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9 June 2014, 07:22 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Taipei
Posts: 294
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My First Rolex - Daytona!
I've been a long-time reader of this forum, but never joined until I finally became an owner of a Rolex myself.
Some background on how I came to be a proud Daytona wearer. I have admired the Daytona since the first time I learned about it more than two decades ago, but never bought one for some reason. For example, early on, I simply couldn't afford one. Then, even when I started making decent money, I still wasn't sure I wanted to spend so much on a watch. Then there was the fact that I honestly felt Rolex watches were some combination of pretentious, gaudy, and somewhat douchey. So I ended up purchasing a number of other chronograph watches over the years, including a Seiko, two Tags, and a Zenith El Primero. While I enjoyed all of those watches, I found myself continuing to admire the Daytona and wanting one. I was drawn to it more than any other watch. For me, I really like the symmetry of face design, the sleek profile of the case, the perfect combination of brushed and polished metal, and the reliability of the movement (my Zenith had to be serviced twice in the first 2 years of ownership and still has some minor issues). Additionally, the more I read about Rolexes, the more I realized how misguided my early impressions were about the image they project. Actually, I felt like I went through the three stages of Rolex appreciation discussed in this article in Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jackfors...ognized-watch/ So in April this year, I was presented with an opportunity to purchase a 116520 Daytona. There was no wait, the price was decent, and I had just attained a professional milestone for which I felt justified a self-reward, and so I decided to go for it! Two months later, I still couldn't be happier with my decision. The only problem with getting this watch (and reading this forum) is that I now find myself looking for another Rolex to buy! |
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9 June 2014, 08:56 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,368
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Congrats, nice choice, so in the best traditions of trf, what's next?
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9 June 2014, 08:56 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 22,482
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Congrats!
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9 June 2014, 09:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Congrats
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9 June 2014, 09:14 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Ken
Location: Home
Watch: 116520
Posts: 134
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Congrats!
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9 June 2014, 09:16 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Ken
Location: Home
Watch: 116520
Posts: 134
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Just a quick question. How much you paid for it in Taipei? Tks
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9 June 2014, 09:22 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: James
Location: Toronto
Watch: IG: @j.project
Posts: 2,194
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Welcome and congrats on your milestone and the Daytona
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9 June 2014, 09:45 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Japan
Watch: ing your back.
Posts: 16,179
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Congratulations! Good article too. Thanks for sharing. What's next?
 
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9 June 2014, 10:05 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N/A
Posts: 11,137
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Congrats! Enjoy that great watch
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9 June 2014, 10:13 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ...
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 4,466
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Congratulations - great choice!
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9 June 2014, 10:14 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Up a tree
Posts: 4,001
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Welcome aboard…
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9 June 2014, 10:19 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Geert
Location: Belgium
Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai
Posts: 5,612
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congratulations man! Always love seeing the daytona
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9 June 2014, 10:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Raymond
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 158
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Great choice. Congrats!
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9 June 2014, 10:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: dp
Location: chicago, usa
Watch: panerai
Posts: 2,369
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congrats, enjoy and welcome to the madness
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9 June 2014, 10:49 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: United States
Posts: 8,615
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Congrats! Excellent choice!
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9 June 2014, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Hanover, Pa.
Posts: 111
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Beautiful
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9 June 2014, 11:36 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Taipei
Posts: 294
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Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! Great to be a part of such a friendly online community.
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but this is very preliminary and it will probably be a while before I allow myself to get another. Quote:
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9 June 2014, 11:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: .
Posts: 17,898
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Perfect one to get started into the watch madness--enjoy it!!
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9 June 2014, 11:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
Posts: 24,123
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Awesome watch!!! My favorite, huge congrats and welcome!!
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10 June 2014, 01:01 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Sergio
Location: Miami, FL
Watch: Yes please!
Posts: 1,781
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Congrats. Good choice for a first rolex
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10 June 2014, 02:53 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF, south bay
Posts: 5,221
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A great start point, congrats.
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10 June 2014, 03:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Canada
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 1,019
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Looks perfect. Big congratulations.
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10 June 2014, 03:29 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Very nice, congrats!
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10 June 2014, 03:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Ralf
Location: FL.
Watch: enthusiast
Posts: 502
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Great watch, Congrats!
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10 June 2014, 03:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Joey
Location: Canada
Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL
Posts: 869
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OP where did you get the watch from? I am not Daytona expert but does this look correct?
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10 June 2014, 04:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Real Name: Ashutosh
Location: Rochester NY
Watch: Daytonas,SD
Posts: 2,342
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congrats OP on a fantastic buy...even I began my Rolex fever with a Daytona...
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10 June 2014, 04:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Joey
Location: Canada
Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL
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10 June 2014, 06:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: PARIS
Watch: Vintage
Posts: 2,761
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Nice to start with a Dayto, congrats !
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10 June 2014, 07:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: nyc
Posts: 1,762
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Great start to many Rolex to come.
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10 June 2014, 07:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Ben
Location: Ireland
Watch: 1 OR 2
Posts: 2,640
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Stunning, Welcome to the slippery slope.
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