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Old 14 March 2016, 05:21 AM   #1
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SIZE does matter
And I like the classic 40s...

Show me yours?


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Show me some of your favorite shots of your classic 40mm beauts?
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Old 14 March 2016, 05:30 AM   #2
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Isn't the ceramic subC a 40mm?
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Old 14 March 2016, 05:35 AM   #3
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Now that's a collection red1108nyc! Any favorite among them?

Here is my Submariner with a Daytona crystal:
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Old 14 March 2016, 05:40 AM   #4
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Here is my Submariner with a Daytona crystal:
I didn't know that was a possibility! Why go with a Daytona crystal over a Submariner crystal from a 114060?
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Old 14 March 2016, 07:01 AM   #5
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I didn't know that was a possibility! Why go with a Daytona crystal over a Submariner crystal from a 114060?
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I was told it was a 'Daytona crystal'. I guess whatever fits is fine.

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Old 14 March 2016, 07:14 AM   #6
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I didn't know that was a possibility! Why go with a Daytona crystal over a Submariner crystal from a 114060?

Don't believe they fit. Different diameter.
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Old 14 March 2016, 05:35 AM   #7
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Old 14 March 2016, 05:40 AM   #8
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Old 14 March 2016, 06:16 AM   #9
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very nice accumulation.........
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Old 14 March 2016, 06:31 AM   #10
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Old 14 March 2016, 06:34 AM   #11
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Nice collection Fred
X 2 Although I must say the reason I chose my EXII over the GMT was it's larger 42MM size.
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Old 14 March 2016, 06:38 AM   #12
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Looking good Fred.
Agree 40 is the sweet spot.
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Old 14 March 2016, 06:49 AM   #13
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Old 14 March 2016, 06:54 AM   #14
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40mm is a damn fine size - my favourite for sport models

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Old 14 March 2016, 06:54 AM   #15
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Old 14 March 2016, 06:59 AM   #16
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Great collection and you always take great pics
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Old 14 March 2016, 07:02 AM   #17
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Old 14 March 2016, 07:14 AM   #18
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Awesome collection!! 40mm is my sweet spot too!!
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Old 14 March 2016, 07:20 AM   #19
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40mm and 5 digit subs are my sweet spot in Rolex collecting
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Old 14 March 2016, 07:33 AM   #20
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Great collection you have there! I love the 40mm as well. I recently got a Datejust II which is 41 mm. It just feels off compared to my SS Daytona and SD4K.
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Nice Fred but where's the daddy?
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Old 14 March 2016, 07:51 AM   #22
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Old 14 March 2016, 07:53 AM   #23
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Old 14 March 2016, 10:43 AM   #24
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Attachment 720650I think they say 39.5 on this one.
Nice!! love the arabic dials on Daytonas!
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Old 14 March 2016, 11:10 AM   #25
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Nice Fred but where's the daddy?

Buddy Neil!!!

Yes... big Daddy is here!!! Glidelock and Sunburst blue dial is hard to beat too!
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Old 14 March 2016, 09:13 AM   #28
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Buddy Neil!!!

Yes... big Daddy is here!!! Glidelock and Sunburst blue dial is hard to beat too!
That is a heck of a good looking trio Fred
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Yes... big Daddy is here!!! Glidelock and Sunburst blue dial is hard to beat too!
Beautiful family!
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