Am I missing something? Daytona.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm not quite sure where you're getting the overly "busy" look from. It's a chronograph, and if you compare it to other chronographs of a similar caliber you'll notice the Daytona is on the more minimalist side of the spectrum. The sizing it great, it's slim, the dial is not cluttered with a Date window, it has a great movement and huge history in general.

For someone shopping specifically for a chronograph this is almost always the best choice. (leaving out the ridiculous unobtainium issue).

I was thinking the same thing after owning many chronographs over the years, the Daytona is one of the cleanest dials.
I think the OP just doesn’t like chronographs in general.

We see threads like this over on the Porsche forums. “I don’t get the fuss about the GT3RS? It’s got less creature comforts, rides too stiff and the radio sucks for a crazy amount of money….”

[padi56]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

Peter, you really need some new material. PM me I'll forward it, to my screen writer friends......

This repeated one, kind of begs me to ask, why don't you care for the new references as they are simply "improved" over their predecessors....?

I mean the WG Daytona Steel dialed 116509-0072 is a super close resemblance of the late 60's piece. To the ignorant, it might be mistaken for an older model....

I do spend time on a race track so that's my connection to the Daytona.

I'm aware of your Daytona inheritance from your father and how lucky you are to have it. But why "insult" us newer enthusiast with your repeated distaste....


From Mr. Insult

Not insulted anyone, and I am entitled to my opinion, and will state again not a fan of any of the modern Daytona, whether SS or any other metal.

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by Anton911

This.Stupid thread,sounds like sour grapes because people can’t afford or can’t get the watch.

Incorrect.

Originally Posted by beshannon

Different people like different things for different reasons

Correct.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I was thinking the same thing after owning many chronographs over the years, the Daytona is one of the cleanest dials.
I think the OP just doesn’t like chronographs in general.

We see threads like this over on the Porsche forums. “I don’t get the fuss about the GT3RS? It’s got less creature comforts, rides too stiff and the radio sucks for a crazy amount of money….”

Basically you're right

[Driver8]

I love a good chronograph myself - Breitling was my first "proper" watch love and you tend to have to like busy chronographs to like Breitlings - but I'm not personally the world's biggest Daytona fan myself.

For me it just comes down to two things - whenever I've tried one on it always wears very small on my 7.75" wrist (at least IMO), and the asymmetric lugs on the SS models bother me aesthetically. I just can't unsee it.

It's a shame because everything else about it is very well designed, but then I guess it saves me the hassle of trying to get hold of one!

[DoctorA]

You don’t have to be a fan of something for it to appeal to others!!
Like anything, some people like beef, others like chicken! Nothing is wrong with the beef or chicken, it’s a matter of taste and liking!
For those who like a watch, good for you and for those who do t, also good for you, get something you like and pass on the ones you don’t!!

[HiBoost]

Originally Posted by joeboy

Hi lads,
Been thinking about this for a few months. There are a few Rolex styles that i'm not massively mad on but I just don't get the whole Daytona thing. Every now and then I'll see a pic of a white face on s/s and think 'Not bad', couplea actors had them back in the day. That's as far as it goes. I'm not a fan of the three button, three dial look. Over busy and reminds me of Mickey Mouse from some angles. What am I missing? Is it all hype and people jumping on a bandwagon? Can't be, help me out, is this just eye of the beholder? Fair play to those who like em and have em.

Isn't it like asking "What's with people who say red is their favorite color? What am I missing? My favorite color is blue." I would argue that every single model by every single brand is effectively a piece of mechanical art. And as such, there's no real point in trying to state in black and white whether or not a model looks good or bad. It's all personal preference.

Some people find a chrono, any chrono, to be too busy, others find a simple time only watch to be boring. But again, I believe most watch purchases just come down to how much a person likes the look. For sure the Daytona is not at this level of popularity because a bunch of people need to time things. I love the look of my Omega Speedmaster, but I use the chrono like once every 4 years, and even then it's usually just to make sure it still works haha.

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by padi56

Not insulted anyone, and I am entitled to my opinion, and will state again not a fan of any of the modern Daytona, whether SS or any other metal.

You avoided my question. Never insinuated you were not “entitled”. I asked WHY….

And it’s a bit insulting to me, as I’m rather new to this hobby and striving for knowledge! Which you hold.

Regurgitated posts of distaste on a watch forum?

Again, what is it you don’t care for????

[doboy007]

I don’t get why we need a same old thread about a same old topic instead of adding to an existing one.

[brucethemanlee]

eye of beholder.

so you don't think its great but others do.

not right or wrong. just different tastes

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I was thinking the same thing after owning many chronographs over the years, the Daytona is one of the cleanest dials.
I think the OP just doesn’t like chronographs in general.

We see threads like this over on the Porsche forums. “I don’t get the fuss about the GT3RS? It’s got less creature comforts, rides too stiff and the radio sucks for a crazy amount of money….”

This is an excellent point.

It also got me to thinking how tastes actually change over time for some. When I started collecting it was all about divers. Divers are still my first love, but I gradually started to appreciate GMT’s and now I admit to warming to the idea of adding a chronograph. This after 30 years!

To the OP, basically it comes down to personal preference. You don’t have to “get” the watch today, but you may find yourself “getting it” tomorrow or in 30 years

[Geckobros]

No reason to get upset when someone else doesn't like "your" watch. We are all different. What's the popular thing to say today? "You do you".

[franklee168]

So now it's come full circle to this topic again.
1. I can't get a Daytona at retail
2. The wait list is ridiculous
3. The grey market price is too much
4. I don't like the Daytona anyway
Move the numbers around anyway you'd like
Rinse and repeat.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Wow, Gary, you already had one of the most gorgeous timepiece.

I agree with you there which is why I can’t be too upset or impatient waiting for the green dial one. My watch is over 20 years old now and it was and is still a grail piece for me!

Your photography of yours is amazing also.

[BroncoOne]

It’s highly subjective. There are plenty of other watches to buy that are just as, if not more beautiful.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by HiBoost

Isn't it like asking "What's with people who say red is their favorite color? What am I missing? My favorite color is blue." I would argue that every single model by every single brand is effectively a piece of mechanical art. And as such, there's no real point in trying to state in black and white whether or not a model looks good or bad. It's all personal preference.

Some people find a chrono, any chrono, to be too busy, others find a simple time only watch to be boring. But again, I believe most watch purchases just come down to how much a person likes the look. For sure the Daytona is not at this level of popularity because a bunch of people need to time things. I love the look of my Omega Speedmaster, but I use the chrono like once every 4 years, and even then it's usually just to make sure it still works haha.

You are correct sir. However, green is the new blue haha….

[padi56]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

You avoided my question. Never insinuated you were not “entitled”. I asked WHY….

And it’s a bit insulting to me, as I’m rather new to this hobby and striving for knowledge! Which you hold.

Regurgitated posts of distaste on a watch forum?

Again, what is it you don’t care for????

Afraid knowledge is far down the list of priorities on forum now, as its mainly investment this or that, or all down ££$$.Yes I have quite a lot of knowledge about the brand, simply because I wanted to learn as much as I could about the history of the RWC. But sadly today thats mainly long gone, the Daytona has a great movement, and Rolex first ever in-house made chronograph. And like I stated I would put in the top five chronograph movements ever made to date, but still not a fan and would not buy one to own at any price.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

You avoided my question. Never insinuated you were not “entitled”. I asked WHY….

And it’s a bit insulting to me, as I’m rather new to this hobby and striving for knowledge! Which you hold.

Regurgitated posts of distaste on a watch forum?

Again, what is it you don’t care for????

The unbalanced sub dial designs

The way the 6 is inverted on the 9 o'clock dial

The unclear / over - fussy design

The stupid garish colour schemes

The overly polished case

It's just not a nice watch to look at. Vintage models with the Zenith movement weren't great, but were at least better.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by swish77

Yeah, they're hideous.

Indeed, absolutely horrible, terrible picture too

[HiBoost]

Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid knowledge is far down the list of priorities on forum now, as its mainly investment this or that, or all down ££$$.Yes I have quite a lot of knowledge about the brand, simply because I wanted to learn as much as I could about the history of the RWC. But sadly today thats mainly long gone, the Daytona has a great movement, and Rolex first ever in-house made chronograph. And like I stated I would put in the top five chronograph movements ever made to date, but still not a fan and would not buy one to own at any price.

You make posts in 3 categories...

1) Story telling/historical info
2) Technical answers
3) Complaining about how stupid we all are

I genuinely value your posts in categories 1 and 2 but sadly 95% of your content is in category 3. Maybe you could just add "££££$$$$ 86400" to your signature and not have to bother yourself with the stuff you dislike so much. Just trying to help your frustration level, friend :)

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid knowledge is far down the list of priorities on forum now, as its mainly investment this or that, or all down ££$$.Yes I have quite a lot of knowledge about the brand, simply because I wanted to learn as much as I could about the history of the RWC. But sadly today thats mainly long gone, the Daytona has a great movement, and Rolex first ever in-house made chronograph. And like I stated I would put in the top five chronograph movements ever made to date, but still not a fan and would not buy one to own at any price.

Grouping us all into this is just ridiculous….Besides myself I’m certain there are many others here striving to learn more about horology….

The post I’m quoting of yours again is another regurgitated reply, again avoided my original question.

One more time, please provide me with some specifics that has you turned off towards the Daytonas being produced today?

[garyk]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

The unbalanced sub dial designs

The way the 6 is inverted on the 9 o'clock dial

The unclear / over - fussy design

The stupid garish colour schemes

The overly polished case

It's just not a nice watch to look at. Vintage models with the Zenith movement weren't great, but were at least better.

You are so right. The three Daytona’s I’ve owned including my gold PN dial which I was wearing when I met Paul at a race, my Porsche design Chrono from 1975, my Omega Speedmaster which Neil Armstrong held in his had one evening while telling me a short story about his, plus my Breitling Navitimer, all hideous Chronographs! Thank you for pointing out!!

[Keepchasing]

Originally Posted by garyk

Henry Ford once said about his model T, “you can have any color you want as long as it’s black”!

Everything isn’t for everyone and frankly if you don’t get Daytona, it’s you not the watch…




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I always loved that variation of Newman dial!

[OrangeSport]

Why does it matter? So.e people just don't like them. It's a pretty Marmite watch to be honest, with little middle ground..

[garyk]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Why does it matter? So.e people just don't like them. It's a pretty Marmite watch to be honest, with little middle ground..

Oh no, marmite too, thank you so much!!

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by garyk

You are so right. The three Daytona’s I’ve owned including my gold PN dial which I was wearing when I met Paul at a race, my Porsche design Chrono from 1975, my Omega Speedmaster which Neil Armstrong held in his had one evening while telling me a short story about his, plus my Breitling Navitimer, all hideous Chronographs! Thank you for pointing out!!

1) What has meeting some actor got to do with how nice a watch looks?

2) I never mentioned my thoughts on the others. I love most Speedies and prefer Navitimers to Daytonas (but still wouldn't want one).

[strafer_kid]

Really all comes down to personal taste and choice, though the latter is now questionable given the ever growing scarcity and soaring costs of the Daytona. When things were not as crazy as they are now and Daytonas were relatively easy to access (via my then but since "culled" AD), I passed on one on more than one occasion.

I would not dispute that the Daytona is an amazing watch and I even got to briefly handle the new white dial ceramic - its simply was not for me which was academic as it was already promised elsewhere. I preferred the more simple dials of the Subs, GMTs etc. and really hope that these too do not go hyper in the years to come!

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Keepchasing

I always loved that variation of Newman dial!

It was pictured on the cover of a watch magazine in 2000 and I frankly lost my mind over it.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

1) What had meeting so.e actor got to do with how nice a watch looks?

2) I never mentioned my thoughts on the others. I love most Speedies and prefer Navitimers to Daytonas (but still wouldn't want one).

Well, I thought you were anti chronograph but I actually used chronographs during a 30 year career in tv and radio production studios so I may be kind of pro chronographs. My first daytona was the most accurate against the digital counters of the day…just FYI…

And meeting one of the most famous iconic actors of my time plus the first human to walk on the moon is a little significant, yes?

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by garyk

Well, I thought you were anti chronograph but I actually used chronographs during a 30 year career in tv and radio production studios so I’m may be kind of pro chronographs. My first daytona was the most accurate against the digital counters of the day…just FYI…

Not anti-chrono

I have a Speedy which I love and use a lot.

I just think many are ugly, including the Daytona.