Am I missing something? Daytona.

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by faz

Westime in LaJolla.


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Oh, by the cove. I knew there was a watch store but never been. Thanks.

[Sub*Man]

Originally Posted by MiamiGT4

This is the reason why.

But I can totally see why someone's not into the Daytona if they don't have petrol running in their veins. Second picture is me racing at Sebring with my Type R. So much history, way too many pictures to post here, its a totally unique relationship between racing/watches similar to NASA/Omega but with a much larger fan base. If you're not into racing, the Daytona doesn't mean anything to you other than being a very expensive watch you may or may not like its design.

For those of us where cars come #1 and watches are #2, there is nothing else that can compare. It is simply on another plane. The average price of a race car on the tracks I go on are about $100,000. There is no such thing as financing a race car, you pay cash, and your car insurance won't cover accidents, you're on your own. Huge amount of the top racers I see in the pits are wearing Daytonas.
The race and collector car community have a lot of money and they will choose the Daytona over any other Rolex (most of the time, there are exceptions) and they are a big reason why the prices keep rising. Divers don't wear Submariners or Sea Dwellers anymore, they wear Suunto. Scientists don't wear the Milgauss, they wear Casio CA56-1. But I and lot of racers I know wear Daytonas on the track. It is the ultimate racers watch. If the first thing you think about when you hear the word "DAYTONA" is an amazing 24 hour international endurance race, then you get it.

Loved this response. Thank you!


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[oconnorandrew64]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

PS … Speaking of Chronos … I only have collected Rolex watches to date, but this AP has me thinking … am I wrong, or is this watch not stunning !!???


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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=651206&page=5

I think the link is still appropriate- the dials and strap for that price point really needs improving. Fly back movement is nice bit i think most await that in the future ROC

Try it on


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[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

PS … Speaking of Chronos … I only have collected Rolex watches to date, but this AP has me thinking … am I wrong, or is this watch not stunning !!???


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AP enthusiasts hate this watch, but that doesn't make you wrong.

[steveclr]

Originally Posted by HiBoost

The Daytona is certainly noteworthy in its ability to polarize opinions. I just wish we could all agree that the modern white dial model is decidedly not a panda. That name denotes a solid black sundial. The black rings are more of a Keeshond look. You heard it here first lol

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I believe that I posted this opinion a few months ago and almost certainly, many others before me. Panda? A Panda is iconic and I don't understand why the new SS chronos are getting grouped in with them, even though they look fantastic to me.

Unrelated: When I looked at the post showing the AP chrono with the blue dial, I thought it was an IWC that I'd be ordering within a few minutes. Its a damn shame that I'm not rich.

[Sub*Man]

Daytona is the perfect blend of elegance and sport. It is a manageable size but wears well, it’s a got a robust movement and it’s aesthetically pleasing to most. Daytona is the perfect watch in my opinion and the hype is justified. There is a reason you can’t get one at retail since the early 2000’s.

[Sub*Man]

Originally Posted by oconnorandrew64

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=651206&page=5

I think the link is still appropriate- the dials and strap for that price point really needs improving. Fly back movement is nice bit i think most await that in the future ROC

Try it on


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Ironically enough the AP guys hate that watch. Resale was like 50% of retail at one time, recently.

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

AP enthusiasts hate this watch, but that doesn't make you wrong.

I know … crazy to me. If it doesn’t have 8 sides, it’s not AP, I guess.

[watchamatic]

As a car enthusiast and watch collector, having a Daytona is a must. I chose the 116500 with white face. Great watch!

[MWW70s]

I don't get how one can't see that Daytona is one of the few iconic watches. Your view is right to an extent, but Daytona remains my favorite timepiece ever.

[Otto]

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.

I first saw a Daytona in an authorized dealer’s window when I lived in Singapore in 1992. I wasn’t impressed. Mildly interested but not that impressed. Then I saw one on someone’s arm. More interested. Then I tried one on and became very interested. Then I left Singapore. Fast forward to Japan. After seeing the stainless versions in shops and on arms in Tokyo, and after a few years of going to this board, I visited Singapore, tried on a stainless Daytona, and it all came together. My dilemma wasn’t whether to buy the Daytona, it was choosing between the white dial and the black. I chose black. Later I changed to the white. Now I have the ceramic white and a gold 116528 from 2006. Honestly, in my mind the hype is justified. From a design standpoint, it is different, at least to my eye, from the rest of the current line of Rolex watches. It’s all down to personal taste, but I went from not getting the hype to the Daytona being my most treasured Rolex model to own.

[JEAJ]

Everyone has different tastes, in everything, not just watches. Owning and wearing a watch is supposed to be fun. On this very forum someone wrote, that he spent a fair amount of time at he's local AD, showing and discussing his new G Shock. Apparently, the sales associate loved watches as much as this gentleman did. If you love watches, it doesn’t mean you have to love every watch and want to own it. I really love watches and have since I was a little guy, but I don’t love every watch I see. I’m so very lucky to own the watches I do, and so are most others on this forum.

[HogwldFLTR]

Personally I found my dislike for the Daytona waned when I was able to finally get my hands on one. I also found that before I owned one I was able to come up with a lot of reason why not to own one but after owning one they've all gone away. I really love the Daytona as one of the best Rolex watches. I love the size and fit. I love the symmetry. I love the movement and its reserve. If only there weren't so many hurdles (cost) in owning one, I'd own more than the two I do.

[MJZRolex]

The Rolex Daytona is my favorite watch, but after 4 years of not getting a call from the AD and not wanting to pay grey market prices, I decided to purchase an Omega Speedmaster and don't regret it for a second. Looks great next to my Sub.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by MJZRolex

The Rolex Daytona is my favorite watch, but after 4 years of not getting a call from the AD and not wanting to pay grey market prices, I decided to purchase an Omega Speedmaster and don't regret it for a second. Looks great next to my Sub.

I have a Speedmaster and a Submariner too. Great combination. I love the Daytona too, but honesty, unless one is sitting in the display case and available for purchase at MSRP, then I’m just not interested in it. The Speedmaster is the only chronograph I need.


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[sambb]

i find it a little small, and would prefer a 41mm. The speedmaster by omega is an amazing comparison at 6k. Also an icon and a nice piece.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Personally I found my dislike for the Daytona waned when I was able to finally get my hands on one. I also found that before I owned one I was able to come up with a lot of reason why not to own one but after owning one they've all gone away. I really love the Daytona as one of the best Rolex watches. I love the size and fit. I love the symmetry. I love the movement and its reserve. If only there weren't so many hurdles (cost) in owning one, I'd own more than the two I do.

X2. I officially probably purchased my final Rolex watch with the SS Daytona Panda. The comfort and wearability with rock star looks puts a big explanation mark on my watch collection.

[Sothy]

I think that it’s an amazing watch. If I could change one thing it wouldn’t be the 3,6,9,12 sub-dial, it WOULD be the sub-second indicators on the main dial. I really wish that there were 3 ticks between each one. So that including the second indicator, one had 0.00, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75. As the movement beats at 28800bph, or 8 times a second, that would all one to read the time better (in theory) when timing an event. Omega changes the indicators for the Speedmaster as the new 3861 and 321 movements beat at different speeds. Throw in the 4,8,12 while at it too then. :-)

But it (Daytona) is a beautiful watch with so many dial options. People should be happy...

[klenboy]

Originally Posted by MiamiGT4

This is the reason why.

But I can totally see why someone's not into the Daytona if they don't have petrol running in their veins. Second picture is me racing at Sebring with my Type R. So much history, way too many pictures to post here, its a totally unique relationship between racing/watches similar to NASA/Omega but with a much larger fan base. If you're not into racing, the Daytona doesn't mean anything to you other than being a very expensive watch you may or may not like its design.

For those of us where cars come #1 and watches are #2, there is nothing else that can compare. It is simply on another plane. The average price of a race car on the tracks I go on are about $100,000. There is no such thing as financing a race car, you pay cash, and your car insurance won't cover accidents, you're on your own. Huge amount of the top racers I see in the pits are wearing Daytonas.
The race and collector car community have a lot of money and they will choose the Daytona over any other Rolex (most of the time, there are exceptions) and they are a big reason why the prices keep rising. Divers don't wear Submariners or Sea Dwellers anymore, they wear Suunto. Scientists don't wear the Milgauss, they wear Casio CA56-1. But I and lot of racers I know wear Daytonas on the track. It is the ultimate racers watch. If the first thing you think about when you hear the word "DAYTONA" is an amazing 24 hour international endurance race, then you get it.

Excellent response! A good representation for us car guys and motorsports lovers out there that also love Rolex!

[watchamatic]

I love my 116500 white dial on a black Rubber B strap as it matches my white BMW Z4 M40i in white with black top perfectly. The word Daytona in red on the dial also matches the red interior. What can I say? I am a petrol head.