Daytona doesn't equal 40mm, what else are they exaggerating?

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by donq

Watch sizes for the most part seem to be rounded off by twos. (36mm,38mm,40mm,42mm) for whatever reason. I suspect it's like a shoe size. It gives you an approximate idea of the size of the thing. I'm sure Rolex knows the exact size of their watches, and suggesting that they are trying to engage in some sort of deception or dishonesty is a bit of a stretch. It's not like it's a measurement of a gallon of gas or an ounce of gold. The price is not related to this measurement.

Exactly, very good points, particular the one regarding price.

[SALTY]

The next time a buy a Rolex and the price is, oh let's say $9,365, I'll just give them $9,000 even.

[Passionata]

My uncle asked my this summer how old my daughter is ,I told him she is 10 ,
he said ,sorry mate but I visiting you since three years and if i ask how old is she you always says ,10. It s imposibble.
Well the trick was when he first asked me she was barely 10 but I d rather said a bit more 2nd time she was 10 and last time he asked she was just before her 10th Bday.-

must be the same with Rolex , they round the things for easygoing manner .

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by SALTY

The next time a buy a Rolex and the price is, oh let's say $9,365, I'll just give them $9,000 even.

Yeah but Rolex rounds up soooo...

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hmmm.....6.5 inches.....that explains why your times are so slow Tommy.

you know lighter is faster!!

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

you know lighter is faster!!

[psv]

Thanks for measuring the cases, guys! :-)

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Ken B

A while back I read that the Daytona was smaller than 40mm. I put it to the test. I am kinda anal when it comes to measurements and accuracy. Rolex says the Daytona is a 40mm case. When I measure it with a set of digital calipers I get 38.55mm. Is this only true on the SS version of the Daytona? It does kind of make me wonder what else they are exaggerating. Has anyone measured their Rolex watch case to see what the real size is?

I did measure all my other watches and found them all to be true to their advertised sizes.

I went and measured my wife's watch a 31mm Datejust. It came to 31.54mm

why those lousy sauerkraut making, peace loving, st. bernard breeding, time checking, alp climbing, money wiring, toblerone eating jerks will pay for this outrage! who's with me?!

[adzman808]

Originally Posted by RFX45

SubCs are supposedly 40.5mm

My 114060 measures up at this, I don't care really!

[landroverking]

Is the Zenith Daytona the same as the in house movement.
I know the cases are different.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by landroverking

Is the Zenith Daytona the same as the in house movement.
I know the cases are different.

Nope, movement is from Zenith.

[donq]

"And for the record, I worked in the Avition business and a few thousandths wrong on a caliper can kill an entire plane full of people. I know how to read and use a set of calipers. I own three sets. Also my calipers are all calibrated by a PMEL company. "


The clearances inside a Rolex are much tighter than a few thousandths of an inch!

Accuracy in watchmaking is a bit closer than in aircraft generally speaking....

[landroverking]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Nope, movement is from Zenith.

Asking about the case not the movement

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by landroverking

Asking about the case not the movement

Hmm, not sure, sorry about that.

[GradyPhilpott]

The crown guards are an integral part of the case. Are any of the measurements including those?

Besides, why don't people take calipers to their ADs and measure the watches there instead of waiting until they've paid for the things to try and start a firestorm of controversy.

If a millimeter and a half is going to make that much difference, then sell it.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by rolepam312

No wonder my Rolex is the least accurate of all my watches ... They just do enough to make sure it runs somewhat accurate , who cares about the details like ensuring proper measurement for case size... Just round them up... It's only a " timepiece "....by the way, Daytona's are not "40" ... 39 if that, and those of you who think it doesn't make a difference, think again, it's a psychological issue, knowing something is 39mm is different than telling you it's 40 and you know it's not... Some sellers here have resorted to such tactics, describing their watch is " 40" when the manufacturer says otherwise ... So why would the seller do that?? Because that extra 1mm becomes an issues when we decide to purchase.... I find such tactic misleading and dishonest...therefore, Rolex is misleading and dishonest when they can't provide proper measurement ... SubC 40??? I don't think so....

This is the most ridiculous post I've read on this site in a very long time.

[Ken B]

Originally Posted by donq

The clearances inside a Rolex are much tighter than a few thousandths of an inch!

Accuracy in watchmaking is a bit closer than in aircraft generally speaking....

LOL, you have never seen how tight the tolerances are in jet engines. Fuel controls, servo actuators, Hydraulic pumps and so forth. Then if we break down the silicon chips in the avionics that are measured in Nanometers. The use of Micrometers are normal and required by quality control for all mecanical parts.
I'm not doubting Rolex tolerences, but I know aircraft very well. thousandths mean everything.

[donq]

Acceptable tolerances in mechanical watchmaking (not electronic microchips) is .002 to .005 microns. I build engines for a living and know all about micrometers and the value of a thou here and there. Watchmaking is on a totally different scale..

.002 microns is 0.000000079 inches..

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by landroverking

Is the Zenith Daytona the same as the in house movement.
I know the cases are different.

Regardless of the movement: SS, YG on bracelet and TT are 38.6mm; WG, RG, platinum and all the leather models are 1mm wider.

I repeat: Zenith or in house movement make no difference with regard to the case size.

[Xenophon]

Originally Posted by Ken B

A while back I read that the Daytona was smaller than 40mm. I put it to the test. I am kinda anal when it comes to measurements and accuracy. Rolex says the Daytona is a 40mm case. When I measure it with a set of digital calipers I get 38.55mm. Is this only true on the SS version of the Daytona? It does kind of make me wonder what else they are exaggerating. Has anyone measured their Rolex watch case to see what the real size is?

I did measure all my other watches and found them all to be true to their advertised sizes.

I went and measured my wife's watch a 31mm Datejust. It came to 31.54mm

Very interesting, thanks for posting. I suspected this as the Daytona that I had certainly wore smaller than the many other "40mm" ones that I have owned.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

This is the most ridiculous post I've read on this site in a very long time.

What worst than my posts?......

[The Joker]

You were right Grady.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by The Joker

You were right Grady.

[rolepam312]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

This is the most ridiculous post I've read on this site in a very long time.

Your opinion of my opinion, I find equally ridiculous....

[GolfPunk]

As the SS 116520 has been measured at around 38.6mm, what about the 116509 White Gold and the platinum Daytona, they seem slightly larger as the lugs on the right hand side arent narrowed like the 116520?

Anyone know these measurements please?

[Catyack]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

why those lousy sauerkraut making, peace loving, st. bernard breeding, time checking, alp climbing, money wiring, toblerone eating jerks will pay for this outrage! who's with me?!

Count me in. They need some payback for subjecting the rest of the world to the smell of cheese fondue and their incessant yodeling.

[padi56]

Perhaps Rolex should when they sell there watches give to the customer some digital scales,digital micrometer,and 50X loupes.Then when they get home to check weight,size, alignment points and for minute so called imperfections.

[GTC]

Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

Alright how about this.....the companies behind every canned, prepackaged or boxed food item we eat are allowed to misrepresent the items in said food for the purposes of protecting their secret recipe.......meaning that when you read the ingredients there is a very strong chance that you aren't eating what you think. I don't hear people complaining about this but 3% differential on a watch has turned into a huge debate.

Honestly if you have a problem with it don't buy it!

Plus this has been exhausted before........http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=275504 on here....so OP if you had questions a simple search would have sufficed.

Beating dead horses is fun though i guess.

Also this has been stated As said many times, SS, TT, YG on bracelet are 38.6mm - RG, WG, Pt, all leather models are 39.66mm"

I happen to have a yellow gold daytona so I guess I am lucky that mine is bigger than yours ;)

I can't imagine why someone would make an argument for possible misrepresentations being okay by a high end watch company based on the alleged practices of food companies. Some of the most dissonant logic I have seen here. Then to tell the OP if he doesn't like it don't buy it?

Laborious, inane, or brilliant, the OP is using TRF for one of the purposes it is intended for, the issue is a legitimate discussion, if not just to clear up a perceived misperception or identify an actual problem, previous threads on the issue notwithstanding, and the question is presented fairly. I don't care, but I would think we should respect the right of those who do. "Honestly, if you have a problem with it then don't read it."

[rollerball]

Thank for the info, an enlightenment after so many years of knowing the Daytona. While most of us buy watches based on how it wears on the wrist instead of relying on what Rolex claims about the actual size, I still feel that Rolex should re-classify correctly at perhaps at a round of of 39 mm since its a valid "class" of size.

[technik1]

Originally Posted by rollerball

Thank for the info, an enlightenment after so many years of knowing the Daytona. While most of us buy watches based on how it wears on the wrist instead of relying on what Rolex claims about the actual size, I still feel that Rolex should re-classify correctly at perhaps at a round of of 39 mm since its a valid "class" of size.

I agree 100%. They list the Explorer I as 39mm. The should do the same with the Daytona. I know 1.4 mm doesn't sound like a lot, but on a watch that's on the smaller end to begin with 1.4 mm makes it wear noticeably smaller than their 40mm sport models.

They don't seem to be shy about their 41mm DJ, or their 42mm Skydweller or Explorer II.

No wonder Daytonas have become so popular with the ladies.