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Ck8 · 4 June 2009, 07:52 AM

I have had a SS Daytona for 6 years. About 3 years ago I purchased an IWC Portuguese Chrono Automatic as I liked the watch. Never thought that I would now like it more than the Daytona. I just like the feel, the size and weight, the design, the bronze hands and indice against an off white dial, the contrasting blue chrono hands and the quality is definately above the Daytona. I like especially that I can feel the rotor spinning round when I wear it.
Anyone has the same thought on any other Chrono that is better than the Daytona?

Bebot · 4 June 2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ck8

I have had a SS Daytona for 6 years. About 3 years ago I purchased an IWC Portuguese Chrono Automatic as I liked the watch. Never thought that I would now like it more than the Daytona. I just like the feel, the size and weight, the design, the bronze hands and indice against an off white dial, the contrasting blue chrono hands and the quality is definately above the Daytona. I like especially that I can feel the rotor spinning round when I wear it.
Anyone has the same thought on any other Chrono that is better than the Daytona?

I wear my Tag Aquaracer Chrono Automatic waaaay more than my Daytona. But this is because my tag is my beater work watch.

B. Doggy · 4 June 2009, 09:16 AM

Being that we're on a Rolex forum, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Daytona lovers will prevail on this issue.

Mrdi · 4 June 2009, 09:24 AM

IWC's are great for an ETA movement.
Sinn does a good job too.

TheVTCGuy · 4 June 2009, 10:20 AM

I had a couple Chronos before my Daytona... which was (is) my grail... Tag, Breitling, nothing as nice an IWC though... anyway, I have to be bias here and say I love my Daytona the best... BUT, it's your watch, and a beauty at that! If that's the one that sings to you, then by all means wear it the most!

bodybump · 4 June 2009, 10:56 AM

This is what im talking about....i wore my pam 88 more than my ss daytona..and everytime i wear the daytona..i still look back to the pam...it feels small...and i hate that feeling...

IT-guy · 4 June 2009, 11:03 AM

No chrono is or can ever be better than Daytona. You can't beat a classic - no matter how hard you try. And I think Daytona has passed a good enough test of time to qualify to be called a classic.

landroverking · 4 June 2009, 12:42 PM

I too love the Daytona, but I wear a Omega Speedmaster Pro more because of the pushers. I am more likely to wear the Daytona when I don't need a Chronograph.

Watchdog · 4 June 2009, 12:46 PM

No opinion on the choice at hand, and I would think the tide would turn to Rolex . . .

However, it is surprising and interesting to me that ALL responses have not been for the Daytona given this site's inherent preference.

Makes me wonder . . .

bodybump · 4 June 2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

No opinion on the choice at hand, and I would think the tide would turn to Rolex . . .

However, it is surprising and interesting to me that ALL responses have not been for the Daytona given this site's inherent preference.

Makes me wonder . . .

sometimes its just a different feel....some people have bought a daytona here because of the hype...then when they realized it was really nothing to it they sell it right away...its a beautiful watch but sometimes people just dont feel it that much...

wang · 4 June 2009, 12:47 PM

Go daytona go !!

sparky · 4 June 2009, 02:13 PM

I think the white faced omega broad arrow with the blue hands, and the Jorg Schauer model 10 with a white face or the model 9 with a black face are the STUFF, but at the end of the day, my $$ goes to the big "R".

sparky · 4 June 2009, 02:25 PM

pix

allanofcalifornia · 4 June 2009, 02:54 PM

Please, say it's not so!!

You've been blinded and need to see the light!

Allan

Z-Sub · 4 June 2009, 04:21 PM

The look and feel certainly is personal taste. I have seen the pictures of the IWC you mentioned and it indeed is a very pretty watch. However, the quality of a Daytona is hard to beat.
Interestingly, I kinda like the sensation of the spinning rotor of my Tudor as well, but the quality of a Daytona is easy to appreiate.

4 June 2009, 07:52 AM	#1
Ck8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Mark 哥 Location: UK Posts: 860	SS Daytona in 2nd Place I have had a SS Daytona for 6 years. About 3 years ago I purchased an IWC Portuguese Chrono Automatic as I liked the watch. Never thought that I would now like it more than the Daytona. I just like the feel, the size and weight, the design, the bronze hands and indice against an off white dial, the contrasting blue chrono hands and the quality is definately above the Daytona. I like especially that I can feel the rotor spinning round when I wear it. Anyone has the same thought on any other Chrono that is better than the Daytona?

4 June 2009, 09:16 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Being that we're on a Rolex forum, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Daytona lovers will prevail on this issue. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

4 June 2009, 10:56 AM	#6
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	This is what im talking about....i wore my pam 88 more than my ss daytona..and everytime i wear the daytona..i still look back to the pam...it feels small...and i hate that feeling... __________________

4 June 2009, 11:03 AM	#7
IT-guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DC Watch: SD 126600 Posts: 195	No chrono is or can ever be better than Daytona. You can't beat a classic - no matter how hard you try. And I think Daytona has passed a good enough test of time to qualify to be called a classic. __________________ SS Daytona Black, SS Daytona White, WG Daytona Meteorite, Milgauss GV, Milgauss Blk, GMT IIc, GMT Pepsi, SD 16600, Sub 16610, Sub 14060, Sub 11610

4 June 2009, 02:25 PM	#13
sparky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Cal Location: Seattle, WA. Watch: explorer Posts: 658	pix Attached Images

4 June 2009, 09:24 AM	#4
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	IWC's are great for an ETA movement. Sinn does a good job too.

4 June 2009, 10:20 AM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I had a couple Chronos before my Daytona... which was (is) my grail... Tag, Breitling, nothing as nice an IWC though... anyway, I have to be bias here and say I love my Daytona the best... BUT, it's your watch, and a beauty at that! If that's the one that sings to you, then by all means wear it the most!

4 June 2009, 12:42 PM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I too love the Daytona, but I wear a Omega Speedmaster Pro more because of the pushers. I am more likely to wear the Daytona when I don't need a Chronograph.

4 June 2009, 12:46 PM	#9
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	No opinion on the choice at hand, and I would think the tide would turn to Rolex . . . However, it is surprising and interesting to me that ALL responses have not been for the Daytona given this site's inherent preference. Makes me wonder . . .

4 June 2009, 12:47 PM	#11
wang Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: 2 datejust Location: los angeles now Watch: no gv said to say Posts: 127	Go daytona go !!

4 June 2009, 02:13 PM	#12
sparky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Cal Location: Seattle, WA. Watch: explorer Posts: 658	I think the white faced omega broad arrow with the blue hands, and the Jorg Schauer model 10 with a white face or the model 9 with a black face are the STUFF, but at the end of the day, my $$ goes to the big "R".

4 June 2009, 02:54 PM	#14
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Please, say it's not so!! You've been blinded and need to see the light! Allan

4 June 2009, 04:21 PM	#15
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	The look and feel certainly is personal taste. I have seen the pictures of the IWC you mentioned and it indeed is a very pretty watch. However, the quality of a Daytona is hard to beat. Interestingly, I kinda like the sensation of the spinning rotor of my Tudor as well, but the quality of a Daytona is easy to appreiate. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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