LeMans - Am I the only one

[Buschy]

OK So, Am I the only one that isn't that fond of this piece? I mean I like it but not more then some other designs def not near a Platinum. The sub dials look like stickers that were put on there. I don't hate it but price aside there are many better choices. This is my opinion, don't hate but what do you think? Is it really that great of a design or is it just over hyped?

[Mystro]

Its pretty damn good and clicks a lot of check marks for us car guys.

[macluven]

Honestly, I think Daytonas are over hyped. I own a couple of Daytonas (SS white dial and a TT white dial).

Don't get me wrong, the Daytona is a great looking watch, and I love them, but as far as functionality, I much prefer my GMT Masters or Subs. I'm not a race car driver, nor do I need to time anything to a precise second, so the sub dials really don't do anything for me. Would I say "no thank you", if my AD offered me one, HECK NO!

I just find myself reaching for a Sub or GMT more than my Daytonas simply because there is no date function. That's just my $.02.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by Buschy

OK So, Am I the only one that isn't that fond of this piece? I mean I like it but not more then some other designs def not near a Platinum. The sub dials look like stickers that were put on there. I don't hate it but price aside there are many better choices. This is my opinion, don't hate but what do you think? Is it really that great of a design or is it just over hyped?

Sorry, you may be the only one.

I am also a HUGE fan of the Daytona, and this would be IT for me. I would go with the YG version, but honestly they missed on one thing imho- a brushed bracelet would be absolutely insane on this piece.

[joli160]

Probably you are

[Buschy]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Its pretty damn good and clicks a lot of check marks for us car guys.

I get it, Im a car guy. but there are better lookers then this one I think.

[gamingdoctor]

It's a unique watch + certain subset (minority probably here on TRF) of Rolex owners that equate "money = popularity" that lead to the high hype for the watch.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Its pretty damn good and clicks a lot of check marks for us car guys.

I'm with you. Car guy! Hype to me is inconsequential. Love Daytonas!!

[kwingy]

It's nice but the Platona for me is still king of the Daytonas.

[Guppydriver]

Yes you are.

I’d revel in the exclusivity if I were you.

[brandrea]

It’s a nice looking Daytona

[espanol]

I'm not crazy about any modern Daytona, but it's a fan-favorite and always enjoy when people get the watches they want via incoming posts.

[tsekh]

It's a nice watch at the retail price. But at the current market price? hello no.

[SLWoodster]

I think if I had more money, I would buy both.

Plus most of us you are asking don’t have the watch budget for either or both. So we’ll never really be able to experience them in a way that gives you a more in depth opinion.

Just buy what you like. Sounds like it’s the platinum

Originally Posted by Buschy

OK So, Am I the only one that isn't that fond of this piece? I mean I like it but not more then some other designs def not near a Platinum. The sub dials look like stickers that were put on there. I don't hate it but price aside there are many better choices. This is my opinion, don't hate but what do you think? Is it really that great of a design or is it just over hyped?

[100%]

You’re lucky then

[daysky1]

The bottom line is it's a Rolex and it does look good. They put a lot of thought into the sub dials to make them what they are. They are unique take a little getting used to but in the end it's another iteration of a Daytona what's not to like.