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Rolex solely makes one chronograph, and it’s known as the Daytona. This has been an announcement of reality for the reason that first mannequin bearing the title was created in 1963. Okay, effective; there’s one notable exception, the Yacht-Grasp II. However we’ll go away that as a subject for one more day. In the present day on Fratello Talks, it’s all about our favourite fashionable Rolex Daytonas! Nacho, RJ, and Lex are within the studio and have every picked a trio of references that they’re keen on. Identical to after we picked our favourite Speedmasters, we’re sticking to “fashionable” references. This implies solely these produced inside the final 25 years. Whereas this leaves us with a comparatively restricted choice given the scope of what’s on the market, there’s nonetheless a lot to select from. Will we function your favourite Daytona? You’ll need to tune in and discover out. However first, it’s time for a wrist verify.
Wrist verify
We kick off the present with RJ, who’s sporting his newest watch buy, a Rolex GMT-Grasp II ref. 16713. This distinctive brown-dial, metal and gold model of the GMT-Grasp II is often known as the “Root Beer.” After proudly owning a few “Pepsi” fashions (refs. 1675 and 16710), he thought he’d give this one a go. And up to now, it appears he’s discovered a match on this eye-catching reference.
In the present day, Lex is testing the Pragma P1 Perseverance. It’s definitely not one thing you see daily. And although it’d appear to be a reasonably easy watch at first look, there’s much more to it than meets the attention. You’ll be able to try Lex’s article right here if you wish to learn all about it.
Nacho is sticking to his weapons with the Omega Seamaster 300M ref. 2254.50.00 on a grey NATO strap. This neo-vintage diver, often known as the “Peter Blake,” is most of the time on his wrist lately.
Fratello Talks: Our Favourite Trendy Rolex Daytonas
For immediately’s episode, the blokes have been tasked with choosing their three favourite fashionable Rolex Daytonas. As we established, that is outlined as fashions that have been launched/obtainable at retail (or no less than current within the catalog) between 2000 and now. This excludes all hand-winding, Zenith-powered, and pre-Daytona variations of the chronograph. With that in thoughts, let’s take a look at one in all every of the blokes’ picks. The primary is one in all RJ’s, and as you may see above, it’s the brand new gold and inexperienced Daytona ref. 126508-0008.
Lex has opted for a Daytona launched concurrently with RJ’s decide. It’s the turquoise-lacquer-dial Daytona ref. 126518LN-0014 in yellow gold that debuted at Watches and Wonders this yr. Would he have most well-liked the dial to be pure stone? Positive, however this one nonetheless makes the reduce for Lex’s high three picks.
Lastly, Nacho’s most fashionable decide is the present metal white-dial Daytona ref. 126500LN-0001. Whereas RJ and Lex most well-liked the earlier era’s ceramic bezel, Nacho appreciates the metal ring for the way it adjustments the look to present the watch a extra retro really feel.
Do you need to know the remainder of the blokes’ picks? Tune in to the episode to search out out. Go away your favorites within the feedback part beneath, and as all the time, tune in subsequent week for a brand-new episode of Fratello Talks.
