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c.rod · 6 December 2012, 12:23 PM

looks "cheap" ? i dont know what it is. i think mostly its how busy the bezel looks. i cant be the only one right? obviously the gold models like pricey, im mainly talking about ss models. (mods please dont ban me...) lol

yessir69 · 6 December 2012, 12:27 PM

No. I think it's just you.

nick c · 6 December 2012, 12:29 PM

Everyone loves Daytona watches

mjm800 · 6 December 2012, 12:29 PM

Cheap...that's not the words that comes to mind when I see a Daytona.

c.rod · 6 December 2012, 12:30 PM

maybe its because im basically a diver type of guy.....

JUSTROLEXES · 6 December 2012, 12:31 PM

Not cheap at all, The daytona is Just fine and love it

superdog · 6 December 2012, 12:32 PM

Ha. Absolutely not. No. Umm no.

Trouble15 · 6 December 2012, 12:32 PM

No Daytona has a "cheap" look to it to me.

thomaspp · 6 December 2012, 12:33 PM

No

Shaun · 6 December 2012, 12:49 PM

The Daytona in my opinion is one of the most iconic if not the most iconic watches that ever was or will be. There are many people around the world who are currently on a waiting list for many months or a year or two. At leat in the the Uk who will be paying 10-20% over current retail price quite happily and subsequently the Daytona still holds the most desired universal watch in production today.

themast · 6 December 2012, 01:05 PM

Although this may look like a purposely inflammatory thread I think I see the point of the OP.
Pictures on line often do not pay justice to the Daytona.

For instance look at these two pictures, deliberately taken from user widdler1977 (I did not ask for consensus, I hope that is not a problem).
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They are both not perfect but in my opinion the Sub still stands out while the bezel (in particular) of the Daytona kind of gives a bad feeling about the watch.

OP, is this what you referred to?

gwozhog · 6 December 2012, 01:15 PM

Have you by chance been smoking illegal substances. Maybe you vision is cloudy. the Daytona is the classiest watches rolex makes.

kilyung · 6 December 2012, 01:16 PM

Not cheap, just in need of a refresh maybe.

U5512 · 6 December 2012, 01:21 PM

Not at all even if it's all scratched up like mine.

c.rod · 6 December 2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themast

Although this may look like a purposely inflammatory thread I think I see the point of the OP.
Pictures on line often do not pay justice to the Daytona.

For instance look at these two pictures, deliberately taken from user widdler1977 (I did not ask for consensus, I hope that is not a problem).
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Attachment 335015

They are both not perfect but in my opinion the Sub still stands out while the bezel (in particular) of the Daytona kind of gives a bad feeling about the watch.

OP, is this what you referred to?

yeah, i guess its a combination of things for me. the graduation marks on the bezel, and maybe the smaller overall size of the watch with the subdials etc. looks really "busy". i dont hate it, just thought i couldnt be the only one.... lol

Roller07 · 6 December 2012, 01:25 PM

Cheap? Not at at all

DJJon · 6 December 2012, 01:27 PM

Look Cheap? Absolutely not.

I admired one yesterday at an AD, the chocolate dial on the brown leather strap.

It exuded luxury.

The look is an acquired taste, as it deviates a lot from any other Rolex model. You'll find a lot of passion for it on TRF. Others are only so-so on the look.

unclesallie · 6 December 2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by U5512

Not at all even if it's all scratched up like mine.

That is the queen of the Daytonas.....the wonderful Zenith Daytona with that great modified movement. Yours is not 'beat up', just well used, and I betcha it keeps pretty good time. Man, what a watch !!

seand442 · 6 December 2012, 01:33 PM

Definitely not cheap. However, it's not for me.

JP Chestnut · 6 December 2012, 01:36 PM

Hard to read? Maybe. Cheap?

jlc123 · 6 December 2012, 01:37 PM

No, but I do see the OP's point on some models.

GradyPhilpott · 6 December 2012, 01:43 PM

The Daytona really does nothing for me and I'm a chronograph nut.

I own a bunch of cheap ones, but none that are in the luxury class.

When I get around to buying a good chronograph, it will probably be a Omega Speedmaster Professional.

GradyPhilpott · 6 December 2012, 01:44 PM

lig · 6 December 2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun

The Daytona in my opinion is one of the most iconic if not the most iconic watches that ever was or will be. There are many people around the world who are currently on a waiting list for many months or a year or two. At leat in the the Uk who will be paying 10-20% over current retail price quite happily and subsequently the Daytona still holds the most desired universal watch in production today.

^^^^ This.

MatthewInSeattle · 6 December 2012, 01:48 PM

I would love to see an update to the standard Daytona design. Does it look and feel cheap though, no. The weight in the hand is very nice, it's solid. And on the wrist it feels just about perfect.

When it comes to Rolex, I haven't found a model yet that feels like it's cheaply made. I know that some folks don't like the previous hollow link bracelets, but even those felt well made when they are fresh from the factory.

El Chefe · 6 December 2012, 01:48 PM

Cheap? IMHO...i don't think so.

s14roller · 6 December 2012, 01:51 PM

I suppose to someone an all carbon AP ROO looks "cheap"...

4therightcause · 6 December 2012, 01:53 PM

No!!

polarinda · 6 December 2012, 01:54 PM

i hope it's cheap.

blackout · 6 December 2012, 01:58 PM

Nope! My check book didnt think so either!

6 December 2012, 12:23 PM	#1
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	does anyone else think the daytona........ looks "cheap" ? i dont know what it is. i think mostly its how busy the bezel looks. i cant be the only one right? obviously the gold models like pricey, im mainly talking about ss models. (mods please dont ban me...) lol

6 December 2012, 12:29 PM	#4
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Cheap...that's not the words that comes to mind when I see a Daytona. __________________

6 December 2012, 12:31 PM	#6
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,125	Not cheap at all, The daytona is Just fine and love it __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

6 December 2012, 12:32 PM	#7
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Ha. Absolutely not. No. Umm no. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

6 December 2012, 12:33 PM	#9
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	No __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

6 December 2012, 12:27 PM	#2
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	No. I think it's just you.

6 December 2012, 12:29 PM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Everyone loves Daytona watches

6 December 2012, 12:30 PM	#5
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	maybe its because im basically a diver type of guy.....

6 December 2012, 12:32 PM	#8
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	No Daytona has a "cheap" look to it to me.

6 December 2012, 12:49 PM	#10
Shaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NOTTINGHAM. UK Watch: Rolex 116509 slate Posts: 70	The Daytona in my opinion is one of the most iconic if not the most iconic watches that ever was or will be. There are many people around the world who are currently on a waiting list for many months or a year or two. At leat in the the Uk who will be paying 10-20% over current retail price quite happily and subsequently the Daytona still holds the most desired universal watch in production today.

6 December 2012, 01:05 PM	#11
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Although this may look like a purposely inflammatory thread I think I see the point of the OP. Pictures on line often do not pay justice to the Daytona. For instance look at these two pictures, deliberately taken from user widdler1977 (I did not ask for consensus, I hope that is not a problem). They are both not perfect but in my opinion the Sub still stands out while the bezel (in particular) of the Daytona kind of gives a bad feeling about the watch. OP, is this what you referred to?

6 December 2012, 01:15 PM	#12
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Have you by chance been smoking illegal substances. Maybe you vision is cloudy. the Daytona is the classiest watches rolex makes. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

6 December 2012, 01:16 PM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Not cheap, just in need of a refresh maybe.

6 December 2012, 01:25 PM	#16
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Cheap? Not at at all

6 December 2012, 01:27 PM	#17
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Look Cheap? Absolutely not. I admired one yesterday at an AD, the chocolate dial on the brown leather strap. It exuded luxury. The look is an acquired taste, as it deviates a lot from any other Rolex model. You'll find a lot of passion for it on TRF. Others are only so-so on the look.

6 December 2012, 01:33 PM	#19
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Definitely not cheap. However, it's not for me. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

6 December 2012, 01:36 PM	#20
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Hard to read? Maybe. Cheap?

6 December 2012, 01:37 PM	#21
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	No, but I do see the OP's point on some models.

6 December 2012, 01:43 PM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	The Daytona really does nothing for me and I'm a chronograph nut. I own a bunch of cheap ones, but none that are in the luxury class. When I get around to buying a good chronograph, it will probably be a Omega Speedmaster Professional. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 December 2012, 01:44 PM	#23
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 December 2012, 01:48 PM	#25
MatthewInSeattle Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matthew Location: Seattle Watch: Chronomat 44 Posts: 137	I would love to see an update to the standard Daytona design. Does it look and feel cheap though, no. The weight in the hand is very nice, it's solid. And on the wrist it feels just about perfect. When it comes to Rolex, I haven't found a model yet that feels like it's cheaply made. I know that some folks don't like the previous hollow link bracelets, but even those felt well made when they are fresh from the factory.

6 December 2012, 01:48 PM	#26
El Chefe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona TT MOP Posts: 5	Cheap? IMHO...i don't think so. Attached Images

6 December 2012, 01:51 PM	#27
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I suppose to someone an all carbon AP ROO looks "cheap"...

6 December 2012, 01:53 PM	#28
4therightcause "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Aaron Wolf Location: Naples Florida Watch: 116500 Black Posts: 267	No!!

6 December 2012, 01:54 PM	#29
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	i hope it's cheap.

6 December 2012, 01:58 PM	#30
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	Nope! My check book didnt think so either!

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