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clnance · 7 August 2011, 04:44 PM

My wife and i stopped by the Rolex boutique at the Westfield Shopping mall in San Francisco this evening. While chatting with one of the salesmen, he says "Hey, would you like to see the new Daytona?"

WHAT?!?!?! I couldn't believe they had one in the store already. According to him it was just released by Rolex yesterday and they overnighted one to the store, as he claims they are one of the top dealers on the west coast. He said that only 2 dealers on the west coast have received one as of today and he was going to let me take a look!

I was not sure if I would be too excited over the new rose gold with the ceramic bezel. Let me tell you, it is STUNNING in person. Pictures do not do this watch justice.

Here are a few shots, along with a his and hers (my wife is trying on a chocolate 31mm with the 24 diamond bezel)

clnance · 7 August 2011, 04:51 PM

I believe the price was $27,600

dpkong · 7 August 2011, 05:40 PM

beautiful indeed!!

globalmedia33 · 7 August 2011, 05:45 PM

Very nice!

blackout · 7 August 2011, 05:46 PM

Looks great on you!!!... But not my cup of tea! Ill stick to my SS Daytona.

watchf · 7 August 2011, 06:36 PM

Looks nice and unique but quite busy looking. It reminds me of the Speedy Pro with its bezel.

xjeeunitx · 7 August 2011, 06:49 PM

Looks very nice on you. I wouldn't buy it for that price though. Like what the other poster said, I'd rather get the SS on white or black.

James Bond · 7 August 2011, 06:52 PM

Very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing.

texex91 · 7 August 2011, 07:43 PM

Keeps me waiting for the SS to come out with ceramic...even though I know it will be a few years. Thanks for the wrist shots--nice!

93 Turbo · 7 August 2011, 08:59 PM

Thank you, guess we'll be seeing the new 116570 soonish.

jay_man2 · 7 August 2011, 09:02 PM

No way you could sneak a glance at that and tell what time it is. I prefer more contrast between the dial and hands.

RC2 · 7 August 2011, 09:28 PM

Agree. Would love to see as white face with black ceramic

Sherwooddavid · 7 August 2011, 09:29 PM

Very nice,thanks for the pics !

dddrees · 7 August 2011, 10:05 PM

Still waiting to see one in person. Thanks for sharing.

johnbeth · 7 August 2011, 10:10 PM

Had a look in person here is Perth, unfortunately I did not like it. I was actually dissapointed. Oh well thats what makes us all different!

travisb · 7 August 2011, 11:32 PM

Very nice but I don't think I will ever be much of a strap guy. The chocolate dial was my definate favorite of the two.

ManUtd · 8 August 2011, 01:31 AM

Does this model only come with a strap?

dalip · 8 August 2011, 01:35 AM

Suits you well...When you picking one up?

sea-dweller · 8 August 2011, 02:03 AM

I'm drooling!

Speed · 8 August 2011, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManUtd

Does this model only come with a strap?

All the Daytonas launched so far only come on a strap.

BB83 · 8 August 2011, 02:27 AM

I far prefer the pics I've seen of the Ivory dial. Anyone tried one of those on with pics to share?

barstoolman · 8 August 2011, 02:31 AM

That black ceramic bezel will be awesome with a white or cream dial on the stainless steel model..............unfortunately, we won't be seeing that for a few years

Oh well, something to look forward to!!!!!!

Michael M. · 8 August 2011, 02:37 AM

Cool, going to try one on next week!

Suzy Cruisy · 8 August 2011, 06:54 AM

I know the photo came out bad, but the ladies 31m chocolate faced on rose gold was a perfect match for the new Daytona mens watch. Made me drool. I don't even love the chocolate as compared to more classic faces, but the pair was awesome!

Cheers!

Suzy

Jason71 · 8 August 2011, 07:16 AM

Not sure I like it, but maybe in person............

Puffy · 8 August 2011, 07:26 AM

nice dude!

Mutlu · 8 August 2011, 09:21 AM

what a beauty!!!

It looks stunning on the wrist.

sleddog · 8 August 2011, 09:23 AM

The more I see it, the more I like it!!

harrishc · 8 August 2011, 09:56 AM

the case appears to be bigger than Daytonas of the current generation. Does anyone know?

Rig · 8 August 2011, 10:51 AM

Amazing watch, still 40mm.

7 August 2011, 04:44 PM	#1
clnance "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Charles Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Datejust 116201 Posts: 161	I just tried on the NEW Daytona in San Francisco! My wife and i stopped by the Rolex boutique at the Westfield Shopping mall in San Francisco this evening. While chatting with one of the salesmen, he says "Hey, would you like to see the new Daytona?" WHAT?!?!?! I couldn't believe they had one in the store already. According to him it was just released by Rolex yesterday and they overnighted one to the store, as he claims they are one of the top dealers on the west coast. He said that only 2 dealers on the west coast have received one as of today and he was going to let me take a look! I was not sure if I would be too excited over the new rose gold with the ceramic bezel. Let me tell you, it is STUNNING in person. Pictures do not do this watch justice. Here are a few shots, along with a his and hers (my wife is trying on a chocolate 31mm with the 24 diamond bezel) Attached Images

7 August 2011, 05:45 PM	#4
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Very nice! __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

7 August 2011, 09:28 PM	#12
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Agree. Would love to see as white face with black ceramic __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

7 August 2011, 10:05 PM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Still waiting to see one in person. Thanks for sharing. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 August 2011, 11:32 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I checked both versions out in Orlando last week.. Very nice but I don't think I will ever be much of a strap guy. The chocolate dial was my definate favorite of the two.

7 August 2011, 04:51 PM	#2
clnance "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Charles Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Datejust 116201 Posts: 161	I believe the price was $27,600

7 August 2011, 05:40 PM	#3
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	beautiful indeed!!

7 August 2011, 05:46 PM	#5
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	Looks great on you!!!... But not my cup of tea! Ill stick to my SS Daytona.

7 August 2011, 06:36 PM	#6
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Looks nice and unique but quite busy looking. It reminds me of the Speedy Pro with its bezel.

7 August 2011, 06:49 PM	#7
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	Looks very nice on you. I wouldn't buy it for that price though. Like what the other poster said, I'd rather get the SS on white or black.

7 August 2011, 06:52 PM	#8
James Bond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Spain Posts: 11	Very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing.

7 August 2011, 07:43 PM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Keeps me waiting for the SS to come out with ceramic...even though I know it will be a few years. Thanks for the wrist shots--nice!

7 August 2011, 08:59 PM	#10
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Thank you, guess we'll be seeing the new 116570 soonish.

7 August 2011, 09:02 PM	#11
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	No way you could sneak a glance at that and tell what time it is. I prefer more contrast between the dial and hands.

7 August 2011, 09:29 PM	#13
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Very nice,thanks for the pics !

7 August 2011, 10:10 PM	#15
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Had a look in person here is Perth, unfortunately I did not like it. I was actually dissapointed. Oh well thats what makes us all different!

8 August 2011, 01:31 AM	#17
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Does this model only come with a strap? __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

8 August 2011, 01:35 AM	#18
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Suits you well...When you picking one up? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

8 August 2011, 02:03 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I'm drooling!

8 August 2011, 02:27 AM	#21
BB83 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 375	I far prefer the pics I've seen of the Ivory dial. Anyone tried one of those on with pics to share?

8 August 2011, 02:31 AM	#22
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	That black ceramic bezel will be awesome with a white or cream dial on the stainless steel model..............unfortunately, we won't be seeing that for a few years Oh well, something to look forward to!!!!!!

8 August 2011, 02:37 AM	#23
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Cool, going to try one on next week!

8 August 2011, 06:54 AM	#24
Suzy Cruisy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 178343 TTDJ MOP24d Posts: 228	The chocolate pair I know the photo came out bad, but the ladies 31m chocolate faced on rose gold was a perfect match for the new Daytona mens watch. Made me drool. I don't even love the chocolate as compared to more classic faces, but the pair was awesome! Cheers! Suzy

8 August 2011, 07:16 AM	#25
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Not sure I like it, but maybe in person............ __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

8 August 2011, 07:26 AM	#26
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	nice dude! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 August 2011, 09:21 AM	#27
Mutlu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Watch: DSSD Posts: 107	what a beauty!!! It looks stunning on the wrist.

8 August 2011, 09:23 AM	#28
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	The more I see it, the more I like it!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

8 August 2011, 09:56 AM	#29
harrishc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 176	the case appears to be bigger than Daytonas of the current generation. Does anyone know?

8 August 2011, 10:51 AM	#30
Rig Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: LA Watch: Rolex 16610,Piaget Posts: 14	Amazing watch, still 40mm.

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