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Racerdj · 23 May 2015, 06:03 AM

I am glad you found out before purchasing. What works for one might not for another.

Racerdj · 23 May 2015, 06:04 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

Congrats on your new VC. I love that piece

FTX I · 23 May 2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

I am glad you found out before purchasing. What works for one might not for another.

+1

watchwatcher · 23 May 2015, 06:51 AM

Take a look at the PM versions on bracelet...nothing dainty about them, and as a bonus due to their smaller size, wear incredibly comfortable for a gold watch.

If convinced that the Daytona is a no go, plenty of good chronographs out there. Some good suggestions so far, take a look at some of the Tudor offerings as well...

watchnutty · 23 May 2015, 07:26 AM

iwc offers some great chrono options, so does AP, both vary in price.

Danex · 23 May 2015, 07:45 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.

I once thought a comment like this was blasphemy. No longer. I own an SS Daytona, but my next acquisition will be an Omega Speedmaster. There are a lot of choices in this collection and you may find they are classic, and wear well on the wrist.

I'm on the fence between the NASA qualified Speedmaster Pro Moonwatch and the 44mm coaxial Speedmaster with 9300 movement.

Bottom line: the Speedmaster is an awesome alternative chronograph if Daytona does not float your boat!

Joelmor · 23 May 2015, 07:58 AM

It's not really very complex: If you don't like it, don't buy it. In my experience (and this is just me), it's the rare watch that "grows on you." Occasionally, that's happened. But mostly, if I am not attracted to it at first, it remains that way - maybe just me.
Personally, I LOVE Daytonas - SS, TT, gold, whatever. But if it, or any watch, doesn't sing to you - forget it and try something else.

Joel

skippy1 · 23 May 2015, 08:17 AM

I have to say I agree with you. I know this is next to blasphemy on this forum but I really prefer the Speedmaster Professional to the modern Daytona. If I were you I would look at a Speedy Pro.

superdog · 23 May 2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by skippy1

I have to say I agree with you. I know this is next to blasphemy on this forum but I really prefer the Speedmaster Professional to the modern Daytona. If I were you I would look at a Speedy Pro.

Not even close to blasphemy actually.

Lots of people concur. And if they don't, they understand the sentiment.

Just look at the thread.

Old Expat Beast · 23 May 2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by skippy1

I have to say I agree with you. I know this is next to blasphemy on this forum but I really prefer the Speedmaster Professional to the modern Daytona. If I were you I would look at a Speedy Pro.

Agreed.

themaninblack · 23 May 2015, 08:22 AM

Speedy is obviously a great value/looks/quality/heritage/price equation but there are many beautiful chronographs out there. VC, JLC, Zenith come to mind. You have a world of choice.

texex91 · 23 May 2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by drgoro

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

Now you're talking

WatchinMD · 23 May 2015, 08:32 AM

You really just have to go with what feels right for you. One person can look at a watch and see dainty while another can see well proportioned and sleek. Conversely, one can see another watch as having wrist presence and style while another sees something else entirely.

drgoro · 23 May 2015, 08:48 AM

The problem I had w the speedmaster was the 'stickiness' of the pushers. Funny no one has mentioned the blancpain bathy chrono.

Sublover2166 · 23 May 2015, 09:46 AM

I think the issue with the Daytona is personal wrist size. Many folks having a 6.5 inch wrist seem to love it. Folks with a 7.5 or larger wrist size might find it"dainty" no offense intended. The watch tends to wear on the small side, and I can understand somebody who normally wears a SubC or Seadweller4K would find it underwhelming.

Mezz72 · 23 May 2015, 09:53 AM

I see more woman wearing sub n gmt these days.

drgoro · 23 May 2015, 09:58 AM

My wrist is 7 3/4, the collection as it stands. Order of 'wear' size small to large.

themaninblack · 23 May 2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublover2166

I think the issue with the Daytona is personal wrist size. Many folks having a 6.5 inch wrist seem to love it. Folks with a 7.5 or larger wrist size might find it"dainty" no offense intended. The watch tends to wear on the small side, and I can understand somebody who normally wears a SubC or Seadweller4K would find it underwhelming.

Yep and this in part comes back to the relatively fat bezel and the dial that shrinks the watch even more. The odd position of the subdials with the Rolex movement is another aesthetically disturbing factor. Hmm actually I guess I'm saying I don't really like it! Others do, which is great, one doesn't have to like a watch just because its a Rolex.

Joearch · 23 May 2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by drgoro

My wrist is 7 3/4, the collection as it stands. Order of 'wear' size small to large.

If you are wearing a watch like the 422 the Daytona will feel small. It took me two hear to adapt from Panerai to Rolex. I recently traded tow Pamerai to acquire my Daytona. While I know I will get a Panerai in the future I love the feel, scale and design of the Daytona. Best of Luck.

Speed · 23 May 2015, 10:39 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

Love that chrono!!!

Andad · 23 May 2015, 12:04 PM

My mates do say I'm a bit of a girl sometimes.

Kevin.S · 23 May 2015, 12:31 PM

Quote:

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

997.2 · 23 May 2015, 02:19 PM

Eh I do not like the Arabic ones as much but just look at this... The weight is awesome... Get the right dial and it's magical

soundserious · 23 May 2015, 02:56 PM

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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.

Dumbest thing I've read in awhile. Thanks for posting it.

Ruud Van Driver · 23 May 2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by soundserious

Dumbest thing I've read in awhile. Thanks for posting it.

Rude!

There's nothing dumb about not liking a Daytona. I have a Daytona and love it but wouldn't knock someone else for not liking it. We're all different.

The DJ has a huge fan base but I don't like it as I'm not a fan of dress watches. I prefer and wear only sports watches. Does that make me dumb too?

padi56 · 23 May 2015, 05:39 PM

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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.

I would expect you have the bigger heavier is best syndrome,but can assure you this is not always the case with all products including watches like the Daytona.Myself not a huge fan of the modern day Daytona but the oyster case no matter the Rolex watch will take all your body can take plus a lot more.

drgoro · 23 May 2015, 05:57 PM

It's dumb to have an opinion? I was going to make a purchase, tested it out and realized the thing wasn't what people like yourself and ardent 'Daytona-ites' make it out to be - FOR ME, which was clearly spelt out. Which other of your personal choices would you like me to accept of yours as gospel? Wiping front to back or is it the other way way around,

man up guy, to each is own.

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Originally Posted by soundserious

Dumbest thing I've read in awhile. Thanks for posting it.

Kanawha · 23 May 2015, 06:10 PM

To each his own! I happen to suffer from skinny wrist syndrome so the Daytona fits pretty well for me. Sorry the Daytona wasn't to your liking!

whiskymac · 23 May 2015, 06:20 PM

I kind of get what you mean, I owned a 116520 when they first switched to the in-house movement and eventually sold it on as I just didn't wear it very often. I just preferred other watches at the time.

Strangely I now find myself considering a SS Daytona again, or possibly a YM2. I really do like the new bezel on the Platinum Daytona, if that becomes an addition to the stainless version in the not too distant future I'll be at the front of the line. :-)

tommy91 · 23 May 2015, 08:38 PM

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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.

I completely agree with you. I tried a friends on and it just doesn't seem to be 'all that'. Maybe it is something once you own you grown to appreciate and love, however I feel you should have that feeling the moment you buy the watch

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23 May 2015, 06:51 AM	#34
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Take a look at the PM versions on bracelet...nothing dainty about them, and as a bonus due to their smaller size, wear incredibly comfortable for a gold watch. If convinced that the Daytona is a no go, plenty of good chronographs out there. Some good suggestions so far, take a look at some of the Tudor offerings as well...

23 May 2015, 07:26 AM	#35
watchnutty "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 347	iwc offers some great chrono options, so does AP, both vary in price.

23 May 2015, 07:58 AM	#37
Joelmor Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Joel Location: NJ Watch: WG Daytona YG DD40 Posts: 267	It's not really very complex: If you don't like it, don't buy it. In my experience (and this is just me), it's the rare watch that "grows on you." Occasionally, that's happened. But mostly, if I am not attracted to it at first, it remains that way - maybe just me. Personally, I LOVE Daytonas - SS, TT, gold, whatever. But if it, or any watch, doesn't sing to you - forget it and try something else. Joel

23 May 2015, 08:17 AM	#38
skippy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SanFran Posts: 92	I have to say I agree with you. I know this is next to blasphemy on this forum but I really prefer the Speedmaster Professional to the modern Daytona. If I were you I would look at a Speedy Pro.

23 May 2015, 08:22 AM	#41
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Speedy is obviously a great value/looks/quality/heritage/price equation but there are many beautiful chronographs out there. VC, JLC, Zenith come to mind. You have a world of choice.

23 May 2015, 08:32 AM	#43
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	You really just have to go with what feels right for you. One person can look at a watch and see dainty while another can see well proportioned and sleek. Conversely, one can see another watch as having wrist presence and style while another sees something else entirely.

23 May 2015, 08:48 AM	#44
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	The problem I had w the speedmaster was the 'stickiness' of the pushers. Funny no one has mentioned the blancpain bathy chrono.

23 May 2015, 09:46 AM	#45
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	I think the issue with the Daytona is personal wrist size. Many folks having a 6.5 inch wrist seem to love it. Folks with a 7.5 or larger wrist size might find it"dainty" no offense intended. The watch tends to wear on the small side, and I can understand somebody who normally wears a SubC or Seadweller4K would find it underwhelming.

23 May 2015, 09:53 AM	#46
Mezz72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 618	I see more woman wearing sub n gmt these days.

23 May 2015, 02:19 PM	#53
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	Eh I do not like the Arabic ones as much but just look at this... The weight is awesome... Get the right dial and it's magical

23 May 2015, 06:10 PM	#58
Kanawha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: 116520 Posts: 441	To each his own! I happen to suffer from skinny wrist syndrome so the Daytona fits pretty well for me. Sorry the Daytona wasn't to your liking!

23 May 2015, 06:20 PM	#59
whiskymac "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England. Posts: 15	I kind of get what you mean, I owned a 116520 when they first switched to the in-house movement and eventually sold it on as I just didn't wear it very often. I just preferred other watches at the time. Strangely I now find myself considering a SS Daytona again, or possibly a YM2. I really do like the new bezel on the Platinum Daytona, if that becomes an addition to the stainless version in the not too distant future I'll be at the front of the line. :-)

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