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time · 10 August 2017, 07:01 PM

Observed that the ss Daytona has asymmetric lugs, compared to the all gold Daytona. I am a bit chocked. My ss Daytona confirmed that.

I do not have an all gold Daytona to compare. Anyone? Thanks in advance.

fmc000 · 10 August 2017, 07:15 PM

It's a very well known fact and it's always been like that, there are many threads on TRF about it.

In short:

* SS, TT and YG on bracelet have asymmetric lugs;
* Pt, WG, RG and YG on Oysterflex have symmetric lugs.

Muzz · 10 August 2017, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmc000

It's a very well known fact and it's always been like that, there are many threads on TRF about it.

In short:

* SS, TT and YG on bracelet have asymmetric lugs;
* Pt, WG, RG and YG on Oysterflex have symmetric lugs.

comes up all the time! Perfect summary!!

tkerrmd · 11 August 2017, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

comes up all the time! Perfect summary!!

another one of the pluses for PM's!!

AK797 · 11 August 2017, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmc000

It's a very well known fact and it's always been like that, there are many threads on TRF about it.

In short:

* SS, TT and YG on bracelet have asymmetric lugs;
* Pt, WG, RG and YG on Oysterflex have symmetric lugs.

Cheeky cost savings on the YG, I'd demand an extra 1% discount.

Alan111 · 3 March 2020, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Cheeky cost savings on the YG, I'd demand an extra 1% discount.

Actually, the YG variants do have a lower MSRP compared to WG, RG and PT. But I think it is due to the yellow gold mix that they use, because all Rolex yellow gold models have a lower MSRP than their WG and RG versions.

116508: $36,650
116509: $39,350
116505: $39,350
116506: $75,000 (approx.)

sager · 10 August 2017, 08:32 PM

This is the first time I've heard this.

Maybe because I'm finally planning on getting a Daytona?

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padi56 · 10 August 2017, 08:47 PM

Plus the lugs on the crown side of all the Rolex SS sports watches have always been a fraction slimmer over the past 40 plus years.

brandrea · 10 August 2017, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Plus the lugs on the crown side of all the Rolex SS sports watches have always been a fraction slimmer over the past 40 plus years.

Did not know that Peter, thanks for the education

Toivonen · 11 August 2017, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Plus the lugs on the crown side of all the Rolex SS sports watches have always been a fraction slimmer over the past 40 plus years.

Exactly

mykii · 2 March 2020, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Plus the lugs on the crown side of all the Rolex SS sports watches have always been a fraction slimmer over the past 40 plus years.

That's fascinating actually, goes to show there is always more to learn about such a simple catalogue. So many easter eggs.

watchmework · 10 August 2017, 11:57 PM

Learn something new everyday, I had no idea about this.

Chiboy · 11 August 2017, 12:06 AM

Also, the case on the right (pusher) side of the watch extends a bit beyond the bezel on PM versions.

richard371 · 11 August 2017, 05:45 AM

Simple but very costly fix. Spend an extra 20-60k more for a pm if it bugs you. For me I could care less but I could see where it might bother OCDers but it's not an imperfection it's the way they are designed.

Vetracer · 11 August 2017, 06:40 AM

Sorry if I missed it. Does anyone know the rationale for this? Was it an attempt to foil counterfeiting?

cop414 · 11 August 2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Vetracer

Sorry if I missed it. Does anyone know the rationale for this? Was it an attempt to foil counterfeiting?

Thinner lug on the crown side, thicker on the opposite side to "balance" the look, at least that's what I've read.

richard371 · 11 August 2017, 06:51 AM

Here Rolexes explanation. Another one of the pluses to having a SS haha. Kidding I never would of noticed any of this if it weren't for the forums. Can't go wrong either way.
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Wahlberg · 1 March 2020, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by richard371

Here Rolexes explanation. Another one of the pluses to having a SS haha. Kidding I never would of noticed any of this if it weren't for the forums. Can't go wrong either way.
Attachment 882538

This got me thinking, so they made several prototypes. So there is a Daytona at Rolex which has the same lugs on both sides.

+

Does anyone have the picture or .gif which shows all the differences between SS and PM versions? I have it saved somewhere but I can't find it anymore.

Thuilln · 1 March 2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by richard371

Here Rolexes explanation. Another one of the pluses to having a SS haha. Kidding I never would of noticed any of this if it weren't for the forums. Can't go wrong either way.
Attachment 882538

Quite obvious in this picture. Thanks.

SWISSAHOLICS · 11 August 2017, 07:25 AM

Love love love this forum and the things we get to learn each day!!

-Ally- · 11 August 2017, 07:37 AM

The Daytonas only flaw IMHO.

richard371 · 11 August 2017, 07:44 AM

Only flaw is they are not consistent with the cases but neither case is flawed imho.

And isn't this the same for the other sports models too?

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Originally Posted by -Ally-

The Daytonas only flaw IMHO.

Hodog16 · 11 August 2017, 07:42 AM

Yup one of those things I learned only once I joined the forum. Great reason to go PM with Daytona's.

watchwatcher · 11 August 2017, 08:04 AM

Well that's it. I'm ditching my SS Daytona and getting a gold one. I can't live with the asymmetry. The horrors.

richard371 · 11 August 2017, 08:12 AM

It's the PM ones that are flawed Rolex designed the asymmetrical case for balanced look but that's a flaw because it's not obvious enough. Kidding they are all flawed. Rolex only designs flawed watches.

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well that's it. I'm ditching my SS Daytona and getting a gold one. I can't live with the asymmetry. The horrors.

L.J. · 11 August 2017, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by time

Observed that the ss Daytona has asymmetric lugs, compared to the all gold Daytona. I am a bit chocked. My ss Daytona confirmed that.

I do not have an all gold Daytona to compare. Anyone? Thanks in advance.

Your original asumption that ASYMMETRIC=IMPERFECT is wrong...

BNABOD · 11 August 2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by L.J.

Your original asumption that ASYMMETRIC=IMPERFECT is wrong...

Still looks odd to me

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time · 11 August 2017, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L.J.

Your original asumption that ASYMMETRIC=IMPERFECT is wrong...

I saw the explanation on the Rolex site. Thanks.
It just looks a bit odd in my eyes. The universe is symmetric (IMO), you know

. When it is said, I embrace all imperfections in the world. Both in humans and Rolex.

Commonproject · 1 March 2020, 05:01 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread but I can't unsee the uneven lugs now and and did a search.

Why did they do this? It just makes the asymmetry even worse...

Loevhagen · 1 March 2020, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Commonproject

Why did they do this? It just makes the asymmetry even worse...

It's actually an intelligent thing to do. The crown and pushers add weight on the same side the lugs are thinner...

What does that mean? Buying SS is a smart move, compared to PM.

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richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Here Rolexes explanation. Here Rolexes explanation. Another one of the pluses to having a SS haha. Kidding I never would of noticed any of this if it weren't for the forums. Can't go wrong either way.

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10 August 2017, 07:15 PM	#2
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	It's a very well known fact and it's always been like that, there are many threads on TRF about it. In short: * SS, TT and YG on bracelet have asymmetric lugs; * Pt, WG, RG and YG on Oysterflex have symmetric lugs.

10 August 2017, 08:32 PM	#7
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	This is the first time I've heard this. Maybe because I'm finally planning on getting a Daytona? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 August 2017, 11:57 PM	#12
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Learn something new everyday, I had no idea about this.

11 August 2017, 05:45 AM	#14
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Simple but very costly fix. Spend an extra 20-60k more for a pm if it bugs you. For me I could care less but I could see where it might bother OCDers but it's not an imperfection it's the way they are designed.

11 August 2017, 06:40 AM	#15
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 586	Sorry if I missed it. Does anyone know the rationale for this? Was it an attempt to foil counterfeiting?

11 August 2017, 07:37 AM	#21
-Ally- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 593	The Daytonas only flaw IMHO.

11 August 2017, 07:42 AM	#23
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	Yup one of those things I learned only once I joined the forum. Great reason to go PM with Daytona's.

11 August 2017, 08:04 AM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Well that's it. I'm ditching my SS Daytona and getting a gold one. I can't live with the asymmetry. The horrors.

1 March 2020, 05:01 PM	#29
Commonproject Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 281	Sorry to bump an old thread but I can't unsee the uneven lugs now and and did a search. Why did they do this? It just makes the asymmetry even worse...

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