Daytona PM - everyday watch?

[AXi0N]

Hi guys,

I’m thinking to add Daytona WG PM to my collection. Could be PM Daytona everyday watch? Could be maybe the only watch in the collection?

I know that steel is harder than WG but I would like to hear opinions from someone who have WG PM Daytona.

Oh, and btw… I’m looking for 116509 with steel dial as meteorite is “impossible” to get :)



Thanks in advance.

[Hardtimes]

I wear PM daily and I dont see an issue at all unless maybe you have some kind of job that is rough on your watches.

[AXi0N]

Originally Posted by Hardtimes

I wear PM daily and I dont see an issue at all unless maybe you have some kind of job that is rough on your watches.

Most of the time I’m in my office and I use computer and I write a lot. Scratches can be made when I move my hand across the table… but I don’t mind light scratches I’m just worried because steel is 70% harder than WG and I would like to know what that mean for daily PM watch.

[Hardtimes]

Originally Posted by AXi0N

Most of the time I’m in my office and I use computer and I write a lot. Scratches can be made when I move my hand across the table… but I don’t mind light scratches I’m just worried because steel is 70% harder than WG and I would like to know what that mean for daily PM watch.

You only live once, wear, enjoy and have it polished ever 5-10 years! Its all about enjoyment! On the technical side, I dont see a discernable difference in scratches PM vs SS

[David5807]

This depends on your preference, but I would say no. PM watches are heavy. Personally, I don't like the feel of that heft on my wrist all the time. PM is more of a weekend thing for me rather than each day.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by David5807

This depends on your preference, but I would say no. PM watches are heavy. Personally, I don't like the feel of that heft on my wrist all the time. PM is more of a weekend thing for me rather than each day.

I’m in the same boat David

Obviously it’s personal preference, but unless you’ve owned a heavy watch before and you didn’t mind the heft, I would say that it’s not for everyone.

[DaytonaAllDay]

Originally Posted by David5807

This depends on your preference, but I would say no. PM watches are heavy. Personally, I don't like the feel of that heft on my wrist all the time. PM is more of a weekend thing for me rather than each day.

You get used to the increased weight on your wrist so quickly. PM as a daily is no problem at all. Just be a little more aware of your watch on your wrist as hairline scratches and dings seem to accumulate a little quicker on PM due to the nature of the alloy.

[karleone]

I don’t own a PM watch but you should be aware that it’s much heavier than steel plus this one with the polished metal bezel is very prone to scratches. If you have these two things in mind and they don’t bother you I don’t see any issue wearing it daily!

[jb335]

I could totally daily that watch.

As long as you’re not the kind of person fretting over every hairline scratch, you can daily it too!


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[dnpina]

I wear mine carefully. I like to choose a "watch for the week" and wear everywhere I go. Scratches will come. I don't notice the weight at all. Enjoy your new watch.

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[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by dnpina

I wear mine carefully. I like to choose a "watch for the week" and wear everywhere I go. Scratches will come. I don't notice the weight at all. Enjoy your new watch.

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Time to remove those remaining stickers.

[dnpina]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Time to remove those remaining stickers.

Funny, I thought my AD had.

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[Watchsama]

Originally Posted by dnpina

I wear mine carefully. I like to choose a "watch for the week" and wear everywhere I go. Scratches will come. I don't notice the weight at all. Enjoy your new watch.

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So careful that you won't even remove the stickers

[dnpina]

Originally Posted by Watchsama

So careful that you won't even remove the stickers

I didn't realize those were there.
Thanks

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[clubrcr]

I had a WG Daytona that I wore daily. I like the weight, as now I have an OF and miss it. But, if you are the kind of person who will get upset about scratches, don't wear it daily. I am very easy on my watches, but WG will get scratches no matter when or how you wear it.

[jb335]

I see a few members commenting the weight of full PM can be an issue. While I respect their experience, I will weigh-in (pun intended) and say I do not find the weight an issue at all. In my opinion, you get used to the weight very quickly and don’t even notice it.

Not sure which camp the OP will fall in, but not everyone finds the weight an issue.

For me, the concerns with wearing full PM as a daily is the attention it can get (moot point if wearing WG) and the fact that it does seem to get hairlines/scratches at a slightly faster rate than SS. Especially a gold Daytona bezel.


Lastly, OP, while I love that 509, I do love the blue dial version more. Make sure to try both on before making a choice if you are interested in both.

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[Calatrava r]

Weight is never an issue for me with any full PM watch. You may, at first, notice the added weight, but you adjust to it in no time and then prefer PM to SS which will feel too light and flimsy. My experience.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Weight is never an issue for me with any full PM watch. You may, at first, notice the added weight, but you adjust to it in no time and then prefer PM to SS which will feel too light and flimsy. My experience.

I found the Pt Daytona a bit annoying with time. It took work for me to overlook it's heft. I believe a PM on OF won't have that as an issue.

[Hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Weight is never an issue for me with any full PM watch. You may, at first, notice the added weight, but you adjust to it in no time and then prefer PM to SS which will feel too light and flimsy. My experience.

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[goldboy]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Weight is never an issue for me with any full PM watch. You may, at first, notice the added weight, but you adjust to it in no time and then prefer PM to SS which will feel too light and flimsy. My experience.

Flimsy?! lol come on man

[Wrathchild]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Weight is never an issue for me with any full PM watch. You may, at first, notice the added weight, but you adjust to it in no time and then prefer PM to SS which will feel too light and flimsy. My experience.

Gold and Platinum undoubtedly offers a pleasant tactile experience. While labeling comments about stainless steel as "flimsy" may be a bit harsh, let's refrain from sounding arrogant or condescending. I would hate to think about you would say about titanium.

[bp1000]

Yes, why not.

Anything precious metal feels very special. I've often thought about what I would wear daily if I sold everything. I'd have to have a simple time only dress watch and a grand complication but I'd wear a "sports" watch as a daily.

As good as the steel white dial Daytona is, I'd pick pm and it would have to be white metal. As much as I appreciate the heritage of Rolex and respect and own a few subs and GMT's, my tastes are firmly in the sports chronograph arena and always has been.

Either this
And I put this first, despite not being full pm, just because its so incredibly versatile, good looking (to me) and comfortable. Also as time has progressed, collecting, I've realised I prefer watches on straps slightly more than bracelets.


or


So your choice is smack bang in the middle of these.

Yea its heavy but its a non issue and is actually a positive as it feels very special. People have worn DD's their entire lives and enjoyed them. Even badly scratches ones still look fantastic. I happen to think that whatever is going to scratch PM will most likely leave a mark on SS too.

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Yes, why not.

Anything precious metal feels very special. I've often thought about what I would wear daily if I sold everything. I'd have to have a simple time only dress watch and a grand complication but I'd wear a "sports" watch as a daily.

As good as the steel white dial Daytona is, I'd pick pm and it would have to be white metal. As much as I appreciate the heritage of Rolex and respect and own a few subs and GMT's, my tastes are firmly in the sports chronograph arena and always has been.

Either this
And I put this first, despite not being full pm, just because its so incredibly versatile, good looking (to me) and comfortable. Also as time has progressed, collecting, I've realised I prefer watches on straps slightly more than bracelets.


or


So your choice is smack bang in the middle of these.

Yea its heavy but its a non issue and is actually a positive as it feels very special. People have worn DD's their entire lives and enjoyed them. Even badly scratches ones still look fantastic. I happen to think that whatever is going to scratch PM will most likely leave a mark on SS too.

I got some goosebumps looking at the OF photo. What a great shot.

OP - for me the metal bezel would annoy me to no end after it gets scratched. Had this issue with the 116520 steel watches too. Personally, I'd try to go PM but get a ceramic bezel. Game change on the daytona.

[j10s]

I don’t have a full PM piece, but in the opposite direction, I miss the weight of a SS mechanical watch when I put on a lighter piece (titanium or g-shock).

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by j10s

I don’t have a full PM piece, but in the opposite direction, I miss the weight of a SS mechanical watch when I put on a lighter piece (titanium or g-shock).

Same here, even though my watches are somewhat smaller than what you guys wear. I like to feel the heft of my watches.

Kat


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[SPACE PEPSI]

Originally Posted by AXi0N

Hi guys,

I’m thinking to add Daytona WG PM to my collection. Could be PM Daytona everyday watch? Could be maybe the only watch in the collection?

I know that steel is harder than WG but I would like to hear opinions from someone who have WG PM Daytona.

Oh, and btw… I’m looking for 116509 with steel dial as meteorite is “impossible” to get :)



Thanks in advance.

I like everything but the non-ceramic bezel on the PM models of the Daytona. If that doesn't bother you, enjoy it daily. It's just to watch that is made of precious metal. How you use it is completely up to you.

[MinMay]

Can precious metal be polish to remove scratches?

[David5807]

Originally Posted by MinMay

Can precious metal be polish to remove scratches?

Yes, but then you're literally removing precious metal.

[MinMay]

Originally Posted by David5807

Yes, but then you're literally removing precious metal.

Thanks

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by David5807

Yes, but then you're literally removing precious metal.

Not all PMs are the same; although there is some metal removal with Pt it is much less than gold. The other issue with PM watches with PM bezels is that the bezels quickly develop micro scratches that show up in bright lighting. This is one reason I prefer the OF ones with ceramic bezels.