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Old 16 November 2015, 09:18 AM   #1
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New member with a 6265 daytona

Hi all,
First post here and wanted to introduce my watch.
I'm an original owner of 6265 Daytona that I bought for a Christmas present to myself in 1976. I've worn it everyday since purchase through 2 divorces 3 jobs and a lot of manual windings. It runs a little fast but that's ok.
It's had 4 services and the last one was at Jewlers on Time in Newport Beach, CA. I got their name from this forum and appreciate the lead. They said 2 weeks and it was done in 2 weeks. They were very professional and understood what this watch means to me.
I've changed the band and the bubble crystal which scratched easily. But other than that, it is all original and I have all the paper work, box etc.
If I can figure out how to add a picture, I'll post it.
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Old 16 November 2015, 09:36 AM   #2
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Ok, I think I got the picture thing down, let's try this.
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Old 16 November 2015, 09:43 AM   #3
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Welcome to the site! Awesome my friend great story and only if that watch could talk!
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Old 16 November 2015, 11:47 AM   #4
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my grail watch!
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Old 16 November 2015, 01:04 PM   #5
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Very nice. Continue to wear in good health.
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Old 16 November 2015, 01:27 PM   #6
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Welcome to the forum...great Daytona too!
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Old 16 November 2015, 01:29 PM   #7
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Great watch.
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Old 16 November 2015, 01:30 PM   #8
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Very nice, welcome! You had great taste then and now!!
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Old 16 November 2015, 02:19 PM   #9
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Makes me wish I had one of these in my personal collection...soon.
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Old 16 November 2015, 02:29 PM   #10
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You made a wise "investment".Thank You for sharing.
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Old 16 November 2015, 02:37 PM   #11
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Congrats! It's beautiful!
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Old 17 November 2015, 03:39 AM   #12
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Fantastic watch!!
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Old 17 November 2015, 09:06 AM   #13
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A real beauty! And great to see the original owner still has the watch. Did you keep all the bits and pieces that came with the watch, such as the boxes, manuals, receipts? More photos would be welcome. We all love seeing original full sets! Congrats!
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Old 17 November 2015, 09:34 AM   #14
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Welcome. Great watch and story.
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Old 17 November 2015, 09:39 AM   #15
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Welcome to the forum, lovely watch you have there.
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Old 17 November 2015, 09:46 AM   #16
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Old 17 November 2015, 09:51 AM   #17
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Old 17 November 2015, 10:39 AM   #18
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Welcome aboard! Beautiful sigma dial. Cheers
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Old 17 November 2015, 01:12 PM   #19
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Very cool! Would love to see more pics!
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:02 AM   #20
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A real beauty! And great to see the original owner still has the watch. Did you keep all the bits and pieces that came with the watch, such as the boxes, manuals, receipts? More photos would be welcome. We all love seeing original full sets! Congrats!
Thank you all for the kind words.
Yes I have most everything that came with the watch when I bought it.
I have the original receipt, the little owners manual,service receipts,box and more.
However we are in California for the winter and the records are at our house in Wisconsin.
Thanks again
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:04 AM   #21
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Welcome to the forum. That's my grail. Lovely Lovely watch.
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Old 18 November 2015, 04:58 AM   #22
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A great watch and a great story: thanks for sharing!!

1976: (the year I was born )
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:34 PM   #23
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Nice!
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Old 20 November 2015, 01:21 AM   #24
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Lovely. The watch has walked with you through thick and thin by the sounds of it. Great watch. And Hello from England
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Old 20 November 2015, 09:34 PM   #25
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Great watch and story- quite a history. A trusted companion of sorts.
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Old 20 November 2015, 10:10 PM   #26
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Fantastic story and welcome to TRF
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