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rk748 · 21 July 2008, 03:07 AM

Hi everyone,

Its only been 2 weeks since the purchase of my TT GMT-Master IIc and the desire to purchase another one has peaked. Although I have been obsessing about a solid gold rolex for some time now, it is only now that I have decided to purchase one. I have shortlisted 3.

18k Day-Date
18k Daytona with Meteorite dial
18k Daytona with champagne dial

Looking for advise on which one to purchase as I am only 18 and I don't know if I can carry off a president!

frostie · 21 July 2008, 03:13 AM

I would go for the 18k DD champagne dial that's some serious bling and a classical watch too

Welcome to TRF

topcat30093 · 21 July 2008, 03:15 AM

I shouldn't let age get in your way!
Take a look at all 3 and see which one that you prefer the most.
What would your intentions be?
I have owed three DD's and they are generally regarded as the ultimate Rolex that most people try to achieve to own. It is a truly classic Rolex
Though saying that the Daytona with the Meteorite dial is an absolutely stunning watch.
Good luck with your decision making and let us know what you get.

rk748 · 21 July 2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

I shouldn't let age get in your way!
Take a look at all 3 and see which one that you prefer the most.
What would your intentions be?
I have owed three DD's and they are generally regarded as the ultimate Rolex that most people try to achieve to own. It is a truly classic Rolex
Though saying that the Daytona with the Meteorite dial is an absolutely stunning watch.
Good luck with your decision making and let us know what you get.

Its basically going to be used as a dress watch as the GMT-Master is a bit too casual to be worn with a dinner jacket.

rescue7 · 21 July 2008, 03:20 AM

I'm personaly partial to door #2, 18k Daytona with Meteorite dial, but only in the white gold version.

frostie · 21 July 2008, 03:23 AM

Or this one

The second and third picture are from a fellow TRF member Otto

pwrslider · 21 July 2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Or this one

The second and third picture are from a fellow TRF member Otto

MAN!!!!! That daytona rocks!!

frostie · 21 July 2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pwrslider

MAN!!!!! That daytona rocks!!

One of the best looking daytonas IMO

But i will stick with a more affordable one the SS daytona

I make it sound cheap but it ain't cheap

rk748 · 21 July 2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rescue7

I'm personaly partial to door #2, 18k Daytona with Meteorite dial, but only in the white gold version.

That's a really cool watch but I'd prefer something a little more showey considering I am spending £££££!

I do understand the discreet appeal of WG but would prefer something in YG.

frostie · 21 July 2008, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rk748

Hi everyone,

Its only been 2 weeks since the purchase of my TT GMT-Master IIc and the desire to purchase another one has peaked. Although I have been obsessing about a solid gold rolex for some time now, it is only now that I have decided to purchase one. I have shortlisted 3.

18k Day-Date
18k Daytona with Meteorite dial
18k Daytona with champagne dial

Looking for advise on which one to purchase as I am only 18 and I don't know if I can carry off a president!

A solid gold daytona with the modern newmad dial is also a very cool watch

skeen · 21 July 2008, 03:55 AM

Those are some pretty serious watches for an 18 year old! If you don't mind me asking, what line of work are you in?

rk748 · 21 July 2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by skeen

Those are some pretty serious watches for an 18 year old! If you don't mind me asking, what line of work are you in?

Have been playing the stock market for about 3 years now from the money I made from all sorts of odd IT jobs at school.

skeen · 21 July 2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rk748

Have been playing the stock market for about 3 years now from the money I made from all sorts of odd IT jobs at school.

Right. ;) Well congrats on your good fortune (or fortunate situation) and all are great choices.

rk748 · 21 July 2008, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by skeen

Right. ;) Well congrats on your good fortune (or fortunate situation) and all are great choices.

Unfortunately my pockets aren't deep enough to buy all three and not feel a little out of pocket! So, I am now in a very difficult situation, DD oy Daytona.
I do feel that the DD would better complement the TT GMT but the solid Gold Daytona has unquestionable appeal as well. I could get both but it would then mean I would have to compromise on some other things like a bespoke suit from Savile Row or the bottles of Dom Perignon to which I have grown accustomed.

LRHogFan · 21 July 2008, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rk748

Unfortunately my pockets aren't deep enough to buy all three and not feel a little out of pocket! So, I am now in a very difficult situation, DD oy Daytona.
I do feel that the DD would better complement the TT GMT but the solid Gold Daytona has unquestionable appeal as well. I could get both but it would then mean I would have to compromise on some other things like a bespoke suit from Savile Row or the bottles of Dom Perignon to which I have grown accustomed.

Life is full of choices, sounds like yours are tougher than most.

OYSTERMANN · 21 July 2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rk748

Have been playing the stock market for about 3 years now from the money I made from all sorts of odd IT jobs at school.

Hey - well done

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I'd say definitely go for the YG Day-Date - it's got to be the ultimate dress watch and you'll look great wearing it

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Loggins · 21 July 2008, 04:48 AM

Is this guy for real?

skeen · 21 July 2008, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Loggins

Is this guy for real?

LMAO. I think he just has rich parents.

Loggins · 21 July 2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by skeen

LMAO. I think he just has rich parents.

I read the thread and believed the guy until he started mentioning "bespoke Saville Row suits" and the Dom Perignon to which he has "become accustomed", just seemed a bit far fetched really... Apologies if you actually are legitimate, I'm just a cynic by nature...

rk748 · 21 July 2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by skeen

LMAO. I think he just has rich parents.

Yes, my parents are comfortably off, but I have made most of this money alone taking their help when I needed it.

skeen · 21 July 2008, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rk748

Yes, my parents are comfortably off, but I have made most of this money alone taking their help when I needed it.

Oh come on, don't pretend you earned it. I don't mean to be mean, you were born into money, that's fine - but there are many people here who really worked for their money, built businesses from the ground up, etc. etc.

Right now you're just 'fronting', as we say. :P In any event, I'm sure you'll be able to get all the watches you want, so just get whichever sings to you.

rk748 · 21 July 2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by skeen

Oh come on, don't pretend you earned it. I don't mean to be mean, you were born into money, that's fine - but there are many people here who really worked for their money, built businesses from the ground up, etc. etc.

Right now you're just 'fronting', as we say. :P In any event, I'm sure you'll be able to get all the watches you want, so just get whichever sings to you

You need money to make money! The more you have to start off with the better your chances are. I have earned it mostly because I had the chance to go to an elite bording school in England where everyone was free and easy with their money and hence I saw ways of helping them unload their immense wealth and unburden themselves

daytona_mania · 21 July 2008, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Loggins

Is this guy for real?

x2....

n9zez · 21 July 2008, 05:04 AM

I dont care who buys it with what money....

But I would get the WG Meteorite Daytona...

toph · 21 July 2008, 05:37 AM

they all are amazing. decisions decisions

I would go for the Daytona meteorite dial personally

rk748 · 21 July 2008, 05:47 AM

Guys, on another note, I heard the meteorite Daytonas were rare, so, are they as hard to get as the SS Daytona models?

SLS · 21 July 2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rk748

Guys, on another note, I heard the meteorite Daytonas were rare, so, are they as hard to get as the SS Daytona models?

Nope, you can walk into any AD and they are more than happy to order one for you, what is more rare is how many they sell in a year. Last time I was in my AD, he had a Y serial sitting in his case.
~Scott

newrolexman · 21 July 2008, 06:13 AM

I may be a bit biased but here is the best combo for you with your SS GMT llc

rk748 · 21 July 2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by newrolexman

I may be a bit biased but here is the best combo for you with your SS GMT llc

But my gmt is 2-tone, so it has a bit of bling as well, but as you can see from one of my previous posts, that is what I am leaning towards as well.

Tools · 21 July 2008, 06:12 AM

Very few are as hard to come by as the SS Daytona..

However, champagne dials are passe', so I would stick with the Meteorite...or go SS...

21 July 2008, 03:07 AM	#1
rk748 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 190	Bitten by the Rolex Bug! Hi everyone, Its only been 2 weeks since the purchase of my TT GMT-Master IIc and the desire to purchase another one has peaked. Although I have been obsessing about a solid gold rolex for some time now, it is only now that I have decided to purchase one. I have shortlisted 3. 18k Day-Date 18k Daytona with Meteorite dial 18k Daytona with champagne dial Looking for advise on which one to purchase as I am only 18 and I don't know if I can carry off a president!

21 July 2008, 03:15 AM	#3
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	I shouldn't let age get in your way! Take a look at all 3 and see which one that you prefer the most. What would your intentions be? I have owed three DD's and they are generally regarded as the ultimate Rolex that most people try to achieve to own. It is a truly classic Rolex Though saying that the Daytona with the Meteorite dial is an absolutely stunning watch. Good luck with your decision making and let us know what you get. __________________

21 July 2008, 03:20 AM	#5
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	I'm personaly partial to door #2, 18k Daytona with Meteorite dial, but only in the white gold version. Attached Images

21 July 2008, 03:23 AM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Or this one The second and third picture are from a fellow TRF member Otto Attached Images __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

21 July 2008, 05:04 AM	#24
n9zez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Indiana Watch: GMT Master II C Posts: 418	I dont care who buys it with what money.... But I would get the WG Meteorite Daytona... __________________ 116710 GMT Master II Ceramic Black Bezel M Serial (HAVE) 16710 GMT Master II Coke (HAD) 16622 Yacht-Master Platinum / SS (WANT) 116509 Daytona WG Meteorite (GRAIL)

21 July 2008, 03:13 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I would go for the 18k DD champagne dial that's some serious bling and a classical watch too Welcome to TRF __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

21 July 2008, 03:55 AM	#11
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Those are some pretty serious watches for an 18 year old! If you don't mind me asking, what line of work are you in?

21 July 2008, 04:48 AM	#17
Loggins Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NE England Posts: 105	Is this guy for real?

21 July 2008, 05:37 AM	#25
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	they all are amazing. decisions decisions I would go for the Daytona meteorite dial personally __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

21 July 2008, 05:47 AM	#26
rk748 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 190	Guys, on another note, I heard the meteorite Daytonas were rare, so, are they as hard to get as the SS Daytona models?

21 July 2008, 06:13 AM	#28
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	I may be a bit biased but here is the best combo for you with your SS GMT llc

21 July 2008, 06:12 AM	#30
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Very few are as hard to come by as the SS Daytona.. However, champagne dials are passe', so I would stick with the Meteorite...or go SS... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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