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dman · 30 January 2009, 01:57 PM

Out of the blue my AD called to ask me if I wanted a white dial SS Daytona. Now keep in mind this is also my Panerai AD so they know me rather...erm...at least my wallet....very well.

Well, at first I had no intention of taking it, then starting thinking and decided that not only did I want it, I am having her engrave the back. Not with my name, but that of my five year old son, Dylan Kawika.

I plan to wear it in the regular rotation but one day down the road I will give it to my son when I feel like the time is right.

Never considered myself a Daytona guy, but as of next week I guess I am now.

Just wanted to share this little story with you guys. I'll post pics next week when it lands.

Best,

D

JimSnyder · 30 January 2009, 02:01 PM

Your a good Dad Daren

Mrdi · 30 January 2009, 02:03 PM

The Magic of the Daytona charms in mysterious ways.

dman · 30 January 2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

The Magic of the Daytona charms in mysterious ways.

Funny you say that. I've always considered myself a chrono guy, but I think the hype turned me off till recently. And after I paid for the watch today I had a lesson and low and behold my student was wearing a white dial Daytona (yes, he hit golf balls for the entire hour wearing it, LOL!!!) and all I could think was.....DAMN, why did I wait so long.

I've turned down no less than 4 at list from my various AD's, today I pulled the trigger and am very excited. To be honest, not much about watches excite me anymore, this one is.

dman · 30 January 2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Your a good Dad Daren

Thank you, Jim, that is very kind of you to say. I will say that I love being a Dad and have a wonderful son.

bodybump · 30 January 2009, 02:43 PM

very nice daren....

dman · 30 January 2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

very nice daren....

Cheers, Oscar.

dcmachead · 30 January 2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Not with my name, but that of my five year old son, Dylan Kawika.

I plan to wear it in the regular rotation but one day down the road I will give it to my son when I feel like the time is right.

That's a great idea. I plan on giving my son my watches one day, too.

dman · 30 January 2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dcmachead

That's a great idea. I plan on giving my son my watches one day, too.

I have a SS DJ that was gifted to me by my old boss when I landed my own golf course, it has my name and the years I worked for him as an Assistant Professional. I planned on giving him that one too. What I am worried about is when my daughter gets older if I have to support her "handbag" habit if it is like my wife's.

mfer · 30 January 2009, 02:48 PM

Your son is VERY lucky! Congrats D.

I was wondering why I saw something of yours on the CM...

bwalkerVintage · 30 January 2009, 02:49 PM

Glad to see you excited about Rolex again!

CPCC · 30 January 2009, 02:49 PM

Congrats

dman · 30 January 2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Your son is VERY lucky! Congrats D.

I was wondering why I saw something of yours on the CM...

Thanks bro, appreciate it.

If you mean the SD, that was for the cash, the other one was a duplicate that I was just moving out.

mfer · 30 January 2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Thanks bro, appreciate it.

If you mean the SD, that was for the cash, the other one was a duplicate that I was just moving out.

You had a dupe 233?

dman · 30 January 2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

You had a dupe 233?

Weird story, I'll PM ya.

chenx15 · 30 January 2009, 02:55 PM

finally! congratulations!

oyster21 · 30 January 2009, 02:58 PM

Congrat Dman. Beautiful watch, great thought for your son. Surely he has an awesome dad. Wear in good health!

onkyo · 30 January 2009, 03:03 PM

Congrats on the joining the Daytona club.

Your son will be a very lucky young man one day.

All I got when I became a young man 20 years ago was a swift kick in the ass.

dman · 30 January 2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Congrats on the joining the Daytona club.

Your son will be a very lucky young man one day.

All I got when I became a young man 20 years ago was a swift kick in the ass.

I made the comment tonight to my wife that maybe when he graduated college or even when he gets married. The little SA told me he would get married tomorrow if he could own a Rolex. I was LOL!

dman · 30 January 2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oyster21

Congrat Dman. Beautiful watch, great thought for your son. Surely he has an awesome dad. Wear in good health!

Thanks for the nice words m8!!

dman · 30 January 2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Glad to see you excited about Rolex again!

Not about it being a Rolex, though it is a beautiful watch. But more about it being something that I will enjoy and then share with my main man.

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Originally Posted by CPCC

Congrats

Thanks bro!!

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Originally Posted by chenx15

finally! congratulations!

LOL, It will mesh well with my Panerai, LOL!

TheVTCGuy · 30 January 2009, 03:15 PM

You'll love your Daytona

sea-dweller · 30 January 2009, 03:19 PM

Congrats !

dman · 30 January 2009, 03:22 PM

Thanks Paul and Dennis. I have actually owned some version of every sports model from Rolex, except the Daytona so this should be cool.

kokovovoru · 30 January 2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Out of the blue my AD called to ask me if I wanted a white dial SS Daytona. Now keep in mind this is also my Panerai AD so they know me rather...erm...at least my wallet....very well.

Well, at first I had no intention of taking it, then starting thinking and decided that not only did I want it, I am having her engrave the back. Not with my name, but that of my five year old son, Dylan Kawika.

I plan to wear it in the regular rotation but one day down the road I will give it to my son when I feel like the time is right.

Never considered myself a Daytona guy, but as of next week I guess I am now.

Just wanted to share this little story with you guys. I'll post pics next week when it lands.

Best,

D

Congradulation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: cheers:

I know you are going to enjoy it for the years to come. It's an amazing watch.

Lol-x · 30 January 2009, 03:32 PM

That's a great thought by you Daren, really great

dman · 30 January 2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kokovovoru

Congradulation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: cheers:

I know you are going to enjoy it for the years to come. It's an amazing watch.

Thank you!!

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

That's a great thought by you Daren, really great

Thanks, mate. I am excited for lil D to see it.

JJ Irani · 30 January 2009, 03:37 PM

You've always been the best guy I've known, Daren.

Congrats on the Daytona - your wife and kids are so lucky to have your support and shoulder to lean on.

Now........would you like to adopt me!!??

JJ

dman · 30 January 2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You've always been the best guy I've known, Daren.

Congrats on the Daytona - your wife and kids are so lucky to have your support and shoulder to lean on.

Now........would you like to adopt me!!??

JJ

Too kind my old friend. Damn, we've known each other since before my kids were born huh? And you are really old too, so you really are my old friend. LOL!

Thanks JJ, you really are too kind and I've told you, I always have an extra room for a crazy Kiwi loon.

Andad · 30 January 2009, 03:41 PM

Good work Darren.

30 January 2009, 01:57 PM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I've owned most Rolex models, I did a first today.... Out of the blue my AD called to ask me if I wanted a white dial SS Daytona. Now keep in mind this is also my Panerai AD so they know me rather...erm...at least my wallet....very well. Well, at first I had no intention of taking it, then starting thinking and decided that not only did I want it, I am having her engrave the back. Not with my name, but that of my five year old son, Dylan Kawika. I plan to wear it in the regular rotation but one day down the road I will give it to my son when I feel like the time is right. Never considered myself a Daytona guy, but as of next week I guess I am now. Just wanted to share this little story with you guys. I'll post pics next week when it lands. Best, D __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

30 January 2009, 02:01 PM	#2
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Your a good Dad Daren __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

30 January 2009, 02:43 PM	#6
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	very nice daren.... __________________

30 January 2009, 02:48 PM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Your son is VERY lucky! Congrats D. I was wondering why I saw something of yours on the CM... __________________ member#3242

30 January 2009, 02:49 PM	#12
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Congrats __________________

30 January 2009, 02:03 PM	#3
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	The Magic of the Daytona charms in mysterious ways.

30 January 2009, 02:49 PM	#11
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Glad to see you excited about Rolex again!

30 January 2009, 02:55 PM	#16
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	finally! congratulations! __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

30 January 2009, 02:58 PM	#17
oyster21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 2 continents Posts: 198	Congrat Dman. Beautiful watch, great thought for your son. Surely he has an awesome dad. Wear in good health! __________________ ------------------------- several watches...

30 January 2009, 03:03 PM	#18
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Congrats on the joining the Daytona club. Your son will be a very lucky young man one day. All I got when I became a young man 20 years ago was a swift kick in the ass.

30 January 2009, 03:15 PM	#22
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	You'll love your Daytona

30 January 2009, 03:19 PM	#23
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)

30 January 2009, 03:22 PM	#24
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Thanks Paul and Dennis. I have actually owned some version of every sports model from Rolex, except the Daytona so this should be cool. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

30 January 2009, 03:32 PM	#26
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	That's a great thought by you Daren, really great __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 January 2009, 03:37 PM	#28
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	You've always been the best guy I've known, Daren. Congrats on the Daytona - your wife and kids are so lucky to have your support and shoulder to lean on. Now........would you like to adopt me!!?? 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!!

30 January 2009, 03:41 PM	#30
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Good work Darren. __________________ E

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