Rolex Daytona on women. Is it acceptable?

[SherryHenderson]

I know this is an old thread but I couldn't resist chiming in. Here is my take on the issue. I think that the Daytona is the perfect women's watch. It looks good, is practical, and goes with just about any accessory and outfit. Not only are Daytona watches acceptable, but I think that it is expected now that so many women want them. I have proof too.

[Halifax Daytona UK]

My wife loves wearing my 116520 APH White Dial Daytona , …… in fact too much

[SS Oyster]

My wife’s watch collection consists of:
1. 16600 Sea Dweller
2. 116500 Daytona white dial
3. 126515 Daytona black dial sundust subs

All are 40mm watches, obviously her preference.

She once owned an IWC Big Pilot, but 46.2mm was too big even for her.

Wrist size 6-1/4”










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[codecow]

Originally Posted by ninjin

It's ok to wear any watch as long as it fits and looks right. My wife wears 28 and 31mm DJ too and would love to wear something from my collection but her wrist is just to small... When she tries on Daytona, the watch case is bigger than her wrist, so funny.

Here is her with 31mm and to me that is the perfect size for her, which she agrees too.

Same. My wife sold all her Rolex that were larger than 31 and now she has only 31 and smaller.

[KatGirl]

Most of my watches would be considered men’s watches. To me, they are just watches. Of course, your wife can wear it!

Kat


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[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by INC

OP: I don't think it's a good idea to tell her that these watches look good on her... if you want to wear them in the future... because if you say now that they look at least as good on her as they do on you, then from now on she will wear them all, and you will wear none of them.

She can only wear one at a time….

Kat


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[Lumberjact]

This is indeed an interesting topic to discuss in 2025, to say the very least…

[Mr Ben]

Originally Posted by amh

Genie Bouchard likes hers

I remember this thread from first time round. Thought I’d pop in and check that this picture looks as perfect as it did the first time I saw it.

And the answer is yes, indeed it does. No-one could look at this and say that a lady can’t wear a Daytona. Just wow…

[worldofoyster]

it's thin enough that it can be worn by both genders

[epX]

Daytona looks superb on women! Look at Victoria Beckham, Sofia Vergara, Madison Beer..

[kritameth]

Originally Posted by epX

Daytona looks superb on women! Look at Victoria Beckham, Sofia Vergara, Madison Beer..

If I wanted to see beautiful women I would just look at my wife.

Honey, if you're reading this, can I please get a Patek??

[frank gama]

Originally Posted by kritameth

If I wanted to see beautiful women I would just look at my wife.

Honey, if you're reading this, can I please get a Patek??

[jb335]

There are no rules but if there were, a rule would be that Daytonas look phenomenal on women

[SS Oyster]

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[Al Roy]

I think it’s so cool to see a female wear any Rolex..especially a Daytona and in a casual atmosphere

[Cassian739]

Originally Posted by kritameth

If I wanted to see beautiful women I would just look at my wife.

Honey, if you're reading this, can I please get a Patek??

Daytona's look just as good, if not better, on a woman's wrist. Though more so for the 11 vs 12 series - the 12 were beefed up, likely due to men complaining

[georgekart]

I think Daytona looks great on women. It's both not too large anyway AND is undeniably a sports watch. Which should be larger. So while a DD40 might be too much for a lady, a Daytona that's about the same size looks good because it's supposed to look large.

[SLWoodster]

wife is an attorney, thinks the 2 tone daytona is a great watch for her to match with jewelry but wants a full stainless with ceramic bezel.

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by Cassian739

Daytona's look just as good, if not better, on a woman's wrist. Though more so for the 11 vs 12 series - the 12 were beefed up, likely due to men complaining

It’s not any bigger.


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[PenDelicate]

38.5mm.
Perfect, perfect size.

[Roddypeepa]

Daytona can look good on women but don’t confuse a beautiful woman looking good with a Daytona on with a beautifully fitted Daytona on a woman looking good.

There’s a photo of charlize theron with some kind of oversized diver on fitting like a pair of handcuffs on a toddler - she looks fine but it’s not the watch it’s her!


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[joli160]

If this works than a Daytona is no problem.

[kritameth]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

It’s not any bigger.


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As an owner of both, I can unequivocally say, it is bigger. But, as always, your display of human equivalence of AI hallucination is fascinating and I am here for it!

[Cassian739]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

It’s not any bigger.


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"The new Rolex Daytona is bigger, wider, and flashier on the outside, with a fresh dial covering up a movement re-engineered for the first time in almost a quarter of a century"

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/the-def...500ln-version/

[CarlOver]

If it physically fits on the wrist, then it’s acceptable. If she wears such small watches, I don’t think she will like the Daytona. Let her decide. Be ready for the watch to get banged up though.

[OTWDT]

I believe Anyone can wear any watch the like

[Phlippe]

The days of larger watches only being for men are past. Body mass along with wrist diameter, muscle tone & shape have more to do with if a watch looks attractive on a person than birth sex. Most slight people can pull off wearing a large watch, but larger people have a hard time wearing a small watch, unless you’re Muhammad Ali with a Cartier Tank.

[Kevin Rohrer]

If it's ok for Kristi Noem to wear one, it is ok for any woman.

https://www.aol.com/kristi-noem-appe...203115716.html

[seosub]

Personally not a fan of the look, but that doesn't matter does it - cool to see that different people enjoy different looks..