Wearability Daytona vs Sub?

[GMT2BATMAN]

I am patiently waiting for a Daytona. I don't want anything that wears larger than my sub. Can anyone comment on what wears larger between the two. Is one more comfortable than the other? Yes, i am aware they are both 40mm but other factors come in to play. Comments on the oyster flex and SS models would be appreciated.

[Tools]

The Daytona is a slightly thinner and smaller watch than the Sub, It also doesn't have the cumbersome large clasp of the Subs.

Daytona is a comfortable, every-day watch, if you can get past the visibility issues with them.

[Art 1]

The Daytona wears very small. You have no worries that it will wear larger than your Sub.

[GMT2BATMAN]

Thank you guys!

[42itus]

I have 6.5" wrists and the Daytona fits me better. I find it more comfortable. Like others have said, it wears smaller than a Sub. Good luck!

[richard371]

I’ve had many subs and Daytona’s. I have a 6.5” wrist and prefer the thinness and thinner lugs of the Daytona. Actually I prefer the 16610 over the 116610 if I had to wear a sub. Those fat lugs just don’t do it for me. I feel Rolex will phase them out eventually. Seems like they did with the new SD.

[Crazy Lugs]

Current Daytona wears noticeably lower profile than a six digit sub, but not too much smaller in diameter, if at all. Feels just right on my 7-1/4" wrist.

[GMT2BATMAN]

I have a 6.25 inch flat wrist. I think the sub and Batman on me are as big as I should go. My wife thinks I wear small watches and the sales associates have tried to convince me to buy a skydweller and explorer ii but I dont like the way they look or feel. I am hopeful I will come up on the list soon for an SS daytona. The sales associate and I talk on the phone once a week and he asked me if I would take a black one if they got it. Hope that means I am coming up. Otherwise, I am buying the white gold daytona on the oysterflex strap.

[s.m.b.]

Originally Posted by richard371

I’ve had many subs and Daytona’s. I have a 6.5” wrist and prefer the thinness and thinner lugs of the Daytona. Actually I prefer the 16610 over the 116610 if I had to wear a sub. Those fat lugs just don’t do it for me. I feel Rolex will phase them out eventually. Seems like they did with the new SD.

Yet, they didn't with the GMT, so who knows.

[steve099]

I have pretty small wrist size and wear a sub daily, its much easier to read then most of my other watches and that is important to me.

Although I dont own a daytona, I have tried them on from time to time and always found them a bit small for my liking.

[GMT2BATMAN]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[Thanos]

Originally Posted by GMT2BATMAN

I am patiently waiting for a Daytona. I don't want anything that wears larger than my sub. Can anyone comment on what wears larger between the two. Is one more comfortable than the other? Yes, i am aware they are both 40mm but other factors come in to play. Comments on the oyster flex and SS models would be appreciated.

Daytona shockingly 'petite' compared to a submariner as many don't know that the Daytona is 38.5mm and not the advertised 40.

As tools said above. Tough to read. Essentially a bracelet that's a watch to be blunt.

[Bearxj86]

The Daytona is more comfortable than the modern Sub for my 6.75 inch wrist. I do prefer the wrist feeling of a non-maxi case Sub. That said, the glidelock really is king here for adjustability.

Daytona > Sub and I think Maxi case and normal case are tied due to glidelock. If you put a glidelock on a 16610 I think that would be the most comfortable.

[Geaux Tigers]

I wear both and Dayton wears a lot smaller than sub. I wear the SS Daytona C so can’t speak to the oyster flex. I like both the sub c and Daytona for different reasons. Enjoy!

[Chadridv]

Daytona wears much smaller than a sub (116610) and actually measures smaller than 40mm.

[sherrill]

Daytona wears smaller than a 6 digit sub, but not a 5 digit sub. I had a Daytona for a little while till I decided that it not having a date was an issue and sold it, got a DayDate 40 instead.

[ap1]

The Daytona is the best watch on the planet

[Muxi]

The Daytona wears very comfortable, much better than Sub or Sea-Dweller. Explorer 1 wears more comfortable than Daytona.

[subtona]

The fit of the modern Daytona is magnificent.

The fit of the submariner is a bit clumsy by comparison.

Sold my Daytona still have my sub.

[inadeje]

Here are my two, they’re small watches compared to others I have. I’d use the word “delicate” when describing them in comparison to the professional series. The Daytona is such an awe inspiring watch to look at. I don’t honestly think any other Rolex comes remotely close. Compared to my smurf, exp II 42, SD43 etc, the Daytona just oozes class and refinement. Less utilitarian I guess.

[nikesupremedunk]

Daytona spoiled it for me. My SubC feels very bulky and uncomfortable now. Of course, I still enjoy wearing it but Daytona just feels so right on my 6.5" wrist.

[SS Oyster]

Daytona will seem small compared to the Sub, but it is lovely albeit hard to read from a legibility perspective. From a “I got one and hardly else does”, that signal is loud and clear!


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[GMT2BATMAN]

Beautiful!

[donaldizuru]

Originally Posted by Tools

The Daytona is a slightly thinner and smaller watch than the Sub, It also doesn't have the cumbersome large clasp of the Subs.

Daytona is a comfortable, every-day watch, if you can get past the visibility issues with them.

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[yOyOYoo]

My WG Daytona on OF is so much more comfortable to wear on the wrist compared to my SubC. The Daytona is smaller, thinner, shorter (lug to lug) and has a much smaller clasp. The Daytona slides underneath my shirt cuff easily. I find the oysterflex strap to fit very nicely due to the wings under the strap that stabilize / center the Daytona on my wrist. I do wish the Daytona came with the glidelock clasp though.

[jerryguo]

Daytona is more comfortable.

[huba01]

The Daytona wears a lot more comfortable than a modern sub, 5513 or 1680 are way more comfortable than 16610 or 116610

[Leeh]

My 116520 is more comfortable than my 16610. The weight of the head and bracelet seems more balanced. The curves of the case hug my wrist better too.