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Old 11 November 2016, 12:01 PM   #1
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My longest wait for a Rolex ever..

Post Basel 2016, I (or shall I say most of us) was completely blown away with the panda white dial ceramic 500LN. It is the quintessential Daytona we can ever ask for. However, as I wait and waited some more, I began to look at the black dial. The white has all the right elements conceptually and I still want one but ultimately, black is the sexier one to me. It is stealthy, sophisticated and when I walk into my office... all my watch buddies there just drool and I mean major league drool(just picture all these grown men near tears as I tease them with this sexy candy.. I am the worst). I think the play between the ceramic bezel and the vibrant and rich glossy black dial is just killer. Well, a few quick shot here to highlight the beautiful black dial and yes, I am a very happy man here












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Old 11 November 2016, 12:04 PM   #2
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:04 PM   #3
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Great choice Fred congrats
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:06 PM   #4
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Awesome pickup. Major congrats.
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:07 PM   #5
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:08 PM   #6
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Great pics Fred. Congratulations!
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:08 PM   #7
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Major congrats! I know exactly what you mean about the guys at work drooling



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Old 11 November 2016, 12:14 PM   #8
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Wipe that down already
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:22 PM   #9
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Wipe that down already


Haha I gave her a bath right after I posted that pic


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Old 11 November 2016, 12:10 PM   #10
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Congratulations!! Fantastic piece!!!
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:13 PM   #11
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Big Congrats !! Wear it in the BEST of health. I went the other way, started wanting the black and now am anxious to get a white.
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:13 PM   #12
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:31 PM   #13
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There is no loser between the two. Just preference. Congrats.
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:34 PM   #14
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A true beauty. But I still want the white. :)
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:36 PM   #15
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Congrats! Looks great
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:47 PM   #16
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Beauty Fred, congratulations
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:48 PM   #17
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Awesome watch big congrats!
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:55 PM   #18
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Beautiful! Congrats!
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Old 11 November 2016, 12:59 PM   #19
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Yes, sir!

I agree, I think while the white may "pop" more, the black is just pure sex.

Congrats, Fred. What a beauty!
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Old 11 November 2016, 01:30 PM   #20
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Congratulations! Looks fantastic.
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Old 11 November 2016, 01:38 PM   #21
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Old 11 November 2016, 01:42 PM   #22
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It is a real beauty congrats
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Old 11 November 2016, 01:42 PM   #23
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Old 11 November 2016, 01:43 PM   #24
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Old 11 November 2016, 02:34 PM   #25
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Old 11 November 2016, 02:47 PM   #26
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Old 11 November 2016, 03:14 PM   #27
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Old 11 November 2016, 03:20 PM   #28
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Old 11 November 2016, 04:00 PM   #29
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Old 11 November 2016, 04:23 PM   #30
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Post Basel 2016, I (or shall I say most of us) was completely blown away with the panda white dial ceramic 500LN. It is the quintessential Daytona we can ever ask for. However, as I wait and waited some more, I began to look at the black dial. The white has all the right elements conceptually and I still want one but ultimately, black is the sexier one to me. It is stealthy, sophisticated and when I walk into my office... all my watch buddies there just drool and I mean major league drool(just picture all these grown men near tears as I tease them with this sexy candy.. I am the worst). I think the play between the ceramic bezel and the vibrant and rich glossy black dial is just killer. Well, a few quick shot here to highlight the beautiful black dial and yes, I am a very happy man here














Black dial is far more sexy.
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