Could The New Daytona Be A Transitional Model?

[jmpille]

Given that Rolex has shown they're starting the process of updating the movements in the DD and DJ, I think its reasonable to expect that the 3235 and it's variants will start to make it's way into the Subs, GMT's etc in the next few years.

Having said that, one could assume that Rolex will eventually have to apply the new technology to develop the next generation movement for the Daytona. Do you think it's possible that the new Ceramic Daytonas were made just as a transitional model to keep the appeal of the "1165" series Daytona's going until an entirely new model comes out a few years down the road? I think calling these "The New Daytona" is a bit of a stretch, given that a 116520 with a black bezel and a green tag would essentially be a 116500LN. Thoughts?

[Dilinger]

Very close to your thoughts.

[tkerrmd]

All models are transitional

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by jmpille

I think calling these "The New Daytona" is a bit of a stretch, given that a 116520 with a black bezel and a green tag would essentially be a 116500LN. Thoughts?

Im not sure that's anymore if a stretch than any other new models.
New bezel, new dial
Sounds fairly new to me.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

All models are transitional

Ha! Right on...

[jmpille]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Im not sure that's anymore if a stretch than any other new models.
New bezel, new dial
Sounds fairly new to me.

The steel Daytona has been wearing the same clothes since the late 80's when 16520 came out. The case profile of every sports model they make has been changed in the last 10 years it seems, not sure I'm tracking...

I really can't imagine there's any way to improve a steel Daytona from here aside from dial variations, but I don't think people were expecting Rolex to make such a drastic change to the shape of the Subs and GMT's after all those years either. I'm not a huge fan of the bigger case the precious metal models come with but I would assume thats the direction Rolex will eventually go with the Daytona, glad I got my 116520 when I did.

[landroverking]

The 116520 already has a different case, movement and dial layout from the 16520

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by jmpille

The steel Daytona has been wearing the same clothes since the late 80's when 16520 came out. The case profile of every sports model they make has been changed in the last 10 years it seems, not sure I'm tracking...

I really can't imagine there's any way to improve a steel Daytona from here aside from dial variations, but I don't think people were expecting Rolex to make such a drastic change to the shape of the Subs and GMT's after all those years either. I'm not a huge fan of the bigger case the precious metal models come with but I would assume thats the direction Rolex will eventually go with the Daytona, glad I got my 116520 when I did.

Different strokes...I'm the opposite. I am glad I waited and did not buy the old Daytona as this new version appeals to me much more. Enjoy yours!

[Boothroyd]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

All models are transitional

Spot on.

[davidflo]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

All models are transitional

Exactly.

[Gnomon]

Interesting that the case profiles of the Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Daytonas still differ from those of the White Gold and Platinum models.

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by Gnomon

Interesting that the case profiles of the Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Daytonas still differ from those of the White Gold and Platinum models.

Would you mind elaborating on the case profile differences?

[kunlun]

The daytona already has a pretty high-end movement that has seen some silent updates.

I imagine we still have a few years before we see something new under the hood.

[Daytona88]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

All models are transitional

Spot on

[Flstfirider]

The 4130 movement is already one of the newer movements in the Rolex line, and I have read has received numerous subtle refinements since its development.

I would not consider the new Daytona as a transitional model in anyway, in fact there is nothing transitional about it. Is a completely new watch just like the ceramic sub and GMT were in relation to the their aluminum bezel predesseors.

[Timesurfer]

Don't see a change in the near future

[Gnomon]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Would you mind elaborating on the case profile differences?

Have a close look at cases of each type around pushers and crown guards. You will notice that the WG and Pt cases appear to be beefier.


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[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by Gnomon

Have a close look at cases of each type around pushers and crown guards. You will notice that the WG and Pt cases appear to be beefier.


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Thanks!