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19 July 2020, 06:21 AM | #1 |
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Daytona: Unpopular Opinion
The 2T Daytona is the best version of the Daytona.
More understated and balanced than the all pm or ss versions with better dial options. |
19 July 2020, 06:25 AM | #2 |
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All I know is, lately I have had the impression TT Daytonas and TT watches in general have been gaining in popularity. I could have bought several SS models but I went for a Blusey two weeks ago and I'm very happy with it...
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19 July 2020, 06:26 AM | #3 |
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I do like the TT 116503 white dial on a lady. Goes well with any gold accessories. Will be looking for one for the wife.
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19 July 2020, 06:29 AM | #4 |
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19 July 2020, 06:43 AM | #5 |
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Since SS model is very hard to acquire, a lot of people start to go for it now. I think it looks fantastic.
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19 July 2020, 06:44 AM | #6 |
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Respectfully disagree...I own the GMT LN and the Bluesy....the Daytona is best in SS or PM. The TT somehow does not do it for me wrt the Daytona.
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19 July 2020, 06:48 AM | #7 |
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I'm thinking about this also. My wife and I have been together 50 years and she has become a watch enthusiast over the years but currently she doesn't have a Rolex. Plus she really like big watches and loves my Bluesy.
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19 July 2020, 06:53 AM | #8 |
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If these drop soon I might pick one up to get my Daytona fix on my way to the Oysterflex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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19 July 2020, 07:02 AM | #10 |
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I completely agree. For some reason I’m not huge on the Daytona generally, however I find myself eyeballing the 2 time ones occasionally. Particularly the blue racing dial that I think has since been discontinued. The other dial options in my opinion are way nicer as well.
There were a few people that mentioned that the white dial looks great on women, but I think it’s just generally a good looking watch that could look great on either gender.
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19 July 2020, 07:10 AM | #11 |
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19 July 2020, 07:12 AM | #12 |
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Yeah i've always admired the TT Daytona, and the dial options are great too.
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19 July 2020, 07:30 AM | #13 |
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Not keen on a ceramic bezel Daytona prefer the metal (SS or PM) bezel versions, just think that they look better.
The current TT with a Champagne dial is a good look, black dial is nice as well but not sure about the white dial.
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19 July 2020, 07:32 AM | #14 |
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I took the same approach here: not ready to wear TT myself yet but got a keen volunteer :)
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19 July 2020, 08:28 AM | #15 |
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good for you then as there is little competition
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I have the TT black dial gold bezel, so out of your four I’d pick the top right in a heartbeat. Looks great! I have two TT watches and I love them. I like the contrast of the gold/steel which is why the TT black dial was actually higher on my wish list than the all SS. I DO think the white dial SS looked better on my sales lady than it did on me :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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19 July 2020, 08:43 AM | #17 |
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A tt rose gold daytona w ceramic would be hot.
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19 July 2020, 08:45 AM | #18 |
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Daytona on a two tone jubilee would be interesting... otherwise it’s all steel or all pm for me.
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The Daytona is unique amongst the Rolex professional line in this was, as I dont think the above applies to the TT Subs or GMTs. I would liken it more to a TT DJ, which would also look terrible with a ceramic bezel. |
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19 July 2020, 10:56 AM | #21 |
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if you say so...
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19 July 2020, 11:53 AM | #22 |
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19 July 2020, 12:02 PM | #23 |
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I think the stainless and yellow gold has more racing heritage going forward as it is given away to top three finishers by class at the 24 Hour at Daytona.
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19 July 2020, 12:03 PM | #24 |
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I’d love to see them do a rose gold TT Daytona
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19 July 2020, 12:04 PM | #25 |
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Best version?? Debatable I suppose, but wouldn’t be my vote. To each their own, that’s what makes this hobby/passion, fun and interesting!
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19 July 2020, 09:43 PM | #26 |
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I would have to disagree. Some TT watches are highly attractive eg the TT Blue Sub (outstanding!), the TT GMT and even the TT YMll (yes I like the YM ll). But the TT Daytona, no, not for me. The Daytona in St St or PM yes great looking watches. Just my taste and MHO..
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19 July 2020, 10:20 PM | #27 |
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I respectfully disagree. I find most TT watches somewhat distracting as I prefer singular metal versions. I have owned a TT Daytona before and it is a fine watch but the TT is just not for me.
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20 July 2020, 12:01 AM | #28 |
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I always felt a two tone watch would never work for me, however, the rose gold is starting to grow one me. I came close to purchasing a root beer gmt a few times since its release. My watch preferences have changed over the years and I guess they continue to do so.
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TT only when PM or SS are not available...like now!
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Same. The TT just reminded my of growing up in Miami in the 90s. But the TT CHNR changed my tune when I got eyes on it. There’s an elegance that subdues the flashiness that really speaks to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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