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Old 16 September 2014, 09:51 AM   #1
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What to add to Daytona 116528BLA?

So after long deliberation I pulled the trigger and got the gold Daytona with the blue dial that I had become obsessed with. It is great and I love wearing it. I feel like I should baby it though, as the 18k does show little scuffs in spite of me being very careful with it; especially the mirror finish parts of the bracelet.

I next want to get a stainless watch that I can wear for more vigorous activity and am thinking about a GMT 116701BLNR or DS 116660BLSO. (I know, I like blue). I have seen some of each in the for sale adds but the DS seems to be very scarce. Is the color fade dial likely to be a fad or is it something that will be desirable long term? Thoughts?
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Old 16 September 2014, 11:23 AM   #2
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Old 16 September 2014, 12:09 PM   #3
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Well congrats, how bout some pics !!!
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Old 16 September 2014, 09:21 PM   #4
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Old 16 September 2014, 09:31 PM   #5
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Now that's a sexy watch...great purchase. I love the BLNR so get that for your second.. or go with a different brand time piece.
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Old 16 September 2014, 10:50 PM   #6
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absolutely stunning daytona.

as for what's next, since you feel the need to be careful with the daytona's polished bits, i would suggest looking at something other than the BLNR (which has polished center links). maybe a submariner or explorer? or an older GMT?
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Old 16 September 2014, 10:56 PM   #7
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Stunning Daytona...I would suggest the DSSD to pursue your more vigorous activities with...your call if you get the new D-Blue or the all black.
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Old 16 September 2014, 11:37 PM   #8
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What a fantastic watch. Perfect dial for it.
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Old 17 September 2014, 12:00 AM   #9
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With a watch like that, chances are you'll not wear another. Nothing feels and looks like a solid yellow gold watch and bracelet. And it's a Daytona.
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Old 17 September 2014, 12:47 AM   #10
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What's a BLSO?
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Old 17 September 2014, 12:56 AM   #11
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Wow that looks great. I have the TT version with the same dial. I am debating on trading for that version
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Old 17 September 2014, 01:04 AM   #12
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Hmm as I also have a deepsea dweller and I love it and would suggest you to get one but, looking at the picture of your beautiful daytona it seem like yours wrist would be a little too small for the deepsea so I'd suggest a submariner 116610lv if green is fine for you. Or the new sea-dweller ? since you like blue dials I think you might like the green too since daytona you have is already a blue dial :)
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Old 17 September 2014, 01:06 AM   #13
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http://www.rolex.com/watches/rolex-d...x-deepsea.html
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Old 17 September 2014, 02:03 AM   #14
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Now that's a sexy watch...great purchase.

I love the BLNR so get that for your second..

or go with a different brand time piece.
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Old 17 September 2014, 02:06 AM   #15
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With a watch like that, chances are you'll not wear another. Nothing feels and looks like a solid yellow gold watch and bracelet. And it's a Daytona.
Yes actually Bryan raises an important point re gold, so maybe the spectacular sunburst Bluesy might be the only blue watch that will get that all gold beauty off your wrist!

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Old 17 September 2014, 02:11 AM   #16
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Beautiful! Love that dial.
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