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smg8 · 27 May 2022, 07:16 PM

I have recently developed a hankering for a Ceramic Daytona, which has completely surprised me.

I had previously ruled it out as overhyped, too small, lack of date, etc etc. I even owed a bimetal (non ceramic) a while back which I sold after about a month as just didn't click.

Yet for some reason I am drooling over the ceramic Panda lately, and see it as the perfect next watch

So what is your biggest watch collecting about turn? What did you hate and then wake up one day loving? Or what did you buy thinking you loved it and then decided one day "na not for me"?

DCheeta · 27 May 2022, 07:38 PM

My biggest 180 was Rolex itself, as a brand. When I first got into watches in my early 20’s I hated Rolex. I thought they were for arrogant a-holes, and I couldn’t stand the cyclops. I was all about Omega, Breitling and IWC.

Then one day I saw somebody wearing a 14060 (that was the current model then) and I instantly fell in love. AND there was no cyclops. I bought one that year and have been a Rolex lover ever since, 20+ years now.

smg8 · 27 May 2022, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

My biggest 180 was Rolex itself, as a brand. When I first got into watches in my early 20’s I hated Rolex. I thought they were for arrogant a-holes, and I couldn’t stand the cyclops. I was all about Omega, Breitling and IWC.

Then one day I saw somebody wearing a 14060 (that was the current model then) and I instantly fell in love. AND there was no cyclops. I bought one that year and have been a Rolex lover ever since, 20+ years now.

I can relate to that, I felt the same about Rolex. Growing up in a a working class background a Rolex and a Porsche were things for rich people, and way beyond anything I'd be able to afford. And therefore I kind of kidded myself into thinking I didn't like them and didn't care if I couldn't get them. As time went on and life changed I started to really appreciate both and have loved owning both brands which I am a massive fan of.

Nanasaka90 · 29 May 2022, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

My biggest 180 was Rolex itself, as a brand. When I first got into watches in my early 20’s I hated Rolex. I thought they were for arrogant a-holes, and I couldn’t stand the cyclops. I was all about Omega, Breitling and IWC.

Then one day I saw somebody wearing a 14060 (that was the current model then) and I instantly fell in love. AND there was no cyclops. I bought one that year and have been a Rolex lover ever since, 20+ years now.

Same here. I did my best to avoid Rolex, now Rolex is avoiding me!

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Andad · 27 May 2022, 07:40 PM

Which Daytona panda model do you want?

I see that neither of the two SS ceramic Daytona models have a panda dial.

smg8 · 27 May 2022, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Andad

Which Daytona panda model do you want?

I see that neither of the two SS ceramic Daytona models have a panda dial.

I like the one that comes up when you type panda into the Rolex website

Calatrava r · 27 May 2022, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by smg8

I like the one that comes up when you type panda into the Rolex website

A Panda dial has all black sub-dials just like the real animal's eyes, thus the apt nickname.

garyk · 28 May 2022, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Andad

Which Daytona panda model do you want?

I see that neither of the two SS ceramic Daytona models have a panda dial.

Haha, exactly!!

Ten Ten & 32 · 28 May 2022, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Andad

Which Daytona panda model do you want?

I see that neither of the two SS ceramic Daytona models have a panda dial.

Although your statement is technically correct, I think it’s a given that the watch community in general refers to the white dial with black ringed sub registers as the Panda dial.

I also think that deep down you know that & your comment was designed to create a reaction.

Quite unnecessary don’t you think?

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fnfiveseven · 27 May 2022, 07:48 PM

I would say hate is a strong word. I did feel some remorse as I am not rich and I just spent 10k on a watch which I liked more in the showroom than I did at home.

After wearing it for sometime, it is now my daily and would have regretted it massively if I sold it.

I think one of the main problems was this "hype" business. There are a lot of people who talk bad on the YMs and if you listen, it will also slowly infect the way you think and it can do so without you even knowing it.

Here is the watch in question. I would let my Daytona go before this one.

smg8 · 27 May 2022, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfiveseven

I would say hate is a strong word. I did feel some remorse as I am not rich and I just spent 10k on a watch which I liked more in the showroom than I did at home.

After wearing it for sometime, it is now my daily and would have regretted it massively if I sold it.

I think one of the main problems was this "hype" business. There are a lot of people who talk bad on the YMs and if you listen, it will also slowly infect the way you think and it can do so without you even knowing it.

Here is the watch in question. I would let my Daytona go before this one.

Looks great to me! Personally haven't got on with bi-metal the two times I tried it (Daytona and Bluesy) but it looks amazing on other people. It's about what suits you personally. Ignore the hype

Wayne Keene · 27 May 2022, 08:03 PM

Milgauss for me. Didn’t even like science in school so the story behind it didn’t even appeal to me. Now I think it’s cool as all hell.

JSolution · 27 May 2022, 08:04 PM

The spending threshold gets bigger and bigger I would never of dreamed of paying so much for watches as I do now lol

brandrea · 27 May 2022, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

The spending threshold gets bigger and bigger I would never of dreamed of paying so much for watches as I do now lol

Same brother

Until I joined TRF, I was a one watch guy

beshannon · 27 May 2022, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

The spending threshold gets bigger and bigger I would never of dreamed of paying so much for watches as I do now lol

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Same brother

Until I joined TRF, I was a one watch guy

Agreed and the turn continues for me.

I am now realizing that I do not need as many watches at high prices. I am close to being done completely.

mountainjogger · 27 May 2022, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Agreed and the turn continues for me.

I am now realizing that I do not need as many watches at high prices. I am close to being done completely.

Evolving is part of life Brian.

As long as one is still learning and changing, they know they are alive.

beshannon · 27 May 2022, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mountainjogger

Evolving is part of life Brian.

As long as one is still learning and changing, they know they are alive.

Agreed

ts3 · 27 May 2022, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Agreed and the turn continues for me.

I am now realizing that I do not need as many watches at high prices. I am close to being done completely.

Just curious - didn't you own a 5711?

beshannon · 27 May 2022, 09:05 PM

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brandrea · 27 May 2022, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Agreed and the turn continues for me.

I am now realizing that I do not need as many watches at high prices. I am close to being done completely.

Actually its funny you mentioned this.... I'm trending in that direction too

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beshannon · 27 May 2022, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Actually its funny you mentioned this.... I'm trending in that direction too

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Cru Jones · 28 May 2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Same brother

Until I joined TRF, I was a one watch guy

Before TRF, I didn’t know having multiple Rolexes was a thing.

travisb · 27 May 2022, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

The spending threshold gets bigger and bigger I would never of dreamed of paying so much for watches as I do now lol

Pretty accurate for me also.

watchwatcher · 27 May 2022, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

The spending threshold gets bigger and bigger I would never of dreamed of paying so much for watches as I do now lol

Ain't that the truth, brother.

TexEd · 28 May 2022, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

The spending threshold gets bigger and bigger I would never of dreamed of paying so much for watches as I do now lol

Yes, I feel the same way. My last two watch purchases total over $100k which seems insane when compared to cars and homes that I purchased many years ago. Oh well, there are no side pockets in the casket.

subtona · 29 May 2022, 12:55 AM

The polar explorer II, hadn’t appreciated it…now it has been an anchor in my collection. It is the perfect travel watch

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Originally Posted by JSolution

The spending threshold gets bigger and bigger I would never of dreamed of paying so much for watches as I do now lol

Great Point, what originally seemed unreasonable no longer applies.

taitun4life · 27 May 2022, 08:09 PM

TT Datejust. Never liked them maybe cos I associated them with older mens wrists :p but I went into my AD with my in-law last year Nov and he tried one on so I tried the YG and Steel, Jubillee Wimbledon dial and that was it. I was hooked.

Got same model in Feb this year

JSol1 · 27 May 2022, 08:14 PM

I guess 2 things for me.
First is owning more than one Rolex. My first and only was purchased in 2005 that I wore as my daily for 18 years. For years I thought how crazy is it that some of my friends owned multiples. I now own 7.
Second, like OP I had zero interest in the Daytona. I remember telling my AD ‘you don’t have to worry about me bugging you for one’. I think it was the anti-hype for me. The hype kept me away. I know own a white ceramic and absolutely love it. Looking to add the black now…

Harry-57 · 27 May 2022, 08:48 PM

Sky Dweller.

It didn't look right. Then I met one and it looked great. The complications and user friendliness gradually brought me round somewhat, but it was the watch in the metal that nailed it.

ts3 · 27 May 2022, 09:02 PM

I grew up with 1990s and early 2000s IWC which I still love. My biggest about face would be owning a Rolex. So far it hasn't happened, but I am not ruling it out any longer. Milgauss Z-Blue, Zenith or ceramic Daytona, who knows...

27 May 2022, 07:16 PM	#1
smg8 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: England Posts: 391	What is your biggest about turn/180? I have recently developed a hankering for a Ceramic Daytona, which has completely surprised me. I had previously ruled it out as overhyped, too small, lack of date, etc etc. I even owed a bimetal (non ceramic) a while back which I sold after about a month as just didn't click. Yet for some reason I am drooling over the ceramic Panda lately, and see it as the perfect next watch So what is your biggest watch collecting about turn? What did you hate and then wake up one day loving? Or what did you buy thinking you loved it and then decided one day "na not for me"?

27 May 2022, 07:40 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,523	Which Daytona panda model do you want? I see that neither of the two SS ceramic Daytona models have a panda dial. __________________ E

27 May 2022, 09:05 PM	#19
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

27 May 2022, 08:09 PM	#27
taitun4life 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2022 Real Name: T.T Location: Fantasia Watch: 116610LV Posts: 299	TT Datejust. Never liked them maybe cos I associated them with older mens wrists :p but I went into my AD with my in-law last year Nov and he tried one on so I tried the YG and Steel, Jubillee Wimbledon dial and that was it. I was hooked. Got same model in Feb this year __________________ RLX: 116610LV \| 126710BLRO \| 226570 Polar Dial \| 126500LN Panda Dial \| 126333 Wimbledon \| 126334 Lumed Stick \| IWC: IW371604 \| OMG: 310.30.42.50.01.002 Get what you love and wear ‘em…..

27 May 2022, 07:38 PM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	My biggest 180 was Rolex itself, as a brand. When I first got into watches in my early 20’s I hated Rolex. I thought they were for arrogant a-holes, and I couldn’t stand the cyclops. I was all about Omega, Breitling and IWC. Then one day I saw somebody wearing a 14060 (that was the current model then) and I instantly fell in love. AND there was no cyclops. I bought one that year and have been a Rolex lover ever since, 20+ years now.

27 May 2022, 07:48 PM	#10
fnfiveseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: London Posts: 171	I would say hate is a strong word. I did feel some remorse as I am not rich and I just spent 10k on a watch which I liked more in the showroom than I did at home. After wearing it for sometime, it is now my daily and would have regretted it massively if I sold it. I think one of the main problems was this "hype" business. There are a lot of people who talk bad on the YMs and if you listen, it will also slowly infect the way you think and it can do so without you even knowing it. Here is the watch in question. I would let my Daytona go before this one.

27 May 2022, 08:03 PM	#12
Wayne Keene "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Sydney Posts: 49	Milgauss for me. Didn’t even like science in school so the story behind it didn’t even appeal to me. Now I think it’s cool as all hell.

27 May 2022, 08:04 PM	#13
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	The spending threshold gets bigger and bigger I would never of dreamed of paying so much for watches as I do now lol

27 May 2022, 08:14 PM	#28
JSol1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New England Posts: 1,933	I guess 2 things for me. First is owning more than one Rolex. My first and only was purchased in 2005 that I wore as my daily for 18 years. For years I thought how crazy is it that some of my friends owned multiples. I now own 7. Second, like OP I had zero interest in the Daytona. I remember telling my AD ‘you don’t have to worry about me bugging you for one’. I think it was the anti-hype for me. The hype kept me away. I know own a white ceramic and absolutely love it. Looking to add the black now…

27 May 2022, 08:48 PM	#29
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	Sky Dweller. It didn't look right. Then I met one and it looked great. The complications and user friendliness gradually brought me round somewhat, but it was the watch in the metal that nailed it.

27 May 2022, 09:02 PM	#30
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,516	I grew up with 1990s and early 2000s IWC which I still love. My biggest about face would be owning a Rolex. So far it hasn't happened, but I am not ruling it out any longer. Milgauss Z-Blue, Zenith or ceramic Daytona, who knows...

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