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Old 20 March 2016, 11:22 PM   #31
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Old 20 March 2016, 11:23 PM   #32
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I wish it had solid black subdials and I wish the bezel was thinner mimicking bakelite. We waited for a long time and all we got was a ceramic bezel. That's not very creative. I'm happy we have a nice option in SS and maybe it will grow on me. I think it's the best looking Daytona in the lineup.
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Old 20 March 2016, 11:33 PM   #33
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I too wish Rolex had come out with a true Panda and a PN dial.
I know most would not approve, but it I were to go SS Daytona.
I would go aftermarket dial and bezel.
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Old 20 March 2016, 11:51 PM   #34
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The ceramic bezel is a no brainer for this piece and something all of us have been wanting for years. I liked the fact that Rolex kept the dimensions at 40mm and decided not to add a date wheel no matter how many people asked for it BUT I wish they would've made the subdials a solid color and ditched the rings. It really makes the watch pop! Not much has been changed to the dial which is disappointing to me. I used to own a 6263 and if they copied that dial design IMO the piece would've been PERFECT. Maybe I am just too picky. I'll keep dreaming that they release a later version some day with a tribute to the Paul Newman dial. That would be the ultimate modern day Daytona (Pic is of my old 6263)
I am absolutely certain you are not the only one that doesn't love it. Some might in fact think it's total poo poo. It is an absolute that not one design could please everyone, or else we wouldn't be individuals.

I personally LOVE it and am on a wait list. Yet even then there's one design element that slightly nags me but many or most find endearing. I give it a three run homer, not a grand slam.
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Old 21 March 2016, 12:48 AM   #35
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It is indeed a great new Daytona, one that many of us (including myself) have been speculating about and waiting for. And honestly, some didn't think would come. A panda dial would have been spectacular and would have sealed the deal for me. Don't get me wrong, I still think it's a nice looking watch...I'm on a list at my AD for the white one! But I would need to see these in the flesh before making the purchase.
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Old 21 March 2016, 01:02 AM   #36
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I have always admired the ceramic bezels on the PM Daytonas, so I'm not sure why this one feels so different on the white-dialed SS Daytona. It feels overpowering, sort of a clash of styles. The black one looks fantastic, though, I and I could see myself getting one in about 20 years.
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Old 21 March 2016, 01:07 AM   #37
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I have always admired the ceramic bezels on the PM Daytonas, so I'm not sure why this one feels so different on the white-dialed SS Daytona. It feels overpowering, sort of a clash of styles. The black one looks fantastic, though, I and I could see myself getting one in about 20 years.
There are no Paul Newman dials on modern Daytonas from Rolex
There are some aftermarket PM dials from various dealers and on eBay.
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Old 21 March 2016, 01:11 AM   #38
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There are no Paul Newman dials on modern Daytonas from Rolex
There are some aftermarket PM dials from various dealers and on eBay.
PM=Precious Metal
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Old 21 March 2016, 01:17 AM   #39
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The ceramic bezel is a no brainer for this piece and something all of us have been wanting for years. I liked the fact that Rolex kept the dimensions at 40mm and decided not to add a date wheel no matter how many people asked for it BUT I wish they would've made the subdials a solid color and ditched the rings. It really makes the watch pop! Not much has been changed to the dial which is disappointing to me. I used to own a 6263 and if they copied that dial design IMO the piece would've been PERFECT. Maybe I am just too picky. I'll keep dreaming that they release a later version some day with a tribute to the Paul Newman dial. That would be the ultimate modern day Daytona (Pic is of my old 6263)
That is a great looking vintage Daytona. But I'm grateful Rolex doesn't do tribute pieces. The past is past.
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Old 21 March 2016, 02:10 AM   #40
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Old 21 March 2016, 02:49 AM   #41
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I would have loved to have seen the black version get full white sub dials, or at least white rings. But, all in all, I think it was a solid release
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Old 21 March 2016, 03:01 AM   #42
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It is a beautiful watch,no denying that! The old Daytona wasn't for me,afraid the new version isn't either!
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Old 21 March 2016, 03:02 AM   #43
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I realized what I don't love about the new version. The SS bezel model was all bling - pcls, polished case, light register surrounds, and shiny bezel. It made for a really dressy sport watch. The new model is much more sporty with the black bezel and surrounds, but it still has the vestigial bling of the case and pcls. It makes for a somewhat incongruent design imo. Had they gone back to a brushed case, the redesign would have ended up fully sporty - just like the zenith models that everyone loves.

The new model would make a great daily wearer, but I think I might like the current less versital model better.
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Old 21 March 2016, 03:02 AM   #44
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Sorry you feel this way. :'(
Hope you can get over it.


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Old 21 March 2016, 05:18 AM   #45
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Am I the only one who doesn't LOVE the new ceramic Daytona? (Not Trolling)

I m sorry but it reminds me for a low end Seiko chrono ,ceramic works perfectly with the Platona but on these SS versions the contrast is just too strong for me.
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Old 21 March 2016, 05:38 AM   #46
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I realized what I don't love about the new version. The SS bezel model was all bling - pcls, polished case, light register surrounds, and shiny bezel. It made for a really dressy sport watch. The new model is much more sporty with the black bezel and surrounds, but it still has the vestigial bling of the case and pcls. It makes for a somewhat incongruent design imo. Had they gone back to a brushed case, the redesign would have ended up fully sporty - just like the zenith models that everyone loves.

The new model would make a great daily wearer, but I think I might like the current less versital model better.
I get what you are saying and agree it is much more sporty imo. But to me the black ceramic bezels have sort of a "bling" factor too in that they tend to reflect sunlight to the point it is hard to even read them (much like a fully polished bezel). I do like how they made the subdials easier to read but to me the new version is at least as much bling as the old one because the white/black contrast of the bezel and dial stands out more than the SS models.
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Old 21 March 2016, 05:44 AM   #47
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Old 21 March 2016, 05:59 AM   #48
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I get what you are saying and agree it is much more sporty imo. But to me the black ceramic bezels have sort of a "bling" factor too in that they tend to reflect sunlight to the point it is hard to even read them (much like a fully polished bezel). I do like how they made the subdials easier to read but to me the new version is at least as much bling as the old one because the white/black contrast of the bezel and dial stands out more than the SS models.
I'd have to see it in person, but I see your point. Ceramic does tend to be shiny.
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Old 21 March 2016, 06:12 AM   #49
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Panda would have been special.

I like the new style as well and look forward to an opportunity to try it on.
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Old 21 March 2016, 06:16 AM   #50
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Old 21 March 2016, 06:16 AM   #51
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I typically prefer something with color- i.e. the RG daytona with the ceramic bezel. BUT... I'm going to have to reserve judgement until I see one in person. I'm going to have to go against the grain here and and say I prefer the black dial better though.
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Old 21 March 2016, 06:19 AM   #52
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Agree not much of NEW ...in the new SS ceramic Daytona. They just added a bezel then it's all"new" ....
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Old 21 March 2016, 06:23 AM   #53
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I m sorry but it reminds me for a low end Seiko chrono ,ceramic works perfectly with the Platona but on these SS versions the contrast is just too strong for me.
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This is a good point. It also looks very much like a Tag Chrono... I liked the non ceramic SS Daytona because it was the best looking "sporty dress watch" Rolex made IMO... Perfect if you didn't want to go the full sports/tool look of a sub or GMT etc.
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Old 21 March 2016, 06:28 AM   #54
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