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Atomant · 13 February 2010, 12:35 PM

So we know that the Daytona's got a 'cluttered' dial, no date, got a chrono function that's seldom used but, just what makes a Daytona so special above the rest of the sports models in the professional line? That makes me want more than just 1 of the same model and it's different variations?

Is it the mystical air that surrounds it? How the SS models are selling few grands above list? or cause the celebrities are wearing it?

VetteBandit · 13 February 2010, 12:41 PM

It looks good....plain and simple

This should make for a good picture thread....

Volant997 · 13 February 2010, 12:42 PM

Top honest reasons I bought mine:
1. It looks very cool
2. It carries the ROLEX brand name
3. It was tough to obtain (not everyone is wearing one)
4. It looks very, very cool
5. It holds it value - yeah whatever....
6. I feel good wearing it
7. It looks really really cool
8. Dardeca offered me a great deal
9. I really wanted it
10. Did I mention it looks really very cool...

HL65 · 13 February 2010, 12:47 PM

Speaks for itself.

therolexguy · 13 February 2010, 12:50 PM

If you don't see it, then, nothing I guess.....

Volant997 · 13 February 2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therolexguy

If you don't see it, then, nothing I guess.....

I see the LIGHT!

HL65 · 13 February 2010, 12:59 PM

Can you say " Special " :

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Volant997 · 13 February 2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therolexguy

If you don't see it, then, nothing I guess.....

But what's that smudge at the 78 mark? Wipe that off now.. the Daytona Gods are not pleased

Clogger · 13 February 2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomant

So we know that the Daytona's got a 'cluttered' dial, no date, got a chrono function that's seldom used but, just what makes a Daytona so special above the rest of the sports models in the professional line? That makes me want more than just 1 of the same model and it's different variations?

Is it the mystical air that surrounds it? How the SS models are selling few grands above list? or cause the celebrities are wearing it?

Certaintly not because what any celeb is wearing and certaintly not because it sells for over MSRP!!!

If I could find one for MSRP with out a 3 year wait I would get one as I think they are a lovely piece. Until then I will just admire them from a distance.

Edit. Forgot about Steve Mcqueen and Paul Newman, ok they are pretty cool guys.

therolexguy · 13 February 2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volant997

But what's that smudge at the 78 mark? Wipe that off now.. the Daytona Gods are not pleased

nice!

C. Davidson · 13 February 2010, 01:37 PM

It rhymes with Corona.

sturgeon123456 · 13 February 2010, 01:40 PM

I like a bigger watch, with date that has no enamel numbers in the bezel that wear out. I think the Daytona is a beautiful watch......the rose gold black face is AMAZING....so to me it is not on my list....although i do agree it is a special watch that many people love.

sakuraba · 13 February 2010, 01:43 PM

I believe every WIS watch purchase is based on subjective emotion.

The dial may be cluttered, no date function, and most owners will probably never use it to measure velocity, but their owners' enthusiasm is best described as 'fanatic' for personal reasons: exclusivity, grail reasons, missing piece to a collection, will hold its value, Karis wears one

, etc.

Wildwing · 13 February 2010, 01:55 PM

Actually the same reason people buy the DSSD, though admitedly, that does have a date function.

Star power, exclusivity, cool looks. No more Daytonas will measure timed laps than DSSDs will go to the bottom of the depths, but it doesn't matter. They're cool.

kokovovoru · 13 February 2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therolexguy

If you don't see it, then, nothing I guess.....

Look closely...
If you didn't see it, I don't think it's meant for you...

moviefreak · 13 February 2010, 02:55 PM

It is they only Rolex where my wife said... "I love it.. let's get it before they sell it"..

G.J · 13 February 2010, 04:29 PM

Well I must admit that in the beginning I didn't liked them at all.
But spending time here and on other fora and drooling over fantastic pictures made me change my mind.

I really dig a WG Daytona with the Panda dial, but......waaaay out of my reach I am afraid.

Ohh well, I still have others to play with...

hng · 13 February 2010, 04:38 PM

To me it is the symbol of your highest achievements!

Joey_V · 13 February 2010, 05:31 PM

Even I'm beginning to like the Daytona...

hennabav · 13 February 2010, 08:03 PM

To me, the Daytona has heritage. Just like any of the sport Rolex, it represents who I am. I am an avid car lover, so the Daytona is suitable and fits my personality. It also symbolizes success to me (but all Rolexes do). But the SS Daytona is such a rare piece that many would agree that you would have to be somewhat successful to be able to purchase one. Just my thought.

walds11 · 13 February 2010, 08:58 PM

Cluttered dial? I think not, far from it. It's one of the best looking chronos out there with a great in-house movement. And it's a very comfortable watch to wear. I could go on and on...

dalip · 13 February 2010, 09:11 PM

it's sheer beauty...own one and each time you wear it you cannot take your eyes off it.
There is nothing "cluttered" about the dial...it's design is sublime...and when you put it next to similar chronos is speaks "class" way above them all.....and class is what the "Daytona" is all about.

Nairn1980 · 13 February 2010, 11:15 PM

Atomant....some people have taste, some people simply dont :(

Mystro · 13 February 2010, 11:22 PM

I was into the Daytona 18 years ago but kinda grew out of it when I discovered I use a date feature and it looked petite next to the Submariner. I snicker at what the SS Daytona is going for now on the used market. I remember when they weren't that popular and the TT and solid 18K was the ones to own. Buy what you love and not whats popular. Resale is meaningless if you plan on never selling the watch you truly love.

kkwn98 · 13 February 2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomant

So we know that the Daytona's got a 'cluttered' dial, no date, got a chrono function that's seldom used but, just what makes a Daytona so special above the rest of the sports models in the professional line? That makes me want more than just 1 of the same model and it's different variations?

Is it the mystical air that surrounds it? How the SS models are selling few grands above list? or cause the celebrities are wearing it?

No, I don't know that.

And, I do use it quite frequently.

In other words, I don't know who this "we" you speak of refers to, but it sure doesn't include me.

Mosco · 13 February 2010, 11:33 PM

Oh no... Not another 'Whachu talkin' bout, Willis' thread... Don't you people understand? Taste is taste, IT DIFFERS. Do you REALLY give a

if some guy you have never met likes/dislikes your watch? Who cares?! What's important is that YOU like what you have on your wrist.

kkwn98 · 13 February 2010, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Oh no... Not another 'Whachu talkin' bout, Willis' thread... Don't you people understand? Taste is taste, IT DIFFERS. Do you REALLY give a if some guy you have never met likes/dislikes your watch? Who cares?! What's important is that YOU like what you have on your wrist.

Evidently, and judging by the frequency of such posts, I'd say the answers are (i) yes and (ii) many people on this forum. As to why, well, I guess some people need the validation of others?

Mosco · 14 February 2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkwn98

Evidently, and judging by the frequency of such posts, I'd say the answers are (i) yes and (ii) many people on this forum. As to why, well, I guess some people need the validation of others?

Sadly, true.

Bisquitlips · 14 February 2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

It rhymes with Corona.

Good one Chris!!

bewithabob · 14 February 2010, 12:45 AM

I think the meteor makes this the most gorgeous watch on earth, that is not of this world.

13 February 2010, 12:35 PM	#1
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Just what's so special about a Daytona? So we know that the Daytona's got a 'cluttered' dial, no date, got a chrono function that's seldom used but, just what makes a Daytona so special above the rest of the sports models in the professional line? That makes me want more than just 1 of the same model and it's different variations? Is it the mystical air that surrounds it? How the SS models are selling few grands above list? or cause the celebrities are wearing it? __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

13 February 2010, 12:41 PM	#2
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	It looks good....plain and simple This should make for a good picture thread.... __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

13 February 2010, 12:47 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Speaks for itself. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 February 2010, 12:50 PM	#5
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	What's so special.... If you don't see it, then, nothing I guess..... Attached Images

13 February 2010, 12:59 PM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Can you say " Special " : __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 February 2010, 12:42 PM	#3
Volant997 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern VA Watch: 116520, 14060M Posts: 129	Top honest reasons I bought mine: 1. It looks very cool 2. It carries the ROLEX brand name 3. It was tough to obtain (not everyone is wearing one) 4. It looks very, very cool 5. It holds it value - yeah whatever.... 6. I feel good wearing it 7. It looks really really cool 8. Dardeca offered me a great deal 9. I really wanted it 10. Did I mention it looks really very cool...

13 February 2010, 01:37 PM	#11
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	It rhymes with Corona. Attached Images __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

13 February 2010, 01:40 PM	#12
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I like a bigger watch, with date that has no enamel numbers in the bezel that wear out. I think the Daytona is a beautiful watch......the rose gold black face is AMAZING....so to me it is not on my list....although i do agree it is a special watch that many people love.

13 February 2010, 01:43 PM	#13
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I believe every WIS watch purchase is based on subjective emotion. The dial may be cluttered, no date function, and most owners will probably never use it to measure velocity, but their owners' enthusiasm is best described as 'fanatic' for personal reasons: exclusivity, grail reasons, missing piece to a collection, will hold its value, Karis wears one , etc.

13 February 2010, 01:55 PM	#14
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Actually the same reason people buy the DSSD, though admitedly, that does have a date function. Star power, exclusivity, cool looks. No more Daytonas will measure timed laps than DSSDs will go to the bottom of the depths, but it doesn't matter. They're cool.

13 February 2010, 02:55 PM	#16
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	It is they only Rolex where my wife said... "I love it.. let's get it before they sell it".. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

13 February 2010, 04:29 PM	#17
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Well I must admit that in the beginning I didn't liked them at all. But spending time here and on other fora and drooling over fantastic pictures made me change my mind. I really dig a WG Daytona with the Panda dial, but......waaaay out of my reach I am afraid. Ohh well, I still have others to play with... __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

13 February 2010, 04:38 PM	#18
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	To me it is the symbol of your highest achievements! __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

13 February 2010, 05:31 PM	#19
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Even I'm beginning to like the Daytona... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

13 February 2010, 08:03 PM	#20
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	To me, the Daytona has heritage. Just like any of the sport Rolex, it represents who I am. I am an avid car lover, so the Daytona is suitable and fits my personality. It also symbolizes success to me (but all Rolexes do). But the SS Daytona is such a rare piece that many would agree that you would have to be somewhat successful to be able to purchase one. Just my thought.

13 February 2010, 08:58 PM	#21
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Cluttered dial? I think not, far from it. It's one of the best looking chronos out there with a great in-house movement. And it's a very comfortable watch to wear. I could go on and on... __________________ Adam

13 February 2010, 09:11 PM	#22
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	it's sheer beauty...own one and each time you wear it you cannot take your eyes off it. There is nothing "cluttered" about the dial...it's design is sublime...and when you put it next to similar chronos is speaks "class" way above them all.....and class is what the "Daytona" is all about. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

13 February 2010, 11:15 PM	#23
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Atomant....some people have taste, some people simply dont :(

13 February 2010, 11:22 PM	#24
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	I was into the Daytona 18 years ago but kinda grew out of it when I discovered I use a date feature and it looked petite next to the Submariner. I snicker at what the SS Daytona is going for now on the used market. I remember when they weren't that popular and the TT and solid 18K was the ones to own. Buy what you love and not whats popular. Resale is meaningless if you plan on never selling the watch you truly love.

13 February 2010, 11:33 PM	#26
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Oh no... Not another 'Whachu talkin' bout, Willis' thread... Don't you people understand? Taste is taste, IT DIFFERS. Do you REALLY give a if some guy you have never met likes/dislikes your watch? Who cares?! What's important is that YOU like what you have on your wrist. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

14 February 2010, 12:45 AM	#30
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I think the meteor makes this the most gorgeous watch on earth, that is not of this world. Attached Images __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

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