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Old 20 September 2016, 06:37 AM   #1
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At the core - I am a Daytona fan.

Finally got the call. 116500 on the wrist. Loving it.

To those waiting - you won't be disappointed.

From the first in house 116520 (black) in 2000 to the white in 2007 to today with the Daytona-C.

IMO for everyday wear 40mm is optimal.

Hope to have a PM Daytona C eventually.

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Daytona Family Pic by j c, on Flickr

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Untitled by j c, on Flickr
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:38 AM   #2
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Very crisp photo, congrats on the new piece!
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:41 AM   #3
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Great photos! Super clean stuff... enjoy them all!
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:42 AM   #4
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Congrats best watch ever made.
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:43 AM   #5
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:44 AM   #6
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:44 AM   #7
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Always good to know exactly what sings to you.

Congrats and enjoy that beauty.
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:47 AM   #8
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Thanks for the kind words, gents. Gotta love this hobby that we all are so passionate about!
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:50 AM   #9
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Congrats on the purchase! Will you be keeping the white 116520, and if so - do you find them too similar?

I'm in the same boat but it's hard to resist not trading the 116500 for a PM Daytona (different maxi case and goes on leather).
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Old 20 September 2016, 07:01 AM   #10
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Congrats on the purchase! Will you be keeping the white 116520, and if so - do you find them too similar?

I'm in the same boat but it's hard to resist not trading the 116500 for a PM Daytona (different maxi case and goes on leather).
Thanks!!! Over the moon right now. Good question on the 116520 in white.

Tempted to try and source a bezel in black for the black one.

The white one might just sit in the safe. I can see the values dropping for a while but making the seemingly ubiquitous rise a few years post discontinuation.

I do have some friends wanting to buy it but I'm not all that eager to let it go.

Once the Everose chocolate dial becomes available on a bracelet some hard choices may have to be made. :)
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:13 AM   #11
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As an owner of the 116500, I wonder if someone with a Rolex account could order the ceramic bezel for you. Assuming the internal geometry is the same (it should be as the external case is) - that'll be a great way to update your 116520.

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Thanks!!! Over the moon right now. Good question on the 116520 in white.

Tempted to try and source a bezel in black for the black one.

The white one might just sit in the safe. I can see the values dropping for a while but making the seemingly ubiquitous rise a few years post discontinuation.

I do have some friends wanting to buy it but I'm not all that eager to let it go.

Once the Everose chocolate dial becomes available on a bracelet some hard choices may have to be made. :)
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Old 20 September 2016, 06:56 AM   #12
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Old 20 September 2016, 07:00 AM   #13
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Welcome to the club. White rocks.
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Old 20 September 2016, 07:39 AM   #14
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Old 20 September 2016, 07:46 AM   #15
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Old 20 September 2016, 07:50 AM   #16
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:06 AM   #17
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Good for you. Count me among your friends who want it.
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:14 AM   #18
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:26 AM   #19
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:27 AM   #20
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Ahhh, congrats!
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:32 AM   #21
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:32 AM   #22
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:34 AM   #23
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Overrun with well wishes. Thanks fellas!

And solid tip on sourcing the bezel since I am legitimately a 116500 owner now.
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:38 AM   #24
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Old 20 September 2016, 08:42 AM   #25
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Old 20 September 2016, 09:08 AM   #26
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Stupendous- I'm very envious. It's amazing.
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Old 20 September 2016, 09:26 AM   #27
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Beautiful!!! Congratulations!
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Old 20 September 2016, 09:57 AM   #28
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Awesome! Huge congrats
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Old 20 September 2016, 10:01 AM   #29
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Congratulations! Best dial color in my opinion!
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Stunning. God only knows when I'll get mine.
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