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azguy · 2 December 2011, 12:29 AM

Youe need something with a white face

MortgageGuy · 2 December 2011, 04:58 AM

Congrats!

Power Play · 2 December 2011, 05:09 AM

Congrats on acquiring your grail. Black-face Daytona was my grail for years as well. Finally acquired one about 4 yrs ago, doesn't get a ton of wrist time but is always quite special when it does. I really like the size/weight/contours/brushed and polished surfaces as well as the (relative) rarity and the undeniable COOLNESS FACTOR that the Daytona has in spades. So who cares if it's hard to read..... Enjoy it in good health!

rad87gn · 1 December 2011, 04:41 PM

Congrats! You have a sweet collection for sure!

SWIMPRUF · 1 December 2011, 08:27 PM

Congrats!

HL65 · 1 December 2011, 08:40 PM

Congrats!! Very nice...

Puffy · 1 December 2011, 08:48 PM

congrats

the daytona is a pain in the arse but stunning nonetheles

dalip · 2 December 2011, 12:33 AM

It's a great looking watch...every time I see a Daytona I always appreciate how good it looks on the wearers wrist....I have to be careful not to stare

impalass · 2 December 2011, 02:39 AM

Looks like the DSSD is not the only Rolex to stir up some controversy,

. Some of you guys are really putting my feet to the fire.

Solomander; After wearing the Speedmaster on and off for 30 years + the Daytona is a very nice change. Other than both being SS, black dialed chronos, two very different watches. The Speedy being the more practical and the Daytona the more formal (dressy).

DT14; What I've been trying to share is that the issues I pointed out, which would turn me away from other watches, come together as pluses on the Daytona. I love the polished centre links, the blinding bezel, the intricacies of the sub dial hands and chrono second hand, the balanced writing below the crown, the perfect red Daytona script. I could go on, but suffice to say since I'm not into gold or dress watches, the black Daytona is the perfect dress watch for me, like a tool watch in a tux.

Feeling The Blues; Well said, thank you.

jonnyz1245; If I could afford any more extravagence, I'd love to add a white SS Daytona to the fold. They are an amazing bit of modern engineering and this one will keep me smiling.

Puff; You summed things up perfectly, "pain in the arse, but stunning"

To all the members with their congrats and kind thoughts, I am a humbled newbie. This site (TRF) is the best, making the purchase of my grail all the more enjoyable.

Best wishes, Mark.

dpkong · 2 December 2011, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

......it's four hours old, to say it's a smudge magnet is an under statement, the dial looks cluttered, real shiney, perhaps too blingy for me, I'll have to get use to unscrewing the pushers, and so far much harder to read than my other two watches.

Having said all that, it all works, I LOVE my Daytona! Please excuse my quick and crappy pictures.

looks like you described the Daytona perfectly...

and like you, mine is not going anywhere either, despite all it's failings. it's an awesome piece of engineering.

dooder202 · 2 December 2011, 03:00 AM

Love it! Congrats!

Bruin Watch · 2 December 2011, 04:56 AM

Congrats on the new watch! Still loving mine (in white) well after two years! :)

BTW, what do you think of the size difference between the three watches in your pic... or more specifically, the Speedmaster vs. the Daytona?

impalass · 2 December 2011, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruin Watch

Congrats on the new watch! Still loving mine (in white) well after two years! :)

BTW, what do you think of the size difference between the three watches in your pic... or more specifically, the Speedmaster vs. the Daytona?

I was surprised but happy to see the Daytona looked and wore smaller than I thought. The Speedmaster @ 42m is as big as I could go personally.

In the 70's when I purchased my first Submariner it was considered a large watch @ 40m, and is the perfect size for me to this day.

So far although the same size I think the Daytona wears a little larger than the Submariner.

My old Speedy wears the most comfortable, due to the light weight 1171 (?) bracelet, IMO.

Bruin Watch · 4 December 2011, 02:14 AM

Interesting and good to know. I do feel that 42mm is the largest that I could go... the Speedie looks a bit big on my wrist vs. the Daytona, but might still pick one up some day.

Sounds like you are enjoying the Daytona... congrats again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

I was surprised but happy to see the Daytona looked and wore smaller than I thought. The Speedmaster @ 42m is as big as I could go personally.

In the 70's when I purchased my first Submariner it was considered a large watch @ 40m, and is the perfect size for me to this day.

So far although the same size I think the Daytona wears a little larger than the Submariner.

My old Speedy wears the most comfortable, due to the light weight 1171 (?) bracelet, IMO.

316lad · 2 December 2011, 05:11 AM

Looking very good indeed.

Congrats.

ersnyder · 2 December 2011, 07:06 AM

I could sense the love in your "smudge magnet" comment, congratulations!!

impalass · 2 December 2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersnyder

I could sense the love in your "smudge magnet" comment, congratulations!!

Smudge magnet is showing promise as a scratch magnet already, lol.

impalass · 2 December 2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersnyder

I could sense the love in your "smudge magnet" comment, congratulations!!

Smudge magnet is showing promise as a scratch magnet already, lol.

Ops, my impatients caused a double post, sorry.

2 December 2011, 04:58 AM	#2
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2 December 2011, 05:09 AM	#3
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	Nice! Congrats on acquiring your grail. Black-face Daytona was my grail for years as well. Finally acquired one about 4 yrs ago, doesn't get a ton of wrist time but is always quite special when it does. I really like the size/weight/contours/brushed and polished surfaces as well as the (relative) rarity and the undeniable COOLNESS FACTOR that the Daytona has in spades. So who cares if it's hard to read..... Enjoy it in good health!

1 December 2011, 04:41 PM	#4
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2 December 2011, 12:29 AM	#1
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Youe need something with a white face

1 December 2011, 08:48 PM	#7
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2 December 2011, 12:33 AM	#8
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2 December 2011, 02:39 AM	#9
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Looks like the DSSD is not the only Rolex to stir up some controversy, . Some of you guys are really putting my feet to the fire. Solomander; After wearing the Speedmaster on and off for 30 years + the Daytona is a very nice change. Other than both being SS, black dialed chronos, two very different watches. The Speedy being the more practical and the Daytona the more formal (dressy). DT14; What I've been trying to share is that the issues I pointed out, which would turn me away from other watches, come together as pluses on the Daytona. I love the polished centre links, the blinding bezel, the intricacies of the sub dial hands and chrono second hand, the balanced writing below the crown, the perfect red Daytona script. I could go on, but suffice to say since I'm not into gold or dress watches, the black Daytona is the perfect dress watch for me, like a tool watch in a tux. Feeling The Blues; Well said, thank you. jonnyz1245; If I could afford any more extravagence, I'd love to add a white SS Daytona to the fold. They are an amazing bit of modern engineering and this one will keep me smiling. Puff; You summed things up perfectly, "pain in the arse, but stunning" To all the members with their congrats and kind thoughts, I am a humbled newbie. This site (TRF) is the best, making the purchase of my grail all the more enjoyable. Best wishes, Mark.

2 December 2011, 03:00 AM	#11
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Love it! Congrats!

2 December 2011, 04:56 AM	#12
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Congrats on the new watch! Still loving mine (in white) well after two years! :) BTW, what do you think of the size difference between the three watches in your pic... or more specifically, the Speedmaster vs. the Daytona?

2 December 2011, 05:11 AM	#15
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	Looking very good indeed. Congrats.

2 December 2011, 07:06 AM	#16
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	I could sense the love in your "smudge magnet" comment, congratulations!!

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