Daytona PM - everyday watch?

[AXi0N]

Hi guys,

I’m thinking to add Daytona WG PM to my collection. Could be PM Daytona everyday watch? Could be maybe the only watch in the collection?

I know that steel is harder than WG but I would like to hear opinions from someone who have WG PM Daytona.

Oh, and btw… I’m looking for 116509 with steel dial as meteorite is “impossible” to get :)



Thanks in advance.

[Hardtimes]

I wear PM daily and I dont see an issue at all unless maybe you have some kind of job that is rough on your watches.

[David5807]

This depends on your preference, but I would say no. PM watches are heavy. Personally, I don't like the feel of that heft on my wrist all the time. PM is more of a weekend thing for me rather than each day.

[karleone]

I don’t own a PM watch but you should be aware that it’s much heavier than steel plus this one with the polished metal bezel is very prone to scratches. If you have these two things in mind and they don’t bother you I don’t see any issue wearing it daily!

[jb335]

I could totally daily that watch.

As long as you’re not the kind of person fretting over every hairline scratch, you can daily it too!


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[AXi0N]

Originally Posted by Hardtimes

I wear PM daily and I dont see an issue at all unless maybe you have some kind of job that is rough on your watches.

Most of the time I’m in my office and I use computer and I write a lot. Scratches can be made when I move my hand across the table… but I don’t mind light scratches I’m just worried because steel is 70% harder than WG and I would like to know what that mean for daily PM watch.

[dnpina]

I wear mine carefully. I like to choose a "watch for the week" and wear everywhere I go. Scratches will come. I don't notice the weight at all. Enjoy your new watch.

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by David5807

This depends on your preference, but I would say no. PM watches are heavy. Personally, I don't like the feel of that heft on my wrist all the time. PM is more of a weekend thing for me rather than each day.

I’m in the same boat David

Obviously it’s personal preference, but unless you’ve owned a heavy watch before and you didn’t mind the heft, I would say that it’s not for everyone.

[clubrcr]

I had a WG Daytona that I wore daily. I like the weight, as now I have an OF and miss it. But, if you are the kind of person who will get upset about scratches, don't wear it daily. I am very easy on my watches, but WG will get scratches no matter when or how you wear it.

[jb335]

I see a few members commenting the weight of full PM can be an issue. While I respect their experience, I will weigh-in (pun intended) and say I do not find the weight an issue at all. In my opinion, you get used to the weight very quickly and don’t even notice it.

Not sure which camp the OP will fall in, but not everyone finds the weight an issue.

For me, the concerns with wearing full PM as a daily is the attention it can get (moot point if wearing WG) and the fact that it does seem to get hairlines/scratches at a slightly faster rate than SS. Especially a gold Daytona bezel.


Lastly, OP, while I love that 509, I do love the blue dial version more. Make sure to try both on before making a choice if you are interested in both.

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[bp1000]

Yes, why not.

Anything precious metal feels very special. I've often thought about what I would wear daily if I sold everything. I'd have to have a simple time only dress watch and a grand complication but I'd wear a "sports" watch as a daily.

As good as the steel white dial Daytona is, I'd pick pm and it would have to be white metal. As much as I appreciate the heritage of Rolex and respect and own a few subs and GMT's, my tastes are firmly in the sports chronograph arena and always has been.

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And I put this first, despite not being full pm, just because its so incredibly versatile, good looking (to me) and comfortable. Also as time has progressed, collecting, I've realised I prefer watches on straps slightly more than bracelets.


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So your choice is smack bang in the middle of these.

Yea its heavy but its a non issue and is actually a positive as it feels very special. People have worn DD's their entire lives and enjoyed them. Even badly scratches ones still look fantastic. I happen to think that whatever is going to scratch PM will most likely leave a mark on SS too.

[Calatrava r]

Weight is never an issue for me with any full PM watch. You may, at first, notice the added weight, but you adjust to it in no time and then prefer PM to SS which will feel too light and flimsy. My experience.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by dnpina

I wear mine carefully. I like to choose a "watch for the week" and wear everywhere I go. Scratches will come. I don't notice the weight at all. Enjoy your new watch.

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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Weight is never an issue for me with any full PM watch. You may, at first, notice the added weight, but you adjust to it in no time and then prefer PM to SS which will feel too light and flimsy. My experience.

I found the Pt Daytona a bit annoying with time. It took work for me to overlook it's heft. I believe a PM on OF won't have that as an issue.

[j10s]

I don’t have a full PM piece, but in the opposite direction, I miss the weight of a SS mechanical watch when I put on a lighter piece (titanium or g-shock).

[SPACE PEPSI]

Originally Posted by AXi0N

Hi guys,

I’m thinking to add Daytona WG PM to my collection. Could be PM Daytona everyday watch? Could be maybe the only watch in the collection?

I know that steel is harder than WG but I would like to hear opinions from someone who have WG PM Daytona.

Oh, and btw… I’m looking for 116509 with steel dial as meteorite is “impossible” to get :)



Thanks in advance.

I like everything but the non-ceramic bezel on the PM models of the Daytona. If that doesn't bother you, enjoy it daily. It's just to watch that is made of precious metal. How you use it is completely up to you.

[MinMay]

Can precious metal be polish to remove scratches?

[Bearxj86]

Personally the scratches kind of bother me. It can be a daily but know that it will accumulate scruff on the bezel and PCLs quickly.

[Hardtimes]

Originally Posted by AXi0N

Most of the time I’m in my office and I use computer and I write a lot. Scratches can be made when I move my hand across the table… but I don’t mind light scratches I’m just worried because steel is 70% harder than WG and I would like to know what that mean for daily PM watch.

You only live once, wear, enjoy and have it polished ever 5-10 years! Its all about enjoyment! On the technical side, I dont see a discernable difference in scratches PM vs SS

[Hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Weight is never an issue for me with any full PM watch. You may, at first, notice the added weight, but you adjust to it in no time and then prefer PM to SS which will feel too light and flimsy. My experience.

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[TheWatchmen]

Totally an everyday watch. All you gotta do is wear it everyday.

You will get used to the weight, but may not really “enjoy” it. Only one way to find out.

Good luck!

[David5807]

Originally Posted by MinMay

Can precious metal be polish to remove scratches?

Yes, but then you're literally removing precious metal.

[sj24k]

Personally, I like having a mix of PM and SS in the collection, which mitigates the need or desire to have a “daily.”

As far as fine timepieces go, I could see having a WG Rolex as a “one and only.” But I’d definitely want some inexpensive “beaters” on hand to give me options for certain situations and activities.


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[EdwardC]

Yes especially in white gold.

[NYG1121]

Every rolex is meant to be an everyday watch

[Spoonage]

Such a beautiful and robust watch, I couldn't give you a reason not to wear it every day.

[TheVTCGuy]

IMHO, if you are going to spend a large amount of money on a watch, then you should enjoy it as much as possible. Will it get dinged and scratched? Of course, but look at the alternative: Buy a nice watch (car, ring, piece of clothing) and put it away in a safe place, never wearing it. Will it be nice and shiny and new-looking? Yes, but how much will you enjoy it? IMHO, not enough to justify the cost.

Wear it in good health!

[7sins]

WG you can easily use as a daily, it isn't too heavy as a former poster eluded too.

IMO the platinum is too heavy for a one and only watch, you do get use to it but still quite noticeably heavy.

[MinMay]

Originally Posted by David5807

Yes, but then you're literally removing precious metal.

Thanks

[hutch300]

If you have it as your one and only and for some reason (being a forum member is already a clue) find you don't want to daily it - you will be fine. You can buy a something that is a steel sports model down the line. Go for it.