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Old 16 June 2010, 05:09 AM   #1
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Is the Daytona a girl's watch?

Seriously, it seems like I keep seeing photos of ladies wearing Daytonas all over the place.

Sandra Bullock, Elle MacPherson, January Jones, Tara Reid, Victoria Beckham, etc., etc... What gives?
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:17 AM   #2
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I feel like this issue has been brought up time and time again. In fact, see just a few days ago: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=131540. Some people will weigh in and say that 40mm is a man's watch. Some will say that times have changed and 40mm is too small. The vast majority of people will say that there is no such thing as a "man's" or a "woman's" watch, and recommend that people should just wear what they like.

Personally, I think the Daytona is gorgeous so there is no wonder why people of both sexes would wear it. I have a bigger wrist, so I would love it if the Daytona was a little bit bigger, but my 7.5+ inch wrist isn't normal for the general population so I think Rolex has it about right with the size.
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:25 AM   #3
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these threads are getting wearisome. maybe we could have a sub-forum called "is this a girls watch?" interested parties could endlessly debate a most uninteresting horological topic.
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:25 AM   #4
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The Daytona has become a uni watch. The tapered 40mm bezel is softer than say a SD or Sub's higher sharper edge. I think the ladies like the softer tapered edge. The fact that Rolex is painfully dragging its heels and not making their watches larger doesnt help either.
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:27 AM   #5
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To quote Rolex :

The Daytona is a driver's watch.

Women drive too so there you go.

Please, no "women driver" jokes or I'll have to ban both you and myself for bring the matter up in the first place.
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:29 AM   #6
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these threads are getting wearisome. maybe we could have a sub-forum called "is this a girls watch?" interested parties could endlessly debate a most uninteresting horological topic.
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:31 AM   #7
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This one is ... at least MY wife's
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:38 AM   #8
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Seriously, it seems like I keep seeing photos of ladies wearing Daytonas all over the place.

Sandra Bullock, Elle MacPherson, January Jones, Tara Reid, Victoria Beckham, etc., etc... What gives?
Sometimes, but not always......
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Old 16 June 2010, 06:07 AM   #9
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Old 16 June 2010, 06:11 AM   #10
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these threads are getting wearisome. maybe we could have a sub-forum called "is this a girls watch?" interested parties could endlessly debate a most uninteresting horological topic.
+1...how true
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Old 16 June 2010, 06:11 AM   #11
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This one is ... at least MY wife's
I would like to see that on a man.

Or maybe not.
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Old 16 June 2010, 06:19 AM   #12
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The people who are concerned about this, apparently thinking it's usurping their...

manhood, need to recognize that women wear these watches lately Because they are mens' watches. It's the look nowadays. Women wearing articles of mens' apparel has long been considered provocative and sexy, and this is no different. Relax and enjoy it.
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Old 16 June 2010, 06:19 AM   #13
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Let's face it folks, Rolex is a unisex watch. Period.
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Old 16 June 2010, 06:38 AM   #14
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Woman shouldn't wear blokes watches or comfortable shoes

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Old 16 June 2010, 07:40 AM   #15
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Well, I can't get my wife to wear my Daytona. She perfers my Speedy instead.
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Old 16 June 2010, 07:47 AM   #16
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Seriously, it seems like I keep seeing photos of ladies wearing Daytonas all over the place.

Sandra Bullock, Elle MacPherson, January Jones, Tara Reid, Victoria Beckham, etc., etc... What gives?
You think that's bad? I saw a lady wearing pants this afternoon.
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Old 16 June 2010, 07:50 AM   #17
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in your house?

j/k...

Imo the daytona is a very popular watch, even my wife liked one...
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Old 16 June 2010, 07:57 AM   #18
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Old 16 June 2010, 08:10 AM   #19
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Seriously, it seems like I keep seeing photos of ladies wearing Daytonas all over the place.

Sandra Bullock, Elle MacPherson, January Jones, Tara Reid, Victoria Beckham, etc., etc... What gives?
Yes, Yes and YES!!!!!!!!!
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Old 16 June 2010, 08:40 AM   #20
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I seen many pic of male star wearing them too...however they do look very nice on some female wrist.
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Old 16 June 2010, 08:46 AM   #21
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Old 16 June 2010, 09:20 AM   #22
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It's a great sign that the Daytona is an excellent reference when it looks great no matter whose wrist it's on.
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Old 16 June 2010, 09:24 AM   #23
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:16 PM   #24
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Can be worn as such yes........would the question arise to "if" it's a man's watch......?
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Old 16 June 2010, 05:19 PM   #25
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I do not know if it is a "mans" watch or a "ladies" watch. It is a tad bit too big for me (those last I checked my birth certificate said "Male"). It certainly looks good on Karis... so maybe it is a ladies model.
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Old 16 June 2010, 09:21 PM   #27
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It's a great sign that the Daytona is an excellent reference when it looks great no matter whose wrist it's on.
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Old 16 June 2010, 09:50 PM   #28
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The daytona is a killer watch... It is geared towards men but can be worn by the ladies.
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Old 16 June 2010, 11:48 PM   #30
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This one is ... at least MY wife's
that is so unnatural i may have to poke my eyes out
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