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Old 18 May 2022, 06:46 PM   #31
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Awesome set.

Story please … got them at the same time ? Bought the ____ one, then ____ months / years later I got the ____ .

Always wanted both … once I got the ___, I knew I had to have the ____.

When you land the world record, you don’t just tell people … “I caught a fish.” (Lol)

Details, DETAILS, please.
Thank you for all the friendly comments guys.

The story behind it is quite complicated; what would you expect for a watch that has been hard to become since its release in the late 80s.

I already owned the 116520 with steel bezel, purchased in 2011 from AD (Yeah that was still possible in those days..)

When the ceramic bezel was released in 2016, it was clear to me that sooner or later I wanted to own one, not as an investment (I am not interested in watch investments), but for daily wear. The ceramice bezel basically is a small detail, but it is IMHO a complete game changer because of the new feel and look of the Daytona. Some prefer the steel bezel, I was immediately taken by the ceramic one.

Two years ago I REALLY wanted one. So I decided to go grey because life is too short for a long and unsure wait. I purchased one, new and unworn for 25k, which seems a quite reasonable price today....

14 months later I was offered to get the white one (which was actually not on my radar), and I could manage to make a reasonable deal with my 116520 which has also dramatically increased in price.

Well, and know I am done (at least for the moment, haha..)

Have a great day all,

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Old 18 May 2022, 07:57 PM   #32
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Love them both! Congrats!
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Old 18 May 2022, 09:17 PM   #33
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I prefer The Original 116520. Ceramic it’s only a copy
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Old 18 May 2022, 09:18 PM   #34
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Old 19 May 2022, 01:38 AM   #35
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I was just about to say...... then I saw this. Yes! And they are beauties
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Old 19 May 2022, 03:53 AM   #36
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Thank you for all the friendly comments guys.

The story behind it is quite complicated; what would you expect for a watch that has been hard to become since its release in the late 80s.

I already owned the 116520 with steel bezel, purchased in 2011 from AD (Yeah that was still possible in those days..)

When the ceramic bezel was released in 2016, it was clear to me that sooner or later I wanted to own one, not as an investment (I am not interested in watch investments), but for daily wear. The ceramice bezel basically is a small detail, but it is IMHO a complete game changer because of the new feel and look of the Daytona. Some prefer the steel bezel, I was immediately taken by the ceramic one.

Two years ago I REALLY wanted one. So I decided to go grey because life is too short for a long and unsure wait. I purchased one, new and unworn for 25k, which seems a quite reasonable price today....

14 months later I was offered to get the white one (which was actually not on my radar), and I could manage to make a reasonable deal with my 116520 which has also dramatically increased in price.

Well, and know I am done (at least for the moment, haha..)

Have a great day all,

Tom

Grey !!?? In Switzerland !!!???

I had (jealous) visions of Rolex, Patek, APs, … hanging from the trees in Switzerland !!! (Lol)

Good story, and a great duo.
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Old 19 May 2022, 03:59 AM   #37
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Old 19 May 2022, 04:21 AM   #38
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Old 19 May 2022, 04:22 AM   #39
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“BOOB”…….That is a heck of a heavy hitter combo.
Are we talking about watches here?
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Old 19 May 2022, 04:40 AM   #40
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Grey !!?? In Switzerland !!!???

I had (jealous) visions of Rolex, Patek, APs, … hanging from the trees in Switzerland !!! (Lol)

Good story, and a great duo.
LOL, unfortunately not, same rules in Switzerland as elsewhere...

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Old 19 May 2022, 04:42 AM   #41
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Yes that is it!

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Old 19 May 2022, 04:43 AM   #42
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Perfetc Panda dog!

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Old 19 May 2022, 06:01 AM   #43
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LOL, unfortunately not, same rules in Switzerland as elsewhere...

Wristshot of the black one:
I think I actually prefer the Black Dial, but it’s close (51/49) … but since I already have a Black Dial Submariner, I am “Waitlisting” for the White Dial.

I like your solution to the which is better debate … get both !!!
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Old 19 May 2022, 07:13 AM   #44
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Perfetc Panda dog!

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Now thats a Panda I would like to have!!!
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Old 19 May 2022, 07:18 AM   #45
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New model next year ...
Calling my AD right now to get on the wait list.
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Haha-- I'll call it The Two-Face!
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Old 19 May 2022, 07:21 AM   #46
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Old 19 May 2022, 10:45 AM   #47
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You have the yin and yang sir! Lookin good! I would probably wear the black at night/dinners/parties, etc. and the white during the day/work/vacation.
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Old 19 May 2022, 11:15 AM   #48
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This thread is so black and white. Cheers.
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Old 19 May 2022, 11:48 AM   #49
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Calling my AD right now to get on the wait list.
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Reverse the black and white for night and day, and I'd actually consider wearing that eccentric piece.
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Old 19 May 2022, 11:49 AM   #50
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I actually prefer the black. I think the white is way over hypered, but to each their own.
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Old 19 May 2022, 01:43 PM   #51
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Congrats...

I prefer the white 116500 but the black 116520. Anyone else?
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Old 20 May 2022, 12:19 AM   #52
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Nice duo, big congrats
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Old 20 May 2022, 09:49 AM   #53
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Congrats! Still waiting to get one, let alone two. Hope you got them at MSRP, but wonderful watches regardless.


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Old 20 May 2022, 07:32 PM   #55
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congrats. I wish I can have just one. either one.
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Old 20 May 2022, 07:40 PM   #56
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