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bradyb · 7 November 2018, 08:52 AM

He’s just a tiny little guy but packs quite a punch! Was never into PCLs or anything polished - lame - but now I get it with the Daytona. Just gotta have it, regardless of the metal. So I apologize to everyone I've never offended.

Cobbled together the funds for what I thought would be a beater as this was the cheapest white gold Daytona on the interwebs (what could possibly go wrong?). For sale by a larger retailer and images were poor and supposedly only the inside box was included and nothing else. Yeah….

But to my surprise I received a complete set, unworn, Z-serial number in perfect condition with a few stickers still on it. Was almost disappointed as I wanted something nasty to turn into a Frankenwatch for fun ("oh the horror, muh panties are bunching up").

Anyway, this thing is great. Currently running 4-5 secs fast but hoping it will settle in based on previous experience. And if not, I’ll go crown down at night as it’s running -1 in that position.

Danny83 · 7 November 2018, 08:54 AM

Congrats

kcmo · 7 November 2018, 08:58 AM

Enjoy!

ltmgeller · 7 November 2018, 09:02 AM

Congrats and enjoy!

Nikrnic · 7 November 2018, 09:48 AM

Congrats! You scored on that one. Ten years old and NOS, Wow. I never liked PCLs until l bought my Milgauss, now l have three with them. Also was never an arabic fan but it looks special on your Daytona and goes with the racing theme (speedometer) It's a beauty. Enjoy!!

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macrowatch · 7 November 2018, 09:54 AM

Nice pickup! Of course, it's not too late to make it a franked watch, always good modification ideas floating around... =)

R!$ · 7 November 2018, 09:57 AM

Congrats on a great watch

JayHantz · 7 November 2018, 10:01 AM

Lovely Daytona. I like the Arabic numerals and the pop of red!

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ap1 · 7 November 2018, 10:05 AM

Can’t say I completely follow your post but yeah man, gold is good

bradyb · 7 November 2018, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Can’t say I completely follow your post but yeah man, gold is good

I get it - and I was just being silly. The translation of my post is that I finally bought a WG Daytona after all these years and now understand why it's such a special piece. I'm blown away, really.

And for those of you on the fence about PM, don't hesitate (especially since the current SS ceramic Daytona is going for about the same price as a gently-used WG version).

Cheers.

ap1 · 7 November 2018, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradyb

I get it - and my translation is that I finally bought a Daytona after all these years and get why it's such a special model. I'm blown away, really.

And for those of you on the fence about PM models, don't hesitate (especially since the SS ceramic Daytona is going for about the same price).

Much cleaner

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RichM · 7 November 2018, 10:29 AM

Huge Congratulations

Joearch · 7 November 2018, 10:16 AM

Classic Daytona, enjoy your watch.

rmlovett1 · 7 November 2018, 10:39 AM

Fantastic looking watch! Big congrats!

imgook · 7 November 2018, 10:51 AM

Love it! Beautiful watch!!

Hodog16 · 7 November 2018, 10:56 AM

Congrats great looking watch and even better sounds like you got it for a great price.

Just beware that dial is notorious for discoloration and turning purple. I remember seeing a NOS one in the case at the AD with a big purple spotch, and they didn't bother having it fixed by Rolex.

However, yours looks immaculate. Nice job!

bradyb · 7 November 2018, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hodog16

Just beware that dial is notorious for discoloration and turning purple. I remember seeing a NOS one in the case at the AD with a big purple spotch, and they didn't bother having it fixed by Rolex.

Noted - thanks. I've seen a couple with splotches around the numbers, so yes, this does seem like a problem with this particular dial. Will be interesting to see how this one ages.

Here's a dial for sale on Ebay as an example:

sensui · 7 November 2018, 11:15 AM

Good going. Can't beat the wrist presence till you go platinum.

hodie9 · 7 November 2018, 11:49 AM

Nice pickup. Never seen that configuration personally but i like it. Congrats.

watchwatcher · 7 November 2018, 12:18 PM

Super nice...huge congrats!

Eatapp · 7 November 2018, 12:26 PM

Amazing! Congrats

Urosfan · 7 November 2018, 12:26 PM

Congrats looks great

Navarino · 7 November 2018, 12:27 PM

Nice find! Congrats!

peterskinner · 7 November 2018, 12:41 PM

Yes, with steel Daytonas at sky high prices, now is the time gold actually becomes 'sensible.' And it really does feel better on the wrist, more substantial.

Nocomment · 7 November 2018, 12:59 PM

Mind me asking how much did you paid for this beauty?

ra77man · 7 November 2018, 04:51 PM

Congratulations - looks beautiful!

drefrank · 7 November 2018, 05:03 PM

Looks great on your wrist!

SS Oyster · 7 November 2018, 05:08 PM

Wow - great news on condition, what a pleasant surprise.

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nuttytomcat · 7 November 2018, 05:10 PM

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HogwldFLTR · 7 November 2018, 06:02 PM

Very sharp watch; well you should be in love. Congratulations!!!

7 November 2018, 09:02 AM	#4
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7 November 2018, 10:29 AM	#12
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7 November 2018, 11:49 AM	#19
hodie9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Kyle Location: Salt Lake City Watch: 116500LN,116519LN Posts: 792	Nice pickup. Never seen that configuration personally but i like it. Congrats. __________________ AP 26480TI; 116500LN White; 116500LN Black; 116519LN OF; 126600; 116610LV; 114300 Black; 16710 Pepsi; 16710T Coke; 16610LV; IWC IW377714; Omega PO 8900

7 November 2018, 06:02 PM	#30
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,667	Very sharp watch; well you should be in love. Congratulations!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 November 2018, 08:54 AM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Congrats

7 November 2018, 08:58 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Enjoy!

7 November 2018, 09:48 AM	#5
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Congrats! You scored on that one. Ten years old and NOS, Wow. I never liked PCLs until l bought my Milgauss, now l have three with them. Also was never an arabic fan but it looks special on your Daytona and goes with the racing theme (speedometer) It's a beauty. Enjoy!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

7 November 2018, 09:54 AM	#6
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Nice pickup! Of course, it's not too late to make it a franked watch, always good modification ideas floating around... =)

7 November 2018, 09:57 AM	#7
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Congrats on a great watch

7 November 2018, 10:01 AM	#8
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Lovely Daytona. I like the Arabic numerals and the pop of red! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 November 2018, 10:05 AM	#9
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,511	Can’t say I completely follow your post but yeah man, gold is good

7 November 2018, 10:16 AM	#13
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,839	Classic Daytona, enjoy your watch.

7 November 2018, 10:39 AM	#14
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,458	Fantastic looking watch! Big congrats!

7 November 2018, 10:51 AM	#15
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Love it! Beautiful watch!!

7 November 2018, 10:56 AM	#16
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,793	Congrats great looking watch and even better sounds like you got it for a great price. Just beware that dial is notorious for discoloration and turning purple. I remember seeing a NOS one in the case at the AD with a big purple spotch, and they didn't bother having it fixed by Rolex. However, yours looks immaculate. Nice job!

7 November 2018, 11:15 AM	#18
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Good going. Can't beat the wrist presence till you go platinum.

7 November 2018, 12:18 PM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,000	Super nice...huge congrats!

7 November 2018, 12:26 PM	#21
Eatapp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 114300 Blue Posts: 480	Amazing! Congrats

7 November 2018, 12:26 PM	#22
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats looks great

7 November 2018, 12:27 PM	#23
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,410	Nice find! Congrats!

7 November 2018, 12:41 PM	#24
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	Yes, with steel Daytonas at sky high prices, now is the time gold actually becomes 'sensible.' And it really does feel better on the wrist, more substantial.

7 November 2018, 12:59 PM	#25
Nocomment "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 111	Mind me asking how much did you paid for this beauty?

7 November 2018, 04:51 PM	#26
ra77man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: lala land Posts: 248	Congratulations - looks beautiful!

7 November 2018, 05:03 PM	#27
drefrank 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 921	Looks great on your wrist!

7 November 2018, 05:08 PM	#28
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,197	Wow - great news on condition, what a pleasant surprise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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