A Week on the Wrist - My Rolex Daytona Ref 116500LN

[Horologista]

I really enjoyed Jack Forster’s Hodinkee review of the Daytona when it came out last year. I recently got hold of my own and wanted to share some of my observations and the unexpected differences between my expectations and the experience of owning the watch in the metal.

1. I always loved Rolex all brushed oyster bracelets, and thought I wouldn’t like the polished center links on the Daytona. Was totally wrong on this one. Love this bracelet. Also love the shorter clasp compared to the sub.

2. I always loved flinging my wrist with a Patek on it and feeling the rotor spin and make a noise. I always felt a tacit disappointment that none of my rolexes did this. The Daytona does do it although it is not quite as noticeable as a Patek. When I flick it while holding it in the palm (not really on the wrist) I can feel the rotor spinning, and in a quiet room I can also hear a muted sound.

3. The face of the watch looks great in all levels of light intensity (evening at home, flourescent, bright sun outside). Most of my other watches look better in one type of light over another type.

4. Size. Wears smaller that a sub despite the same nominal dimensions.

5. It is a more flashy watch. Some watch people have noticed it from across a room.

6. Feel lucky to have one with the crown pointing straight up. Never had that with any other Rolex.

Thats about all for now.

Obligatory photo attached.