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petonic · 7 July 2011, 01:54 PM

I just received the SS Daytona that I bought in Santa Fe over the weekend. I bought it at Packard's right in "downtown Santa Fe." It's funny, because I was just having after-dinner cocktails with a huge watch geek, and asked him his opinion of SS vs WG for a Daytona. He said, without hesitation, a SS. We shot the crap a bit, and he offered to do rudimentary due diligence if I emailed him a second hand offer on the web. He'd look at it, look at the circumstances, the reputation of the seller, etc.

Next day, I see him at a different party (related to the same event), and he said that Packards, right downtown, has a SS in black dial right in the window. He thought that was pretty rare, and speaking to the folks at the shop, it turns out it is pretty unusual. I threw down my credit card, had it shipped to San Fran, and here I am, finally wearing it.

I was really torn by the dial on the WG Meteorite. I mean, that is one sexy dial. But for my style of wearing watches, much like my style with women, I'm probably a single watch man. Who knows, I may catch a bug and start collecting (watches, not women).

The SS is a better choice for me, because I tend to wear the same watch whether I'm wearing a tux, a suit, jeans (90% of the time), or even taking a shower. I thought the black dial was a bit more elegant -- it doesn't "pop" as much as the white dial, but the contrast between the silver SS and the black dial is pretty nice.

Past watches, aside from throwaways, were a Tag 6000 TT SEL, a Movado, and most recently, an iPhone.

The timing of getting this watch was just perfect.

Anyway, thanks for the info, and writing. I continue to read, even if I'm just a single-watch man (for now).

sleddog · 7 July 2011, 01:59 PM

Great story, and congrats on the new Daytona...A special watch indeed!

Enjoy the forums and welcome,
Rob.

sea-dweller · 7 July 2011, 03:16 PM

Welcome from the East Bay!

TSW · 7 July 2011, 04:06 PM

Congrats and welcome!

Starwalker · 7 July 2011, 04:13 PM

Congrats! Wear it in good health!

HL65 · 7 July 2011, 07:23 PM

Congrats and welcome to TRF!!

Art 1 · 7 July 2011, 08:23 PM

Welcome.

nauticajoe · 7 July 2011, 10:12 PM

Welcome & Congrats!

johnbeth · 7 July 2011, 10:15 PM

Congrats and welcome to TRF!

dddrees · 8 July 2011, 01:06 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Great choice, Congrats.

The Floridian · 8 July 2011, 03:19 AM

I would love to see a picture of your watch. Great story and welcome!

dilly_56 · 8 July 2011, 05:36 AM

welcome

Grissom · 8 July 2011, 06:56 AM

Congratulations! A nice Sante Fe memory, as well...... Wear it in good health and welcome to TRF!

ManUtd · 8 July 2011, 07:49 AM

Congrats fellow NorCal resident and Daytona owner. If the AD I went to last weekend had the black dial Daytona instead of the white dial I would've still bought it. Both look equally great IMO.

daunwaun · 8 July 2011, 01:05 PM

Hey congrats and welcome!!

7 July 2011, 01:54 PM	#1
petonic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1	SS Daytona Black Face -- First time Rolex owner I just received the SS Daytona that I bought in Santa Fe over the weekend. I bought it at Packard's right in "downtown Santa Fe." It's funny, because I was just having after-dinner cocktails with a huge watch geek, and asked him his opinion of SS vs WG for a Daytona. He said, without hesitation, a SS. We shot the crap a bit, and he offered to do rudimentary due diligence if I emailed him a second hand offer on the web. He'd look at it, look at the circumstances, the reputation of the seller, etc. Next day, I see him at a different party (related to the same event), and he said that Packards, right downtown, has a SS in black dial right in the window. He thought that was pretty rare, and speaking to the folks at the shop, it turns out it is pretty unusual. I threw down my credit card, had it shipped to San Fran, and here I am, finally wearing it. I was really torn by the dial on the WG Meteorite. I mean, that is one sexy dial. But for my style of wearing watches, much like my style with women, I'm probably a single watch man. Who knows, I may catch a bug and start collecting (watches, not women). The SS is a better choice for me, because I tend to wear the same watch whether I'm wearing a tux, a suit, jeans (90% of the time), or even taking a shower. I thought the black dial was a bit more elegant -- it doesn't "pop" as much as the white dial, but the contrast between the silver SS and the black dial is pretty nice. Past watches, aside from throwaways, were a Tag 6000 TT SEL, a Movado, and most recently, an iPhone. The timing of getting this watch was just perfect. Anyway, thanks for the info, and writing. I continue to read, even if I'm just a single-watch man (for now).

7 July 2011, 01:59 PM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Great story, and congrats on the new Daytona...A special watch indeed! Enjoy the forums and welcome, Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

7 July 2011, 04:06 PM	#4
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats and welcome! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

7 July 2011, 04:13 PM	#5
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	Congrats! Wear it in good health! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

7 July 2011, 07:23 PM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Congrats and welcome to TRF!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 July 2011, 03:16 PM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome from the East Bay!

7 July 2011, 08:23 PM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome.

7 July 2011, 10:12 PM	#8
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8 July 2011, 01:06 AM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. Great choice, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 July 2011, 03:19 AM	#11
The Floridian Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ryan Location: Maitland, FL Watch: 14060 Posts: 187	I would love to see a picture of your watch. Great story and welcome!

8 July 2011, 05:36 AM	#12
dilly_56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAWAII Posts: 1,289	welcome

8 July 2011, 06:56 AM	#13
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	Congratulations! A nice Sante Fe memory, as well...... Wear it in good health and welcome to TRF! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

8 July 2011, 07:49 AM	#14
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Congrats fellow NorCal resident and Daytona owner. If the AD I went to last weekend had the black dial Daytona instead of the white dial I would've still bought it. Both look equally great IMO. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

8 July 2011, 01:05 PM	#15
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Hey congrats and welcome!! __________________ DAUNWAUN

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