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22 July 2020, 03:09 AM | #1 |
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Well and kindness ladies and gentlemen. I am in the healthcare field and considering trading-selling my DC for more subdued pieces imho like either the DJ36-explorer 36 and BB58. May even considering grabbing a classic speedy 1861 at a welcoming price as I gifted my father-in-law mine a few years ago. I look forward to reading responses. Take care and be well
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22 July 2020, 03:10 AM | #2 |
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I personally prefer the Daytona over those watches.
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22 July 2020, 03:15 AM | #3 |
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What makes you think a DJ or EXP is more subdued.
Sure the Daytona is one of the most coveted watches amongst our community... however virtually everyone else wouldn't even know its a Rolex. People recognise sub's and DJ's / DD's a mile off, generally. But Daytona's are pretty low key as far as brand recognition is concerned. |
22 July 2020, 03:56 AM | #4 |
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If you want subdued then I would look for a non polished 3 hander. That explorer would do the trick. Another option is to look outside of Rolex.
In the healthcare field you are putting your hands on people and they cannot help but look. Everyone knows Rolex. JLC Polaris, Zenith, GP Laurato are a few that I believe you could get in addition to the Explorer. I made this suggestion assuming you like a Chrono but just want something that draws less attention. |
22 July 2020, 04:09 AM | #5 |
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Have you noticed many people recognizing your Daytona? I haven't had that issue (other than the occasional watch enthusiast). I do agree with others that the DJ is very easily recognizable so I would imagine the explorer 36 or the Tudor might be a more inconspicuous choice.
Also, from a purely personal standpoint, I wouldn't trade the DaytonaC for any of the options you listed |
22 July 2020, 04:12 AM | #6 |
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If you like the Daytona more, keep it and who cares what others think. If you're more attracted to the others and the $$ is right, do the trades. If it were me, I'd take the Daytona over any of those and not care what others think.
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22 July 2020, 04:15 AM | #7 |
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I'm curious how many comments you've received on the Daytona? I've only received on over the years. I'd want to keep the Daytona if it were me. If someone recognized the Daytona I suspect it was the Rolex logo that gave it away more than the watch. None of the other Rolex watches would get by with scrutiny. I had multiple comment in one day on my old 36mm OP in a hospital setting.
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I wear nice watches also in my casual clothes - mostly from Target (sans selvedge jeans that have a cult culture of their own) and almost never get comments on whatever watch I am wearing. |
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22 July 2020, 04:37 AM | #9 |
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I would not sell the Daytona. Aside from the occasional WIS, no one comments on mine.
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22 July 2020, 04:55 AM | #10 |
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I like to see my doctor, lawyer etc wearing a nice watch. It tells me that they make good money which tells me they're probably good at their job.
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22 July 2020, 05:13 AM | #11 |
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Exactly
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22 July 2020, 06:12 AM | #12 |
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Another option is switch to a Rubber B strap, makes the watch look more like a daily wear piece with less of the bling from the bracelet.
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22 July 2020, 06:20 AM | #14 |
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Here is a subdued one
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Doesn't mean they're good or bad doctors, or anything really. Sorry, actually it means they're probably very good at making money. But definitely do not be reassured by that when you're speaking to a doctor. |
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22 July 2020, 06:27 AM | #16 |
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Man that looks fantastic!!!
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22 July 2020, 08:27 AM | #19 |
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Keep the Daytona.
Go buy a Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA211. Amazing watch that most people will think is just a Seiko. |
22 July 2020, 08:37 AM | #20 |
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To quote one particular u-tuber “have you got rocks in your head?”
I think you’re probably projecting your own feelings about the Daytona and its place in watch culture outwards...but like others have said most people don’t care or notice
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22 July 2020, 09:19 AM | #21 |
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I wouldn't sell the Daytona. I would just add another watch, probably Tudor CT 79260
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22 July 2020, 09:25 AM | #22 |
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I love Daytona, I'd pick it over any other watch
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22 July 2020, 10:57 AM | #23 |
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22 July 2020, 11:36 AM | #24 |
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I appreciate all the responses and good humor! At this time we all need to laugh more. I have decided to just add to my collection possibly a Tudor BB58 or 36bb or GS F9 quartz as my daily.
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22 July 2020, 11:51 AM | #25 |
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