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Sammk · 27 April 2015, 01:10 AM

Ok so I generally like the look of the Daytona and I've tried it on many many times, but I always feel it's too small on my 7.1" wrist... Is it just me or is it small on this wrist size? I don't have a picture atm, but I'm sure the Daytona owners out there who know they're wrist size can tell.

I feel the sub is a perfect size in my wrist, not to small, not too big. I know I know the sub & Daytona are both 40mm, but the sub fits bigger on the wrist due to the wider lugs and chunkier feel

Friedl41 · 27 April 2015, 01:15 AM

The Daytona wear smaller. I own both and I can tell. I have a 6.5" wrist.

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padi56 · 27 April 2015, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammk

Ok so I generally like the look of the Daytona and I've tried it on many many times, but I always feel it's too small on my 7.1" wrist... Is it just me or is it small on this wrist size? I don't have a picture atm, but I'm sure the Daytona owners out there who know they're wrist size can tell.

I feel the sub is a perfect size in my wrist, not to small, not too big. I know I know the sub & Daytona are both 40mm, but the sub fits bigger on the wrist due to the wider lugs and chunkier feel

What a watch feels like or size wise is normally in that persons stereo typed eyes myself have 8 half inch plus wrists. And myself quite happy wearing my 30mm vintage as any other size watch I own.And I would say that a 7.1 wrist is quite small so should have no problem wearing any 40mm or smaller watch in the Rolex range.

Britexpat76 · 27 April 2015, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammk

Ok so I generally like the look of the Daytona and I've tried it on many many times, but I always feel it's too small on my 7.1" wrist... Is it just me or is it small on this wrist size? I don't have a picture atm, but I'm sure the Daytona owners out there who know they're wrist size can tell.

I feel the sub is a perfect size in my wrist, not to small, not too big. I know I know the sub & Daytona are both 40mm, but the sub fits bigger on the wrist due to the wider lugs and chunkier feel

What does it wear small against?? I cannot understand how a 39mm watch can wear small on a 7" wrist, you will find a DD 36mm will look fine and is worn by people with bigger wrists than you have.

All my rolex are 39mm and look absolutely fine on my 8.5" wrist, half the reason I don't like my Tudor chrono is the 42mm and height of it.

Edit:- Its not that I don't like my Tudor Chrono, it just gets no wrist time compared to the Daytona

Britexpat76 · 27 April 2015, 01:28 AM

This is what mine wears like

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Psmith · 27 April 2015, 01:47 AM

Personal preference - there's no right or wrong answer.

Personally I also find the Daytona too small. Bear in mind that its true diameter is less than 39mm.

Sammk · 27 April 2015, 02:45 AM

Steel Daytona you think is pretty flashy? Or it's it meant for some kind of joke that I didnt get

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Personal preference - there's no right or wrong answer.

Personally I also find the Daytona too small. Bear in mind that its true diameter is less than 39mm.

Psmith · 27 April 2015, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammk

Steel Daytona you think is pretty flashy? Or it's it meant for some kind of joke that I didnt get

I think you've quoted the wrong post... please check...

Cru Jones · 27 April 2015, 03:56 AM

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Steel Daytona you think is pretty flashy? Or it's it meant for some kind of joke that I didnt get

"Flashy" in terms of all the polished surfaces and the polished registers.

Sammk · 27 April 2015, 02:49 AM

Interesting ... I never knew that! What about the sub then? Is its true diameter also less than 39

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Personal preference - there's no right or wrong answer.

Personally I also find the Daytona too small. Bear in mind that its true diameter is less than 39mm.

Psmith · 27 April 2015, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammk

Interesting ... I never knew that! What about the sub then? Is its true diameter also less than 39

There was a recent (few months ago) thread about this - measured with callipers, the Daytona's case is around 38.5 mm. I'll see if I can find the thread. The old SD and Exp II were ~39 mm, but Rolex rounded up the advertised size to 40mm. AFAIK the current models are true to the advertised size.

Cru Jones · 27 April 2015, 01:50 AM

7.1 isn't big at all for a wrist, plus the Daytona is plenty flashy, so, I would think it would be perfect for you.

jjnd08 · 27 April 2015, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cru jones

7.1 isn't big at all for a wrist, plus the daytona is plenty flashy, so, i would think it would be perfect for you.

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Galion · 27 April 2015, 03:08 AM

It wears smaller than any other Rolex sport model.
Rolex needs a bigger Daytona II in their catalog.

Sammk · 27 April 2015, 03:16 AM

I would love that but I don't think that's happening otherwise they would have made it chunkier by now, just like they did to the sub & gmt

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Originally Posted by Galion

It wears smaller than any other Rolex sport model.
Rolex needs a bigger Daytona II in their catalog.

Malbolge · 27 April 2015, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammk

I would love that but I don't think that's happening otherwise they would have made it chunkier by now, just like they did to the sub & gmt

You guys really need to stop referring to newer cases as "rolex made them chunkier". So the lugs are bit wider, but look how it wears on a bracelet - the watch case just stands out so much clearer compared to regular style case seen since 70s. If you took the 50s original Big Crown sub however, you will notice that it wears exactly the same as subc does today / it just pops against bracelet. The Daytona and Sub models of 80s/90s cases wear as part of bracelet, like a smooth transfer from bracelet to case. The SubC sticks out from bracelet, which IMHO is a lot nicer and looks truer to original. When people say "oh they made it chunkier" they fail to realize what Rolex actually did. Arguably not many see the big crown today to compare, but trust me / pull up the pics of both side to side and you will see the resemblance.

As for OP, the daytona wears too small on my 7 1/4 wrist too and I wouldnt have it. If I want a chrono will go with Speedmaster as its size and styling is bang on.

Sammk · 27 April 2015, 03:08 AM

Sorry, it was meant for cru jones

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I think you've quoted the wrong post... please check...

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

7.1 isn't big at all for a wrist, plus the Daytona is plenty flashy, so, I would think it would be perfect for you.

dadonn2 · 27 April 2015, 01:56 AM

I had the same issue and my wrists are 7.8 or so. The veterans are quite correct in my opinion- it's not too small, it is solely a matter of what one conditions themselves to believe. My interest in watches is only a few months old and as it evolves, I am coming to appreciate the sleeker profile of a "smaller" watch as well as the wrist presence of a larger piece. I'm not quite ready for a 36mm number but would not balk at a Daytona if it caught my eye.

Brian Page · 27 April 2015, 02:45 AM

I had this dilemma originally when I bought a white SS Daytona and flipped it. My wrist is about 7 5/8. Since then I began to miss the Daytona again as well as the fact I began to wear a vintage SD which wears smaller than a Sub C. It's all relative and what your used to. I have since acquired a WG Panda Daytona which is now my favorite and doesn't seem small on the wrist (the weight might be part of that) Anyway, if you think 40mm looks small and goofy - it doesn't. In fact I put on my only remaining Panerai the other day which had been put away for a while and I couldn't believe how big it seemed and it is a 44mm model! I used to have a 422 - would love to throw a 47mm on the wrist now.... It's all relative... Daytona is an awesome watch

Jason71 · 27 April 2015, 02:50 AM

My wrist is 7", and I believe the Daytona to be perfect size. It is all what you condition yourself to believe to either wear large or small. There would be a great number of watches to go to the chopping block before my Daytona.

AzHadEnuf · 27 April 2015, 02:53 AM

My wife once walked in the room wearing my Daytona and asked "How does your watch look on me?" Fearful of losing my daily wearer, I threw caution to the wind and replied, "It makes your ass look big." Got my watch back. Truth be told...she looked great with it on.

Thatguy · 27 April 2015, 03:02 AM

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My wife once walked in the room wearing my Daytona and asked "How does your watch look on me?" Fearful of losing my daily wearer, I threw caution to the wind and replied, "It makes your ass look big." Got my watch back. Truth be told...she looked great with it on.

Lol. Well played!

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omitohud · 27 April 2015, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

My wife once walked in the room wearing my Daytona and asked "How does your watch look on me?" Fearful of losing my daily wearer, I threw caution to the wind and replied, "It makes your ass look big." Got my watch back. Truth be told...she looked great with it on.

Lol. Im surprised she didnt slap u for that comment.

To the op, i have 7 half wrist n wear 36 mm DD all the time. Never once felt they r too small. I cant imagine a 40mm would look small a 7 wrist no matter how it was designed. Maybe its just u. But wear whatever makes u happy.

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lmcgbaj · 27 April 2015, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by azhadenuf

my wife once walked in the room wearing my daytona and asked "how does your watch look on me?" fearful of losing my daily wearer, i threw caution to the wind and replied, "it makes your ass look big." got my watch back. Truth be told...she looked great with it on.

lol :)

Urosfan · 27 April 2015, 03:05 AM

I have a 6.5 wrist also daytona wore small even on my wrist that's why I passed on it, only if it wore more like my subc

Sammk · 27 April 2015, 03:10 AM

Exactly!!

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

I have a 6.5 wrist also daytona wore small even on my wrist that's why I passed on it, only if it wore more like my subc

Mastergreenhand · 27 April 2015, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

I have a 6.5 wrist also daytona wore small even on my wrist that's why I passed on it, only if it wore more like my subc

my wrist is a little larger than yours (6.75) I can't see how anyone thinks this wears small

Urosfan · 27 April 2015, 03:17 AM

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my wrist is a little larger than yours (6.75) I can't see how anyone thinks this wears small

Im also really tall it def did not look proportionate to my body structure I wish it did cause it would be on my wrist

ap1 · 27 April 2015, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

I have a 6.5 wrist also daytona wore small even on my wrist that's why I passed on it, only if it wore more like my subc

I say revisit this. I've got 6.5 and feel it's perfect. Such a great watch to dismiss....

Randy · 27 April 2015, 04:43 AM

Gold Daytona models have a slightly larger case correct?

27 April 2015, 01:10 AM	#1
Sammk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: & learn Posts: 1,013	Daytona on a 7.1" wrist Ok so I generally like the look of the Daytona and I've tried it on many many times, but I always feel it's too small on my 7.1" wrist... Is it just me or is it small on this wrist size? I don't have a picture atm, but I'm sure the Daytona owners out there who know they're wrist size can tell. I feel the sub is a perfect size in my wrist, not to small, not too big. I know I know the sub & Daytona are both 40mm, but the sub fits bigger on the wrist due to the wider lugs and chunkier feel

27 April 2015, 01:15 AM	#2
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	The Daytona wear smaller. I own both and I can tell. I have a 6.5" wrist. Sent with iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

27 April 2015, 01:47 AM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Personal preference - there's no right or wrong answer. Personally I also find the Daytona too small. Bear in mind that its true diameter is less than 39mm. __________________

27 April 2015, 02:50 AM	#20
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	My wrist is 7", and I believe the Daytona to be perfect size. It is all what you condition yourself to believe to either wear large or small. There would be a great number of watches to go to the chopping block before my Daytona. __________________ 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

27 April 2015, 02:53 AM	#21
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	My wife once walked in the room wearing my Daytona and asked "How does your watch look on me?" Fearful of losing my daily wearer, I threw caution to the wind and replied, "It makes your ass look big." Got my watch back. Truth be told...she looked great with it on. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

27 April 2015, 01:28 AM	#5
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	This is what mine wears like Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2015, 01:50 AM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	7.1 isn't big at all for a wrist, plus the Daytona is plenty flashy, so, I would think it would be perfect for you.

27 April 2015, 03:08 AM	#14
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	It wears smaller than any other Rolex sport model. Rolex needs a bigger Daytona II in their catalog.

27 April 2015, 01:56 AM	#18
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	I had the same issue and my wrists are 7.8 or so. The veterans are quite correct in my opinion- it's not too small, it is solely a matter of what one conditions themselves to believe. My interest in watches is only a few months old and as it evolves, I am coming to appreciate the sleeker profile of a "smaller" watch as well as the wrist presence of a larger piece. I'm not quite ready for a 36mm number but would not balk at a Daytona if it caught my eye.

27 April 2015, 02:45 AM	#19
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	I had this dilemma originally when I bought a white SS Daytona and flipped it. My wrist is about 7 5/8. Since then I began to miss the Daytona again as well as the fact I began to wear a vintage SD which wears smaller than a Sub C. It's all relative and what your used to. I have since acquired a WG Panda Daytona which is now my favorite and doesn't seem small on the wrist (the weight might be part of that) Anyway, if you think 40mm looks small and goofy - it doesn't. In fact I put on my only remaining Panerai the other day which had been put away for a while and I couldn't believe how big it seemed and it is a 44mm model! I used to have a 422 - would love to throw a 47mm on the wrist now.... It's all relative... Daytona is an awesome watch

27 April 2015, 03:05 AM	#25
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	I have a 6.5 wrist also daytona wore small even on my wrist that's why I passed on it, only if it wore more like my subc

27 April 2015, 04:43 AM	#30
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Gold Daytona models have a slightly larger case correct?

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