Daytona Appreciation - Post Your Daytona Pics & Opinion

[Storm.]

I still prefer Clean (case included) over BTF when it comes to 116500 (I own a gen black dial, Clean white dial, and BTF black dial).

To each their own.

I know I remember your comparison. Still stand on my view that btf case is better.

 

[aHero]

I know I remember your comparison. Still stand on my view that btf case is better.

Well, as it happens I have more BTF based Daytonas than I do Clean lol but BTFs were coming in at around $515 USD delivered from non TDs so it has been a no brainer to use them as bases. They’re both damn good enough to me.

 

[aHero]

I wish this were simpler. Now I have decision paralysis between my BTF and Clean white dials and I haven't even looked at or tested the RB (which I think is the same as Buff?) and SW dials. Why are gen dials so hard to find??

I’ve seen gen dials but at around $800+. I’d rather buy a JJ dial for less and have something more unique lol

 

[daytonadude]

I’ve seen gen dials but at around $800+. I’d rather buy a JJ dial for less and have something more unique lol

If you see a gen Panda dial for $800 send it my way... I'm all for unique JJ builds but the Panda is my daily / core watch

 

[Hwypirate]

Like the dial+ar combo

Nice strap

 

[samsoniteman]

On another note, which watch would you guys pick? I have the option of obtaining either one right now... and I'm stuck.

Where are you able to get the DIW from? Been looking for one!

 

[Seadwellermike]

Why are gen dials so hard to find??

Why bother honestly, these are close enough the money spend doesn’t make thousands worth of a difference. And good luck finding a gen Daytona dial that’s NOT thousands.

Just buy both, decide which you like better, and rock out!

 

[daytonadude]

Dare I say that a Clean stock crystal + BTF dial fixes the apparently "too pale" aspect of the BTF...

Felt it appropiate to

Here is stock Clean v3 in bright sunlight. Notice the blue tint and reflection.


And here's the same watch with Deep in similar conditions. I think Deep is mandatory on Clean Daytonas with dark dials or white dials. Not so much for reflective dials.

 

[Yasrolex]

Dare I say that a Clean stock crystal + BTF dial fixes the apparently "too pale" aspect of the BTF...

Have to agree, even with my QC pics from onewatches I could see the reflection. When I got my deep xtal done and sent pics, it looked much clearer.
Then I have douchebag on Reddit is trying to explain to me why I wasted money on a deep xtal where the original would be as good.
I explained to him, forget artificial light. You can see the difference in sunlight. Never heard back from him

 

[aHero]

Anyone know if end links for a SS (eg 116500/520) will fit a PM (eg 116509)?

 

[daytonadude]

Anyone know if end links for a SS (eg 116500/520) will fit a PM (eg 116509)?

I can test it out once I get my 116509 back from a dial install

 

[MFK100]

 

[MFK100]

 

[5Digits]

Gen case
Gen bracelet
Gen aph dial
Gen bezel
Gen pushers
Gen hands
Gen crystal
Gen crown

 

[daytonadude]

Stunning. Which dial manufacturer?

 

[Fervid]

Still loving my 6263 Big Red by Yodog, might consider a steel bezel for it

 

[Tommygunzzzz]

 

[daytonadude]

I’ve been converted to the BTF - May swap pushers for CF, crown and crown tube for Gen, and subdial + chrono hand for Buff

If anyone has a gen spec reshaped case, PM me!

 

[Oascom]

New skeleton

 

[Oascom]

My new Aventurine Meteorite combo