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Shade · 9 October 2010, 11:52 PM

Remember guys when I made a vote regarding the gold Daytona or the other gold Daytona?

Well, I ended up with the gold Daytona, not the other gold Daytona hehehe.
Anyway – my wife made me promise I had to stop buying anymore watches for the moment and I have one too many already!

So I also need to “re-think” which watches I really like.

I had to admit there are now a few that doesn’t get enough wrist time, so I think it’s justifiable that I am going to let go one or two… or maybe three…?

So enough prologue, I couldn’t make up my mind, so I visited my dealer and wanted to see the watches myself. Now the gold bracelet Daytona with gold face, was awesome. It had such a great price, it was a no brainer. But when I saw the black face with strap – it was a no brainer for me. I came to realize that I never had liked to wear a bracelet very much anyway, and if I did buy the bracelet version, I would’ve switched it to strap right when I get back home.

Hence, why bother? The Daytona on strap version is much better for strap – since it has the end links and all. And yes – the end links (TO ME) does make a huge difference between looking good, and looking AWESOME.
Well – I bargained extra hard and I got an extra 10% off from the price I listed on the previous poll. And a couple of freebies that keeps me happy.
It’s the weekend now, and I’m enjoying a short break from work, and definitely enjoying my watch! And I'm playing further with the Adobe, I hope my pics are better now.

The dial is great to look at, the combination of gold, black and red is simply stunning in my opinion. It’s what I call “DASHING”. I do wish the small subdial hands are red-tipped however (not all red), I think it makes an added dashing look.

Oh one thing you guys might notice, yes I am not wearing the original strap. It’s because I have such small wrist that I had to CUT the original strap to fit it. I couldn’t be bothered. And they don’t have a great leatherwork person (what do you call them again?), hence they might just end up making more of a mess. So I bought a third party gator strap, and it fits just fine. ☺

Here’s the obligatory wrist shots…

FremStar · 9 October 2010, 11:59 PM

Simply stunning Sir Norman... My Mrs. has requested the same of me and that's why I am proceeding with caution on the Yacht-Master I am looking to purchase because I know I will be on the hook to wait another 5 years to purchase another timepiece (according to her)

Enjoy your Daytona you picked up a stunner and have an understanding lady

HL65 · 10 October 2010, 12:38 AM

Norman--beautiful watch!!! Congrats!!

Dan Pierce · 10 October 2010, 12:42 AM

Absolutely gorgeous, Norman!

dP

Johny · 10 October 2010, 12:43 AM

lovely watch. the strap looks great

buz-lh · 10 October 2010, 12:57 AM

A truly beautiful watch, congratulations.

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 01:06 AM

Very nice Norman!

Totally worth the "no more watches" promise!

Good luck with the abstinence!

RolexABC · 10 October 2010, 01:09 AM

Congratulations mate

Shade · 10 October 2010, 01:24 AM

Thanks guys!

Meeting a friend tomorrow to do some trading and selling.

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shade

Thanks guys!

Meeting a friend tomorrow to do some trading and selling.

Which ones are you letting go of?

sleddog · 10 October 2010, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Which ones are you letting go of?

Thinking of getting another??

Shade · 10 October 2010, 01:35 AM

My friend just called and he told me that he has s mint polar exp II for sale

Maybe if I sell enough of my other watches I can get away with one more rolex hm?

sleddog · 10 October 2010, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

My friend just called and he told me that he has s mint polar exp II for sale

Maybe if I sell enough of my other watches I can get away with one more rolex hm?

You may end up sleeping outside Norman...

Shade · 10 October 2010, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Which ones are you letting go of?

Haha, well at the moment I'm thinking of selling my jlc master geographic and omega speedy away. Since I had two pending offers from two friends that was previously interested but I declined.

And perhaps my zenith t open.

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Thinking of getting another??

I was just curious!

Shade · 10 October 2010, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

You may end up sleeping outside Norman...

Well, makes me feel even more like an explorer no? Hahaha.. But I really liked a polar! Been eyeing it out for some time but never found a great condition one. Mostly black.

I know a few members have sold them before, but I have trouble with import tax duties and customs..

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Haha, well at the moment I'm thinking of selling my jlc master geographic and omega speedy away. Since I had two pending offers from two friends that was previously interested but I declined.

And perhaps my zenith t open.

All worthy trades for a white Explorer II.

sleddog · 10 October 2010, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Well, makes me feel even more like an explorer no? Hahaha.. But I really liked a polar! Been eyeing it out for some time but never found a great condition one. Mostly black.

I know a few members have sold them before, but I have trouble with import tax duties and customs..

The white Dial Explorer is a great looking watch....

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

All worthy trades for a white Explorer II.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

The white Dial Explorer is a great looking watch....

Thus begins the enabling...

sleddog · 10 October 2010, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Thus begins the enabling...

In pairs!!!

Shade · 10 October 2010, 01:48 AM

Aha, that's it! I will trade for“t instead of buying it. I mean she did say not to ADD more.. But didn't mention any trading embargo..

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

In pairs!!!

I think Norm's in trouble.

Shade · 10 October 2010, 01:57 AM

Rob, Jib, you guys are bad influence..

But all is fair in love and war .. As is in getting another Rolex polar via trade.. I should convince my wife that it was pure trade!

mpkRolex · 10 October 2010, 01:58 AM

Very nice looking watch! Enjoy

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Aha, that's it! I will trade for“t instead of buying it. I mean she did say not to ADD more.. But didn't mention any trading embargo..

I like how you found a loophole, Norman!

It was nice knowing you!

Shade · 10 October 2010, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I like how you found a loophole, Norman!

It was nice knowing you!

We'll see whats gonna happen tomorrow. At the least, if i had to sleep outside i get to be a real explorer now won't i? Hehehehe..

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

We'll see whats gonna happen tomorrow. At the least, if i had to sleep outside i get to be a real explorer now won't i? Hehehehe..

I wouldn't mind sleeping in a tent with an Explorer on my wrist!

Chipmunk · 10 October 2010, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I wouldn't mind sleeping in a tent with an Explorer on my wrist!

Jib........"The Master Enabler."

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Jib........"The Master Enabler."

I think Norman's about to be homeless, Alvin!

Chipmunk · 10 October 2010, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I think Norman's about to be homeless, Alvin!

A homeless Explorer.

9 October 2010, 11:52 PM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	My wife made me promise... Remember guys when I made a vote regarding the gold Daytona or the other gold Daytona? Well, I ended up with the gold Daytona, not the other gold Daytona hehehe. Anyway – my wife made me promise I had to stop buying anymore watches for the moment and I have one too many already! So I also need to “re-think” which watches I really like. I had to admit there are now a few that doesn’t get enough wrist time, so I think it’s justifiable that I am going to let go one or two… or maybe three…? So enough prologue, I couldn’t make up my mind, so I visited my dealer and wanted to see the watches myself. Now the gold bracelet Daytona with gold face, was awesome. It had such a great price, it was a no brainer. But when I saw the black face with strap – it was a no brainer for me. I came to realize that I never had liked to wear a bracelet very much anyway, and if I did buy the bracelet version, I would’ve switched it to strap right when I get back home. Hence, why bother? The Daytona on strap version is much better for strap – since it has the end links and all. And yes – the end links (TO ME) does make a huge difference between looking good, and looking AWESOME. Well – I bargained extra hard and I got an extra 10% off from the price I listed on the previous poll. And a couple of freebies that keeps me happy. It’s the weekend now, and I’m enjoying a short break from work, and definitely enjoying my watch! And I'm playing further with the Adobe, I hope my pics are better now. The dial is great to look at, the combination of gold, black and red is simply stunning in my opinion. It’s what I call “DASHING”. I do wish the small subdial hands are red-tipped however (not all red), I think it makes an added dashing look. Oh one thing you guys might notice, yes I am not wearing the original strap. It’s because I have such small wrist that I had to CUT the original strap to fit it. I couldn’t be bothered. And they don’t have a great leatherwork person (what do you call them again?), hence they might just end up making more of a mess. So I bought a third party gator strap, and it fits just fine. ☺ Here’s the obligatory wrist shots… __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

10 October 2010, 12:38 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Norman--beautiful watch!!! Congrats!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 October 2010, 12:42 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Absolutely gorgeous, Norman! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 October 2010, 12:43 AM	#5
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	lovely watch. the strap looks great __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

10 October 2010, 12:57 AM	#6
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	A truly beautiful watch, congratulations. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

9 October 2010, 11:59 PM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Simply stunning Sir Norman... My Mrs. has requested the same of me and that's why I am proceeding with caution on the Yacht-Master I am looking to purchase because I know I will be on the hook to wait another 5 years to purchase another timepiece (according to her) Enjoy your Daytona you picked up a stunner and have an understanding lady

10 October 2010, 01:06 AM	#7
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Very nice Norman! Totally worth the "no more watches" promise! Good luck with the abstinence! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

10 October 2010, 01:09 AM	#8
RolexABC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Saf Ahmed Location: UK Posts: 298	Congratulations mate

10 October 2010, 01:24 AM	#9
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks guys! Meeting a friend tomorrow to do some trading and selling. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

10 October 2010, 01:35 AM	#12
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	My friend just called and he told me that he has s mint polar exp II for sale Maybe if I sell enough of my other watches I can get away with one more rolex hm? __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

10 October 2010, 01:48 AM	#21
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Aha, that's it! I will trade for“t instead of buying it. I mean she did say not to ADD more.. But didn't mention any trading embargo.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

10 October 2010, 01:57 AM	#23
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Rob, Jib, you guys are bad influence.. But all is fair in love and war .. As is in getting another Rolex polar via trade.. I should convince my wife that it was pure trade! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

10 October 2010, 01:58 AM	#24
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,166	Very nice looking watch! Enjoy

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