The Replica Rolex Daytona 116500 is a watch you can wear daily in almost any situation or formal wear. It’s sporty and as sturdy as any Rolex watch. It has a perfect size and weight proportions, looks stunningly new, and ages gracefully as you wear it. In fact, I can’t think of another watch that executes these aspects, as well as the stainless steel Daytona.
Let’s fast forward 3 months to today and I now have a very solid collective experience and memories of wearing the new Daytona. This watch is hot for a reason and it is perfect – period. We can delve into the details of this watch and compare it to other chronographs and sports watches all day long, and it just stands out as a winner in all categories.
One thing I noticed, besides the aesthetics, specs and history, is the impact of the imitation Rolex Daytona name. It’s the first watch I’ve owned that really made me feel quite subconscious of my wrist; I was immediately more aware of who was looking at my wrist and was generally more careful when wearing it.
Another big difference for me was that the polished center link scratched easily compared to the brushed links on the submarine, and I developed very fine hairline scratches on the bracelet on the second day of use. After a few weeks, this evened out and is now less noticeable than it was initially.
The bezel and dial are inky black and look more elongated in person than in most photos. The tapered slope of the bezel is also more pronounced in reality but can occasionally be captured in a timely photo. The watch can sometimes feel busy due to the intricate engraving on the bezel and throughout the dial consisting of three subdials and multiple lines of text. No space is spared on the dial, but it is done in such a way that it is part of the charm of this modern variant.
The Daytona is listed at 40mm and actually measures 39mm, making it smaller to wear than most other sports watches in the fake Rolex catalog. There are so many features to the Daytona that I found myself pulling it out of the drawer solely to gaze at and admire it, and it’s the perfect execution of a design that’s just so appealing.
You’ll understand that I, like most watch owners, am smitten with this watch. It’s a shame that it’s so difficult to buy from an authorized Rolex dealer, but I suggest you try this watch if you like it too. Many imitation watches are available as temporary replacements, but you will always tend to go back to wanting this iconic chronograph.