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LeMans - Am I the only one
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?
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Today, 01:47 AM | #2 |
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Its pretty damn good and clicks a lot of check marks for us car guys.
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Today, 01:55 AM | #3 |
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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.
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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. |
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Today, 02:06 AM | #5 |
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Probably you are
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Today, 02:15 AM | #6 |
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Today, 02:36 AM | #7 |
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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.
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Today, 02:41 AM | #9 |
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It's nice but the Platona for me is still king of the Daytonas.
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Today, 03:16 AM | #10 |
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Yes you are.
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Today, 03:18 AM | #11 |
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It’s a nice looking Daytona
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Today, 03:20 AM | #12 |
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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.
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Today, 03:50 AM | #13 |
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It's a nice watch at the retail price. But at the current market price? hello no.
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Today, 03:55 AM | #14 | |
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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 Quote:
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You’re lucky then
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Today, 04:12 AM | #16 |
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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.
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