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interestedinwatches · 10 August 2021, 08:26 AM

All I can say is I love the Daytona Panda in ceramic. Very nice bezel, and a very nice dial. But man, two things bother me about this watch.

First is the size, it's just so small at 38.5mm -- there's hardly any wrist presence.

Second is the case itself. In my opinion the fit and finish on the Daytona is unremarkable. The Submariner and GMT cases look higher quality with the mix of brush and polish. The all polish case on the Daytona look soft.

I think if the Daytona had the size increase of 40.5mm like the new subs and had a similar case of brush and polish it would be the best Rolex ever created.

Thoughts?

Finslayer83 · 10 August 2021, 08:41 AM

the 41 isn't that much bigger....

Don't have a Daytona handy but here's a 41 vs 16610, which I believe has a similar mid-case.

interestedinwatches · 10 August 2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Finslayer83

the 41 isn't that much bigger....

I have both. It is a good amount bigger! If you aren't aware the Daytona isn't close to the titled 40mm size Rolex states it is.

Finslayer83 · 10 August 2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

I have both. It is a good amount bigger! If you aren't aware the Daytona isn't close to the titled 40mm size Rolex states it is.

I did not realize this, is it more in line with the 14060 case?

Rrpdc · 11 August 2021, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

I have both. It is a good amount bigger! If you aren't aware the Daytona isn't close to the titled 40mm size Rolex states it is.

+1. Wears smaller for sure compared to my Blnr 40mm gmt

interestedinwatches · 10 August 2021, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

the 41 isn't that much bigger....

Don't have a Daytona handy but here's a 41 vs 16610, which I believe has a similar mid-case.

The one on the left looks strikingly bigger than the right, and the one on the right is 1.5mm mm bigger than the Daytona...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

I did not realize this, is it more in line with the 14060 case?

The 14060 is 39.5mm, so it's still 1mm bigger than the current Daytona.

garyk · 10 August 2021, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

The one on the left looks strikingly bigger than the right, and the one on the right is 1.5mm mm bigger than the Daytona...

The 14060 is 39.5mm, so it's still 1mm bigger than the current Daytona.

Daytona is perfect as is...

fskywalker · 10 August 2021, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by garyk

Daytona is perfect as is...

This !

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brucethemanlee · 10 August 2021, 08:45 AM

no

current is perfect

prnceofpersia23 · 10 August 2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

no

current is perfect

inadeje · 10 August 2021, 08:56 AM

The Daytona wears smaller, especially the black dial/bezel variant. It feels more like a 38-39mm watch (I think it’s actually the latter).

Rashid.bk · 10 August 2021, 08:57 AM

Emphatically, NO!!!

afmars · 10 August 2021, 09:15 AM

It’s perfect the way it is at 38.5mm…

watchbiao · 10 August 2021, 09:26 AM

I feel Daytonas were never meant to be as large as Subs. Throughout most of the Daytona's history, they were smaller than the Sub of the same era (look at 4 digit Daytonas vs 4 digit Subs).

I agree the ceramic Daytona wears small for its size, but its mostly due to the black ceramic that frames the case and gives the illusion of something smaller. If you want something that seems larger on your wrist, go for the steel bezel Daytona. Both 116520 and 16520 wear larger than the 116500.

msg315 · 10 August 2021, 09:36 AM

agree the daytona is small (too small really) but i dont think the sub case is the answer. the daytona case is gorgeous, it just needs to be a bit bigger.

DC116710LN · 10 August 2021, 10:19 AM

Absolutely not

SLWoodster · 10 August 2021, 10:48 AM

this watch is available. it's called a Zenith Chronomaster Sport.

Quote:

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

All I can say is I love the Daytona Panda in ceramic. Very nice bezel, and a very nice dial. But man, two things bother me about this watch.

First is the size, it's just so small at 38.5mm -- there's hardly any wrist presence.

Second is the case itself. In my opinion the fit and finish on the Daytona is unremarkable. The Submariner and GMT cases look higher quality with the mix of brush and polish. The all polish case on the Daytona look soft.

I think if the Daytona had the size increase of 40.5mm like the new subs and had a similar case of brush and polish it would be the best Rolex ever created.

Thoughts?

Navarino · 10 August 2021, 10:49 AM

The current Daytona size and proportions are perfect.

Arid · 10 August 2021, 10:51 AM

Nope! Don’t mess with perfection.

ks58 · 10 August 2021, 10:53 AM

Absolutely I think the Daytona would look even better at slightly bigger.

samuel019 · 10 August 2021, 10:59 AM

Yes

At least just a tad. Every time I wear either the 500, 520, or 523 I feel like I’m wearing my 214270 or 114300. Granted the 500 feels the biggest it’s still too small and light.

Been then again my fav is my SkyD or 126715 so my opinion may be skewed a tad

ltmgeller · 10 August 2021, 10:59 AM

I think it'd be cool if it was a little bigger.

101031-28 · 10 August 2021, 01:15 PM

Daytona is perfect as it is.

Jack F · 10 August 2021, 01:18 PM

Case size update is needed.

Playinwittime · 10 August 2021, 01:25 PM

Every watch seems to be reliving the late 2000s with friggin huge watches. DJs were meant to be classic dress pieces. Now, there’s the bunyon 41mm size. It’s like seeing a 400 lb radioactive apple. Leave this one alone please.

Cru Jones · 10 August 2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Playinwittime

Every watch seems to be reliving the late 2000s with friggin huge watches. DJs were meant to be classic dress pieces. Now, there’s the bunyon 41mm size. It’s like seeing a 400 lb radioactive apple. Leave this one alone please.

Hmmmm, if 41 DJ is a 400 lb radioactive apple, then I guess they should shrink the Daytona down to 35?

Playinwittime · 10 August 2021, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Hmmmm, if 41 DJ is a 400 lb radioactive apple, then I guess they should shrink the Daytona down to 35?

Of course, I am exaggerating. The ceramic Daytona should stay its current size. The DJ is too large at 41mm IMO. It should be 36mm or, at most for a modern dress piece, up to 38mm, but no larger.

10klakes · 10 August 2021, 01:29 PM

I would like the Daytona with a slightly bigger case size. I have several, and like it as-is, but if I had the option, and for my wrist size, bigger would be better.

Cru Jones · 10 August 2021, 01:42 PM

What makes the new Sub “bigger” isn’t so much the case. It’s the bracelet and clasp.

interestedinwatches · 10 August 2021, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

What makes the new Sub “bigger” isn’t so much the case. It’s the bracelet and clasp.

The case is .3mm bigger. Either way the case is 40.5mm -- 2mm bigger than the Daytona.

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Yes, a size increase and case change would be better	95	35.71%
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10 August 2021, 08:26 AM	#1
interestedinwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nyc Posts: 734	Would you like a Cermic Daytona updated with the new Sub41mm case and inceasd size? All I can say is I love the Daytona Panda in ceramic. Very nice bezel, and a very nice dial. But man, two things bother me about this watch. First is the size, it's just so small at 38.5mm -- there's hardly any wrist presence. Second is the case itself. In my opinion the fit and finish on the Daytona is unremarkable. The Submariner and GMT cases look higher quality with the mix of brush and polish. The all polish case on the Daytona look soft. I think if the Daytona had the size increase of 40.5mm like the new subs and had a similar case of brush and polish it would be the best Rolex ever created. Thoughts?

10 August 2021, 08:56 AM	#11
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,887	The Daytona wears smaller, especially the black dial/bezel variant. It feels more like a 38-39mm watch (I think it’s actually the latter). __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

10 August 2021, 09:26 AM	#14
watchbiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 62	I feel Daytonas were never meant to be as large as Subs. Throughout most of the Daytona's history, they were smaller than the Sub of the same era (look at 4 digit Daytonas vs 4 digit Subs). I agree the ceramic Daytona wears small for its size, but its mostly due to the black ceramic that frames the case and gives the illusion of something smaller. If you want something that seems larger on your wrist, go for the steel bezel Daytona. Both 116520 and 16520 wear larger than the 116500. __________________ Instagram: watchbiao

10 August 2021, 10:59 AM	#21
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	Yes At least just a tad. Every time I wear either the 500, 520, or 523 I feel like I’m wearing my 214270 or 114300. Granted the 500 feels the biggest it’s still too small and light. Been then again my fav is my SkyD or 126715 so my opinion may be skewed a tad __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

10 August 2021, 08:41 AM	#2
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	the 41 isn't that much bigger.... Don't have a Daytona handy but here's a 41 vs 16610, which I believe has a similar mid-case.

10 August 2021, 08:45 AM	#9
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,570	no current is perfect

10 August 2021, 08:57 AM	#12
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Emphatically, NO!!!

10 August 2021, 09:15 AM	#13
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	It’s perfect the way it is at 38.5mm…

10 August 2021, 09:36 AM	#15
msg315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: usa Posts: 201	agree the daytona is small (too small really) but i dont think the sub case is the answer. the daytona case is gorgeous, it just needs to be a bit bigger.

10 August 2021, 10:19 AM	#16
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 1,057	Absolutely not

10 August 2021, 10:49 AM	#18
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,410	The current Daytona size and proportions are perfect.

10 August 2021, 10:51 AM	#19
Arid "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Smiths Falls Posts: 336	Nope! Don’t mess with perfection.

10 August 2021, 10:53 AM	#20
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Absolutely I think the Daytona would look even better at slightly bigger.

10 August 2021, 10:59 AM	#22
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,495	I think it'd be cool if it was a little bigger. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 August 2021, 01:15 PM	#23
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Daytona is perfect as it is. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

10 August 2021, 01:18 PM	#24
Jack F "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: East coast Posts: 96	Case size update is needed.

10 August 2021, 01:25 PM	#25
Playinwittime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: out! I'm coming. Posts: 199	Every watch seems to be reliving the late 2000s with friggin huge watches. DJs were meant to be classic dress pieces. Now, there’s the bunyon 41mm size. It’s like seeing a 400 lb radioactive apple. Leave this one alone please.

10 August 2021, 01:29 PM	#28
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	I would like the Daytona with a slightly bigger case size. I have several, and like it as-is, but if I had the option, and for my wrist size, bigger would be better.

10 August 2021, 01:42 PM	#29
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	What makes the new Sub “bigger” isn’t so much the case. It’s the bracelet and clasp.

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