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brettpaul · 10 August 2010, 06:33 PM

Finally got enough 'spare' (relative term) cash together to purchase a SS Daytona with Black Face!!

A few months back I bought my wife a new Lady DJ (key to new watch acquisition as married men know), and had her old piece serviced here in the Middle East.

Anyway, each week when we go shopping I stop by the store and ask for a SS Daytana with black face - no dice, no dice, no dice! Anyway, we went in about 1 month ago, and the Manager says he placed an order with Rolex at the beginning of the year for BHD2.5MM (about 7MM USD) - he says he's not sure what he'll get, but will let me know if he gets a SS Daytona....well, 1 week later while I'm on business in Jordan I get a call...SS Daytonas (only 2, Black or White face)!!!

I went in 2 weeks back and bought it for myself as an early B-Day present - got the watch for BD3,900 (just over 10K USD) and it's a V serial!!

WOW!!!

Really good deals to be had here in Bahrain if anyone is looking for a new piece from an AD I'm happy to PM the contact details.

PIX to follow soon!

Brett

Norway · 10 August 2010, 06:37 PM

Congrats on the new watch Brett!
I love reading the stories when people really have been on the lookout for a new watch..and dropping by the AD several times, and then getting it in the end! Well done and hope you will enjoy it!

TSW · 10 August 2010, 06:37 PM

Congrats on getting your grail Brett

kenhiraihnl · 10 August 2010, 06:52 PM

Great story with a happy ending...

swissautopro · 10 August 2010, 08:04 PM

Congratulations, Brett. Looking forward to the pics.

nauticajoe · 10 August 2010, 08:15 PM

Congrats Brett!

HL65 · 10 August 2010, 08:19 PM

Congrats Brett!!

Puffy · 10 August 2010, 08:21 PM

Well done Brett! Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing the pics

paverman · 10 August 2010, 10:38 PM

Joey_V · 10 August 2010, 11:04 PM

Niiice! It's my Grail too Brett! I got mine recently as well and it's vies for a lot of wrist time.

Speed · 10 August 2010, 11:20 PM

Just when I think I don't want obe any longer...Congrats Brett! Great tenacity.

Maybe 2011 will be my year :-)

geronimo509 · 10 August 2010, 11:27 PM

Congrats! when are we going to be blessed with some wrist shots?

Paddy · 10 August 2010, 11:46 PM

Hi Brett,
was that the dealer in Moda Mall or City Mall? I was in the same position in Bahrain 8 months ago. I kept on at both dealers and finally after 4 months the one in Moda Mall got one in. He wanted 4400 BD which at the time with exchange rates and credit card charges would work out at £7,800. They retail in the UK for £6,350. They would not budge on price and I would have to pay tax getting it into the UK. In the end I managed to get one at home from Nairn 1980. Both dealers are very pleasant to deal with but offered nothing in discount.
Paddy

sakuraba · 10 August 2010, 11:47 PM

Congratulations, Brett!

So what's your new grail now?

ayecarumba · 11 August 2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Congratulations, Brett!

So what's your new grail now?

So true, so true!

Enjoy in the meantime and look forward to some pics!

--Paul

dddrees · 10 August 2010, 11:39 PM

Congrats, not many better feelings to be had. Excellent choice.

GerardoG · 11 August 2010, 12:53 AM

Congrats! Looking forward to your pics!!!

Rolesor · 11 August 2010, 01:12 AM

Congrats! Be sure to post lots of pictures :)

ocwatching · 11 August 2010, 01:17 AM

congrats!
love these good AD stories...

roger0770 · 11 August 2010, 01:24 AM

congrats! wrist shots?

ParisDakarBmw · 11 August 2010, 01:28 AM

Congrats! Share some pics when you can!

pradeep · 11 August 2010, 01:44 AM

Congratulation Brett!

marcinthemiddle · 11 August 2010, 01:47 AM

Nice!!! I miss my Daytona....

want to be · 11 August 2010, 01:51 AM

No problem with all the new watches in stock at local Mayors jewelery store!!!
The can not get rid of the black Daytona ! They have all the new ceramics in stock!!!

Gerardus · 11 August 2010, 03:25 AM

Chipmunk · 11 August 2010, 03:32 AM

Big congrats.....

scl6118 · 11 August 2010, 03:41 AM

Congrats! My AD had a white face Daytona fresh in the other day for $9925 i think.

tcd_psp · 11 August 2010, 05:25 AM

Anyone watch shopping should look up tik-tok-trev as well, he has THE most amazing hookups for watches. I'm pretty sure any WIS in Bahrain would know him... Mates if mine have sourced rolex, vacherons and panerais off him for bargains and he's been out there for years ;)

Zed Homme · 11 August 2010, 05:47 AM

Congrats on the daytona! Enjoy

ersnyder · 11 August 2010, 06:00 AM

Looking forward to the pics, congratulations!

10 August 2010, 06:33 PM	#1
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Grail achieved!! Finally got enough 'spare' (relative term) cash together to purchase a SS Daytona with Black Face!! A few months back I bought my wife a new Lady DJ (key to new watch acquisition as married men know), and had her old piece serviced here in the Middle East. Anyway, each week when we go shopping I stop by the store and ask for a SS Daytana with black face - no dice, no dice, no dice! Anyway, we went in about 1 month ago, and the Manager says he placed an order with Rolex at the beginning of the year for BHD2.5MM (about 7MM USD) - he says he's not sure what he'll get, but will let me know if he gets a SS Daytona....well, 1 week later while I'm on business in Jordan I get a call...SS Daytonas (only 2, Black or White face)!!! I went in 2 weeks back and bought it for myself as an early B-Day present - got the watch for BD3,900 (just over 10K USD) and it's a V serial!! WOW!!! Really good deals to be had here in Bahrain if anyone is looking for a new piece from an AD I'm happy to PM the contact details. PIX to follow soon! Brett

10 August 2010, 06:37 PM	#2
Norway "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mads Location: Singapore Watch: out! Posts: 362	Congrats on the new watch Brett! I love reading the stories when people really have been on the lookout for a new watch..and dropping by the AD several times, and then getting it in the end! Well done and hope you will enjoy it! __________________ SS Daytona white, "G" Sub LV "V" Sub 116613LB (R) SeaDweller 4000 AP ROO Navy (I) AP ROO Black/Red (I) Instagram: mad_eclectic

10 August 2010, 06:37 PM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats on getting your grail Brett __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

10 August 2010, 06:52 PM	#4
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	Great story with a happy ending... __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

10 August 2010, 08:04 PM	#5
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Congratulations, Brett. Looking forward to the pics. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

10 August 2010, 08:15 PM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats Brett!

10 August 2010, 08:19 PM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Congrats Brett!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 August 2010, 08:21 PM	#8
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Well done Brett! Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing the pics __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

10 August 2010, 10:38 PM	#9
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870

10 August 2010, 11:04 PM	#10
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Niiice! It's my Grail too Brett! I got mine recently as well and it's vies for a lot of wrist time. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

10 August 2010, 11:20 PM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Just when I think I don't want obe any longer...Congrats Brett! Great tenacity. Maybe 2011 will be my year :-)

10 August 2010, 11:27 PM	#12
geronimo509 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: DFW Watch: 16610 Posts: 558	Congrats! when are we going to be blessed with some wrist shots?

10 August 2010, 11:46 PM	#13
Paddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portsmouth UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 26	Hi Brett, was that the dealer in Moda Mall or City Mall? I was in the same position in Bahrain 8 months ago. I kept on at both dealers and finally after 4 months the one in Moda Mall got one in. He wanted 4400 BD which at the time with exchange rates and credit card charges would work out at £7,800. They retail in the UK for £6,350. They would not budge on price and I would have to pay tax getting it into the UK. In the end I managed to get one at home from Nairn 1980. Both dealers are very pleasant to deal with but offered nothing in discount. Paddy

10 August 2010, 11:47 PM	#14
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Congratulations, Brett! So what's your new grail now? __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

10 August 2010, 11:39 PM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, not many better feelings to be had. Excellent choice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 August 2010, 12:53 AM	#17
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Congrats! Looking forward to your pics!!!

11 August 2010, 01:12 AM	#18
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Congrats! Be sure to post lots of pictures :) __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

11 August 2010, 01:17 AM	#19
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats! love these good AD stories... __________________ too much into watches...

11 August 2010, 01:24 AM	#20
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	congrats! wrist shots?

11 August 2010, 01:28 AM	#21
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Congrats! Share some pics when you can!

11 August 2010, 01:44 AM	#22
pradeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Pradeep Location: In a crazy world! Watch: Rolex Day Dates Posts: 265	Congratulation Brett!

11 August 2010, 01:47 AM	#23
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Nice!!! I miss my Daytona.... __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

11 August 2010, 01:51 AM	#24
want to be "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ft.Lauderedale Posts: 181	No problem with all the new watches in stock at local Mayors jewelery store!!! The can not get rid of the black Daytona ! They have all the new ceramics in stock!!!

11 August 2010, 03:25 AM	#25
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,147	__________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

11 August 2010, 03:32 AM	#26
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Big congrats..... __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

11 August 2010, 03:41 AM	#27
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Congrats! My AD had a white face Daytona fresh in the other day for $9925 i think. __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

11 August 2010, 05:25 AM	#28
tcd_psp Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: london Posts: 120	Anyone watch shopping should look up tik-tok-trev as well, he has THE most amazing hookups for watches. I'm pretty sure any WIS in Bahrain would know him... Mates if mine have sourced rolex, vacherons and panerais off him for bargains and he's been out there for years ;)

11 August 2010, 05:47 AM	#29
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Congrats on the daytona! Enjoy

11 August 2010, 06:00 AM	#30
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Looking forward to the pics, congratulations!

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