Would you like a true 40mm Daytona?

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

I'm sure you meant that large size is not the only indicator for wrist presence. Because obviously larger size naturally leads to more presence on the wrist, I'm sure everyone agrees.

With that said, yes, the stark contrast between black and white is noticeable, I definitely agree with that. It is why I still have it. Where I differ in opinion is that it is just not enough for my tastes. The diameter is too small. The other person in this thread stating his wife wears it more than him is a testament to the size. It looks great on women's wrists. It does not look right on a man's wrist 6.75 inches and above to me.

I use to think the Daytona needed to be bigger but after many Omega Chronos I have to admit the Daytonas balance just feels and looks right because the design of certain watches lend them self to larger sizes like Panerai and mainly dive watches. Omega Chrono designs lend themselves to being blown up in size as Omega is all over the map in sizes for the same watch.

I wear everything from 44mm Panerai/ DSSD to the Daytona and have a 7” wrist. The size difference is always noticeable jumping between extreme sizes but after a few minutes, I don’t even notice anymore. Big full polished watches like a Breitling is extremely noticeable but not in a good way to me and screams all the wrong things. It boils down to personal style. The Daytona has a classic swagger and sophistication to it that doesn’t need to be messed with. IMO.

[jb335]

current size is perfect!!!

[interestedinwatches]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I use to think the Daytona needed to be bigger but after many Omega Chronos I have to admit the Daytonas balance just feels and looks right because the design of certain watches lend them self to larger sizes like Panerai and mainly dive watches.
I wear everything from 44mm Panerai/ DSSD to the Daytona and have a 7” wrist. The size difference is always noticeable jumping between extreme sizes but after a few minutes, I don’t even notice anymore. Big full polished watches like a Breitling is extremely noticeable but not in a good way to me and screams all the wrong things. It boils down to personal style. The Daytona has a classic swagger to it that doesn’t need to be messed with. IMO.

To be fair the Speedmaster is 42mm, a bit too big for my tastes as well and would not want to see the Daytona that big personally. I do think 40mm is the sweet spot, a Speedmaster at 40mm sounds awesome as well

To each their own

[interestedinwatches]

Originally Posted by interestedwatcher

When Rolex make things bigger they have a tendency to lose some of the charm - like the cartoon size plots on the 6 digit Explore IIs.

Awesome username btw

[fistwatches]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I'd like Rolex to bring it out in 42mm. That's 42 Rolex mm, which would be 40mm to anyone else.

I totally agree with you on that

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

To be fair the Speedmaster is 42mm, a bit too big for my tastes as well and would not want to see the Daytona that big personally. I do think 40mm is the sweet spot, a Speedmaster at 40mm sounds awesome as well

To each their own

Absolutely, the Omega designs lend themselves to being larger.

[amanbra]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

This. Seriously, would 1.5mm in actual measurement make any real difference?
The Daytona has been this size since the 16520 debuted in the late 80’s, it was slightly smaller in the 4 digits. Hasn’t exactly hurt its sales.
You either like the Daytona or you don’t, it is what it is. Plenty of other chronographs out there to choose from if you don’t like it.

yes huge difference, what watches do you have?

[TunaTuna]

No. If Rolex wasn't tempted in the 2000's to do a larger Daytona, they will never do it. I like to 40's, 41's and 42's, but I keep the Daytona the way it is, love that too

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

How would you like if the Daytona was actually 40mm like its Submariner and GMT II siblings?

Perfect As Is

I have a 7.25” / 18.4 cm wrist and I would not change anything on it … well, I would take a smaller glidelock if offered.




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