year.

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Gorgeous, sheesh, even though they are the basically the same watch, they look like completely different beasts....what a beauty!

Congratulations on a stunning piece.....

Thanks a lot. They really do look entirely different. I prefer this to a white dial 116500 to contrast my 16520. I can see both getting decent wrist time.

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by aschneid

Agreed, the other two are great but this one is just in a league of its own. Didn't realize there was a Daytona with WG bracelet that shared this dial - did it come out in 2017 as well? Do you know the model number?

I think the WG/YG/RG Daytona with a ceramic bezel and gold bracelet is a prime contender for release this year.

I didn't know either until I looked at all the configs on the Rolex website. I would guess 2017 since I've never seen this around like the blue dial one. There's also a WG ceramic black diamond dial on Oysterflex. The reference is the same as every other WG Daytona on bracelet. 116509.
https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmog...l#configurator

[Jacobson]

That Daytona is stunning.

Congrats.

hoping they introduce the WG bracelet option for the WG Daytona-C this year

[AK797]

Congrats, and nice the fantastic panda dials are reserved for these gold models.

[gccmd]

Congratulations on a beautiful piece.
As for the discontinuation of the WG Pepsi GMT take it for a grain of salt. Even the AD's don't know what Rolex's true intentions are until an official announcement is made.

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by aschneid

It was the first time I saw it in person and I knew it was the one immediately. Was that easy.

I tried on the YG OF before and it was the most comfortable watch I ever wore.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

Great choice! Congrats!

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Originally Posted by lecorsaire

I didn't know either until I looked at all the configs on the Rolex website. I would guess 2017 since I've never seen this around like the blue dial one. There's also a WG ceramic black diamond dial on Oysterflex. The reference is the same as every other WG Daytona on bracelet. 116509.
https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmog...l#configurator

Thanks for the link. That one just doesn't do it for me. I think you need the ceramic bezel for contrast. As you said, that would be a great update.

[watchwatcher]

Fantastic...love it!