Daytona as an only watch?

[kcmo]

I wear mine pretty much daily and yes it has some surface scratches, but they don't bother me. I smile every time I check the time and that alone is worth it! A stunning piece!

[Jack T]

Daytona is a nice piece, but not an everyday watch for me.

[krieves]

I thought I'd wear my Daytona more as a dress watch and my Explorer II would be my daily wear watch. I'm finding that I wear my Daytona more and more. I just love it. It could easily be my only watch.

[Rodmo]

Originally Posted by gmtm2

i think that every ss rolex is an everyday beater...

+1

[Joey_V]

Yes you can use it daily. Lots of people do. Only thing you're missing is a date, but you'll get used to it in a couple of days.

[Lucky777]

I do not own a Daytona, however, would have no problem wearing one as a daily. I am sure many on the forum have them as daily wearers...

[SALTY]

Originally Posted by SUBversive

I can't see any downside to having a Daytona as your "only" watch.

Other than the lack of date, I agree with you.

I do really like my SS White Dial but I would like it more if it had a date, some lume and was a little more legible.

P.S. I'm over 50.

[scottb2]

ones better than none :0)

[Rex22]

My daytona was my only watch for a year and it held up great.Im pretty careful though.

[roadie1]

Originally Posted by 6263forlife

My 6263 black face daytona from the eighties has been on my hand for over thirty years.
It looks new and it has no scratches except some smaller than hairline ones that can be buffed out easily which I never do since they are only visible with strong magnification and I like the watch original.

It is one of the most impressive features in my opinion to be able to stay looking new besides its perfect time keeping and elegant appearance I never tire off.
If it was not that dependable in both aesthetics and function it would not have the personal value it has to me, regardless of what the market suggest because of the collectors driving the values up.

Like all items of quality they are made to be used,so yes I have one watch only I use daily and I enjoy it every time I have to see the time with the added pleasure that comes from having it so long which adds to the pleasure of using it daily.

I thought I wanted to purchase another modern Daytona but when I see photos here with their huge shiny bezels with scratches visible to the eye and they belong to watch aficionados that probably never wear them daily I changed my mind about getting one

Would to see some pics of your watch!

[T-Bag]

After having a Daytona for three months, I have come to grips with the fact that I need the date function on my watch.

[raclaims]

My Daytona was my one and only for like 10 years

It's a beast

[s14roller]

Originally Posted by raclaims

My Daytona was my one and only for like 10 years

It's a beast

Cant trust ferrari owners

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by roadie1

Would to see some pics of your watch!

X2..

[gas_electric]

Every watch will show wear, especially the more you wear it.

Polished surfaces will always show hairline scratches very readily.

Whether or not that'll bother you depends on whether or not you expect the watch to 'look' perfect with use.

Otherwise, the Daytona is extremely durable and makes a great everyday beater.

[GradyPhilpott]

There's not a man, woman, or child alive who doesn't need at least 20 watches.

It's like bowling balls. You think you can get by with one entry-level reactive ball, then as you get into the game and understand how it all works, you realize that you need multiple high-performance balls, a plastic ball, and there's still a place for that entry-level ball in your arsenal.

I'm just kidding about the watches. The right watch could very well serve as one's only watch and I think the best company for finding such a watch is the Rolex Oyster line.

The bowling ball analogy is the truth, though.

[polarinda]

when i know what date it is on that day, i wear my daytona.

[Bruin Watch]

Grady, spoken like a real bowler...

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

There's not a man, woman, or child alive who doesn't need at least 20 watches.

It's like bowling balls. You think you can get by with one entry-level reactive ball, then as you get into the game and understand how it all works, you realize that you need multiple high-performance balls, a plastic ball, and there's still a place for that entry-level ball in your arsenal.

I'm just kidding about the watches. The right watch could very well serve as one's only watch and I think the best company for finding such a watch is the Rolex Oyster line.

The bowling ball analogy is the truth, though.

[Dr. Robert]

Brush out those pcls & you have a watch
for the ages

[6263forlife]

Need to take more and clear ones.
Bessel has no scratches.
This watch is bullet proof.
This photo was at quarter century of use,still looks new after thirty years plus
Nothing wrong with Ferrari owners.....they like to fix their cars a lot but when serviced right they are almost as good as an old 6263 from the eighties....in pleasure of driving not the show....

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by 6263forlife

Need to take more and clear ones.
Bessel has no scratches.
This watch is bullet proof.
This photo was at quarter century of use,still looks new after thirty years plus
Nothing wrong with Ferrari owners.....they like to fix their cars a lot but when serviced right they are almost as good as an old 6263 from the eighties....in pleasure of driving not the show....

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Cars not bad either

[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Yes you can use it daily. Lots of people do. Only thing you're missing is a date, but you'll get used to it in a couple of days.

What I have found is to concentrate on the date in the morning and the rest of the day it is no problem remembering.

[roadie1]

Originally Posted by 6263forlife

Need to take more and clear ones.
Bessel has no scratches.
This watch is bullet proof.
This photo was at quarter century of use,still looks new after thirty years plus
Nothing wrong with Ferrari owners.....they like to fix their cars a lot but when serviced right they are almost as good as an old 6263 from the eighties....in pleasure of driving not the show....

Awesome! Need more pics please!


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[kcmo]

Originally Posted by 6263forlife

Need to take more and clear ones.
Bessel has no scratches.
This watch is bullet proof.
This photo was at quarter century of use,still looks new after thirty years plus
Nothing wrong with Ferrari owners.....they like to fix their cars a lot but when serviced right they are almost as good as an old 6263 from the eighties....in pleasure of driving not the show....

Incredible! Your Daytona is simply beautiful!!!!

I wish you many more decades of happy wear with it!!!

[iinsic]

Having only one watch is something I think about, but haven't lived with in a very long time.

However, if I had to choose only one of my watches, the Daytona would easily be the first choice. I never tire of wearing it.

As for wabi, I've never cared about that with any of my watches. They still look really good.

Rob

[OCGirl]

I wear my TT Daytona almost everyday. I don't wear it for water sports. Other than that it a beautiful timepiece for all occasions.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by OCGirl

I wear my TT Daytona almost everyday. I don't wear it for water sports. Other than that it a beautiful timepiece for all occasions.

Hi OCGirl How long have you had yours? Have to agree that a Daytona is suitable for all occasions!

[OCGirl]

Been wearing it for four years. I'm picking up my SS Daytona in black dial in two months :)

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by OCGirl

Been wearing it for four years. I'm picking up my SS Daytona in black dial in two months :)

Wow, my white SS is 4 years old this month! Ahhh, a black SS next? These are addicting aren't they?! Congrats! Hope to see your photos once it arrives!

[raclaims]

Originally Posted by s14roller

Cant trust ferrari owners