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Bladeshot · 15 July 2020, 09:06 AM

For many years, I’ve relied on the rotating bezel on Submariner and GMT watches as my timer, diving, cooking, reminders and appointments. The smartphone calendar is nice, but for impromptu things I use the watch to remind myself.

I never owned a Daytona until last week. I just did not “get it”. And I thought I “needed” a date function. Countless trades on Rolex sport models, but never a Daytona. I found one I really loved and took the plunge. Boom

, I’m a believer.

The sub dials are very easy to read and I am impressed (even with aging eyes).

Beauty, history, Brand and functionality; it’s just a darn good way to keep time.

I always appreciate the insight, photos and fun posts from the community.

Just sharing my “conversion” to Daytona timing. I’ve got a new way to track it (above the waves).

ap1 · 15 July 2020, 09:10 AM

The best

Bladeshot · 15 July 2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

The best

CKizzy · 15 July 2020, 09:28 AM

My favorite Daytona model 116519LN ENJOY!

djyolky · 15 July 2020, 09:44 AM

Those sub dials are easy to read huh, even for your aging eyes? First time I've heard that one. They must have changed the dials!

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Bladeshot · 15 July 2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CKizzy

My favorite Daytona model 116519LN ENJOY!

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Originally Posted by djyolky

Those sub dials are easy to read huh, even for your aging eyes? First time I've heard that one. They must have changed the dials!
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Yeah, I would not claim they work with all aging eyes, but the black subdials and silver hands contrast well, for me. We are all in different places. I’m 51. Eyes started going 7 years back. Wear 1.5 glasses for seeing far away, and 1.5 readers up close. But, for now, at natural length, the sub dials are crisp. I guess when I can’t use it anymore the boy will get it. I put his name on the card. Give me 10 more years and we shall see how I see...

synrrgy · 15 July 2020, 11:00 AM

Beautiful piece! Congrats on the acquisition!

kalo925 · 15 July 2020, 11:30 AM

Hope that can be my 3rd of a three watch collection someday!

CalSRQ1 · 15 July 2020, 12:00 PM

The full panda subdials really make a difference (to my eyes) over the outlined only dials.

socialpro · 15 July 2020, 01:50 PM

Beautiful. The daytona does offer something that just can't be grasped by any other watch. Enjoy!!

StillTrying · 15 July 2020, 02:08 PM

Never been a fan, but that picture of yours is pulling me in.

Congratulations, it’s a beauty!!!

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Sydny2 · 15 July 2020, 02:14 PM

Looking good man

watchwatcher · 15 July 2020, 11:32 PM

Congrats, brother. Great watch!

77T · 15 July 2020, 11:38 PM

Congrats...but your pushers are “in”...

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horseShu · 15 July 2020, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeshot

For many years, I’ve relied on the rotating bezel on Submariner and GMT watches as my timer, diving, cooking, reminders and appointments.

I have the 16710, and I'm actually curious how you used the bezel on reminders and appointments.

Great watch! Have fun with it.

Bladeshot · 16 July 2020, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by horseShu

I have the 16710, and I'm actually curious how you used the bezel on reminders and appointments.

Great watch! Have fun with it.

If I need to do something at an appointed time, I just set the bezel. For example, if I’m supposed to pick up my son at 6:30 after practice, I just set the triangle on the GMT at 6:30, and it helps me remember when I need to be there. Or, if I plan to meet for lunch, impromptu, I might set the triangle on the lunch meeting time, just to remind me when I need to arrive.

It does not tell me “what”, but it helps me remember “when” for impromptu things. Just a nudge for the memory.

campfire · 16 July 2020, 01:08 AM

Very nice. Congratulations.

GB-man · 16 July 2020, 01:12 AM

They look unscrewed from here Paul

gtnator · 16 July 2020, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bladeshot

If I need to do something at an appointed time, I just set the bezel. For example, if I’m supposed to pick up my son at 6:30 after practice, I just set the triangle on the GMT at 6:30, and it helps me remember when I need to be there. Or, if I plan to meet for lunch, impromptu, I might set the triangle on the lunch meeting time, just to remind me when I need to arrive.

It does not tell me “what”, but it helps me remember “when” for impromptu things. Just a nudge for the memory.

I do the same thing with my GMTs and Subs. I also got a Daytona last week, and agree, it’s a nice change for timing. I recently used it to time steaks on the grill and it was perfect. Enjoy

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sgwatchguy · 16 July 2020, 01:24 AM

Congrats, Grant. An excellent choice of model from the options.

One of my favorite versions. Drawn it to increasingly. Sadly where I am even getting a PM Daytona readily is a PITA.

Robf52 · 16 July 2020, 01:51 AM

it's a beauty. Wear in good health.

bp1000 · 16 July 2020, 01:52 AM

Great piece, does everything right for me. Very comfortable on OF

Congrats !

904VT · 16 July 2020, 03:45 AM

Congrats Grant on an Awesome Daytona!

The lack of date is one of the best features imo actually. Can't beat a 72 hour power reserve that you can pick up, wind, set the time quickly and put on the wrist

Bladeshot · 16 July 2020, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by synrrgy

Beautiful piece! Congrats on the acquisition!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by kalo925

Hope that can be my 3rd of a three watch collection someday!

It’s a fun one!

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Originally Posted by CalSRQ1

The full panda subdials really make a difference (to my eyes) over the outlined only dials.

That must be it! I can really see this one. I’ve had AP chronos where the dial was the same color. That is harder to see.

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Originally Posted by socialpro

Beautiful. The daytona does offer something that just can't be grasped by any other watch. Enjoy!!

Yep. I had to try it to understand it.

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Originally Posted by StillTrying

Never been a fan, but that picture of yours is pulling me in.

Congratulations, it’s a beauty!!!
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Originally Posted by Sydny2

Looking good man

Thank you very much!

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Congrats, brother. Great watch!

Thank you, Larry!

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Originally Posted by 77T

Congrats...but your pushers are “in”...

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Thanks, Paul!

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Originally Posted by campfire

Very nice. Congratulations.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by GB-man

They look unscrewed from here Paul

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Originally Posted by gtnator

I do the same thing with my GMTs and Subs. I also got a Daytona last week, and agree, it’s a nice change for timing. I recently used it to time steaks on the grill and it was perfect.

Enjoy

Will do!

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Congrats, Grant. An excellent choice of model from the options.

One of my favorite versions. Drawn it to increasingly. Sadly where I am even getting a PM Daytona readily is a PITA.

Thank you, J!

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Originally Posted by Robf52

it's a beauty. Wear in good health.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by bp1000

Great piece, does everything right for me. Very comfortable on OF

Congrats !

Agreed! Thank you.

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Originally Posted by 904VT

Congrats Grant on an Awesome Daytona!

The lack of date is one of the best features imo actually. Can't beat a 72 hour power reserve that you can pick up, wind, set the time quickly and put on the wrist

Thank you! I’m starting to consider how much I really “need” a date.

15 July 2020, 09:06 AM	#1
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,849	Pushers out! Timing a new way - Daytona! For many years, I’ve relied on the rotating bezel on Submariner and GMT watches as my timer, diving, cooking, reminders and appointments. The smartphone calendar is nice, but for impromptu things I use the watch to remind myself. I never owned a Daytona until last week. I just did not “get it”. And I thought I “needed” a date function. Countless trades on Rolex sport models, but never a Daytona. I found one I really loved and took the plunge. Boom , I’m a believer. The sub dials are very easy to read and I am impressed (even with aging eyes). Beauty, history, Brand and functionality; it’s just a darn good way to keep time. I always appreciate the insight, photos and fun posts from the community. Just sharing my “conversion” to Daytona timing. I’ve got a new way to track it (above the waves). __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

15 July 2020, 11:38 PM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,894	Congrats...but your pushers are “in”... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 July 2020, 01:12 AM	#18
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,313	Pushers out! Timing a new way - Daytona! They look unscrewed from here Paul __________________

16 July 2020, 01:24 AM	#20
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Congrats, Grant. An excellent choice of model from the options. One of my favorite versions. Drawn it to increasingly. Sadly where I am even getting a PM Daytona readily is a PITA. __________________

16 July 2020, 01:51 AM	#21
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,039	it's a beauty. Wear in good health. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

15 July 2020, 09:10 AM	#2
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,508	The best

15 July 2020, 09:28 AM	#4
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	My favorite Daytona model 116519LN ENJOY!

15 July 2020, 09:44 AM	#5
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,411	Those sub dials are easy to read huh, even for your aging eyes? First time I've heard that one. They must have changed the dials! Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

15 July 2020, 11:00 AM	#7
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	Beautiful piece! Congrats on the acquisition!

15 July 2020, 11:30 AM	#8
kalo925 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Watch: SD50, PAM-690 Posts: 356	Hope that can be my 3rd of a three watch collection someday!

15 July 2020, 12:00 PM	#9
CalSRQ1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: Florida USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 718	The full panda subdials really make a difference (to my eyes) over the outlined only dials.

15 July 2020, 01:50 PM	#10
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Beautiful. The daytona does offer something that just can't be grasped by any other watch. Enjoy!!

15 July 2020, 02:08 PM	#11
StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	Never been a fan, but that picture of yours is pulling me in. Congratulations, it’s a beauty!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 July 2020, 02:14 PM	#12
Sydny2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: SubC, GMT, Daytona Posts: 266	Looking good man

15 July 2020, 11:32 PM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,995	Congrats, brother. Great watch!

16 July 2020, 01:08 AM	#17
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Very nice. Congratulations.

16 July 2020, 01:52 AM	#22
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,971	Great piece, does everything right for me. Very comfortable on OF Congrats !

16 July 2020, 03:45 AM	#23
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Congrats Grant on an Awesome Daytona! The lack of date is one of the best features imo actually. Can't beat a 72 hour power reserve that you can pick up, wind, set the time quickly and put on the wrist

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