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kokovovoru · 28 January 2009, 04:02 AM

I love Daytona. Please don't hate me for that.

jeangtd · 28 January 2009, 04:05 AM

I dont fit in this poll, as I only loveee white gold models

frostie · 28 January 2009, 04:13 AM

One day i am going to have one

The daytona is a status watch

Subexplorer · 28 January 2009, 04:16 AM

I love vintage Daytonas, but they are out of reach of my budget.
I like very much modern Daytonas and I´m very happy with mine, received a week ago.
May be a bit overpriced, but n icon watch with lots of tradition, and class!

JJ Irani · 28 January 2009, 04:51 AM

Just like it......that's all.

For that kind of money, I'd rather buy something else.

The dateless dial and stationary chrono hand would drive me insane.

JJ

leethal21 · 28 January 2009, 04:59 AM

Not for me. There are many others I would buy first.

toph · 28 January 2009, 05:04 AM

I like them and would certainly consider one, but would look at other watches and probably get soemthing else for the price, but i am still undecided

alphamale2012 · 28 January 2009, 05:06 AM

Not my cup of tea

simbal · 28 January 2009, 05:10 AM

Love mine!!

Felly Jr. · 28 January 2009, 05:26 AM

I don't like Daytona's at all!

f16570 · 28 January 2009, 05:29 AM

Would love to own one, but if I don't then will not be the end of my world.

GerardoG · 28 January 2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Hahahaha i love it when father and son agreed on one thing...

Yes sir!

Timber Loftis · 28 January 2009, 05:33 AM

If I had one, I'd sell it for a watch I actually like.

6 hands on the watch and only 2 of them move when used in the way that 99.99% of the owners use them. Plus no date feature. What a useless watch.

Now, a Tudor chrono, that's another story. Very nice watch.

cody p · 28 January 2009, 05:33 AM

what do i think about the daytona? i think i will never own one 'cause it's too bloody expensive!

B Square · 28 January 2009, 05:34 AM

Thank goodness, for my wallet, it does not make me smile.

2careless · 28 January 2009, 05:38 AM

Daytonas don't smile to me. Gimme a moonwatch anytime.

peppermannen · 28 January 2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Great movement but hate the steel bezel and polished centre links not a fan of the modern Daytona all all.But say with the dial and bezel of my 6263 then perhaps I could get excited over the SS Daytona.

I agree! I hate that shiny bezel on the new Daytona. Looks cheap, IMO. Vintage Daytonas on the other hand, now that's another story. This is why I like the Tudor chronos (except the 79*80, which has the same "problem") a lot better than the Daytona. Never mind the price. If somebody were to give me one though....

Pictures of your 6263?

theenemywithin · 28 January 2009, 05:44 AM

You've got to love a Daytona.

Firstly, only the Daytona could spark off such debate, and secondly the majority of the people who 'say' they don't care for them or don't want one are the people that have tried (in vain) to acquire this most fantastic of watches and failed.

Can anybody think of another watch that causes such extreme reactions from people???

WatchSmith · 28 January 2009, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theenemywithin

...and secondly the majority of the people who 'say' they don't care for them or don't want one are the people that have tried (in vain) to acquire this most fantastic of watches and failed.

Do you have data to support this statement?

gone-rolex-mad · 28 January 2009, 05:48 AM

I like the SS white dial mainly because of its "RARE" appeal, the TT Daytona wins it for me on many levels, I wan't to add one to the collection one day. The only downside is it seems to be quite unpopular.

Ken Cox · 28 January 2009, 05:49 AM

The contrasting color rings around the sub dials make the Daytona too garish for me.

If Rolex would make the Daytona look a little more professional, like the Omega Speedmaster, I would like it a lot more.

The ultimate Daytona, and the one I would mortgage my house to own, would look like and have the date/GMT functions of the Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow GMT, without the broad arrow on the hour hand, and with that unmistakable Rolex look that Submariners and GMT Masters have.

http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Ome...T/3581.50.html

And, really, shouldn't the time start and return buttons work underwater?

PeterT · 28 January 2009, 05:53 AM

I have been wearing my vintage Tudor without a date for a few weeks now. As a Science teacher loads of pupils ask me about the date when starting a piece of work and I haven't got a clue!!
Consequently, although the Daytona is a super piece of engineering and looks awesome I am pleased with my GMT and Subs as they do everything I need.

PeterT

Ken Cox · 28 January 2009, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theenemywithin

Firstly, only the Daytona could spark off such debate, and secondly the majority of the people who 'say' they don't care for them or don't want one are the people that have tried (in vain) to acquire this most fantastic of watches and failed.

Some of us, such as myself, don't have the discretionary income that would make a Daytona a responsible purchase.

However, if I did have that kind of money for a watch, I wouldn't spend it on a Daytona.

I might put the money in an interest earning account and wait for Rolex to make a version of the Daytona I would like, and, given the variations on the Daytona design I have seen recently, I could imagine Rolex coming up with a dial face I would like (like a Speedmaster Pro).

ertech · 28 January 2009, 06:13 AM

Have owed a few and now only have a white M series . the watch feels great but do not love the dial .<the old 16520 is way nicer.

karmatp · 28 January 2009, 06:29 AM

I would much rather have a Omega Speedmaster, way better value for the $ and a timeless look. If I was going top spend 10 grand it would be on a Blancpain FF, not a chrono that I would never use.

peppermannen · 28 January 2009, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theenemywithin

You've got to love a Daytona.

Firstly, only the Daytona could spark off such debate, and secondly the majority of the people who 'say' they don't care for them or don't want one are the people that have tried (in vain) to acquire this most fantastic of watches and failed.

Can anybody think of another watch that causes such extreme reactions from people???

What extreme reactions? Are people not allowed to think anything but the best of Daytonas? I also don't like new Bentleys. Is that wrong too, just because they are great expensive cars? People are different, deal with it!
Acquiring a Daytona is not that hard, they are everywhere, man. Whoever tries to get one WILL get one.

Felly Jr. · 28 January 2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peppermannen

What extreme reactions? Are people not allowed to think anything but the best of Daytonas? I also don't like new Bentleys. Is that wrong too, just because they are great expensive cars? People are different, deal with it!
Acquiring a Daytona is not that hard, they are everywhere, man. Whoever tries to get one WILL get one.

You make some powerful points, except for one IMO. When you say that Daytona's are everywhere and whoever tries to get one will, I don't believe that is the case with the SS model. Not yet. I believe there are still a lot of people waiting on lists for one, and people waiting in the UK won't see one for years.

pz93c · 28 January 2009, 06:43 AM

Don't care much for Chronographs of any flavor.

B Square · 28 January 2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theenemywithin

the majority of the people who 'say' they don't care for them or don't want one are the people that have tried (in vain) to acquire this most fantastic of watches and failed.

Horse Apples

Gasoil4ever · 28 January 2009, 06:50 AM

I really think its a very nice watch, but like the DSSD it doesn't smile to me... so i'd rather have two pre loved Exp / DJ / Sub than a brand new Daytona...

View Poll Results: What's your take on the Daytona
I LOVE the Daytona and own multiple	22	7.26%
I LOVE the Daytona and finally own one	43	14.19%
I LOVE the Daytona, and WILL own one some day!	46	15.18%
I LOVE the Daytona, but would never pay current costs for one	13	4.29%
I like the Daytona and have one as part of my Rolex collection	28	9.24%
I like the Daytona, and may consider one some day	36	11.88%
I like the Daytona, but would buy something else for the price	24	7.92%
The Daytona has warmed on me, but not for the price	10	3.30%
I am ambivalent about the Daytona	23	7.59%
I don't care at all for the Daytona and will likely never have one	58	19.14%
Voters: 303. You may not vote on this poll

28 January 2009, 04:05 AM	#32
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	I dont fit in this poll, as I only loveee white gold models __________________ Pepsi GMT Master II (Z series)Sub 14060M COSC (M series) Platinum yatchmaster (random) JLC Master Compressor Chrono Sub-C (random) Sub C bluessy (random) IWC big pilot

28 January 2009, 04:13 AM	#33
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	One day i am going to have one The daytona is a status watch __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

28 January 2009, 04:51 AM	#35
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Just like it......that's all. For that kind of money, I'd rather buy something else. The dateless dial and stationary chrono hand would drive me insane. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 January 2009, 05:04 AM	#37
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I like them and would certainly consider one, but would look at other watches and probably get soemthing else for the price, but i am still undecided __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

28 January 2009, 04:02 AM	#31
kokovovoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 192	I love Daytona. Please don't hate me for that.

28 January 2009, 04:16 AM	#34
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	I love vintage Daytonas, but they are out of reach of my budget. I like very much modern Daytonas and I´m very happy with mine, received a week ago. May be a bit overpriced, but n icon watch with lots of tradition, and class!

28 January 2009, 04:59 AM	#36
leethal21 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Rick Location: Canada Watch: SD Posts: 232	Not for me. There are many others I would buy first.

28 January 2009, 05:06 AM	#38
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Not my cup of tea

28 January 2009, 05:10 AM	#39
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Love mine!!

28 January 2009, 05:26 AM	#40
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	I don't like Daytona's at all!

28 January 2009, 05:29 AM	#41
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Would love to own one, but if I don't then will not be the end of my world. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

28 January 2009, 05:33 AM	#43
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	If I had one, I'd sell it for a watch I actually like. 6 hands on the watch and only 2 of them move when used in the way that 99.99% of the owners use them. Plus no date feature. What a useless watch. Now, a Tudor chrono, that's another story. Very nice watch.

28 January 2009, 05:33 AM	#44
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	what do i think about the daytona? i think i will never own one 'cause it's too bloody expensive!

28 January 2009, 05:34 AM	#45
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	Thank goodness, for my wallet, it does not make me smile. __________________ 16610M 16710Z Pepsi 16570V White

28 January 2009, 05:38 AM	#46
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Daytonas don't smile to me. Gimme a moonwatch anytime.

28 January 2009, 05:44 AM	#48
theenemywithin Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In Bed Posts: 69	You've got to love a Daytona. Firstly, only the Daytona could spark off such debate, and secondly the majority of the people who 'say' they don't care for them or don't want one are the people that have tried (in vain) to acquire this most fantastic of watches and failed. Can anybody think of another watch that causes such extreme reactions from people???

28 January 2009, 05:48 AM	#50
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	I like the SS white dial mainly because of its "RARE" appeal, the TT Daytona wins it for me on many levels, I wan't to add one to the collection one day. The only downside is it seems to be quite unpopular. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

28 January 2009, 05:49 AM	#51
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	The contrasting color rings around the sub dials make the Daytona too garish for me. If Rolex would make the Daytona look a little more professional, like the Omega Speedmaster, I would like it a lot more. The ultimate Daytona, and the one I would mortgage my house to own, would look like and have the date/GMT functions of the Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow GMT, without the broad arrow on the hour hand, and with that unmistakable Rolex look that Submariners and GMT Masters have. http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Ome...T/3581.50.html And, really, shouldn't the time start and return buttons work underwater?

28 January 2009, 05:53 AM	#52
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I have been wearing my vintage Tudor without a date for a few weeks now. As a Science teacher loads of pupils ask me about the date when starting a piece of work and I haven't got a clue!! Consequently, although the Daytona is a super piece of engineering and looks awesome I am pleased with my GMT and Subs as they do everything I need. PeterT

28 January 2009, 06:13 AM	#54
ertech "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 44	like it Have owed a few and now only have a white M series . the watch feels great but do not love the dial .<the old 16520 is way nicer.

28 January 2009, 06:29 AM	#55
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I would much rather have a Omega Speedmaster, way better value for the $ and a timeless look. If I was going top spend 10 grand it would be on a Blancpain FF, not a chrono that I would never use. __________________ My grails:

28 January 2009, 06:43 AM	#58
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Don't care much for Chronographs of any flavor.

28 January 2009, 06:50 AM	#60
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	I really think its a very nice watch, but like the DSSD it doesn't smile to me... so i'd rather have two pre loved Exp / DJ / Sub than a brand new Daytona... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

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