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drgoro · 23 May 2015, 02:56 AM

I just got back from a local AD tried on SS, the RG ceramic and a tt. While I have been working on a deal to acquire one of these without handling one, I was so underwhelmed by the piece I will abandon the effort.

My wrist brain feedback screamed fragile, it seemed feminine and dainty. Then again I rock a SD4K daily, but rotate frequently w a BLNR. I am disappointed, I wanted to like this piece. I still need to fill the chrono void in the collection.

Solo118 · 23 May 2015, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by drgoro

I just got back from a local AD tried on SS, the RG ceramic and a tt. While I have been working on a deal to acquire one of these without handling one, I was so underwhelmed by the piece I will abandon the effort.

My wrist brain feedback screamed fragile, it seemed feminine and dainty. Then again I rock a SD4K daily, but rotate frequently w a BLNR. I am disappointed, I wanted to like this piece. I still need to fill the chrono void in the collection.

Hard to compare a SD4k to a Daytona. The Daytona is no fragile watch, but it will seem small compared to all of the modern sport Rolex watches. Alot of females enjoy the Daytona these days, but the ones I see are mostly YG or RG on women, that does not bother me one bit.

Once you have one on the wrist for a while, it all makes sense. If you need something bigger, check out the Yachtmaster II. It's movement is not exactly a chronograph, but it is based off the 4130.

Crwilsn · 23 May 2015, 03:06 AM

Unless it has to be a Rolex, try an Omega Speedmaster. They are more robust in appearance and if the classic one is too small they have larger and thicker modern versions. I have one on now and I think it wears bigger than my GMT II.

tkerrmd · 23 May 2015, 03:08 AM

i dont agree with any of your wrist brain feedback, but that is why you try them on, its not for you good so move on to something else

on an aside I easily moved between a YMII and the Daytona and love and appreciate them both for what they are and how they look and feel, some people can't do that

kbutler1 · 23 May 2015, 03:13 AM

To each their own.
I really like the Daytona and would love to have a WG panda.
Perhaps since you are so used to the SD4K it threw you off with such a difference in feel? Given time maybe you'd enjoy the Daytona.

drgoro · 23 May 2015, 03:16 AM

I had a GSOM, beautiful watch, couldn't stand the tactile feedback of the pushers! In that arena I will give the daytona a nod, pushers smooth as silk.

1AP · 23 May 2015, 03:19 AM

I'm rotating between a gmt2c/milly GV and an RG Daytona and I completely disagree.

superdog · 23 May 2015, 03:21 AM

I love the Daytona. I mean I love it.

But just got this. You want a chrono. This is my new piece. Will fit the bill of description

brandrea · 23 May 2015, 03:22 AM

If you're looking for a chrono and want something more robust, why not try an AP ?

Wingman244 · 23 May 2015, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Crwilsn

Unless it has to be a Rolex, try an Omega Speedmaster. They are more robust in appearance and if the classic one is too small they have larger and thicker modern versions. I have one on now and I think it wears bigger than my GMT II.

Love the speedy....

drgoro · 23 May 2015, 03:25 AM

I was thinking the AP ROO is next up, the safari looks interesting.

drgoro · 23 May 2015, 03:26 AM

That VC is a looker.

themaninblack · 23 May 2015, 03:29 AM

Understand the OP's feeling. Tried on modern Daytona (Rolex movement) numerous times and they don't sing to me at all. The dial just looks wrong and something about it doesn't work. I've never come close to buying one.

drgoro · 23 May 2015, 03:34 AM

Understand that this is not an attack on the daytona, its a fine piece, it's just not for me. Just the way speedos aren't for me (not an attack on speedos). LOL

Jason71 · 23 May 2015, 03:42 AM

For the longest time, I always said I would never own a Daytona. Now, I am on the hunt for my 2nd Daytona. Not only do people have different tastes........tastes also change.

superdog · 23 May 2015, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by drgoro

That VC is a looker.

It really is a stunning watch.

And very substantial. Heavy. Big. Very well proportioned and balanced.

And damn, it looks good.

Wesley Crusher · 23 May 2015, 03:48 AM

I'd take a look at the DSOTM. It's big, ultra sporty, and looks completely different than your SD and BLNR. Used prices are pretty good right now, too. I think there is a lot of value with the DSOTM.

tkerrmd · 23 May 2015, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I love the Daytona. I mean I love it.

But just got this. You want a chrono. This is my new piece. Will fit the bill of description

Wow Seth that sure does fit the bill!! Huge congrats on that beauty!!

Air Tzar · 23 May 2015, 03:59 AM

I prefer the Speedmaster (the 3570.50) to the Daytona.

AK797 · 23 May 2015, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

If you're looking for a chrono and want something more robust, why not try an AP ?

Yes the AP size will probably be more to your taste. I understand the Daytona wears smaller than other Rolexes but then with more polished surfaces and a more detailed bezel and dial it is a more exquisite watch but I would not say dainty or feminine, otherwise most Pateks are then only for women.

AK797 · 23 May 2015, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I love the Daytona. I mean I love it.

But just got this. You want a chrono. This is my new piece. Will fit the bill of description

And with an AP this bad boy has to be right up there.

sctp39 · 23 May 2015, 04:05 AM

Another vote for AP!

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superdog · 23 May 2015, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I'd take a look at the DSOTM. It's big, ultra sporty, and looks completely different than your SD and BLNR. Used prices are pretty good right now, too. I think there is a lot of value with the DSOTM.

Agree. And it's a beauty.

You can also get great deals on the gray market.

jjnd08 · 23 May 2015, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I love the Daytona. I mean I love it.

But just got this. You want a chrono. This is my new piece. Will fit the bill of description

I love it, Seth! Is it thick? It looks really nice.

landroverking · 23 May 2015, 05:01 AM

I just love any Daytona. FYI love all women too. Don't think of any non jewerled up Daytona as a ladies watch.

superdog · 23 May 2015, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

I love it, Seth! Is it thick? It looks really nice.

JJ. It's incredibly well balanced. Shockingly thin in comparison to most watches.

It's a really awesome watch.

arinsd · 23 May 2015, 05:29 AM

Why not go vintage and get a PN Daytona.

superdog · 23 May 2015, 05:29 AM

Thin.

superdog · 23 May 2015, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

I just love any Daytona. FYI love all women too. Don't think of any non jewerled up Daytona as a ladies watch.

Agree.

Absolutely love pretty much all Daytonas.

Rashid.bk · 23 May 2015, 05:36 AM

That's the miracle of the Daytona movement, all that tech in a small package. I love it's size and do not find it fragile, dainty nor feminine. That women can wear it says more about women's taste today than it does about the size of the watch.

I hope to one day own a Daytona, in it's current less than 40mm size. Sorry that the Daytona didn't work out. The Overseas and DSOTM should fill the the bigger watch desire.

23 May 2015, 02:56 AM	#1
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Daytona dissapointment I just got back from a local AD tried on SS, the RG ceramic and a tt. While I have been working on a deal to acquire one of these without handling one, I was so underwhelmed by the piece I will abandon the effort. My wrist brain feedback screamed fragile, it seemed feminine and dainty. Then again I rock a SD4K daily, but rotate frequently w a BLNR. I am disappointed, I wanted to like this piece. I still need to fill the chrono void in the collection.

23 May 2015, 03:21 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I love the Daytona. I mean I love it. But just got this. You want a chrono. This is my new piece. Will fit the bill of description Attached Images __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

23 May 2015, 03:42 AM	#15
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	For the longest time, I always said I would never own a Daytona. Now, I am on the hunt for my 2nd Daytona. Not only do people have different tastes........tastes also change. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

23 May 2015, 03:59 AM	#19
Air Tzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: Out West Watch: 114060 Posts: 206	I prefer the Speedmaster (the 3570.50) to the Daytona. __________________ "It's hard to find the proper adjectives to describe the Submariner. It's the watch that can both begin and end a collection. It's the watch that you can wear every single day of your life and not worry about, or it's the watch you can put in a safe and have it rise in value year after year. The Submariner is, in my belief, the quintessential timepiece for many. When my mind thinks of the word 'watch,' it is a Submariner I see."

23 May 2015, 05:29 AM	#28
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Thin. Attached Images __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

23 May 2015, 03:06 AM	#3
Crwilsn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Clay Location: Fairfax, VA Watch: 16710 and 16660 Posts: 29	Unless it has to be a Rolex, try an Omega Speedmaster. They are more robust in appearance and if the classic one is too small they have larger and thicker modern versions. I have one on now and I think it wears bigger than my GMT II.

23 May 2015, 03:08 AM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	i dont agree with any of your wrist brain feedback, but that is why you try them on, its not for you good so move on to something else on an aside I easily moved between a YMII and the Daytona and love and appreciate them both for what they are and how they look and feel, some people can't do that

23 May 2015, 03:13 AM	#5
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	To each their own. I really like the Daytona and would love to have a WG panda. Perhaps since you are so used to the SD4K it threw you off with such a difference in feel? Given time maybe you'd enjoy the Daytona.

23 May 2015, 03:16 AM	#6
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	I had a GSOM, beautiful watch, couldn't stand the tactile feedback of the pushers! In that arena I will give the daytona a nod, pushers smooth as silk.

23 May 2015, 03:19 AM	#7
1AP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The North Posts: 264	I'm rotating between a gmt2c/milly GV and an RG Daytona and I completely disagree.

23 May 2015, 03:22 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	If you're looking for a chrono and want something more robust, why not try an AP ?

23 May 2015, 03:25 AM	#11
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	I was thinking the AP ROO is next up, the safari looks interesting.

23 May 2015, 03:26 AM	#12
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	That VC is a looker.

23 May 2015, 03:29 AM	#13
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Understand the OP's feeling. Tried on modern Daytona (Rolex movement) numerous times and they don't sing to me at all. The dial just looks wrong and something about it doesn't work. I've never come close to buying one.

23 May 2015, 03:34 AM	#14
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Understand that this is not an attack on the daytona, its a fine piece, it's just not for me. Just the way speedos aren't for me (not an attack on speedos). LOL

23 May 2015, 03:48 AM	#17
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I'd take a look at the DSOTM. It's big, ultra sporty, and looks completely different than your SD and BLNR. Used prices are pretty good right now, too. I think there is a lot of value with the DSOTM.

23 May 2015, 04:05 AM	#22
sctp39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Home Posts: 562	Another vote for AP! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 May 2015, 05:01 AM	#25
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I just love any Daytona. FYI love all women too. Don't think of any non jewerled up Daytona as a ladies watch.

23 May 2015, 05:29 AM	#27
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	Why not go vintage and get a PN Daytona.

23 May 2015, 05:36 AM	#30
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	That's the miracle of the Daytona movement, all that tech in a small package. I love it's size and do not find it fragile, dainty nor feminine. That women can wear it says more about women's taste today than it does about the size of the watch. I hope to one day own a Daytona, in it's current less than 40mm size. Sorry that the Daytona didn't work out. The Overseas and DSOTM should fill the the bigger watch desire.

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