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TheVTCGuy · 6 July 2010, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Hello past.

Thanks Paul, for a moment I thought I had accidentally fallen in to a hot tub time machine!

Clogger · 6 July 2010, 03:26 AM

Love the look of the Daytona, I just don't like the fact they are often sold above MSRP. Yes there is a shortage of them at AD's but there are tons of them available either used or grey, so why should I have to pay a premium when there are loads available.

There isn't anything about the watch I don't like like, I just don't want to either have to wait up to 3 years on some list or pay pay a premium getting one on the grey market.

My answer is in reference to modern Daytona's of course.

Rolesor · 6 July 2010, 01:02 AM

Definitely the price and lack of options really..

SS is the only model I could afford at this time and even then it would be a stretch. On top of that the two dials offered in SS are lack luster compared to some of the AMAZING options offered in precious metal or TT.

Not meant to knock anyone's watch by any means. I totally get the heritage of the SS Daytona as well.

Just saying the only way I'd ever get one would be in SS with a dial I acquired from a WG model - likely the meteorite!

jevans41 · 6 July 2010, 01:10 AM

I love the daytona, but it is a little cluttered.

jekuo · 6 July 2010, 03:55 AM

I had a black dial SS Daytona for about a year, but could never get used to the smallish dial, hard to read hands, and lack of date. Beautiful watch, but just not for me. I much prefer my 16710 or 16610.

Christiaan · 6 July 2010, 04:11 AM

I miss my black dialed Daytona except for the black dial

It was very comfortable to wear, but I didnt care for the black dial at all. The issue now is; do i go for the ss white dial OR the WG Panda. The Panda is the dial I prefer, but I see no purpose in white gold...sooo....
IF I could find a panda dial and hand set and put it in a white dialed ss It would be perfect.

Speed · 6 July 2010, 04:42 AM

My answer is the same had I been a WIS when this thread formerly dead thread was started - the Price!

Strut99GT · 6 July 2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

My answer is the same had I been a WIS when this thread formerly dead thread was started - the Price!

Ditto - great watch, but I like my Speedmaster better. So I wouldn't consider buying a Daytona unless it were cheaper than Speedy. It just so happens that the out-the-door Daytona price is usually about *three* times as much!

Lagunatic · 6 July 2010, 09:46 AM

Costs too much to overhaul and has no date.

painexpert · 6 February 2024, 01:43 PM

I think that the case diameter is a little small. With so much stuff on the dial I believe that it should be 41mm. Needs more dial.

6 July 2010, 01:02 AM	#3
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,141	Definitely the price and lack of options really.. SS is the only model I could afford at this time and even then it would be a stretch. On top of that the two dials offered in SS are lack luster compared to some of the AMAZING options offered in precious metal or TT. Not meant to knock anyone's watch by any means. I totally get the heritage of the SS Daytona as well. Just saying the only way I'd ever get one would be in SS with a dial I acquired from a WG model - likely the meteorite! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

6 July 2010, 04:11 AM	#6
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I miss my black dialed Daytona except for the black dial It was very comfortable to wear, but I didnt care for the black dial at all. The issue now is; do i go for the ss white dial OR the WG Panda. The Panda is the dial I prefer, but I see no purpose in white gold...sooo.... IF I could find a panda dial and hand set and put it in a white dialed ss It would be perfect. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

6 February 2024, 01:43 PM	#10
painexpert 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Titicaca Posts: 627	I think that the case diameter is a little small. With so much stuff on the dial I believe that it should be 41mm. Needs more dial. __________________ "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished"-Oscar Wilde "Never Allow Someone To Be Your Priority While Allowing Yourself To Be Their Option"-Mark Twain

6 July 2010, 03:26 AM	#2
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Love the look of the Daytona, I just don't like the fact they are often sold above MSRP. Yes there is a shortage of them at AD's but there are tons of them available either used or grey, so why should I have to pay a premium when there are loads available. There isn't anything about the watch I don't like like, I just don't want to either have to wait up to 3 years on some list or pay pay a premium getting one on the grey market. My answer is in reference to modern Daytona's of course.

6 July 2010, 01:10 AM	#4
jevans41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Watch: Rollie Posts: 136	I love the daytona, but it is a little cluttered.

6 July 2010, 03:55 AM	#5
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	I had a black dial SS Daytona for about a year, but could never get used to the smallish dial, hard to read hands, and lack of date. Beautiful watch, but just not for me. I much prefer my 16710 or 16610.

6 July 2010, 04:42 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	My answer is the same had I been a WIS when this thread formerly dead thread was started - the Price!

6 July 2010, 09:46 AM	#9
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	Costs too much to overhaul and has no date.

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