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10 August 2010, 06:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Brett
Location: Bahrain, Dubai
Watch: Rolex and AP
Posts: 5,538
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Grail achieved!!
Finally got enough 'spare' (relative term) cash together to purchase a SS Daytona with Black Face!!
A few months back I bought my wife a new Lady DJ (key to new watch acquisition as married men know), and had her old piece serviced here in the Middle East. Anyway, each week when we go shopping I stop by the store and ask for a SS Daytana with black face - no dice, no dice, no dice! Anyway, we went in about 1 month ago, and the Manager says he placed an order with Rolex at the beginning of the year for BHD2.5MM (about 7MM USD) - he says he's not sure what he'll get, but will let me know if he gets a SS Daytona....well, 1 week later while I'm on business in Jordan I get a call...SS Daytonas (only 2, Black or White face)!!! I went in 2 weeks back and bought it for myself as an early B-Day present - got the watch for BD3,900 (just over 10K USD) and it's a V serial!! WOW!!! Really good deals to be had here in Bahrain if anyone is looking for a new piece from an AD I'm happy to PM the contact details. PIX to follow soon! Brett |
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10 August 2010, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Mads
Location: Singapore
Watch: out!
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Congrats on the new watch Brett!
I love reading the stories when people really have been on the lookout for a new watch..and dropping by the AD several times, and then getting it in the end! Well done and hope you will enjoy it!
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10 August 2010, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
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Congrats on getting your grail Brett
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10 August 2010, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Ken
Location: Hawaii
Watch: 5512
Posts: 911
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Great story with a happy ending...
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10 August 2010, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Mike
Location: South Carolina
Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I
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Congratulations, Brett. Looking forward to the pics.
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10 August 2010, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
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Congrats Brett!
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10 August 2010, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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Congrats Brett!!
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10 August 2010, 08:21 PM
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Well done Brett! Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing the pics
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10 August 2010, 10:38 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Ken
Location: Illinois
Watch: Too many
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10 August 2010, 11:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Joey
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: SS Sub 16610 M
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Niiice! It's my Grail too Brett! I got mine recently as well and it's vies for a lot of wrist time.
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10 August 2010, 11:20 PM
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Just when I think I don't want obe any longer...Congrats Brett! Great tenacity.
Maybe 2011 will be my year :-) |
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10 August 2010, 11:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Nick
Location: DFW
Watch: 16610
Posts: 558
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Congrats! when are we going to be blessed with some wrist shots?
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10 August 2010, 11:39 PM
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Real Name: Dan
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Congrats, not many better feelings to be had. Excellent choice.
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10 August 2010, 11:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Portsmouth UK
Watch: Daytona
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Hi Brett,
was that the dealer in Moda Mall or City Mall? I was in the same position in Bahrain 8 months ago. I kept on at both dealers and finally after 4 months the one in Moda Mall got one in. He wanted 4400 BD which at the time with exchange rates and credit card charges would work out at £7,800. They retail in the UK for £6,350. They would not budge on price and I would have to pay tax getting it into the UK. In the end I managed to get one at home from Nairn 1980. Both dealers are very pleasant to deal with but offered nothing in discount. Paddy |
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10 August 2010, 11:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
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Congratulations, Brett!
So what's your new grail now? 
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11 August 2010, 12:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
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Congrats! Looking forward to your pics!!!
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11 August 2010, 01:12 AM
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Real Name: Brandon
Location: Toronto, ON
Watch: 116234
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Congrats! Be sure to post lots of pictures :)
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11 August 2010, 01:17 AM
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Real Name: Phil
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congrats!
love these good AD stories...
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11 August 2010, 01:24 AM
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congrats! wrist shots?
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11 August 2010, 01:28 AM
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Real Name: Paul
Location: New Haven, CT
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Congrats! Share some pics when you can!
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11 August 2010, 01:29 AM
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Real Name: Paul
Location: ATL
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Congrats!
Quote:
 So true, so true!  Enjoy in the meantime and look forward to some pics! --Paul
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11 August 2010, 01:44 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Pradeep
Location: In a crazy world!
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Congratulation Brett!
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11 August 2010, 01:47 AM
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Vacated
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Marc
Location: Connecticut
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Nice!!! I miss my Daytona....
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11 August 2010, 01:51 AM
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No problem with all the new watches in stock at local Mayors jewelery store!!!
The can not get rid of the black Daytona ! They have all the new ceramics in stock!!! |
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11 August 2010, 03:25 AM
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11 August 2010, 03:32 AM
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Big congrats.....
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11 August 2010, 03:41 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Shawn
Location: United States
Watch: SS GMT IIC
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Congrats! My AD had a white face Daytona fresh in the other day for $9925 i think.
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11 August 2010, 05:25 AM
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Anyone watch shopping should look up tik-tok-trev as well, he has THE most amazing hookups for watches. I'm pretty sure any WIS in Bahrain would know him... Mates if mine have sourced rolex, vacherons and panerais off him for bargains and he's been out there for years ;)
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11 August 2010, 05:47 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Chris
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Congrats on the daytona! Enjoy
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11 August 2010, 06:00 AM
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Real Name: Eric
Location: Long Beach CA USA
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Looking forward to the pics, congratulations!
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