What the Daytona Should Be

[kmleffler]

If you would like to see what IMHO the Daytona should be take a look at look at the Zenith web site <zenithwatches.com> where they show the new Zenith El Primero 410 Triple Date Chronograph. It also has a moon phase complication. At 42mm it is a perfect size for a chronograph. What do you think?

[subtona]

Moon phase on a daytona...not for me.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by subtona

Moon phase on a daytona...not for me.

yeah, uhh, i don't think so.

i like the daytona just the way it is.

[tkerrmd]

can we race cars on the moon, if so I'm in otherwise gonna stick with the way Rolex makes it now, however the Zenith is a cool watch

[jjnd08]

While that Zenith is nice, I wouldn't change it. Does it have it's negatives? Sure.

But the Daytona's elegance is in its simplicity.

It was designed to be a watch used for racing, and it satisfies that need perfectly.

[ELITEVIDEOGAMES]

Its so funny, Daytona seems to be one of the only Rolex watch that people are always looking to "improve upon". Thank God Rolex is like Apple and does what they want to do.

[iazrollie]

keep it the way it is, but offer more dial choices on the SS.

[themast]

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Its so funny, Daytona seems to be one of the only Rolex watch that people are always looking to "improve upon". Thank God Rolex is like Apple and does what they want to do.

Although I am not strictly a Daytona enthusiast I have to agree with you.

[Urosfan]

Id say 42mm, and other dial color options also

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Its so funny, Daytona seems to be one of the only Rolex watch that people are always looking to "improve upon". Thank God Rolex is like Apple and does what they want to do.

Agreed!

The Daytona is perfect the way it is. Want a date, buy another watch!

And for the record my Speedmaster has no date either and it is also perfect as a chronograph.

[srvrf]

I really like the Daytona at its current size but I do have a smaller wrist. I wouldn't mind a date on it. After all, the El Primero movement had a date function that Rolex removed. But you can't please everybody and Rolex seems to make more good choices than bad as their success proves. Of course that doesn't mean people can't have a wish list. I mean, I want a ROO in about 40mm, but I know that's not happening.

[capote]

No watch company should ever look at Zenith for design ideas.

[capote]

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Its so funny, Daytona seems to be one of the only Rolex watch that people are always looking to "improve upon". Thank God Rolex is like Apple and does what they want to do.

I agree. I guess its because of the old hype, they want it for the sake of it being the "hard to come by" Rolex but don't really like it. I for one prefer chronographs without the date complication. Perfect symmetry.

[applebook]

I've had a few moonphases and never bothered to set them correctly. Some of the moon depictions are beautiful to behold, but the complication itself isn't terribly useful for most people.

I like that the Daytona doesn't even have a date.

[sampelligrino]

Love the way the Daytona is right now, wouldn't want it any differently aside from a...ceramic bezel!!! :)

[balboa73]

Originally Posted by sammyofkahala

Love the way the Daytona is right now, wouldn't want it any differently aside from a...ceramic bezel!!! :)

the 'ceramic' bezel thing makes me laugh. its not like the daytona has a steel insert bezel that would be improved upon by the ceramic. its not the same situation as the subs.

the ss daytona with a ss bezel gives the watch and entirely different look and it would be nice if rolex continues to offer this as an option once the 'ceramic' bezels arrive for the ss models

in my opinion the current daytona is set apart from all other brands because of its unique look. the ceramic bezel daytona from afar will look like any zenith, omega, tissot, tudor chronograph. the uniqueness will be lost.

[ELITEVIDEOGAMES]

Originally Posted by capote

I agree. I guess its because of the old hype, they want it for the sake of it being the "hard to come by" Rolex but don't really like it. I for one prefer chronographs without the date complication. Perfect symmetry.

Exactly, How can you improve upon this??

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Exactly, How can you improve upon this??


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you cant and really one of my favorites of the ones I had

this one aint bad..

[ELITEVIDEOGAMES]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

you cant and really one of my favorites of the ones I had

this aint bad..

Beautiful! I have yet to see it in person.

[ndsleep612]

IMHO, this is what the Daytona should have ended up looking like, excluding the bracelet.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by ndsleep612

IMHO, this is what the Daytona should have ended up looking like, excluding the bracelet.

But that is a Tudor Prince.

Why should the Daytona look like the Tudor Prince?

I am totally confused.

[nygo]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Agreed!

The Daytona is perfect the way it is. Want a date, buy another watch!

And for the record my Speedmaster has no date either and it is also perfect as a chronograph.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Beautiful! I have yet to see it in person.

thanks, you need to very cool and suprising how much heavier than the YG

but in reality cant beat YELLOW GOLD

[ndsleep612]

Originally Posted by superdog

Why should the Daytona look like the Tudor Prince?

I am totally confused.

What I was referring to was the "date" feature.

[datejust24]

I haven't ever been a fan of the Daytona...however, I would be if it didn't have any crown guards...for some reason I just think they look a hell of a lot better without CG's...as much as I am against modifying watches to the point where crown guards are shaved like with Project X watches...they do have a no CG Daytona that does look pretty badass...

[venom43]

I think mine is perfect the way it is......if you want a different looking time piece that's why you buy other brands, example the speedmaster meteorite next to it. Rolex is perfect at being at being simple and can look very elegant.

[MortgageGuy]

Originally Posted by superdog

yeah, uhh, i don't think so.

i like the daytona just the way it is.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by capote

No watch company should ever look at Zenith for design ideas.

some of zeniths earlier designs were clean and simple and very stylish , i thought ,,, not the mad defy things are beyond me though.

[psv]

My only wish is for a non-shiny Daytona w/o PCLs and case, and different Panda style dial options. Movement, design and size is just perfect IMO.

[singe89]

42mm platona w/ date function would be perfect for me