Got the “text” after five years

[Giangos]

Originally Posted by SubDate

… and KMALONE has left the building.

He K Malone and left alone


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[Slade_M]

Congratulations! That's awesome. Sorry I was late to the party.

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by Rmoor

But you don’t have a panda from an AD. Big difference from the watches you were able to purchase…..

Yea, posts like this are annoying, doesn't acknowledge the canyon between difficult of acquisition between those listed models and the Panda.

[Brich436]

I’ve been waiting five years for a Batgirl but that was just for me to save up the funds. I don’t think waiting five years for the hardest model to source from the AD is crazy.

Yes you can pay 2.5x retail and have it from a grey tomorrow but sometimes the wait adds to the enjoyment……… maybe!


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[daOnlyBG]

Originally Posted by Rmoor

I disagree. I have a Pepsi. I have a 116500 black. I have a hulk. I however am still waiting for a panda from my dealer. I got the Pepsi fairly quickly.

I think it depends on when you got it- for whatever the BLRO got trickier to procure in the past 6-7 months or so. How exactly it fares with the current 126500, I don't know.

OP, congrats on the new acquisition! Looks great on you!

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

No, that was very weird and unfriendly. I have to say that if there is one thing that drives me mad, here on TRF, it is when a member feels it necessary to crap all over someone else’s incoming thread. What’s the motivation there? It’s just wrong! It’s hard to get allocated a SS Daytona. Kudos to the OP for doing what it takes, and being patient. He was rewarded in the end.

Kat

Amen! Just reading this thread now. Where someone is announcing that they got something they’re excited about, I feel that if you can’t say something nice, don’t participate in the discussion. If someone posts a thread asking if a Rainbow Daytona is too flashy, I might say that it’s not something I would wear. But if someone says they just got one, I would never say that. Either congratulate them or say nothing. But don’t say, “Congrats, but I’d never wear it.”

It’s common courtesy. It should be a little more common around here.

[KatGirl]

That person is no longer a member, so the mods did not like his comments, either. We are all enthusiasts here, and should support one and other, even when we don’t like a particular watch that someone is excited to have finally been allocated. Can’t we all just be kind? Bottom line: As you said, If someone can’t say something positive, he should just remain silent.

Kat


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[PaulRF1962]

Congratulations!

[Cassian739]

Congrats, OP!

[Mr. Superlative]

Late to this party, but I echo several others. Congratulations on acquiring an absolute grail of a watch. You did what you had to do, and it paid off. Wear it in the greatest of health.

[JP_2015]

Originally Posted by rlx123

KMalone, I never said I am best friend with the owner, just a good relationship. The watches I’ve purchased were what I wanted and watches I bought as gifts for family members. Waiting was not a problem for me because I enjoy wearing what I already have.

I was being genuine about purchase history and relationship with AD because a member on here had inquired. My advice to you is to approach every information as additional useful knowledge not as a competition. Maybe it can help you get your Panda from your AD.

You’ve acquired really nice pieces for minimum effort and minimum wait time. Congratulations to you. Most would be thrilled with that collection. Why does it matter to you how much I spent and how long I waited? Life is too short to be angry at little things. Good luck with getting your Daytona soon.

For all members who came to my defense…,thank you!


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What a legendary response! Congrats on your lovely watch!

[pandajoe]

Congrats and enjoy !

[Bill2e]

congratulations!!! Enjoy!

[PTCDAD]

My local AD told me it takes a minimum
of $125K spend history to be offered a Daytona. Congrats!


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[ijoinedforthisthread]

Well done, what a great piece! Enjoy your new watch in good health :)

[Rolexfanmiami]

Awesome watch, enjoy in good health

[Mack640dGC]

Huge congratulations and I hope you enjoy your new watch.

That spend amount is encouraging, with my upcoming 126710 GRNR my total spend with my AD is knocking on $90k, In sterling equivalent. I have registered my interest in the 126500LN black dial, fingers crossed it happens in the not too distant future!


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[Fufu_]

Congrats on the Daytona, hopefully I can eventually get one, one day. One piece at a time for me. Looks great whether in a casual or formal setting I think.

[thegrandseirolexguy]

Congratulations, the watch looks beautiful on you.

I couldn’t wait 5 months, let alone 5 years. Your patience is truly commendable.

Enjoy the heck out of that watch!


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[s_haverford]

congratulations!! I am sure the wait was worth it now that the piece is on your wrist.

[madsitalia]

Congrats

[IGY]

Hey: well done for being patient. And that wait has gotten you into the 126500LN rather than the 116500LN. While the jury is out on that, I'd be happier to get the refresh with the steel bezel ring and other tweaks. Also I'm a bit of a technology geek, so I love the high tech in the newer Chronenergy movement even though you can't see it.

(Although some owners on this forum have warned of reliability / amplitude problems with Chronenergy movements in non-chronograph time and time date watches. I would not care: if there are problems them Rolex will put it right for sure.)

Bottom line: congratulations. I wish that I had one!

[daOnlyBG]

Originally Posted by Giangos

He K Malone and left alone


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punny

[doc212121]

Good for you mate, Congrats!

[Hollie_Rollie]

Congratulations! Patience pays off, wear in good health


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