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16 October 2007, 02:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Bubba
Location: Bitsyville!
Watch: Blue YM today!
Posts: 10,053
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Daytona or not? I'm happy with my choice!
Don't have the patience or desire to place my name on a waiting list for a SS Daytona so instead I went looking for one at grey dealers on diamond street in New York. Not hard to find, but very expensive. Even when combining the purchase with a PP, which my New York buddy purchased, the best price I could negotiate was $11,250. So instead I used that amount to justify buying the following:
TT Blue Face YM (D series) from Tom SS SUB (D Series) BNIB TT JUB DJ ToG (R series) from individual Call me crazy, or other more colorful names, but I am happy with my decision. |
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16 October 2007, 02:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Real Name: Mark
Location: Florida
Watch: Make a guess!
Posts: 1,515
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Looks like you made some really nice choices. I want a couple more, but am waiting for now.
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16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro" |
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16 October 2007, 02:47 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,516
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Good for you
 Instant collection..  I'm not a big Daytona fan so I say, if you can't get one you like, for the price you like; there are plenty of alternatives...this is just one....and a good one at that..
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16 October 2007, 02:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: PETER
Location: Singapore
Watch: 1665 SD
Posts: 768
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Good choices....
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16 October 2007, 02:58 AM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,319
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Good luck - JJ
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Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! |
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16 October 2007, 02:59 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: connecticut, usa
Watch: New GMT2C
Posts: 320
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Amazing!!!
Great choice!!!
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16 October 2007, 03:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 9,631
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Congrats, nobody can call you anything except a lucky devil to have those beauties
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16 October 2007, 03:19 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 77
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A very nice set of watches!
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16 October 2007, 04:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: GA, USA
Watch: SS Sub / SS DJ
Posts: 221
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Nice choices, how far south of Atlanta are you? I'm in Columbus...
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His - SS Submariner Date Hers - SS Oyster Date, Blue Dial "SS Daytona Waiting List" Member NO LONGER! |
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16 October 2007, 04:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Real Name: Bo
Location: Denmark
Watch: Rolex, of course!
Posts: 22,436
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Congratulations!
That was quite a get! Would you post some pics, please? 
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With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw... |
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16 October 2007, 04:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Bubba
Location: Bitsyville!
Watch: Blue YM today!
Posts: 10,053
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North of you in Sharpsburg. When going through Columbus from Fort Walton I get off Hwy 85 on exit 26 (Highway 100 I think) and go the back way. Takes about 25 mins from that point. |
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16 October 2007, 04:35 AM
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Real Name: Allen
Location: SC
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16 October 2007, 04:51 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Real Name: Robb
Location: USA
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 4,939
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Congrats Redshirt. I must say you came out better!!!!!! I have the daytona but something about it just doesnt smile at me!
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16 October 2007, 09:19 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Japan
Watch: ing your back.
Posts: 16,179
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Maybe the white dial one would be nicer to you to contrast with your other two black dial Rolex? Just thinking out loud. I like them both. Black or White Dial Daytonas rock. 
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16 October 2007, 09:20 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Joe, I am so happy you are enjoying the TT YM!!
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16 October 2007, 10:28 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Real Name: Craig
Location: NW Georgia
Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron
Posts: 834
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I've wanted a Daytona since 1985, but rather than pay the absurd gray dealer markup, I'd MUCH rather have the collection you just got! The only thing better than having a Rolex is having a shoebox full of Rolexes!
Rawhyde PS There's some good BBQ and Brunswich Stew at the Sharpsburg exit! |
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16 October 2007, 10:33 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Real Name: dan
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: keystone pocket
Posts: 5,917
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not only do i agree with this comment, but would add...JJ has said on prior ocassions that you must know your buyer...when you buy in the diamond district you can get taken very very easily. example? diamonds that have been drilled with lasers and filled, worth virtually zippo. people get hoodwinked everyday, and when they find out, what to do? eh...go to Better Business Bureau of Manhattan? go back and hassle? same with ROLEX. you are smart to buy from people whom you know have a good reputation for honesty and reliability. great move. congrats!!(DONT BUY FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES UNLESS YOU ARE AN EXPERT!!)
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16 October 2007, 10:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Steve
Location: NYC
Watch: SS Daytona B/W
Posts: 362
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we need pics!
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16 October 2007, 10:39 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Real Name: dan
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: keystone pocket
Posts: 5,917
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turn-o-graphs are wonderful watches...i got talked out of one this summer by my grey market dealer , he just doesn't like em...but i've chafed ever since; i'm an incurable turn-o-graph fan...have you seen the ones with those knock-out dark blue dials? man alive! almost enough to make me forget about the mad obsession i have right now with a GMT II Master-ceramic(help me, help me!).......
how bout some pics of that turn-o-graph, eh?
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16 October 2007, 10:54 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: steve
Location: florida
Watch: several
Posts: 711
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Not a big fan of the Daytona, I like a date window on my watch Steve |
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16 October 2007, 10:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Ken
Location: toronto
Watch: 18K YG Day Date
Posts: 2,985
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congradulations my friend
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16 October 2007, 11:47 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Real Name: dan
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: keystone pocket
Posts: 5,917
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nice video! great music and photography!
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16 October 2007, 01:30 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Sydney, Australia
Watch: Rolex & Omega
Posts: 697
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I went through the same thing a little while ago. Was saving up for a Daytona, but when i was nearly there, I fell in love with and bought my Omega Speedmaster Professional (Moon Watch), my Omega Seamaster Chronograph Professional, and my gorgeous Submariner 16610, which some spare change left over for a quick trip to Thailand with my girlfriend...
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16 October 2007, 01:48 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,887
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Enjoy the watches,the Daytona will come ... one day.
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16 October 2007, 02:08 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Japan
Watch: ing your back.
Posts: 16,179
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Isn't that like taking sand to the beach? Like taking a hamburger to McDonalds? 
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17 October 2007, 12:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Bubba
Location: Bitsyville!
Watch: Blue YM today!
Posts: 10,053
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Forum members are going to start talking if I keep saying thanks! I am in the process of taking close up pictures of the YM and SUB to show the subtle differences between the two. Until I had time to make an in-depth comparison between the two, I had no idea the cases were so different. The YM is more curved and smoother than my SUB. Not to say that is good or bad; just different. Next I will compare my old GMT against the YM and SUB and will post pictures. Lastly, I am SOOOOOOO glad you lost your mind and parted with the YM. PM me with the price of your DJ! Really, not kidding! |
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17 October 2007, 02:06 AM
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17 October 2007, 02:08 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Real Name: Robb
Location: USA
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 4,939
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I really like the more squared case for some reason!!
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126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN |
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