Why the obsession with the Daytona.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by barstoolman

The only people who compare Speedys to Daytonas and like them more are Speedy owners.......

[SLRdude]

Originally Posted by barstoolman

The only people who compare Speedys to Daytonas and like them more are Speedy owners.......

I like my Speedmaster way more than I liked the Daytona.
The Daytona made it for 48 hours with me. Just could not bond with it and having to unscrew the pushers to use the chrono drove me bonkers.

[Onikage]

I have an "obsession" with the non maxi GMTs, it's quite understandable. It's just there are a good few I want before I shell out for a Daytona.

[fc3s2k]

Hype!! What hype?

[Ski Dweller]

Originally Posted by subtona

a chevy made by mercedes.

Mercedes has been making plenty of "entry level" models lately and they're junk.

[brkanand]

I have one and it gets 45-50% of my wrist time!

[improviz]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Couldn't have said it better Jim, simply a matter of taste. There are some people that go Ga-Ga over Rolex models I personally find... well, shall we say "less then apealing." However I respect people's choices and never chastize someone for their taste.

Precisely, and there are a few others in this thread, who seemingly never miss an opportunity to bash Daytonas, who could learn from you on this point.

Likes and dislikes are subjective, and imo it's rude and disrespectful to relentlessly criticize the choices of others. There are Rolexes that I love, and Rolexes that I very much don't love and would never own, but I feel no compulsion to jump into each and every thread about these models and bag on them. People like them and enjoy wearing them, and if certain models have more demand than others, what's the big deal?

Honestly, in some cases it seems like sour grapes. People should simply learn to respect others' likes and personal choices, understand that people who own these watches get a great deal of joy out of owning and wearing them just as they get a get a great deal of joy out of owning and wearing whichever model it is that *they* chose to wear, and leave it at that.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Ski Dweller

The Sub is more like a Chevy

Originally Posted by subtona

a chevy made by mercedes.

Originally Posted by Ski Dweller

Mercedes has been making plenty of "entry level" models lately and they're junk.

yes, your right, a submariner is just like a chevy

clearly the branding evokes the same sentiment, i am sure all would agree with you.
Maybe we should put up a pole on this one, i suppose it would be really close

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[Ski Dweller]

Originally Posted by subtona

yes, your right, a submariner is just like a chevy

clearly the branding evokes the same sentiment, i am sure all would agree with you.
Maybe we should put up a pole on this one, i suppose it would be really close

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LOVE IT! Don't you think the hubcaps have a Sub look to them? Could be some photoshop ahead!

[BB83]

Why the obsession with the Daytona--

Finally have some decent photos of my 2000 A Serial Zenith Daytona that answers the question for me. This was the watch that drew me to Rolex and is still my daily wearer. I just love looking at it on my wrist.

[nauticajoe]

Because it's one hell of a watch and quite possibly the best chrono movement out there! But then again I'm biased.


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[ManUtd]

Originally Posted by improviz

Precisely, and there are a few others in this thread, who seemingly never miss an opportunity to bash Daytonas, who could learn from you on this point.

Likes and dislikes are subjective, and imo it's rude and disrespectful to relentlessly criticize the choices of others. There are Rolexes that I love, and Rolexes that I very much don't love and would never own, but I feel no compulsion to jump into each and every thread about these models and bag on them. People like them and enjoy wearing them, and if certain models have more demand than others, what's the big deal?

Honestly, in some cases it seems like sour grapes. People should simply learn to respect others' likes and personal choices, understand that people who own these watches get a great deal of joy out of owning and wearing them just as they get a get a great deal of joy out of owning and wearing whichever model it is that *they* chose to wear, and leave it at that.

Well said.

[jrssv]

I needed a chrono so after looking around I went for the Breitling Superocean. Greater depth rating than Sub, rotating bezel to track two different elapsed times, day and date, great lume, $3300. It keeps time as well as any of my three Rolexes. I love my Sub, my GMT IIc, and my DJ but the Daytona with no date and a bezel I wouldn't use just doesn't do it for me. To each his own!

[Michael M.]

Originally Posted by barstoolman

The only people who compare Speedys to Daytonas and like them more are Speedy owners.......

I agree the cal.4030 & 4130 are exceptional movements

[cdnwatchguy]

Originally Posted by improviz

Precisely, and there are a few others in this thread, who seemingly never miss an opportunity to bash Daytonas, who could learn from you on this point.

Likes and dislikes are subjective, and imo it's rude and disrespectful to relentlessly criticize the choices of others. There are Rolexes that I love, and Rolexes that I very much don't love and would never own, but I feel no compulsion to jump into each and every thread about these models and bag on them. People like them and enjoy wearing them, and if certain models have more demand than others, what's the big deal?

Honestly, in some cases it seems like sour grapes. People should simply learn to respect others' likes and personal choices, understand that people who own these watches get a great deal of joy out of owning and wearing them just as they get a get a great deal of joy out of owning and wearing whichever model it is that *they* chose to wear, and leave it at that.

Agreed.

[landroverking]

Just think if this tread was about the Sub. Are you ready for hate.
The Daytona lovers have been very calm.

[Ski Dweller]

Love to tease Bub owners. I've got a Sea Dweller and a Daytona but I am looking into a Sub. I just can't decide which color. I don't want black on black - have that with the SD. I"m thinking about where I'd wear it.

[ElPrimero]

Originally Posted by improviz

Precisely, and there are a few others in this thread, who seemingly never miss an opportunity to bash Daytonas, who could learn from you on this point.

Likes and dislikes are subjective, and imo it's rude and disrespectful to relentlessly criticize the choices of others. There are Rolexes that I love, and Rolexes that I very much don't love and would never own, but I feel no compulsion to jump into each and every thread about these models and bag on them. People like them and enjoy wearing them, and if certain models have more demand than others, what's the big deal?

Honestly, in some cases it seems like sour grapes. People should simply learn to respect others' likes and personal choices, understand that people who own these watches get a great deal of joy out of owning and wearing them just as they get a get a great deal of joy out of owning and wearing whichever model it is that *they* chose to wear, and leave it at that.

Agree x 100

[77T]

I've had two and IMHO, a Daytona is like a wrench in my tool chest - built for a purpose. I use mine for its intended purpose and love it. When I flew coast-to-coast regularly on business, the Explorer II's timezone hand was useful. When I dove, the Sub was a primary tool.

Watches - even Rolex watches - are tools to me. Beautiful, elegant and worthy of praise but to each task there is a certain tool that excels in its use.

If you aren't into endurance sports where time = knowledge, then the Daytona may not be your favorite. If you aren't waking up in the middle of the night wondering what time it is here or there, then an Explorer or GMT may not be your favorite. If you aren't concerned with how many minutes to decompress at 33' and then 10', then a Sub may not be your favorite. BTW, why can't we get a depth gauge on that thing? ;-)

So, to each his/her own.

[rkk208]

I prefer speedy pro to daytona, simply because of speedy's vintage-looking time. The reason why I adore vintage daytona 6263

[Speed]

I do love the Daytona.

But Speedy...Mmm

[blackout]

I hate that my SS Daytona doesnt have a date wheel.... But.... Something about the Black dial SS Daytona wont let me flip it... Dont know why?!

[Kiddodoc]

Love both my Daytona's. Date is not an issue as if I need it, have the iphone for it. Since I have others with a date, I don't sweat it! It is a gorgeous watch and unique in the rolex line because it can fly under the Radar. The general public don't know that it is a Rolex since it doen't have the date magnifier. That is why I like it. You don't see them out much in the wild. Vegas is the only place I have seen it with regularity.

[improviz]

Originally Posted by Speed

I do love the Daytona.

But Speedy...Mmm

Beautiful watch, no doubt about it...it was one of the finalists when I ended up getting the GMT a few weeks back, is still on the short list.

[BB83]

Originally Posted by kiddodoc

Love both my Daytona's...It is a gorgeous watch and unique in the rolex line because it can fly under the Radar. The general public don't know that it is a Rolex since it doen't have the date magnifier. That is why I like it. You don't see them out much in the wild.

Totally agree. Well put.

[TempoKing]

Measuring time from point A to point B...?

[subtona]

Originally Posted by BB83

Why the obsession with the Daytona--

Finally have some decent photos of my 2000 A Serial Zenith Daytona that answers the question for me. This was the watch that drew me to Rolex and is still my daily wearer. I just love looking at it on my wrist.

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this is definitely an excellent argument for the daytona

Originally Posted by Speed

I do love the Daytona.

But Speedy...Mmm

and an undeniably argument for the speedy!

speedy is so much cleaner, legible & usable but aside from that the daytona is hot.

[hsfrank]

Originally Posted by www777

Lot's of history and a very balanced look without the date. I'm not in favor of adding the date. You can get that from a cell phone.....

or a calendar!