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25 November 2018, 12:43 PM
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Incoming - First PM - 116519LN 18k WG Daytona
I started collecting watches when I was 10 years old. My first was a “freestyle” digital watch with a Velcro “sharkleash band” similar to the first pic. I had a few of those since the band was just so. The Velcro fit and nothing else drew me away from it for a few years. That watch got me hooked.
 Once my lawn mowing business was doing well as a teenager, I purchased my first “real” watch. A red Bezel Swiss army watch for $80.00. That was a lot of money for me back then but it was a great purchase I never regretted. The band was fantastic. A combo of ballistic nylon and leather placed together in all the right places. The Red Bezel popped and contrasted well with the matte grey case. IMO it’s a timeless classic and was the first watch to be launched by Swiss Army.  My watch fascination grew to a titanium Chrono....  Fast forward to today and Rolex has been my watch brand the last 10 years. (Breitling was my intro into automatic Swiss watches). I have tried other brands but IMO nothing comes close to the value and craftsmanship. I feel very humbled with the collection I’ve built up recently considering the challenges with sourcing SS models. Thankfully I have a great AD with a long history that goes back a generation. This is my first PM model and I must say the combination of the rubber oysterflex band, Black cerachrom bezel and heft of the white gold case make this a very special looking and feeling piece. I was on the fence between OysterFlex and full WG Bracelet as a few other members threads have discussed. After a day of use I’m happy with my decision. Here are some pics to confirm “it happened”   .     Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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25 November 2018, 12:58 PM
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Congrats! Wear it in good health. Great post showing the the evolution of your watches.
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25 November 2018, 02:38 PM
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Neat history. What a beauty your Daytona. Congrats!
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25 November 2018, 03:36 PM
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congratulations! its a masterpiece.
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25 November 2018, 04:57 PM
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great post and excellent watch! agree that seeing the history was a sweet bonus.
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25 November 2018, 05:00 PM
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Congratulations!
Welcome to the PM Daytona & Oysterflex club.
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25 November 2018, 05:47 PM
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Congratulations. Love the steel dial.
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25 November 2018, 06:26 PM
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Great watch - congrats
Is there any discount on this model from the AD ? |
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25 November 2018, 07:03 PM
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Real Name: Tom
Location: Honolulu
Watch: 116519LN
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Beautiful watch. Congratulations!
The only discount I got was the tax. |
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25 November 2018, 07:14 PM
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Real Name: Vince
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Welcome to the club, it’s a great watch
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25 November 2018, 08:43 PM
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Big congrats!
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25 November 2018, 09:07 PM
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Real Name: Mike
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Cool story and an awesome watch congrats
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25 November 2018, 10:27 PM
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Real Name: David
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Congrats! Looks great
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25 November 2018, 10:32 PM
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Congratulations.
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25 November 2018, 10:55 PM
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Nice. Your collection is quite nice, based on your sig. May I ask which location is your AD? I see you’re in NorCal too - I’ve been itching for a new timepiece.
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25 November 2018, 11:52 PM
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Congratulations! Beautiful watch!
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26 November 2018, 01:11 AM
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That one is on my short list as well...what a beauty!
 Congrats!
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26 November 2018, 01:29 AM
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Beautiful piece! Congratulations!
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26 November 2018, 03:23 AM
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26 November 2018, 03:27 AM
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After the photo shoot the watch is back in the safe...LVc back on the wrist. Turns out I'm having a hard time connecting to such a pricey watch...No problem with wearing the SS Daytona. I just don't want to ding it up right out of the gates... This is unexpected..
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26 November 2018, 03:59 AM
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Terrific, a favorite of mine
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26 November 2018, 04:40 AM
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Congrats!! It’s such a great watch!
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26 November 2018, 05:30 AM
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26 November 2018, 06:35 AM
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My first watch was a shark too! Back in 94 I was in the 4th grade. I wish I still had that thing.
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26 November 2018, 06:37 AM
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Congratulations
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26 November 2018, 06:42 AM
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Congrats. Great dial.
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26 November 2018, 06:56 AM
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Congrats great story! I totally get the attraction for this model I've fallen in love with this one as well. I'm on the list for next year, it will be my first PM Rolex and first ever PM watch. Love the fact that it looks 'casual' (not a yellow/rose tone and plastic strap) but the WIS'es sure know what it is and appreciate it. Enjoy!
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26 November 2018, 07:28 AM
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I love the daytona, it looks so good in all its variations!! Congrats, enjoy in good health.
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26 November 2018, 07:29 AM
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Nice! I was waiting for someone with the same first watch. Maybe we can coordinate a group buy to get a discount from Target. I hear they are the largest Authorized Dealer for Freestyle.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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26 November 2018, 08:33 AM
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Congrats! Hope to join the club soon
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