Buyer's Remorse - Daytona

[mrgoodkat]

I'm a new member to TRF, but I would already like to ask you guys for some advice. Just purchased a Rolex 116520 Daytona with a white dial. It is a fine piece, but I am having second thoughts.

I'm 25 - a fairly junior guy in a corporate environment that is a bit conservative. My small collection has both a stainless datejust and a patek 5127. My main concern is that this watch will garner major attention if I wear it to work - can't afford a daytona as just a weekend watch. I don't want to be thought of as arrogant or flashy, especially as I am coming off a recent promotion (happened after the daytona hunt was underway).

Have any of you ever had similar thoughts? I can return the watch now for a full refund, but as I get it ready to ship back I fear that in the future I may regret giving up such a good specimen. On the other hand I think it is good to not stick out for these kind of reasons in the professional world. Any wisdom you all may be able to give would be greatly appreciated.

[Solo118]

Personally I think the 116520 is low key compared to what some people wear. Yes the PCL are blingy, but the entire watch has a toned down look. Maybe the black dial would have been a bit more stealthy, but I honestly do not think it is any different than wearing your said Datejust (which I can only assume also has PCL?)

Trust me keep it, you won't regret it. This is a grail for many many people you are going to kick yourself if you return it. Even if you pick another model, the most low key sports watch would be an EXP I, EXP II or Sub-C, which each have its own attention grabbing features.

[Nycturbovr6]

I would just wear it. Who cares what others think

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Nycturbovr6

I would just wear it. Who cares what others think

There's no shame in having good taste.

Your behavior will mean more than what you wear.

[IT Nerd]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

There's no shame in having good taste.

Your behavior will mean more than what you wear.

Spot on

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

There's no shame in having good taste.

Your behavior will mean more than what you wear.

This.

[cdnwatchguy]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

There's no shame in having good taste.

Your behavior will mean more than what you wear.

+1

[henry333]

People hardly ever notice what watch I wear. People don't pay much attention

[cloudplay]

Originally Posted by henry333

People hardly ever notice what watch I wear. People don't pay much attention

Well, my wife, who didn't even use to wear watches, definitely noticed the white dial daytona on the girl next to us on the sushi counter. She didn't know however what kind of watch it was - I foolishly told her, and consequently was $12k poorer two weeks later. Moral of the story: your watch may not be as invisible as you think. Still doesn't mean the OP needs to wear a timex to work.

[DocJekl]

Originally Posted by cloudplay

Well, my wife, who didn't even use to wear watches, definitely noticed the white dial daytona on the girl next to us on the sushi counter. She didn't know however what kind of watch it was - I foolishly told her, and consequently was $12k poorer two weeks later. Moral of the story: your watch may not be as invisible as you think. Still doesn't mean the OP needs to wear a timex to work.

Hahahahahaha!

[inzite]

better things to worry about.

[Trouble15]

First off, congrats! The white dial 116520 is gorgeous!

I echo the comments above. Do you wear your DJ and/or Patek to work? Most people don't even notice. If anyone wants to say anything, just say it was a gift or it's fake. Like Sol said, I thought the same way, compared to other Rolexes and other brands even the Daytona is fairly low key, under the radar type of watch. Most of the time it may be tucked under your shirt cuff anyways.

[Lew Archer]

Keep it. It's not as noticeable as you think. No precious metals. Just a stainless steel sports watch. Aficionados will recognize it. For most, though, it won't jump out as much as some other Rolex models.

[Tri-Tip]

Wear it like a man and not like a douche and you'll be fine.

[Mr. Vegas]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

Wear it like a man and not like a douche and you'll be fine.

This.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

Wear it like a man and not like a douche and you'll be fine.

Well said!

I think any Rolex with a cyclops will get more attention than one without. People see the cyclops and think "Rolex". They see a Daytona and think...well they probably don't think anything at all.

[Nodak]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

Wear it like a man and not like a douche and you'll be fine.

This, seriously

[ralpie]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

Wear it like a man and not like a douche and you'll be fine.

[Solo118]

Just don't wear it like this, and you are golden

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Solo118

Just don't wear it like this, and you are golden

Haha! That video is right on front of my office!

[Brian Page]

Keep it- not as big of a deal as you think, oh - congrats!!

[Danny83]

Keep it, you will regret selling it happened to me.

[paltak]

I wear my white dial daytona to work everyday and no one notices it.

[rollee1]

Its not like you are driving a brand new Aston to work tomorrow.

I wouldn't worry about it.

[rudegar]

Wear it weekends until you are used to it. Then you will lose you self consciousness about it and once you feel natural wearing it, you can pull it off.

[Wolfgang427]

Life is too short to worry about what others think, just wear it if it makes you happy.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Wolfgang427

Life is too short to worry about what others think, just wear it if it makes you happy.

Well said!

[Zoran]

Originally Posted by Wolfgang427

Life is too short to worry about what others think, just wear it if it makes you happy.

My thoughts exactly!
Congratulations!

[jbleee]

Originally Posted by rudegar

Wear it weekends until you are used to it. Then you will lose you self consciousness about it and once you feel natural wearing it, you can pull it off.

Bingo! x2

Eventually you won't give a crap what people say or see what's on your wrist.

Or just wear it on weekends and vacations you'll appreciate it even more when you haven't worn such a beautiful watch for periods of time.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by rudegar

Wear it weekends until you are used to it. Then you will lose you self consciousness about it and once you feel natural wearing it, you can pull it off.