Underwhelmed by the Daytona

[archershot23]

It looks so damn cool... Im drooling

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Ferrari-F430

Are people really using the chronograph part of the Daytona now days? Let's be real about this. It's all about status and how the watch looks on the wrist if you ask me. If you're 50+, using this thing to time stuff when you have an iPhone or anything digital is... just using it to use it. ;)

I use it every weekend for my kids soccer games. Beats using an Apple Watch for sure

[hojlund]

Originally Posted by archershot23

It looks so damn cool... Im drooling

the crown side is so much thicker than the other side, looks unproportionate to me. the 116500ln black looks way better.

[archershot23]

Originally Posted by hojlund

the crown side is so much thicker than the other side, looks unproportionate to me. the 116500ln black looks way better.

Do you even own one, let alone have held it in your hands? It’s not unproportionate at all. Rolex upgraded everything about it. The black 116 looks outdated compared to the new reference

[karleone]

Originally Posted by archershot23

Do you even own one, let alone have held it in your hands? It’s not unproportionate at all. Rolex upgraded everything about it. The black 116 looks outdated compared to the new reference

I own the 116500 black and 126500 white. The slimmer asymmetrical case on the 116500 looks better vs the bulkier symetrical case on the 126500. For everything I prefer the 126500 and think it’s an upgrade

[TheHulk]

Originally Posted by thegrandseirolexguy

I’ve never been a Rolex Daytona fan. Wanting to find out for myself what the hype was all about, I popped into my local grey dealer today and tried on the following modern Daytona references.

Specifically, the:
116520 black dial
116500LN black dial
116503 TT gold dial
116520 white dial
116523 TT white dial

I felt thoroughly underwhelmed. The SS references in particular had a distinct lack of heft that made it feel unsubstantial on the wrist, and the black dials were hard to read.

The older generation clasps without the spring loaded beak & hook system also felt cheap and tinny. Although the easy link extension had already been integrated by then.

The one exception that really caught my eye was the 116523 TT white dial. Even I was surprised by how much I liked it. Bonus points because I could tell the time at a glance, and the watch had a luxurious, weighty feel to it, courtesy of the solid gold material.

Aesthetically, it looked great too and asking prices for the TT 116523 white dial weren’t ridiculous, unlike the modern SS references.

Guess I’ll be sticking with my yacht-master for now.


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Eternally grateful for letting us all know you don’t like the Daytona. Please send me a list of other models you don’t like as well as colors and foods you don’t like. Enough of these ridiculous threads…..

[sambb]

far prefer speedmaster to the small daytona, although i think the 11 series daytona is great for my wife or daughter, looks much better on them and might be the future for that series

[thegrandseirolexguy]

Originally Posted by TheHulk

Eternally grateful for letting us all know you don’t like the Daytona. Please send me a list of other models you don’t like as well as colors and foods you don’t like. Enough of these ridiculous threads…..

Welcome to the Rolex forum, a hobbyist forum where superfluous subjects are often discussed. I’m sure you’re well aware of this as a regular participant member?


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[TheHulk]

Originally Posted by thegrandseirolexguy

Welcome to the Rolex forum, a hobbyist forum where superfluous subjects are often discussed. I’m sure you’re well aware of this as a regular participant member?


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Welcome? Ive been here longer than you pal. Would really love your thoughts on every watch you don’t like. It would be so valuable to TRF. Maybe you could start a thread on each model you dislike. Adios……

[thegrandseirolexguy]

Quick update now that I’ve had the chance to try on the 126500LN black dial.

The symmetrical lug profile and other minor cosmetic revisions elevates the overall look of the watch. It is, imho, a big improvement over the previous generation 116500LN.


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[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by Wingman244

After buying a 116500 black dial Daytona about 6 weeks ago, I flipped it for this (and a lot of cash obviously). In a lot of ways it is much better. Readability is an order of magnitude better. It keeps better time. The case is finished between the lugs so you can actually switch straps to traditional straps. A nice bonus is the exhibition case back. It's nice to see the movement.

I found the Daytona too small, too hard to read and the screw down pushers were annoying. Also it did not fit my 7.5" (19cm) wrist and seemed to fall to one side or the other no matter how tight the bracelet. The 44mm Speedy fits on my wrist and stays planted.

That Speedmaster Racing is stunning, if I didn't have a Moonwatch I would definitely consider this, congratulations.

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by karleone

One of my favorite things about the Daytona is that it’s the only chronograph in the Rolex lineup, giving it a unique design that stands out among their models. Unlike the Submariner, GMT-Master, Sea-Dweller, and Explorer II, which share a similar DNA and design ethos, or the Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, and Day-Date, which also have overlapping characteristics, the Daytona offers something distinctly different. This singularity makes the Daytona not just another Rolex, but a chronograph icon in its own right, celebrated for its individuality and unparalleled style.

This is a valid point, Omega have a wide variety of Chronographs in their line up, the Daytona is it for Rolex, one of the best movements ever produced for a chronograph, it holds a unique position within the line up. If you're a fan of Rolex and wanted to keep to one brand then a Daytona has to be in that collection.

It's not for me though, simply because of the reasons stated in a number of other posts.

But if someone wanted to give me a Daytona I'd take it and keep it only because of the movement. Probably wouldn't wear it though.

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by TheHulk

Welcome? Ive been here longer than you pal. Would really love your thoughts on every watch you don’t like. It would be so valuable to TRF. Maybe you could start a thread on each model you dislike. Adios……

Are people only to create threads about what they like then?

Forums are a place for discussion, we cannot all agree on everything and there is no reason why one of us shouldn't start an objective discussion about something they dislike.

I thought that the whole thread had been pretty well balanced, some good points on both sides.

[rolexpatek363]

There are some very thin-skinned Rolex owners around.

At the end of the day ... buy a watch which pleases YOU, not anyone else, because you are the person who will be looking at it.

[messikens]

Originally Posted by Gva1985

Daytona is the peak of the Rolex professional watches imho. Perfect wearability, elegant (without red-blue-green etc details ) with a certain clout. I have three and look forward to adding more but as the Romans would say « de gustibus non est disputandum »

I thought they said "Vescere bracis meis"?

[rolexpatek363]

Lol

[BraveBold]

For those bothered by other’s negative opinions of your favorite watch, consider:
* opinions are like a$sholes, everybody’s got ‘em
* Taylor Swift outsells your favorite band
* look back at what people thought was in good taste, en masse, in prior years
* consider herd mentality and pile-on (and pile-off) behavior
* Invicta is still in business

When you consider the above, hopefully you can step back and allow the views of others to peacefully co-exist with your own, even if they clearly have (to you) inferior taste.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by BraveBold

For those bothered by other’s negative opinions of your favorite watch, consider:
* opinions are like a$sholes, everybody’s got ‘em
* Taylor Swift outsells your favorite band
* look back at what people thought was in good taste, en masse, in prior years
* consider herd mentality and pile-on (and pile-off) behavior
* Invicta is still in business

When you consider the above, hopefully you can step back and allow the views of others to peacefully co-exist with your own, even if they clearly have (to you) inferior taste.

100%

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by archershot23

Do you even own one, let alone have held it in your hands? It’s not unproportionate at all. Rolex upgraded everything about it. The black 116 looks outdated compared to the new reference

When any manufacturer makes changes to an iconic model that does not automatically mean the old one is outdated. We have several example from Rolex, Porsche 911, etc that prove that with time some older models of iconic references continue to be the best, the old 116500 will never be outdated in my opinion. This doesn't mean the new 126500 isn't good.

[rolexpatek363]

Quite right, just look at my crappy old Sub. Load of rubbish.

[garyk]

Meh…..

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

Quite right, just look at my crappy old Sub. Load of rubbish.

That is a really nice crappy old Sub, puts my 124060 to shame.

[rolexpatek363]

Thank you, took me ages to find it.

[BraveBold]

Originally Posted by Manamana

When any manufacturer makes changes to an iconic model that does not automatically mean the old one is outdated. We have several example from Rolex, Porsche 911, etc that prove that with time some older models of iconic references continue to be the best, the old 116500 will never be outdated in my opinion. This doesn't mean the new 126500 isn't good.

Great analogy. I own a 997.2 carrera 4S stick. Had zero interest in the update (991.1) and would never have paid the premium to “upgrade”… that premium about 10 years later has now flipped. The 997.2 trades a premium (like mileage for like mileage)… I’d never, ever consider trading my 116 black dial for a 126 black dial. Why? Because I like the new one less… end of story. As for the opinion of others, see my post above.

[rolexpatek363]

I owned a 997.1 C2S manual tranny for four years. The 3.8L engine did not blow up. It's still my favourite recent-ish 911 - the newer ones are like limos in comparison.

[thegrandseirolexguy]

I’ll be getting the 126500LN black dial Daytona after all. Sharp looking watch and solid workhorse movement.


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Originally Posted by thegrandseirolexguy

I’ll be getting the 126500LN black dial Daytona after all. Sharp looking watch and solid workhorse movement.


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I must agree.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by thegrandseirolexguy

I’ll be getting the 126500LN black dial Daytona after all. Sharp looking watch and solid workhorse movement.


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Well done!

[Bazil]

My friends 126, lovely watch …

[thegrandseirolexguy]

Here he is. Cost me just shy of 25 grand. Boy was just 8 months old.


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