Daytona: Unpopular Opinion

[Chewbacca]

The 2T Daytona is the best version of the Daytona.

More understated and balanced than the all pm or ss versions with better dial options.

[garyk]

All I know is, lately I have had the impression TT Daytonas and TT watches in general have been gaining in popularity. I could have bought several SS models but I went for a Blusey two weeks ago and I'm very happy with it...

[RaZCaL]

I do like the TT 116503 white dial on a lady. Goes well with any gold accessories. Will be looking for one for the wife.

[synrrgy]

Originally Posted by RaZCaL

I do like the TT 116503 white dial on a lady. Goes well with any gold accessories. Will be looking for one for the wife.

+1 to this. Have seen a few women wearing this model and it looks great on them!

[Benzsiam]

Since SS model is very hard to acquire, a lot of people start to go for it now. I think it looks fantastic.

[Morrison0]

Respectfully disagree...I own the GMT LN and the Bluesy....the Daytona is best in SS or PM. The TT somehow does not do it for me wrt the Daytona.


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[garyk]

Originally Posted by RaZCaL

I do like the TT 116503 white dial on a lady. Goes well with any gold accessories. Will be looking for one for the wife.

I'm thinking about this also. My wife and I have been together 50 years and she has become a watch enthusiast over the years but currently she doesn't have a Rolex. Plus she really like big watches and loves my Bluesy.

[EtherBrown]

If these drop soon I might pick one up to get my Daytona fix on my way to the Oysterflex.


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[MannySDG]

Originally Posted by EtherBrown

If these drop soon I might pick one up to get my Daytona fix on my way to the Oysterflex.


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Wow, I'd have a hard time picking between those 4!

[Jackie Daytona]

I completely agree. For some reason I’m not huge on the Daytona generally, however I find myself eyeballing the 2 time ones occasionally. Particularly the blue racing dial that I think has since been discontinued. The other dial options in my opinion are way nicer as well.

There were a few people that mentioned that the white dial looks great on women, but I think it’s just generally a good looking watch that could look great on either gender.

[jltait]

Originally Posted by MannySDG

Wow, I'd have a hard time picking between those 4!

I’ll take the Black dial please

[LOWERCASE GUY]

Yeah i've always admired the TT Daytona, and the dial options are great too.

[Oxfordian]

Not keen on a ceramic bezel Daytona prefer the metal (SS or PM) bezel versions, just think that they look better.

The current TT with a Champagne dial is a good look, black dial is nice as well but not sure about the white dial.

[Efferalgan]

Originally Posted by RaZCaL

I do like the TT 116503 white dial on a lady. Goes well with any gold accessories. Will be looking for one for the wife.

I took the same approach here: not ready to wear TT myself yet but got a keen volunteer :)

[zjd168]

good for you then as there is little competition

[JWD531]

Originally Posted by EtherBrown

If these drop soon I might pick one up to get my Daytona fix on my way to the Oysterflex.


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I have the TT black dial gold bezel, so out of your four I’d pick the top right in a heartbeat. Looks great! I have two TT watches and I love them. I like the contrast of the gold/steel which is why the TT black dial was actually higher on my wish list than the all SS. I DO think the white dial SS looked better on my sales lady than it did on me :-)


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[Etschell]

A tt rose gold daytona w ceramic would be hot.

[stmoore]

Daytona on a two tone jubilee would be interesting... otherwise it’s all steel or all pm for me.

[Largoshark]

Originally Posted by EtherBrown

If these drop soon I might pick one up to get my Daytona fix on my way to the Oysterflex.


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Personally, I find that the ceramic bezel (in these mock-ups at least) looks out of place, and ruins the design cohesion. The PM bezel is necessary on two-tone Daytonas to tie it all together. The black and champaigne with black sub-dials don't look atrocious to me, but a gold bezel would still be ideal...

The Daytona is unique amongst the Rolex professional line in this was, as I dont think the above applies to the TT Subs or GMTs. I would liken it more to a TT DJ, which would also look terrible with a ceramic bezel.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Largoshark

Personally, I find that the ceramic bezel (in these mock-ups at least) looks out of place, and ruins the design cohesion. The PM bezel is necessary on two-tone Daytonas to tie it all together. The black and champaigne with black sub-dials don't look atrocious to me, but a gold bezel would still be ideal...

The Daytona is unique amongst the Rolex professional line in this was, as I dont think the above applies to the TT Subs or GMTs. I would liken it more to a TT DJ, which would also look terrible with a ceramic bezel.

I really like the gold bezel on mine; I wouldn't want the ceramic instead of gold. The ceramic is nice on the Platinum. I really believe that the whole ceramic bezel mania started with the Platinum; those who'd no way buy it went gaga when it came out on stainless. Maybe if they came up with a special two tone ceramic bezel I could see it.

[brucethemanlee]

if you say so...

[calebb90]

Originally Posted by stmoore

Daytona on a two tone jubilee would be interesting... otherwise it’s all steel or all pm for me.

Even more interesting would be all pm jubilee!


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[Michael T]

I think the stainless and yellow gold has more racing heritage going forward as it is given away to top three finishers by class at the 24 Hour at Daytona.

[acheronsgrief]

I’d love to see them do a rose gold TT Daytona

[rmlovett1]

Best version?? Debatable I suppose, but wouldn’t be my vote. To each their own, that’s what makes this hobby/passion, fun and interesting!

[Aberdein]

I would have to disagree. Some TT watches are highly attractive eg the TT Blue Sub (outstanding!), the TT GMT and even the TT YMll (yes I like the YM ll). But the TT Daytona, no, not for me. The Daytona in St St or PM yes great looking watches. Just my taste and MHO..

[1William]

I respectfully disagree. I find most TT watches somewhat distracting as I prefer singular metal versions. I have owned a TT Daytona before and it is a fine watch but the TT is just not for me.

[mmalek1]

I always felt a two tone watch would never work for me, however, the rose gold is starting to grow one me. I came close to purchasing a root beer gmt a few times since its release. My watch preferences have changed over the years and I guess they continue to do so.

[CKizzy]

TT only when PM or SS are not available...like now!

[EtherBrown]

Originally Posted by mmalek1

I always felt a two tone watch would never work for me, however, the rose gold is starting to grow one me. I came close to purchasing a root beer gmt a few times since its release. My watch preferences have changed over the years and I guess they continue to do so.

Same. The TT just reminded my of growing up in Miami in the 90s. But the TT CHNR changed my tune when I got eyes on it. There’s an elegance that subdues the flashiness that really speaks to me.


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