Incoming after a long long wait, and current collection

[HippoDancer]

A few weeks ago, my SA texted me, saying "a long time ago, you asked for a yellow gold Daytona on Oysterflex. Still interested?" I was quite surprised to see his message because it was FOUR YEARS ago when I inquired to be put on the wait list for a Paul Newman dial 116518LN. Indeed it was a long time ago! I really like the red and black hands on the old reference, and naturally was a little disappointed to see those features discontinued when the updated 126518LN was announced.

After some back and forth with myself I decided to pull the trigger. One thing I told myself was that it became impossible to purchase the old 116518LN from an AD since it was already discontinued. Even though my preference is still the combo of old dial and hands, very unlikely I am willing to pay a premium to acquire that reference from a grey dealer. Besides, the new 126518LN is also an incredible and amazing piece once I was able to examine it in person and put it on my wrist. And here is the one on wrist shot: