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14 April 2012, 06:10 AM
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Stumbled across my grail
Having collected Rolex for a few years now, I've continually hankered after a White Zenith Daytona. I've chased after a few only to find that their condition is not what it purported to be or the watch was fine but had no documentation. Anyway, the other day, I was in Central London and was happily browsing the windows of the second hand watch shops when I saw what looked to be a very clean Zenith Daytona. In several years, it was only the second time I have ever seen one in a shop window. On enquiring after the watch, I found out that the reason it was so clean was simple; it had never been worn. It was absolutely mint with not a single mark on it. Even better, it had all its documentation, box, papers etc etc etc. It also had the tritium dial and non SEL bracelet (which I prefer on the Zenith). Having reflected overnight, I decided to take the plunge, agreed a part-ex deal with another watch and walked out the shop ever so slightly poorer but very happy.
By coincidence, I was close to he UK Rolex HQ in St James Square London who provide a fantastic "drop in" service department. Since it had never been serviced in thirteen years, I walked in and asked their advice on what I should do with the watch. Having closely looked at the watch under their high magnifaction lens, wound the watch and triggered the chrono mechanism, the Rolex technician declared the watch to be as new with no sign of work ever having been performed on it and therefore probably best to leave well alone. I now have just one decision to make...... should I wear it or not? If I'm honest, I may take several years to make that decision! |
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14 April 2012, 06:12 AM
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WOW! What a find! Congrats! And Yummy!
 
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14 April 2012, 06:13 AM
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saaaaawwweeeeeeeeetttttttttt
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14 April 2012, 06:13 AM
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That is truely stunning....Big Congrats and I say WEAR IT!!!!
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14 April 2012, 06:16 AM
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Very nice......enjoy.
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14 April 2012, 06:17 AM
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No words!
 , Words - I am starting to feel that the vintage iterations are much more appealing than their modern counterparts! Congrats to you Phil! Wear it!
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14 April 2012, 06:18 AM
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That's got to be the cleanest example of a Zenith Daytona I've seen in a loooooong time! Well done mate!
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14 April 2012, 06:19 AM
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She's a BEAUTY!
Please, wear it!....in good health.
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14 April 2012, 06:20 AM
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oh wow, what a find!
WEAR IT!!! Do not deprive yourself of happiness. |
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14 April 2012, 06:23 AM
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Beautiful watch! Wear it and enjoy!
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14 April 2012, 06:23 AM
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Congrats on getting your grail. No need to torture yourself, wear it.
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14 April 2012, 06:23 AM
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Very nice, Congrats.
Frankly I would have to wear it and enjoy it.
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14 April 2012, 06:28 AM
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Very beautiful!! Congrats!! Zenith Daytonas are simply one of the nicest modern Rolexes out there.
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14 April 2012, 06:30 AM
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It's a very nice example indeed.
I'd be all about adding one of these beauties to the herd if I came across one. Trouble is it would have to be a fair price or my conscience just wouldn't allow for it. Damn impoverished upbringing. 
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14 April 2012, 06:30 AM
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Great find Phil
Nay I ask where you got it from never seen one yet in flesh but that looks stunning Hope you got a good deal mate ?
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14 April 2012, 06:54 AM
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Congrats! Enjoy
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14 April 2012, 06:57 AM
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An amazing watch, congratulations
 If you wear that watch it'll be worth 25% less in 2 seconds, but I would still wear it
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14 April 2012, 06:58 AM
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Nice Daytona
Congrats HANW |
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14 April 2012, 07:14 AM
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Congrats mate if I were ever to buy a chrono it would be this
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14 April 2012, 07:18 AM
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Wow that is a sweet find! Congrats!
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14 April 2012, 07:22 AM
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Congrats--very nice!!
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14 April 2012, 07:36 AM
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Wear that beauty!
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14 April 2012, 07:39 AM
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wow..what a find...congrats!
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14 April 2012, 07:53 AM
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Wow! You're one lucky guy!
I would wear it. That's what grail's are for.
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14 April 2012, 07:55 AM
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very nice! congrats on the new piece
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14 April 2012, 08:00 AM
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Great watch. Wear it and enjoy.
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14 April 2012, 08:07 AM
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A beautiful time piece indeed, enjoy it!
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14 April 2012, 08:15 AM
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Great find! Wear it in good health
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14 April 2012, 08:19 AM
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I am NOT a Daytona fan. But yours is a beauty! Enjoy it!
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14 April 2012, 08:22 AM
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Congrats, absolutely gorgeous! I would say wear it ... but mine is going in the safe right after it gets a complete service/polish. Expecting it back in the safe in a month or so. :)
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