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Donnyal · 25 January 2018, 11:29 AM

Hello guys
I am looking to buy the daytona c on oysterflex either WG or RG. Already own a 116610ln and have read but have read comments saying the daytona looks and wears smaller on the wrist? Is there any truth to this? As both are 40mm and i wouldnt really want anything smaller than my sub.
Not too fussed about thickness more about overall lug to lug size and diameter...
If anyone who has a daytona on oysterflex or leather strap and a subc could take some side by side pics or maybe both watches on 1 wrist would be most grateful
Any feedback welcome
Cheers guys!

HogwldFLTR · 25 January 2018, 11:32 AM

Daytonas all wear smaller than modern subs!!! It's the difference in the style of the bezel and the maxi case on the Sub vs the traditional case on the Daytona.

sechsgang · 25 January 2018, 11:39 AM

The oyster flex model wears a little larger than the bracelet models from my experience (I've got both). It's easily one of my favorite watches I've ever owned (the oyterflex variant).

Tangier11 · 25 January 2018, 11:46 AM

Yes for sure. I think they look much better on the wrist than a sub unless you have arms like Hulk Hogan

2th_doc · 25 January 2018, 11:46 AM

Not on oysterflex. But maybe this helps a little. The lugs definitely are not as pronounced on the daytona.

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AK797 · 25 January 2018, 11:47 AM

There's a noticeable size difference, if Subc is as small as you will go the Daytona will be no good.

crowncollection · 25 January 2018, 01:20 PM

Correct it always wears smaller

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epc2 · 25 January 2018, 01:23 PM

The WG wears a tad bigger than the SS , and the lugs are a bit wider but the Daytona is not a real 40mm , actually Daytona's are 38.5mm.

rossi46 · 25 January 2018, 01:23 PM

Having owned a Sub and now a 116500, I can confirm that the Daytona wears a good deal smaller (they're not both actually 40mm). Great for my small wrist, but beware - it will look smaller if you're taking the Sub off one instant and putting the Daytona on the next.

You may want to try other, larger chronographs. Maybe an AP?

Chadridv · 25 January 2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2th_doc

Not on oysterflex. But maybe this helps a little. The lugs definitely are not as pronounced on the daytona.

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I think there's no way around. The daytona will wear smaller than the SubC. But the WG Daytona, wears bigger than the SS Daytona. For sure!

The case is a little thicker, the lugs are wider, the crown guards are wider, the underside of the lugs are bigger and taper down. There's a pretty significant difference.

I have all three watches (LVC, Daytona C, and WG Oysterflex), and again, of course the Sub will always wear bigger, but I never ever feel like the WG wears "small".

123joule · 25 January 2018, 02:33 PM

Excellent Stainless vs WG color compare shot

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Donnyal · 26 January 2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th_doc

Not on oysterflex. But maybe this helps a little. The lugs definitely are not as pronounced on the daytona.

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Great pics thanks. And yeah i see the dials are same size but the subc entire case is thicker

ap1 · 26 January 2018, 06:24 AM

The Daytona will not disappoint

superdog · 26 January 2018, 07:04 AM

It wears smaller.

But imho, it wears perfectly. Like a glove. It’s a much better fitting watch.

Love the sub. And the gmt. But they are bulky.

jswatch · 26 January 2018, 07:19 AM

I always thought they would be bigger! Good to know!

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fixinbones · 26 January 2018, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

It wears smaller.

But imho, it wears perfectly. Like a glove. It’s a much better fitting watch.

Love the sub. And the gmt. But they are bulky.

Daytona was much more comfortable to wear then my BLNR.

superdog · 26 January 2018, 10:42 AM

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Daytona was much more comfortable to wear then my BLNR.

Yep. Agree.

Still love the BLNR. But not as comfy. Blnr has better lume tho.

Spoonage · 26 January 2018, 11:41 AM

I have a SubC and DaytonaC. SubC looks and wears a bit bigger. I would say mostly due to the lug size and of course the bezel. I’ve not measured it personally but from what I read the Daytona is actually 38 or 39mm.

RMC12 · 27 January 2018, 02:35 AM

I don't not own a Daytona currently but I have tried on the WG Oysterflex several times. It does seem to wear slightly smaller than my Subs (LVC and WG) but not my 1680. I didn't mind it at all though. Especially given the extra heft of the gold - it more than made up for the fractional difference in size.

25 January 2018, 11:29 AM	#1
Donnyal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: London Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 175	WG DaytonaC wear smaller than subc? Hello guys I am looking to buy the daytona c on oysterflex either WG or RG. Already own a 116610ln and have read but have read comments saying the daytona looks and wears smaller on the wrist? Is there any truth to this? As both are 40mm and i wouldnt really want anything smaller than my sub. Not too fussed about thickness more about overall lug to lug size and diameter... If anyone who has a daytona on oysterflex or leather strap and a subc could take some side by side pics or maybe both watches on 1 wrist would be most grateful Any feedback welcome Cheers guys!

25 January 2018, 11:32 AM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Daytonas all wear smaller than modern subs!!! It's the difference in the style of the bezel and the maxi case on the Sub vs the traditional case on the Daytona. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 January 2018, 11:46 AM	#5
2th_doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 920	WG DaytonaC wear smaller than subc? Not on oysterflex. But maybe this helps a little. The lugs definitely are not as pronounced on the daytona. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 January 2018, 01:20 PM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	WG DaytonaC wear smaller than subc? Correct it always wears smaller Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

25 January 2018, 01:23 PM	#9
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	Having owned a Sub and now a 116500, I can confirm that the Daytona wears a good deal smaller (they're not both actually 40mm). Great for my small wrist, but beware - it will look smaller if you're taking the Sub off one instant and putting the Daytona on the next. You may want to try other, larger chronographs. Maybe an AP? __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

25 January 2018, 11:39 AM	#3
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	The oyster flex model wears a little larger than the bracelet models from my experience (I've got both). It's easily one of my favorite watches I've ever owned (the oyterflex variant).

25 January 2018, 11:46 AM	#4
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Yes for sure. I think they look much better on the wrist than a sub unless you have arms like Hulk Hogan

25 January 2018, 11:47 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	There's a noticeable size difference, if Subc is as small as you will go the Daytona will be no good.

25 January 2018, 01:23 PM	#8
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	The WG wears a tad bigger than the SS , and the lugs are a bit wider but the Daytona is not a real 40mm , actually Daytona's are 38.5mm.

25 January 2018, 02:33 PM	#11
123joule "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 157	Excellent Stainless vs WG color compare shot [QUOTE=Chadridv] /QUOTE]

26 January 2018, 06:24 AM	#13
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	The Daytona will not disappoint

26 January 2018, 07:04 AM	#14
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,833	It wears smaller. But imho, it wears perfectly. Like a glove. It’s a much better fitting watch. Love the sub. And the gmt. But they are bulky. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

26 January 2018, 07:19 AM	#15
jswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 34	I always thought they would be bigger! Good to know! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

26 January 2018, 11:41 AM	#18
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	I have a SubC and DaytonaC. SubC looks and wears a bit bigger. I would say mostly due to the lug size and of course the bezel. I’ve not measured it personally but from what I read the Daytona is actually 38 or 39mm.

27 January 2018, 02:35 AM	#19
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	I don't not own a Daytona currently but I have tried on the WG Oysterflex several times. It does seem to wear slightly smaller than my Subs (LVC and WG) but not my 1680. I didn't mind it at all though. Especially given the extra heft of the gold - it more than made up for the fractional difference in size.

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