Rolex Daytona feels small?

[flyinbrian]

So I got a great deal on my new Daytona and I must say it feels so petite compared to my GMT II C and my Sub C. I'm not saying it is a bad thing as it is a beautiful watch, it just feels small. Anyone else feel the same?

[vipmn]

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[RX0-Unicorn]

yep, it looks smaller. it kind of feel thinner than my Hulk

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by flyinbrian

So I got a great deal on my new Daytona and I must say it feels so petite compared to my GMT II C and my Sub C. I'm not saying it is a bad thing as it is a beautiful watch, it just feels small. Anyone else feel the same?

But if feels larger than an Airking. Depends what your comparing it to.

[flyinbrian]

I just figured it would be similar to my other Rolex sports models and it is definitely a smaller feel. It is a very comfortable watch but just doesn't have (accuse the expression) the balls of my GMT II C or Sub C. I feel I should wear it with a suit and not casually.

[77T]

On an 8+" wrist I could understand - anything between 36mm and 40mm will begin to look small beside the bigger cases/faces/bezels.

[psv]

It is a 40mm piece that wears on the small side, partly because the Cal 4130 lacks the date function which results in a thinner movement that other chronos, thus the case of the Daytona is rather thin, at least compared to a Sub or GMT. But again, I think the Daytona is a very attractive and classic size. I wish Rolex cleaned up the dial and took away the PLC's and I' be back wearing one in a heartbeat.

[flyinbrian]

Originally Posted by 77T

On an 8+" wrist I could understand - anything between 36mm and 40mm will begin to look small beside the bigger cases/faces/bezels.

I guess I am not saying it is small, it just feels small compared to the other Rolex models I have been wearing. My wrist is around 7.25.

[globalmedia33]

Yes, I've tried it on before, looks smaller than my GMTIIc.

[flyinbrian]

Originally Posted by psv

It is a 40mm piece that wears on the small side, partly because the Cal 4130 lacks the date function which results in a thinner movement that other chronos, thus the case of the Daytona is rather thin, at least compared to a Sub or GMT. But again, I think the Daytona is a very attractive and classic size. I wish Rolex cleaned up the dial and took away the PLC's and I' be back wearing one in a heartbeat.

It is a very attractive watch for sure! I guess I was not expecting the much smaller feel when actually wearing one.

[psv]

Originally Posted by flyinbrian

It is a very attractive watch for sure! I guess I was not expecting the much smaller feel when actually wearing one.

Yeah, it definitely takes some getting used to. Some people love it, others don't. Nothing to worry about, enjoy wearing it for a while, it it doesn't work out there is always the FS section! :-)

[flyinbrian]

Originally Posted by psv

Yeah, it definitely takes some getting used to. Some people love it, others don't. Nothing to worry about, enjoy wearing it for a while, it it doesn't work out there is always the FS section! :-)

So true but I got a great deal and I think I should give it a chance.

[Carlos98326194]

Yes it wears a bit small compared to its other sporty siblings as it is a bit slim and the illusion resulting because of its bezel.

[flyinbrian]

Originally Posted by Carlos98326194

Yes it wears a bit small compared to its other sporty siblings as it is a bit slim and the illusion resulting because of its bezel.

Yea, it is definitely an illusion of sorts. I was expecting it to wear bigger for some reason. Still find myself looking down at it constantly, so it has appeal.

[dnagwhogas]

It does feel small versus the sub.....BUT I LOVE IT!

[Dr. Robert]

If I had a new Tudor heritage chronograph.....I'd trade you.

[ManUtd]

It does feel smaller than my SubC but I love it! I have 7" wrists and it feels very comfortable.

[flyinbrian]

Don't get me wrong, I find the watch beautiful and very comfortable. It just seemed smaller than I was expecting. lol

[thlax]

When they enlarge the Daytona and throw on a date and the skydweller calendar feature, I'll be throwing money at the screen

[glimmer]

If you've been wearing thicker and larger watches it would take a bit of getting used to. But I find that the proportions are perfect.

[bewithabob]

I think it feels more comfortable, yes.

[tranny]

Originally Posted by 77T

On an 8+" wrist I could understand - anything between 36mm and 40mm will begin to look small beside the bigger cases/faces/bezels.

I'm an 8" wrist. The Daytona wears a little small on me, but not in a bad way. It looks like a classier sport watch, and dresses up nice.

PS - I think a YG Daytona and/or black dial and/or bezel wears bigger than straight SS or WG. The higher contrast colors fill it out better.

[PeteS]

IMHO, the Daytona is the perfect size! This is coming from someone who owns a few large watches... The balance of the Daytona on the wrist is better than GMT, Sub, and all other sport Rolex... again IMO.

[horseco]

Less is more... I find the Daytona the only sport model Rolex that looks good with formal/semi formal clothing... The GMT Sub & Expl, look more rugged casual to me...

[flyinbrian]

Originally Posted by horseco

Less is more... I find the Daytona the only sport model Rolex that looks good with formal/semi formal clothing... The GMT Sub & Expl, look more rugged casual to me...

I agree.

[YoyoGift8]

agree, it definitely looks & feel smaller than my GMT iic.

[MortgageGuy]

I would agree it does wear smaller than anything with the new "maxi" case. That being said though I would rate it very similar to the prior generation of subs/gmts... Love my Daytona. In gold it really feels amazing with the weight and the size

[psv]

Originally Posted by horseco

Less is more... I find the Daytona the only sport model Rolex that looks good with formal/semi formal clothing... The GMT Sub & Expl, look more rugged casual to me...

I only half agree with that one: yes, GMT/Sub/Exp are sport watches are therefor not very suitable to formal clothing. But I also find the Daytona to sporty to be viewed as a formal affair. The fact that it has a chronograph function makes it a sport watch as well, even more so with racing/panda dial.

Then again, rules are meant to be broken! :-)

[emagni]

Originally Posted by transio

I'm an 8" wrist. The Daytona wears a little small on me, but not in a bad way. It looks like a classier sport watch, and dresses up nice.

PS - I think a YG Daytona and/or black dial and/or bezel wears bigger than straight SS or WG. The higher contrast colors fill it out better.

For me it is actually the other way around. Any of the precious metal Daytona model with the bolder tachnometer has larger lugs than the SS variant. You can see it when you look at the side profile of the watch and compare them. The SS and the precious metal version where the bezel has the classic etched tachnometer has a more tapered lugs. If you think the SS version is light and wears smaller then you're right. I have a 7.25' inch wrist and it feels small on me. I can only imagine if I had an 8" wrist. However, if you try on one of the precious metal Daytona with the bolder etched tachnometer bezel with the gold bracelet than you would change your mind as the heavier weight and the more pronounce lugs feels makes the watch feels more balance and substantial IMO.

[rms]

Today I'm wearing a 36mm Datejust. Two days ago I was wearing a 45mm Panerai. Sorry to use an old cliché but does size really matter? If you love the watch, wear it and enjoy it for what it is. Just my 2-cents. Cheers and congrats on the Daytona!