What to Replace the Daytona with...

[jshell]

I've got a love/hate thing with the Daytona, probably obvious due to past posts of mine. I like it's history and the fact that it maintains it's value. I don't like it's size, blinginess or that everyone has one, fake or real.

So, am I mad to consider this as a replacement:



Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time. Review here: http://www.worldwatchreview.com/2010/11/22/vachero...

Or is the AP ROO Dual time a better bet?

I cannot for the life of me get to love the Patek Nauseous, God I've tried but it's soooo bland!

Comparison:

Edited by jshell on Friday 25th November 10:30

[Justayellowbadge]

Love the Overseas. Had its predcessor a while back.

If you think the Daytona is too large and blingy, how could you even consider a RO?

[Miguel Alvarez]

Both the Vacheron and Patek are nice looking watches. I prefer them looks alone to the Daytona. I've tried different a few Daytonas on in the past and have liked but have not had that wow factor. I felt the same after recently trying on a Milgaus which was one of my grails. I'm thinking the lack of date is a deciding factor for me when purchasing.

[jshell]

Justayellowbadge said:

Love the Overseas. Had its predcessor a while back.

If you think the Daytona is too large and blingy, how could you even consider a RO?

Ah, no, Daytona looks like a mid-size on me! I need a larger case size. And I think I got caught up in the RO rush when the delaership opened in Edinburgh.

Once met a PH'er on here who thought my 50th Ann Speedy was a mid-size...

[ApexJimi]

If the Nautilus was in the choices, I'd go with that, without a doubt. I tried on the moonphase (the same as the one in the pic above) this year and absolutely loved it.

Having said that, the VC is really nice too, and were it a straight choice 'twixt the Daytona and the VC, I'd go for the VC.

As for the ROO - I feel the same way about that as you do about the Nautilus

[al1991]

Not mad at all, I think the VC would be a worthy replacement.

[Spice_Weasel]

The VC gets my vote. Subtle yet reassuringly expensive!

The ROO is a big beast. I could never wear it with a shirt cuff!

[Pesty]

Love the VC it would be a great replacement.

I however would be looking at a Zenith striking 10th.

[Arrive Alive]

The VCs are lovely but I'd only ever consider one used - the value drops like a stone initially.
The Zenith is a fine suggestion.
From your post it seems that being anti-magnetic is not a requirement and so you might also consider the new IWC Ingenieur Titanium Double Chrono or a Big Ingenieur.
I happen to love the Nautilus range. The one pictured (5712/1) is a particular favourite but at £24,040.00 its going to have to remain on the want list!

[CardShark]

Would quite happily have either over a Daytona, though if I was going PP I'd have the 5711

[jshell]

CardShark said:

Would quite happily have either over a Daytona, though if I was going PP I'd have the 5711

Strangely, I'm quite liking that...

[LHD]

jshell said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Love the Overseas. Had its predcessor a while back.

If you think the Daytona is too large and blingy, how could you even consider a RO?

Ah, no, Daytona looks like a mid-size on me! I need a larger case size. And I think I got caught up in the RO rush when the delaership opened in Edinburgh.

Once met a PH'er on here who thought my 50th Ann Speedy was a mid-size...

Was that me?

[dom9]

Another vote for the Zenith Striking 10th, which will be my next watch... Then the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time after that! You have taste, sir!

[Miguel Alvarez]

The Striking Tenth is a gorgeous watch in photos and in the flesh. I was in Selfridges trying one on and they had something else by Zenith that was similar looking but for the life of me I can't remember the name.

[Riff Raff]

Arrive Alive said:

The VCs are lovely but I'd only ever consider one used - the value drops like a stone initially.

I like the look of the VC as well. Having had a quick shufti around the usual suspects, there don't seem to be many second hand ones though. There are a few on Chrono24, but they all seem to be in Italy (Trusted Sellers since 2010 etc etc) so I'm not sure I'd want to be wiring them any money.

[Adrian W]

If the Daytona is to large, replace it with an older Daytona

[DH01]

Gold Daytona, more class and much less blingy than steel. If it has to be steel then a PP.

[Trommel]

DH01 said:

much less blingy than steel

That's a new one.

[jshell]

Adrian W said:

If the Daytona is to large, replace it with an older Daytona

No, it's too small for me!

[Adrian W]

jshell said:

No, it's too small for me!

Interesting, I wear an old Daytona, a Deepsea and a 36mm Datejust, amonst others, they all feel about right, I supposed it is what you get used to.