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mrscuderia · 30 May 2020, 07:03 AM

Aesthetically the Daytona is beautiful, just a timeless piece and a great investment.

Although not many will share my opinion but I just find it not really legible sometimes but I picked up the Daytona, well because it's a Daytona.

Will I enjoy my time with the watch however long that may be? Yes absolutely I will. Even just looking at it sit in a box is fun.

Will I recoup or possible make more money should I decide to sell? You bet your a** I will but thats not why we should buy watches. Definitely a plus though.

If I had the chance to go back in time and change my decisions would I? No the Daytona is a great watch although it may not be for me. The chronograph function will never see the light of day, and I can barely tell the time on it sometimes or maybe it's just my aging eyes.

Bare with me as it's my first review and I'm not sure how to go about it, didn't want to dive in and talk about movement or how it compares to other pieces. Just wanted a short honest opinion on my experience with this piece.

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42itus · 30 May 2020, 07:41 AM

It wears really well on you.

alpharulez · 30 May 2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mrscuderia

Aesthetically the Daytona is beautiful, just a timeless piece and a great investment.

Although not many will share my opinion but I just find it not really legible sometimes but I picked up the Daytona, well because it's a Daytona.

Will I enjoy my time with the watch however long that may be? Yes absolutely I will. Even just looking at it sit in a box is fun.

Will I recoup or possible make more money should I decide to sell? You bet your a** I will but thats not why we should buy watches. Definitely a plus though.

If I had the chance to go back in time and change my decisions would I? No the Daytona is a great watch although it may not be for me. The chronograph function will never see the light of day, and I can barely tell the time on it sometimes or maybe it's just my aging eyes.

Bare with me as it's my first review and I'm not sure how to go about it, didn't want to dive in and talk about movement or how it compares to other pieces. Just wanted a short honest opinion on my experience with this piece.

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Is the visibility/readability struggle with the sub dials or the main hands and indices?

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mrscuderia · 30 May 2020, 08:27 AM

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Is the visibility/readability struggle with the sub dials or the main hands and indices?

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Main hand indices during the day, I try to work in a naturally lit room as much as possible. More often than not I had a hard time reading the time.

alpharulez · 30 May 2020, 08:31 AM

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Main hand indices during the day, I try to work in a naturally lit room as much as possible. More often than not I had a hard time reading the time.

I hear you.

The ceramic white dial version is a lot better.

The YG/RG versions are the best from a readability standpoint for me personally.

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mrscuderia · 30 May 2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

It wears really well on you.

Thanks! Very low profile watch in general wears very nice on just about anyone and I'm a big guy 220lbs 6'0

42itus · 30 May 2020, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mrscuderia

Thanks! Very low profile watch in general wears very nice on just about anyone and I'm a big guy 220lbs 6'0

Haha. Versatile watch. I’m 5’7” 150 and it looks alright on me as well.

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1William · 30 May 2020, 10:35 PM

I am glad you enjoy your Daytona. It is a great watch.

RonMel · 12 June 2020, 07:00 AM

Just received my 116500LN today - 55 YO white face - PANDA style and I agree with you - my Submariner is much easier to read but i have longed for this watch for well over a decade....best of luck to you on your journey and hope you get used to it.

synrrgy · 17 June 2020, 06:05 PM

The Daytona is one of my favorite Rolex models and am waiting to get my hands on a Panda. Thanks for the writeup.

drei · 3 February 2024, 06:53 AM

Looks great to my eyes

BNA/LION · 3 February 2024, 08:39 AM

Feels great on the wrist a wears so comfortable...

StellarisCollection · 14 February 2024, 04:58 PM

Beautiful watch, would love to see more pictures!

Bazil · 3 May 2024, 04:21 AM

Soooooooooo comfy to wear …

brandrea · 3 May 2024, 04:25 AM

Glad you’re enjoying it. That’s what this hobby is all about

Watchmorestressless · 23 May 2024, 06:20 PM

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Since you won't use the chrono, you can use the chrono seconds hand as a time zone reminder when traveling. Put it ahead or behind from the 12:00 position to remind you how many hours ahead of or behind you are from a different location.

PaulF · 25 May 2024, 05:28 AM

Beautiful watch. I'd keep it as part of your collection. I have a Daytona that I wear often, my Submariner is my daily.

keeso · 27 May 2024, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by alpharulez

Is the visibility/readability struggle with the sub dials or the main hands and indices?

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A timeless beauty and a solid investment value you have right there. It suits you perfectly.

TheHulk · 29 May 2024, 10:15 AM

Put those bracelets on the other wrist or away all together and you’re set. The watch is stand alone IMO

lee_733 · 4 June 2024, 09:53 AM

Sometimes practicality and functionality aren't the most important traits in a watch. As long as it makes you feel good and happy, that is all that matters!

30 May 2020, 07:03 AM	#1
mrscuderia Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: LA-TO Watch: ing the market Posts: 94	A work week with a Daytona Aesthetically the Daytona is beautiful, just a timeless piece and a great investment. Although not many will share my opinion but I just find it not really legible sometimes but I picked up the Daytona, well because it's a Daytona. Will I enjoy my time with the watch however long that may be? Yes absolutely I will. Even just looking at it sit in a box is fun. Will I recoup or possible make more money should I decide to sell? You bet your a** I will but thats not why we should buy watches. Definitely a plus though. If I had the chance to go back in time and change my decisions would I? No the Daytona is a great watch although it may not be for me. The chronograph function will never see the light of day, and I can barely tell the time on it sometimes or maybe it's just my aging eyes. Bare with me as it's my first review and I'm not sure how to go about it, didn't want to dive in and talk about movement or how it compares to other pieces. Just wanted a short honest opinion on my experience with this piece. Sent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk

3 February 2024, 08:39 AM	#12
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,575	Feels great on the wrist a wears so comfortable... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

3 May 2024, 04:21 AM	#14
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	Soooooooooo comfy to wear … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

25 May 2024, 05:28 AM	#17
PaulF Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: paul Location: Ross Watch: submariner Posts: 6	nice Beautiful watch. I'd keep it as part of your collection. I have a Daytona that I wear often, my Submariner is my daily.

30 May 2020, 07:41 AM	#2
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	It wears really well on you.

30 May 2020, 10:35 PM	#8
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,488	I am glad you enjoy your Daytona. It is a great watch.

12 June 2020, 07:00 AM	#9
RonMel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Ron Location: New Jersey USA Watch: 116500LN & 16610 Posts: 19	Just received my 116500LN today - 55 YO white face - PANDA style and I agree with you - my Submariner is much easier to read but i have longed for this watch for well over a decade....best of luck to you on your journey and hope you get used to it.

17 June 2020, 06:05 PM	#10
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	The Daytona is one of my favorite Rolex models and am waiting to get my hands on a Panda. Thanks for the writeup.

3 February 2024, 06:53 AM	#11
drei "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Atlanta Posts: 20	Looks great to my eyes

14 February 2024, 04:58 PM	#13
StellarisCollection Banned Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 76	Beautiful watch, would love to see more pictures!

3 May 2024, 04:25 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,606	Glad you’re enjoying it. That’s what this hobby is all about

23 May 2024, 06:20 PM	#16
Watchmorestressless "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2024 Location: Miami. Fl Posts: 14	Thanks for sharing your experience. Since you won't use the chrono, you can use the chrono seconds hand as a time zone reminder when traveling. Put it ahead or behind from the 12:00 position to remind you how many hours ahead of or behind you are from a different location.

29 May 2024, 10:15 AM	#19
TheHulk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas Watch: Tonas Posts: 1,063	Put those bracelets on the other wrist or away all together and you’re set. The watch is stand alone IMO

4 June 2024, 09:53 AM	#20
lee_733 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: CA Posts: 6	Sometimes practicality and functionality aren't the most important traits in a watch. As long as it makes you feel good and happy, that is all that matters!

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