Women wearing Daytonas

[John Doyle]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Wrong! That is a very narrow definition of the word misogyny. That word also conveys an attitude of sexism toward women. To say A WOMAN MUST BE “HOT” to pull off wearing a Daytona, is putting a different standard on her, than you would on a man, showing an obvious attitude of disrespect towards women, in general. Referring to a woman’s appearance is often used to make women feel “less than”, by males who feel superior. This blatant disrespect and obvious sexism need not rise to the level of hatred, in order to use the word misogyny correctly. You should get a better dictionary. I don’t believe it was you, who made the offensive statement, to begin with, so confused about your need to criticize my vocabulary.

Kat


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The comment was not mysogynic he didn't even mention women. It could have been a comment addressed to men. Your interpretation thinking it was addressed to women only is very egocentric and actually super sexist towards men. Can't men be hot?

[geoach]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Not true of the women on this forum, including me….

Kat

no not you and other women ......just the ones in the pics and other women who wear it like that

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by John Doyle

The comment was not mysogynic he didn't even mention women. It could have been a comment addressed to men.

That’s stretching it quite a bit.
In fact, ridiculously.
That comment in a thread titled “Women Wearing Daytonas” can only be referring to one thing.

[brandrea]

Poor OP what a welcome to the forum. She makes her first post on TRF and it turn into this

Anyway, if you’re still here OP, as you can see there are varied opinions and that’s all they are.

Some people think the Daytona is a unisex watch.
Some people think it should only be worn by men.
Some people think you’ll look hot.
Others think not.

It doesn’t really matter, in the end it’s your choice and I’m betting that if you are lucky enough to own one, you’ll love it.

At least you’ve received plenty of opinions, and for the benefit of all male and female members we now know the Websters definition of Misogyny.

[GONZO2LR]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

I would disagree that this looks good on her as well. Not because of the size but simply because her complexion begs for a gold or rose gold watch.

My wife wears a 40 mm YM and it looks great on her. She could easily pull off a Daytona.

ohh..sorry..i was on the 3rd page when i realized the girl was wearing a watch...my other brain kicked in and didnt see it...what kind of watch was it//////...sorry other brain still thinking....

[topgear]

I think any Rolex looks great on women

[Mystro]

[amh]

Originally Posted by topgear

I think any Rolex looks great on women

Indeed. Can't we just leave it that?

Any Rolex looks great on Roger Federer as well - and I'm not offended if some woman finds him attractive

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by geoach

no not you and other women ......just the ones in the pics and other women who wear it like that

I once had a male jeweler do some custom work for me, and he was wearing a TT Tag Heuer SEL, like mine, but full size. It was sliding back and forth up his arm, the way a bangle bracelet would. I politely complemented him on his watch, as I would anyone, but did not ask why he preferred to wear it that way, for fear of it sounding like I was criticizing his fashion sense.

Kat


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[novocainekarma]

Just to wade in on "team women" here.

I'm a woman, I work in the industry and wear anything ranging from a 126200, to a 116520, through a 14060M, beyond a 15710ST and 126600, and all the way up to a PAM00422.

A "women's watch" is a watch that a woman chooses to wear.
We dont all want to drip in diamonds, we dont all want quartz, and we dont all want tiny and "feminine" jewellery pieces.

More to the point, the majority of female collectors do not give one tiny stuffed rats whether or not men find their choices "too masculine" or "not feminine enough"

We arent collecting for your benefit.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by novocainekarma

Just to wade in on "team women" here.

I'm a woman, I work in the industry and wear anything ranging from a 126200, to a 116520, through a 14060M, beyond a 15710ST and 126600, and all the way up to a PAM00422.

A "women's watch" is a watch that a woman chooses to wear.
We dont all want to drip in diamonds, we dont all want quartz, and we dont all want tiny and "feminine" jewellery pieces.

More to the point, the majority of female collectors do not give one tiny stuffed rats whether or not men find their choices "too masculine" or "not feminine enough"

We arent collecting for your benefit.

But……….there are watches marketed specifically to women by the manufacturers.

[amh]

Originally Posted by novocainekarma

Just to wade in on "team women" here.

I'm a woman, I work in the industry and wear anything ranging from a 126200, to a 116520, through a 14060M, beyond a 15710ST and 126600, and all the way up to a PAM00422.

A "women's watch" is a watch that a woman chooses to wear.
We dont all want to drip in diamonds, we dont all want quartz, and we dont all want tiny and "feminine" jewellery pieces.

More to the point, the majority of female collectors do not give one tiny stuffed rats whether or not men find their choices "too masculine" or "not feminine enough"

We arent collecting for your benefit.

You may not care but fact is there are certain watches in the Rolex catalog that are intended (or at least marketed) specifically for women and men never wear them.

Exhibit A


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

[novocainekarma]

Thank you for showing some advertisements.

I'm pretty sure, if what I said was read carefully, that the caveat "we don't all" indicates that while "we don't all" want chintzy watches, some do, and yes, you have quite correctly identified that those who do are catered for.

Aside from that, when I mean me, I'll say me.
You don't need to do it on my behalf.

[novocainekarma]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

But……….there are watches marketed specifically to women by the manufacturers.

And, much like the opposite, some men do wear them.

[amh]

Originally Posted by novocainekarma

And, much like the opposite, some men do wear them.

I think you meant to say "Men" (Just kidding - I would never put words in your mouth! )

Styles are certainly changing. My wife owns a tiny little gold watch she got from her mother, probably 1cm across (never wears it.) Back in the day it was likely very common. Today she's wearing her 38mm Michele Deco

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by novocainekarma

And, much like the opposite, some men do wear them.

Let’s see how well that catches on.

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by novocainekarma

Just to wade in on "team women" here.

I'm a woman, I work in the industry and wear anything ranging from a 126200, to a 116520, through a 14060M, beyond a 15710ST and 126600, and all the way up to a PAM00422.

A "women's watch" is a watch that a woman chooses to wear.
We dont all want to drip in diamonds, we dont all want quartz, and we dont all want tiny and "feminine" jewellery pieces.

More to the point, the majority of female collectors do not give one tiny stuffed rats whether or not men find their choices "too masculine" or "not feminine enough"

We arent collecting for your benefit.

Thank you for this and totally agree

[gamingdoctor]

Women (and men) can wear whatever they want. Of course women can rock Daytonas (or any other watch for that matter).

[novocainekarma]

Originally Posted by amh

I think you meant to say "Men" (Just kidding - I would never put words in your mouth! )

Styles are certainly changing. My wife owns a tiny little gold watch she got from her mother, probably 1cm across (never wears it.) Back in the day it was likely very common. Today she's wearing her 38mm Michele Deco

Ha, yes indeed.

I think youve hit the nail on the head there, styles are definitely changing, and so are human builds. Certainly we are getting bigger, and not just referencing obesity. Humans have been growing over the last couple of hundred years, pretty quickly, and increasing by generations so what may have been a good size for a man 60/70 years ago is now considered "too small"
40s Omegas weren't uncommon at 32mm but these days a 36mm DJ is coasting "women's" size.
I guess the same goes for women's watches, I for sure couldnt read a cocktail watch from the 60s let alone get one round my wrist, but women in the west were smaller then, and are taller now. (I dont know about East)
Im just over 5'9 with a 7.25 inch wrist so wear anything over 36 without issue.

[mile2424]

Who cares what a man or women wears whether it's 30mm or 50mm. If you got the style and confidence to wear it, and like how it looks, then thats all that matters.

[Bazil]

5 pages arguing wether a woman can wear a Daytona .. ffs ..
As if aliens would be interested in us …

Shamone ..

[fhuici]

Nothing sexier than a good looking woman wearing a Rolex.

[THC]

Build a thread about women and Daytonas and they will come

[BillA]

Originally Posted by amh

You may not care but fact is there are certain watches in the Rolex catalog that are intended (or at least marketed) specifically for women and men never wear them.

Exhibit A


Exhibit B


Exhibit C

If I had not read in the ad who the woman was, I would not know. They have her so dolled up, I think she looks plastic, normally a very attractive woman.

[Tach24LMS]

Originally Posted by Duralex

Disagree, looks bad on her.

There is exactly zero that looks bad on her.

I'm here for women wearing anything that makes them happy.

[Moondoggy]

I just don’t care what anyone wears nor how they look.

[timesnotup]

A women wearing rolex would definitely look great.

[kb866]

I'd recommend the recently discontinued Daytonas or previous models. The newer models seem to wear a bit bigger.

Of course, if you want something that wears bigger, go for it. My wife borrows my Daytonas all the time. My only pet peeve is she wears it next to a bunch of gold and diamond bangles that scratch up the case and her "borrows" tend to be 6-12 months at a time because it's a pain in the ass to constantly remove and add back links to account for the size difference between my fat wrist and her slender wrists.

[Alancarr51]

My wife is amazing, is an incredible Mom, is a professional and head of 2 teams at a Fortune 500 company, and loves when I tell her she looks sexy hot in the Zenith Daytona I bought her, as well as any other time I tell her that. And she may tell me I look hot in a good suit, etc. We are not supermodels but enjoy complimenting each other and making each other feel good. Rather than miro-analyze every word or statement, we appreciate the attention and compliments.