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Senna · 21 June 2007, 07:38 PM

First post here so be gentle :)

I will be collecting my brand new aquisition at some point over the next 9-10 days when it arrives at my dealer and really looking forward to it.

First off a little watch history. Like the rest of you guys I love a great watch. Here's what I have so far.

My first good watch was a birthday pressie from an aunt back in the 70's. An Omega speedmaster no less which I still own and treasure.

A long gap later (around 1990) I purchased a Cartier Pasha in solid 18k gold (hey, what did I know about watches

)

I quite liked the way it looked at first but after a few years (and a few stone in weight) mainly kept it in the safe as it really didn't suit my big wrists so I sold it on. I then purchased a S/S Submariner. Absolutely loved this watch.

A good friend of mine had a blue faced gold/steel version which looked great. I then decided to follow his lead and 'upgraded'. After a while, I'd sort of gone off yellow gold. It wasn't so much bling really it just didn't seem to suit my personal taste.

Sold that and bought another S/S Sub. I adore this watch and I don't think I'll ever make the mistake of selling it again as I know I'll go and buy another so no point. It keeps good time, is both understated yet recognised from a mile off, easy to keep clean (just walk in the shower with it) and a joy to wear.

We live in London but have a small holiday home in Florida where much of my wifes family lives. On a recent visit my brother-in-law was talking about watches and I brought up the Daytona subject. Now although Rob appreciates a good watch he doesn't know a great deal about Rolex and in particular what's been happening with S/S Daytona availibility over the years.

'Wadda you mean you can't get a new one. Heck if you want one I'll take you over to the nearest Rolex dealer he has all kinds of Rolex in stock and is bound to have one'.

"Er, Rob, if he has one in stock and I can buy one, open your wallet and I'll drop $1k USD in there for you"

We jump in his truck and head on over.
"Hi, do you have any S/S Daytona's in stock?"

Dealer: "

Rob: WTF

So there you have it, another wild goose chase.

Not sure about elsewhere but here in London (with some dealers anyway), there are waiting lists for waiting lists

I'm lucky enough to be on two (proper) waiting lists and should be on target to pick up a couple in around 2 years time.

At the same time I've been mulling over the usual Daytona problem. White face or black face? After much thought I decided I would prefer a white face Daytona so no matter what came I'd take it as I could always send a black faced model to Rolex and have the face changed.

A few weeks ago I decided that I'd had enough of waiting so I approached the dealer who I'd bought my subs from (who is not an official Rolex dealer by the way) as I know he has a few from time to time (which he sells at way over list of course) and asked if he had any coming in. He has a brand new white faced model coming in around 9-10 days time.

Now I've seen them up in the £7k region but the guys know me well and will be doing one for me at £6k pounds (brand new with seals in place etc). I placed a deposit over the phone and the deed is now done!

There you have it. To cut a long story short, I will soon have a brand new white faced Daytona and I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself

supermarz · 21 June 2007, 08:52 PM

hehe well done senna!
make sure u show us some wrist shot when you got it.
oh and make sure you show your brother in law the daytona too
heh... i can only imagine the excitedness

i myself had a similar experience years ago when i asked for a daytona ss at an AD here in melbourne and the shop assistant had this chuckle and then explained.... but at that time i couldnt comprehend why the chuckle ....

oh and welcome to TRF... i hope you enjoy it

Uncle-AJ · 21 June 2007, 09:15 PM

Hello Senna and welcome to the club, that's a nice introduction and great story. I'm on a couple of waiting lists myself, one for 4 years and the other since January (I'm third on that one). I too would opt for a white faced one as I find it a lot easier to read.

Alex Stylianou · 21 June 2007, 10:42 PM

Welcome To The Forum. Enjoy Your Stay and Your New Watch

Senna · 22 June 2007, 01:45 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.
AJ, good point about easier reading on the white face version.

Uncle-AJ · 22 June 2007, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senna

AJ, good point about easier reading on the white face version.

At my age it's the first thing you think of.

padi56 · 22 June 2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

At my age it's the first thing you think of.

You are still just a young lad Adrian,just certain parts dont work as well as they once did.

Uncle-AJ · 22 June 2007, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

You are still just a young lad Adrian,just certain parts dont work as well as they once did.

Has Brenda been spilling the beans again.

JJ Irani · 22 June 2007, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Has Brenda been spilling the beans again.

JJ Irani · 22 June 2007, 04:31 AM

Welcome to TRF, Senna.....hope you enjoy your stay here!! Great first post!!

Cheers - JJ

Oyster Lover · 22 June 2007, 07:36 AM

Welcome Senna! Nice story!

I think you can find a SS Daytona in the US and from an AD if you really want one, but you'll probably have to buy a couple of watches first... I was told by an AD the other day: "buy a couple of watches, I'll get you one"... Too bad it wasn't the AD that I already bought a couple of watches from!!!

C.J. · 22 June 2007, 07:39 AM

Welcome, Senna. Great intro

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 June 2007, 07:40 AM

SUPERLATIVE WELCOMING
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21 June 2007, 07:38 PM	#1
Senna Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Eric Location: London Posts: 34	Come to pappa First post here so be gentle :) I will be collecting my brand new aquisition at some point over the next 9-10 days when it arrives at my dealer and really looking forward to it. First off a little watch history. Like the rest of you guys I love a great watch. Here's what I have so far. My first good watch was a birthday pressie from an aunt back in the 70's. An Omega speedmaster no less which I still own and treasure. A long gap later (around 1990) I purchased a Cartier Pasha in solid 18k gold (hey, what did I know about watches ) I quite liked the way it looked at first but after a few years (and a few stone in weight) mainly kept it in the safe as it really didn't suit my big wrists so I sold it on. I then purchased a S/S Submariner. Absolutely loved this watch. A good friend of mine had a blue faced gold/steel version which looked great. I then decided to follow his lead and 'upgraded'. After a while, I'd sort of gone off yellow gold. It wasn't so much bling really it just didn't seem to suit my personal taste. Sold that and bought another S/S Sub. I adore this watch and I don't think I'll ever make the mistake of selling it again as I know I'll go and buy another so no point. It keeps good time, is both understated yet recognised from a mile off, easy to keep clean (just walk in the shower with it) and a joy to wear. We live in London but have a small holiday home in Florida where much of my wifes family lives. On a recent visit my brother-in-law was talking about watches and I brought up the Daytona subject. Now although Rob appreciates a good watch he doesn't know a great deal about Rolex and in particular what's been happening with S/S Daytona availibility over the years. 'Wadda you mean you can't get a new one. Heck if you want one I'll take you over to the nearest Rolex dealer he has all kinds of Rolex in stock and is bound to have one'. "Er, Rob, if he has one in stock and I can buy one, open your wallet and I'll drop $1k USD in there for you" We jump in his truck and head on over. "Hi, do you have any S/S Daytona's in stock?" Dealer: " Rob: WTF So there you have it, another wild goose chase. Not sure about elsewhere but here in London (with some dealers anyway), there are waiting lists for waiting lists I'm lucky enough to be on two (proper) waiting lists and should be on target to pick up a couple in around 2 years time. At the same time I've been mulling over the usual Daytona problem. White face or black face? After much thought I decided I would prefer a white face Daytona so no matter what came I'd take it as I could always send a black faced model to Rolex and have the face changed. A few weeks ago I decided that I'd had enough of waiting so I approached the dealer who I'd bought my subs from (who is not an official Rolex dealer by the way) as I know he has a few from time to time (which he sells at way over list of course) and asked if he had any coming in. He has a brand new white faced model coming in around 9-10 days time. Now I've seen them up in the £7k region but the guys know me well and will be doing one for me at £6k pounds (brand new with seals in place etc). I placed a deposit over the phone and the deed is now done! There you have it. To cut a long story short, I will soon have a brand new white faced Daytona and I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself

21 June 2007, 09:15 PM	#3
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello Senna and welcome to the club, that's a nice introduction and great story. I'm on a couple of waiting lists myself, one for 4 years and the other since January (I'm third on that one). I too would opt for a white faced one as I find it a lot easier to read. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

22 June 2007, 04:31 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Senna.....hope you enjoy your stay here!! Great first post!! Cheers - JJ __________________ 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!!

22 June 2007, 07:39 AM	#12
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome, Senna. Great intro __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

22 June 2007, 07:40 AM	#13
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	SUPERLATIVE WELCOMING OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

21 June 2007, 08:52 PM	#2
supermarz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 322	hehe well done senna! make sure u show us some wrist shot when you got it. oh and make sure you show your brother in law the daytona too heh... i can only imagine the excitedness i myself had a similar experience years ago when i asked for a daytona ss at an AD here in melbourne and the shop assistant had this chuckle and then explained.... but at that time i couldnt comprehend why the chuckle .... oh and welcome to TRF... i hope you enjoy it

21 June 2007, 10:42 PM	#4
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Welcome To The Forum. Enjoy Your Stay and Your New Watch

22 June 2007, 01:45 AM	#5
Senna Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Eric Location: London Posts: 34	Thanks for the warm welcome guys. AJ, good point about easier reading on the white face version.

22 June 2007, 07:36 AM	#11
Oyster Lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 472	Welcome Senna! Nice story! I think you can find a SS Daytona in the US and from an AD if you really want one, but you'll probably have to buy a couple of watches first... I was told by an AD the other day: "buy a couple of watches, I'll get you one"... Too bad it wasn't the AD that I already bought a couple of watches from!!!

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