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superdog · 25 May 2015, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by themaninblack

It's certainly not overpriced for what you get. Whether you like it or not is seperate issue as being discussed extensively in another thread at the moment.

There has been some excessive hype surrounding the Daytona though like the obsequious drooling drivel posted in a well known blog. Claims of 5 year waiting lists and the near impossibility of obtaining one! I think that every AD I have been to in the last few years has them off the shelf as do most of the larger second hand dealers.

My local AD doesn't keep the SS on the shelf. It has to be asked for and they won't sell to a new customer off the street.

Maybe they are behind the times. But I'm thinking the watch still has an aura to it that will never quite go away.

Joearch · 25 May 2015, 02:11 AM

A classic the day it was introduced. Really love mine.

jonnyz1245 · 25 May 2015, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mak2013

Id get it but there is a 2 yr waitlist......

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Depends on where you are. No wait list where I am on the west coast. I can easily get a white or black from multiple AD's tomorrow

That said, after owning a black then white then black, I currently own none. Nice watch but I found it was not for me.

Mak2013 · 25 May 2015, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

Depends on where you are. No wait list where I am on the west coast. I can easily get a white or black from multiple AD's tomorrow

That said, after owning a black then white then black, I currently own none. Nice watch but I found it was not for me.

I was being sarcastic

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AS1 · 25 May 2015, 03:15 AM

Cal 4130 is fantastic

CHRONOLEX · 25 May 2015, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

More hype at Daytona .....

KBM · 25 May 2015, 04:19 AM

In many cases, people who say the Daytona is overhyped and overpriced will not blink to pay 15k on a sub with one word of red text on the dial (and no glidelock! Hehe). To each their own, the daytona has a cult following for a reason.

Jason71 · 25 May 2015, 04:28 AM

I love mine. Can't wait to get my next one.........

SL BRABUS · 25 May 2015, 04:32 AM

MCO1 · 25 May 2015, 04:35 AM

I'll take one please!

Rolex addict · 25 May 2015, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mak2013

Id get it but there is a 2 yr waitlist......

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2 years??? Someone is feeding you a line of BS. You are 90 minutes away from one.

AK797 · 25 May 2015, 05:12 AM

I don't think the hype is the watch's fault. Rolex has had a very exclusivity driven strategy with releasing this and thus as so many have not seen the watch for real but only on large internet pics then it is inevitable that this watch will suffer from over-expectation and hype.

Jason71 · 25 May 2015, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I don't think the hype is the watch's fault. Rolex has had a very exclusivity driven strategy with releasing this and thus as so many have not seen the watch for real but only on large internet pics then it is inevitable that this watch will suffer from over-expectation and hype.

Am I correct in saying though that only the SS models have historically been the ones difficult to obtain?? Almost every AD I have ever been in has had a WG/RG/YG model or TT

VinnieVegas · 25 May 2015, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mak2013

Id get it but there is a 2 yr waitlist......

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It's a lovely watch and worth it. But it's not a two year wait. A couple are almost always available in the classifieds here, for example, including brand new ones as well as lightly used ones.

AK797 · 25 May 2015, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Am I correct in saying though that only the SS models have historically been the ones difficult to obtain?? Almost every AD I have ever been in has had a WG/RG/YG model or TT

Yup only SS.

Steel28 · 25 May 2015, 06:31 AM

Way overhyped, costs only around 12K, worn by best race drivers, politicians, actors, boxers, movies stars, many respectable members of our forum.

It's freaking amazing and I'm lucky to own it.

RPB · 25 May 2015, 08:35 AM

I've got one but aint feeling the 'love' for it like I have for my GMT IIc

Mak2013 · 25 May 2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnieVegas

It's a lovely watch and worth it. But it's not a two year wait. A couple are almost always available in the classifieds here, for example, including brand new ones as well as lightly used ones.

I guess my sarcasm wasnt apparent

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VinnieVegas · 25 May 2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mak2013

I guess my sarcasm wasnt apparent

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I wouldn't say that. I think I am just an obtuse little fellow. ;)

anothernewphone · 25 May 2015, 09:20 AM

I think the Daytona is the pinnacle of the stainless steel Rolex world.

Dr DRW · 25 May 2015, 01:21 PM

If they ever come with a black bezel I'm sold!

Kanawha · 26 May 2015, 06:52 AM

Mhmmmmm

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25 May 2015, 02:11 AM	#32
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	A classic the day it was introduced. Really love mine.

25 May 2015, 03:15 AM	#35
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Cal 4130 is fantastic

25 May 2015, 04:19 AM	#37
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	In many cases, people who say the Daytona is overhyped and overpriced will not blink to pay 15k on a sub with one word of red text on the dial (and no glidelock! Hehe). To each their own, the daytona has a cult following for a reason.

25 May 2015, 04:35 AM	#40
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I'll take one please!

25 May 2015, 05:12 AM	#42
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I don't think the hype is the watch's fault. Rolex has had a very exclusivity driven strategy with releasing this and thus as so many have not seen the watch for real but only on large internet pics then it is inevitable that this watch will suffer from over-expectation and hype.

25 May 2015, 06:31 AM	#46
Steel28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,019	Way overhyped, costs only around 12K, worn by best race drivers, politicians, actors, boxers, movies stars, many respectable members of our forum. It's freaking amazing and I'm lucky to own it.

25 May 2015, 09:20 AM	#50
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I think the Daytona is the pinnacle of the stainless steel Rolex world.

26 May 2015, 06:52 AM	#52
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