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gqllc · 7 October 2011, 08:42 AM

Of the new explorer? I started to think about it and I got rid of my SS Daytona because it seemed to wear small to me. I started to get the itch for the white dial EXP42 and I realized it was the size I liked not necessarily the EXP itself. I think you can pick up a mint explorer II for $4500 for the old style which looks nice as is...any thoughts?

NYC6 · 7 October 2011, 08:43 AM

upsized, no! bigger is not always better. Leave classics alone.

jelizalde · 7 October 2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

upsized, no! bigger is not always better. Leave classics alone.

i agree...

Art 1 · 7 October 2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC6

upsized, no! bigger is not always better. Leave classics alone.

I agree.

Mickey® · 7 October 2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

upsized, no! bigger is not always better. Leave classics alone.

+1 I agree
But I think it is too late Rolex has messed with ALL of the classics alrady.

ericdube · 7 October 2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

upsized, no! bigger is not always better. Leave classics alone.

I couldn't agree more. Size doesn't matter - it's a classic.

CH69 · 7 October 2011, 12:49 PM

Ever since the launch of DJII and DDII, I always find it strange that the sports models are smaller than them.

I think Rolex has moved in that direction with DSSD and Exp II....

siewmaiwatch · 9 October 2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

upsized, no! bigger is not always better. Leave classics alone.

Saxon007 · 9 October 2011, 04:10 AM

The Daytona is the perfect size at 40mm. I don't think the bezel scales well to 42mm on the Exp42.

I have a Speedmaster that I absolutely love. It is a great watch but would be even better at 40mm.

Bobble · 9 October 2011, 04:43 AM

Don't make it any bigger, I downsized from a Breitling as I kept on smacking it on things (including door frames

)

I could do with my GMTIIc being thinner, still not complaining too much though, saving for my WG Daytona, should have enough in about 2020

dddrees · 7 October 2011, 08:49 AM

Bigger isn't always better.

horseco · 7 October 2011, 10:09 AM

The Daytona is fine as it is... leave it alone

GradyPhilpott · 7 October 2011, 10:15 AM

The Daytona is perfect as it is.

Megalobyte · 7 October 2011, 10:28 AM

The only thing the Daytona is missing is a blue ceramic bezel, right Steve?

Instead of calling it the Shark, as has been taken, maybe the Dark, or perhaps Dork.

I kid, I kid, seriously, I agree, the Daytona is just a little too small for me, I'm not one who needs an oversized watch, I'm very happy with my Sub C, but the Daytona wears noticeably smaller. And if I'm paying $10k for a watch I need to love it in all respects. :)

B. Doggy · 7 October 2011, 11:03 AM

I like me a large watch, but would say leave it alone. It's clean.

landroverking · 7 October 2011, 11:48 AM

Please no.

RanHong · 7 October 2011, 12:11 PM

IMO the daytona is a perfectly proportioned watch.

Gharddog03 · 7 October 2011, 12:59 PM

44mm would be nice. But I still wouldnt buy it.

FeelingTheBlues · 7 October 2011, 01:08 PM

I just came back from a thread showing the leopard Daytona, I think they should think about what they've done before they try something else with it!

This being said, I think 40mm is just fine! I know the DJII and the DDII might make it look small but unless you wear both at the same time I don't think it should be such a problem.

yemenmocha · 7 October 2011, 01:22 PM

Daytona is perfect as it is. No upsizing please.

Atomant · 7 October 2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gqllc

Of the new explorer? I started to think about it and I got rid of my SS Daytona because it seemed to wear small to me. I started to get the itch for the white dial EXP42 and I realized it was the size I liked not necessarily the EXP itself. I think you can pick up a mint explorer II for $4500 for the old style which looks nice as is...any thoughts?

Just exactly what I thought. Reason I flipped my daytona is because it wears too small on my wrist. Leave the explorer alone and upsize the daytona to 42mm. What I really think needs improvement on the explorer is just the clasp. Maybe replace it with a IIc clasp.

MY-WATCH · 7 October 2011, 02:21 PM

Nooo

dhh · 7 October 2011, 02:57 PM

no. I think it is perfect. I think the proportions of the new Explorer look a bit goofy. It's pefect as it is.

tictocChuck · 7 October 2011, 03:00 PM

The proportions of the Daytona are classic and should be left as is....42mm would start to look too big similar to the new EXPII IMHO. Someday I shall have my white gold Daytona! Cheers

GTS Dean · 7 October 2011, 11:14 PM

If you want a 42mm watch, there's always the Speedmaster...

Welshwatchman · 7 October 2011, 11:16 PM

Leave it be at 40mm.

If Rolex made it slightly larger that would be a perfect excuse for another $1,500 price increase.

The 904L steel doesn't come cheap you know.

Hang on ....

eric23 · 7 October 2011, 11:19 PM

No, They should make it 50mm

I like it the way it is and I am sure they will leave it as such for a long time.

Speed · 7 October 2011, 11:26 PM

Great side by side Dean. That really puts things in perspective!

petesjag · 8 October 2011, 02:07 AM

dont touch perfection!

s14roller · 8 October 2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by petesjag

dont touch perfection!

A date and a bezel that doesn't get too swirly would be nice.

7 October 2011, 08:42 AM	#1
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	How many people think the SS Daytona should have been upsized to 42 mm instead Of the new explorer? I started to think about it and I got rid of my SS Daytona because it seemed to wear small to me. I started to get the itch for the white dial EXP42 and I realized it was the size I liked not necessarily the EXP itself. I think you can pick up a mint explorer II for $4500 for the old style which looks nice as is...any thoughts? __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

7 October 2011, 12:49 PM	#7
CH69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 131	I think it should at least come as an option Ever since the launch of DJII and DDII, I always find it strange that the sports models are smaller than them. I think Rolex has moved in that direction with DSSD and Exp II....

9 October 2011, 04:10 AM	#9
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	The Daytona is the perfect size at 40mm. I don't think the bezel scales well to 42mm on the Exp42. I have a Speedmaster that I absolutely love. It is a great watch but would be even better at 40mm. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

7 October 2011, 08:49 AM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Bigger isn't always better. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 October 2011, 10:15 AM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	The Daytona is perfect as it is. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 October 2011, 08:43 AM	#2
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	upsized, no! bigger is not always better. Leave classics alone.

9 October 2011, 04:43 AM	#10
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	Don't make it any bigger, I downsized from a Breitling as I kept on smacking it on things (including door frames ) I could do with my GMTIIc being thinner, still not complaining too much though, saving for my WG Daytona, should have enough in about 2020

7 October 2011, 10:09 AM	#12
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	The Daytona is fine as it is... leave it alone

7 October 2011, 10:28 AM	#14
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	The only thing the Daytona is missing is a blue ceramic bezel, right Steve? Instead of calling it the Shark, as has been taken, maybe the Dark, or perhaps Dork. I kid, I kid, seriously, I agree, the Daytona is just a little too small for me, I'm not one who needs an oversized watch, I'm very happy with my Sub C, but the Daytona wears noticeably smaller. And if I'm paying $10k for a watch I need to love it in all respects. :)

7 October 2011, 11:03 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I like me a large watch, but would say leave it alone. It's clean. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

7 October 2011, 11:48 AM	#16
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Please no.

7 October 2011, 12:11 PM	#17
RanHong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 299	IMO the daytona is a perfectly proportioned watch.

7 October 2011, 12:59 PM	#18
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	44mm would be nice. But I still wouldnt buy it.

7 October 2011, 01:08 PM	#19
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I just came back from a thread showing the leopard Daytona, I think they should think about what they've done before they try something else with it! This being said, I think 40mm is just fine! I know the DJII and the DDII might make it look small but unless you wear both at the same time I don't think it should be such a problem. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

7 October 2011, 01:22 PM	#20
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	Daytona is perfect as it is. No upsizing please. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

7 October 2011, 02:21 PM	#22
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	Nooo

7 October 2011, 02:57 PM	#23
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	no. I think it is perfect. I think the proportions of the new Explorer look a bit goofy. It's pefect as it is. __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

7 October 2011, 03:00 PM	#24
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	The proportions of the Daytona are classic and should be left as is....42mm would start to look too big similar to the new EXPII IMHO. Someday I shall have my white gold Daytona! Cheers

7 October 2011, 11:14 PM	#25
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	If you want a 42mm watch, there's always the Speedmaster...

7 October 2011, 11:16 PM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Leave it be at 40mm. If Rolex made it slightly larger that would be a perfect excuse for another $1,500 price increase. The 904L steel doesn't come cheap you know. Hang on .... __________________ ..33

7 October 2011, 11:19 PM	#27
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	No, They should make it 50mm I like it the way it is and I am sure they will leave it as such for a long time.

7 October 2011, 11:26 PM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Great side by side Dean. That really puts things in perspective!

8 October 2011, 02:07 AM	#29
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	dont touch perfection!

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