section8 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I've never been a huge Daytona fan, but I AM a huge autoracing fan. I was just at the Rolex website looking at their motorsports section and the Le Mans 24 hours video loads up - I have to say that's a masterpiece of marketing because it really makes me want a Daytona! Now my only problem is that I don't really want to deal with all the problems that the current Daytona reps have with the extra gears in the movement and what not, and I'm not a watchbuilder by any stretch of the imagination like Ubi so I can't build a franken Daytona. Guess I'll just have to bide my time until a better rep comes along..Or go for a vintage rep maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Could get a seconds at 9 daytona... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 out of curiosity on this matter also, where would one source a seconds at 9 modern rep, cause i cant find one for [censored], anyone have one they want to sell me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I'm in the same boat, I've been wanting an SS/black dial Daytona for a very long time, gorgeous, classic chrono. I actually gave in a few months ago, suppressed my fear of the asian 7750 secs @ 6 and ordered one from one of our finest dealers. When I got it, it had awful subdial rings, they were fat and very shiny, and the subdials were too small. It looked really cheap and fake, nothing like his web photos. After a bit of cajoling the dealer agreed to take it back and refund my money. The subdials on the secs @ 9 Daytona are too small, and the rings are too thick, doesn't look right, IMO. I wish they'd somehow perfect the Daytona, sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Yeah, I guess I could just start looking for a good seconds at 9 daytona. I've got some time to look though as i've slotted this on my list behind the Pam 111h, FM Conquistador and Omega Seamaster Chrono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Dunno what it is... But the Daytona just has a sort of strange allure to it. I've always loved them... Vintage 6239's, 6263's 6265's, El Primero 16520's, and even the modern 116520's, though they are last on my list. They have always been intriguing to me, and so building my own 16520's has been my way to satisfy the desire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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