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impalass · 13 December 2011, 07:48 AM

When I decided to splurge on the Daytona it was to be my "dress watch" (not being a gold/diamond guy) babied and only worn on special occasions. Well thats not going to happen.

Ironically, I'm a timing idiot, like timing anything and everything and after 30+ years of wearing nothing but my long time Speedmaster, rotated with a succession of Submariners, reading the sub dials on the Daytona is a pain in the arse.

But I don't care, can't take it off, and I'm still timing everything.

How long will the Daytona rule ?

Edit : Cartier / hers.

jamesworthy52 · 13 December 2011, 08:35 AM

Possibly a long time. Nice collection. Congrats on the new addition. I find myself always putting on the Daytona for any "special" occasion, and the threshold for what is "special" is very very low (ie, anytime)!

HyperM3 · 13 December 2011, 08:37 AM

I like that keychain(luggage tag?), where did you get it?

Mickey® · 13 December 2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

I like that keychain(luggage tag?), where did you get it?

It's free just spend $11,000 with the AD!

impalass · 13 December 2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

It's free just spend $11,000 with the AD!

I would have preffered a discout or free service for the Daytona or any of my other watches down the road, but the little freebies (trinket+Omega newspaper) where appreciated never the less.

azguy · 13 December 2011, 11:49 PM

What a great watch

pretty good pictures too guys

impalass · 13 December 2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

I like that keychain(luggage tag?), where did you get it?

The key chain was a freeby from the AD. Good prop for my pics, they need all the help they can get.

HyperM3 · 13 December 2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

It's free just spend $11,000 with the AD!

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

The key chain was a freeby from the AD. Good prop for my pics, they need all the help they can get.

I just picked up my Daytona less than a month ago and I got nothing for free.

Jakey · 13 December 2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

I just picked up my Daytona less than a month ago and I got nothing for free.

I got the same Keychain and a Rolex Mirror

impalass · 13 December 2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

I just picked up my Daytona less than a month ago and I got nothing for free.

I was fortunate the AD salesman I delt with happen to be a real watch guy and he really enjoyed talking watches.

I also went home with an Omega newspaper type printout chronicling the Speedmaster Pro history with all the models ever produced after showing him my Speedy (cal/861)

Lion · 13 December 2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

The key chain was a freeby from the AD. Good prop for my pics, they need all the help they can get.

I wish my AD would get and give out perks...maybe they do not do enough business to get freebies!!!

thewatchguy93 · 13 December 2011, 08:50 AM

The daytona is a perfect touch of variation in your collection, it should rightly take command!!

Art 1 · 13 December 2011, 08:51 AM

No need to take it off. Enjoy.

nauticajoe · 13 December 2011, 08:54 AM

That's awesome!

Glad to hear you're enjoying the Daytona.

matt4hand · 13 December 2011, 08:59 AM

Looks great! I can't take mine off either!

I'm smiting with my Daytona that I bought last week

77T · 13 December 2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Looks great! I can't take mine off either!

I'm smiting with my Daytona that I bought last week

Smite not with thine Daytona Matt-son

Timing they are made for - Smile when you say that!

joleel7 · 13 December 2011, 11:43 AM

Nice Daytona

I must add a Daytona to my list one day.

subfanatic · 13 December 2011, 12:14 PM

I can add it to my list but it's not going to happen

EdChoi · 13 December 2011, 08:59 AM

Awesome to hear, I first thought the same thing, good watch to wear on special occasions and moderate dress etc..

In the past week, I have painted a couple walls in my house, gone swimming three times, went mountain hiking, all with it, and only after reading your post did I realize how casually I now wear it. It's the way the watch was meant to be enjoyed!

impalass · 14 December 2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by emyungjin

Awesome to hear, I first thought the same thing, good watch to wear on special occasions and moderate dress etc..

In the past week, I have painted a couple walls in my house, gone swimming three times, went mountain hiking, all with it, and only after reading your post did I realize how casually I now wear it. It's the way the watch was meant to be enjoyed!

Agree with all of the above except the painting, don't know if I'm that brave.

GTS Dean · 13 December 2011, 09:57 AM

It will rule until you get tired of not being able to read the time at a glance in dim lighting situations. Then, you'll go back to the Speedy!

Daytona = daytime jewelry.

____________________________
TT OysterQuartz
SS/Black "U" Daytona
TT GMT II-C
DD OysterQuartz
Breitling Aero
Omega Speedmaster Pro

impalass · 13 December 2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTS Dean

It will rule until you get tired of not being able to read the time at a glance in dim lighting situations. Then, you'll go back to the Speedy!

Daytona = daytime jewelry.

____________________________
TT OysterQuartz
SS/Black "U" Daytona
TT GMT II-C
DD OysterQuartz
Breitling Aero
Omega Speedmaster Pro

With all due respect for my long, long time Speedy, thats not going to happen.

For me the Daytona is so much more than "daytime jewelry"

Imo it's a masterpiece of engineering and design, just the right size, and just the right mix of sport and bling.

Cabaiguan · 13 December 2011, 11:29 AM

I know what you mean. I got mine about a month ago and it hasn't been off for more than a couple of days...

rolexkiwi · 13 December 2011, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

I know what you mean. I got mine about a month ago and it hasn't been off for more than a couple of days...

Watchdog · 13 December 2011, 12:59 PM

Leave it on as long as you enjoy it!

Dayton ssb · 13 December 2011, 01:09 PM

Congrats to all with their daytonas.. I agree with all the above.. Love mine..

sea-dweller · 13 December 2011, 01:10 PM

Congrats!

Clay · 13 December 2011, 02:39 PM

I hear you....Not sure why you think reading the sub dials is a problem???
But I love my Zenith....

MortgageGuy · 13 December 2011, 02:53 PM

Great looking watch, love mine too... Soooo comfy

impalass · 13 December 2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

I hear you....Not sure why you think reading the sub dials is a problem???
But I love my Zenith....

Problem, what problem ???

Seriously, not so much a "problem" just more challenging than my Speedmaster, often taking more than a quick glance.

Prior to purchasing the black dial I read all the pros/cons of the Daytona that a TRF search provided, (great read) including the white dial being easier too read, but the black was the one thats always sung to me.

13 December 2011, 07:48 AM	#1
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	12 days with a Daytona When I decided to splurge on the Daytona it was to be my "dress watch" (not being a gold/diamond guy) babied and only worn on special occasions. Well thats not going to happen. Ironically, I'm a timing idiot, like timing anything and everything and after 30+ years of wearing nothing but my long time Speedmaster, rotated with a succession of Submariners, reading the sub dials on the Daytona is a pain in the arse. But I don't care, can't take it off, and I'm still timing everything. How long will the Daytona rule ? Edit : Cartier / hers. Attached Images

13 December 2011, 08:50 AM	#12
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	The daytona is a perfect touch of variation in your collection, it should rightly take command!! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

13 December 2011, 08:59 AM	#19
EdChoi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eddie Location: VA Posts: 356	Awesome to hear, I first thought the same thing, good watch to wear on special occasions and moderate dress etc.. In the past week, I have painted a couple walls in my house, gone swimming three times, went mountain hiking, all with it, and only after reading your post did I realize how casually I now wear it. It's the way the watch was meant to be enjoyed! __________________ instaGram: ehDchoi

13 December 2011, 11:29 AM	#23
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	I know what you mean. I got mine about a month ago and it hasn't been off for more than a couple of days... __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

13 December 2011, 02:53 PM	#29
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Great looking watch, love mine too... Soooo comfy __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 December 2011, 08:35 AM	#2
jamesworthy52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Posts: 333	Possibly a long time. Nice collection. Congrats on the new addition. I find myself always putting on the Daytona for any "special" occasion, and the threshold for what is "special" is very very low (ie, anytime)!

13 December 2011, 08:37 AM	#3
HyperM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 261	I like that keychain(luggage tag?), where did you get it?

13 December 2011, 11:49 PM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	What a great watch pretty good pictures too guys

13 December 2011, 08:51 AM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	No need to take it off. Enjoy.

13 December 2011, 08:54 AM	#14
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	That's awesome! Glad to hear you're enjoying the Daytona.

13 December 2011, 08:59 AM	#15
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Looks great! I can't take mine off either! I'm smiting with my Daytona that I bought last week

13 December 2011, 11:43 AM	#17
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	Nice Daytona I must add a Daytona to my list one day.

13 December 2011, 12:14 PM	#18
subfanatic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Eric Location: KANSAS CITY,MO Watch: 114060 Posts: 183	I can add it to my list but it's not going to happen

13 December 2011, 09:57 AM	#21
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	It will rule until you get tired of not being able to read the time at a glance in dim lighting situations. Then, you'll go back to the Speedy! Daytona = daytime jewelry. ____________________________ TT OysterQuartz SS/Black "U" Daytona TT GMT II-C DD OysterQuartz Breitling Aero Omega Speedmaster Pro

13 December 2011, 12:59 PM	#25
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Leave it on as long as you enjoy it!

13 December 2011, 01:09 PM	#26
Dayton ssb "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona ss b Posts: 229	Congrats to all with their daytonas.. I agree with all the above.. Love mine..

13 December 2011, 01:10 PM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

13 December 2011, 02:39 PM	#28
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I hear you....Not sure why you think reading the sub dials is a problem??? But I love my Zenith....

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