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N&M · 2 June 2021, 06:25 AM

Hi guys!

Few weeks ago I become trice-Daytona owner.
My first Daytona was WG blue dial 116509. Awesome watch, one of the most usable watch in my collection. Perfect with casual and suit dress. It was first purchase in Moscow Rolex AD, it was august 2019.

Second Daytona - WG OF 116519 with panda dial. I bought two of these watches, for me and for my wife, she has MOP diamond dial. Almost every weekend it’s on my wrist, and I also take them on vacation. For my wife it her favourite daily watch. Both of these Daytonas are from the same AD as 116509. They are with me since March of 2020.

I was completely indifferent for SS Daytona, but...I have special thread how I get it, it’s here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=804700
They spent only one day on my wrist, day after purchase. On all other days, I preferred other watches.

Some rolexforums members asked me about for photos of my Daytonas, so let’s discuss it. For me SS one is very boring, especially compare to Panda and very deep blue dial PM version.
What do you think?

P.S. thanks to my wife for display to make joint photo, my winder looks dusty

Kenny Powers · 2 June 2021, 06:40 AM

Did the first Daytona come with a free Putin picture?

McinRolex · 2 June 2021, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Powers

Did the first Daytona come with a free Putin picture?

N&M · 2 June 2021, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Powers

Did the first Daytona come with a free Putin picture?

Well, you know it doesn't quite work like that.
All Daytonas come free if you have picture with you and Putin

Alfa2109 · 2 June 2021, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by N&M

Well, you know it doesn't quite work like that.
All Daytonas come free if you have picture with you and Putin

What an awesome response! I'm still smiling. And what a great collection. I have the 116509 WG blue dial, as well, and can't really imagine moving to the SS, though it's a beautiful watch.

N&M · 3 June 2021, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

That is a very nice collection of Daytona’s you have there. Personally, I don’t see a boring watch in the bunch. Enjoy them all.

I will try to build strong relationships with SS one.

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

Congrats,,,
A great threesome and a stunning collection,,
You and your wife wear in good health,,

Thank you for such a nice wish

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Originally Posted by russ86

I love that blue dial on Daytona! A year ago ago my AD gave me a choice to pick between Smurf or blue Daytona, I picked Smurf and now I am thinking I should have bought both lol

You are absolutely right!

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Originally Posted by Alfa2109

What an awesome response! I'm still smiling. And what a great collection. I have the 116509 WG blue dial, as well, and can't really imagine moving to the SS, though it's a beautiful watch.

Well, not all SS watches are the same. For me Hulk is irreplaceable partner for business trips to Arctic oil fields. It never occurred to me to get PM watch for a such trip.

Posh Gentleman · 4 June 2021, 07:00 AM

damn, you have a baller collection. congrats on all these beauties from your pics. I would kill for that Patek you are wearing.

just curious - do you prefer white gold OF to full white gold non-ceramic daytona? if so why?

I own a SS Daytona in black. you should keep all 3 - as SS Daytona is more of a collector's item, more than anything. not as good looking as WG Daytona but it is a rare, prized item.

N&M · 4 June 2021, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Posh Gentleman

damn, you have a baller collection. congrats on all these beauties from your pics. I would kill for that Patek you are wearing.

Thanks! This is only the one Patek I have. Unique piece.

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Originally Posted by Posh Gentleman

just curious - do you prefer white gold OF to full white gold non-ceramic daytona? if so why?

That’s a good question. First I want to say, that’s OF is super kind of strap. Definitely another fillings of wearing. I love it. And almost every casual weekend OF Daytona with me. I can’t choose between them, because loss of every piece is a tragedy.

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Originally Posted by Posh Gentleman

I own a SS Daytona in black. you should keep all 3 - as SS Daytona is more of a collector's item, more than anything. not as good looking as WG Daytona but it is a rare, prized item.

I have an idea what to do with SS one

sgwatchguy · 3 June 2021, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by N&M

Well, you know it doesn't quite work like that.
All Daytonas come free if you have picture with you and Putin

you win the internet with that response.

Agree, after the PM Daytona’s the SS appears too plain/boring.

N&M · 4 June 2021, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

you win the internet with that response.

Agree, after the PM Daytona’s the SS appears too plain/boring.

I’m just reported actual status in Putin’s Russia :)

Now I have some fresh ideas about what to do with SS Daytona. I will start new thread

reecester · 4 June 2021, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by N&M

Well, you know it doesn't quite work like that.
All Daytonas come free if you have picture with you and Putin

JEdwardK · 2 June 2021, 06:45 AM

well, it's a little unfair to compare the "plain jane" SS daytona to the blue dial and WG oysterflex Daytona like that
If you had gone in the opposite order, it might be a different story
and when you have 3 of them, it's not going to be as special to you

i love my white daytona and have been daily wearing it for almost 4 years
it's the only watch that I was interested in from Rolex and it's a wedding gift to me from my wife so it is very special to me

Pinchy · 2 June 2021, 06:50 AM

Thanks for the pictures. I'm loving the OF Daytona. I'm considering chocolate dial RG or meteorite... WG?

N&M · 2 June 2021, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinchy

Thanks for the pictures. I'm loving the OF Daytona. I'm considering chocolate dial RG or meteorite... WG?

I don’t have any RG or YG watch in my collection. I’m hired manager, for me YG or RG watch is the privilege of business owners or retired managers

Sub*Man · 2 June 2021, 06:55 AM

They’re all stunning, you have a world class Daytona collection. I think compared to the PM’s, all SS models will fall a little short. But the SS Daytona’s are the most elegant stainless watch in existence, and I think the white dial fits a gap in your collection. I think you should get the black dial to round it out, and maybe rose or yellow gold too. But your collection is fire 100%.

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N&M · 2 June 2021, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub*Man

They’re all stunning, you have a world class Daytona collection. I think compared to the PM’s, all SS models will fall a little short. But the SS Daytona’s are the most elegant stainless watch in existence, and I think the white dial fits a gap in your collection. I think you should get the black dial to round it out, and maybe rose or yellow gold too. But your collection is fire 100%.

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Thanks a lot. I have few black dial watches, such as RO and SkyD. Black dial Daytona - I don't know exactly where to wear it

Sub*Man · 2 June 2021, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by N&M

Thanks a lot. I have few black dial watcher, such as RO and SkyD. Black dial Daytona - I don't know exactly where to wear it

It’s a black dial Daytona mate you can wear it anytime and with anything!!

You really have a sick collection w the AP and SkyD. Well done.

I have the black, waiting on the white. I also have TT black, which i know is taste specific but a very cool watch.

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HogwldFLTR · 2 June 2021, 07:04 AM

Hi Mike, hope all is well there in Moscow. I agree with you; I feel the SS version are boring in comparison. I owned a black dial 116500 but it didn't stick as increasing value wasn't enough for me to want to keep it. Traded it toward my 116506 and later got a Slate dial two tone.

N&M · 2 June 2021, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Hi Mike, hope all is well there in Moscow. I agree with you; I feel the SS version are boring in comparison. I owned a black dial 116500 but it didn't stick as increasing value wasn't enough for me to want to keep it. Traded it toward my 116506 and later got a Slate dial two tone.

Hi, Lee!

I'm closely following your topic about Platona purchase - this is the ultimate piece! Grail of grails

HogwldFLTR · 2 June 2021, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by N&M

Hi, Lee!

I'm closely following your topic about Platona purchase - this is the ultimate piece! Grail of grails

Thanks, Mike. it's a great watch that I keep flirting with parting. But back to the thread at hand. Here was my SS Daytona. Not as interesting as either of the ones I showed earlier.

jaySL350 · 2 June 2021, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by N&M

Thanks a lot. I have few black dial watches, such as RO and SkyD. Black dial Daytona - I don't know exactly where to wear it

Congrats,,,
A great threesome and a stunning collection,,
You and your wife wear in good health,,

Sub*Man · 2 June 2021, 07:03 AM

Didn’t have a pic of just the Daytona’s...

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kieselguhr · 2 June 2021, 07:07 AM

Completely agree. I feel the same way about the new Tudor chronographs as well (I much prefer the colorful heritage). At least the PM and TT Daytonas have a lot more interesting color combinations. The black and white monotone is boring to me.

Dr H A · 2 June 2021, 07:09 AM

I have all three of these
Love them all
Brilliant
Best one is white gold blue dial !!!!

ndrs63 · 2 June 2021, 07:15 AM

Most people choose the SS because it’s the most affordable (especially when bought directly from AD). I am almost certain that the blue dial would become an instant favorite if it was available in SS. But that’s just me. I’m sure there are plenty who disagree and will reply to my post :)

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N&M · 2 June 2021, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ndrs63

Most people choose the SS because it’s the most affordable (especially when bought directly from AD). I am almost certain that the blue dial would become an instant favorite if it was available in SS. But that’s just me. I’m sure there are plenty who disagree and will reply to my post :)

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Good example is blue dial SS SkyD. Very rare piece, much harder to get compare to other SS SkyD’s

RolexSimon · 4 June 2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by N&M

Good example is blue dial SS SkyD. Very rare piece, much harder to get compare to other SS SkyD’s

Apparently all 3 SS Sky-D dials are produced in equal quantities.

EEpro · 4 June 2021, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexSimon

Apparently all 3 SS Sky-D dials are produced in equal quantities.

I asked about this and heard the same. My SA snapped back "they aren't more rare, they're just the one everyone wants".

VacherObsessive · 2 June 2021, 07:21 AM

Yes

NYG1121 · 2 June 2021, 07:21 AM

Very hard to appreciate a SS daytona after experiencing a PM one. I have gone in this direction and there is no comparison

2 June 2021, 06:25 AM	#1
N&M "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Moscow Watch: 5712+RO+3 Daytona Posts: 162	The most boring Daytona (photo compare) Hi guys! Few weeks ago I become trice-Daytona owner. My first Daytona was WG blue dial 116509. Awesome watch, one of the most usable watch in my collection. Perfect with casual and suit dress. It was first purchase in Moscow Rolex AD, it was august 2019. Second Daytona - WG OF 116519 with panda dial. I bought two of these watches, for me and for my wife, she has MOP diamond dial. Almost every weekend it’s on my wrist, and I also take them on vacation. For my wife it her favourite daily watch. Both of these Daytonas are from the same AD as 116509. They are with me since March of 2020. I was completely indifferent for SS Daytona, but...I have special thread how I get it, it’s here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=804700 They spent only one day on my wrist, day after purchase. On all other days, I preferred other watches. Some rolexforums members asked me about for photos of my Daytonas, so let’s discuss it. For me SS one is very boring, especially compare to Panda and very deep blue dial PM version. What do you think? P.S. thanks to my wife for display to make joint photo, my winder looks dusty

2 June 2021, 06:55 AM	#15
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	They’re all stunning, you have a world class Daytona collection. I think compared to the PM’s, all SS models will fall a little short. But the SS Daytona’s are the most elegant stainless watch in existence, and I think the white dial fits a gap in your collection. I think you should get the black dial to round it out, and maybe rose or yellow gold too. But your collection is fire 100%. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Subs = 11610116610LN Daytonas = 116500LN116518LN116503116515LN Day Dates = *228235 DD/RG Olive Dial Panerai 1033 GMT - God is Good

2 June 2021, 07:04 AM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	The most boring Daytona (photo compare) Hi Mike, hope all is well there in Moscow. I agree with you; I feel the SS version are boring in comparison. I owned a black dial 116500 but it didn't stick as increasing value wasn't enough for me to want to keep it. Traded it toward my 116506 and later got a Slate dial two tone. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

2 June 2021, 07:03 AM	#22
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	Didn’t have a pic of just the Daytona’s... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Subs = 11610116610LN Daytonas = 116500LN116518LN116503116515LN Day Dates = *228235 DD/RG Olive Dial Panerai 1033 GMT - God is Good

2 June 2021, 07:21 AM	#30
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,898	Very hard to appreciate a SS daytona after experiencing a PM one. I have gone in this direction and there is no comparison __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

2 June 2021, 06:40 AM	#2
Kenny Powers Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 181	Did the first Daytona come with a free Putin picture?

4 June 2021, 07:00 AM	#7
Posh Gentleman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: New Jersey Posts: 307	damn, you have a baller collection. congrats on all these beauties from your pics. I would kill for that Patek you are wearing. just curious - do you prefer white gold OF to full white gold non-ceramic daytona? if so why? I own a SS Daytona in black. you should keep all 3 - as SS Daytona is more of a collector's item, more than anything. not as good looking as WG Daytona but it is a rare, prized item.

2 June 2021, 06:45 AM	#12
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	well, it's a little unfair to compare the "plain jane" SS daytona to the blue dial and WG oysterflex Daytona like that If you had gone in the opposite order, it might be a different story and when you have 3 of them, it's not going to be as special to you i love my white daytona and have been daily wearing it for almost 4 years it's the only watch that I was interested in from Rolex and it's a wedding gift to me from my wife so it is very special to me

2 June 2021, 06:50 AM	#13
Pinchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 599	Thanks for the pictures. I'm loving the OF Daytona. I'm considering chocolate dial RG or meteorite... WG?

2 June 2021, 07:07 AM	#23
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Completely agree. I feel the same way about the new Tudor chronographs as well (I much prefer the colorful heritage). At least the PM and TT Daytonas have a lot more interesting color combinations. The black and white monotone is boring to me.

2 June 2021, 07:09 AM	#24
Dr H A "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 490	I have all three of these Love them all Brilliant Best one is white gold blue dial !!!!

2 June 2021, 07:15 AM	#25
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	Most people choose the SS because it’s the most affordable (especially when bought directly from AD). I am almost certain that the blue dial would become an instant favorite if it was available in SS. But that’s just me. I’m sure there are plenty who disagree and will reply to my post :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 June 2021, 07:21 AM	#29
VacherObsessive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 941	Yes

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