Am I missing something? Daytona.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by joeboy

Thanks Lads, so it's not just me, appreciated. Thanks for not jumping on me too hard. :)

Not just you. I really dislike them.

[Chiboy]

It's one of two things. Either:

1) Rolex and/or the Gray Dealer Syndicate have manufactured false hype over a mediocre watch for 30 years straight, or

2) Not everyone likes the same thing

[Marcjvr]

Initially it seems it was coveted by collectors for its cool history, and function.

Now it’s coveted by the social media crowd as the ultimate hype/flex piece

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by joeboy

Hi lads,
Been thinking about this for a few months. There are a few Rolex styles that i'm not massively mad on but I just don't get the whole Daytona thing. Every now and then I'll see a pic of a white face on s/s and think 'Not bad', couplea actors had them back in the day. That's as far as it goes. I'm not a fan of the three button, three dial look. Over busy and reminds me of Mickey Mouse from some angles. What am I missing? Is it all hype and people jumping on a bandwagon? Can't be, help me out, is this just eye of the beholder? Fair play to those who like em and have em.

Different people like different things for different reasons

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Different people like different things for different reasons

Pretty much this

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by Anton911

This.Stupid thread,sounds like sour grapes because people can’t afford or can’t get the watch.

Incorrect.

Originally Posted by beshannon

Different people like different things for different reasons

Correct.

[1665fan]

Could you imagine the problems if we all only like skinny women also?????

[Mystro]

There is nothing to get. The Daytona is one of those watches that when you do get it you won’t need any explanation why. A reason the Daytona runs above other models is it brings out such passion. Sometimes that emotion is negative but mostly it’s positive for most people. People love to hate this watch now because it’s so popular and the watch is left a innocent victim. Much like the way the “pretty popular girl” is considered a threat by other woman.

[RealMadrid1988]

Originally Posted by Mystro

There is nothing to get. The Daytona is one of those watches that when you do get it you won’t need any explanation why. A reason the Daytona runs above other models is it brings out such passion. Sometimes that emotion is negative but mostly it’s positive for most people. People love to hate this watch now because it’s so popular and the watch is left a innocent victim. Much like the way the “pretty popular girl” is considered a threat by other woman.

+1

Very few people hate the Submariner. Most people like it, to varying degrees. But it doesn’t bring out the same passion in people. Perhaps that says something.

[grimps]

Originally Posted by RealMadrid1988

+1

Very few people hate the Submariner. Most people like it, to varying degrees. But it doesn’t bring out the same passion in people. Perhaps that says something.

10-15 years ago I hated the Submariner , I know own 4.
Peoples tastes and style change over the years , I'm sure many on here saying they don't like the Daytona would take one if it was available at retail

[Mr. K]

Originally Posted by RealMadrid1988

Very few people hate the Submariner. Most people like it, to varying degrees. But it doesn’t bring out the same passion in people. Perhaps that says something.

For many years there was lots of hate for the 6 digit sub and maxi case. Probably still is, hopefully it's just moved to the vintage forum.

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by Mr. K

For many years there was lots of hate for the 6 digit sub and maxi case. Probably still is, hopefully it's just moved to the vintage forum.

The hate has turned to love as the hulk is the hottest watch out there at the moment

[Cabinetman]

Your tastes may change over time regarding the Daytona as mine did.

I remember seeing the Daytona on the cover of WatchTime back when Rolex introduced the 4130 movement. I thought it looked pretty good, but nothing I was going to chase after. In 2015 I saw both the white and black dial Daytonas in an AD case (remember those days?) and my indifference was reaffirmed. However, in 2016 when the ceramic stainless Daytona was released I found myself smitten. It took 4 years of waiting to get one, but it is one of my favorites in my small collection.

[WatchNutcase]

I'm not quite sure where you're getting the overly "busy" look from. It's a chronograph, and if you compare it to other chronographs of a similar caliber you'll notice the Daytona is on the more minimalist side of the spectrum. The sizing it great, it's slim, the dial is not cluttered with a Date window, it has a great movement and huge history in general.

For someone shopping specifically for a chronograph this is almost always the best choice. (leaving out the ridiculous unobtainium issue).

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm not quite sure where you're getting the overly "busy" look from. It's a chronograph, and if you compare it to other chronographs of a similar caliber you'll notice the Daytona is on the more minimalist side of the spectrum. The sizing it great, it's slim, the dial is not cluttered with a Date window, it has a great movement and huge history in general.

For someone shopping specifically for a chronograph this is almost always the best choice. (leaving out the ridiculous unobtainium issue).

I was thinking the same thing after owning many chronographs over the years, the Daytona is one of the cleanest dials.
I think the OP just doesn’t like chronographs in general.

We see threads like this over on the Porsche forums. “I don’t get the fuss about the GT3RS? It’s got less creature comforts, rides too stiff and the radio sucks for a crazy amount of money….”

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I was thinking the same thing after owning many chronographs over the years, the Daytona is one of the cleanest dials.
I think the OP just doesn’t like chronographs in general.

We see threads like this over on the Porsche forums. “I don’t get the fuss about the GT3RS? It’s got less creature comforts, rides too stiff and the radio sucks for a crazy amount of money….”

Basically you're right

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I was thinking the same thing after owning many chronographs over the years, the Daytona is one of the cleanest dials.
I think the OP just doesn’t like chronographs in general.

We see threads like this over on the Porsche forums. “I don’t get the fuss about the GT3RS? It’s got less creature comforts, rides too stiff and the radio sucks for a crazy amount of money….”

This is an excellent point.

It also got me to thinking how tastes actually change over time for some. When I started collecting it was all about divers. Divers are still my first love, but I gradually started to appreciate GMT’s and now I admit to warming to the idea of adding a chronograph. This after 30 years!

To the OP, basically it comes down to personal preference. You don’t have to “get” the watch today, but you may find yourself “getting it” tomorrow or in 30 years

[joeboy]

Originally Posted by brandrea

This is an excellent point.

It also got me to thinking how tastes actually change over time for some. When I started collecting it was all about divers. Divers are still my first love, but I gradually started to appreciate GMT’s and now I admit to warming to the idea of adding a chronograph. This after 30 years!

To the OP, basically it comes down to personal preference. You don’t have to “get” the watch today, but you may find yourself “getting it” tomorrow or in 30 years

Thanks, i'll keep a look out for those changes. :) couplea nice ones photos shown here.

For those that dump on the idea of rehashing a chat. Not everyone who passed through then got it or read it. Opinions change as do trends, nothing is static in life. Enjoy it.

Thank you all for taking the time to weigh in.

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by joeboy

Thanks, i'll keep a look out for those changes. :) couplea nice ones photos shown here.

For those that dump on the idea of rehashing a chat. Not everyone who passed through then got it or read it. Opinions change as do trends, nothing is static in life. Enjoy it.

Thank you all for taking the time to weigh in.

JoeBoy ... do not worry about someone scolding you for a "repost" ... to date you have 1,768 views, and 89 replies ... I would say it is a worthy topic, and worthy of a refresh.

I see "Submariner - Date or No Date" about twice a week !!!

[DtownRRS]

I don't like the hype part but love the watch! It's the most comfortable in my opinion of all the sports watches. But hey, that's why there are options.

[willywatch]

Just my humble opinion.The Daytona is in my eyes is a very badly designed
cronograph.Any watch that is difficult to read,has a design fault in my eyes.
i have owned a ton of Rolex watches including the Daytona.It is very well
made,and will last for several life times.I think its popularity today has got
more to do with hype,than the reality of the watch.
I found it very difficult to read the time,and i know that many other people
have the same problem with this model.

[Oxfordian]

People like different watches for different reasons, that is why there is so much choice for any watch buyer.

OP you don’t like the Daytona, that’s fine I’m not it’s greatest fan either but others love them hence it’s super high price away from the AD’s.

I prefer the look of the TT Daytona compared to the SS version but my Speedy is more me than the Daytona.

And that’s what is so great about watches, we don’t have to like the same watches, we can choose to collect and wear whatever we want. There are no rights or wrongs just buy what you like and be happy.

[Driver8]

I love a good chronograph myself - Breitling was my first "proper" watch love and you tend to have to like busy chronographs to like Breitlings - but I'm not personally the world's biggest Daytona fan myself.

For me it just comes down to two things - whenever I've tried one on it always wears very small on my 7.75" wrist (at least IMO), and the asymmetric lugs on the SS models bother me aesthetically. I just can't unsee it.

It's a shame because everything else about it is very well designed, but then I guess it saves me the hassle of trying to get hold of one!

[DoctorA]

You don’t have to be a fan of something for it to appeal to others!!
Like anything, some people like beef, others like chicken! Nothing is wrong with the beef or chicken, it’s a matter of taste and liking!
For those who like a watch, good for you and for those who do t, also good for you, get something you like and pass on the ones you don’t!!

[HiBoost]

Originally Posted by joeboy

Hi lads,
Been thinking about this for a few months. There are a few Rolex styles that i'm not massively mad on but I just don't get the whole Daytona thing. Every now and then I'll see a pic of a white face on s/s and think 'Not bad', couplea actors had them back in the day. That's as far as it goes. I'm not a fan of the three button, three dial look. Over busy and reminds me of Mickey Mouse from some angles. What am I missing? Is it all hype and people jumping on a bandwagon? Can't be, help me out, is this just eye of the beholder? Fair play to those who like em and have em.

Isn't it like asking "What's with people who say red is their favorite color? What am I missing? My favorite color is blue." I would argue that every single model by every single brand is effectively a piece of mechanical art. And as such, there's no real point in trying to state in black and white whether or not a model looks good or bad. It's all personal preference.

Some people find a chrono, any chrono, to be too busy, others find a simple time only watch to be boring. But again, I believe most watch purchases just come down to how much a person likes the look. For sure the Daytona is not at this level of popularity because a bunch of people need to time things. I love the look of my Omega Speedmaster, but I use the chrono like once every 4 years, and even then it's usually just to make sure it still works haha.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by HiBoost

Isn't it like asking "What's with people who say red is their favorite color? What am I missing? My favorite color is blue." I would argue that every single model by every single brand is effectively a piece of mechanical art. And as such, there's no real point in trying to state in black and white whether or not a model looks good or bad. It's all personal preference.

Some people find a chrono, any chrono, to be too busy, others find a simple time only watch to be boring. But again, I believe most watch purchases just come down to how much a person likes the look. For sure the Daytona is not at this level of popularity because a bunch of people need to time things. I love the look of my Omega Speedmaster, but I use the chrono like once every 4 years, and even then it's usually just to make sure it still works haha.

You are correct sir. However, green is the new blue haha….

[doboy007]

I don’t get why we need a same old thread about a same old topic instead of adding to an existing one.

[brucethemanlee]

eye of beholder.

so you don't think its great but others do.

not right or wrong. just different tastes

[Geckobros]

No reason to get upset when someone else doesn't like "your" watch. We are all different. What's the popular thing to say today? "You do you".

[franklee168]

So now it's come full circle to this topic again.
1. I can't get a Daytona at retail
2. The wait list is ridiculous
3. The grey market price is too much
4. I don't like the Daytona anyway
Move the numbers around anyway you'd like
Rinse and repeat.