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Markg · 2 March 2008, 03:34 PM

the clasp; note the "EO" marking, denoting 2007, but there is no "month" number...

the 3/6/9 markers

close up;

we checked my M version against an old Y version my AD had in the store, and the markers were the same material, but the newer ones are square/much bigger, vs. the older ones that were rectangular and harder to see. the AD said that many people are confusing the new markers with sapphire, but that they are just enamel, same as the old markers.

the clasp..

The Band: it said it was buffalo

next, in part IV i will remove the plastic.....stay tuned

Letsgodiving · 2 March 2008, 03:35 PM

That is one beautiful watch. I think this may be the second one I've seen in the last couple of days which is unheard of. This is as close as many of us will ever get to that watch so congrats and thanks for sharing. Great pics btw.

Markg · 2 March 2008, 03:46 PM

Removing the plastic;

i couldnt help myself, i just HAD to take off this piece of plastic and didnt record the before and after pictures;

sorry, it wont happen again. note that i did stick the plastic on the metal so you could at least get the idea it was there and where it came from ...

this is a "before" of another piece of plastic ....

another "before" to make up for the last series where i forgot the "before" pic

and after removing it....

the back; note no hologram, just a piece of plastic

now the face with the bezel protector on.

and with it off

And finally, on my wrist!!!!

you will have to wait for me to remove the rest of the plastic from the watch, and im not sure you really want to see that documented....

mdtddd2007 · 2 March 2008, 03:47 PM

Congrats Mark. Yeah that price increase is nice to beat! Good job!!!

joieboie · 2 March 2008, 03:55 PM

Congratz...Love your avatar

The Mole · 2 March 2008, 04:00 PM

That is a SWEET watch!! Congrats, and wear it in good health.

IMHO the brown strap is the best way to go on that watch.

Obsessed · 2 March 2008, 04:01 PM

Man, I felt like I was ready to strap the watch on, after viewing your pictorial!
Great pictures of a truly stunning watch!
Thanks for sharing.

Markg · 2 March 2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joieboie

Congratz...Love your avatar

its from the "superheroes" stamp collection the post office just put out.
the SubMariner. thought it was appropriate for this forum.

Joey_V · 2 March 2008, 05:11 PM

Abso-freaking-ly stunning! I'm not the biggest Daytona fan, but I dig your watch. Is that SS or WG?

Markg · 2 March 2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Abso-freaking-ly stunning! I'm not the biggest Daytona fan, but I dig your watch. Is that SS or WG?

WG

jasonbellevue · 2 March 2008, 05:23 PM

Congratulations on the GORGEOUS watch, Mark. It looks great on your wrist.

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 March 2008, 06:28 PM

Congrats!

The MET Daytona gotta be one of the most beautiful Daytonas out there!

Wear it in good health!

Andad · 2 March 2008, 06:33 PM

Enjoy your new watch and please post some pics of it here.

JJ, Don't even think about it.

Markg · 2 March 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Enjoy your new watch and please post some pics of it here.

see posts 29, 30, 31, and 33 in this thread for more pictures than you likely wanted to see...

buz-lh · 2 March 2008, 11:39 PM

Congratulations Mark. The dial and the red hands are knockouts.

watchnut · 3 March 2008, 01:47 AM

Beautiful watch, Mark! The red hands really set it off. Are you letting the chrono function run all the time?

Markg · 3 March 2008, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchnut

Beautiful watch, Mark! The red hands really set it off. Are you letting the chrono function run all the time?

for now i am, just to see it work!

i suppose after the novelty wears off i may not, but i cant promise that will happen anytime soon!

BigHat · 3 March 2008, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Abso-freaking-ly stunning! I'm not the biggest Daytona fan, but I dig your watch. Is that SS or WG?

That watch isn't available in SS. All of the special dials are WG. Also SS is only on a bracelet.

xtra3cats · 3 March 2008, 03:27 AM

DITTO

sig-x · 2 July 2011, 01:12 PM

Truly a beautiful watch!! ;)

HPY · 2 July 2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig-x

Truly a beautiful watch!! ;)

This is from 3 years ago

sig-x · 2 July 2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPY

This is from 3 years ago

Doesn't change a thing. Its a true piece of art.

patek97 · 11 July 2011, 04:11 PM

super

2 March 2008, 03:34 PM	#31
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	Part III the clasp; note the "EO" marking, denoting 2007, but there is no "month" number... the 3/6/9 markers close up; we checked my M version against an old Y version my AD had in the store, and the markers were the same material, but the newer ones are square/much bigger, vs. the older ones that were rectangular and harder to see. the AD said that many people are confusing the new markers with sapphire, but that they are just enamel, same as the old markers. the clasp.. The Band: it said it was buffalo next, in part IV i will remove the plastic.....stay tuned

2 March 2008, 03:35 PM	#32
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	That is one beautiful watch. I think this may be the second one I've seen in the last couple of days which is unheard of. This is as close as many of us will ever get to that watch so congrats and thanks for sharing. Great pics btw. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

2 March 2008, 03:46 PM	#33
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	Part IV Removing the plastic; i couldnt help myself, i just HAD to take off this piece of plastic and didnt record the before and after pictures; sorry, it wont happen again. note that i did stick the plastic on the metal so you could at least get the idea it was there and where it came from ... this is a "before" of another piece of plastic .... another "before" to make up for the last series where i forgot the "before" pic and after removing it.... the back; note no hologram, just a piece of plastic now the face with the bezel protector on. and with it off And finally, on my wrist!!!! you will have to wait for me to remove the rest of the plastic from the watch, and im not sure you really want to see that documented....

2 March 2008, 04:00 PM	#36
The Mole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Watch: 116520 Posts: 256	That is a SWEET watch!! Congrats, and wear it in good health. IMHO the brown strap is the best way to go on that watch. __________________ The Mole "Time is inseparable from existence for us ... It enables the real world not simply to be, but to become." Prof. Albert Facquard Inaugural Conference of the 12th International Chronometer Congress, October 2004.

2 March 2008, 05:11 PM	#39
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Abso-freaking-ly stunning! I'm not the biggest Daytona fan, but I dig your watch. Is that SS or WG? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

2 March 2008, 03:47 PM	#34
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Congrats Mark. Yeah that price increase is nice to beat! Good job!!!

2 March 2008, 03:55 PM	#35
joieboie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joseph Location: NORCAL Watch: Submariner Posts: 166	Congratz...Love your avatar

2 March 2008, 04:01 PM	#37
Obsessed Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 20	Man, I felt like I was ready to strap the watch on, after viewing your pictorial! Great pictures of a truly stunning watch! Thanks for sharing.

2 March 2008, 05:23 PM	#41
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Congratulations on the GORGEOUS watch, Mark. It looks great on your wrist. __________________

2 March 2008, 06:28 PM	#42
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congrats! The MET Daytona gotta be one of the most beautiful Daytonas out there! Wear it in good health! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 March 2008, 06:33 PM	#43
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Enjoy your new watch and please post some pics of it here. JJ, Don't even think about it. __________________ E

2 March 2008, 11:39 PM	#45
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Congratulations Mark. The dial and the red hands are knockouts. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

3 March 2008, 01:47 AM	#46
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Beautiful watch, Mark! The red hands really set it off. Are you letting the chrono function run all the time?

3 March 2008, 03:27 AM	#49
xtra3cats Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United States Posts: 931	DITTO

2 July 2011, 01:12 PM	#50
sig-x "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Truly a beautiful watch!! ;)

11 July 2011, 04:11 PM	#53
patek97 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: canada Watch: daytona patek lang Posts: 113	super

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