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20 December 2017, 10:42 PM
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A great pair to settle with...
I have really been Lucky this last year or so with the watches I've managed to get my hands on, in brexit torn UK especially.
I've cultivated a passion really of just a few brands and a couple of models within those brands. The passion is intentionally moderated by what is my taste aesthetically and also what is justified financially (and then perhaps just a tweak further - it is passion after all, and we only live once). I've made regrettable mistakes along the way, bought things I didn't like enough, Lost money and most annoying of all - sold some pieces at the wrong time and really taken a bath at times (as my American friends say)... But also I've picked up some real beauties too. Had the please of handling, owning and loving - some of the watches we all drool over on this site. Its a special feeling to be one of the lucky ones who was able to acquire a rare bear... Occasionally, I've even flipped at the "right time" - never really "made money" - but have compensated myself for the cringe worthy losses along the way.... So with a great experience had, and breaking out "evens" financially - I've ended up here.... For now: Two magnificent beasts that I adore. Both have been a huge amount of effort to procure, and I think that chase definitely has made me appreciate the kill more... The 15202 is without a doubt my longest admired piece, I've lusted after it about 5 years now.... Once I started reading more about watches, and what makes up the cream of the crop, this one sang out to me.... The ups and downs of chasing it made it harder and harder to get hold of... three price rises, AP going boutique only with it, missing out on an absolute peach, and of course brexit - all made it incredibly hard to get hold of. It is without a doubt "my grail" save for maybe one day buying an open worked or gold version if I win the lottery. The 116500 on the other hand was admittedly much more of a flash in the pan infatuation. Its the third Daytona I've been lucky enough to have had, but after loosing big money selling the 116509, and theoretically loosing out selling the 16520 ahead of "its time"... I really felt the Daytona experience was teasing me... I still missed owning one, but for various reasons neither the white gold nor the zenith had ticked all my boxes. So eventually I tried on a 116500 in London grey dealer and loved it. After a lot of schmoozing I got one @rrp... Now I'm a two watch guy, one more for evenings and relaxing... The other more sporty, gym and everyday. I wish I was of a means to not have to sell in order to buy the next - but I feel lucky to currently have these. |
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20 December 2017, 10:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Stafford, VA
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Great pair!
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20 December 2017, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
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Great pair to have! My 2 favorite brands as well and the 15202 being my favorite AP of all.
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20 December 2017, 11:08 PM
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Love reading threads like this. That's a super duo to end up with!
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20 December 2017, 11:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Real Name: David
Location: Home
Watch: Classics
Posts: 773
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Congratulations.
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20 December 2017, 11:37 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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First class SS pair, well found too!
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20 December 2017, 11:39 PM
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Location: Cranford
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Too bad the Daytona is still in stickers. Seems like you're not quite ready to commit.
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20 December 2017, 11:43 PM
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Location: NY
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Fine watches, I would love to own both someday.
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20 December 2017, 11:53 PM
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Real Name: Nick
Location: Georgia
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It is a great pair. I would love to own both of those!
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20 December 2017, 11:57 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: GA
Watch: 16610LV
Posts: 4,389
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top shelf those
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20 December 2017, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Steve
Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN
Watch: MP 18946
Posts: 7,292
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Fantastic pair!! I would definitely be pleased to have them!!
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21 December 2017, 12:08 AM
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Great pair to have!
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21 December 2017, 12:29 AM
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It is, some may reason, a nice pair of SS to have but now you must direct yoru attentions to GOLD... You can thank me later...
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21 December 2017, 12:47 AM
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Real Name: Faz
Location: California
Watch: like'em all
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Beautiful pair. Fantastic writing. Loved reading your post.
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21 December 2017, 12:49 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Chicago
Watch: Daytona
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How on earth did you talk a gray dealer into selling you a DayC at RRP?
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21 December 2017, 01:00 AM
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Excellent pair and congratulations. I've had my 15202 for about 5 months now and I can never see myself parting with it. I could see myself going down to 2 as well - except for me, instead of the 116500, it would be the Patek 5164A.
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21 December 2017, 01:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
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Nice pair.
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21 December 2017, 01:36 AM
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Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
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Great pair.
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21 December 2017, 01:39 AM
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anyone would be lucky to 'settle' with these two, absolutely brilliant!
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21 December 2017, 01:44 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Yuri
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex Submariner C
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Doesn't get any better than that!
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21 December 2017, 01:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Joe
Location: Planet Earth
Watch: Datejust now
Posts: 927
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Excellent choices !
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21 December 2017, 01:56 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: matt
Location: USA
Posts: 551
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They look great, fine choices
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21 December 2017, 02:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex AP Patek
Posts: 659
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Top notch pair, I'm a bit biased however...
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21 December 2017, 02:03 AM
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Real Name: K.
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Beautiful pieces!
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21 December 2017, 02:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Joe
Location: Wisconsin
Watch: HULK, BLRO, 16523
Posts: 605
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Beautiful pair, but lets be honest. If you haven't removed the stickers off the 116500 yet, you don't really own it. If you are removing the stickers and are going to wear it, good on ya mate! If not, what's the point.
Cheers, J |
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21 December 2017, 02:28 AM
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Nice!
2 is just a right amount |
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21 December 2017, 02:37 AM
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Location: Canada
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Great duo!!
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21 December 2017, 02:38 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: CJ
Location: Kashyyyk
Watch: Kessel Run Chrono
Posts: 21,112
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not the pair i needed this am, but good enough.
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21 December 2017, 02:42 AM
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Hard to top that set
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21 December 2017, 03:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Uk
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A few comments answered
Thanks for all the complimentary posts, I really appreciate it
Just to explain, it wasn't a grey I got it from, the rrp was achieved from a rolex AD... And took a lot of schmoozing As for the stickers in the photo - point taken... We all know, taking the stickers off effectively "costs" a grand or so in resale. But I HAVE decided to keep it, the stickers remaining are so few however, AD took most off and as for the rest - as soon as they "lift" I remove them. I just think the few that are still there provide a little extra protection... I've already scratched it a bit as it is 
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