Skeleton Daytona

[904VT]

Interesting, but not for me as I'm just not into modified Rolex. I think they did a good job with the design though. What do you think about this custom Daytona?


https://www.maxim.com/style/exclusiv...daytona-2019-7

[pepsiretail]

Seems well executed but not to my taste.

Why not just get a Zenith Defy 21?

[Dlong]

Defy is a big watch at 44mm.

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by Dlong

Defy is a big watch at 44mm.

It's bigger than a Daytona but I tried one one and it wears smaller than 44mm.

Also a lot less expensive

[77T]

While skeletonized dials don’t improve legibility - the one thing I did like was the asymmetrical subdial arrangement.

If it was my choice I would have also made the elapsed minutes subdial as big as the elapsed hours - and also made it with a gold ring to match.

Anyone using a chronograph at the track knows that is the prime function that needs improved legibility.

Last comment, the reimagined tachymeter bezel is still wasted real estate. The designer could have added a 2nd TZ bezel - as Tudor realized in their Heritage Chrono. Almost every driver I know - and myself when I was actively competing - race at tracks in a different TZ than home.

But I ramble on...silly me...it’s become just a bauble for most buyers.


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[GradyPhilpott]

Typically, I don't like skeleton dials, but this Daytona looks especially good to my eyes.

However, I wouldn't buy it, even if I could afford it.

[maxymax]

As it is the Daytona is hardly legible and a skeletonized one?!?

[EWY]

No Thank You. The dial is too busy. Rolex is about function. If one cannot read the dial easily, it defeats the function.

[Geaux Tigers]

I looked at the diver with blue dial and was considering the purchase. Decided to spend a little more and got the WG sub. Of all the watch “tuners” our there these guys do it best. Great design work and attention to detail. I’m sure it’s a ton of work to rebuild these watches thus the cost.

[roadster198]

So did this company contact Rolex and order 50 rose gold daytonas?
How would this work? Surely Rolex aren’t keen on customisers?

[Andad]

I like it but not at >Au$85000.

[beshannon]

No, again

[ajw45]

Originally Posted by 77T

While skeletonized dials don’t improve legibility - the one thing I did like was the asymmetrical subdial arrangement.

If it was my choice I would have also made the elapsed minutes subdial as big as the elapsed hours - and also made it with a gold ring to match.

Anyone using a chronograph at the track knows that is the prime function that needs improved legibility.

Last comment, the reimagined tachymeter bezel is still wasted real estate. The designer could have added a 2nd TZ bezel - as Tudor realized in their Heritage Chrono. Almost every driver I know - and myself when I was actively competing - race at tracks in a different TZ than home.

But I ramble on...silly me...it’s become just a bauble for most buyers.


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Skeletonized, asymmetrical sub dials, digital minute chrono with highlighted chono hours subdial, 2nd tz hand w/ AM/PM subdial sounds like:

[the_natural]

Man I love JLC.

That Daytona, not so much.

Originally Posted by maxymax

As it is the Daytona is hardly legible and a skeletonized one?!?

That was my first thought, too.

[77T]

Originally Posted by ajw45

Unusual methodology...

and a motif only a Mother could love.


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[GB-man]

With this much impressive racing provenance, there's a case to be made that this watch, dubbed the "La Barrichello" Gold, could one day be as highly sought-after as the iconic "Paul Newman" Daytona.

what a bunch of scammers

[ajas]

Looks like Casio Edifice