Product Description

18kt yellow gold case and bracelet. White dial with 8 diamond hour markers. Chronograph. Tachymeter. Synthetic sapphire crystal. Deployment clasp. Case diameter 40mm. 44 jewel chronometer automatic movement. Water resistant at 30 meters (100 feet).

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #86714 in Watches
• Brand: Rolex

Customer Reviews

It's cheaper to make a sign that says, "Please rob me."
I purchased this watch almost a year to the date. My intent was to reward myself for many years of hard work. I had read the numerous articles and reviews of Rolex albeit most of them were written by Rolex owners and sellers (jewelers). I decided to start at the top of the Rolex line with the solid gold Daytona.

When I received the watch, I was somewhat awestruck. For weeks, I waited for the perfect occasion to christen my new status symbol. I chose to wear it out to my best friend's bachelor party. Before I continue, allow me to explain the 'laws of Rolex'.

About the watch: While it looks and feels top notch, the Daytona is somewhat underwhelming. Watches have gotten bigger over the years and everyone has seen fifty versions of the analog chronograph. There's also a cruel paradox at play when wearing a Rolex. If you are super rich, everyone assumes that you are wearing an authentic Rolex. So if you drive a Ferrari, then you can purchase a fake Rolex and fool everyone. On the other hand, everyone will assume that the $24k watch on your wrist is a forgery if a Honda Accord is your means of transportation.

That's exactly what happened at the Bachelor party! No one eve noticed the watch for four hours. Everything went terribly wrong when my Daytona caught the eye of one rowdy drunken bar patron. The rube held his arm up, then rolled down his sleeves to reveal an identical Rolex. He shouted, "I bought my Rolex for $120 down at the flea market. How much did you pay for yours?" At that time, everyone noticed my watch and started laughing. What could I say? I tried to play it off but the jokes continued. One partier said, "That's a great looking fake! I hope you didn't pay too much for it." My best fiend, the 'groom' offered me "fifty American" for it.


Several weeks later, I decided to wear it again while taking my wife to dinner. Despite all of the hype, I didn't receive one comment on the watch. In an effort to draw some attention to it, I started checking the time every few minutes. This made my wife nervous. She started asking me if I was bored or forgot to Tivo a television program. When I finally broke down and confessed to my motives. She asked how much I had spent on 'the ghastly thing'. I responded by telling her that 'sometimes it is necessary to spend a little money on the finer things in life'. Needless to say, that didn't appease her curiosity. I wrote the price of the watch on a napkin, then passed it to her. After reading it aloud, she turned pale and stated that she wanted to go home. I tried to offer an explanation but she wouldn't hear another word. After arriving home, she reminded me of all the people living on a 'dollar a day' in the world. She asked me how I could justify spending so much on a 'vanity item'. We haven't had sex in two months now.

Two weeks ago, I decided to give the watch yet another try. This time, I wore the watch to a Christian fellowship meeting at my local church. To my delight, several of the church members took notice and made some flattering remarks. As I was starting to feel vindicated, Pastor Rick asked the dreaded question that all Rolex owners have come to loath, "is that a real one?" My reply, "Yes. As a matter of fact, it is an authentic Rolex." To my dismay, Pastor Rick then warned, "You might want to have it checked by a jeweler because I have seen some fake ones that look absolutely identical." Before I could respond, he added, "How much did you pay for the one?" A friend of mine later told me that my face turned, "beet red" before I excused myself. After taking a few minutes to cool off, I walked out to my car and put the watch in the glove department. Upon returning, I avoided eye contact with everyone and took a seat on the last pew in the back. When the service adjourned, I decided to give my dear pastor a piece of my mind! After everyone departed and we were finally alone, I informed Pastor Rick that his earlier questions and commentary regarding my watch were both insensitive and hurtful. I also conveyed my displeasure in being asked about the price of the watch in front of the entire church. Although he offered me an apology, I could tell that Pastor Rick was puzzled by my strong reaction. After receiving his assurance of confidentiality, I gave him of the approximate price ($23000.00) of the watch. Based on the expression of his face, it was obvious that Pastor Rick had no idea how much a gold Rolex Daytona cost. After several moments of uncomfortable silence he finally said hoarsely, "Very well then." It was obvious that he wasn't pleased with me at all.

In the church parking lot, I discovered that the passenger window of my Honda Accord had been shattered. My heart sank as I approached and noticed that the glove compartment had been left open. The gold Rolex was the only item that was stolen! I was forced to return inside to ask Pastor Rick to call the police. After doing so, he asked me, "Do you think it was a good idea to wear such an expensive item to a place of worship?"

My insurance paid for the 'replacement cost' minus a hefty deductible. Ultimately, I lost around $5000 plus the insurance company raised my premium. As a cherry on top, someone broke into my home later that same week. I guess word gets around fast.

I can't really attest to the accuracy of the time since I only wore it on three occasions. Frankly, I believe it was gaining a few minutes every week but I base that on a plastic digital $25 Ironman watch. Ha! That's the watch that I'm wearing now.

I don't know what I was thinking...
I really don't know what was going through my mind. I don't have a good job. I don;t have any extra money or anything. Why I decided to max out three credit cards for a $22,000 watch is beyond me.

I was drunk the night I ordered it. 2 days later my Rolex came in the mail. I didn't even remember ordering it. This thing was huge, bulky, and frankly, gaudy. Gold on gold.

I didn't feel important or special or anything when I put it on. I felt like an idiot. It is going to take me so long to pay these credit cards off. This is something I don't need in my life right now as I am going through a whole mess of other issues with my health and marriage. I really screwed things up. This watch has caused a lot of unnecessary stress. I can't believe I did this.

All that aside, the watch does work well.