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27 December 2023, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Asia
Watch: 116500LN Black
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New Watch Alert - Daytona 116500LN Black dial
My first post here and just want to share my joy in finally acquiring my personal grail the Daytona 116500 LN Black Dial from my AD earlier this month. I submitted my wish through my boss (who has a very long and solid relationship with the AD) because it's my 10th year in the company and he gladly used his connection to help.
The call finally came early this month and I was actually surprised they'd allocated me the 116500 given that this has been discontinued. The AD also said you are probably the last one to get this from us, so Rolex does ship discontinued models until their stocks are out I guess even 8 months after. Truth be told, I was in two minds because the new model's look grew on me over the last few months and it does look more elegant to me. But, one can't be a chooser when a SS Daytona is available on retail and I made my way to the AD, and after trying on the new 126500 (they had one Panda on display) I left with no regrets as an article on Fratello watches have noted the lugs and case design of the new one made it more in line with the GMT or Sub than the 116500, and it's noticeable when you put them on. I am sure many on the forum have shared but this Daytona is really one of the best watches Rolex made when it comes to comfort on your wrist and it suits my smaller wrist than the Sub (I also own the 114060 Sub) but the weight and lugs of that one really falter when it's compared to this Daytona. I am still not over the euphoria of acquiring this at such a late juncture of the year (I have actually given up) and hope everyone will get what they wish for ! 
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27 December 2023, 04:04 PM
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Real Name: Michael
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Big congrats
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27 December 2023, 05:23 PM
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congratulations!
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27 December 2023, 05:47 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum
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27 December 2023, 05:51 PM
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Location: london
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congratulations for getting the rolex icon!
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27 December 2023, 07:40 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,008
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Congratulations!
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27 December 2023, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dayona
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Congrats! I absolutely love my 116500 black dial that I have since 2018.
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27 December 2023, 10:27 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Congratulations.
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27 December 2023, 10:36 PM
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Congrats on your new watch and welcome!
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27 December 2023, 11:30 PM
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Big congratulations!
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28 December 2023, 12:20 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the forum.
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28 December 2023, 12:25 AM
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Wow, very nice! Fantastic score. A huge congratulations!
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28 December 2023, 12:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Tejas
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Congrats!
 Wish I had a boss like. I can see him now: "A Rolex?!! Buy some stock instead." Would send my wife but I can see her too: "You have enough, stop chasing!" 
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28 December 2023, 12:30 AM
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Real Name: Mike
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Congratulations!!!!
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28 December 2023, 12:45 AM
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Very very nice bird in hand.
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28 December 2023, 12:59 AM
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Congrats and welcome.
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28 December 2023, 01:25 AM
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Real Name: Travis
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Congratulations and welcome! Enjoy that beauty!
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28 December 2023, 01:27 AM
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I’ve had mine four years now and no urge to add or replace it with the new model. Congrats and enjoy your new watch!
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28 December 2023, 06:48 AM
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Congratulations
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28 December 2023, 07:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bay Area
Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial
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Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on the Daytona.
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28 December 2023, 07:41 AM
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Real Name: Mike
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Congrats!!!
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28 December 2023, 07:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Suzanne
Location: Colorado
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Gorgeous! Well done and enjoy.
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28 December 2023, 08:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
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Congrats!
You cant go wrong with either reference but I prefer the 116500 personally. |
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28 December 2023, 04:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Asia
Watch: 116500LN Black
Posts: 2
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Thank you all for the warm welcome ! Probably another few years before I'd consider getting a new watch.
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