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13 January 2019, 10:34 PM | #31 |
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If it were 42mm and the dial had a cleaner more legible design, would look fantastic.
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13 January 2019, 10:38 PM | #33 |
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I'm no watchmaker, nor do I understand the ins and outs of movement architecture. But I believe the vertical clutch design that Rolex employs is super solid, trouble-free, and allows for very smooth starting and stopping.
IMO, the current SS white model is the most beautiful $12k watch around. It looks to me like an updated version of a classic chrono. Contemporary yet classic. The early ones (6239, 6263, etc.) are to me the best looking vintage Rolexes out there. Others see a 60 year old well used Sub with creamy markers and drool. It's all a matter of taste.
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13 January 2019, 10:41 PM | #34 |
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I would also add, if there was no wait and they were sitting in cases at AD's, I would still feel the same attachment to it, that is after owning it now for a while and wearing it. I would actually just buy both colors.
When I first got the black Ceramic, I kind of disliked it, sold it and then realized what I had done, paid a premium for a new with stickers in place white face and have zero regrets as it seems to hold at that value and if it doesn't I'm still good because I love it. Just hoarding Daytonas because of the waitlists kind of sucks IMO because its a cool piece and should be worn and sold for much less. With that said, after collecting for some time and I have been ALL over the block, the Stainless Ceramic Daytona is worth every penny of the $20K they are pulling. That is compared to a number of other hack pieces and brands that I have had fail on me. I think Rolex is inflated on the grey based on retail price but under priced at the retail level compared to most other brands out there, the main reason its 90% of my current collection. Ok, Sunday morning caffeine fueled rant over. Have a great day and wear em, life is short! |
13 January 2019, 10:44 PM | #35 |
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13 January 2019, 11:04 PM | #36 |
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The Daytona is like a fine wine that gets better with age.
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13 January 2019, 11:05 PM | #37 |
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Daytona is the best Rolex in my opinion ... you obviously prefer divers, divers don’t do anything for me so it’s all personal preference
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14 January 2019, 12:15 AM | #38 | |
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A fellow member did mention something about the movement, with the vertical clutch application, and as he said, that is the technical highlight of the new models. I don't know if Daytona used it first, but as i have read some reviews on this matter, it seems to have won everybody. Historically, it wasn't the first automatic chronograph. That was a neck to neck race between the Heuer Carrera and Zenith El Primero, with Carrera hitting the stores first. Until the years 2ooo, Daytona used Zenith's legendary movement, the El Primero. So a quality chronograph, sporting the Rolex name and good marketing helped the Daytona to become what is it today, one of the most iconic watches. For further insights of Daytona, its knowledgeable fans should chime in. |
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14 January 2019, 12:21 AM | #39 |
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14 January 2019, 12:53 AM | #40 |
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I am also considering adding a Daytona to the collection because I also read lots of satisfied owners and I dont have one in the rotation. Am I seeing this right though that a newer model SS is going for around 20k while a solid gold version is only 2-6k more??
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14 January 2019, 01:02 AM | #41 |
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14 January 2019, 01:12 AM | #43 |
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Yes quite often. Sometimes just as a second hand but also for timing various other things, but mainly I love how the Daytona looks
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14 January 2019, 01:38 AM | #44 |
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Possibly because its rare and not mass produced
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14 January 2019, 01:44 AM | #45 |
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14 January 2019, 01:52 AM | #46 |
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I love the looks of a Daytona and it sings to me.
That's all it matters. Daytona makes me smile every time I look at it. All other mumbo jumbos do not concern me. Sometimes when I check the time, I end up staring at it for awhile. And No ... I never use the chrono ... except playing with it for no real reasons. |
14 January 2019, 03:04 AM | #47 |
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I love my white face Daytona and enjoy wearing it as with all my watches. There are, however, two issues that I find annoying: 1) no date, I keep looking for a date to remind me of the date and the Daytona has no date feature; 2) Given certain lighting conditions, the Daytona is hard to read the time of day.
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14 January 2019, 03:38 AM | #48 |
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Mainly because it’s a Rolex that is hard to find. Precious metal Daytonas had always been slow sellers. Plenty available at AD, before the recent overall shortage of course.
Imagine they had been limiting the steel sub... I like Daytona because it has a slim elegant case, ceramic bezel and a nice movement. Before they update the bezel and chrono chapter rings I had little interest. Marketing, history, racing association, Steve McQueen, had no influence on me. |
14 January 2019, 03:45 AM | #49 |
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So...what’s so great about the Daytona?
The Daytona is the perfect size for me. I use the “unusable” chrono function all the time. Time swims daily. Time meds. It works fine for me. If it were larger I wouldn’t own one. The only time the pushers are screwed down is in the water. Wearing at the gym today; just love it.
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14 January 2019, 03:51 AM | #50 | |
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While the Daytona is nice looking, it is too small and way too hard to read at a glance. The very first thought that came to my head when I held one was, "damn, this chrono is hard to read". |
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14 January 2019, 03:55 AM | #51 |
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The Chrono function is largely unusable. No issues reading the time, although there are certainly more legible dials.
It’s a beautiful and very well-balanced watch on the wrist. Robust movement. I love the ceramic bezel. The most comfortable watch I’ve ever tried on. The fact it’s relatively rare is a nice add to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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14 January 2019, 04:19 AM | #52 |
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The magic of Daytona is that it is one of the few watches in the world that can get someone who does not like it to buy it, wear it for a few years, then sell it at a profit.
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14 January 2019, 06:17 AM | #54 | |
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14 January 2019, 07:29 AM | #55 |
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14 January 2019, 07:53 AM | #56 |
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The Daytona can fit any wrist
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14 January 2019, 08:00 AM | #57 |
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It’s just too loveable
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