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Mickey® · 23 November 2011, 06:13 AM

This watch is only 36mm?

http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-640606/s-0/

The Case

It has all the usual features of the early Cosmograph: 36mm round Oyster case with 6mm twinlock winding crown, pump pushers ref. 24-p3 and tropic 21 dome plexi."

rockmastermike · 23 November 2011, 06:24 AM

Different times I guess account for different "popular" sizes. Sure is a beautiful piece, well defined and well porportioned, size notwithstanding.

Mickey® · 23 November 2011, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockmastermike

Different times I guess account for different "popular" sizes. Sure is a beautiful piece, well defined and well porportioned, size notwithstanding.

Oh I agree but in "my mind" it was always 40mm. Not sure why...guess because I've only ever held one "in my mind"

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 23 November 2011, 06:29 AM

very handsome!

petesjag · 23 November 2011, 06:30 AM

Yes, it Looks deceivingly larger ..guess its the daytona idea that makes us think its a larger watch...larger then life!!!

Onikage · 23 November 2011, 06:32 AM

Don't white faced watches "wear bigger"? Looks alright to me. :D

NickTruswell · 23 November 2011, 06:52 AM

I tried one of these on a few weeks ago at a really good shop in northern England. It did wear small, even compared to the datejust I had on that day.

I know this is the Holy Grail for some but really couldn't see what the fuss was about. Each to his own I guess

Mickey® · 23 November 2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTruswell

I tried one of these on a few weeks ago at a really good shop in northern England. It did wear small, even compared to the datejust I had on that day.

I know this is the Holy Grail for some but really couldn't see what the fuss was about. Each to his own I guess

36mm Chrono would be small for my wrist.
I Really need to get out more and stop looking at Macro Photos!!!
Nowhere to really view this one locally though!

DiamondJack · 23 November 2011, 07:26 AM

I always thought the vintage Daytona was 39 mm. Indeed, I've tried a few on and would swear they were 38/39 mm.

cody p · 23 November 2011, 07:30 AM

Handsome watch! Great size!!

cronin · 23 November 2011, 07:31 AM

Perfect.

TSW · 23 November 2011, 07:32 AM

The case measures 36mm indeed, But if you measure the bezel and crown it's 39,5mm.
44mm lug to lug measured horizontal and 19mm between the lugs.

humvee · 23 November 2011, 07:33 AM

I am confused -- are you upset about something? (based on the title of the thread)

Dilemma · 23 November 2011, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Devistated...

You're devastated because your wife/mother/father dies. Not because a watch is "Only 36mm"

Get a grip. Soon.

horseco · 23 November 2011, 08:32 AM

we all know the proper diameter for a wrist watch... just a bit larger than this...

drockadam · 23 November 2011, 09:03 AM

Really?? I didn't know this either! I thought it was easily 40mm.

Welshwatchman · 23 November 2011, 09:22 AM

It's the £50,000 price tag that irks me.

I think it's also very close to 37mm exc crown.

slcbbrown · 23 November 2011, 09:25 AM

Great looking watch.

sleddog · 23 November 2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

It's the £50,000 price tag that irks me.

I think it's also very close to 37mm exc crown.

And that can be on the low end of the scale!!

matt4hand · 23 November 2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humvee

I am confused -- are you upset about something? (based on the title of the thread)

Yes, Mickey is upset. Very upset. In fact, he is not going to buy one now...
Bad for Mickey but good for his 2 kids college fund.

apeogre · 23 November 2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dilemma

you're devastated because your wife/mother/father dies. Not because a watch is "only 36mm"

get a grip. Soon.

+1

TempoKing · 23 November 2011, 01:19 PM

I wish I could have bought all of these "small" watches
back when buying one under a thousand was the norm....but Noooo..I wanted variety..

Rolexis · 23 November 2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

I wish I could have bought all of these "small" watches
back when buying one under a thousand was the norm....but Noooo..I wanted variety..

if I can own a real paul newman daytona I would definitely love to own a real paul newman daytona paul newman wore this.watch until he died. I love the small size and a small crown I would love a 007 sean connery sub too I think the real problm.is u cant
afford it

cgjane · 23 November 2011, 01:49 PM

OP:

Its arguably the prettiest vintage. I want one.

Mickey® · 23 November 2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilemma

You're devastated because your wife/mother/father dies. Not because a watch is "Only 36mm"

Get a grip. Soon.

Yawn.

Mickey® · 23 November 2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeogre

+1

+1 Yawn

Mickey® · 23 November 2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgjane

OP:

Its arguably the prettiest vintage. I want one.

I just wish it was 39/40mm as I thought it was. Now if I win the lottery I can't buy one.

It was "joke" said for effect. This is a watch forum.

I appreciate everyone telling me to be devastated if my family dies though

Keeperoftime · 23 November 2011, 02:26 PM

I am often disappointment at first glance of these vintage Daytonas. However, when on the wrist the look and feel amazing. So...

Widows Son · 23 November 2011, 04:07 PM

You need to throw it in the trash can immediately!!!! After all it's not trendy enough. My Date and AK will be right behind it.

RanHong · 23 November 2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I just wish it was 39/40mm as I thought it was. Now if I win the lottery I can't buy one.

It was "joke" said for effect. This is a watch forum.

I appreciate everyone telling me to be devastated if my family dies though

I get very devastated every time when my numbers don't come up on the lottery draw.

23 November 2011, 06:13 AM	#1
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Devistated... This watch is only 36mm? http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-640606/s-0/ The Case It has all the usual features of the early Cosmograph: 36mm round Oyster case with 6mm twinlock winding crown, pump pushers ref. 24-p3 and tropic 21 dome plexi."

23 November 2011, 06:32 AM	#6
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Don't white faced watches "wear bigger"? Looks alright to me. :D __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

23 November 2011, 07:32 AM	#12
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	The case measures 36mm indeed, But if you measure the bezel and crown it's 39,5mm. 44mm lug to lug measured horizontal and 19mm between the lugs. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

23 November 2011, 09:22 AM	#17
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's the £50,000 price tag that irks me. I think it's also very close to 37mm exc crown. __________________ ..33

23 November 2011, 01:49 PM	#24
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	OP: Its arguably the prettiest vintage. I want one. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

23 November 2011, 06:24 AM	#2
rockmastermike 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 4,431	Different times I guess account for different "popular" sizes. Sure is a beautiful piece, well defined and well porportioned, size notwithstanding.

23 November 2011, 06:29 AM	#4
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	very handsome!

23 November 2011, 06:30 AM	#5
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Yes, it Looks deceivingly larger ..guess its the daytona idea that makes us think its a larger watch...larger then life!!!

23 November 2011, 06:52 AM	#7
NickTruswell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 230	I tried one of these on a few weeks ago at a really good shop in northern England. It did wear small, even compared to the datejust I had on that day. I know this is the Holy Grail for some but really couldn't see what the fuss was about. Each to his own I guess

23 November 2011, 07:26 AM	#9
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	I always thought the vintage Daytona was 39 mm. Indeed, I've tried a few on and would swear they were 38/39 mm.

23 November 2011, 07:30 AM	#10
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	Handsome watch! Great size!!

23 November 2011, 07:31 AM	#11
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	Perfect.

23 November 2011, 07:33 AM	#13
humvee Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 451	I am confused -- are you upset about something? (based on the title of the thread)

23 November 2011, 08:32 AM	#15
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	we all know the proper diameter for a wrist watch... just a bit larger than this...

23 November 2011, 09:03 AM	#16
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Really?? I didn't know this either! I thought it was easily 40mm.

23 November 2011, 09:25 AM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Great looking watch.

23 November 2011, 01:19 PM	#22
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I wish I could have bought all of these "small" watches back when buying one under a thousand was the norm....but Noooo..I wanted variety..

23 November 2011, 02:26 PM	#28
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	I am often disappointment at first glance of these vintage Daytonas. However, when on the wrist the look and feel amazing. So... __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

23 November 2011, 04:07 PM	#29
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	You need to throw it in the trash can immediately!!!! After all it's not trendy enough. My Date and AK will be right behind it.

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