The New Daytona Is Finally Unleashed..

[Neilw3030]

I like it. I'd like it one hell of a lot more if it had a rotating MH or hour bezel, like on some Big Blocks.

that makes me go a bit moist

[Neilw3030]

Love the blue dialed version, but I can't be the only one who thinks they missed the mark in staying with 40mm, can I?

I do love them but, 42mm would have been a killer size

[snowman]

I quite like the blue one - I don't suppose it'll come in Stainless with that dial, will it?

£25k is too much for me and I'm not worried about it being Gold...

M

[Umbongo]

I rather like it. As for the size - rolex know exactly what theyre doing. These'll fly through the door.

[Snowdon]

Underwhelming

I think people will appreciate the great 116520 when the new one comes in.

[Routers]

Just needs a date now...

[kaiserphoenix]

I assume the 116520 ref will be discontinued?

[kaiserphoenix]

Just needs a date now...

No way a date will ruin it.

[lenlec]

Decent looking. Who's got a 116520 and are going to change for this ?
What are the major new differences ?
Andy

[-Ally-]

Number 8 on "zee list" I don't expect to get a call any time soon. :(

[owais01]

Daytona's are beautiful watches no doubt.

Apologies for my naivety. But I am unable to put sense to its price tag. Why is this watch so expensive compared to other rolex line-ups? (Don't kill me for this)

[GraniteQuarry]

Bag of bollax!

I wonder if they'll ever beef it up slightly like the SubC? I'd buy that

[dougair]

Really don't get the fuss.

A small chronograph with a new ceramic bezel for over £8K...why?

Happy to be educated!

I don't get *insert high end Swiss watch brand/model*

Why do you need to 'get the fuss'?

[silly]

here is a hands on video by ABTW.... Its perfection... the only thing I would probably change is the shiny middle links but I guess they needed to leave some space for the next years upgrade

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDBAE4_L...gtowatch&hl=en

[kaiserphoenix]

Daytona's are beautiful watches no doubt.

Apologies for my naivety. But I am unable to put sense to its price tag. Why is this watch so expensive compared to other rolex line-ups? (Don't kill me for this)

1) Chronograph movement, more complicated.

[mjc1216]

Oh dear another mistake by Rolex as it should have been 42mm.

At least it will look fine on girly wrists.

[o u t a t i m e]

Agree that it should have been 42mm. Every Daytona I've tried looks silly on my wrist. It's a pity.
I think Rolex should ask me before they go ahead and design new watches...

[-Ally-]

I'm glad I have skinny wrists that make a 40mm Daytona look about right, 2 ADs I've called won't even take a deposit for these, only a waiting list.

[owais01]

1) Chronograph movement, more complicated.

Thanks Chief !

[adesmith]

Does this look too small on me? I think so :o(

[andrew]

Oh dear another mistake by Rolex as it should have been 42mm.

At least it will look fine on girly wrists.

It's that time of year again :)

[GuyIncognito]

Thank God they kept it at a normal size.

[Jim W]

Not exactly a major redesign, and still no date.

[watchstudent]

Very tasty, perfect design now and glad they kept the perfect 40mm size.

[Umbongo]

Does this look too small on me? I think so :o(

No. It doesn't. Fits you very well. Lugs well-contained and a link either side visible.

[Devonian]

Well I reserved mine a few weeks ago with my AD (subject to it being released). He's confirmed today that I'll get one as soon as they receive one, they find out on Sunday what they will be getting.

I've got a white dial already so need to decide though the white looks amazing.

[RAJEN]

Very, very nice.

[Nono]

So, what is 'new' with this Daytona then?

[Gareth-W]

here is a hands on video by ABTW.... Its perfection... the only thing I would probably change is the shiny middle links but I guess they needed to leave some space for the next years upgrade

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDBAE4_L...gtowatch&hl=en

Thanks for the link.

I suspect this will wear a bit bigger than the current model with the new bezel and colour scheme/accents. Would have preferred it to be 42mm but couldn't care less about a date function and would have ruined it if they had.

[adesmith]

Thanks for the link.

I suspect this will wear a bit bigger than the current model with the new bezel and colour scheme/accents. Would have preferred it to be 42mm but couldn't care less about a date function and would have ruined it if they had.

It looks good on that guys wrist

[davida]

Does this look too small on me? I think so :o(

Really doesn't look too small in my opinion.

[gregflat9]

Pics

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-role...rachrom-bezel/

[Tazmo61]

Really don't get the fuss.

A small chronograph with a new ceramic bezel for over £8K...why?

Happy to be educated!

I agree , although ive never really liked the Daytona .

[JeremyO]

Not a fan of the ceramic bezel - just looks like everything else now.

Much prefer the old steel etched bezel.

I'm with Neil on this.

[paw3001]

I don't get *insert high end Swiss watch brand/model*

Why do you need to 'get the fuss'?

Duh, because I would like understand why most people here are raving over a 40mm Chronograph that happens to have just been updated with a new bezel and costs over 8k. That's an excessive amount of money in my opinion for what it is!

Plus it seems I am not the only one.

No need to get defensive and get your knickers in a twist, it was a genuine question

[alanm_3]

Name on the list. No idea what number.

[watchcollector1]

I like it. I'd like it one hell of a lot more if it had a rotating MH or hour bezel, like on some Big Blocks.

I still much prefer the design of the Big Block. The "new" Daytona looks a little better than the last but it's still pretty similar and a bit meh. Oh and the dial is still completely spoiled by that that silly essay written under the Rolex Crown at 12 O'clock.

[E_2_Right-Force]

It just needs aviation-inspired stencil-type numerals - it`d then be perfect.

[bokbok]

love it doubt will get one thou every man and his dog will want one

[cmcm3]

Shame they went rings and not full panda. Missed opportunity imo.

[Itsguy]

Rolex need to get back to basics with the Daytona. Much like the Volkswagen golf turned from a focussed sports hatch into a bloated family runabout, the revisions are not really improving the design in my opinion. The bezel is a step in the right direction I think, but it's still a way off from a design and legibility standpoint. Go back to the 6263 and start again imo.

Don't get me wrong, I like it, but not enough to buy it

100% agree on all counts. But it'll never happen!

[AlexM]

100% agree on all counts. But it'll never happen!

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Never say never,but it would certainly be a winner if they did. ;)

[AlexM]

It's that time of year again :)

Pervert,each to their own! :)

[Shakir Khaja]

Oh my goodness - that is watch pron at its best - love - I will try to trade in my current Daytona to get one.

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Oh my goodness - that is watch pornat its best - love - I will try to trade in my current Daytona to get one.

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Oh my goodness - that is watch porn its best - love - I will try to trade in my current Daytona to get one.

[James_London]

Has anyone had an indication from an AD of delivery dates for the new SS Daytonas?

[andybaird22]

Has anyone had an indication from an AD of delivery dates for the new SS Daytonas?

Everyone I have spoken to doesn't have a clue.

Remember Rolex orders get allocated with ADs not knowing what stock they will get in

[walkerwek1958]

Oh dear another mistake by Rolex as it should have been 42mm.

At least it will look fine on girly wrists.

Disagree totally. People simply wouldn`t have thought this 10 years ago, that's what fashion trends have done to folks's perceptions of what looks right size-wise.

The one point no-one's raised so far is the obvious question to me: what will happen to prices of the old (current) model?

Paul

[mycroft]

Well I think it's much too small, but then you know my taste in watch size, Paul ;)

Simon

[paskinner]

Has anyone had an indication from an AD of delivery dates for the new SS Daytonas?

My AD said that from Wednesday morning he was inundated with requests for the Daytona. As has been pointed-out, dealers don't get to choose.
I think you might have a better chance by ordering from an AD in a less wealthy area ; the desirable stuff can hang around a bit longer. I wouldn't bet on under a year for many people. Unless they really step up production.

[groyn]

The one point no-one's raised so far is the obvious question to me: what will happen to prices of the old (current) model?

Paul

I hope they come down - I would be happy with an old model at the right price. Conversely, I wonder if demand for the new one will create the same market conditions as before, with long waiting lists, price premium over RRP, etc