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Carlo Miguel · 10 July 2009, 03:22 PM

Hi im just new here in The Rolex Forums.

I just recently bought a Rolex Daytona White Face.

Im just curious, why dint rolex put a date in the daytona model?

Thanks...

allanofcalifornia · 10 July 2009, 03:28 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy and wear it in good health!

Allan

Singslinger · 10 July 2009, 03:36 PM

Welcome and good question! My guess is either that there's simply no space on the dial or that it traditionally didn't have a date (when it was introduced in the 1960s) so they simply went with tradition and excluded a date with the modern versions...but I hasten to add that I'm no expert and others more knowledgeable than I will probably enlighten us.

Z-Sub · 10 July 2009, 04:59 PM

welcome and congratulations, it's certainly a wonderful and beautiful piece

Atomant · 10 July 2009, 05:08 PM

Congratulations on a fine piece!

Carlo Miguel · 10 July 2009, 10:37 PM

Thank you guys for the warm welcome....

Hopefully i could post a pic of my watches someday...

boon626 · 10 July 2009, 10:47 PM

Congrats !! Just bought mine but in black dial a few weeks a go.

Wear it in good health.

Please post some pics....

frank gama · 10 July 2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlo Miguel

Hi im just new here in The Rolex Forums.

I just recently bought a Rolex Daytona White Face.

Im just curious, why dint rolex put a date in the daytona model?

Thanks...

Welcome and contratulations Carlos.

I wore a datejust for about 12 years before I got my daytona 6 months ago. Just before I bought the Daytona I did wonder and wished the Daytona had a date. BUT now (I stare at my daytona first thing in the morning, last thing at night and all day in between) I can tell you that I absolutely love the Daytona just as it is.
As John Holbrook rightly says the daytona dial is simply the most beautiful dial to look at.
I sincerely hope Rolex does not ever put the date and spoil the Daytona.

Carlo Miguel · 10 July 2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by frank gama

Welcome and contratulations Carlos.

I wore a datejust for about 12 years before I got my daytona 6 months ago. Just before I bought the Daytona I did wonder and wished the Daytona had a date. BUT now (I stare at my daytona first thing in the morning, last thing at night and all day in between) I can tell you that I absolutely love the Daytona just as it is.
As John Holbrook rightly says the daytona dial is simply the most beautiful dial to look at.
I sincerely hope Rolex does not ever put the date and spoil the Daytona.

Amen brother, my daytona watch is my anti-depressant antidote.

mikefrmnj · 12 July 2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlo Miguel

Amen brother, my daytona watch is my anti-depressant antidote.

Does that mean it makes you depressed.

Carlo Miguel · 12 July 2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mikefrmnj

Does that mean it makes you depressed.

Hahahaha... :)

weizhen77 · 10 July 2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by frank gama

I sincerely hope Rolex does not ever put the date and spoil the Daytona.

agree

A date will make it look too complex.

Porsche · 11 July 2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlo Miguel

Hi im just new here in The Rolex Forums.

I just recently bought a Rolex Daytona White Face.

Im just curious, why dint rolex put a date in the daytona model?

Thanks...

So you would have to buy a Day-Date as a second Rolex for when you want a date

Carlo Miguel · 11 July 2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

So you would have to buy a Day-Date as a second Rolex for when you want a date

hehehe :) Got my Explorer 2 to tell me the date...

Tools · 11 July 2009, 02:37 AM

Great choice..........

Hey, there's no date because it's a wrist watch....

........not a wrist calendar...

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landroverking · 11 July 2009, 05:22 AM

Congrats and Welcome to TRF.

slysaint · 11 July 2009, 05:46 AM

congrats, please do not admire your watch while driving, trust me even after 2 months now, i havent been able to take my eyes off mine.

jdH · 11 July 2009, 06:46 PM

carlo how much did you get the daytona? which Ad?

topcat30093 · 11 July 2009, 07:10 PM

I know that the Daytona is a classic Rolex watch.
But if imo they were to place a date on it, that would make it complete.

Aston · 11 July 2009, 07:13 PM

Congrat's for your watch Carlo!

Hopefully Rolex didn't put a date on the dial, this will IMHO overcharged the dial. It is currently perfect so!

Wear it in good health

marshallr47 · 11 July 2009, 11:27 PM

Congrats on a wonderful watch. Enjoy it for many years to come.

Art 1 · 11 July 2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlo Miguel

Hi im just new here in The Rolex Forums.

I just recently bought a Rolex Daytona White Face.

Im just curious, why dint rolex put a date in the daytona model?

Thanks...

It would not look as nice if they did.

Athas · 12 July 2009, 10:29 PM

My friend and I have commenced a journey to buy this watch. Its a journey because it takes some time to find one.

Jet · 12 July 2009, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlo Miguel

Hi im just new here in The Rolex Forums.

I just recently bought a Rolex Daytona White Face.

Im just curious, why dint rolex put a date in the daytona model?

Thanks...

Hi Carlo,

It's funny I asked my father (another WIS) the same question after receiving a Daytona from my wife as a b-day present. His reply was "simple elegance my son"! Then he brought out his black faced 6263 & 116520 & made me look at them in detail. After a few minutes, I had to agree w/ his reply.

He also added that if you wanted a date on a fine chrono, you should get a Tudor Big Block, which he does have as well!

Congratulations on your Daytona & I wish that you wear in great health!

Carlo Miguel · 12 July 2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet

Hi Carlo,

It's funny I asked my father (another WIS) the same question after receiving a Daytona from my wife as a b-day present. His reply was "simple elegance my son"! Then he brought out his black faced 6263 & 116520 & made me look at them in detail. After a few minutes, I had to agree w/ his reply.

He also added that if you wanted a date on a fine chrono, you should get a Tudor Big Block, which he does have as well!

Congratulations on your Daytona & I wish that you wear in great health!

Thanks jet, couldn't agree with you more...

jdH · 12 July 2009, 07:48 PM

carlo how much did you pay for your watch?

Carlo Miguel · 12 July 2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jdH

carlo how much did you pay for your watch?

Around $10,400.00 sir. Its more expensive here in the Philippines.

sirjohnbrian · 12 July 2009, 10:11 PM

I suspect that if Rolex started putting dates on the Daytona, it would be a sign that they are desperate for business. They seem to have a reputation for being extremely conservative in changing their designs.

Carlo Miguel · 14 July 2009, 10:25 AM

[QUOTE=sirjohnbrian;1260291]I suspect that if Rolex started putting dates on the Daytona, it would be a sign that they are desperate for business. They seem to have a reputation for being extremely conservative in changing their designs.[/QUOTE

Well, i guess lets put this way. The daytona is the easiest watch to adjust time.

hflee55 · 14 July 2009, 10:58 AM

Congrats on the wonderful daytona!

10 July 2009, 03:22 PM	#1
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Daytona Hi im just new here in The Rolex Forums. I just recently bought a Rolex Daytona White Face. Im just curious, why dint rolex put a date in the daytona model? Thanks...

10 July 2009, 04:59 PM	#4
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10 July 2009, 05:08 PM	#5
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10 July 2009, 10:47 PM	#7
boon626 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Boon Location: MALAYSIA Watch: Rolex Posts: 81	Congrats !! Just bought mine but in black dial a few weeks a go. Wear it in good health. Please post some pics.... __________________ Words have the power to destroy or heal, When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.

11 July 2009, 02:37 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Great choice.......... Hey, there's no date because it's a wrist watch.... ........not a wrist calendar... .................................................. ............................... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 July 2009, 03:28 PM	#2
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Congratulations! Enjoy and wear it in good health! Allan

10 July 2009, 03:36 PM	#3
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Welcome and good question! My guess is either that there's simply no space on the dial or that it traditionally didn't have a date (when it was introduced in the 1960s) so they simply went with tradition and excluded a date with the modern versions...but I hasten to add that I'm no expert and others more knowledgeable than I will probably enlighten us.

10 July 2009, 10:37 PM	#6
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Thank you guys for the warm welcome.... Hopefully i could post a pic of my watches someday...

11 July 2009, 05:22 AM	#16
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Congrats and Welcome to TRF.

11 July 2009, 05:46 AM	#17
slysaint Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dhaka Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 18	congrats, please do not admire your watch while driving, trust me even after 2 months now, i havent been able to take my eyes off mine.

11 July 2009, 06:46 PM	#18
jdH "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Posts: 285	carlo how much did you get the daytona? which Ad?

11 July 2009, 07:10 PM	#19
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	I know that the Daytona is a classic Rolex watch. But if imo they were to place a date on it, that would make it complete. __________________

11 July 2009, 07:13 PM	#20
Aston "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: France Posts: 79	Congrat's for your watch Carlo! Hopefully Rolex didn't put a date on the dial, this will IMHO overcharged the dial. It is currently perfect so! Wear it in good health

11 July 2009, 11:27 PM	#21
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Congrats on a wonderful watch. Enjoy it for many years to come. __________________ Ron

12 July 2009, 10:29 PM	#23
Athas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Watch: SD,Daytona,P233,PO Posts: 163	Congtatulations My friend and I have commenced a journey to buy this watch. Its a journey because it takes some time to find one.

12 July 2009, 07:48 PM	#26
jdH "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Posts: 285	carlo how much did you pay for your watch?

12 July 2009, 10:11 PM	#28
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I suspect that if Rolex started putting dates on the Daytona, it would be a sign that they are desperate for business. They seem to have a reputation for being extremely conservative in changing their designs. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

14 July 2009, 10:25 AM	#29
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	[QUOTE=sirjohnbrian;1260291]I suspect that if Rolex started putting dates on the Daytona, it would be a sign that they are desperate for business. They seem to have a reputation for being extremely conservative in changing their designs.[/QUOTE Well, i guess lets put this way. The daytona is the easiest watch to adjust time.

14 July 2009, 10:58 AM	#30
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Congrats on the wonderful daytona!

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