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Old 29 March 2021, 05:21 AM   #61
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It’s a Vacheron overseas dual time, I got this a week ago when I was frustrated by the lack of supply form Rolex..... ironic I know ...




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Very nice. I thought it was a VC. Wasn’t 100% sure though...


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Old 29 March 2021, 05:40 AM   #62
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Thanks for sharing the story OP, I love to hear about how people come to get their grails! Congratulations and wear it in good health!
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Old 29 March 2021, 05:42 AM   #63
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Lovely watch congratulations enjoy
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Old 29 March 2021, 06:52 AM   #64
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Congratulations....enjoy it.
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Old 29 March 2021, 06:55 AM   #65
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what a BIG surprise!!! congrats!!!
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Old 29 March 2021, 06:57 AM   #66
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Thanks everyone, it feels fantastic to finally have this one.

Cousins born a week apart lol




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Old 29 March 2021, 07:34 AM   #67
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Thanks everyone, it feels fantastic to finally have this one.

Cousins born a week apart lol




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VC’s are really growing on me alot... i have to get off this forum man lol


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Old 29 March 2021, 08:27 AM   #68
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Congrats on the Vacheron...I mean Daytona


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Old 29 March 2021, 08:30 AM   #69
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Amazing. Congratulations
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:00 AM   #70
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Awesome story and huge congratulations!
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:03 AM   #71
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Wow! Really special to get one from an AD and without expecting it! Congrats!
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:05 AM   #72
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Awesome! Congrats on the purchase!


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Old 29 March 2021, 09:22 AM   #73
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Wow, great story, John!
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:32 AM   #74
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What an exciting day for me. I finally have my grail and I’m still somewhat in a state of shock.

I have been lusting after his watch for a long time. I’m not the only one, it seems like every second WIS wants this one too.

My Rolex journey has been great so far, I have picked up some great pieces, WG blue dial Daytona, WG Pepsi, YG blue dial sub and others. However my grail has always eluded me and I have resigned myself to a long wait. One week ago I posted that I wanted a new piece and I didn’t want to wait around for my Rolex AD to call, so I pulled the trigger on a Vacheron overseas dial time just a few days ago.

That brings me to today .....

I got home from a big bike ride, 100 kms, sore, tired and hungry. All I wanted was some carbs and a nap. But my wife wanted to take me out for lunch. Driving into the city, my AD called and asked me if my wife was happy with a TT DJ that I bought her just recently. I said she was but that we were a little annoyed that when resizing the watch the assistant damaged a link. She insisted that I bring the watch in so she could check it for herself. I replied that as chance should have it, we were close by so we would drop over in 20 minutes before lunch.

After a couple of minutes of small talk, my lovely AD took my wife’s DJ away to check it with a colleague. Upon her return, she placed the display tray down in front of us. Next to my wife’s watch, was my grail ....

The Daytona SS 116500 LN

I was set up by two wicked but beautiful women! My jaw hit the ground and I didn’t know how to react, I think I said “OMG” maybe 25 times and laughed like an idiot for several minutes.

Anyway, it is amazing, I have it finally and I couldn’t be happier.

Here it is ..... it is just beautiful, more than I thought it would be. Sorry for the rant, enjoy the pics, and yes I did get my carbs in the end too














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Congrats. Great last photo, my wife and I have the same pair.


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Old 29 March 2021, 09:50 AM   #75
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Congrats. Great last photo, my wife and I have the same pair.


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You’re kidding!
What a coincidence. My wife is asking to wear my 116500, I’m not sure that I am going to allow that to happen haha



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Old 29 March 2021, 01:29 PM   #76
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I'm happy for you, congrats.
Your story tells a familiar tale with your series of purchases you were certainly worthy of the retailer bestowing the privilege of the SS Daytona to you


Many thanks Steve.
Next time we go out for a steak and some wine I will be sure to wear it!


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Old 29 March 2021, 01:32 PM   #77
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Congrats and good to hear you got the Daytona at an AD with MSRP pricing and not $35k. So it can happen at an AD and not impossible. How many Rolex watches did you buy from your sale lady?


Thank you Ed, that was purchase number 9 in just over 3 years.


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Old 29 March 2021, 01:48 PM   #78
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You sir are a very lucky man! Amazing wife and watch!
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Old 29 March 2021, 06:00 PM   #79
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Congrats on that beauty. What a great surprise.


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Old 29 March 2021, 06:46 PM   #80
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Good fortune ! I prefer your VC though if I’m honest !
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Old 29 March 2021, 08:14 PM   #81
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Good fortune ! I prefer your VC though if I’m honest !


I am not sure that I agree but it is pretty special as well and I am glad I have them both.


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Old 29 March 2021, 08:39 PM   #82
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Old 29 March 2021, 08:42 PM   #83
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:12 PM   #84
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Nice story, congrats
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:32 PM   #85
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Old 30 March 2021, 12:28 AM   #86
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Old 30 March 2021, 12:32 AM   #87
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Old 30 March 2021, 01:25 AM   #88
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Old 30 March 2021, 01:37 AM   #89
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Congratulations for both the holy grail watches, really happy for you .
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Old 30 March 2021, 02:16 AM   #90
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That’s your VC and the Daytona is grail?
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