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imranahmed · 7 February 2010, 10:59 PM

I had the good luck to wear my friend's 'Paul Newman; daytona yesterday. However without any prejudice or malice I feel the current model to to is aesthetically superior atleast in my opinon. Basically the current dial has come down from 1990's ? but there have been other dials which I have noticed in books and auction catalogues, pre and post 'Newman' daytona.I wonder which dial is liked by the fellow members. Having said that I would have loved to inherit a 'Newman' version so I could sell it, but in 1950's and 60's my dad's generation preferred the day date or datejust as that is what a Rolex watch was meant to look like with it's fluted bezel. By the way the large watch pieces in rolex sponsored tournaments still feature the fluted gold bezel .

alfanator · 7 February 2010, 11:06 PM

A matt black dial with FAT hands would be nice in the current line up.

padi56 · 7 February 2010, 11:12 PM

Afraid today quite a few call some Daytona a Paul Newman. The only true Paul Newman models are models 6239 and 6241 exotic cream dial non screw down pushers exotic three colour dial and square markers in the sub dials.Many call the 6263 Paul Newman's but they did not come into production till late 1970s and were in production till 1988 but now with screw down pushes.Now why did Rolex stop making these models,well first IMHO they were very very poor sellers at the time.Second they were manual wind and then everyone wanted automatic watches.Third Rolex had never made a chronograph movement they mainly used movements from ETA Valjoux.Its ironic some of the most valuable Rolex today done even have a Rolex made movement.

And no this one is not for sale.

jm433 · 23 March 2010, 04:18 PM

Absolutely gorgeous watch. I'd be hard pressed between this and the Paul Newman. Think I like this better. I really don't care for the modern Daytona. I know blasphemy.

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Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid today quite a few call some Daytona a Paul Newman. The only true Paul Newman models are models 6239 and 6241 exotic cream dial non screw down pushers exotic three colour dial and square markers in the sub dials.Many call the 6263 Paul Newman's but they did not come into production till late 1970s and were in production till 1988 but now with screw down pushes.Now why did Rolex stop making these models,well first IMHO they were very very poor sellers at the time.Second they were manual wind and then everyone wanted automatic watches.Third Rolex had never made a chronograph movement they mainly used movements from ETA Valjoux.Its ironic some of the most valuable Rolex today done even have a Rolex made movement.

And no this one is not for sale.

LnL · 23 March 2010, 01:10 PM

To add to what Padi wrote, they also really weren't that good of a watch! We (my dad bought it new, wore it for nearly 10 years, then gave it to me) had one identical to the one pictured above. It was pretty frustrating when you actually wanted to time something, and you unscrew the lock-down and the WHOLE button comes out! Combined, we had our Daytona for about 12 years, and about 5 of those it was down for repairs.

Sure was pretty, though.

Lee

Gaijin · 23 March 2010, 01:22 PM

I like the Black Dial WG Daytona...

cronin · 23 March 2010, 01:22 PM

is it strange that I would literally do anything for a Paul Newman??

Singslinger · 23 March 2010, 01:32 PM

I think the white gold Daytona with meteorite dial is the best looking, followed by the white dial Zenith S/S model.

nyfida · 23 March 2010, 01:49 PM

I have been loving the panda dial arabic white faced two tone model. I think it looks great and thinking off purchasing it. It seems quite rare as I don't see many members here with this watch if any.

mb hawaii · 23 March 2010, 03:53 PM

Rose Gold or YG with the Paul Newman dial has my vote.

marie · 23 March 2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

I think the white gold Daytona with meteorite dial is the best looking

The Meteorite dial is stunning for certain.

Rolex Freak · 24 March 2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

I think the white gold Daytona with meteorite dial is the best looking, followed by the white dial Zenith S/S model.

x2

Faide · 24 March 2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cronin

is it strange that I would literally do anything for a Paul Newman??

I'd do it first!

_Faide

TheDeuce · 23 March 2010, 04:04 PM

Two tone with a slate dial. The slate really picks up the stainless steel...

cody p · 23 March 2010, 04:40 PM

i like the old ones without crown guards the best. also the ones with the zenith movement.

icnbne · 23 March 2010, 05:00 PM

yeah, the vintage daytonas are real gems..

gone-rolex-mad · 23 March 2010, 05:48 PM

SS white and YG PN Daytonas are the muts nuts!

Fearsome Puppy · 23 March 2010, 05:58 PM

Personally, I like the WG white dial version - the black sub dials and red markers has me drooling...

Omega_Precision · 23 March 2010, 05:58 PM

Currently....would be a WG Daytona with the red hands.

alphamale2012 · 23 March 2010, 08:30 PM

IMO its one above. Looks great padi.

HL65 · 23 March 2010, 09:34 PM

Love my Panda!!

Panda new.jpg

InVision · 24 March 2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Love my Panda!!

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Come on Ken take that tag off !!

Mike

HL65 · 24 March 2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by InVision

Come on Ken take that tag off !!

Mike

Now that I am back at home--now more on the road--I promise to take some new pictures soon!!!!

FLAJIM · 23 March 2010, 09:52 PM

I would take any Daytona, but when I can save enough to buy it, It will be the S/S white face.

Be Safe JIM

rfknauss · 24 March 2010, 06:54 AM

I like Ken's Panda!

Hotspur · 24 March 2010, 08:00 AM

The Panda does look good

HL65 · 24 March 2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

I like Ken's Panda!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotspur

The Panda does look good

Thanks guys!!!

SUPERDOC · 24 March 2010, 11:46 AM

EVEROSE...either dial...Can't decide between the two

Boopie · 24 March 2010, 12:03 PM

Paul Newman and the meteorite dial.

marke · 24 March 2010, 09:27 AM

I love my two daytonas

7 February 2010, 10:59 PM	#1
imranahmed Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Imran Location: Karachi Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 146	Which is the best looking daytona ? I had the good luck to wear my friend's 'Paul Newman; daytona yesterday. However without any prejudice or malice I feel the current model to to is aesthetically superior atleast in my opinon. Basically the current dial has come down from 1990's ? but there have been other dials which I have noticed in books and auction catalogues, pre and post 'Newman' daytona.I wonder which dial is liked by the fellow members. Having said that I would have loved to inherit a 'Newman' version so I could sell it, but in 1950's and 60's my dad's generation preferred the day date or datejust as that is what a Rolex watch was meant to look like with it's fluted bezel. By the way the large watch pieces in rolex sponsored tournaments still feature the fluted gold bezel .

7 February 2010, 11:12 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	Afraid today quite a few call some Daytona a Paul Newman. The only true Paul Newman models are models 6239 and 6241 exotic cream dial non screw down pushers exotic three colour dial and square markers in the sub dials.Many call the 6263 Paul Newman's but they did not come into production till late 1970s and were in production till 1988 but now with screw down pushes.Now why did Rolex stop making these models,well first IMHO they were very very poor sellers at the time.Second they were manual wind and then everyone wanted automatic watches.Third Rolex had never made a chronograph movement they mainly used movements from ETA Valjoux.Its ironic some of the most valuable Rolex today done even have a Rolex made movement. And no this one is not for sale. __________________ 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

23 March 2010, 05:00 PM	#16
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	yeah, the vintage daytonas are real gems.. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

23 March 2010, 05:48 PM	#17
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	SS white and YG PN Daytonas are the muts nuts! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

23 March 2010, 05:58 PM	#18
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Personally, I like the WG white dial version - the black sub dials and red markers has me drooling... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

7 February 2010, 11:06 PM	#2
alfanator "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle/Shanghai Posts: 134	A matt black dial with FAT hands would be nice in the current line up.

23 March 2010, 01:10 PM	#5
LnL "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seabrook, Tx Watch: 6263 Daytona Posts: 82	To add to what Padi wrote, they also really weren't that good of a watch! We (my dad bought it new, wore it for nearly 10 years, then gave it to me) had one identical to the one pictured above. It was pretty frustrating when you actually wanted to time something, and you unscrew the lock-down and the WHOLE button comes out! Combined, we had our Daytona for about 12 years, and about 5 of those it was down for repairs. Sure was pretty, though. Lee

23 March 2010, 01:22 PM	#6
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I like the Black Dial WG Daytona...

23 March 2010, 01:22 PM	#7
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	is it strange that I would literally do anything for a Paul Newman??

23 March 2010, 01:32 PM	#8
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I think the white gold Daytona with meteorite dial is the best looking, followed by the white dial Zenith S/S model.

23 March 2010, 01:49 PM	#9
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 539	I have been loving the panda dial arabic white faced two tone model. I think it looks great and thinking off purchasing it. It seems quite rare as I don't see many members here with this watch if any.

23 March 2010, 03:53 PM	#10
mb hawaii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sunny Hawaii Watch: 116528 /126715CHNR Posts: 451	Rose Gold or YG with the Paul Newman dial has my vote.

23 March 2010, 04:04 PM	#14
TheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Winnipeg Watch: DD&YM&DaytonaOMy Posts: 294	Two tone with a slate dial. The slate really picks up the stainless steel...

23 March 2010, 04:40 PM	#15
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i like the old ones without crown guards the best. also the ones with the zenith movement.

23 March 2010, 05:58 PM	#19
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Currently....would be a WG Daytona with the red hands.

23 March 2010, 08:30 PM	#20
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	IMO its one above. Looks great padi.

23 March 2010, 09:34 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	Love my Panda!! Panda new.jpg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 March 2010, 09:52 PM	#24
FLAJIM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Daytona Beach, FL Watch: 114060 Sub Posts: 243	I would take any Daytona, but when I can save enough to buy it, It will be the S/S white face. Be Safe JIM

24 March 2010, 06:54 AM	#25
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	I like Ken's Panda! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

24 March 2010, 08:00 AM	#26
Hotspur "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: England Posts: 8	The Panda does look good

24 March 2010, 11:46 AM	#28
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	EVEROSE...either dial...Can't decide between the two

24 March 2010, 12:03 PM	#29
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,949	Paul Newman and the meteorite dial.

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