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aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 08:06 AM

AP just released a 42mm steel chrono w ceramic bezel at 2018 SIHH

AP listened to its base. 44mm was too big for many.

Perhaps Rolex will release a 42mm Daytona

Lots of Rolexes base think 40mm(38.5)

is too small

Dr.Smellody · 14 January 2018, 08:09 AM

Don't change it Rolex. Just right.

Bigblu10 · 14 January 2018, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

AP just released a 42mm steel chrono w ceramic bezel at 2018 SIHH

AP listened to its base. 44mm was too big for many.

Perhaps Rolex will release a 42mm Daytona

Lots of Rolexes base think 40mm(38.5)

is too small

The current Sub is fine.
The current Daytona is too small, hardly 40mm. very noticeable at an AD. Pics here are deceiving.

Zakalwe · 14 January 2018, 08:11 AM

7 year waiting lists. 70% mark up on the grey market. They could charge double and would still sell out. I’m not sure Rolex have any incentive to make drastic changes to it.

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

7 year waiting lists. 70% mark up on the grey market. They could charge double and would still sell out. I’m not sure Rolex have any incentive to make drastic changes to it.

Perhaps

But an AP 42mm chrono w ceramic bezel wipes the floor with the Daytona

just saying

I know where my chrono $$ gos

I badly want to spend it on a Rolex chrono but they dont make a size I like. I had to sell my 116520 due to its size. I was tricked.

Seaswirl · 14 January 2018, 08:23 AM

You are oddly obsessed with the Daytona. Didn’t you post that the Speedy was the only chronograph with real history and not based on hype? Anyhow, go get the AP or the Speedy or whatever you’d like. Rolex will be just fine, and the Daytona will continue to be in demand.

Zakalwe · 14 January 2018, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

Perhaps

But an AP 42mm chrono w ceramic bezel wipes the floor with the Daytona

just saying

I know where my chrono $$ gos

I badly want to spend it on a Rolex chrono but they dont make a size I like. I had to sell my 116520 due to its size. I was tricked.

I’m not saying you’re wrong. Personally I don’t really get the Daytona. But you say Rolex should listen to their base. I’m saying they’re much more likely to follow the money. And there’s a hell of a lot of money waiting to be dropped on the SS Daytona just the way it is.

RXAPPP · 14 January 2018, 08:32 AM

This should be interesting..... IMO it won’t happen

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

You are oddly obsessed with the Daytona. Didn’t you post that the Speedy was the only chronograph with real history and not based on hype? Anyhow, go get the AP or the Speedy or whatever you’d like. Rolex will be just fine, and the Daytona will continue to be in demand.

Correct. Speedys History is legit. Just is. Cant manufacture 'history'.

If you think a 42mm Daytona would not sell your naive. It would go through the roof.

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

I’m not saying you’re wrong. Personally I don’t really get the Daytona. But you say Rolex should listen to their base. I’m saying they’re much more likely to follow the money. And there’s a hell of a lot of money waiting to be dropped on the SS Daytona just the way it is.

Thats the only option.

Rolex releases a 42mm Daytona? Its fire.

Seaswirl · 14 January 2018, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

Correct. Speedys History is legit. Just is. Cant manufacture 'history'.

If you think a 42mm Daytona would not sell your naive. It would go through the roof.

Yeah, I’m sure ADs are struggling to sell Daytonas as it is. For someone who doesn’t like Daytonas, you sure do post a lot about them. Sour grapes? Anyhoo, enjoy that Speedy.

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Yeah, I’m sure ADs are struggling to sell Daytonas as it is. For someone who doesn’t like Daytonas, you sure do post a lot about them. Sour grapes? Anyhoo, enjoy that Speedy.

Who said they were struggling?

I said 42mm Daytona would be fire. Guaranteed.

Sour grapes? I sold my Daytona. I can get a ceramic whenever I want??

38.5mm Daytona is too small for me. Rolex forces me to look elsewhere.

Seaswirl · 14 January 2018, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

Who said they were struggling?

I said 42mm Daytona would be fire. Guaranteed.

Sour grapes? I sold my Daytona. I can get a ceramic whenever I want??

38.5mm Daytona is too small for me. Rolex forces me to look elsewhere.

Then go out and get something. Shopping for a new AP chrono would be a hell of a lot more fun than complaining about a watch you don’t like, no? Look forward to the incoming thread.

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Then go out and get something. Shopping for a new AP chrono would be a hell of a lot more fun than complaining about a watch you don’t like, no? Look forward to the incoming thread.

Relax my friend. Its my opinion only.

Incoming threads are not my thing. To each their own.

Point was. AP didnt stick to the script. They accomodated different AP customers.

Rolex has accommodated the Rolex dive watch fans w 40,43,44mm options

Rolex has accommodated the Datejust crowd w various diameters

Rolex has accommodated the Explorer crowd

Time for Rolex to cater to the chrono Daytona crowd. The 38.5mm Daytona is not for everybody.

toolr · 14 January 2018, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

AP just released a 42mm steel chrono w ceramic bezel at 2018 SIHH

AP listened to its base. 44mm was too big for many.

Perhaps Rolex will release a 42mm Daytona

Lots of Rolexes base think 40mm(38.5)

is too small

Let's hope not, 40mm is perfect!

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolr

Let's hope not, 40mm is perfect!

Why discontinue the 40MM? thats not what I said

Mystro · 14 January 2018, 09:22 AM

Rolex is a master and long term player. When/if they change, it would be well thought out. Much like the slick move they did with the SubC. They gave you a bigger looking Sub without making it look bigger.

Rocket_Man · 14 January 2018, 09:50 AM

The Daytona is the single most sought after watch in Rolex's line up with enough pent up demand to last for literally years. I'd say it is already 'on fire' and why would Rolex want to change that? The bigger is better bandwagon is dying off. Thankfully.

meganfox17 · 14 January 2018, 10:15 AM

The typical production creation lifecycle of a Swiss watch that encompasses designing , R & D averages about 36 months.The exception are prototypes watches which can debut much earlier. Did you know that Omega's first fully ceramic Speedmaster DSOTM was already a design concept in 2009 but Omega wasn't sure when to release the model and the decision was only made 4 years later?

That means if a new Rolex watch makes its debut in Baselworld 2018, the design itself was probably based on what the consumers felt strongly about and desired from Rolex (and the watch industry) back in 2015. In other words, if the Rolex marketing team in Geneva is indeed reading your thread right now, any changes in the dimensions of the Daytona will only be seen in Baselworld 2021

Ya'know what I'm sayin....

Justinmg · 14 January 2018, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

The Daytona is the single most sought after watch in Rolex's line up with enough pent up demand to last for literally years. I'd say it is already 'on fire' and why would Rolex want to change that? The bigger is better bandwagon is dying off. Thankfully.

Agree. 40mm is perfect

watchwatcher · 14 January 2018, 10:39 AM

They may be watching, but doubt if they care what AP does. The Daytona is a juggernaut for them.

Onikage · 14 January 2018, 10:42 AM

The 15400 is too big imo. 40mm is the sweet spot.

2Redbulls · 14 January 2018, 10:43 AM

Sorry but big watches are not my thing anymore. Rolex should remain classic and fit the majority of it's customer base. Even 42 is too big when the lug to lug gets beyond 50mm and has a height of more than 12mm. Keeping the height and lug to lug sizing modest creates a much more comfortable watch that sits properly and looks good.

Andad · 14 January 2018, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

Perhaps

But an AP 42mm chrono w ceramic bezel wipes the floor with the Daytona

just saying

I know where my chrono $$ gos

I badly want to spend it on a Rolex chrono but they dont make a size I like. I had to sell my 116520 due to its size. I was tricked.

You were tricked??

You know you are allowed to try watches on before you buy them?

springer · 14 January 2018, 10:53 AM

The 40mm Daytona is working just fine.

Abdullah71601 · 14 January 2018, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquatimerfla

Perhaps

But an AP 42mm chrono w ceramic bezel wipes the floor with the Daytona

just saying

I know where my chrono $$ gos

I badly want to spend it on a Rolex chrono but they dont make a size I like. I had to sell my 116520 due to its size. I was tricked.

You were tricked into buying a Daytona. How do you know AP isn’t tricking you now? Clearly, you are easily duped by the latest shiny thing that comes along.

Maybe the Daytona needs to be 60mm so that it can be as popular as Diesel.

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

You were tricked??

You know you are allowed to try watches on before you buy them?

Yes. I drank the Daytona kool aid as many do. After a couple years of not wearing I released.

40mm-44mm is my 'wheel house'

I was tricked by the hype & false advertising on diameter

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You were tricked into buying a Daytona. How do you know AP isn’t tricking you now? Clearly you are easily duped by the latest shiny thing that comes along.

No. I was not tricked by my Rolex Divers.

Just the Daytona.

AP lies about diameter? No tricks. if anything they wear bigger. A 39mm AP Royal Oak thin wears and IS bigger than a Rolex 40mm Daytona

Its ok to offer a 42mm 'option'. Takes nothing away from existing model. Rolex does it with most other models.

nikop · 14 January 2018, 11:03 AM

I sure hope they don't, as 40mm is perfect. I'm 6'5" and wouldn't want an extra fraction of a millimeter in size. The 116520 does wear a little smaller than ceramic version (on me anyway).

aquatimerfla · 14 January 2018, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikop

I sure hope they don't, as 40mm is perfect. I'm 6'5" and wouldn't want an extra fraction of a millimeter in size. The 116520 does wear a little smaller than ceramic version (on me anyway).

I have to ask?

Why do 40mm Daytona buyers feel so threatened by a 42mm 'option'?

Seriously?

14 January 2018, 08:06 AM	#1
aquatimerfla Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: FL Posts: 673	Hopefully Rolex is watching AP just released a 42mm steel chrono w ceramic bezel at 2018 SIHH AP listened to its base. 44mm was too big for many. Perhaps Rolex will release a 42mm Daytona Lots of Rolexes base think 40mm(38.5) is too small

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Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	7 year waiting lists. 70% mark up on the grey market. They could charge double and would still sell out. I’m not sure Rolex have any incentive to make drastic changes to it.

14 January 2018, 08:23 AM	#6
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	You are oddly obsessed with the Daytona. Didn’t you post that the Speedy was the only chronograph with real history and not based on hype? Anyhow, go get the AP or the Speedy or whatever you’d like. Rolex will be just fine, and the Daytona will continue to be in demand.

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RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	This should be interesting..... IMO it won’t happen

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Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,328	The Daytona is the single most sought after watch in Rolex's line up with enough pent up demand to last for literally years. I'd say it is already 'on fire' and why would Rolex want to change that? The bigger is better bandwagon is dying off. Thankfully.

14 January 2018, 10:15 AM	#19
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	The typical production creation lifecycle of a Swiss watch that encompasses designing , R & D averages about 36 months.The exception are prototypes watches which can debut much earlier. Did you know that Omega's first fully ceramic Speedmaster DSOTM was already a design concept in 2009 but Omega wasn't sure when to release the model and the decision was only made 4 years later? That means if a new Rolex watch makes its debut in Baselworld 2018, the design itself was probably based on what the consumers felt strongly about and desired from Rolex (and the watch industry) back in 2015. In other words, if the Rolex marketing team in Geneva is indeed reading your thread right now, any changes in the dimensions of the Daytona will only be seen in Baselworld 2021 Ya'know what I'm sayin....

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watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	They may be watching, but doubt if they care what AP does. The Daytona is a juggernaut for them.

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2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	Sorry but big watches are not my thing anymore. Rolex should remain classic and fit the majority of it's customer base. Even 42 is too big when the lug to lug gets beyond 50mm and has a height of more than 12mm. Keeping the height and lug to lug sizing modest creates a much more comfortable watch that sits properly and looks good.

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