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Andrejb · 9 January 2019, 02:28 PM

I’ve been interested in Rolex for about 10 years now since I was 20 years old. Everyone I know, including non Rolex owners are obsessed with the Daytona. Its never done a thing for me. It’s on the bottom of the list. But it seems to be the end all be all even over the sub. I’m not starting this thread to cause a debate. But does anyone else feel underwhelmed by the Daytona or am I just mental?

The only one I really like is the 6241 panda dial. But that’s more of a rare mythical species at this point

If you hate or love the Daytona I’d love to hear why! Would be great to hear from multiple perspectives

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MikeyV · 9 January 2019, 02:30 PM

I'm not a fan really. So there's two of us, at least.

Chewbacca · 9 January 2019, 02:31 PM

I liked it.

Not for long, though.

About 30 days.

Roger Lococco · 9 January 2019, 02:31 PM

Not this again ..,

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hon · 9 January 2019, 02:31 PM

Not keen with the Daytona too.
Never like chronograph watch.

zjd168 · 9 January 2019, 02:32 PM

I felt that way before so you are definitely not the only one.

However opinion can change. Now I am a big fan of Daytona. Just got the black 500c and waiting for the white one.

HogwldFLTR · 9 January 2019, 02:35 PM

OK, I was initially disinterested due to pricing and demand. I finally picked up a 116500C Black and my feeling changed. 1) the ceramic bezel improved the ruggedness of the model 2) it seems I really can live without a date, and 3) seems I also find frequent use for a stopwatch, much more so than a GMT movement for example. Now I'm not certain that I'd have a Daytona as a one watch, however, having it with alternates for diving and travel make it a great, comfortable, and desirable watch. I'm sold.

Andrejb · 9 January 2019, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

OK, I was initially disinterested due to pricing and demand. I finally picked up a 116500C Black and my feeling changed. 1) the ceramic bezel improved the ruggedness of the model 2) it seems I really can live without a date, and 3) seems I also find frequent use for a stopwatch, much more so than a GMT movement for example. Now I'm not certain that I'd have a Daytona as a one watch however having it with alternates for diving and travel make it a great, comfortable, and desirable watch. I'm sold.

Nice. Appreciate the detailed response Lee!

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patrickjb · 9 January 2019, 02:38 PM

Not my cup of tea, but I’ll probably come around and start salivating over it soon enough...

Investr · 9 January 2019, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Not this again ..,

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This forum has become like the movie, “Groundhog Day” . Same topics over and over and over......

peterpl · 9 January 2019, 02:40 PM

I've never been a fan since I tried on the Daytona. Way way too small in my opinion and i never use a chrono function but I do use a date complication everyday.

42itus · 9 January 2019, 02:41 PM

I love mine, but not any more than my GMT LN. It wears nicely on my skinny wrist, and I like to wear it when I’m trying to go dressy casual. My GMT is more my everyday piece.
But it looks different on everyone. I think it matches me, but it doesn’t look good on my brother.

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psv · 9 January 2019, 02:44 PM

I love the design of the Daytona. I love the idea. I love the history. But alas, it is not for me. I've owned 4 of them. I doubt I'll ever own another one.

JodyHighroller · 9 January 2019, 02:45 PM

I'd like it a lot more if they didn't wear so small. (IMO)

ap1 · 9 January 2019, 02:47 PM

Mental dude, mental

cdog · 9 January 2019, 02:50 PM

My experience is much the same as Lee’s as I use the chrono at least 4 days a week. I have the white dial ceramic and much prefer it’s bezel over the ss version, which I’ve previously owned. Agree, however, that it might not work as an only watch which is why I also have a GMT, a great travel watch.

HogwldFLTR · 9 January 2019, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Nice. Appreciate the detailed response Lee!

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My pleasure and my Daytona!!!

swils8610 · 9 January 2019, 02:57 PM

Nope. I had one a few years ago and flipped it.

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Andrejb · 9 January 2019, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Mental dude, mental

Somehow I’ve always known

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Watcheroo · 9 January 2019, 03:08 PM

The beauty of this hobby is that tastes evolve. I can’t see myself wearing a few of the watches I’ve owned in the past. By the same token, I didn’t really like the Daytona at the beginning of my journey and now it takes up a large part of my watch rotation.

NanoGuitarist · 9 January 2019, 03:23 PM

I am not a big fan of Daytona as well and always felt why not buy the cheaper watch with arguably one of the best history ... Speedmaster & a sub to go with it and you probably have 2 iconic watches

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Andrejb · 9 January 2019, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NanoGuitarist

I am not a big fan of Daytona as well and always felt why not buy the cheaper watch with arguably one of the best history ... Speedmaster & a sub to go with it and you probably have 2 iconic watches

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100% agree with this. Would take a sub and speedy combo over Daytona any day of the week

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flv112 · 9 January 2019, 03:27 PM

I am old and my eyesight is poor. I can hardly see the hands on a Daytona. If someday I get to own one it will just be so I can say I have a Daytona. My daily wearer is a 216570 black.

redguy · 9 January 2019, 03:29 PM

Not a fan

rolleyme · 9 January 2019, 03:40 PM

You're not alone. I don't like it and don't see what the appeal is. It wears small too.

dcdmq · 9 January 2019, 03:41 PM

Hi!

kultschar · 9 January 2019, 03:52 PM

Err no. Many threads on this

Dr.Smellody · 9 January 2019, 03:53 PM

Love it!!!

jb335 · 9 January 2019, 03:59 PM

I don’t own a Daytona but I like them mostly because they wear perfectly on my wrist from a size perspective. Perfect fit for me.

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Pay M3 · 9 January 2019, 04:18 PM

Only reason I like it is for the rarity, as a piece to wear? No thanks. But I do want one because it is so sought after.

9 January 2019, 02:28 PM	#1
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Am I the only member that has never liked the Daytona? I’ve been interested in Rolex for about 10 years now since I was 20 years old. Everyone I know, including non Rolex owners are obsessed with the Daytona. Its never done a thing for me. It’s on the bottom of the list. But it seems to be the end all be all even over the sub. I’m not starting this thread to cause a debate. But does anyone else feel underwhelmed by the Daytona or am I just mental? The only one I really like is the 6241 panda dial. But that’s more of a rare mythical species at this point If you hate or love the Daytona I’d love to hear why! Would be great to hear from multiple perspectives Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 January 2019, 02:31 PM	#4
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,851	Not this again .., Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

9 January 2019, 02:35 PM	#7
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	OK, I was initially disinterested due to pricing and demand. I finally picked up a 116500C Black and my feeling changed. 1) the ceramic bezel improved the ruggedness of the model 2) it seems I really can live without a date, and 3) seems I also find frequent use for a stopwatch, much more so than a GMT movement for example. Now I'm not certain that I'd have a Daytona as a one watch, however, having it with alternates for diving and travel make it a great, comfortable, and desirable watch. I'm sold. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

9 January 2019, 02:30 PM	#2
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 545	I'm not a fan really. So there's two of us, at least.

9 January 2019, 02:31 PM	#3
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	I liked it. Not for long, though. About 30 days.

9 January 2019, 02:31 PM	#5
hon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SG Posts: 41	Not keen with the Daytona too. Never like chronograph watch.

9 January 2019, 02:32 PM	#6
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	I felt that way before so you are definitely not the only one. However opinion can change. Now I am a big fan of Daytona. Just got the black 500c and waiting for the white one.

9 January 2019, 02:38 PM	#9
patrickjb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Pat Location: Boston, MA Watch: 216570, 126600 Posts: 470	Not my cup of tea, but I’ll probably come around and start salivating over it soon enough...

9 January 2019, 02:40 PM	#11
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I've never been a fan since I tried on the Daytona. Way way too small in my opinion and i never use a chrono function but I do use a date complication everyday.

9 January 2019, 02:41 PM	#12
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I love mine, but not any more than my GMT LN. It wears nicely on my skinny wrist, and I like to wear it when I’m trying to go dressy casual. My GMT is more my everyday piece. But it looks different on everyone. I think it matches me, but it doesn’t look good on my brother. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 January 2019, 02:44 PM	#13
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	I love the design of the Daytona. I love the idea. I love the history. But alas, it is not for me. I've owned 4 of them. I doubt I'll ever own another one.

9 January 2019, 02:45 PM	#14
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	I'd like it a lot more if they didn't wear so small. (IMO)

9 January 2019, 02:47 PM	#15
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	Mental dude, mental

9 January 2019, 02:50 PM	#16
cdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 88	My experience is much the same as Lee’s as I use the chrono at least 4 days a week. I have the white dial ceramic and much prefer it’s bezel over the ss version, which I’ve previously owned. Agree, however, that it might not work as an only watch which is why I also have a GMT, a great travel watch.

9 January 2019, 02:57 PM	#18
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	Nope. I had one a few years ago and flipped it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

9 January 2019, 03:08 PM	#20
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,912	The beauty of this hobby is that tastes evolve. I can’t see myself wearing a few of the watches I’ve owned in the past. By the same token, I didn’t really like the Daytona at the beginning of my journey and now it takes up a large part of my watch rotation.

9 January 2019, 03:23 PM	#21
NanoGuitarist "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Sacramento Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 39	I am not a big fan of Daytona as well and always felt why not buy the cheaper watch with arguably one of the best history ... Speedmaster & a sub to go with it and you probably have 2 iconic watches Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

9 January 2019, 03:27 PM	#23
flv112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: flv Location: asia Posts: 241	I am old and my eyesight is poor. I can hardly see the hands on a Daytona. If someday I get to own one it will just be so I can say I have a Daytona. My daily wearer is a 216570 black.

9 January 2019, 03:29 PM	#24
redguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bahrain Posts: 37	Not a fan

9 January 2019, 03:40 PM	#25
rolleyme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Earth Watch: 326935; 126715 Posts: 85	You're not alone. I don't like it and don't see what the appeal is. It wears small too.

9 January 2019, 03:41 PM	#26
dcdmq "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Munich Posts: 14	Hi!

9 January 2019, 03:52 PM	#27
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Err no. Many threads on this

9 January 2019, 03:53 PM	#28
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	Love it!!!

9 January 2019, 03:59 PM	#29
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,830	I don’t own a Daytona but I like them mostly because they wear perfectly on my wrist from a size perspective. Perfect fit for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 January 2019, 04:18 PM	#30
Pay M3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Tag Aquaracer Posts: 155	Only reason I like it is for the rarity, as a piece to wear? No thanks. But I do want one because it is so sought after.

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