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ferdinand07 · 26 March 2016, 02:48 AM

Hi guys, this is my first post in TRF. After years of eyeing the Daytona with those numerous wishful thinkings and countless visit to AD just to put it on my wrist and take pictures of it, I finally had the opportunity to get one for myself. Picked it up just one day after 2016 Basel Ceramic Daytona was announced. I knew that the 116520 will be replaced by the new ceramic version and wouldn't want to miss the current version. I personally prefer the SS bezel than the ceramic as to me it looks more versatile (borderline sporty and elegant). I have found hardtime finding watches that sit well on my girly wrist (6'), most of current Rolexes is more on the larger size despite their theoritical size, which although emphasizes wrist presence, but becomes a bit too clunky for my size (e.g. bigger lugs on Explorer 1). But the Daytona is the one that is just nice for my wrist, neither too big nor too small (yes, there is Datejust and AirKing, but I find them too dressy and plain+small respectively). I will wear this on a daily basis, because I agree with some of the guys' principles here, watches are meant to be worn and we only live once :) Tried to check its accuracy, worn it the first time whole day today, played around with the chronograph and just checked, it's +2 seconds in exactly 24 hr (my 3 yrs old GS is +4 seconds). Anyhow, I hope this can be a good start to adding more Rolexes to the collection (Sub No Date next, a bit larger due to its enlarged lugs, but this I guess I can still get away with this). Some wrist shot and pair shots with my GS (please excuse the poor shots, taken form a 5s).

Here to share the Rolex love with you guys as I have just started appreciating all the values Rolex holds. May we all fortunate enough to enjoy what life gives to the fullest, each within our own standards and definition.

Cheers

Hairdude1 · 26 March 2016, 01:29 PM

Very nice!

PTruong · 26 March 2016, 01:32 PM

Congrats!

brandontran · 26 March 2016, 02:41 PM

Love · 26 March 2016, 02:42 PM

Congrats!

ferdinand07 · 26 March 2016, 03:54 PM

Thanks guys!

sea-dweller · 27 March 2016, 01:52 AM

Congrats!

yannis · 27 March 2016, 01:57 AM

Congrats buddy!

Tmac478 · 27 March 2016, 01:59 AM

Nice pair!

TheRolexKingofLV · 27 March 2016, 02:37 AM

Congrats

BlackBay1 · 27 March 2016, 02:44 AM

Congrats and wear it in good health.

ferdinand07 · 27 March 2016, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the warm wishes, guys! Really appreciate it!

ferdinand07 · 29 March 2016, 03:19 PM

Do you guys think Rolex will discontinue the 116520?

Psmith · 29 March 2016, 08:35 PM

Congrats

brandontran · 29 March 2016, 09:44 PM

VERY NICE!!!

26 March 2016, 02:48 AM	#1
ferdinand07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jakarta-Indonesia Posts: 46	My very first Rolex (Daytona SS 116520) Hi guys, this is my first post in TRF. After years of eyeing the Daytona with those numerous wishful thinkings and countless visit to AD just to put it on my wrist and take pictures of it, I finally had the opportunity to get one for myself. Picked it up just one day after 2016 Basel Ceramic Daytona was announced. I knew that the 116520 will be replaced by the new ceramic version and wouldn't want to miss the current version. I personally prefer the SS bezel than the ceramic as to me it looks more versatile (borderline sporty and elegant). I have found hardtime finding watches that sit well on my girly wrist (6'), most of current Rolexes is more on the larger size despite their theoritical size, which although emphasizes wrist presence, but becomes a bit too clunky for my size (e.g. bigger lugs on Explorer 1). But the Daytona is the one that is just nice for my wrist, neither too big nor too small (yes, there is Datejust and AirKing, but I find them too dressy and plain+small respectively). I will wear this on a daily basis, because I agree with some of the guys' principles here, watches are meant to be worn and we only live once :) Tried to check its accuracy, worn it the first time whole day today, played around with the chronograph and just checked, it's +2 seconds in exactly 24 hr (my 3 yrs old GS is +4 seconds). Anyhow, I hope this can be a good start to adding more Rolexes to the collection (Sub No Date next, a bit larger due to its enlarged lugs, but this I guess I can still get away with this). Some wrist shot and pair shots with my GS (please excuse the poor shots, taken form a 5s). Here to share the Rolex love with you guys as I have just started appreciating all the values Rolex holds. May we all fortunate enough to enjoy what life gives to the fullest, each within our own standards and definition. Cheers Attached Images

26 March 2016, 01:29 PM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

27 March 2016, 01:52 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 March 2016, 01:57 AM	#8
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats buddy! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

27 March 2016, 02:37 AM	#10
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Congrats __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

26 March 2016, 01:32 PM	#3
PTruong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Arcadia, Cali Watch: 114060 & 116520 Posts: 673	Congrats!

26 March 2016, 02:41 PM	#4
brandontran "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Paul Location: USA Watch: Daytona 16528 Posts: 173

26 March 2016, 02:42 PM	#5
Love Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sarasota Posts: 188	Congrats!

26 March 2016, 03:54 PM	#6
ferdinand07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jakarta-Indonesia Posts: 46	Thanks guys!

27 March 2016, 01:59 AM	#9
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Nice pair!

27 March 2016, 02:44 AM	#11
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	Congrats and wear it in good health. __________________ Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono Black Bay Red Submariner 114060 Daytona 116520

27 March 2016, 11:56 PM	#12
ferdinand07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jakarta-Indonesia Posts: 46	Thanks for the warm wishes, guys! Really appreciate it!

29 March 2016, 03:19 PM	#13
ferdinand07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jakarta-Indonesia Posts: 46	Do you guys think Rolex will discontinue the 116520?

29 March 2016, 08:35 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

29 March 2016, 09:44 PM	#15
brandontran "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Paul Location: USA Watch: Daytona 16528 Posts: 173	VERY NICE!!!

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