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goog53 · 20 March 2016, 11:10 AM

The ceramic bezel is a no brainer for this piece and something all of us have been wanting for years. I liked the fact that Rolex kept the dimensions at 40mm and decided not to add a date wheel no matter how many people asked for it BUT I wish they would've made the subdials a solid color and ditched the rings. It really makes the watch pop! Not much has been changed to the dial which is disappointing to me. I used to own a 6263 and if they copied that dial design IMO the piece would've been PERFECT. Maybe I am just too picky. I'll keep dreaming that they release a later version some day with a tribute to the Paul Newman dial. That would be the ultimate modern day Daytona (Pic is of my old 6263)

speedmaster73 · 20 March 2016, 11:17 AM

i like it. but i also agree with you. its the exact same daytona with a ceramic bezel. big deal.

a newer evolution was necessary

truth be told rolex should sell steel and ceramic models as opposed to replacing.

some like steel...some like ceramic....i wanted the ceramic but not this...i wanted more 'changes'

Sublovin · 20 March 2016, 11:21 AM

I disagree. I think the new black bezel with white dial is a beauty. Your 6263 was a beauty also.
The dial brought back the "pop" that it had on the old zenith version that it was missing with the silver surrounds.
I'm talking white dial of course...the black dial is admittedly less exciting.

speedmaster73 · 20 March 2016, 11:22 AM

i unloaded my daytona black SS for an AP diver....plan being that i would buy the 'new' ceramic.....now i will just pass.....i love the new DJ41 w updated movement and jubilee.....that was rolexes biggest release.....

many said the DJ241mm being discontinued was rolex going back to its 'roots'

the fact they stayed with a 41, added a jubilee and their latest greatest movement is a testament to moving forward

they took the easy road out on the daytona SS.....ceramic bezel or not, than why not at least release 2 versions 42mm, 40mm.....

clearly i will get ripped but hey.....

watchwatcher · 20 March 2016, 11:22 AM

I think you're going to be waiting a long time if you expect Rolex to make all the changes you're wanting...

Seaswirl · 20 March 2016, 11:24 AM

I do like the new Daytona very much and will be trying to get my hands on one. I do, however, agree that they could have done a bit more. For me, I would have loved brushed lugs and center links and increased legibility. From the pictures, it appears that the hands will continue to blend into the dial, particularly on the black dial. Hope I'm wrong if and when I get to see one in the metal.

AK797 · 20 March 2016, 11:25 AM

I agree panda and reverse panda dials would have been my ideal but overall I think we are bloody lucky we got the nice PM style Tachy numbers given their penchant for differentiating PM/SS. Can always source the PM dials however.

Boothroyd · 20 March 2016, 11:26 AM

It's a great addition to the line up, but it doesn't persuade me to buy one.

speedmaster73 · 20 March 2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I think you're going to be waiting a long time if you expect Rolex to make all the changes you're wanting...

updating a watch is alot of changes?

rolex added a ceramic bezel. yay.

rolex still gets my $$ though. that 41mm DJ will be mine. fantastic watch full stop.

to each their own. its ok to critique rolex decisions. unpopular yes but ok nonetheless.

goog53 · 20 March 2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I agree panda and reverse panda dials would have been my ideal but overall I think we are bloody lucky we got the nice PM style Tachy numbers given their penchant for differentiating PM/SS. Can always source the PM dials however.

Neil, You and I always seem to be on the same page

Would've loved panda and reverse panda dials. I wasn't asking for much. If I really had my way the crown guards would be gone as well

FTX I · 20 March 2016, 11:40 AM

The new ceramic Daytona in black is the first I really like.

tkerrmd · 20 March 2016, 11:44 AM

Ya can't make everybody happy

dmitrii_ · 20 March 2016, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Ya can't make everybody happy

Which one do you have your sights set on To, White dial?

tkerrmd · 20 March 2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dmitrii_

Which one do you have your sights set on To, White dial?

Yup!!

harshad4005 · 20 March 2016, 11:53 AM

I like the new one, but I like the old one more.

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Rolex addict · 20 March 2016, 12:55 PM

It's really hard to say without seeing one in person. The rose gold yachtmaster on rubber band looks beautiful and stunning in pictures, but underwhelming in person. I'll wait to pass judgement until I'm able to physically put my hands on one.

swils8610 · 20 March 2016, 12:58 PM

It's a great watch but so is the non ceramic Daytona. It's simply not for me. I like a date function.

JP Chestnut · 20 March 2016, 12:58 PM

It's a very different looking watch, and not exactly what I'm looking for in a Daytona. It's now more sporty, in the vein of a sub.

HogwldFLTR · 20 March 2016, 01:06 PM

It's a great watch; can't think of a Daytona model I wouldn't by happy to have. Like the new white faced one the better.

beancooker · 20 March 2016, 01:11 PM

Here's where I differ from normal people. I don't like the Daytona. I'm just not a fan. I own four watches, two I love and two are okay. The two that are okay are chronograph. They look too busy IMHO. So the Daytona, with all the extra dials and the heavily marked bezel, is not aestheticly appealing to me.

That being said, the mechanics of the movement, are fantastic! To pack that much into a movement, having it be accurate and all run off of a metal band that is wound tight is amazing. I feel that watch engineering is one of the most fascinating things in the world. It baffles me how these things work, and are so accurate.

Maybe as I grow older, and wealthier, I will add something with more complications than the date.

Ckci · 20 March 2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by goog53

The ceramic bezel is a no brainer for this piece and something all of us have been wanting for years. I liked the fact that Rolex kept the dimensions at 40mm and decided not to add a date wheel no matter how many people asked for it BUT I wish they would've made the subdials a solid color and ditched the rings. It really makes the watch pop! Not much has been changed to the dial which is disappointing to me. I used to own a 6263 and if they copied that dial design IMO the piece would've been PERFECT. Maybe I am just too picky. I'll keep dreaming that they release a later version some day with a tribute to the Paul Newman dial. That would be the ultimate modern day Daytona (Pic is of my old 6263)

Why did you sell your 6263? I love that watch! The more I look at the new one the more I fall out of love with the bezel. Don't misunderstand to me it's way better than the SS bezel but the new bezel is too fat. Your Big Red Black is the perfect Daytona.

I have this Zenith Daytona.
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goog53 · 20 March 2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ckci

Why did you sell your 6263? I love that watch! The more I look at the new one the more I fall out of love with the bezel. Don't misunderstand to me it's way better than the SS bezel but the new bezel is too fat. Your Big Red Black is the perfect Daytona.

Thanks for the kind words Russell! I wanted to buy a Patek so I sold her. Unfortunately we can't keep them all but she was a beauty. My only complaint was when I dressed up to go out it never seemed to work for me and lacked that special feel. A great piece for casual wear.

Ckci · 20 March 2016, 02:02 PM

I prefer a natural comfortable attire and so the 6263 would work great for me but I can see the Patek being better suited for dressy attire so it makes sense. I have ones I never wear including this WG Patek I should probably sell. Name: image.jpg
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It's the first watch I bought from DavidSW. This is the only pic I have of it and it's the screen shot from his add. Good post.

Russell.

RastabanStar · 20 March 2016, 02:24 PM

Plenty of us don't LOVE it.

I like both the black and white, but not nearly enough to buy.

salvadorsantana · 20 March 2016, 02:29 PM

I don't love ANY Daytona, they are pretty, but useless...

Hairdude1 · 20 March 2016, 02:35 PM

I like it but am not on any lists to get one

AK797 · 20 March 2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

The new ceramic Daytona in black is the first I really like.

That's because it looks like a sub

I love the look too of the black Sub but as I have the YG I don't want two subs so this might be my best bet.

Lucky777 · 20 March 2016, 10:58 PM

Personally, I think the Daytona is a home run, but you are certainly entitled to your own opinion.

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fullcourt · 20 March 2016, 11:20 PM

meh....keeping the one i have

goog53 · 20 March 2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky777

Personally, I think the Daytona is a home run, but you are certainly entitled to your own opinion.

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I give it a triple but I am a picky pain in the butt

20 March 2016, 11:10 AM	#1
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,080	Am I the only one who doesn't LOVE the new ceramic Daytona? (Not Trolling) The ceramic bezel is a no brainer for this piece and something all of us have been wanting for years. I liked the fact that Rolex kept the dimensions at 40mm and decided not to add a date wheel no matter how many people asked for it BUT I wish they would've made the subdials a solid color and ditched the rings. It really makes the watch pop! Not much has been changed to the dial which is disappointing to me. I used to own a 6263 and if they copied that dial design IMO the piece would've been PERFECT. Maybe I am just too picky. I'll keep dreaming that they release a later version some day with a tribute to the Paul Newman dial. That would be the ultimate modern day Daytona (Pic is of my old 6263) Attached Images

20 March 2016, 01:06 PM	#19
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,847	It's a great watch; can't think of a Daytona model I wouldn't by happy to have. Like the new white faced one the better. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

20 March 2016, 01:11 PM	#20
beancooker "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Noah Location: Rain City, WA. Watch: Yachtmaster 16623 Posts: 162	Here's where I differ from normal people. I don't like the Daytona. I'm just not a fan. I own four watches, two I love and two are okay. The two that are okay are chronograph. They look too busy IMHO. So the Daytona, with all the extra dials and the heavily marked bezel, is not aestheticly appealing to me. That being said, the mechanics of the movement, are fantastic! To pack that much into a movement, having it be accurate and all run off of a metal band that is wound tight is amazing. I feel that watch engineering is one of the most fascinating things in the world. It baffles me how these things work, and are so accurate. Maybe as I grow older, and wealthier, I will add something with more complications than the date. Last edited by beancooker; 20 March 2016 at 01:12 PM.. Reason: Spelling error

20 March 2016, 02:02 PM	#23
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	I prefer a natural comfortable attire and so the 6263 would work great for me but I can see the Patek being better suited for dressy attire so it makes sense. I have ones I never wear including this WG Patek I should probably sell. It's the first watch I bought from DavidSW. This is the only pic I have of it and it's the screen shot from his add. Good post. Russell.

20 March 2016, 02:29 PM	#25
salvadorsantana "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando Watch: AP/R O L E X Posts: 187	I don't love ANY Daytona, they are pretty, but useless... __________________ Quality over Quantity

20 March 2016, 11:17 AM	#2
speedmaster73 Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 1,231	i like it. but i also agree with you. its the exact same daytona with a ceramic bezel. big deal. a newer evolution was necessary truth be told rolex should sell steel and ceramic models as opposed to replacing. some like steel...some like ceramic....i wanted the ceramic but not this...i wanted more 'changes'

20 March 2016, 11:21 AM	#3
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,608	I disagree. I think the new black bezel with white dial is a beauty. Your 6263 was a beauty also. The dial brought back the "pop" that it had on the old zenith version that it was missing with the silver surrounds. I'm talking white dial of course...the black dial is admittedly less exciting.

20 March 2016, 11:22 AM	#4
speedmaster73 Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 1,231	i unloaded my daytona black SS for an AP diver....plan being that i would buy the 'new' ceramic.....now i will just pass.....i love the new DJ41 w updated movement and jubilee.....that was rolexes biggest release..... many said the DJ241mm being discontinued was rolex going back to its 'roots' the fact they stayed with a 41, added a jubilee and their latest greatest movement is a testament to moving forward they took the easy road out on the daytona SS.....ceramic bezel or not, than why not at least release 2 versions 42mm, 40mm..... clearly i will get ripped but hey.....

20 March 2016, 11:22 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,214	I think you're going to be waiting a long time if you expect Rolex to make all the changes you're wanting...

20 March 2016, 11:24 AM	#6
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I do like the new Daytona very much and will be trying to get my hands on one. I do, however, agree that they could have done a bit more. For me, I would have loved brushed lugs and center links and increased legibility. From the pictures, it appears that the hands will continue to blend into the dial, particularly on the black dial. Hope I'm wrong if and when I get to see one in the metal.

20 March 2016, 11:25 AM	#7
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I agree panda and reverse panda dials would have been my ideal but overall I think we are bloody lucky we got the nice PM style Tachy numbers given their penchant for differentiating PM/SS. Can always source the PM dials however.

20 March 2016, 11:26 AM	#8
Boothroyd 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,310	It's a great addition to the line up, but it doesn't persuade me to buy one.

20 March 2016, 11:40 AM	#11
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	The new ceramic Daytona in black is the first I really like.

20 March 2016, 11:44 AM	#12
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Ya can't make everybody happy

20 March 2016, 11:53 AM	#15
harshad4005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 853	I like the new one, but I like the old one more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2016, 12:55 PM	#16
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	It's really hard to say without seeing one in person. The rose gold yachtmaster on rubber band looks beautiful and stunning in pictures, but underwhelming in person. I'll wait to pass judgement until I'm able to physically put my hands on one.

20 March 2016, 12:58 PM	#17
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,284	It's a great watch but so is the non ceramic Daytona. It's simply not for me. I like a date function.

20 March 2016, 12:58 PM	#18
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	It's a very different looking watch, and not exactly what I'm looking for in a Daytona. It's now more sporty, in the vein of a sub.

20 March 2016, 02:24 PM	#24
RastabanStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 343	Plenty of us don't LOVE it. I like both the black and white, but not nearly enough to buy.

20 March 2016, 02:35 PM	#26
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I like it but am not on any lists to get one __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

20 March 2016, 10:58 PM	#28
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Personally, I think the Daytona is a home run, but you are certainly entitled to your own opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2016, 11:20 PM	#29
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	meh....keeping the one i have __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

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