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esm · 19 July 2010, 08:04 PM

i have left London after a blood test this morning (it was bloody painful) till later today...... may not get the chance to pick it up this arvo.

im currently trying to get hold of the wife and see if she can make the trip for me

but it is def. a GREAT news - im bloody excited (can you tell?)

cut a long story short..

never liked/wanted a SS Daytona until Feb this year, so called my Nth London AD and see if she can get me on the list - was quoted about 12 months.

so 5 months waiting on a SS Daytona in the UK isnt too bad

meanwhile, thought I'd email my Bucherer AD in Luceren in Switzerland at the same time to get onto their waiting list - was also quoted about 12 months (they called last month and have advised it should come by end of the year)

the SS daytona will be my first white dial Rolex

looks like there were a few more allocations in the UK recently and world wide - is that a sign of SS Daytona losing its demand or Rolex have increased the supply

(man... why did they have to call on the day when im out of the town

)

ps - nagged them about the arrival of the Sub-C, still September at this stage

the 3570.50 is going to get a mate soon

Tunacan26 · 19 July 2010, 09:32 PM

Early congrats.

Joey_V · 19 July 2010, 09:33 PM

CONGRATS!!!!

Pics!

esm · 19 July 2010, 09:44 PM

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Pics!

yeah, i will try my best to do a Daytona packaging strip tease for the Doc

Speed · 19 July 2010, 11:07 PM

Wow. Chrono-party.

Looking fwd to the beauty shots!!

Puffy · 19 July 2010, 11:31 PM

Well done Eric! Pleased to hear mate. NOw PM me the details of your AD

See my posting from the other day... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=135482

I agree - there are loads and loads around, INternet and grey dealers, all swamped. I too have warmed up to the white dial (the black dial is too cluttered and hard to read whereas the white gives everything breating room).

When I get on and off the Tube at Canary Wharf I usually spot a few. Record spotting was a few weeks back, managed to count 4 Daytonas, a GMT and a Sub.

It has lost a bit of its appeal when young boys straight out of grad school wear them...

esm · 19 July 2010, 11:48 PM

PM sent Anders

spuds · 19 July 2010, 11:54 PM

Get In There!!

(anyone else remember Roy of The Rovers saying that every time he scored?!?

)

mike · 19 July 2010, 11:54 PM

Frogman4me · 20 July 2010, 12:03 AM

congrats! love the speedy, post pics

esm · 20 July 2010, 12:09 AM

thanks guys!

i will soon be back to North London (got my priority straight this time

), will be picking up the wife and head out to the AD later in the arvo.

will have to be out for a dinner thingy this evening, so the pix should be posted later tonight.

i promise to post all pix in one go

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Get In There!!

(anyone else remember Roy of The Rovers saying that every time he scored?!?

)

woo hoo!!!!!

(nope, NFI mate

)

Rolesor · 20 July 2010, 12:34 AM

Congrats - post lots of pictures!

inLine4 · 20 July 2010, 12:37 AM

Big Congrats!

esm · 20 July 2010, 05:30 AM

mini update - managed to get back to north london, picked up the wife and arrived at the AD just abit past 6pm.

It is now sitting inside the bag. Should be home in abit.

Thats all. Thanks for looking.

TSW · 20 July 2010, 05:39 AM

Wooha a big CONGRATS Eric!!

spuds · 20 July 2010, 05:45 AM

brkanand · 20 July 2010, 05:52 AM

Congrats in advance. Enjoy!

rolexdeepsea · 20 July 2010, 07:10 AM

Esm can you please PM me your dealer I got a black one my mate after one a White one

Thank you in advance!

esm · 20 July 2010, 08:44 AM

guys, pix won't happen tonight - got back not too long ago and going to be bedtime soon.

Tomorrow I promise (I'm sure we all know what a 116520 white dial looks like...

)

ersnyder · 20 July 2010, 09:23 AM

One Eric to another, Congratulations! Show the pics when you can, love to see them!

Flyer737 · 20 July 2010, 10:02 AM

Guys, got my Daytona call last Friday from Bishopsgate Goldsmith, getting the impression a few hit London at once, do you think availability has dramatically improved, seems bizarre considering UK is globally competitive due exchange rate and price rise and VAT increase not too far away, any thoughts! Anyway congrats, well pleased with mine!

The GMT Master · 20 July 2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyer737

Guys, got my Daytona call last Friday from Bishopsgate Goldsmith, getting the impression a few hit London at once, do you think availability has dramatically improved, seems bizarre considering UK is globally competitive due exchange rate and price rise and VAT increase not too far away, any thoughts! Anyway congrats, well pleased with mine!

I can't comment on the national situation, but supply at the AD where I work has been very generous for the past 18 months or so. Still a lot of demand for the white dial, much less so for the black dial

Watchdog · 20 July 2010, 10:40 AM

esm · 20 July 2010, 09:16 PM

apologies for the wait guys...

here is a quick wrist shot while i am getting other pix ready for upload...

Fearsome Puppy · 20 July 2010, 09:22 PM

Great wrist shot that'll certainly give PAMs a run for their money. Seriuosly, congrats I have the same combo. Looking forward to the real pics...

Psmith · 20 July 2010, 10:32 PM

Eric - CIA (Congrats In Advance)

19 July 2010, 08:04 PM	#1
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	The AD called - my white SS Daytona has entered their building... BUT i have left London after a blood test this morning (it was bloody painful) till later today...... may not get the chance to pick it up this arvo. im currently trying to get hold of the wife and see if she can make the trip for me but it is def. a GREAT news - im bloody excited (can you tell?) cut a long story short.. never liked/wanted a SS Daytona until Feb this year, so called my Nth London AD and see if she can get me on the list - was quoted about 12 months. so 5 months waiting on a SS Daytona in the UK isnt too bad meanwhile, thought I'd email my Bucherer AD in Luceren in Switzerland at the same time to get onto their waiting list - was also quoted about 12 months (they called last month and have advised it should come by end of the year) the SS daytona will be my first white dial Rolex looks like there were a few more allocations in the UK recently and world wide - is that a sign of SS Daytona losing its demand or Rolex have increased the supply (man... why did they have to call on the day when im out of the town ) ps - nagged them about the arrival of the Sub-C, still September at this stage the 3570.50 is going to get a mate soon

19 July 2010, 09:33 PM	#3
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	CONGRATS!!!! Pics! __________________ 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

19 July 2010, 11:31 PM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Well done Eric! Pleased to hear mate. NOw PM me the details of your AD See my posting from the other day... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=135482 I agree - there are loads and loads around, INternet and grey dealers, all swamped. I too have warmed up to the white dial (the black dial is too cluttered and hard to read whereas the white gives everything breating room). When I get on and off the Tube at Canary Wharf I usually spot a few. Record spotting was a few weeks back, managed to count 4 Daytonas, a GMT and a Sub. It has lost a bit of its appeal when young boys straight out of grad school wear them... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

19 July 2010, 11:54 PM	#8
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Get In There!! (anyone else remember Roy of The Rovers saying that every time he scored?!? ) __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

20 July 2010, 12:34 AM	#12
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Congrats - post lots of pictures! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

19 July 2010, 09:32 PM	#2
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Early congrats.

19 July 2010, 11:07 PM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Wow. Chrono-party. Looking fwd to the beauty shots!!

19 July 2010, 11:48 PM	#7
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	PM sent Anders

19 July 2010, 11:54 PM	#9
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20 July 2010, 12:03 AM	#10
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	congrats! love the speedy, post pics

20 July 2010, 12:37 AM	#13
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	Big Congrats! __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

20 July 2010, 05:30 AM	#14
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	mini update - managed to get back to north london, picked up the wife and arrived at the AD just abit past 6pm. It is now sitting inside the bag. Should be home in abit. Thats all. Thanks for looking.

20 July 2010, 05:39 AM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Wooha a big CONGRATS Eric!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 July 2010, 05:45 AM	#16
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Attached Images __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

20 July 2010, 05:52 AM	#17
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Congrats in advance. Enjoy!

20 July 2010, 07:10 AM	#18
rolexdeepsea "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: england Posts: 251	Esm can you please PM me your dealer I got a black one my mate after one a White one Thank you in advance!

20 July 2010, 08:44 AM	#19
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	guys, pix won't happen tonight - got back not too long ago and going to be bedtime soon. Tomorrow I promise (I'm sure we all know what a 116520 white dial looks like... )

20 July 2010, 09:23 AM	#20
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	One Eric to another, Congratulations! Show the pics when you can, love to see them!

20 July 2010, 10:02 AM	#21
Flyer737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 183	Guys, got my Daytona call last Friday from Bishopsgate Goldsmith, getting the impression a few hit London at once, do you think availability has dramatically improved, seems bizarre considering UK is globally competitive due exchange rate and price rise and VAT increase not too far away, any thoughts! Anyway congrats, well pleased with mine! __________________

20 July 2010, 10:40 AM	#23
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822

20 July 2010, 09:16 PM	#24
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	apologies for the wait guys... here is a quick wrist shot while i am getting other pix ready for upload...

20 July 2010, 09:22 PM	#25
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Great wrist shot that'll certainly give PAMs a run for their money. Seriuosly, congrats I have the same combo. Looking forward to the real pics... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

20 July 2010, 10:32 PM	#26
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Eric - CIA (Congrats In Advance) __________________

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