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Gerry · 10 January 2008, 12:45 PM

I reckon this is what it would look like:

This is the first chronograph that I've liked apart from the Daytona.

Very tempting so someone please go and buy it before I do

Stratton · 10 January 2008, 01:04 PM

The Tudor Chronograph is a great watch and fantastic value for money. However, I can't see a Daytona having the subdials at 12, 6 and 9. A Daytona, imo, should only have them at 3, 6 and 9 and the date could go between 4 and 5. I wish they'd do it.

capncrunch · 10 January 2008, 01:08 PM

check out the old "Tiger" models too - it is pretty crazy Rolex doesn't have a chrono w/date - even Porsche finally put a radiator and cup holders in the 911.

I guess the point is that its a professional model - a dude trying to beat his personal best sailing his maxi from sardinia to tuscany could'nt care what day it is

nice watch

Triple Black 88 · 10 January 2008, 01:11 PM

I don't like it.

Like it or not, the Daytona is a classic. I wouldn't touch it

Texsubmariner · 10 January 2008, 01:11 PM

That is a nice watch.

VESUVIO · 10 January 2008, 01:16 PM

Then it won't be the Daytona........

BiG JeEzY · 10 January 2008, 01:17 PM

Theres a lot of people who wish there was a date on the Daytona and a lot who like it the way it is. I personally would like a date on it because I usually rely on my watches a lot to tell me what number of the month it is. All of the watches I own have a date feature.

I feel like if I wear the Daytona, I will occasionally be thinking that it has a date and Ill look down at it for the date when its not there. Ill eventually adjust to it but Ill be thinking like that for awhile.

If a date does get added, I say it should go somewhere near the 4 o clock marker without the sub dials being moved around at all.

JBat · 10 January 2008, 01:24 PM

I'd like a date on the Daytona, but one without the cyclops. I don't think it'd work with this watch like it does with the other Rollies. Breaks up the lines too much. Maybe one at 4 o'clock would look sharp.

BiG JeEzY · 10 January 2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

I'd like a date on the Daytona, but one without the cyclops. I don't think it'd work with this watch like it does with the other Rollies. Breaks up the lines too much. Maybe one at 4 o'clock would look sharp.

Yeah I agree, if there was a date on there, it probably wont work with a cyclops. It will have to be like the SD.

To me a date is always a plus to have on any watch. The reason why people are against it on the Daytona is because it might complicate the design on the dial too much and it takes a different approach from the original style of the Daytona.

Dan Pierce · 10 January 2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

I reckon this is what it would look like:

This is the first chronograph that I've liked apart from the Daytona.

Very tempting so someone please go and buy it before I do

Already did.

Have to have a date feature and love the cyclops.
dP

walds11 · 10 January 2008, 07:35 PM

I agree Steve.

I had a Tudor chrono. Nice watch, but very chunky.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Black 88

I don't like it.

Like it or not, the Daytona is a classic. I wouldn't touch it

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 January 2008, 07:42 PM

I think that if the Daytona is ever going to get a date feature, the date window will be situated between 4 and 5 o' clock, like on the Zenith El Primero.

JJ Irani · 11 January 2008, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Black 88

I don't like it.

Like it or not, the Daytona is a classic. I wouldn't touch it

Agreed, Steve. The Daytona is an all time classic. The cyclops would ruin its looks.....and I'm saying this although I am a big fan of the cyclops!!

tnt · 11 January 2008, 03:40 AM

on the Daytona, I like to see the date below 12, that way the 3 current sub dials and the date will scale evenly. Otherwise, no date please.

Dan Pierce · 11 January 2008, 03:54 AM

Well all I can say is I'm proud to swim against the stream.

dP

Orchi · 11 January 2008, 07:09 AM

Err buddy Gerry...A Daytona with a Date...?

Heheh...it might as well be referred to as...Datetona instead.

BigHat · 11 January 2008, 07:21 AM

If you only own one watch maybe you should opt for one with a date, but there's something so nice about the Daytona dial.

I decided to wear mine today after an extended trip with my GMT. When I turned the news this morning they said it was the 10th. That's the only date info I need today and I can still enjoy the classic dial of the current Daytona.

Gerry · 11 January 2008, 07:54 AM

I don't see then whay this couldn't be an option for Rolex as well:

The date looks pretty discrete to me and no Cyclops.

walds11 · 11 January 2008, 07:55 AM

Me likey.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

I don't see then whay this couldn't be an option for Rolex as well:

Gerry · 11 January 2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err buddy Gerry...A Daytona with a Date...?

Heheh...it might as well be referred to as...Datetona instead.

Buy one and you'd be a Dateotonaona

10 January 2008, 12:45 PM	#1
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10 January 2008, 01:16 PM	#6
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10 January 2008, 01:17 PM	#7
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Theres a lot of people who wish there was a date on the Daytona and a lot who like it the way it is. I personally would like a date on it because I usually rely on my watches a lot to tell me what number of the month it is. All of the watches I own have a date feature. I feel like if I wear the Daytona, I will occasionally be thinking that it has a date and Ill look down at it for the date when its not there. Ill eventually adjust to it but Ill be thinking like that for awhile. If a date does get added, I say it should go somewhere near the 4 o clock marker without the sub dials being moved around at all. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

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10 January 2008, 01:04 PM	#2
Stratton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 429	The Tudor Chronograph is a great watch and fantastic value for money. However, I can't see a Daytona having the subdials at 12, 6 and 9. A Daytona, imo, should only have them at 3, 6 and 9 and the date could go between 4 and 5. I wish they'd do it.

10 January 2008, 01:08 PM	#3
capncrunch Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 35	check out the old "Tiger" models too - it is pretty crazy Rolex doesn't have a chrono w/date - even Porsche finally put a radiator and cup holders in the 911. I guess the point is that its a professional model - a dude trying to beat his personal best sailing his maxi from sardinia to tuscany could'nt care what day it is nice watch

10 January 2008, 01:11 PM	#4
Triple Black 88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Collegeville PA Watch: Day-Date Posts: 752	I don't like it. Like it or not, the Daytona is a classic. I wouldn't touch it

10 January 2008, 01:11 PM	#5
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	That is a nice watch.

10 January 2008, 01:24 PM	#8
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I'd like a date on the Daytona, but one without the cyclops. I don't think it'd work with this watch like it does with the other Rollies. Breaks up the lines too much. Maybe one at 4 o'clock would look sharp.

11 January 2008, 03:40 AM	#14
tnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 868	on the Daytona, I like to see the date below 12, that way the 3 current sub dials and the date will scale evenly. Otherwise, no date please.

11 January 2008, 07:09 AM	#16
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddy Gerry...A Daytona with a Date...? Heheh...it might as well be referred to as...Datetona instead.

11 January 2008, 07:21 AM	#17
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	If you only own one watch maybe you should opt for one with a date, but there's something so nice about the Daytona dial. I decided to wear mine today after an extended trip with my GMT. When I turned the news this morning they said it was the 10th. That's the only date info I need today and I can still enjoy the classic dial of the current Daytona.

11 January 2008, 07:54 AM	#18
Gerry "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Watch: Z Series 16613 Posts: 887	I don't see then whay this couldn't be an option for Rolex as well: The date looks pretty discrete to me and no Cyclops. __________________

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