Is anyone else not all that impressed with the Daytona?

[Malum]

Never have had any desire for a Daytona . Have been offered and passed , but if you like it more power to you .

[noshake]

The ceramic bezel has to match the sub dials for me to be interested. I tried on a OF model this weekend. It was good look.

[Feb_29]

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

I hate my Daytona.

Originally Posted by WILLIWALKER

Same here, i hate it.

Calvin, … Willi… I want to help. I don’t want either of you to spend one more day with that detestable timepiece. Tell you what, I’ll take them off your hands, heck, I’ll even pay for shipping.

No, no need to thank me, just trying to help out a fellow TRFer


I will PM you my shipping address.

[Driver8]

I completely respect the Daytona for what it is, and I'd like to own one myself IF it was slightly larger and lost the asymmetric lugs. However, it's just a little too small for my liking, and I just can't unsee the lugs.

Aside from those personal aesthetic considerations, I think it's a great watch at retail. At 3x RRP.... not remotely.... unless the hype is the "be all and end all" for you. No matter what anyone says, and no matter how great the movement is (which it is), it IS the most hyped watch in history.

[JSCP]

Well, it does wear small. Mine is in the safe. but my RG Daytona I love and wear often.

I think people like that it’s kind of Paul Newman, and then it’s hard to get , therefore it just be perfect….

I wouldn’t pay more than MRSP. Never hav toe for any watch but certainly not the SS.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by garyk

It amazes me to hear people put down what others have or love to have... Mom always said they are just jealous lol....

Yep, it’s really sad.


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[S7gpt]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

I know this may be provocative, but I don’t get the hype over this watch. It seems to be so many people’s grail, but I think it’s meh, actually ugly.

Can someone explain why this is such a desired watch. It’s can’t all be the hype and the skyrocketing gray price…

take away the obvious increase in 'profit' from buying from an AD and I would never look twice at this Rolex, not my cup of tea...

[jets]

I’ve always thought it’s overrated. I really liked the WG with Arabic numerals except the lack of wrist presence always had me take a pass on any variant.


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[Df1kilo1]

Originally Posted by Mystro

You just saved yourself $50k+.

Seriously, you don’t have to like it but if your gonna spend some time in the Rolex world, you should at least understand it’s significance in the grand scheme of the brand. It’s kinda like: you don’t have to like the looks of a 911 and still be a Porsche fan.

Spot on but I’ll take it one step further. I know a lot of people that are gun collectors. Not a gun guy but I’ve seen some gun collections and I can really appreciate the craftsmanship and the metal work the woodwork etc. Same with a Daytona. I can see it on the table and appreciate the beauty of it. However I wouldn’t wear it. But I’ve seen some people though where and it looks spectacular on them. Just not a watch for me

[Kyle3130]

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

Here is a quick education for you Kyle...

The Daytona hype started in 1988 when the automatic version (zenith based) was introduced. From that time on, it is the only mass produced watch that has ALWAYS sold over list and had a waiting list. It, literally, has been the most desired watch offered by any watchmaker for the last 35 years+.

OK, end of lesson.

No “lesson” necessary. I’m fully aware of it’s history. I’m also still correct in the fact that the secondary market price of almost all Rolex (especially Daytonas) went totally bonkers after the sale of the Newman in 2017.

[ArtNouveau]

The bi-weekly Daytona bashing thread, gotta love them!

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Calvin, … Willi… I want to help. I don’t want either of you to spend one more day with that detestable timepiece. Tell you what, I’ll take them off your hands, heck, I’ll even pay for shipping.

No, no need to thank me, just trying to help out a fellow TRFer


I will PM you my shipping address.

Please make sure to cover the 3% PayPal fees. Watch will be in the post tomorrow and I’ll send tracking! Thanks for the pleasant transaction!!

[CarlOver]

I think its a good looking watch. Too small for me though. Not likely to buy it for many reasons.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Please make sure to cover the 3% PayPal fees. Watch will be in the post tomorrow and I’ll send tracking! Thanks for the pleasant transaction!!

Did…. Did I just by a Daytona?

[socialpro]

Pointless thread - rolex and daytona have been almost synonymous for years. Great looks, very well balanced on the wrist and tons of history behind it. I wouldn't be surprised if they are all 100K watches in a few years. I am considering picking up another (a black face ceramic at grey prices). Will seem cheap in a few years. Love mine.

[tudk]

I tried on a ss panda at a grey and it underwhelmed me although I do like the
pm models .

[VegasBaby]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

I know this may be provocative, but I don’t get the hype over this watch. It seems to be so many people’s grail, but I think it’s meh, actually ugly.

Can someone explain why this is such a desired watch. It’s can’t all be the hype and the skyrocketing gray price…

If you don't get it or don't like it, no need for an explanation.

[CaliBear]

I have two complaints about the Daytona:

1. It comes in too many variations, some of which look a bit tacky to me

2. The name "Daytona" is a bit underwhelming. To me, the OG sophisticated swiss luxury racing watch should be named after a more sophisticated race venue than Daytona. They might as well call it the Rolex "Talladega Nights". I think Tag Heuer did a better job with the naming of their racing watches

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by socialpro

and tons of history behind it.

Compared to? The Heuer calibre 11? Or maybe the Zenith El Primero? From the maker who supplied the movement Rolex used to put in the Daytona. How about the Omega Speedmaster? What history has the Daytona got compared to any of these movements and models?

Serious question. What am I missing?

[fsprow]

Had two. Now sold. Silly screw in pushers, no date, impossible to use subdials.

[geoffreyis]

Pics don’t do it justice.

[s7horton]

I don’t like it. My AD knows that I have no interest. It’s a very nice watch, but I don’t care for chronographs.

Submariner to me is classic Rolex. But… I’d love a GMT. Here’s to hoping someday.

[Gotgolf52]

It’s so hard to say “I hate my Daytonas” ��

[MountEverest]

I owned the black ceramic daytona. I couldn't even tell the time. It seems like I was so excited to buy the watch because of the hype. After owning, I realized that this watch was not for me and I absolutely no use for a chronograph. I like the BLRO much better that I own.

I fell for the hype to, luckily I bought it at retail

[SudiYunus]

Originally Posted by thenewrick

Classic design but hugely overrated.

I’ll be interested when they update the movement to high beat rate and give it the new bracelet and slim the case a bit as well as other refinements.

It’s a nice watch for 2001.

True, I don’t like Daytona, just me 😩🤢

[AzHadEnuf]

Originally Posted by CaliBear

I have two complaints about the Daytona:

2. The name "Daytona" is a bit underwhelming. To me, the OG sophisticated swiss luxury racing watch should be named after a more sophisticated race venue than Daytona. They might as well call it the Rolex "Talladega Nights". I think Tag Heuer did a better job with the naming of their racing watches

Rolex originally went that route calling it the “Le Mans”.

[Bill11783]

Not a fan at all. Don’t understand the hype around this watch.

[Tensai]

It’s iconic and nothing anyone can say or do will change that. Sorry.

[Gab27]

I like it but it's not my favorite Rolex model.