Finest piece ever owned written by Guest , July 22, 2008
Grandma told me I didn't need a Daytona, but I sure love Dale Jr. I sold my trailer to by this classy piece of work. It has served me well. It keeps me on time so the misses doesn't catch me with mah sister. Who needs fancy suites and K-Mart sweaters? I were this beuty brings out the best in mah Budlight and Z28.
Simply the best... written by Guest , July 22, 2008
Finest watch I have ever owned. Every day as I go to put this on, I think how fortunate I am to own one. The last watch I will ever buy. Simply the best...
Too much money for a watch that has no date. written by Guest , July 22, 2008
I was on the waiting list at my local authorized dealer for 2 years before I got the call. I promptly pick up the watch and added it to my collection of other wathches. But after 2 months, I became annoyed that it had no date. So I promptly sold it for $2000 more than I paid for it. Why anybody would pay that kind of money for a watch with no date is beyond me. I am glad to be rid of it.
The treasured daytona written by Guest , July 22, 2008
If you own a Daytona, as I do, that is all you have to say.
People who know them, pick up on them right away. They are scarce, and hard to get. That is why if you can get one at jeweler retail $7500, you are lucky.
You can be around people who wear Rolexes, and the sophisticated ones notice it right off the get go. Walk into any jewelry store, and the counter people notice it as you walk in. Its a rush.
Did you know that Rolex prohibits sales people from wearing a Daytona in their stores because customers become angry when they notice them, and find out how few of them are allocated to a store. The waiting list goes to their better customers, and can take years to move up.
If you like the watch, bite the bullet,
and buy it. Otherwise you will waste time, and money waiting to find one.
Ed in Naples
Rare, collectible, and prestigious written by Guest , July 22, 2008
I bought my ss Daytona this past year and it has been my go-to watch almost everyday. It has a tremendous feel of quality and it just looks great with a suit or casual dress. I have gotten quite a few compliments from the sales crew at the finer watch stores; even some of them haven't seen this watch up close and personal. With that said, if you are not a vip at an authorized dealer, expect to pay a hefty premium over msrp when buying through another source. And do expect the watch to appreciate in value via regular price increases and its exclusivity.
The only complaint I have with the watch is that it is missing a date complication. But once I put it on and enjoy the look of its timeless design and the substantial feel on my wrist, all complaints about the date complication goes away.
So if you are fortunate enough to buy one, you should go ahead and do so. Wear it for a few years and if you don't like it you can probably sell it for at least what you paid...I know mine is not for sale, not anytime soon.
Rolex Daytona- rare, beautiful, and worth every cent! written by Guest , September 01, 2008
As a fairly new Rolex Daytona owner (waiting list for 2 years), I concur with the statements made before me about availability, and cost. The watch speaks for itself (if real) and I am impressed with it more each day. Whether it is an object of love, desire, investment, or indulgence, wanting one is no sin, and owning one sheer pleasure. Of course other than its' aesthetic beauty, and the feeling of confidence and pride one gets in owning a very high quality ANYTHING (it is first and foremost an unquestioned serious timepiece and item of jewelry), lots of Rolex owners simply LIVE for the reactions of others to the watch. It reflects different things to different people, owners and viewers alike. It outlast owners, and will increase in value each year. I trust other owners will enjoy theirs as much as I do mine. I also own a Movado Men's diamond Eliro, and while stylish and elegant in its' own right, the Rolex is a whole other animal.
Beware of fake Daytona's written by Guest , September 01, 2008
I love my Daytona, I bought it off my Uncle from an Estate sale. I was not aware of the "Molex" watches that are floating around of this model. There apparently is such demand for the Daytona's that there are plenty of dead on knock offs available. I guess they are easy enough to spot just based on our sweeping hand, but he was telling me that some are incredibly well made and would fool the untrained eye. So buyer beware.
Great watch written by Guest , September 01, 2008
This watch is perfect, but it is true that it is very hard to get. I had to purchase a s/s Submariner $4700, s/yg Submariner $7600, and a p/s yachtmaster $7800. This totals over $21,000 with tax. I still had to wait over a year for the white faced one. This is worth the wait though. The best watch I have ever owned. I own over 100 watches for citizen to rolex and this one by far is the best and anyone who knows rolexs are in awe if you have one of these.
So hard to get, had to go to Malasia written by Guest , September 01, 2008
If its so close to impossible to get than why can I order it right now off of this site? Plenty in stock, it will take 1-2 weeks. Maybe you should should stick to Casio's.
Worth it at any price! written by Guest , December 14, 2008
This watch is the finest timepiece one can encounter in their lives. However, you have better odds of seeing the abominable snowman in person. I spent seven years on multiple waiting lists till I was able to acquire the white dial 116520 (the rarest daytona)at RRP ($9925 as of Nov 200. This watch has appreciated 45% in retail price since I have been looking for it. If you see one buy it (it's not a practical purchase, but grants the wearer the ultimate exclusivity because of its sheer rarity). Regard it as artwork and you'll enjoy your purchase.
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written by Guest , July 22, 2008
Grandma told me I didn't need a Daytona, but I sure love Dale Jr. I sold my trailer to by this classy piece of work. It has served me well. It keeps me on time so the misses doesn't catch me with mah sister. Who needs fancy suites and K-Mart sweaters? I were this beuty brings out the best in mah Budlight and Z28.
written by Guest , July 22, 2008
Finest watch I have ever owned. Every day as I go to put this on, I think how fortunate I am to own one. The last watch I will ever buy. Simply the best...
written by Guest , July 22, 2008
I was on the waiting list at my local authorized dealer for 2 years before I got the call. I promptly pick up the watch and added it to my collection of other wathches. But after 2 months, I became annoyed that it had no date. So I promptly sold it for $2000 more than I paid for it. Why anybody would pay that kind of money for a watch with no date is beyond me. I am glad to be rid of it.
written by Guest , July 22, 2008
If you own a Daytona, as I do, that is all you have to say.
People who know them, pick up on them right away. They are scarce, and hard to get. That is why if you can get one at jeweler retail $7500, you are lucky.
You can be around people who wear Rolexes, and the sophisticated ones notice it right off the get go. Walk into any jewelry store, and the counter people notice it as you walk in. Its a rush.
Did you know that Rolex prohibits sales people from wearing a Daytona in their stores because customers become angry when they notice them, and find out how few of them are allocated to a store. The waiting list goes to their better customers, and can take years to move up.
If you like the watch, bite the bullet,
and buy it. Otherwise you will waste time, and money waiting to find one.
Ed in Naples
written by Guest , July 22, 2008
I bought my ss Daytona this past year and it has been my go-to watch almost everyday. It has a tremendous feel of quality and it just looks great with a suit or casual dress. I have gotten quite a few compliments from the sales crew at the finer watch stores; even some of them haven't seen this watch up close and personal. With that said, if you are not a vip at an authorized dealer, expect to pay a hefty premium over msrp when buying through another source. And do expect the watch to appreciate in value via regular price increases and its exclusivity.
The only complaint I have with the watch is that it is missing a date complication. But once I put it on and enjoy the look of its timeless design and the substantial feel on my wrist, all complaints about the date complication goes away.
So if you are fortunate enough to buy one, you should go ahead and do so. Wear it for a few years and if you don't like it you can probably sell it for at least what you paid...I know mine is not for sale, not anytime soon.
written by Guest , September 01, 2008
As a fairly new Rolex Daytona owner (waiting list for 2 years), I concur with the statements made before me about availability, and cost. The watch speaks for itself (if real) and I am impressed with it more each day. Whether it is an object of love, desire, investment, or indulgence, wanting one is no sin, and owning one sheer pleasure. Of course other than its' aesthetic beauty, and the feeling of confidence and pride one gets in owning a very high quality ANYTHING (it is first and foremost an unquestioned serious timepiece and item of jewelry), lots of Rolex owners simply LIVE for the reactions of others to the watch. It reflects different things to different people, owners and viewers alike. It outlast owners, and will increase in value each year. I trust other owners will enjoy theirs as much as I do mine. I also own a Movado Men's diamond Eliro, and while stylish and elegant in its' own right, the Rolex is a whole other animal.
written by Guest , September 01, 2008
I love my Daytona, I bought it off my Uncle from an Estate sale. I was not aware of the "Molex" watches that are floating around of this model. There apparently is such demand for the Daytona's that there are plenty of dead on knock offs available. I guess they are easy enough to spot just based on our sweeping hand, but he was telling me that some are incredibly well made and would fool the untrained eye. So buyer beware.
written by Guest , September 01, 2008
This watch is perfect, but it is true that it is very hard to get. I had to purchase a s/s Submariner $4700, s/yg Submariner $7600, and a p/s yachtmaster $7800. This totals over $21,000 with tax. I still had to wait over a year for the white faced one. This is worth the wait though. The best watch I have ever owned. I own over 100 watches for citizen to rolex and this one by far is the best and anyone who knows rolexs are in awe if you have one of these.
written by Guest , September 01, 2008
If its so close to impossible to get than why can I order it right now off of this site? Plenty in stock, it will take 1-2 weeks. Maybe you should should stick to Casio's.
written by Guest , December 14, 2008
This watch is the finest timepiece one can encounter in their lives. However, you have better odds of seeing the abominable snowman in person. I spent seven years on multiple waiting lists till I was able to acquire the white dial 116520 (the rarest daytona)at RRP ($9925 as of Nov 200