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20 February 2020, 03:47 AM | #1 |
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Just got a ceramic daytona
Hi guys I just got a rolex ceramic daytona white dial and as everywhere said that it is 40mm in diameter not include the crown pusher, I measured it so many time with so many tools and it is still not 40mm, it is around 38-38.5 mm. Is something wrong with my daytona
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20 February 2020, 04:00 AM | #2 |
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No that is the correct size of the Daytona
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20 February 2020, 04:08 AM | #3 |
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Okay, this CANNOT be a real post. "Is something wrong with my Daytona" gave it away.
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20 February 2020, 04:09 AM | #4 |
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So if it is really not 40mm why did rolex state that it is 40mm
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20 February 2020, 04:13 AM | #5 |
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20 February 2020, 04:15 AM | #6 |
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If this is real, then worry not, your daytona is fine. That's the precise measurements. Take it into an AD for authenticity verification if you are concerned, that will put your mind at ease. Enjoy your new watch, it's a fantastic piece!
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20 February 2020, 04:17 AM | #7 |
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Congratulations on the new Daytona. Actual measurement is less than 40mm
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20 February 2020, 04:22 AM | #8 | |
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20 February 2020, 04:24 AM | #9 |
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The SS version is roughly 38-38.5mm as other posters have said.
The PM models are closer to the true 40mm. |
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Now I cannot vouch for any other criteria as to why you should not be worried. If you were buying this watch grey, you need to be 1000% sure the buyer is trusted and authentic because that is a lot of money to be having doubts with. |
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20 February 2020, 04:52 AM | #11 |
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20 February 2020, 04:56 AM | #12 | |
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Take it to a jeweller who buys and sells Rolexes and wait near the watch while they open the caseback lid, and they will tell you whats inside in a second. Dont drop the watch anywhere even to AD, as you will never know what will they do with your movement. |
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The SS models left lug and right lug has a size difference while the PM are more proportionate. Sample thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=553727 |
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20 February 2020, 05:05 AM | #14 |
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Rolex lies about their diameters on many watches. The most blatant example is the Datejust 41 which gives the diameter at 41 both in name and in specs, yet measures slightly over 39 mm. I don't know why they do it. Some watches, like the Sea Dweller 43 mm measure in exactly as they state, 43 mm. Others like the Daytona and Day Date come in well short of their stated diameters. Very annoying and deceptive to buyers IMO.
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20 February 2020, 05:22 AM | #17 |
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There's this extreme Rolex - rounding of 38mm as 40mm and 39mm watch as 41mm and on the other hand we have Omega giving diameters as 36.2mm and 39.2mm on their Seamasters!
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So I bought a set of calipers. Sure enough, measured at the back of the case, including crown guards it comes in right at 44.25 mm just like they said. However, the dial/bezel width measures 41.6 mm (which is the closest thing I have found to perfect size in my mind) and really that is the part your eyes see when you look at the watch. Not the rounded case sides or crown guards. Interesting how each company does it a little different. |
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20 February 2020, 05:30 AM | #20 |
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GMT II Accuracy - and others
I'll take it off your hands - a couple mm won't deter me!
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20 February 2020, 05:34 AM | #21 |
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20 February 2020, 06:32 AM | #22 |
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This thread only makes me want a SS Daytona even more. I have a smaller wrist and like the fact that Daytona wears small. And to think, I was considering getting a PM Daytona to satisfy the itch. Back to waiting.
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20 February 2020, 06:33 AM | #23 |
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Same mate! But the scratches clasp Daytona topic and the beautiful pic made me to go between the panda and black dial...
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20 February 2020, 06:36 AM | #24 |
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Yes. It’s definitely wrong. You should donate it to TRF for further research.
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20 February 2020, 06:45 AM | #26 |
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6-digit PM and SS bezels are the same diameter at 38.5x mm. PM cases are slightly larger with longer and balanced lugs, making them wear slightly larger. Currently the only PM case that isn't larger is the YG on full bracelet.
So, generally speaking, the PM Daytona wears closer to 40mm despite still being a 38.5x mm watch. And, the stainless Daytona wears more like a 39mm. I don't see Daytona size increasing unless Rolex makes a larger movement to push the totalizers outward to match a larger dial and case. Since this is highly unlikely, the 4130 dictates the current Daytona overall size and appearance. |
20 February 2020, 06:59 AM | #27 |
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There are literally a million threads on here that discuss the fact that the Daytona wears small. There are also another million threads about the case design of the PM models being slightly larger (mm) with longer/thicker lugs than those of the SS version.
To the OP, I wouldn't assume your watch is fake based on your concern around the case size and it wearing small. However, the fact that you have concerns over its authenticity makes me challenge whether you felt comfortable with the grey market seller in the first place. Old saying: buy the seller, not the watch. |
20 February 2020, 07:24 AM | #28 |
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I think if it is a perfect 40.0mm then it’s time to worry...
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20 February 2020, 07:45 AM | #29 |
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I did read that they shrink in steam rooms! That’s probably the issue.
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20 February 2020, 09:29 AM | #30 |
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One reason I sold my white dial Daytona, it wears too small.
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