BLNR or White Daytona C???

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by lig

I think we are all having a bit of fun with this thread.

I agree.

That's why I enjoy this forum so much.

Cheers, friend.

[lig]

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

I agree.

That's why I enjoy this forum so much.

Cheers, friend.

Indeed. :

Don't try a Platona. The feel is completely different than an SS Daytona. You'll want it.

[rpl77]

Originally Posted by lig

Indeed. :



Don't try a Platona. The feel is completely different than an SS Daytona. You'll want it.

I tried one on a couple of weeks before I got mine--it felt really nice indeed! I just can't fathom spending that much on a watch. One day maybe....


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[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Love the look of the 116519ln myself as well. The new Oysterflex wear a little bigger, as does the Platona visually with its ceramic bezel and larger case. Full disclosure, the Oysterflex I have only tried on at a Basel preview and the Platona is a bit out of the range I'd look to spend. But I have owned the 116505 and quite enjoyed the case and size, other than the flashiness of the RG. It wore a lot like the 5 digit SS GMTs (at least in my experience), albeit a bit heavier.

The 116519LN looked bigger visually, but still not a huge watch by any means. Essentially, the best I could describe the PM references (outside of YG bracelet and its case matching the SS, TT), when compared to the SS is that the larger case references pretty much wear as if you imagine the left side lugs of the SS also being on the right side, instead of the slimmed down right side lugs you see on the SS, TT, YG. Between 1 and 2 o'clock the difference is very noticeable (visually at least) when you switch between the two style cases. To me the SS looks more historically inspired,while the larger PM cases, more modern.

Thank you for the feedback on that!!! I've been reading about how good the wg Daytona value is and how it wears a little larger. I've wanted to check one out. I've been hoping that there are some references mentioned. I've thought about a Platona but I don't like the pm hit in value.

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by lig

Indeed. :

Don't try a Platona. The feel is completely different than an SS Daytona. You'll want it.

I've already decided that I put a platona on my wrist it's going home with me. The heaviness would like assuage any issues that I have with the Daytona's wrist presence.

And it's freakin beautiful.

[rpl77]

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

Thank you for the feedback on that!!! I've been reading about how good the wg Daytona value is and how it wears a little larger. I've wanted to check one out. I've been hoping that there are some references mentioned. I've thought about a Platona but I don't like the pm hit in value.

I tried the white gold and platona while on vacation. The platona felt/looked more impressive on my wrist, but the blue dial on WG is stunning too.


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[ccaballero]

schnitzerphilip,

You're the best.

[Chiboy]

I was thinking to preserve my on-line masculinity, I'd have to sell my watch, but thankfully the last few posts have me reconsidering.

Watches: the ultimate "to each his own"

[schnitzerphilip]

Originally Posted by richard371

Agreed. I was into big watches for a few years and have sold them off. Can't even give my dsotm away. I think the big watch trend is dying off a bit.

Yes, the trend is nearing its end, you can see the introductions from most watch makers are coming down in size and the vintage market is on fire.

Originally Posted by rpl77

Well said

Thank you.

Originally Posted by ejvette

^^^^ Well said

Thank you.

Originally Posted by AS1

LOL!!

LOL, it's hard for you, owning not one but two effeminate timepieces.

Originally Posted by ccaballero

schnitzerphilip,

You're the best.

That's what my ballet teacher tells me.

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I was thinking to preserve my on-line masculinity, I'd have to sell my watch, but thankfully the last few posts have me reconsidering.

I just shaved my legs as we're off to our beach house for the holiday weekend and the Daytona makes a terrific ankle bracelet.

[schnitzerphilip]

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

And of the twenty or so "why does the Daytona look so small," "is the Daytona a woman's watch" type posts (paraphrasing) that you can find with a simple google search.

Gee, we didn't know that was out there. Tell us, does it feel special to be the first person ever to drop that grenade in a Rolex discussion forum?

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

The difference between my post and yours was that I was comfortable giving the contrarian opinion because I figured that everyone who posted in this thread would endlessly compliment that 116500 and frankly I didn't feel that that was representative of everyone's ownership experience.

We have thick skin and can take the criticism.

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

I spoke for myself and told op to do research. You're trying to speak for the entire Daytonac wearing world and that is where you err.

You're trolling us and you think we are oblivious to it which is where you err.

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

The watch is dainty and effeminate, in its wear characteristics. That is my opinion. But guess what, it's the opinion of hundreds of others on these very forums and other forums - as evidenced by the myriad posts about it that you can find with a simple google search.

Again with your amazing discovery, that some people don't like a particular watch. At TRF we tend to be nice to each other and embrace the differences in our tastes, it helps us learn something. Twas a time in my life where I thought a Datejust was an old man's watch; I now appreciate them, love them actually, and have added a few to my collection.

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

Im sorry that you weren't prepared to open a Daytona thread and read an opinion that didn't contain copious amounts of salivation over it. Not me bro.

Yes, we were just stunned that someone thinks the Daytona is "small". Because we've never heard that before. This really takes us aback. We are going to need like a whole minute to recover from the damage you think you've caused and appear to be so proud of.

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

If you want that, read the umpteen numbers of those that have existed here for the better part of fifteen months. Thankfully this board is awesome and diverse and tolerant enough to stand opinions that flow contrary to the echo chamber. And that's whereabouts you'll find me.

Again, most of us have been on discussion forums for 20+ years and if you're going to troll us you really have to do better than this.

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

The watch isn't that great. I've told you why it isn't. It's effeminate in my opinion. I have a 7.25 wrist. And it's really really small and dainty. Very feminine, in fact. That's not a knock on anyone; it's an observation about the watch's architecture. I like the watch aesthetically - specifically the dial and the fit and finish. Remember, I own it.

Yes, it's a girly watch. How about you say it a sixth time because, you know, we didn't get it the first five times.

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

Actually, I've owned both dials. And I was able to get a third for someone about seven months ago. Doubt me, pm me and I'll send you pics. I was one of the first to get it in May last year (black dial). I had the white dial by August. All at retail as a preferred customer. Don't believe me, check my pics and posts in the "116500 owners thread" from last year May.

And this matters to us why? We Daytona Girls have lots of money too. It's not a cheap trinket.

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

So I'm not someone just projecting my frustration because I really want it but can't obtain one. I'm a very early owner and the watch is middling at best all things considered.

Please Google "troll lessons". And come back when you have better skills.

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

Sorry that doesn't comport with your Daytona ownership experience. Again, nothing against you and I'll respect your opinion. Just don't marginalize mine.

Your opinion isn't marginalized. It's just redundant. Like really redundant. Like obscenely redundant.

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by schnitzerphilip

Gee, we didn't know that was out there. Tell us, does it feel special to be the first person ever to drop that grenade in a Rolex discussion forum?



We have thick skin and can take the criticism.



You're trolling us and you think we are oblivious to it which is where you err.



Again with your amazing discovery, that some people don't like a particular watch. At TRF we tend to be nice to each other and embrace the differences in our tastes, it helps us learn something. Twas a time in my life where I thought a Datejust was an old man's watch; I now appreciate them, love them actually, and have added a few to my collection.



Yes, we were just stunned that someone thinks the Daytona is "small". Because we've never heard that before. This really takes us aback. We are going to need like a whole minute to recover from the damage you think you've caused and appear to be so proud of.



Again, most of us have been on discussion forums for 20+ years and if you're going to troll us you really have to do better than this.



Yes, it's a girly watch. How about you say it a sixth time because, you know, we didn't get it the first five times.



And this matters to us why? We Daytona Girls have lots of money too. It's not a cheap trinket.



Please Google "troll lessons". And come back when you have better skills.



Your opinion isn't marginalized. It's just redundant. Like really redundant. Like obscenely redundant.

Thank you for you kind thoughts and words. The ad hominems are a nice touch. Thankfully, in my line of work, I'm accustomed to logical fallacies and strategic sensationalism.

All the "troll" talk and strawmen doesn't really do much to detract from my original points about the 116500. I renew those herein for the record. But at least your last post was a fun little exercise in inanity that achieved its, likely unintended, objective of allowing me to disenchant myself from the mistaken belief that everyone who wears a Rolex should be able to approach critique with class and is aware of the under-appreciated grammatical rule that certain punctuation exists within the quotation marks.

At the end of the day I'm going to take the road suggested to me via private message by two respected members of this community (you know who you are and thank you) and ignore your unique brand of conversation.

Be well sir and hopefully, in the future, you can disagree without being disagreeable. Until then, drinks are on me.

Indeed.

[schnitzerphilip]

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

Thank you for you kind thoughts and words. The ad hominems are a nice touch. Thankfully, in my line of work, I'm accustomed to logical fallacies and strategic sensationalism.

All the "troll" talk and strawmen doesn't really do much to detract from my original points about the 116500. I renew those herein for the record. But at least your last post was a fun little exercise in inanity that achieved its, likely unintended, objective of allowing me to disenchant myself from the mistaken belief that everyone who wears a Rolex should be able to approach critique with class and is aware of the under-appreciated grammatical rule that certain punctuation exists within the quotation marks.

At the end of the day I'm going to take the road suggested to me via private message by two respected members of this community (you know who you are and thank you) and ignore your unique brand of conversation.

Be well sir and hopefully, in the future, you can disagree without being disagreeable. Until then, drinks are on me.

Indeed.

The dead giveaway of a college student is the overuse of grown-up words.

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by schnitzerphilip

The dead giveaway of a college student is the overuse of grown-up words.

Oh indeed.

[Lurizzle]

SOO... how bout those Daytona and BLNRs.

It's worthy to note that both the GMT Owner's thread and the Daytona 500 Owner's thread are on the front page, seemingly duking it out. It's clear that these two brands are in high demand if we go by this highly scientific metric, lol


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[Chrono_lando]

Soooo this post got way out of hand. Would someone be willing to answer my question about the AD and flipping the Daytona? Can that get back to Rolex and hurt the AD?


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[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Chrono_lando

Soooo this post got way out of hand. Would someone be willing to answer my question about the AD and flipping the Daytona? Can that get back to Rolex and hurt the AD?

The only logical way it could get back to Rolex/AD is if the new owner sent the watch to RSC for some reason and the name didn't reconcile with who bought it.

[Rodrigo082]

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

Actually, my experience and the experience of four or five others who followed my post.

And of the twenty or so "why does the Daytona look so small," "is the Daytona a woman's watch" type posts (paraphrasing) that you can find with a simple google search.

The difference between my post and yours was that I was comfortable giving the contrarian opinion because I figured that everyone who posted in this thread would endlessly compliment that 116500 and frankly I didn't feel that that was representative of everyone's ownership experience.

I spoke for myself and told op to do research. You're trying to speak for the entire Daytonac wearing world and that is where you err.

The watch is dainty and effeminate, in its wear characteristics. That is my opinion. But guess what, it's the opinion of hundreds of others on these very forums and other forums - as evidenced by the myriad posts about it that you can find with a simple google search.

Im sorry that you weren't prepared to open a Daytona thread and read an opinion that didn't contain copious amounts of salivation over it.

Not me bro.

If you want that, read the umpteen numbers of those that have existed here for the better part of fifteen months. Thankfully this board is awesome and diverse and tolerant enough to stand opinions that flow contrary to the echo chamber.

And that's whereabouts you'll find me.

I'll tell it like it is. Don't like it, skip over my posts. No harm, no foul.

The watch isn't that great. I've told you why it isn't. It's effeminate in my opinion. I have a 7.25 wrist. And it's really really small and dainty. Very feminine, in fact. That's not a knock on anyone; it's an observation about the watch's architecture. I like the watch aesthetically - specifically the dial and the fit and finish. Remember, I own it. Actually, I've owned both dials. And I was able to get a third for someone about seven months ago. Doubt me, pm me and I'll send you pics. I was one of the first to get it in May last year (black dial). I had the white dial by August. All at retail as a preferred customer. Don't believe me, check my pics and posts in the "116500 owners thread" from last year May.

So I'm not someone just projecting my frustration because I really want it but can't obtain one. I'm a very early owner and the watch is middling at best all things considered.

Sorry that doesn't comport with your Daytona ownership experience. Again, nothing against you and I'll respect your opinion. Just don't marginalize mine.

Indeed - I owned as well and I sold it few months later (at Least made a good profit) but its small watch and actually I was Not impress at all. I'm sure the hype is cooling down - jus like we do, many owners have the same opinion and I know a couple of them.

[crazycarlitos]

Hahaha don't get ur panties in a bunch because someone doesn't like the watch u wear...
as long as u like it, that's all that matters, no?

some of u guys get so defensive, as if u designed the daytonaC. Lol

[ttomczak]

I think this is the point. If you don't like it, pass it along at a profit to someone else. I was at my AD this morning and we were talking about the red SD, the Daytona of course came up (no, I'm not a fan, but that's just me, I like watches with dates), he indicated the only customers who will have a chance are the ones who are long term BIG customers (this is a USA wide AD). This type of info has been posted before in other threads. So if you get the call at MSRP, jump on it...

Just my 2 cents.