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Rambam · 9 July 2009, 03:13 AM

*Warning* This thread is just me moaning, if you do not mind then read on.

I`ve been a good boy lately, really I have! I`ve sold all my expensive watches except my LV. I`ve been feeling so sensible lately because of it, thinking that it`s good to have some money in the bank if anything would happen. Well anything happened of course (the elevator in my building broke down) and it`ll cost a nice little sum to get it replaced. No worries, I got money in hand...and then my AD called

She had gotten both the Daytona and the Milgauss GV, I was on the spot within seconds. My mind just went completely blank, all I could think of were these wonderfulle pieces of steel lying in front of me

The GV is just such a cool looking watch, much beefier than I imagined. The crystal emits a cool looking green light and the orange lighthing hand is just killer! The only thing is I think it sits a little high on my wrist, anyone else noticed this?
Then there`s the Daytona... It was my first time trying on one of these aswell, and it just fits my wrist so good. The only thing is it`s got the white dial wich I`m not to crazy about. She said she might be able to trade it for a black dial if I`m really interested.
So should I be interested? I know I should be sensible but I don`t know if I can do it

These are two grail watches and they are offered to me brand spanking new... How often does such a thing happen? Must be a sign right?
Sorry for the rant, but I just had to vent! My mind is still boiling

-Ram

Idle Swede · 9 July 2009, 03:17 AM

Go for it...

Just make some more money for the elevator..........or take the stairs..

Rambam · 9 July 2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Go for it...

Just make some more money for the elevator..........or take the stairs..

Been taking the stairs for a month now and I live on the top floor! If it hadn`t been for all the beer I would`ve been in great shape by now

As for the money, well Im just your average Joe sallary wise, and a Rolex is a HUGE investment, so I need to be sure about this.
Oh, why did I ever join a watch forum

acce1999 · 9 July 2009, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambam

Been taking the stairs for a month now and I live on the top floor! If it hadn`t been for all the beer I would`ve been in great shape by now

As for the money, well Im just your average Joe sallary wise, and a Rolex is a HUGE investment, so I need to be sure about this.
Oh, why did I ever join a watch forum

Average Joes don't have elevators in their houses...

Get the Daytona

Best,

A

mck22 · 9 July 2009, 03:20 AM

Ram you have a tough decision on your hands today. At least you have both of your grial watches to choose from.

esm · 9 July 2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rambam

offered to me brand spanking new... How often does such a thing happen? Must be a sign right?

yes, its def. a sign

it happened to me last saturday, walked into an AD, didnt find a DJ i wanted and asked if they had a GV and then it was offered to me brand spanking new - so i had buy it

. it looks great next to the LV

allanofcalifornia · 9 July 2009, 03:34 AM

Go for the gusto and get the black dial Daytona!

Allan

AndersB · 9 July 2009, 05:12 AM

Keep in mind that the demand/supply ratio for GVs seems to be falling right now. I mean, maybe you shouldn't take rarity into account when making the decision, as the watch seems to become more common.

jason981 · 9 July 2009, 05:28 AM

I would forget about the long term supply and demand issues. Many people get hung up on this and choose a watch based on it which leads to regret later

buy the watch which looks good in your eyes and when you look at your wrist makes you smile.

chu88y · 9 July 2009, 05:33 AM

Daytona is the safe bet

Welshwatchman · 9 July 2009, 05:46 AM

Take the stairs and time yourself with your new Daytona.

alphamale2012 · 9 July 2009, 05:49 AM

Go on treat yourself, you know you want to.

MagnusTB · 9 July 2009, 06:16 AM

Which ad is it? I would love to see them myself

And dont worry i dont have that kind of money laying around at the moment

Rambam · 9 July 2009, 06:57 AM

It really sucks not having an "edit" button, i see now that in my excitement I`ve mispelled decision and probably alot of other words aswell

Well I`ve been thinking and crunching numbers since I`ve posted this and although both are within reach I think the only sane thing to do is to go for one of them and not both as I deliriously thought of at first.
I`ll ask if she can trade the white dialed Daytona for a black one tomorrow, it was the one that made me smile the most and the fit was better than the GV. The GV is really quite chunky for it`s size and having small wrists it just doesen`t look as good. Don`t get me wrong though, I like it but just not as much as the Daytona. Pitty though, since the Daytona is just THAT much more expensive

Thanks for all the good advice guys and for letting me vent my frustrations

acce1999 · 9 July 2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambam

It really sucks not having an "edit" button, i see now that in my excitement I`ve mispelled decision and probably alot of other words aswell

Well I`ve been thinking and crunching numbers since I`ve posted this and although both are within reach I think the only sane thing to do is to go for one of them and not both as I deliriously thought of at first.
I`ll ask if she can trade the white dialed Daytona for a black one tomorrow, it was the one that made me smile the most and the fit was better than the GV. The GV is really quite chunky for it`s size and having small wrists it just doesen`t look as good. Don`t get me wrong though, I like it but just not as much as the Daytona. Pitty though, since the Daytona is just THAT much more expensive

Thanks for all the good advice guys and for letting me vent my frustrations

Good reasoning.

Don't worry about the spelling. Join the club instead.

Best,

A

esm · 9 July 2009, 07:39 AM

I think a blk dial ss daytona would be an awesome new friend for the LV. Wish I can come across one in the near future. Would be happy with a white dial also.

As for the GV case. I didn't find it too big or tall. I don't think I have an above average wrist and it sat quite well and comfortable on my wrist. I didn't notice the additional weight over the LV to be honest.

9 July 2009, 03:13 AM	#1
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	So I got a call from my local AD... (Decition time) Warning This thread is just me moaning, if you do not mind then read on. I`ve been a good boy lately, really I have! I`ve sold all my expensive watches except my LV. I`ve been feeling so sensible lately because of it, thinking that it`s good to have some money in the bank if anything would happen. Well anything happened of course (the elevator in my building broke down) and it`ll cost a nice little sum to get it replaced. No worries, I got money in hand...and then my AD called She had gotten both the Daytona and the Milgauss GV, I was on the spot within seconds. My mind just went completely blank, all I could think of were these wonderfulle pieces of steel lying in front of me The GV is just such a cool looking watch, much beefier than I imagined. The crystal emits a cool looking green light and the orange lighthing hand is just killer! The only thing is I think it sits a little high on my wrist, anyone else noticed this? Then there`s the Daytona... It was my first time trying on one of these aswell, and it just fits my wrist so good. The only thing is it`s got the white dial wich I`m not to crazy about. She said she might be able to trade it for a black dial if I`m really interested. So should I be interested? I know I should be sensible but I don`t know if I can do it These are two grail watches and they are offered to me brand spanking new... How often does such a thing happen? Must be a sign right? Sorry for the rant, but I just had to vent! My mind is still boiling -Ram

9 July 2009, 03:20 AM	#5
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	Ram you have a tough decision on your hands today. At least you have both of your grial watches to choose from. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

9 July 2009, 05:46 AM	#11
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Take the stairs and time yourself with your new Daytona. __________________ ..33

9 July 2009, 03:17 AM	#2
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Go for it... Just make some more money for the elevator..........or take the stairs..

9 July 2009, 03:34 AM	#7
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Go for the gusto and get the black dial Daytona! Allan

9 July 2009, 05:12 AM	#8
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	Keep in mind that the demand/supply ratio for GVs seems to be falling right now. I mean, maybe you shouldn't take rarity into account when making the decision, as the watch seems to become more common.

9 July 2009, 05:28 AM	#9
jason981 Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Ireland/UK Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 93	I would forget about the long term supply and demand issues. Many people get hung up on this and choose a watch based on it which leads to regret later buy the watch which looks good in your eyes and when you look at your wrist makes you smile.

9 July 2009, 05:33 AM	#10
chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	Daytona is the safe bet

9 July 2009, 05:49 AM	#12
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Go on treat yourself, you know you want to.

9 July 2009, 06:16 AM	#13
MagnusTB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norway Watch: 14060M Posts: 27	Which ad is it? I would love to see them myself And dont worry i dont have that kind of money laying around at the moment

9 July 2009, 06:57 AM	#14
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	It really sucks not having an "edit" button, i see now that in my excitement I`ve mispelled decision and probably alot of other words aswell Well I`ve been thinking and crunching numbers since I`ve posted this and although both are within reach I think the only sane thing to do is to go for one of them and not both as I deliriously thought of at first. I`ll ask if she can trade the white dialed Daytona for a black one tomorrow, it was the one that made me smile the most and the fit was better than the GV. The GV is really quite chunky for it`s size and having small wrists it just doesen`t look as good. Don`t get me wrong though, I like it but just not as much as the Daytona. Pitty though, since the Daytona is just THAT much more expensive Thanks for all the good advice guys and for letting me vent my frustrations

9 July 2009, 07:39 AM	#16
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I think a blk dial ss daytona would be an awesome new friend for the LV. Wish I can come across one in the near future. Would be happy with a white dial also. As for the GV case. I didn't find it too big or tall. I don't think I have an above average wrist and it sat quite well and comfortable on my wrist. I didn't notice the additional weight over the LV to be honest.

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