ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

nors · 26 August 2009, 09:50 AM

I can not figure out what to buy, it is between Daytona and Datejust 2

116334 Oyster Perpetual Datejust II, 41mm, stainless steel case, 18k white gold Fluted bezel, with Oyster bracelet 72210

or

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Stainless Steel
Daytona is sporty but do not know if I get tired of Cosmograph

what would recommend???

SLS · 26 August 2009, 09:52 AM

Daytona would be my choice.
Scott

Art 1 · 26 August 2009, 10:45 AM

I would buy the Daytona.

RolexPete32 · 26 August 2009, 10:56 AM

I would get a daytona and I DO NOT EVEN LIKE IT THAT MUCH SO THAT SAYS ALOT.

Rolex messed up with this 41 mm datejust. It is not a Rolex. It is a trend watch.

TattooedGQ · 9 December 2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blendhpi

Rolex messed up with this 41 mm datejust. It is not a Rolex. It is a trend watch.

YUP!!

gelshocker · 22 December 2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blendhpi

I would get a daytona and I DO NOT EVEN LIKE IT THAT MUCH SO THAT SAYS ALOT.

Somehow, that quote makes a lot of sense

We are talking HOLY GRAIL here in many people's eyes, WIS or non-WIS.

Starwalker · 26 August 2009, 11:03 AM

I say daytona!, the black dial looks a lot better in person. Its a sport and a dress watch, the DJII not as much. Currently, it'll be tough I THINK to get a decent discount on a DJII just cuz they are new, buy the daytona now and BNIB DJII later, thats what i would do. Plus, the current dials on the DJII are plain weird (green romans??? blue tinted arabics???), it'll be a while before they come out with somethng normal or breath taking.

CKLinLA · 20 April 2010, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfsal

I say daytona!, the black dial looks a lot better in person. Its a sport and a dress watch, the DJII not as much. Currently, it'll be tough I THINK to get a decent discount on a DJII just cuz they are new, buy the daytona now and BNIB DJII later, thats what i would do. Plus, the current dials on the DJII are plain weird (green romans??? blue tinted arabics???), it'll be a while before they come out with somethng normal or breath taking.

Maybe the "weird' dials are there for a similar reason to the larger size and
'differentness' of the DJ2 over the traditional Rolex design - to attract
new buyers (ie. those who would not previously consider buying a Rolex).

I don't like some (green romans? blue arabic?

) of it either, but my
guess is that the average age of a Rolex buyer was going up too much, and
the 'trendiness' of the new models is to try change this. I think Rolex would
like to avoid being like Cadillac - where the age of the average buyer got to
as high as 64.

To OP -- the look/size and usage setting of Daytona and DJ 2 is not that
different anymore, so just go for what looks and feels best on your wrist.

Harvey58 · 26 August 2009, 11:05 AM

buy the Daytona...I think that might be my next purchase!!!

Brunotheboxer · 26 August 2009, 11:57 AM

I always prefer the sports watches from Rolex so I would go Daytona.

openwheelracing · 26 August 2009, 12:24 PM

my favorite Rolex are Daytonas. So I am bias.

Date Just if you attend lots of formal events.

Bebot · 27 August 2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by openwheelracing

my favorite Rolex are Daytonas. So I am bias.

Date Just if you attend lots of formal events.

You could also wear the Daytona on any formal events. I really think it looks with a Tux.

Go for the Daytona!

bodybump · 26 August 2009, 01:49 PM

d a y t o n a !!!!!

Lion · 26 August 2009, 09:21 PM

Buy the Daytona, in the long run I think you will be happier with this choice!!!

Squays · 26 August 2009, 09:49 PM

Daytona

cmr · 27 August 2009, 12:03 AM

i just bought a daytona.

sakuraba · 27 August 2009, 12:07 AM

I don't like Daytonas, but between your 2 choices I think you'd be better off with the Daytona over the DJ2.

You'd have to pay a premium for your DJ2 since it just came out and would still be in high demand, but in the long run IMHO the Daytona would hold its value better.

shandy · 27 August 2009, 12:24 AM

The more I see of the DJII in person the more out of proportion it becomes to me, I think the TT is the best version, it seems to work better than the SS.

In SS it is more sports watch now, rather then dressy. I am one of those who actually love 36mm watches and do not think them too small at all, with this new size it looses something especially in SS!

Also I find the script on the dial too small, it leaves far to much bare dial real estate for my liking. Though I have no use for Chronograph watches given your choice I would say considering the extra cost of the datejust now for a few bucks more (retail) you could have an iconic Rolex movement, one of the best in the world from what I have read..I would go Daytona

kcmo · 27 August 2009, 03:04 AM

Another Daytona vote as I'm now obsessing over them! I love my 36mm DJ but am not too crazy about the 41mm version.

Tools · 27 August 2009, 04:31 AM

Tough choice....

On the one hand you would have an iconic, classic, stylish and sought after worldwide Daytona.

On the other hand, you would have a big Datejust.....

Well, I'm sure you'll work it out.........

kcmo · 27 August 2009, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Tough choice....

On the one hand you would have an iconic, classic, stylish and sought after worldwide Daytona.

On the other hand, you would have a big Datejust.....

Well, I'm sure you'll work it out.........

love this reply!

Andad · 22 December 2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Tough choice....

On the one hand you would have an iconic, classic, stylish and sought after worldwide Daytona.

On the other hand, you would have a big Datejust.....

Well, I'm sure you'll work it out.........

Nearly spat my chardy.

Yeah, this one.

onkyo · 27 August 2009, 04:49 AM

Another Daytona Vote!

train-time · 27 August 2009, 05:41 AM

Daytona!!

nors · 27 August 2009, 06:06 AM

thanks for all your replies:)
is there anyone who knows when Daytona last came with a new model, do you think there is a new model Daytona next year?

and what makes it so popular?

I have read that the new dayjust 2 has a new clockwork Daytona has the same? it also loses time?

hope you can help

-Henrik

iSellJerseyShore · 31 October 2009, 11:08 PM

I am going to fight the current and say buy the DJII!!

-Frankie

tnt · 4 November 2009, 04:08 AM

another vote for Daytona !

I think the DJII is out of proportion.

TSW · 9 December 2009, 01:13 AM

Daytona!!!

spuds · 9 December 2009, 01:21 AM

Daytonaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!

(& gotta love that inscription dman!!!!!)

neptunebeach · 9 December 2009, 03:20 AM

I do not like the Daytona for some reason. I do not understand their popularity. They look like a cheap breitling to me. Sorry Daytona fans. Loving my datejust II. Also, anything smaller than the 41mm datejust seems so darn small. My wife thinks anything smaller looks femine.

26 August 2009, 09:50 AM	#1
nors "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dk Posts: 4	what should I buy? Daytona or Datejust 2 I can not figure out what to buy, it is between Daytona and Datejust 2 116334 Oyster Perpetual Datejust II, 41mm, stainless steel case, 18k white gold Fluted bezel, with Oyster bracelet 72210 or Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Stainless Steel Daytona is sporty but do not know if I get tired of Cosmograph what would recommend???

26 August 2009, 09:52 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Daytona would be my choice. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

26 August 2009, 11:03 AM	#7
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	I say daytona!, the black dial looks a lot better in person. Its a sport and a dress watch, the DJII not as much. Currently, it'll be tough I THINK to get a decent discount on a DJII just cuz they are new, buy the daytona now and BNIB DJII later, thats what i would do. Plus, the current dials on the DJII are plain weird (green romans??? blue tinted arabics???), it'll be a while before they come out with somethng normal or breath taking. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

26 August 2009, 11:05 AM	#9
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	buy the Daytona...I think that might be my next purchase!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

26 August 2009, 01:49 PM	#13
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	d a y t o n a !!!!! __________________

26 August 2009, 10:45 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I would buy the Daytona.

26 August 2009, 10:56 AM	#4
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I would get a daytona and I DO NOT EVEN LIKE IT THAT MUCH SO THAT SAYS ALOT. Rolex messed up with this 41 mm datejust. It is not a Rolex. It is a trend watch.

26 August 2009, 11:57 AM	#10
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I always prefer the sports watches from Rolex so I would go Daytona.

26 August 2009, 12:24 PM	#11
openwheelracing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glendora Posts: 215	my favorite Rolex are Daytonas. So I am bias. Date Just if you attend lots of formal events.

26 August 2009, 09:21 PM	#14
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Buy the Daytona, in the long run I think you will be happier with this choice!!! __________________ 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!!!

26 August 2009, 09:49 PM	#15
Squays "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Malaysia Posts: 5	Daytona

27 August 2009, 12:03 AM	#16
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i just bought a daytona. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

27 August 2009, 12:07 AM	#17
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I don't like Daytonas, but between your 2 choices I think you'd be better off with the Daytona over the DJ2. You'd have to pay a premium for your DJ2 since it just came out and would still be in high demand, but in the long run IMHO the Daytona would hold its value better.

27 August 2009, 12:24 AM	#18
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	The more I see of the DJII in person the more out of proportion it becomes to me, I think the TT is the best version, it seems to work better than the SS. In SS it is more sports watch now, rather then dressy. I am one of those who actually love 36mm watches and do not think them too small at all, with this new size it looses something especially in SS! Also I find the script on the dial too small, it leaves far to much bare dial real estate for my liking. Though I have no use for Chronograph watches given your choice I would say considering the extra cost of the datejust now for a few bucks more (retail) you could have an iconic Rolex movement, one of the best in the world from what I have read..I would go Daytona

27 August 2009, 03:04 AM	#19
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Another Daytona vote as I'm now obsessing over them! I love my 36mm DJ but am not too crazy about the 41mm version.

27 August 2009, 04:31 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Tough choice.... On the one hand you would have an iconic, classic, stylish and sought after worldwide Daytona. On the other hand, you would have a big Datejust..... Well, I'm sure you'll work it out......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 August 2009, 04:49 AM	#23
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Another Daytona Vote!

27 August 2009, 05:41 AM	#24
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Daytona!!

27 August 2009, 06:06 AM	#25
nors "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dk Posts: 4	thanks for all your replies:) is there anyone who knows when Daytona last came with a new model, do you think there is a new model Daytona next year? and what makes it so popular? I have read that the new dayjust 2 has a new clockwork Daytona has the same? it also loses time? hope you can help -Henrik

31 October 2009, 11:08 PM	#26
iSellJerseyShore "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Frankie Location: NJ - JerseyShore Watch: GMT-Master IIc Posts: 1,023	I am going to fight the current and say buy the DJII!! -Frankie

4 November 2009, 04:08 AM	#27
tnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 868	another vote for Daytona ! I think the DJII is out of proportion.

9 December 2009, 01:13 AM	#28
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Daytona!!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

9 December 2009, 01:21 AM	#29
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Daytonaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!! (& gotta love that inscription dman!!!!!) __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

9 December 2009, 03:20 AM	#30
neptunebeach Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Neptune Beach, FL Posts: 46	Datejust II I do not like the Daytona for some reason. I do not understand their popularity. They look like a cheap breitling to me. Sorry Daytona fans. Loving my datejust II. Also, anything smaller than the 41mm datejust seems so darn small. My wife thinks anything smaller looks femine.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)