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305watchcollector · 26 July 2020, 08:19 AM

With the help of a TRF member I was able to source a brand new Daytona a month and half ago. After these 45 days I can honestly say I like thaw watch more now, than I did the day it arrived. It is a perfect everyday watch that will be with me forever.

Hope everyone and their families are staying very safe. Wishing everyone a blessed weekend.

nachopc · 26 July 2020, 08:24 AM

Congratulations!

Enjoy it in good health.

All the best

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Oldfellow · 26 July 2020, 08:29 AM

Congratulations, looks great on you.
Lucky guy.

Benzsiam · 26 July 2020, 08:33 AM

Congratulations!

Enjoy your gorgeous timepiece.

Time2Travel · 26 July 2020, 09:08 AM

Congratulations!!!
Nice watch.

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sgwatchguy · 26 July 2020, 09:15 AM

Congrats! The white dial looks awesome. Enjoy!

Seaswirl · 26 July 2020, 09:54 AM

Yeah, love my Daytona too. Awesome reference.

MannySDG · 26 July 2020, 10:03 AM

Awesome watch indeed!

I still find it interesting to how the SS Daytona has smaller lugs on the pusher side compared to the left side, while PM Daytonas have equal sized lugs on both sides.

Little machines · 26 July 2020, 10:06 AM

Congrats !!

campfire · 26 July 2020, 10:08 AM

Wonderful. All the best to you.

boogiebot · 26 July 2020, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MannySDG

Awesome watch indeed!

I still find it interesting to how the SS Daytona has smaller lugs on the pusher side compared to the left side, while PM Daytonas have equal sized lugs on both sides.

This blows my mind too. Not sure why they did that, but I guess they have their reasons

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JRell · 26 July 2020, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by boogiebot

This blows my mind too. Not sure why they did that, but I guess they have their reasons

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Ok please explain - comparing the both can’t tell the difference at all!

DC116710LN · 26 July 2020, 11:20 AM

My favorite modern sports watch - congrats!

MannySDG · 26 July 2020, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JRell

Ok please explain - comparing the both can’t tell the difference at all!

Just compare the lugs on the right side between the Platona and the SS one...or just compare the lugs on both sides on each watch, they are the same size on the Platona, but smaller on the right side of the SS.

JRell · 26 July 2020, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MannySDG

Just compare the lugs on the right side between the Platona and the SS one...or just compare the lugs on both sides on each watch, they are the same size on the Platona, but smaller on the right side of the SS.

Ok now I notice it, just a very little bit. If I have was told this would have never known. Does Rolex have an explanation for this? Interesting.

boogiebot · 26 July 2020, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JRell

Ok please explain - comparing the both can’t tell the difference at all!

There are some good pics on the forums. I’m sure one of the other members will post them

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Joab4a · 26 July 2020, 01:21 PM

Beautiful

i-spy · 26 July 2020, 01:48 PM

Nice! Congrats!!

pav333hp · 26 July 2020, 03:52 PM

Yes, this is a fabulous piece. I recently picked my up from my amazing AD and also am 100% in love. On days I don't wear it, I pull out my watch roll to admire its beauty. Truly is a perfect watch.

One&done · 26 July 2020, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MannySDG

Awesome watch indeed!

I still find it interesting to how the SS Daytona has smaller lugs on the pusher side compared to the left side, while PM Daytonas have equal sized lugs on both sides.

.... not the yellow gold models, unless on oysterflex. They have smaller lugs on the pusher side. Red and white gold have equal sized lugs one all models though.

ETA, look at white vs yellow below. A big difference where the lower pusher meets the case

padi56 · 26 July 2020, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MannySDG

Just compare the lugs on the right side between the Platona and the SS one...or just compare the lugs on both sides on each watch, they are the same size on the Platona, but smaller on the right side of the SS.

And been like that on most all the SS sports line up like Daytona, Subs, SD, GMT,for the past 30 plus years.

brucethemanlee · 26 July 2020, 06:30 PM

I read somewhere that it was for balance because on the right side there already was the pushers, crown and crown protector. That said I’m not sure why then the PM models have larger right side lugs ... perhaps it was part of “bigger” craze to super size without changing size of case above 40mm? But why limit just PM?

Pongster · 26 July 2020, 06:38 PM

Platinum harder to machine

One&done · 26 July 2020, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I read somewhere that it was for balance because on the right side there already was the pushers, crown and crown protector. That said I’m not sure why then the PM models have larger right side lugs ... perhaps it was part of “bigger” craze to super size without changing size of case above 40mm? But why limit just PM?

Then why not for yellow gold?

One&done · 26 July 2020, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

Platinum harder to machine

Also red gold and white gold then? That can’t be the reason.

One&done · 26 July 2020, 07:27 PM

Aha! Here’s a possibility:

The current Daytona range launched in 2000 with the Steel, Two-tone and Yellow gold models. These all share an identical case profile. In 2004 the White gold model was launched and was given a different case profile to distinguish it from the Stainless steel model. The Rose gold model came in 2008 and decision had to be made which profile to use, I assume the symmetrical profile being chosen because it is a better design.

Just a theory.

huba01 · 26 July 2020, 08:02 PM

Fits you perfectly

HogwldFLTR · 26 July 2020, 08:09 PM

Congratulations!!!

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colpol · 26 July 2020, 08:16 PM

Great pics

swatty · 26 July 2020, 08:21 PM

What’s not to love, congrats

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26 July 2020, 08:24 AM	#2
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26 July 2020, 08:29 AM	#3
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26 July 2020, 08:33 AM	#4
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26 July 2020, 09:08 AM	#5
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26 July 2020, 09:54 AM	#7
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Yeah, love my Daytona too. Awesome reference.

26 July 2020, 10:06 AM	#9
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,466	Congrats !!

26 July 2020, 10:08 AM	#10
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26 July 2020, 11:20 AM	#13
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 958	My favorite modern sports watch - congrats!

26 July 2020, 01:21 PM	#17
Joab4a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15	Beautiful

26 July 2020, 03:52 PM	#19
pav333hp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 570	Yes, this is a fabulous piece. I recently picked my up from my amazing AD and also am 100% in love. On days I don't wear it, I pull out my watch roll to admire its beauty. Truly is a perfect watch.

26 July 2020, 06:30 PM	#22
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	I read somewhere that it was for balance because on the right side there already was the pushers, crown and crown protector. That said I’m not sure why then the PM models have larger right side lugs ... perhaps it was part of “bigger” craze to super size without changing size of case above 40mm? But why limit just PM?

26 July 2020, 06:38 PM	#23
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Platinum harder to machine

26 July 2020, 07:27 PM	#26
One&done "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: England Posts: 70	Aha! Here’s a possibility: The current Daytona range launched in 2000 with the Steel, Two-tone and Yellow gold models. These all share an identical case profile. In 2004 the White gold model was launched and was given a different case profile to distinguish it from the Stainless steel model. The Rose gold model came in 2008 and decision had to be made which profile to use, I assume the symmetrical profile being chosen because it is a better design. Just a theory.

26 July 2020, 08:02 PM	#27
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,425	Fits you perfectly

26 July 2020, 08:16 PM	#29
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,844	Great pics

26 July 2020, 08:21 PM	#30
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	What’s not to love, congrats

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