Daytona doesn't equal 40mm, what else are they exaggerating?

[Psmith]

The previous-gen Exp II and SD are also < 40 mm.

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

As the SS 116520 has been measured at around 38.6mm, what about the 116509 White Gold and the platinum Daytona, they seem slightly larger as the lugs on the right hand side arent narrowed like the 116520?

Anyone know these measurements please?

1mm more for WG, RG, Pt and all the leather models.

[GTC]

Originally Posted by technik1

No wonder Daytonas have become so popular with the ladies.

[engin33r]

Originally Posted by rollerball

Thank for the info, an enlightenment after so many years of knowing the Daytona. While most of us buy watches based on how it wears on the wrist instead of relying on what Rolex claims about the actual size, I still feel that Rolex should re-classify correctly at perhaps at a round of of 39 mm since its a valid "class" of size.

There are more than one way to measure a watch's diameter. Until Rolex itself explains how they came to that conclusion then we should keep an open mind.

[stusrt]

it's all true - I have SS Daytona (latest update, mixed serial #)
It truly feels much smaller and lighter then my GMT-IIC, DJ II, or Sub (ceramic and older style)

I didn't measure the Daytona, I just know when I wear it, it's smaller.
But it's still cool

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by stusrt

it's all true - I have SS Daytona (latest update, mixed serial #)
It truly feels much smaller and lighter then my GMT-IIC, DJ II, or Sub (ceramic and older style)

I didn't measure the Daytona, I just know when I wear it, it's smaller.
But it's still cool

That is why it wears so great. The newer Subs/GMTs have oversized lugs with an angular shape while the Daytona hugs your wrist.

I am not going to complain as I think the Daytona is a perfect fit. If they ever englarged it I do not know how interested I would be.

[NukeMan]

Before I engage in a long term relationship I insist to know the true size of them, even if they appear to wear just right... maybe thats why I dont find myself in many long term relationships.

[Fiddler]

I don't understand some of the negative comments to the OP here.

It is amazing that a slightly smaller cyclops magnification, a questionable dial detail, a bracelet deviation, etc. brings howls about legitimacy in this forum. But when the almighty Rolex appears to have possibly exaggerated a case size, that is rationalized away by some as ridiculous rantings by the OP.

Unless there is a Rolex measurement method that this forum is unaware of, it is simply unacceptable for a company, especially one as concerned about their image as Rolex is, to advertise anything other than what is absolutely factual.

[sunshine9393]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

This chart is helpful. http://cockmaker.com.au/rolex_case_size.html

Nice typo there by the way...

I love my Daytona and don't really care much what the exact dimensions are, but someone brought up a good point - if they're happy to list the Explorer as 39mm, why wouldn't they do the same with the Daytona?

[Quotron]

Originally Posted by sunshine9393

Nice typo there by the way...

Yeah I thought that was pretty funny, especially with the post a couple of replies above...

[JC180]

That's why I flipped 2 steel Daytonas and settled on the White Gold, wears like a 16622 with a similar case and lug profile too, just wears infinitely better on the wrist. Size does matter!

Wrist comparisons to understand better,

Steel,



White Gold,

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by JC180

That's why I flipped 2 steel Daytonas and settled on the White Gold, wears like a 16622 with a similar case and lug profile too, just wears infinitely better on the wrist. Size does matter!

Wrist comparisons to understand better,

Steel,



White Gold,

I fully agree

[changkc]

IMHO, the actual size is of Daytona is 38-39mm, because winding crown and chrono buttons shouldn't be included. If you pick a Sub for instance you can see the difference of the size right away. And I'm not talking about those Sub's fat lugs. There IS a REAL difference in size between them.

I have try to discover where Rolex actually measure the case diameter. Apparently this Cia does not communicate via email whatsoever.
A lot of people say that the correct measurement is from 8h to 2h. That's how Patek Philippe does for instance.

If you measure Daytonas's bezel you get 38.55 mm. Measuring the case (which is a little bit bulkier) you may get 39 mm. But I just can't see 40mm.

The same thing with SDDS. Rolex claims 44mm but it's actually 43mm.
I don't know the reason for that. Maybe the rationale is to follow the recent "case enlargement" tendency but not really doing it.

[Porsche]

It's called "rounding-up".

Mercedes is renowned for it, so an AMG 6.3 litre engine is actually 6,205cc's.

Therefore a 39.1mm case is rounded up to 40mm, and we can get rid of those pesky and messy decimal points

[Nidal]

I believe the all gold daytona has a different case and wider lugs thus more 40mm than SS


Nidal

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by Nidal

I believe the all gold daytona has a different case and wider lugs thus more 40mm than SS


Nidal

Actually all rose and white gold Daytona have wider lugs, along with all the leather strap and platinum models.

[kaiserphoenix]

I heard the seadweller is also 39? The 16600.

[blakeegan]

Everyone does this. Until last year Patek had rounded numbers listed for their watches, now they put the exact measurements. The aquanaut used to say 40mm. I noticed it seemed bigger than 40 on my wrist, but played it off as a trick of the dial and its flatness. Then last year they updated the catalog: 40.8.

[brandrea]

Hat else are they exaggerating ..... The cyclops magnification

[AzHadEnuf]

I think they shrink as they get older. Mine is down to 37.5mm.

[Vaxe]

Haven't worn mine for a week. Now that it's officially 38.6 mm, I just had to put it on for today. I like it even more now!

[alanc]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

This chart is helpful. http://cockmaker.com.au/rolex_case_size.html

Um, think you made a Freudian slip there....

[alanc]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

This chart is helpful. http://cockmaker.com.au/rolex_case_size.html

Um, think you made a Freudian slip there....

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by alanc

Um, think you made a Freudian slip there....

http://clockmaker.com.au/rolex_case_size.html

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by alanc

Um, think you made a Freudian slip there....

a nice addition to the exaggerating thread lol

[GolfPunk]

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Gary, you just woke up an old thread

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Gary, you just woke up an old thread

He's just excited to have his 116509 back

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Gary, you just woke up an old thread

Haha as per GB-Mans post below yours ....I'm like a child waiting for Christmas Day.

[tomchicago]

Good thread. Rollie have been in denial for years that platinum isn't worth less than gold when in fact gold has been trading 30%+ more than platinum on the international metals market for years.

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