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tpool · 11 January 2019, 12:03 PM

I’ve come across this brand new but discontinued WG Daytona on brown leather strap at a substantial discount.
What do you all think of this model? Do you find it attractive? (The smudge look is from the plastic)

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Jimcover · 11 January 2019, 12:05 PM

Not my favorite

burnthesehills · 11 January 2019, 12:06 PM

I don’t like it but a different strap might work.

RJRJRJ · 11 January 2019, 12:07 PM

Agree about not liking the strap combo, but it's a nice watch and you shouldn't buy it because we do or do not like it.

LuminousMaximus · 11 January 2019, 12:10 PM

That is an amazing WG DAytona! I love the Slate Arabic Dial.

I think the Brown Leather is ok, but a Darker Leather would probably go better with the slate and Red hands...

David5807 · 11 January 2019, 12:11 PM

If it were me, I'd pass.

Navarino · 11 January 2019, 12:16 PM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - sometimes especially when the price is right

This one is definitely not my cup of tea. Even with a better strap I'd still pass but that's mainly because I am just not a fan of everything going on with that particular dial configuration.

Roger Lococco · 11 January 2019, 12:17 PM

I don’t like it

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kcmo · 11 January 2019, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david5807

if it were me, i'd pass.

x2

Roger Lococco · 11 January 2019, 12:20 PM

I think this one is discontinued too and is TT, but by comparison it pops better than the one in the OP for an Arabic dialed Daytona ...

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tpool · 11 January 2019, 12:26 PM

Yeah, I’m thinking even though a good deal something just seems off .... not sure what strap would look nice.

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LuminousMaximus · 11 January 2019, 12:29 PM

It looks good here...

tpool · 11 January 2019, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

It looks good here...

That pict looks much better. But the leather color on this one is rather oddly off. Lol

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Pauln · 11 January 2019, 12:33 PM

I like the dial, but I’d rather have a Daytona that comes on a bracelet.

Bxtek · 11 January 2019, 12:33 PM

Nice watch, but the strap is definitely taking away from it. Maybe a grey colored strap would go well with that dial? Or grey/red NATO strap? Black Oysterflex?

fskywalker · 11 January 2019, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

That is an amazing WG DAytona! I love the Slate Arabic Dial.

I think the Brown Leather is ok, but a Darker Leather would probably go better with the slate and Red hands...

This!

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Anthonyw · 11 January 2019, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpool

Yeah, I’m thinking even though a good deal something just seems off .... not sure what strap would look nice.

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Hmm the slate dial is a lot of green in it which is the complementary color to red so I’m guessing that’s what the design team was going for. Since there’s a lot of color already going on I’d say a strap that is a more neutral brown or black rubber might work better.

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Largoshark · 11 January 2019, 12:37 PM

I don't dislike it, but it's far from favorite Daytona configuration. It must be quite unloved being NOS with a significant discount, so opinions here will vary greatly.

Really the only question that matters is do YOU like it? How did you feel when they removed it from the case, and you put it on your wrist? If you're on the fence there are probably a lot of other watches at that price range to consider, and chances are one will really sing to you.

inadeje · 11 January 2019, 12:40 PM

The OPs photo is terrible, but its a nice watch on the right strap variant. It would all depend on what the cost is.

Tools · 11 January 2019, 12:52 PM

I like it.

The nice thing about straps is that you can change them easily and frequently; they might even put on a different strap out-the-door.

tritium8 · 11 January 2019, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

That is an amazing WG DAytona! I love the Slate Arabic Dial.

I think the Brown Leather is ok, but a Darker Leather would probably go better with the slate and Red hands...

+1!

Love the WG with slate Arabic dial but I needs either bracelet or darker strap.

ltmgeller · 11 January 2019, 01:50 PM

Sorry, not a fan.

peterpl · 11 January 2019, 01:53 PM

Dont like that combo at all. Doesnt look flattering one bit

The TT Daytona looks miles and miles better in the above picture.

watchwatcher · 11 January 2019, 01:54 PM

Me likey!

Anthonyw · 11 January 2019, 01:59 PM

I don’t really like it but bc I don’t like Arabic numerals on rolexes especially on the Daytona...I actually think the dial, hand, and strap colors look ok

Bshaf · 11 January 2019, 02:05 PM

Not my cup of tea! Try it with a different band maybe

yannis · 11 January 2019, 02:11 PM

Not for me but it is a nice watch.

asiparks · 11 January 2019, 02:24 PM

I think if you really liked it, you would have bought it already, you wouldn't be on here looking for validation.
Your money, your choice, but since you asked ; I think the Arabic Racing dials are the best Daytona options, but the brown strap looks off to me ....I prefer this version:

but even better on a bracelet:

Hodog16 · 11 January 2019, 02:31 PM

Love the dial.
Not a fan of the non-ceramic bezels.
Strap is okay but prefer bracelet.

With that said I think the watch looks nice. I'd wear it but in terms of buying the price would have to be an absolute steal.

tpool · 11 January 2019, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asiparks

I think if you really liked it, you would have bought it already, you wouldn't be on here looking for validation.
Your money, your choice, but since you asked ; I think the Arabic Racing dials are the best Daytona options, but the brown strap looks off to me ....I prefer this version:

but even better on a bracelet:

Yes; that’s stunning!

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11 January 2019, 12:03 PM	#1
tpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 427	Opinions Please - Considering WG Daytona I’ve come across this brand new but discontinued WG Daytona on brown leather strap at a substantial discount. What do you all think of this model? Do you find it attractive? (The smudge look is from the plastic) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 January 2019, 12:10 PM	#5
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	That is an amazing WG DAytona! I love the Slate Arabic Dial. I think the Brown Leather is ok, but a Darker Leather would probably go better with the slate and Red hands... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

11 January 2019, 12:17 PM	#8
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,877	I don’t like it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

11 January 2019, 12:20 PM	#10
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,877	I think this one is discontinued too and is TT, but by comparison it pops better than the one in the OP for an Arabic dialed Daytona ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

11 January 2019, 12:40 PM	#19
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11 January 2019, 12:05 PM	#2
Jimcover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Watch: Blnr 16610LV 16710 Posts: 24	Not my favorite

11 January 2019, 12:06 PM	#3
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	I don’t like it but a different strap might work.

11 January 2019, 12:07 PM	#4
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Agree about not liking the strap combo, but it's a nice watch and you shouldn't buy it because we do or do not like it.

11 January 2019, 12:11 PM	#6
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,664	If it were me, I'd pass.

11 January 2019, 12:16 PM	#7
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,410	Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - sometimes especially when the price is right This one is definitely not my cup of tea. Even with a better strap I'd still pass but that's mainly because I am just not a fan of everything going on with that particular dial configuration.

11 January 2019, 12:26 PM	#11
tpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 427	Yeah, I’m thinking even though a good deal something just seems off .... not sure what strap would look nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 January 2019, 12:33 PM	#14
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	I like the dial, but I’d rather have a Daytona that comes on a bracelet.

11 January 2019, 12:33 PM	#15
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Nice watch, but the strap is definitely taking away from it. Maybe a grey colored strap would go well with that dial? Or grey/red NATO strap? Black Oysterflex?

11 January 2019, 12:37 PM	#18
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,753	I don't dislike it, but it's far from favorite Daytona configuration. It must be quite unloved being NOS with a significant discount, so opinions here will vary greatly. Really the only question that matters is do YOU like it? How did you feel when they removed it from the case, and you put it on your wrist? If you're on the fence there are probably a lot of other watches at that price range to consider, and chances are one will really sing to you.

11 January 2019, 12:52 PM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,255	I like it. The nice thing about straps is that you can change them easily and frequently; they might even put on a different strap out-the-door. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 January 2019, 01:50 PM	#22
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,688	Sorry, not a fan. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

11 January 2019, 01:53 PM	#23
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Dont like that combo at all. Doesnt look flattering one bit The TT Daytona looks miles and miles better in the above picture.

11 January 2019, 01:54 PM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,610	Me likey!

11 January 2019, 01:59 PM	#25
Anthonyw "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 90	I don’t really like it but bc I don’t like Arabic numerals on rolexes especially on the Daytona...I actually think the dial, hand, and strap colors look ok

11 January 2019, 02:05 PM	#26
Bshaf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 74	Not my cup of tea! Try it with a different band maybe

11 January 2019, 02:11 PM	#27
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Not for me but it is a nice watch. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

11 January 2019, 02:24 PM	#28
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,887	I think if you really liked it, you would have bought it already, you wouldn't be on here looking for validation. Your money, your choice, but since you asked ; I think the Arabic Racing dials are the best Daytona options, but the brown strap looks off to me ....I prefer this version: but even better on a bracelet: __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

11 January 2019, 02:31 PM	#29
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,758	Love the dial. Not a fan of the non-ceramic bezels. Strap is okay but prefer bracelet. With that said I think the watch looks nice. I'd wear it but in terms of buying the price would have to be an absolute steal.

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