Why are these Daytona's not popular?

[Onikage]

They're cool. A bluesy Sub or TT GMT can't be popular but not a TT Daytona. SS is just disproportionately hot right now.

[Ihatecheese]

They historically have appealed to a certain demographic. Many don't want to align with that if there are other options.

[timeldn]

The TT is a very nice watch and elegant. I sold my TT and I prefer the SS, which is more versatile.

[Aberdein]

Some TT models I admire greatly such as the Blue TT Submariner and the TT Yachtmaster 2, others I simply don't like and would never purchase. Am afraid the TT Daytona is not on my most admired list, not sure why but I simply don't like it. The best Daytonas in the current line up that I like most are the white faced ST ST Ceramic and top of the list is the WG Oysterflex.

[teatea]

TT Daytona's are stunners, and my favorite in the Daytona line up! I own 4 of them! TWO 16523'S, Zenith-daytona/slate grey dial, Zenith-daytona/champagne dial-inverted 6, 116523 Daytona/white dial, 116523 Daytona/Matt gold with black sundial(P.Newman dial). Have many SS, GMT's, sub's & SD, but somehow, I just love the Daytona in it's 2 tone version... Look's luxury enough, without been too loud. YG is way too loud for me, WG & PT are nice, and I might go for a WG one of these days... Not even sure!

[mmaggi]

It really depends on which 2-tone Daytona. The pre-2k models are cheapest as well as most of the white & champagne dialed versions including panda dials. As soon as you get to 2010, black or blue dialed versions they start to get more expensive.

Last year I tried on a used panda that I absolutely lusted after seeing it in pictures. It was so underwhelming after I put it on. It appeared small on my wrist and it wasn't the most masculine looking watch. Of course I passed. No regrets.

[Handey0465]

What does everyone think about the 116503 Black MOP diamond dial Two-Toned model?

I stole these pictures from Google Image...

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Handey0465

What does everyone think about the 116503 Black MOP diamond dial Two-Toned model?

I stole these pictures from Google Image...

Gaudy but with a cool Star Wars vibe.


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[nosignalbmwdriver]

Because you'll scratch/scuff the numbers right off the bezel within a month

then it's rip

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by nosignalbmwdriver

Because you'll scratch/scuff the numbers right off the bezel within a month

then it's rip

Yes, this. Ceramic requires just no care or attention and it still looks brand new.....I would hate having to worry about scratches (on gold nonetheless) knowing the numbers will start to rub off eventually and the replacement probably isn't cheap.

If they made a TT with ceramic bezel for the Daytona....ala GMT.....they would be ridiculously popular.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by mjr24

Yes, this. Ceramic requires just no care or attention and it still looks brand new.....I would hate having to worry about scratches (on gold nonetheless) knowing the numbers will start to rub off eventually and the replacement probably isn't cheap.

If they made a TT with ceramic bezel for the Daytona....ala GMT.....they would be ridiculously popular.

I can see ceramic bezels on the TT Daytonas at some point.

[shawn13ca]

Just a matter of money. And the fact that gold is harder to wear. A stainless Daytona is beautiful, but it doesn't give the same message as a gold rolex.

[aw9nineteen]

Personally for me it would be versatility. Just not as versatile.


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[faimag]

In my opinion, even though TT are not particularly popular among crazy people like most of us, they are actually quite popular among the general public (i.e. those people who have 1, or maybe 2 luxury watches and don't know what TRF is; i.e. the majority). I see a lot of TT on people's wrists every day (even nowadays when fewer people are around!). One can argue that people buy TT because of unavailability of SS, but regardless of the reason, they buy TT. If they didn't, Rolex wouldn't produce them! I think the added bling without the hefty price tag of full gold is appealing to many. And let's face it. If you see a watch you like in the flesh in TT (like the Daytona posted by the OP), you are probably going to love it. Period. Most TT haters have never seen a TT in real life. They just reproduce what they read online by others.

[amanbra]

A lot of people don't like TT. I got one 116503 but, it's a bargain.

No the numbers do not scratch off in a month.

[jimcameron]

"Ceramic" is a marketing hype to sell more watches. Get the watch that you see yourself living with for decades.

[Jetblack57]

Personal preference I guess, but If I wanted that many buttons I would buy myself a decent Hi-fi.

[landroverking]

I like TT. Going to buy my second TT Daytona this year.
Only other TTS I like are the true Bluesy and the Root Beer.
Talking vintage ones not new models.

[smiles11]

116500ln #1

[Michael T]

I have never owned a two tone watch, but the white dial 116503 may be it. It find it interesting the last few years this has been the model given out to podium finishers at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by Michael T

I have never owned a two tone watch, but the white dial 116503 may be it. It find it interesting the last few years this has been the model given out to podium finishers at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.

I’m a big car/race car guy and I didn’t know this until I saw your post. Very interesting indeed.
I’m actually close to pulling the trigger on either the white or black dial 116503.
Leaning towards the wire for legibility.


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[JJW]

I like TT's in virtually every Rolex model. I have a beautiful TT 16753 GMT that I love. My wife has a DJ TT white roman dial I like that also. I just don't like the look of the TT Daytona. It looks too blingy/fake to me. I hate watches with diamonds also.

[slimboy1974]

Originally Posted by GADGET-MAN

Curious why TRF members think the Daytona 2-tone watches are not popular? Obviously from pricing something is up.

Posted image example I grabbed off internet.

Thank you

M

I’ve got this exact watch in fact it’s my second time of having one as I sold my 1st one and regretted it for years then just got it again at the start of the year I love it

[zion_rasta]

I don’t know but I could not get this dial any other way...


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[Londonrolex]

Subconsciously people tend to be drawn to organisation and order over chaos and disorder; it’s an evolutionary predisposition that originated from a survival instinct. One or two tones are manageable / reconcilable to our vision. Introduce a third colour and things start to get messy, a forth, and it gets worse, a fifth and things get very chaotic. Most two tone Daytona’s have three bold colours being SS, G, and the dial colour. The PM & SS models have two bold standout colours being dial and metal. Therefore they are instinctively more attractive to most people. Even within the SS models the white dial is favoured as it’s creates less of a contrast to the SS than the black dial, thus making the white and SS less chaotic than the black and SS. If your personality type is draw to risk more so than the average person you’ll have less of an issue with the TT. However when this is played out over thousands of buyers the hypothesis can be seen to hold true.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by Londonrolex

Subconsciously people tend to be drawn to organisation and order over chaos and disorder; it’s an evolutionary predisposition that originated from a survival instinct. One or two tones are manageable / reconcilable to our vision. Introduce a third colour and things start to get messy, a forth, and it gets worse, a fifth and things get very chaotic. Most two tone Daytona’s have three bold colours being SS, G, and the dial colour. The PM & SS models have two bold standout colours being dial and metal. Therefore they are instinctively more attractive to most people. Even within the SS models the white dial is favoured as it’s creates less of a contrast to the SS than the black dial, thus making the white and SS less chaotic than the black and SS. If your personality type is draw to risk more so than the average person you’ll have less of an issue with the TT. However when this is played out over thousands of buyers the hypothesis can be seen to hold true.

Very cerebral theory, interesting.

[goodolejr]

Originally Posted by Londonrolex

Subconsciously people tend to be drawn to organisation and order over chaos and disorder; it’s an evolutionary predisposition that originated from a survival instinct. One or two tones are manageable / reconcilable to our vision. Introduce a third colour and things start to get messy, a forth, and it gets worse, a fifth and things get very chaotic. Most two tone Daytona’s have three bold colours being SS, G, and the dial colour. The PM & SS models have two bold standout colours being dial and metal. Therefore they are instinctively more attractive to most people. Even within the SS models the white dial is favoured as it’s creates less of a contrast to the SS than the black dial, thus making the white and SS less chaotic than the black and SS. If your personality type is draw to risk more so than the average person you’ll have less of an issue with the TT. However when this is played out over thousands of buyers the hypothesis can be seen to hold true.

I don't know why, but I find the response fascinating.

[Casey VP-26]

S.S. is considered a Sports Watch

[JohnnyM]

A smaller group of people are interested in two tone. Thats all, thats why less popular. If you like it buy it, don't worry that more people like and buy steel. Doesn't matter

[noshake]

I like the two tone Bluesy and CHNR. I would prefer the SS Daytona or YG on oysterflex. To each his own...

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