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gyges_1 · 29 December 2013, 01:39 AM

Hey All,

Brand New RF member here.
I've been using forums for all sorts of interests: Motorcycles, Cars, Cycling, Computer Tech, etc. And now that I'm starting to get into watches it was about time I joined RF.com.

Usually there's a "Introduce Yourself" or "Welcome" Thread (Mods?) where you can post, but I didn't see that anywhere. So I'll say "Hi" here.

I'm starting my collection after a pretty successful year in my career, and have been looking at all the standard cornerstone watches, Speedmaster, Submariner, El Primero, Daytona. Right now I'm lusting after the 116520 Daytona (Stainless, Black) and I'm reading up as much as I can. This forum has already become a solid resource. I've read several of the tech and reference articles.

If you guys have any recommended reading as I hunt for the right Daytona, please let me know. My budget is 8-12k for a pre-owned example. I'll be visiting Jacek (on RF.com) next week to see what's doable locally.

All input is welcome!

Neeksters · 14 March 2014, 01:53 PM

Hey there!

Haven't seen many posts from SF so hello! Any updates on your watch search?

Presa canary · 14 March 2014, 01:59 PM

This thread had almost 2000 views in 3 months and only one response today? Interesting. Welcome op, if you're still around. There is no right or wrong daytona. But I'd prefer a sub lacking the date. Good luck

hehedavid · 5 April 2014, 08:22 AM

everyone must be busy building, pitching, selling and/or buying companies

Gaijin · 5 April 2014, 05:58 PM

Welcome Brad. Sorry for the late replies. You might have better luck and responses posting in the Rolex section.

steveclocks · 5 April 2014, 06:21 PM

Welcome to TRF Brad !
The daytona was also my first really good watch (back in 1999). I still have it, so that means I am still pretty happy with it. And ofcourse I added several others to the collection. I am a watchfreak after all

sea-dweller · 7 April 2014, 01:53 AM

Welcome from the East Bay!

yakmeister · 7 April 2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Welcome from the East Bay!

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Rags2Rolex · 29 May 2014, 03:06 PM

Silicon Valley guy here used to live in east bay, GO BEARS..
I too am new to RF. I just picked up a brand new GMT II SS, love this little guy, my new crime partner.

Gyges, there's a guy that had a posting online I spoke with, he bought a Daytona SS black dial from Tourneau Dec.2013 and was looking to sell for 10.5k, he was the most thorough person with the product. He included the original receipt, hang tag with matching serial numbers, box, etc,. He was willing to meet at the AD and ROLEX service center in Sf. Let me know if you are interested and I will look for the link.

pacific17 · 21 August 2014, 04:39 AM

Welcome from SF! If you haven't purchased yet, I have seen a ss daytona for less than 8k on the FS thread here.

locutus49 · 21 August 2014, 04:43 AM

Welcome. I'm also looking at Daytonas and deciding what I want to spend for a precious metal one, or as an interim, a SS model. So enjoy the hunt.

29 December 2013, 01:39 AM	#1
gyges_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2	Rolex Newb in San Francisco Hey All, Brand New RF member here. I've been using forums for all sorts of interests: Motorcycles, Cars, Cycling, Computer Tech, etc. And now that I'm starting to get into watches it was about time I joined RF.com. Usually there's a "Introduce Yourself" or "Welcome" Thread (Mods?) where you can post, but I didn't see that anywhere. So I'll say "Hi" here. I'm starting my collection after a pretty successful year in my career, and have been looking at all the standard cornerstone watches, Speedmaster, Submariner, El Primero, Daytona. Right now I'm lusting after the 116520 Daytona (Stainless, Black) and I'm reading up as much as I can. This forum has already become a solid resource. I've read several of the tech and reference articles. If you guys have any recommended reading as I hunt for the right Daytona, please let me know. My budget is 8-12k for a pre-owned example. I'll be visiting Jacek (on RF.com) next week to see what's doable locally. All input is welcome!

14 March 2014, 01:53 PM	#2
Neeksters Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 25	Hey there! Haven't seen many posts from SF so hello! Any updates on your watch search?

14 March 2014, 01:59 PM	#3
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	This thread had almost 2000 views in 3 months and only one response today? Interesting. Welcome op, if you're still around. There is no right or wrong daytona. But I'd prefer a sub lacking the date. Good luck

5 April 2014, 08:22 AM	#4
hehedavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Watch: One of each Posts: 148	everyone must be busy building, pitching, selling and/or buying companies

5 April 2014, 05:58 PM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,173	Welcome Brad. Sorry for the late replies. You might have better luck and responses posting in the Rolex section.

5 April 2014, 06:21 PM	#6
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Welcome to TRF Brad ! The daytona was also my first really good watch (back in 1999). I still have it, so that means I am still pretty happy with it. And ofcourse I added several others to the collection. I am a watchfreak after all

7 April 2014, 01:53 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome from the East Bay!

29 May 2014, 03:06 PM	#9
Rags2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Sub ND/GMT II SS Posts: 133	Silicon Valley guy here used to live in east bay, GO BEARS.. I too am new to RF. I just picked up a brand new GMT II SS, love this little guy, my new crime partner. Gyges, there's a guy that had a posting online I spoke with, he bought a Daytona SS black dial from Tourneau Dec.2013 and was looking to sell for 10.5k, he was the most thorough person with the product. He included the original receipt, hang tag with matching serial numbers, box, etc,. He was willing to meet at the AD and ROLEX service center in Sf. Let me know if you are interested and I will look for the link.

21 August 2014, 04:39 AM	#10
pacific17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Owie Location: MNL/SFO Watch: G-Shock DW003 Posts: 1,504	Welcome from SF! If you haven't purchased yet, I have seen a ss daytona for less than 8k on the FS thread here.

21 August 2014, 04:43 AM	#11
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	Welcome. I'm also looking at Daytonas and deciding what I want to spend for a precious metal one, or as an interim, a SS model. So enjoy the hunt.

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