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sushisummo · 25 November 2009, 05:57 PM

Hate my WG Daytona too.........

I love the SS Daytona.
I wish I did not sell mine. I really missed it....

bcacncnc · 25 November 2009, 06:13 PM

I think you will notice such types of comments for any comparison between any watch. I noticed similar comments - all well intentioned - when I was mulling over the DSSD. Some thought it look like a hockey puck whilst others thought it looked great...

The reality, is that there are soooo many angles for comparsion. I bet if you did a comparative review even WITHIN the range of Daytona's, you would still get ppl commenting that one is better/worse than the other.

Don't lose any sleep over it mate, its your choice...and its your watch...

It goes to prove a point here, that I'm chiming into this debate even though I have NEVER worn a Daytona. My comment could be entirely different when I put one on for the first time.

Cheers.

Otto · 25 November 2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb hawaii

It seems that the Daytona is one of the most controversial watch. Many seem to dislike the watch just because it's price higher than other SS watches. I also noticed there's seems to be a jealous, envious tone to many of the negative posts. I doubt this would even be an issue if Daytona's cost the same as Subs. All this dislike just because of pricing? What gives?

I don't know what possessed me to buy these overpriced chronos.

And I even owned others that I sold or traded! What was I thinking???

jameshe · 25 November 2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

They can't afford to have one

What narrow minded childish nonsense.

There are many members on here who do not have one in their collection, yet have more expensive answers. It would be my reccomendation that you keep inflammatory comments like that to yourself.

train-time · 25 November 2009, 11:59 PM

I hate them too, not having one that is

SeamasterGMT · 26 November 2009, 12:02 AM

The price is coming down for used Daytonas. A friend of mine has started buying and selling watches recently. He bought a SS white face Daytona yesterday with all box and papers (2002) for £4000!

train-time · 26 November 2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto

I don't know what possessed me to buy these overpriced chronos.

And I even owned others that I sold or traded! What was I thinking???

Beautiful collection Otto

2th Dr · 26 November 2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I hate mine.

Paul, that is a stunning watch!

2th Dr · 26 November 2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Don't hold back!

dalip · 26 November 2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust1

And on a Woman? Even Sexier!

How old are you....good grief

dalip · 26 November 2009, 12:41 AM

and seriously...there are some extraordinary Daytona photos in this thread.^^^.What a fantastic watch...aesthetically sublime....

Alcan · 26 November 2009, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

They can't afford to have one

I disagree. For some of us, the price of the watch isn't the issue, its more that it just doesn't do anything for me. I posted this here 3 years ago, and it pretty much sums up my perspective:

Daytona vs YachtMaster
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I tried on a white face Daytona lat my AD last week, and a black face a couple of months ago. What they did for me was.............nothing. Just a watch with no date feature. The hype is that they're made of Unobtainium. Then I tried on the platinum YM again and it didn't sing to me, it was the full blown Vienna Boys' Choir. I LOVE that watch!!! If I could find an even trade for my TT black Sub I'd do it in a heartbeat.

So, do I hate the SS Daytona? No, I'm indifferent, it doesn't do it for me. Is it the price? As far as being able to afford one or not, put this in perspective. I recently paid $4,000 for a restoration of a 1908 W&D pendant watch.

newmedia · 26 November 2009, 01:34 AM

chronograph movement and sub dials are not for every one and that does not make them a hater of DAYTONA.

padi56 · 26 November 2009, 01:42 AM

Dont hate any watch but not a fan of the modern Daytona now say the modern movement dial style,and bezel of my 6263.Then perhaps I could get excited with the modern S.steel Daytona.And personality speaking just cannot see what all the hype is over the S.steel models when IMHO the TT is a far nicer looking watch.

improviz · 26 November 2009, 02:10 AM

I have noticed a tendency for people to bag on the SS Daytonas that I don't seem to see them doing with other models in the lineup. There are models in the linup which I really dislike and if given one would immediately flip, but you won't find me in threads about these watches telling people how ugly and/or overpriced they are.

Not sure what the motiviation is, but to each his own...personally, I try to follow the "If you don't have anything nice to say.." dictum when it comes to that sort of thing, but some people just love to stir up the pot I reckon.

Anyway, enjoy your Daytona. Illegitimis non Carborundum as they say!

mfer · 26 November 2009, 02:15 AM

Pretty much the only was I'll buy one is if they go historic (padi) and big (mosco).

a 42 mm (give space on the dial) with a black bezel (b/c that just looks good).

pz93c · 26 November 2009, 02:25 AM

I'm a simple guy and that is not a simple watch. I'm out.

multimedia · 26 November 2009, 02:26 AM

My wife and I was looking at some watches the other day (on the net). She's not as fanatic as I am, but she likes watches that for sure and the other day she asked me if we could have a look at some Rolex's. (I guess her Tudor is telling her that it needs a friend)

It didn't take long before she asked; "what model is that?" And sure thing, she pointed right at a Daytona with a white dial. I wasn't that surprised really, because in my opinion, she really has good taste - but I didn't bother to tell her the price, I just replied with "yeah, you have expensive taste, that we already knew..."

Earlier today during lunch, we walked by the big Rolex AD here in town, and they had 2 Daytona's on display in their window (one had the white dial). "That is one nice looking watch" - my wife said again... I don't know what she is hinting?

Cheers,
Joe

juani · 26 November 2009, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

no hate here. I just don't care for any chronographs! Haven't found one i like.
I do like the look of the rolex daytona, but i tried it on and the dial is just too busy for me.

I like simplier watches. No more than 4 hands for me!

x2

Tools · 26 November 2009, 02:56 AM

If you can admire the craftsmanship of a fine tool, then you can admire the craftsmanship of a fine watch..

The Daytona has that craftsmanship in the details used in their one-of-a-kind movement, traditional sub seconds at 6, screw locks for the pushers (which are not really necessary), Triplock crown, and the original sleek and stylish billet clasp..

It is an excellently crafted watch... like it's looks or not.

esm · 26 November 2009, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushisummo

Hate my WG Daytona too.........

I love the SS Daytona.
I wish I did not sell mine. I really missed it....

wow, love that MOP dial Daytona JT! it is a real stunner. can you please post more pix of it.

also, does anyone have any pix of the "green" dial Daytona? i remembered seeing the green dial from the dial chart a while ago

Warnsboy · 26 November 2009, 06:23 AM

I'm new to the site, but been here long enough to say I have'nt seen any posts exhibit any more hatred towards the Dayton than other models. As for like/dislike and price, I see the same difference of opinions in Omega forums as here. The Speedmaster is double the price of Seamaster and Constellation models, but wow its a lot more watch for those into the techno models, same for the Daytona. Pricing will always settle into into a range that we are willing to pay for something.

Gerardus · 26 November 2009, 07:15 AM

I do not hate the Daytona.
But i love to have a date on the watch for daily use.

marcinthemiddle · 3 February 2010, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Thanks Gaby! I think it's such a sexy watch!

It IS! I've always thought so, and obsessesd over the ss daytona white face for 18 years!

Prince · 3 February 2010, 11:34 PM

No Daytona hating here. I

mine!!!

dalip · 3 February 2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

No Daytona hating here. I

mine!!!

absolutely stunning

marcinthemiddle · 3 February 2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

No Daytona hating here. I

mine!!!

Oh, Cool! Love the TT! Maybe I should have waited for that instead of the ss!

Beautiful watch, Prince!

lolo96706 · 3 February 2010, 11:39 PM

No hate here, cuz. Just aloha!

Daytonamania · 3 February 2010, 11:44 PM

Like mine but dont love it .
Now meteorite face would be Love......

snow_rocks · 3 February 2010, 11:46 PM

The only thing I hate about the Daytona is

NOT HAVING ONE!!!

25 November 2009, 05:57 PM	#61
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Hate my WG Daytona too......... I love the SS Daytona. I wish I did not sell mine. I really missed it.... Attached Images __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

26 November 2009, 12:41 AM	#71
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	and seriously...there are some extraordinary Daytona photos in this thread.^^^.What a fantastic watch...aesthetically sublime.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 November 2009, 01:42 AM	#74
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Dont hate any watch but not a fan of the modern Daytona now say the modern movement dial style,and bezel of my 6263.Then perhaps I could get excited with the modern S.steel Daytona.And personality speaking just cannot see what all the hype is over the S.steel models when IMHO the TT is a far nicer looking watch. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 November 2009, 02:10 AM	#75
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	I have noticed a tendency for people to bag on the SS Daytonas that I don't seem to see them doing with other models in the lineup. There are models in the linup which I really dislike and if given one would immediately flip, but you won't find me in threads about these watches telling people how ugly and/or overpriced they are. Not sure what the motiviation is, but to each his own...personally, I try to follow the "If you don't have anything nice to say.." dictum when it comes to that sort of thing, but some people just love to stir up the pot I reckon. Anyway, enjoy your Daytona. Illegitimis non Carborundum as they say! __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

26 November 2009, 02:15 AM	#76
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Pretty much the only was I'll buy one is if they go historic (padi) and big (mosco). a 42 mm (give space on the dial) with a black bezel (b/c that just looks good). __________________ member#3242

25 November 2009, 06:13 PM	#62
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I think you will notice such types of comments for any comparison between any watch. I noticed similar comments - all well intentioned - when I was mulling over the DSSD. Some thought it look like a hockey puck whilst others thought it looked great... The reality, is that there are soooo many angles for comparsion. I bet if you did a comparative review even WITHIN the range of Daytona's, you would still get ppl commenting that one is better/worse than the other. Don't lose any sleep over it mate, its your choice...and its your watch... It goes to prove a point here, that I'm chiming into this debate even though I have NEVER worn a Daytona. My comment could be entirely different when I put one on for the first time. Cheers.

25 November 2009, 11:59 PM	#65
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	I hate them too, not having one that is

26 November 2009, 12:02 AM	#66
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	The price is coming down for used Daytonas. A friend of mine has started buying and selling watches recently. He bought a SS white face Daytona yesterday with all box and papers (2002) for £4000!

26 November 2009, 01:34 AM	#73
newmedia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 526	chronograph movement and sub dials are not for every one and that does not make them a hater of DAYTONA.

26 November 2009, 02:25 AM	#77
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I'm a simple guy and that is not a simple watch. I'm out.

26 November 2009, 02:26 AM	#78
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	My wife and I was looking at some watches the other day (on the net). She's not as fanatic as I am, but she likes watches that for sure and the other day she asked me if we could have a look at some Rolex's. (I guess her Tudor is telling her that it needs a friend) It didn't take long before she asked; "what model is that?" And sure thing, she pointed right at a Daytona with a white dial. I wasn't that surprised really, because in my opinion, she really has good taste - but I didn't bother to tell her the price, I just replied with "yeah, you have expensive taste, that we already knew..." Earlier today during lunch, we walked by the big Rolex AD here in town, and they had 2 Daytona's on display in their window (one had the white dial). "That is one nice looking watch" - my wife said again... I don't know what she is hinting? Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

26 November 2009, 02:56 AM	#80
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	If you can admire the craftsmanship of a fine tool, then you can admire the craftsmanship of a fine watch.. The Daytona has that craftsmanship in the details used in their one-of-a-kind movement, traditional sub seconds at 6, screw locks for the pushers (which are not really necessary), Triplock crown, and the original sleek and stylish billet clasp.. It is an excellently crafted watch... like it's looks or not. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 November 2009, 06:23 AM	#82
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	I'm new to the site, but been here long enough to say I have'nt seen any posts exhibit any more hatred towards the Dayton than other models. As for like/dislike and price, I see the same difference of opinions in Omega forums as here. The Speedmaster is double the price of Seamaster and Constellation models, but wow its a lot more watch for those into the techno models, same for the Daytona. Pricing will always settle into into a range that we are willing to pay for something.

26 November 2009, 07:15 AM	#83
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,147	I do not hate the Daytona. But i love to have a date on the watch for daily use. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

3 February 2010, 11:34 PM	#85
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	No Daytona hating here. I mine!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

3 February 2010, 11:39 PM	#88
lolo96706 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Hawaii Watch: Milgauss GV - V Posts: 202	No hate here, cuz. Just aloha!

3 February 2010, 11:44 PM	#89
Daytonamania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: nigel Location: Wales Watch: SS Daytona/DSSD/LV Posts: 267	Like mine but dont love it . Now meteorite face would be Love......

3 February 2010, 11:46 PM	#90
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	The only thing I hate about the Daytona is NOT HAVING ONE!!!

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