Anyone notice there's a lot of Daytona "haters"?

[submariner16610]

that's personal preference..there's a lot of people who hate and love daytona..some think it's too expensive,some doesn't like the looks,and some can't live without the date and a lot of people don't use the chrono.. The sub and gmt is more of everybody's watch. everybody likes it.It's more practical i think and better for daily use and it's more worth the money.Just my 2 cents...Daytona is just over priced coz there are more demands than supply..

[KJacques]

Originally Posted by mb hawaii

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?

Using your logic, I'm jealous and hate a man's diamond encrusted platinum Rolex because it's priced outrageously high when the truth is it simply grosses me out.

Price doesn't have anything to do with whether something floats your boat or not. It wouldn't matter to me if the Daytona were the lowest priced watch in the line up, I've never had any interest in wearing one. But then I don't hate the Daytona, in fact, I like the old Paul Newman Daytona. The current model doesn't do much of anything for me.

[submariner16610]

I love the white daytona on ladies..It looks gorgeous..Like what Karis have..Nice one karis...

[landroverking]

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?

The haters just don't get it ....the history of not only the Daytona but maybe all chronographs. Yes some bitch about the lack of a date, or screw down pushers ....all good reasons to not buy a Daytona, but not a reason to hate them. I like Subs, but the whole James Bond thing and dive watch deal is over done as well. Just remember to each his own.

[cobblecanyon]

Only thing I hate is not having one on my wrist.

[Damavand]

Different folks....different Strokes....

Don't care for it and certainly don't hate it either....Just like looking at a glorified Seiko, she just doesn't sing to me...

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by submariner16610

I love the white daytona on ladies..It looks gorgeous..Like what Karis have..Nice one karis...

Thanks!

[TABACCO]

im a lover not a hater

[ChronometerGuy]

Originally Posted by deserted

You will be surprised my man , it happens whenever i wear my SS daytona the looks i recieve in public are unruly....

Hi Deserted,

Can you clarify...what do u mean by unruly?

[HDHNTER]

It is entirely too expensive for an SS watch but I don't blame Rolex for wanting to close the gap between AD & Grey market pricing. No reason to hate on the Daytona design though, just needs a damn date.
I enjoy mine & it's my special occasion Rolex.

[Welshwatchman]

I hate mine.

[FlyingMoose]

It's probably because it's so snooty, with all the celebrities wearing it and whatnot, not to mention the fact that it's a monstrously ugly abomination of a watch.

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I hate mine.

Sending you my shipping address now.

[slcbbrown]

not really

[normandy]

I don't hate them , I love 'em !

[kelly56]

It's not that I hate the current Daytona"s, I just like the vintage Daytona's much better.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

It's probably because it's so snooty, with all the celebrities wearing it and whatnot, not to mention the fact that it's a monstrously ugly abomination of a watch.

Don't hold back!

[ducatidoc]

$10k or more for a smallish SS chrono with no date is over-priced. But I wanted one anyway, as it is a good-looking, fashionable watch with a good recognition factor. And it will in all likelihood, hold most if not all of its value due to the relative rareness. I rarely wear it, but I'm not sorry to have bought it. I like Zenith chronos better, and they see most of the wrist time.

[carlhaluss]

I'm pretty new to TRF, but have been browsing quite extensively on here for the past couple of weeks. Certainly can't say that I have notice any hate going on for the Daytona. Personally, I am not in the market for a Daytona, nor do I know much about them. The chronograph functions are fine, and I really do like the way the Daytona has the screw-down push buttons, a feature not seen on many chronos. I would love an all Everrose one with black dial, though!
I think a lot of watch fanatics have a bit of a practical side to them, like me. If I don't have a use for the chrono functions, I won't get the watch. I did own one - a Breitling Limited Edition Avenger Skyland Blacksteel - but I sold it, with the push buttons it just seemed like too much watch for me, and although it looked cool it just didn't suit me.
Of course, on the other hand it could be said that I also have an impractical side I just bought a Milgauss as my first Rolex. And I kind of doubt whether I will be in any areas of mass magnetization. However, I do like all the innovations the watch has, especially in the construction of the case and the movement. Place it looks damned good!
I do think the Daytona is a fine looking watch as well!
Cheers,
Carl

[WatchTimes]

Far from a hater just not a fan despite trying over and over
to fall in love with it.
I have no true need for a chrono to start with
BUT
if I am going to go with a Chrono I rather something like a ROO which
still at least incorporates a date into the layout.
I really try to love the Daytona as I want a Zenith (just think its a potentially desirable piece to own for the future and I like the dial of the white one) but when it comes down to it and I put one on I do not get that tingle a watch of that price should give me.
My favorite chono (while no where on the level of a Daytona) is my IWC Ti Aquatimer Chrono. It has a Day/Date and in addition to the chrono has an inner rotatable dive bezel. Again, it does not compare to the Daytona but it has everything I would ever want from a Chrono.

[fiddletown]

I used to hate the Daytona. I wanted one in SS, and they were too hard to get. Then I got one.



Still wish it had a date though.

[Mosco]

Hater? Not me.
Jealous? Definitely not, and I don't think that is the prevalent reason people don't like them here.
Will I ever own one? Most likely not, at least not in SS.

My beef is - it is too light, too thin. I don't care about the date function, give me a bloody 42mm case!!! Then I'd be all over it. I do like the weight of the solid gold ones - but I can't do YG, the Everose is too expensive. The WG Daytona with the black arabic dial is perfect for me. Well, perfect out of what's available, anyway.

As far as the 'haters' - for every model there will be someone who thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread, and someone who deems it the worst Rolex has to offer. Milgauss and DSSD often are the topic of such arguments, but I doubt it is because anyone is jealous. Opinions differ, that's all.

[Strut99GT]

Originally Posted by masugu

But $10K... that's a tough one. My Sub and GMT together were less than the cost of a new Daytona.

Ditto. I would never argue that the price is what it is, because the market allows for pricing conditions to take place, it just surprises me that the market does bear that price.

[Akira]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I hate mine.

The greatest looks in the gold version, mate!

Love Dayto, will buy one SS next year.

[dalip]

anything worth it's salt is both hated and loved....

[Tombstone]

Well I don't think many people are haters they may just not like the watch. I have passed on the watch three times within the last year when my ADs have called trying to sell me one. I have no need for a Daytona.

To each his/her own.

[Z-Sub]

haters, no but people who don't like them, yes, some.

not everyone like beautiful and tasteful things.....

[TurboWatch]

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?

They can't afford to have one

[TheDeuce]

Originally Posted by HDHNTER

It is entirely too expensive for an SS watch but I don't blame Rolex for wanting to close the gap between AD & Grey market pricing. No reason to hate on the Daytona design though, just needs a damn date.
I enjoy mine & it's my special occasion Rolex.

I agree with you about Rolex closing the AD - Grey Market gap. To that end, I'm looking forward to Rolex cutting their MSRP's by 35-40% on the rest of the watches in their lineup.



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[bayerische]

Don't hate it, just don't really like the look of it...

I have a Omega Flightmaster and Speedmaster chrono, I really like the style of them. My favorite watch is by far my Rolex.