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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: LA-TO
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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 |
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Real Name: Tom
Location: Honolulu
Watch: 116519LN
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It wears really well on you.
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Is the visibility/readability struggle with the sub dials or the main hands and indices? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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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.
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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. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Real Name: Tom
Location: Honolulu
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
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I am glad you enjoy your Daytona. It is a great watch.
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Real Name: Ron
Location: New Jersey USA
Watch: 116500LN & 16610
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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.
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Location: California
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The Daytona is one of my favorite Rolex models and am waiting to get my hands on a Panda. Thanks for the writeup.
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Looks great to my eyes
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Feels great on the wrist a wears so comfortable...
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Beautiful watch, would love to see more pictures!
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Real Name: Bazil Brush
Location: Star Gazing
Watch: Any Daytona
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Soooooooooo comfy to wear …
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Glad you’re enjoying it. That’s what this hobby is all about
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Location: Miami. Fl
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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. |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Real Name: paul
Location: Ross
Watch: submariner
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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.
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Watch: Tonas
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Put those bracelets on the other wrist or away all together and you’re set. The watch is stand alone IMO
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: CA
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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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Location: United States
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Congrats, looks great
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Join Date: Apr 2022
Real Name: Bazil Brush
Location: Star Gazing
Watch: Any Daytona
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Daytona and GMT are my favourite in the Rolex line up .. my friend has three different Daytonas and by far the best looking watch, hype or no hype not bothered, its heritage and history is what does it for me too, I will try add some more Daytonas to my collection …
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A corpse, re-animated
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