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ProCoach · 30 January 2022, 04:40 AM

Getting ready for the green flag. Going to be epic!

Chewbacca · 30 January 2022, 04:45 AM

Love it. It’s a display model. Even Rolex can’t get a retail one. Lol

ProCoach · 30 January 2022, 04:51 AM

116503, same watch awarded since 2017. 116520 for a few years before that, IIRC.

gerry100 · 31 January 2022, 02:13 AM

Just in case demand is waning for stainless Daytonas, Rolex is running a beautiful advert all about one on an Oysterflex.....

May have to run to my AD first thing in the morning...

noshake · 31 January 2022, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ProCoach

116503, same watch awarded since 2017. 116520 for a few years before that, IIRC.

Why did they switch from SS to TT? Does Rolex change the watch every 5 years or so?

Mystro · 31 January 2022, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by noshake

Why did they switch from SS to TT? Does Rolex change the watch every 5 years or so?

The waiting list is too long for a SS Daytona even for Rolex.

garyk · 31 January 2022, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

The waiting list is too long for a SS Daytona even for Rolex.

So true. I saw the broadcasters talking about the watch which they had in the studio. They didn’t seems to know how crazy the Daytona and Rolex worlds are right now…

This watch looks so good with your Daytona stuff right here…

noshake · 31 January 2022, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

The waiting list is too long for a SS Daytona even for Rolex.

LoL... It's the race watch that started the craze. If the winner can't get one, no-one has a shot. Maybe he'll just flip the TT and go grey.

Robf52 · 31 January 2022, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by noshake

LoL... It's the race watch that started the craze. If the winner can't get one, no-one has a shot. Maybe he'll just flip the TT and go grey.

Assume you mean flip the watch, not the car.

noshake · 31 January 2022, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Robf52

Assume you mean flip the watch, not the car.

Lol, indeed.

enjoythemusic · 31 January 2022, 04:10 AM

Great race so far! Looong stint through this morning too.

DtownRRS · 31 January 2022, 04:57 AM

Great racing! GTDP Porsche battle was awesome at the end.

TRS1 · 31 January 2022, 05:20 AM

Indeed! The GT battle was excellent!

ProCoach · 31 January 2022, 10:53 AM

The GTD Pro race for the win over the last two hours was incredible.

Jaminet and Vanthoor put on a hell of a show. Pfaff earned their watches, as did all the winners. Tough race!

Vanthoor is a consumate professional! https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/v...QafZhTg_xYuq-M

ProCoach · 31 January 2022, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by noshake

Why did they switch from SS to TT? Does Rolex change the watch every 5 years or so?

They awarded white 16520's in the late 1990's, then alternated between white and black 116520's starting in 2000, then in 2010 they began sprinkling in 116523's among the white dials, then in 2016 finally switched to the 116503 TT until now. Never awarded a 116500LN in this country, AFAIK. Didn't have any. ;)

LeMans 24 is different, they've awarded black face 116500LN's since 2016.

d.n.d. · 31 January 2022, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ProCoach

They awarded white 16520's in the late 1990's, then alternated between white and black 116520's starting in 2000, then in 2010 they began sprinkling in 116523's among the white dials, then in 2016 finally switched to the 116503 TT until now. Never awarded a 116500LN in this country, AFAIK. Didn't have any. ;)

LeMans 24 is different, they've awarded black face 116500LN's since 2016.

Thanks for the info! I have always wondered what references they won. Just slowly getting into Daytonas…my wallet is in trouble

And that last lap, wow edge of your seat stuff!!

noshake · 31 January 2022, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the explanation. Cheers!

ProCoach · 31 January 2022, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by d.n.d.

Thanks for the info! I have always wondered what references they won. Just slowly getting into Daytonas…my wallet is in trouble

And that last lap, wow edge of your seat stuff!!

Yes, both in GTD Pro and in LMP2. Amazing race!

I've had several friends and clients win them at this race over the years.

Also, in a short-lived historic racing series owned by Zak Brown, Bobby Rahal and Peter Stoneberg sponsored by Rolex called Legends of Motorsports.

But, I had to buy my own!

d.n.d. · 31 January 2022, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ProCoach

Yes, both in GTD Pro and in LMP2. Amazing race!

I've had several friends and clients win them at this race over the years.

Also, in a short-lived historic racing series owned by Zak Brown, Bobby Rahal and Peter Stoneberg sponsored by Rolex called Legends of Motorsports.

But, I had to buy my own!

Oh very cool, did not know such a series existed. lol!!

ProCoach · 1 February 2022, 12:16 AM

Here’s Helio’s pic from last night!

Speedy_sam · 1 February 2022, 02:28 AM

*double post* I wish could delete it. I don't think I have all the privileges.

Speedy_sam · 1 February 2022, 02:28 AM

The race and association with Paul Newman is the main reason I bought a 116520 too. I wish I could have got an older Daytona but the used market prices are way too high.

Controversial statement but my Omega Speedmaster will be #1 watch for all time thanks to its space exploration legacy.

ProCoach · 1 February 2022, 06:59 AM

Here's Simon Pagenaud kissing his new 116503 he earned yesterday.

franklee168 · 1 February 2022, 07:05 AM

Forget the watch. Where can I get that big ass box?

Mystro · 1 February 2022, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by franklee168

Forget the watch. Where can I get that big ass box?

The box is the same size, it’s just the Daytona watch trophies are resized to a 18mm case.

Dougiebaby · 1 February 2022, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ProCoach

LeMans 24 is different, they've awarded black face 116500LN's since 2016.

I know it may seem petty, but I am so happy of this … my second favorite race (1st goes to Monaco) and my most special watch.

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31 January 2022, 04:10 AM	#11
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1 February 2022, 12:16 AM	#20
ProCoach "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Peter Krause Location: NC/VIR Raceway Watch: 116520 white index Posts: 131	Here’s Helio’s pic from last night! Attached Images

1 February 2022, 06:59 AM	#23
ProCoach "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Peter Krause Location: NC/VIR Raceway Watch: 116520 white index Posts: 131	Here's Simon Pagenaud kissing his new 116503 he earned yesterday. Attached Images

30 January 2022, 04:40 AM	#1
ProCoach "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Peter Krause Location: NC/VIR Raceway Watch: 116520 white index Posts: 131	Rolex 24 at Daytona about to start, racing for the watch! Getting ready for the green flag. Going to be epic! Attached Images

30 January 2022, 04:45 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Love it. It’s a display model. Even Rolex can’t get a retail one. Lol

30 January 2022, 04:51 AM	#3
ProCoach "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Peter Krause Location: NC/VIR Raceway Watch: 116520 white index Posts: 131	116503, same watch awarded since 2017. 116520 for a few years before that, IIRC.

31 January 2022, 02:13 AM	#4
gerry100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 752	Just in case demand is waning for stainless Daytonas, Rolex is running a beautiful advert all about one on an Oysterflex..... May have to run to my AD first thing in the morning...

31 January 2022, 04:57 AM	#12
DtownRRS 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE PA USA Watch: GMT/SUB/Daytona Posts: 869	Great racing! GTDP Porsche battle was awesome at the end.

31 January 2022, 05:20 AM	#13
TRS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 425	Indeed! The GT battle was excellent!

31 January 2022, 10:53 AM	#14
ProCoach "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Peter Krause Location: NC/VIR Raceway Watch: 116520 white index Posts: 131	The GTD Pro race for the win over the last two hours was incredible. Jaminet and Vanthoor put on a hell of a show. Pfaff earned their watches, as did all the winners. Tough race! Vanthoor is a consumate professional! https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/v...QafZhTg_xYuq-M

31 January 2022, 12:11 PM	#17
noshake "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: 🌐 Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,324	Thanks for the explanation. Cheers!

1 February 2022, 02:28 AM	#21
Speedy_sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: TX Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 65	double post I wish could delete it. I don't think I have all the privileges.

1 February 2022, 07:05 AM	#24
franklee168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: SSF Watch: 116500LN W+B DIAL Posts: 294	Forget the watch. Where can I get that big ass box?

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