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DeepSeaDiving · 30 September 2008, 02:17 PM

Before I tell my story I would like to thank every single TRF member for their comments (good and bad) on all of my threads. Each day I read and post on TRF I not only learn about the Rolex brand but I also appreciate the many life stories shared on this wonder forum. With that being said I would like to tell you about my story with this wonder piece of engineering.

I original went to my AD to buy my first Rolex and I was 99% sure it was going to be a DSSD, but like many others who have seen it in person, its quite enormous if you are an normal sized person like me. At this point I was disappointed because my dream Rolex never looked "proper" sitting on my 6.75" wrist

I was fortunate enough (2 days after trying the DSSD) to get a call from my AD to purchase an M series Daytona. Looking back on this now, I feel I may have jumped the gun because I didn't think of giving some wrist-time for the Submariner, Explorer, or GMTIIc. I've read so many threads about how the the Daytona was the Holy Grail of Rolexes due to its rarity and ever increasing value and this was ultimately the reason why I purchased the Daytona. Granted I won't be flipping the Daytona I felt that my purchase was more logical than emotional.

Well, thanks for reading guys and I would like to hear some of you comments.

C. Davidson · 30 September 2008, 05:06 PM

No regrets my friend. You got the holy grail of Swiss watches. Congratulations and wear your Daytona proudly!

P.S. The Explorer, GMT IIC and Submariner will always be in the case waiting for you.

jdc · 30 September 2008, 05:35 PM

Great you got a Daytona, they are hard to come by. Fine watch as it is it would not be my holy grail, but that is the beauty of loving watches and Rolex - everyone has a different opinion

marke · 30 September 2008, 05:39 PM

great decision,,,, congrats

ashu2289 · 30 September 2008, 05:51 PM

Surely Daytona is the "holy grail" of watches

Enjoy yours in the best of your health

walds11 · 30 September 2008, 06:55 PM

Congrats. It is a great watch, sharp looking with a great movement.

TheVTCGuy · 30 September 2008, 07:22 PM

Deep Sea, first, congrats and obviously <------- I think you made a great choice, but the point I want to make is go with what your heart and passion tell you. If you're happy with your Daytona, by all means keep it, cherish it, and enjoy it forever. But if you decide it's not for you, then go with what YOU want, be it a GMT, DJ, Sub, Air King etc. Don't get something because somone else says it's better. I know a couple TRFers that could easily get a Daytona, but just prefer another model. That's the great thing about Rollies, whichever one you get, you've got yourself a phenominal timepiece!

DDastady · 30 September 2008, 08:18 PM

Congrats.

akhamdani · 30 September 2008, 09:30 PM

Its a masterpiece.Congratulation for your dicision.Enjoy it in good health

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nethskie · 30 September 2008, 10:49 PM

congrats on your purchase

some pics would be appreciated

30 September 2008, 02:17 PM	#1
DeepSeaDiving Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: US Watch: Daytona Posts: 98	My TRF Experience with my first Rolex purchase Before I tell my story I would like to thank every single TRF member for their comments (good and bad) on all of my threads. Each day I read and post on TRF I not only learn about the Rolex brand but I also appreciate the many life stories shared on this wonder forum. With that being said I would like to tell you about my story with this wonder piece of engineering. I original went to my AD to buy my first Rolex and I was 99% sure it was going to be a DSSD, but like many others who have seen it in person, its quite enormous if you are an normal sized person like me. At this point I was disappointed because my dream Rolex never looked "proper" sitting on my 6.75" wrist I was fortunate enough (2 days after trying the DSSD) to get a call from my AD to purchase an M series Daytona. Looking back on this now, I feel I may have jumped the gun because I didn't think of giving some wrist-time for the Submariner, Explorer, or GMTIIc. I've read so many threads about how the the Daytona was the Holy Grail of Rolexes due to its rarity and ever increasing value and this was ultimately the reason why I purchased the Daytona. Granted I won't be flipping the Daytona I felt that my purchase was more logical than emotional. Well, thanks for reading guys and I would like to hear some of you comments.

30 September 2008, 05:06 PM	#2
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	No regrets my friend. You got the holy grail of Swiss watches. Congratulations and wear your Daytona proudly! P.S. The Explorer, GMT IIC and Submariner will always be in the case waiting for you. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

30 September 2008, 05:51 PM	#5
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Surely Daytona is the "holy grail" of watchesEnjoy yours in the best of your health __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

30 September 2008, 06:55 PM	#6
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Congrats. It is a great watch, sharp looking with a great movement. __________________ Adam

30 September 2008, 05:35 PM	#3
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Great you got a Daytona, they are hard to come by. Fine watch as it is it would not be my holy grail, but that is the beauty of loving watches and Rolex - everyone has a different opinion

30 September 2008, 05:39 PM	#4
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	great decision,,,, congrats

30 September 2008, 07:22 PM	#7
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Deep Sea, first, congrats and obviously <------- I think you made a great choice, but the point I want to make is go with what your heart and passion tell you. If you're happy with your Daytona, by all means keep it, cherish it, and enjoy it forever. But if you decide it's not for you, then go with what YOU want, be it a GMT, DJ, Sub, Air King etc. Don't get something because somone else says it's better. I know a couple TRFers that could easily get a Daytona, but just prefer another model. That's the great thing about Rollies, whichever one you get, you've got yourself a phenominal timepiece!

30 September 2008, 08:18 PM	#8
DDastady Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 300	Congrats.

30 September 2008, 09:30 PM	#9
akhamdani Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 500	Its a masterpiece.Congratulation for your dicision.Enjoy it in good health .

30 September 2008, 10:49 PM	#10
nethskie Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: Manila Watch: all of them Posts: 115	congrats on your purchase some pics would be appreciated

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