Rolex Daytona … 41mm ???

[Big Tex Rolex]

Sorry to repost a topic that I’m sure has appeared often …

but what are your thoughts on the possible introduction of a 41mm Daytona ?

It seems the natural evolution of the line, following the lead of the DateJust and Submariner.

I know this is blasphemy, but in the past I was not interested in adding a Daytona to my collection … a little too “busy” … but now, having put one on my wrist, I have to have one (I know the line is long).

My AD has both (“Exhibition Only”) the White Dial (Panda?), and the Black Dial (nickname?), both are beautiful, and I would be thrilled to own either … but given a choice, likely the White Dial, as from afar, the Black Dial is too close to my Black Submariner.

[Harry-57]

It would be nice if they just got it up to 40mm. That would be a start. From past experience, a 40mm Daytona would likely be marketed as a 41mm. It's odd like that.

I hope they never make it 42mm with a date function. The temptation would be too much.

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It would be nice if they just got it up to 40mm. That would be a start. From past experience, a 40mm Daytona would likely be marketed as a 41mm. It's odd like that.

I hope they never make it 42mm with a date function. The temptation would be too much.

Now that (+date) might be too busy for me.

[Xerxes77]

Will be the first Daytona who am I interested

[brucethemanlee]

pass on "41mm" daytona
pass on any date function on the daytona

I'm perfectly content with my two Daytona :)

[bob sims]

Pass on any Daytona.
Period. Full stop.

[nachopc]

No bigger than 40mm please


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[HMHM]

The present Daytona size is perfect as it is. Why fix what is not broken?

[JSolution]

The current Daytona is one of the most popular popular watches ever made. See no reason to change it.

Maybe something along the lines of an Daytona 2 though …..

[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It would be nice if they just got it up to 40mm. That would be a start. From past experience, a 40mm Daytona would likely be marketed as a 41mm. It's odd like that.

I hope they never make it 42mm with a date function. The temptation would be too much.

have to agree. It's why my Mitsukoshi Speedy

[djyolky]

How about just get rid of the lame a$$ screw down pushers to start with? Lol

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[peterpl]

I want them to add a Date to the Daytona.

Then I'd actually wear one.

[rolexnyc718]

Take out all that text on the dial at least if they dont make it bigger.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by JSolution

The current Daytona is one of the most popular popular watches ever made. See no reason to change it.

Maybe something along the lines of an Daytona 2 though …..

The sub is the most popular watch ever made and they change it last year.

[shirtguy]

Actually the datejust is the most popular rolex ever made.

They changed it a few times

[77T]

I’d like a superthin manual wind movement in the next Daytona, 8mm thin case, current diameter but larger subdials and more legible, plus a date at 12o’clock.

But not on this planet methinks.

Remember the Rolex Veriflat?
They know how to do it methinks.


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[Big Tex Rolex]

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[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by bob sims

Pass on any Daytona.
Period. Full stop.

Yes, this..

[IamJacky]

To me the 116500LN is basically perfect so I don't think there's any need to change it, still I would be excited to see what Rolex would do to upgrade it in the future.

[1William]

Daytona II. 42 mm and the same looks. I am a buyer.

[brandrea]

I passed on the Daytona at launch in 2016, it just looked too small on my wrist and legibility was an issue for me.

I think a larger size chronograph would be a great seller

[TRS1]

Originally Posted by IamJacky

To me the 116500LN is basically perfect so I don't think there's any need to change it, still I would be excited to see what Rolex would do to upgrade it in the future.

Fully agree.

[askdanny]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

My AD has both (“Exhibition Only”) the White Dial (Panda?), and the Black Dial (nickname?)...

Sorry for yet another superhero, childish name, but I call my black dial Daytona "Venom" because once on my wrist it has bonded with me in a way no other watch has--I sleep, exercise, work with it--and it reminds me of that alien symbiote character of the same name. I sold my collection since I've purchased the black-dial Daytona and wear it 24/7.

[Pboned]

I would welcome a bigger Daytona.

[train-time]

It's inevitable, it's only a matter of time. The current model is way too small in the modern World.

[Pw92676]

Happy with it the way it is. Plenty of other chronos out there that are “bigger.” That doesn’t always translate to better IMO.

[bubblesz]

ahhhh if daytona turns to 41mm, my dream of chasing it will be destroyed...

[rlj676]

Wears perfect as is. If you have huge wrists I can see disagreeing. However… given current demand why change it and alienate those who love it now.

I just got mine (black) a week ago and was thrilled with the size, and with all the intricacy/bling of the subdials it would be too loud and look “cheaper” if bigger in my opinion. At 42 it would almost look invicta or any other less classy chrono with just too much “everything”.

[Chester01]

I’m sure it will happen as folks spend more and more money for these they want the recognition of having the Daytona after all and increasing the size increases wrist presence without actually increasing functionality. The thing is already so shiny that it can be spotted across a room. How about actually including enough hash marks so the subdials can be read accurately. That would be nice.