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77T · 18 December 2012, 03:53 AM

useful

dysondiver · 18 December 2012, 04:04 AM

some great answers here ,,, and some peachy pics too ,, i am really starting to like the look of daytonas. i can see why they have a loyal bunch of owners too , thanks guys.

subtona · 18 December 2012, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by A.Sharp

Chicks dig the chrono buttons

Best answer

impalass · 18 December 2012, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by scarab007

I used my Daytona to time how quickly this thread was useless to read. Did not take long.

I'm have timing OCD, time everything from eggs and pasta, to dog walks to wait times in the Doctors office, anything and everything, and really don't get some of the critics. When compared to the Speedmaster Pro which I wore for over 30 yrs. it takes a couple of seconds longer, if that, to read my black SS Daytona. Big deal, I get to admire it a little longer.

I still own the Speedy, but always reach for the Daytona. It's look, feel, finish, quality is quite a cut above the Speedmaster imho, and I still love the "Moon" watch, and am by no means putting it down, and yes, it's can be read at a glance, sub-dials included.

What about all the "Skeleton" watches out there, or dress watches with skinny little hands and no lume ? Are they useless too ?

Rant over.

Rick Putnam · 18 December 2012, 04:49 AM

I use Sub and Daytona for BBQ a lot.

scarab007 · 18 December 2012, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick Putnam

I use Sub and Daytona for BBQ a lot.

x1

nauticajoe · 18 December 2012, 04:52 AM

It's useful.

T.S.Eliot · 18 December 2012, 07:01 AM

I think Rolex should strongly consider addressing the need to design a watch for BBQ related activities and specifications. I leave the name to your imagination

Time Exposure · 18 December 2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by T.S.Eliot

I think Rolex should strongly consider addressing the need to design a watch for BBQ related activities and specifications. I leave the name to your imagination

Mesquite Dweller, Charcoal Master, GrillJust...

Time Exposure · 18 December 2012, 08:26 AM

Forgot Firegraph Flametona. Somebody stop me...

scarab007 · 18 December 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

Mesquite Dweller, Charcoal Master, GrillJust...

HA...I vote Charcoal Master..that would be awesome.

theken · 18 December 2012, 08:51 AM

Timing the BBQ and parking meters is as serious as I usually get with the rotating bezel function of Subs/SDs and GMTs.
As much as I love the Daytona, it is really not about the chronograph function as much as it's place in the history of Rolex sports watches.

JP Chestnut · 18 December 2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.S.Eliot

I think Rolex should strongly consider addressing the need to design a watch for BBQ related activities and specifications. I leave the name to your imagination

BBQ Master 2

landroverking · 18 December 2012, 09:39 AM

Daily. Timing segments during my radio show.

wohlfecc · 18 December 2012, 12:16 PM

Not specific to a Daytona, but having the chrono start capability just a pushbutton away, no looking required, is nice. You can keep eye contact with people and not break anyone's attention span, do it under the table, etc. Sounds dumb but I like having it so handy. Even a G-shock or diver timer bezel watch can't do that.

yonggoh · 18 December 2012, 12:19 PM

i use it to time how long it takes from the time i order my noodles for it to be served in front of me.

(true story. this was the only time i actually used the chrono function purposefully)

QueueCumber · 18 December 2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

i know what its used for , in theory ,, but in real life ,,, wat do you do with it.

Timing psychological assessment tests. Oh, and timing my tea so the tea bag doesn't steep too long...

iLLGT2 · 18 December 2012, 12:21 PM

You guy's at the track timing yourselves with your watch must not be going fast enough to do that :p hah jk... I use a track mate though, ultra accurate and does the work itself plus data logs!

Anyway as for the watch? I think we all like to rationalize the features/complications of our pieces, but out of all of the people I know, you may use the chrono a few times as function then it's like agh forget it!

htinez · 18 December 2012, 12:25 PM

my wife loves it....good enough....

thomaspp · 18 December 2012, 02:50 PM

Don't use the chrono much... The feature is just a toy on my Daytona. But who cares? It's an awesome looking/functioning watch. Reason enough to go get one!

polarinda · 18 December 2012, 02:56 PM

I don't think anyone who buys a Daytona buys it for the chrono function.
Before I got the white dial version, the explorer ii 40mm polar was to me the prettiest white dial ever, and more functional. But the D simply overwhelms it. In terms of fit and finish, comfort, style, x-factor.

The chrono in the D is a bonus to a watch that already speaks for itself. To ask if it is an useful watch is really besides the point.

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 December 2012, 06:11 AM

I find the Daytona a very stylish looking chrono, but "useful"?... Not in my opinion!

Those darned screw-down chrono pushers kill any spontanous timing, plus as said the subdials aren't exactly highly legible.

TSW · 19 December 2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Bbq

x100

Lumberjact · 19 December 2012, 06:46 AM

Chrono always good for billing clients. And as mentioned, they don't even see you start the timer...!

nick c · 19 December 2012, 06:49 AM

useful

IS2000 · 19 December 2012, 04:01 PM

I used my Daytona as a lap timer once in a while.

18 December 2012, 03:53 AM	#61
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	useful __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

18 December 2012, 07:01 AM	#68
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	I think Rolex should strongly consider addressing the need to design a watch for BBQ related activities and specifications. I leave the name to your imagination __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

18 December 2012, 02:50 PM	#80
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Don't use the chrono much... The feature is just a toy on my Daytona. But who cares? It's an awesome looking/functioning watch. Reason enough to go get one! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

19 December 2012, 06:11 AM	#82
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I find the Daytona a very stylish looking chrono, but "useful"?... Not in my opinion! Those darned screw-down chrono pushers kill any spontanous timing, plus as said the subdials aren't exactly highly legible. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

19 December 2012, 06:46 AM	#84
Lumberjact "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Paris Watch: Explorer Posts: 446	Chrono always good for billing clients. And as mentioned, they don't even see you start the timer...! __________________ "Onto his wrist he slipped his steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual, the 34mm model, the date window its only complication; Bond did not need to know the phases of the moon or the exact moment of high tide at Southampton. And he suspected very few people did."

18 December 2012, 04:04 AM	#62
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	some great answers here ,,, and some peachy pics too ,, i am really starting to like the look of daytonas. i can see why they have a loyal bunch of owners too , thanks guys.

18 December 2012, 04:49 AM	#65
Rick Putnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Abbeville, LA Posts: 227	I use Sub and Daytona for BBQ a lot.

18 December 2012, 04:52 AM	#67
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	It's useful.

18 December 2012, 08:26 AM	#70
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	Forgot Firegraph Flametona. Somebody stop me...

18 December 2012, 08:51 AM	#72
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	Timing the BBQ and parking meters is as serious as I usually get with the rotating bezel function of Subs/SDs and GMTs. As much as I love the Daytona, it is really not about the chronograph function as much as it's place in the history of Rolex sports watches.

18 December 2012, 09:39 AM	#74
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Daily. Timing segments during my radio show.

18 December 2012, 12:16 PM	#75
wohlfecc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 195	Not specific to a Daytona, but having the chrono start capability just a pushbutton away, no looking required, is nice. You can keep eye contact with people and not break anyone's attention span, do it under the table, etc. Sounds dumb but I like having it so handy. Even a G-shock or diver timer bezel watch can't do that.

18 December 2012, 12:19 PM	#76
yonggoh Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 126	i use it to time how long it takes from the time i order my noodles for it to be served in front of me. (true story. this was the only time i actually used the chrono function purposefully)

18 December 2012, 12:21 PM	#78
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	You guy's at the track timing yourselves with your watch must not be going fast enough to do that :p hah jk... I use a track mate though, ultra accurate and does the work itself plus data logs! Anyway as for the watch? I think we all like to rationalize the features/complications of our pieces, but out of all of the people I know, you may use the chrono a few times as function then it's like agh forget it!

18 December 2012, 12:25 PM	#79
htinez "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: here and there Watch: ing my language Posts: 192	my wife loves it....good enough....

18 December 2012, 02:56 PM	#81
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	I don't think anyone who buys a Daytona buys it for the chrono function. Before I got the white dial version, the explorer ii 40mm polar was to me the prettiest white dial ever, and more functional. But the D simply overwhelms it. In terms of fit and finish, comfort, style, x-factor. The chrono in the D is a bonus to a watch that already speaks for itself. To ask if it is an useful watch is really besides the point.

19 December 2012, 06:49 AM	#85
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	useful

19 December 2012, 04:01 PM	#86
IS2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex,PP,AP, PAM Posts: 178	I used my Daytona as a lap timer once in a while.

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