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zillap · 30 April 2010, 04:14 AM

Finally the Daytona has arrived..

I must say that it looks wonderful, it really does!

But as a big Breitlig fan, i must say that i am EXTREMELY dissapointed with the feeling of the watch. The bracelet makes whistely noices when it moves, its not any where close to well done as any Breitling i have ever owned or tried..The Daytona feels Cheap, but looks expensive.

Its like comparing an Audi to an volkswagen...where the Rolex is volswagen.
This feeling sucks..but i hope ill get over it.

As a bonus the AD needed to shorten down the bracelet with 1 link, and he took it from the6o clock side which makes the whole watch unbalanced.

I have 6 links on the 12oclock side and 4 on the 6oclock side.
Worst 10 hour drive EVER!

Will post pics later..:(

king1412 · 30 April 2010, 04:16 AM

Congratulations. Hopefully the watch would grow on you. It's a beatiful watch.

zillap · 30 April 2010, 04:32 AM

Please look at the soloshot of the daytona on the side.

This bracelet setup has to be wrong? 4 links on one side and 6,5 on the other side.

dannyny · 30 April 2010, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zillap

Finally the Daytona has arrived..

I must say that it looks wonderful, it really does!

But as a big Breitlig fan, i must say that i am EXTREMELY dissapointed with the feeling of the watch. The bracelet makes whistely noices when it moves, its not any where close to well done as any Breitling i have ever owned or tried..The Daytona feels Cheap, but looks expensive.

Its like comparing an Audi to an volkswagen...where the Rolex is volswagen.
This feeling sucks..but i hope ill get over it.

As a bonus the AD needed to shorten down the bracelet with 1 link, and he took it from the6o clock side which makes the whole watch unbalanced.

I have 6 links on the 12oclock side and 4 on the 6oclock side.
Worst 10 hour drive EVER!

Will post pics later..:(

oh man i have the same issue with the links

, 6 on the 12 o'clock and 4 on the 6 o'clock side...thanks for pointing that out...im going to adjust it asap

1000ftSub · 30 April 2010, 04:29 AM

zillap · 30 April 2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyny

oh man i have the same issue with the links

, 6 on the 12 o'clock and 4 on the 6 o'clock side...thanks for pointing that out...im going to adjust it asap

HAHA Danny, thats hilarious!

I couldnt stop look at the watch at the way home from the AD..It felt so wrong..Even though i know another AD in my town can and will fix it tomorrow:)

dannyny · 30 April 2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zillap

HAHA Danny, thats hilarious!

I couldnt stop look at the watch at the way home from the AD..It felt so wrong..Even though i know another AD in my town can and will fix it tomorrow:)

oh man

im laughing at myself... my AD did the adjustment for me should i go back or do it myself?? geez...do i need loctite??

zillap · 30 April 2010, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyny

oh man

im laughing at myself... my AD did the adjustment for me should i go back or do it myself?? geez...do i need loctite??

If you can do it, and want it done now..just do it:)

Otherwise let the AD do it! I guess you need loctite too yea

cwwhk · 30 April 2010, 04:49 AM

Congrats on your watch!

5 links at 6 o'clock and 6 links at 12 o'clock for all my watches except the SS Daytona and SDDS, which are 4 links at 6 o'clokc and 6 links at 12 o'clock.

You'll get used to the squeaky bracelet. If you think OEM SS is squeaky wait till you get a DLC blacked out one, ha, ha, ha.

zillap · 30 April 2010, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cwwhk

Congrats on your watch!

5 links at 6 o'clock and 6 links at 12 o'clock for all my watches except the SS Daytona and SDDS, which are 4 links at 6 o'clokc and 6 links at 12 o'clock.

You'll get used to the squeaky bracelet. If you think OEM SS is squeaky wait till you get a DLC blacked out one, ha, ha, ha.

Thank you mystic honk kong man!

Hmm Dannyny..Why did both of our ADs do the same adjustment?
And now 2 of the pro TRFers tells us that this is the right setup..

What should we do?

chris russell · 30 April 2010, 04:33 AM

You CANNOT be serious!

The Daytona IS what it IS. And NOBODY disses it.

Btw, I always swap at least one link from the 6:00 side to the 12:00 side, keeps the watch toward the thumb side of the wrist, easier to see it.

2th Dr · 30 April 2010, 04:37 AM

That looks like the correct configuration of links Martin.

SDDS · 30 April 2010, 04:38 AM

congratulations

dannyny · 30 April 2010, 04:58 AM

one of us got to start a new thread: how many links are on each side...

ersnyder · 30 April 2010, 05:02 AM

Can't help you like the watch, but if you hop in the shower (watch on) and soap up, the watch will quit squeaking! It is a cool watch, hope you grow to like it more.

George Ab · 30 April 2010, 05:04 AM

That watch is totally cool. In homage to your day, I'm going in the safe right now, taking off my PAM and going for my white faced Daytona. Congratulations!

PS: I've owned Breitlings and didn't quite follow the comparison. I'm going to listen for "whistely noises".

channels · 30 April 2010, 05:20 AM

It's interesting you compared the feel of a breitling to rolex as I had a similar experience. I have a superocean heritage chronos and when I tried on the daytona, it felt a bit "light" for me. In any case, I passed on it (I also couldn't afford it)....However, when I put on an LV, I JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

zillap · 30 April 2010, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by channels

It's interesting you compared the feel of a breitling to rolex as I had a similar experience. I have a superocean heritage chronos and when I tried on the daytona, it felt a bit "light" for me. In any case, I passed on it (I also couldn't afford it)....However, when I put on an LV, I JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

Interesting! I had my superocean heritage on when i went to the AD..

PanosI · 30 April 2010, 05:56 AM

Congrats

Wear it in the best of health. Sorry for feeling that way....

Cru Jones · 30 April 2010, 05:49 AM

Congrats, man. Maybe you'll grow to like it? If not, and you move on, you'll always have your awesome group shot....

Renoir · 30 April 2010, 11:29 AM

Congrats on the Daytona!

Regarding the bracelet, it's a matter of comfort. On my watches I prefer less links on the 6 o'clock side. No right or wrong, whatever works and fits the best.

HL65 · 30 April 2010, 11:36 AM

Congrats on the Daytona!

Lion · 30 April 2010, 11:41 AM

Martin, I'm glad you got your Daytona...as for how many links on each side how does it feel on your wrist with the current configuration? If it feels comfortable why change it!!!

glimmer · 30 April 2010, 12:04 PM

Congratulations!

Yazo · 1 May 2010, 12:36 AM

Man that truly sucks how you're feeling about the Daytona - all I can say is give it some time maybe you'll change your mind.

But a BIG congrats!!!

jimbones43 · 30 April 2010, 11:43 AM

The AD usually uses the direction from the Rolex bracelet sizing kit. Usually when it's 2 links it's one per side, if it's one it's from the 12 o'clock side. My Daytona is 4 6 o'clock side and 6 12 o'clock side as per the AD. The clasp is shorter so it appears off centered but the inside folded part is centered.

superb · 30 April 2010, 12:31 PM

Martin, sorry you didn't quite like the daytona. I hope it grows on you. Would it be possible you provide a feedback say 3 months down the road if the feeling changes? i would like to know.

Watchdog · 30 April 2010, 01:06 PM

Hope it grows on you.

brandxbrand · 30 April 2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zillap

Worst 10 hour drive EVER!

wait wait.... are you referring to the drive to you AD? to change A LINK? please tell me not.

zillap · 30 April 2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by superb

Martin, sorry you didn't quite like the daytona. I hope it grows on you. Would it be possible you provide a feedback say 3 months down the road if the feeling changes? i would like to know.

I will absolutely do!

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandxbrand

wait wait.... are you referring to the drive to you AD? to change A LINK? please tell me not.

Nonono:) 5+5 hours to pick it up.. Its just 10 min to my local AD to resize today.

30 April 2010, 04:14 AM	#1
zillap Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Martin Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 462	Watch 2 of 2 has arrived! Finally the Daytona has arrived.. I must say that it looks wonderful, it really does! But as a big Breitlig fan, i must say that i am EXTREMELY dissapointed with the feeling of the watch. The bracelet makes whistely noices when it moves, its not any where close to well done as any Breitling i have ever owned or tried..The Daytona feels Cheap, but looks expensive. Its like comparing an Audi to an volkswagen...where the Rolex is volswagen. This feeling sucks..but i hope ill get over it. As a bonus the AD needed to shorten down the bracelet with 1 link, and he took it from the6o clock side which makes the whole watch unbalanced. I have 6 links on the 12oclock side and 4 on the 6oclock side. Worst 10 hour drive EVER! Will post pics later..:(

30 April 2010, 04:32 AM	#3
zillap Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Martin Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 462	The pics.. Please look at the soloshot of the daytona on the side. This bracelet setup has to be wrong? 4 links on one side and 6,5 on the other side. Attached Images

30 April 2010, 04:49 AM	#9
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	Congrats on your watch! 5 links at 6 o'clock and 6 links at 12 o'clock for all my watches except the SS Daytona and SDDS, which are 4 links at 6 o'clokc and 6 links at 12 o'clock. You'll get used to the squeaky bracelet. If you think OEM SS is squeaky wait till you get a DLC blacked out one, ha, ha, ha. __________________ Everyday is a Rolex day.

30 April 2010, 04:33 AM	#11
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	You are criticizing the DAYTONA!? Comparing it unfavorably to a BREITLING?? You CANNOT be serious! The Daytona IS what it IS. And NOBODY disses it. Btw, I always swap at least one link from the 6:00 side to the 12:00 side, keeps the watch toward the thumb side of the wrist, easier to see it.

30 April 2010, 04:38 AM	#13
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30 April 2010, 04:16 AM	#2
king1412 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 209	Congratulations. Hopefully the watch would grow on you. It's a beatiful watch.

30 April 2010, 04:29 AM	#5
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30 April 2010, 04:37 AM	#12
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	That looks like the correct configuration of links Martin.

30 April 2010, 04:58 AM	#14
dannyny Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc Watch: Daytona Posts: 194	one of us got to start a new thread: how many links are on each side...

30 April 2010, 05:02 AM	#15
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Can't help you like the watch, but if you hop in the shower (watch on) and soap up, the watch will quit squeaking! It is a cool watch, hope you grow to like it more.

30 April 2010, 05:04 AM	#16
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	That watch is totally cool. In homage to your day, I'm going in the safe right now, taking off my PAM and going for my white faced Daytona. Congratulations! PS: I've owned Breitlings and didn't quite follow the comparison. I'm going to listen for "whistely noises".

30 April 2010, 05:20 AM	#17
channels "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 16	It's interesting you compared the feel of a breitling to rolex as I had a similar experience. I have a superocean heritage chronos and when I tried on the daytona, it felt a bit "light" for me. In any case, I passed on it (I also couldn't afford it)....However, when I put on an LV, I JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

30 April 2010, 05:56 AM	#19
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Congrats Wear it in the best of health. Sorry for feeling that way....

30 April 2010, 05:49 AM	#20
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Congrats, man. Maybe you'll grow to like it? If not, and you move on, you'll always have your awesome group shot....

30 April 2010, 11:29 AM	#21
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Congrats on the Daytona! Regarding the bracelet, it's a matter of comfort. On my watches I prefer less links on the 6 o'clock side. No right or wrong, whatever works and fits the best.

30 April 2010, 11:36 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Congrats on the Daytona! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 April 2010, 11:41 AM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Martin, I'm glad you got your Daytona...as for how many links on each side how does it feel on your wrist with the current configuration? If it feels comfortable why change it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

30 April 2010, 12:04 PM	#24
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Congratulations!

1 May 2010, 12:36 AM	#25
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Man that truly sucks how you're feeling about the Daytona - all I can say is give it some time maybe you'll change your mind. But a BIG congrats!!!

30 April 2010, 11:43 AM	#26
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	The AD usually uses the direction from the Rolex bracelet sizing kit. Usually when it's 2 links it's one per side, if it's one it's from the 12 o'clock side. My Daytona is 4 6 o'clock side and 6 12 o'clock side as per the AD. The clasp is shorter so it appears off centered but the inside folded part is centered.

30 April 2010, 12:31 PM	#27
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	Martin, sorry you didn't quite like the daytona. I hope it grows on you. Would it be possible you provide a feedback say 3 months down the road if the feeling changes? i would like to know.

30 April 2010, 01:06 PM	#28
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Hope it grows on you.

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