Another “Ghost” incoming!

[Sergio_UKR]

Looks like there were several 126519LN aka “Ghost” purchased recently by the people here so I decided to share pictures of mine too! Picked it up today from AD at pre-increase price of $32.1k.

My ultimate goal was to get a special occasion watch to pair with my Sub Date and DJ41 Mint green. Initially I was mainly considering AP RO 15510 silver dial, but also mentioned to my Rolex AD in January that PM Daytona on oysterflex can be a good option as AP might be a long wait. I wasn’t expecting to get THE message only 4 months after sharing this faint interest

After a brief research I decided to take it and worst case scenario trade for RO if I don’t like it. However after wearing it for half a day I don’t think it is happening )

Watch does feel VERY special, while being rather low key in white gold. From a special occasion I am thinking to flip it to my daily now!

Other first impressions:
- Size is perfect for small wrists. Mine is 6.3-6.5 inch and Daytona looks far better than Sub and a bit better than DJ. Compared to RO it is much more dainty and exquisite. People say that finishing on RO is miles better. I see somewhat better, definitely not “miles”.
- Glidelock in 126519 is a very welcome addition. Clasp size is just right. Not too big like in Sub, not too small like in DJ.
- I actually like a metal ring around ceramic bezel. It makes it thinner and in line with overall design shift to thinner markers and sub dials.
- Oysterflex is comfy as many people mentioned. Doesn’t feel like a cheap rubber and keeps the watch light.
- You are not that stressed about scratching them since bezel is ceramic and strap is rubber. Only vulnerable part is clasp. (Any best practices on protecting it from damage? :) ).

Overall very impressive watch and one that can’t be really evaluated adequately by photos. You need to see it in person to appreciate.







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[Robf52]

A stunner.

[Watchsprings]

Big congrats, that’s an awesome piece and one of my favorite PM pieces from Rolex, I hope to add one someday.

[Tqmb79]

Congrats!

[brandrea]

Congratulations, enjoy it

[huba01]

Congrats

[ZOOK]

Great looking watch. Congratulations

[agriculture&watches]

Congratulations

[996marty]

That’s a keeper
Congratulations to you

[928ktgold]

Very goof assessment and thorough for only having it for a short time. I have the 116519LN ghost and you are spot on

[Bazil]

Hope to collect mine Friday, enjoyed your write up about it .,
There are products in UK, Watch Protect Company that has a liquid compound you can brush on the protect the clasp if you so wish, not sure I will but I’ll see .. some are all for scratches, I sadly own OCD so it can control things a wee bit ..
It looks really good on, is your OysterFlex D/E ? Think the glide lock is a great addition, 2cm I believe ….

[DC116710LN]

Beauty - congrats!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[EnzoT]

Lovely watch, Congratulations

[watchwatcher]

Love it!

[travisb]

Looks great on you. Congrats!

[Sergio_UKR]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Hope to collect mine Friday, enjoyed your write up about it .,
There are products in UK, Watch Protect Company that has a liquid compound you can brush on the protect the clasp if you so wish, not sure I will but I’ll see .. some are all for scratches, I sadly own OCD so it can control things a wee bit ..
It looks really good on, is your OysterFlex D/E ? Think the glide lock is a great addition, 2cm I believe ….

Yes mine is D/E and glidelock closed at 65% inside the clasp. I am still thinking what is the best wrist position for the watch since crown guards and chronometer pushers are rather substantial and want me to move the watch a bit further from hand than I normally do with my Sub and DJ.

Actually I just measured and glidelock gives you about 15mm of adjustment, not 20. Still plenty tho if the OF pieces selected correctly.

I am sure you are already excited about picking it up on Friday, but here is one more picture of the watch in a morning New England sun to keep the hype up!)




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[Jackie Daytona]

Awesome watch! Congrats!

[rmlovett1]

Big congratulations!

[Duke10]

Heck yea! Looks great and enjoy!


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[Rollieo]

Congrats!

Nice assessment on the watch. I have the 11 series and love mine. I was deciding between this and a Patek 5164, glad I went with the Daytona. It just feels more special.

As far as comparison to the RO, I wanted a chrono and I hate how the RO 38mm the date isn’t centered between the hour markers. I think the RO does feel special because of the integrated bracelet, and most people talk about finishing with the RO because of the bracelet giving the entire watch a finished look. But it also makes every part of the watch a huge scratch magnet. I’ve seen a “well worn” RO and man do they look beat up.

[Sergio_UKR]

Originally Posted by Rollieo

Congrats!

Nice assessment on the watch. I have the 11 series and love mine. I was deciding between this and a Patek 5164, glad I went with the Daytona. It just feels more special.

As far as comparison to the RO, I wanted a chrono and I hate how the RO 38mm the date isn’t centered between the hour markers. I think the RO does feel special because of the integrated bracelet, and most people talk about finishing with the RO because of the bracelet giving the entire watch a finished look. But it also makes every part of the watch a huge scratch magnet. I’ve seen a “well worn” RO and man do they look beat up.

Thank you!

I have seen aquanaut in person at boutique and fully agree with you. They are nice, but not as refined as Daytona. Maybe it is just steel vs WG. I am sure in WG aquanaut also feels special, but tough to obtain.

As of RO, yes I am worried about scratches. Maybe at some point of life I wouldn’t care, but currently a 30-40k watch is a big purchase for me and I want it to look great for as long as possible.

I am also thinking about a perfect 3 watch collection and as of now it shapes up as:
1. PM Daytona on OF - daily
2. RO AP 15510 with Silver or blue dial - weekends light use
3. Rolex GMT Pepsi - travel/vacation

I will also have a hard time selling my DJ 41 mint green jubilee fluted as it is such a nice refreshing watch, so it might be a 4 watch collection after all :)


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[KatGirl]

Big congrats! It looks great on you. Wear it in the best of health.

Kat


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[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by 928ktgold

Very goof assessment and thorough for only having it for a short time. I have the 116519LN ghost and you are spot on

Good

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Sergio_UKR

Thank you!

I have seen aquanaut in person at boutique and fully agree with you. They are nice, but not as refined as Daytona. Maybe it is just steel vs WG. I am sure in WG aquanaut also feels special, but tough to obtain.

As of RO, yes I am worried about scratches. Maybe at some point of life I wouldn’t care, but currently a 30-40k watch is a big purchase for me and I want it to look great for as long as possible.

I am also thinking about a perfect 3 watch collection and as of now it shapes up as:
1. PM Daytona on OF - daily
2. RO AP 15510 with Silver or blue dial - weekends light use
3. Rolex GMT Pepsi - travel/vacation

I will also have a hard time selling my DJ 41 mint green jubilee fluted as it is such a nice refreshing watch, so it might be a 4 watch collection after all :)


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DJ41 is a very comfortable watch. As you said thought it is a little big like the sub41. I’m thinking of trading my DJ41 for sure and maybe the sub41 no date for a DD40 white gold blue hombre dial. Let see how the CPO process work out in the future.

[bkay001]

Looks great! Congrats

[PandaLover]

Very nice Huge Congrats!

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Hope to collect mine Friday, enjoyed your write up about it .,
There are products in UK, Watch Protect Company that has a liquid compound you can brush on the protect the clasp if you so wish, not sure I will but I’ll see .. some are all for scratches, I sadly own OCD so it can control things a wee bit ..
It looks really good on, is your OysterFlex D/E ? Think the glide lock is a great addition, 2cm I believe ….

I got a protective sticker kit from Amazon and only used the single strip that covers the shiny part of the clasp. I have no worries anymore as this the most exposed and sensitive area of the watch. I left the brushed areas of the clasp exposed and have had no problems for over a year now. For the new glide lock that is longer you’ll have to find the correct kit that fits the newer style.

[Scottyboy]

Lovely watch and congratulations!

But nobody here cares what you paid for it.

[Bazil]

Trust me, myself and OP did care about what it cost .. Friday was XX and Saturday same watch was XX and 1200 gbp more .. having already been increased a short while ago .. so yeah, when I got the call, same as OP, that cost did matter ..