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lig · 20 September 2016, 06:37 AM

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.

The family:

Daytona Family Pic by j c, on Flickr

Obligatory wrist shot:

Untitled by j c, on Flickr

porschedude · 20 September 2016, 06:38 AM

Very crisp photo, congrats on the new piece!

KrismanX · 20 September 2016, 06:41 AM

Great photos! Super clean stuff... enjoy them all!

Ristretto · 20 September 2016, 06:42 AM

Congrats best watch ever made.

CLTRolex · 20 September 2016, 06:43 AM

Congrats!

Investr · 20 September 2016, 06:44 AM

Big congrats!!!

texex91 · 20 September 2016, 06:44 AM

Always good to know exactly what sings to you.

Congrats and enjoy that beauty.

lig · 20 September 2016, 06:47 AM

Thanks for the kind words, gents. Gotta love this hobby that we all are so passionate about!

Vaxe · 20 September 2016, 06:50 AM

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).

lig · 20 September 2016, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

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. :)

Vaxe · 20 September 2016, 08:13 AM

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lig

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. :)

Dark · 20 September 2016, 06:56 AM

Big congrats

sensui · 20 September 2016, 07:00 AM

Welcome to the club. White rocks.

HL65 · 20 September 2016, 07:39 AM

Congrats!

Chewbacca · 20 September 2016, 07:46 AM

pretty.

watchwatcher · 20 September 2016, 07:50 AM

A true beauty...congrats!

Chiboy · 20 September 2016, 08:06 AM

Good for you. Count me among your friends who want it.

fskywalker · 20 September 2016, 08:14 AM

congrats!!!

stylinleems · 20 September 2016, 08:26 AM

Congrats!!!

drgoro · 20 September 2016, 08:27 AM

Ahhh, congrats!

RichM · 20 September 2016, 08:32 AM

Congrats

And1dre · 20 September 2016, 08:32 AM

Congrats!

lig · 20 September 2016, 08:34 AM

Overrun with well wishes. Thanks fellas!

And solid tip on sourcing the bezel since I am legitimately a 116500 owner now.

aekdb · 20 September 2016, 08:38 AM

Congrats on a beautiful collection

Snow-Dweller · 20 September 2016, 08:42 AM

Fabulous. Congratulations.

ap1 · 20 September 2016, 09:08 AM

Stupendous- I'm very envious. It's amazing.

GerardoG · 20 September 2016, 09:26 AM

Beautiful!!! Congratulations!

Robb · 20 September 2016, 09:57 AM

Awesome! Huge congrats

Racerdj · 20 September 2016, 10:01 AM

Congratulations! Best dial color in my opinion!

Seaswirl · 20 September 2016, 10:26 AM

Stunning. God only knows when I'll get mine.

20 September 2016, 06:37 AM	#1
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	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. The family: Daytona Family Pic by j c, on Flickr Obligatory wrist shot: Untitled by j c, on Flickr

20 September 2016, 06:42 AM	#4
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	Congrats best watch ever made. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

20 September 2016, 06:43 AM	#5
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Congrats! __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

20 September 2016, 07:39 AM	#14
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! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 September 2016, 08:06 AM	#17
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Good for you. Count me among your friends who want it. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

20 September 2016, 06:38 AM	#2
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Very crisp photo, congrats on the new piece!

20 September 2016, 06:41 AM	#3
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Great photos! Super clean stuff... enjoy them all!

20 September 2016, 06:44 AM	#6
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Big congrats!!!

20 September 2016, 06:44 AM	#7
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Always good to know exactly what sings to you. Congrats and enjoy that beauty.

20 September 2016, 06:47 AM	#8
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	Thanks for the kind words, gents. Gotta love this hobby that we all are so passionate about!

20 September 2016, 06:50 AM	#9
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	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).

20 September 2016, 06:56 AM	#12
Dark Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: TRF Watch: 16610LN, 116610LV Posts: 110	Big congrats

20 September 2016, 07:00 AM	#13
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Welcome to the club. White rocks.

20 September 2016, 07:46 AM	#15
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	pretty.

20 September 2016, 07:50 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	A true beauty...congrats!

20 September 2016, 08:14 AM	#18
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,183	congrats!!! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

20 September 2016, 08:26 AM	#19
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	Congrats!!! __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

20 September 2016, 08:27 AM	#20
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Ahhh, congrats!

20 September 2016, 08:32 AM	#21
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,775	Congrats __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

20 September 2016, 08:32 AM	#22
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Congrats!

20 September 2016, 08:34 AM	#23
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	Overrun with well wishes. Thanks fellas! And solid tip on sourcing the bezel since I am legitimately a 116500 owner now.

20 September 2016, 08:38 AM	#24
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Congrats on a beautiful collection

20 September 2016, 08:42 AM	#25
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Fabulous. Congratulations. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

20 September 2016, 09:08 AM	#26
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Stupendous- I'm very envious. It's amazing.

20 September 2016, 09:26 AM	#27
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Beautiful!!! Congratulations!

20 September 2016, 09:57 AM	#28
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Awesome! Huge congrats __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

20 September 2016, 10:01 AM	#29
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Congratulations! Best dial color in my opinion! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

20 September 2016, 10:26 AM	#30
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Stunning. God only knows when I'll get mine.

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