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DSJ · 28 January 2009, 02:16 AM

EDIT: FORGOT the Poll, please use this thread!

Not to flame Daytona lovers, but in my 1.2 years here, I've noticed that members' opinions about the Daytona tend to live on opposite sides of the spectrum. As such, let's get it out and done. What's your opinion of the Daytona?

pricojorge · 28 January 2009, 02:17 AM

I love daytonas !!

Rebel · 28 January 2009, 02:19 AM

I'd love to own one. Maybe one day.....

HDHNTER · 28 January 2009, 02:20 AM

I think the chase is most of the appeal for the SS Daytona. It's a beautiful watch but way overrated & overpriced in my opinion.

kcmo · 28 January 2009, 02:20 AM

There was a time that I lusted after a stainless Daytona....white for me as I'm not crazy about the black dial. I guess I 'got over it'. I've tried one on a couple of times and I still think it's a beautiful watch - just don't HAVE TO HAVE it. Of course if my husband decided to just buy me one anyway......LOL!

redshirt1957 · 28 January 2009, 02:21 AM

I 100% love and hate the damn thing.

redshirt1957 · 28 January 2009, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Dang, that went quick!

What the hell are you talking about and stay out of the bathroom when posting.

GerardoG · 28 January 2009, 02:25 AM

My 2 cents: SS: beautiful watch but way too much money; a Zeith El Primero has more functions and amazing dial (not to mention clear caseback) for a fraction of the price. Now, on the 2T and gold versions; that's another story! I love mine (1 month old) and the new rose gold is superb.

DSJ · 28 January 2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

What the hell are you talking about and stay out of the bathroom when posting.

I mean in the time it took me to re-create the thread with a poll, there were several posts on this one!

Texsubmariner · 28 January 2009, 02:28 AM

I don't care too much for the Daytona. Anything without a date function does not appeal to me. The chronograph feature is useless to me as well.

GerardoG · 28 January 2009, 02:32 AM

In the words of my 5 year old son: daddy, I like watches with a LOT of hands. I showed him a DD...no. A DJ....no. EXP II....so so. Daytona...YES.

mfer · 28 January 2009, 02:32 AM

I love the look.
I hate the price.

Would like more dial options like the good ole days that I never knew about.
Would like an aluminum bezel insert.

IF, I were to get a chrono, it would most likely be a Speedy Pro or Speedy Alaska.

For the money, 10k, there are many watches I like more, but that said, I may one day have a Daytona if I don't know what else to do with my money.

Voted: I like the Daytona, and may consider one some day

vapalux · 28 January 2009, 02:33 AM

I,m a warmed on me but not for the price' or 'premiums' added by sellers.

There are more watches I would buy with the money but I do hope to have one eventually!!

Si

bodybump · 28 January 2009, 02:37 AM

Wow thats a lot of choices.... hahahah how about i love the daytona because its a Daytona...ehehehehe

bodybump · 28 January 2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

In the words of my 5 year old son: daddy, I like watches with a LOT of hands. I showed him a DD...no. A DJ....no. EXP II....so so. Daytona...YES.

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

cousie · 28 January 2009, 02:40 AM

One day I will own one, I adore the new Everose Daytona!
but since I bought last week a gold Sub this will have to wait a little while

BigHat · 28 January 2009, 02:45 AM

I think it's one of the best chrono movements out there, but a few things led me to part company with a SS model.

1. While iconic, I find the bezel to be busy and not really all that useful.

2. Absence of a date function and very poor lume (even by Rolex stds) weren't show stoppers but disappointing.

3. Have to admit, being able to flip it after wearing it for six months for a $4K profit was just too tempting. I found I just wasn't wearing it and used the cash to finance another Rolex purchase.

Having another decent SS chrono (VC OS) before the Daytona may have dampened my excitement for it too.

Again, no attack on a classic watch, just saying why it seemed not to smile to me. I voted "ambivalent."

Trurolexer · 28 January 2009, 02:49 AM

#3, defenetely #3 is my vote.

Lisa · 28 January 2009, 02:50 AM

I like the Daytona but would feel like poseur wearing it - I only need to tell time and know the date, but it doesn't even have a date function.... I'd never use all the other functions so it would seem silly to me to have one.

Mort · 28 January 2009, 02:55 AM

I have been off and on the fence on the Daytona. I think the whole waiting for the call for the stainless is not worth it for me. I think for others, it it is your grail I say go for it.

As far as the Daytona in general. I think it is a great looking watch. I have to say when I am watching the Rolex race series,especailly the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona, my want for one goes up. It is truly an iconic watch for race fans.

I wish it had a date, but having other watches without dates, I would have no problem wearing one.

To sum up my opinion,if I had the cash today to go out and get a Daytona, I would get a two tone. So I can say, I like the Daytona.

DS/B MINI S · 28 January 2009, 03:04 AM

I like the Daytona, but can think of quite a few other watches I'd buy for the same price. If I didn't already have my Speedmaster the answer may have been different

Trurolexer · 28 January 2009, 03:17 AM

Probably the BEST chrono watch I ever seen in my life.

padi56 · 28 January 2009, 03:20 AM

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.

Mrdi · 28 January 2009, 03:20 AM

Nothing quite like the magic of a Daytona.

bodybump · 28 January 2009, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I like the Daytona but would feel like poseur wearing it - I only need to tell time and know the date, but it doesn't even have a date function.... I'd never use all the other functions so it would seem silly to me to have one.

i always carry this with me....

BuffaloRolex · 28 January 2009, 03:32 AM

Love the Daytona, and will not rest until I have one. While I love the look of some of the TT models, the SS is a must for me. I can only imagine the amount of marring that I'd put on the soft gold bezel...

No date doesn't bother me at all. I like the convenience of it on my sub, but I don't use it all that often.

Wifey ADORES the white-faced two-tone model, though she isn't averse to the white-face SS, either.

2th Dr · 28 January 2009, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdhnter

...way overrated & overpriced in my opinion.

x2.

rocco1109 · 28 January 2009, 03:44 AM

I never wanted one and then several months ago got a call from an AD who offered a white dial SS to me.

I bought it and it has grown on me. I love the fit. It's probably one of the most comfortable watches I own.

I just wish it were more legible.

Will I keep it forever? I dunno.

Will I keep it for the foreseeable future? Yes.

greenfan · 28 January 2009, 03:45 AM

my second and last ROLEX will be the white face Daytona......

solesik · 28 January 2009, 03:54 AM

never heard of the Daytona til i came to the US. growning up in China when you talk about Rolex you think of DD and DJ. IMO Daytona is too busy, i dont undstand what all thos things does. i owned a 16622

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, 02:16 AM	#1
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	What do you REALLY think about the Daytona EDIT: FORGOT the Poll, please use this thread! Not to flame Daytona lovers, but in my 1.2 years here, I've noticed that members' opinions about the Daytona tend to live on opposite sides of the spectrum. As such, let's get it out and done. What's your opinion of the Daytona? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP Last edited by DSJ; 28 January 2009 at 02:23 AM.. Reason: Other thread has poll

28 January 2009, 02:17 AM	#2
pricojorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Jorge Location: Palm Beach, Fl Watch: Sea dweller. Posts: 311	I love daytonas !! __________________ white gold plz

28 January 2009, 02:20 AM	#4
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I think the chase is most of the appeal for the SS Daytona. It's a beautiful watch but way overrated & overpriced in my opinion. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

28 January 2009, 02:28 AM	#10
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I don't care too much for the Daytona. Anything without a date function does not appeal to me. The chronograph feature is useless to me as well. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

28 January 2009, 02:19 AM	#3
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,166	I'd love to own one. Maybe one day..... __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

28 January 2009, 02:20 AM	#5
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	There was a time that I lusted after a stainless Daytona....white for me as I'm not crazy about the black dial. I guess I 'got over it'. I've tried one on a couple of times and I still think it's a beautiful watch - just don't HAVE TO HAVE it. Of course if my husband decided to just buy me one anyway......LOL!

28 January 2009, 02:21 AM	#6
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I 100% love and hate the damn thing.

28 January 2009, 02:25 AM	#8
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	My 2 cents: SS: beautiful watch but way too much money; a Zeith El Primero has more functions and amazing dial (not to mention clear caseback) for a fraction of the price. Now, on the 2T and gold versions; that's another story! I love mine (1 month old) and the new rose gold is superb.

28 January 2009, 02:32 AM	#11
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	In the words of my 5 year old son: daddy, I like watches with a LOT of hands. I showed him a DD...no. A DJ....no. EXP II....so so. Daytona...YES.

28 January 2009, 02:32 AM	#12
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I love the look. I hate the price. Would like more dial options like the good ole days that I never knew about. Would like an aluminum bezel insert. IF, I were to get a chrono, it would most likely be a Speedy Pro or Speedy Alaska. For the money, 10k, there are many watches I like more, but that said, I may one day have a Daytona if I don't know what else to do with my money. Voted: I like the Daytona, and may consider one some day __________________ member#3242

28 January 2009, 02:33 AM	#13
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	I,m a warmed on me but not for the price' or 'premiums' added by sellers. There are more watches I would buy with the money but I do hope to have one eventually!! Si

28 January 2009, 02:37 AM	#14
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SUBMARINER Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,230	Wow thats a lot of choices.... hahahah how about i love the daytona because its a Daytona...ehehehehe __________________

28 January 2009, 02:40 AM	#16
cousie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Frédéric Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Skydweller Posts: 126	One day I will own one, I adore the new Everose Daytona! but since I bought last week a gold Sub this will have to wait a little while

28 January 2009, 02:45 AM	#17
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	I think it's one of the best chrono movements out there, but a few things led me to part company with a SS model. 1. While iconic, I find the bezel to be busy and not really all that useful. 2. Absence of a date function and very poor lume (even by Rolex stds) weren't show stoppers but disappointing. 3. Have to admit, being able to flip it after wearing it for six months for a $4K profit was just too tempting. I found I just wasn't wearing it and used the cash to finance another Rolex purchase. Having another decent SS chrono (VC OS) before the Daytona may have dampened my excitement for it too. Again, no attack on a classic watch, just saying why it seemed not to smile to me. I voted "ambivalent."

28 January 2009, 02:49 AM	#18
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	#3, defenetely #3 is my vote.

28 January 2009, 02:50 AM	#19
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I like the Daytona but would feel like poseur wearing it - I only need to tell time and know the date, but it doesn't even have a date function.... I'd never use all the other functions so it would seem silly to me to have one.

28 January 2009, 02:55 AM	#20
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	I have been off and on the fence on the Daytona. I think the whole waiting for the call for the stainless is not worth it for me. I think for others, it it is your grail I say go for it. As far as the Daytona in general. I think it is a great looking watch. I have to say when I am watching the Rolex race series,especailly the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona, my want for one goes up. It is truly an iconic watch for race fans. I wish it had a date, but having other watches without dates, I would have no problem wearing one. To sum up my opinion,if I had the cash today to go out and get a Daytona, I would get a two tone. So I can say, I like the Daytona. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

28 January 2009, 03:04 AM	#21
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	I like the Daytona, but can think of quite a few other watches I'd buy for the same price. If I didn't already have my Speedmaster the answer may have been different __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

28 January 2009, 03:17 AM	#22
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Probably the BEST chrono watch I ever seen in my life.

28 January 2009, 03:20 AM	#23
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,825	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. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

28 January 2009, 03:20 AM	#24
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Nothing quite like the magic of a Daytona.

28 January 2009, 03:32 AM	#26
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Love the Daytona, and will not rest until I have one. While I love the look of some of the TT models, the SS is a must for me. I can only imagine the amount of marring that I'd put on the soft gold bezel... No date doesn't bother me at all. I like the convenience of it on my sub, but I don't use it all that often. Wifey ADORES the white-faced two-tone model, though she isn't averse to the white-face SS, either.

28 January 2009, 03:44 AM	#28
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 555	I never wanted one and then several months ago got a call from an AD who offered a white dial SS to me. I bought it and it has grown on me. I love the fit. It's probably one of the most comfortable watches I own. I just wish it were more legible. Will I keep it forever? I dunno. Will I keep it for the foreseeable future? Yes.

28 January 2009, 03:45 AM	#29
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	my second and last ROLEX will be the white face Daytona...... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

28 January 2009, 03:54 AM	#30
solesik "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chicago, Ill.USA Posts: 59	never heard of the Daytona til i came to the US. growning up in China when you talk about Rolex you think of DD and DJ. IMO Daytona is too busy, i dont undstand what all thos things does. i owned a 16622

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