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Montecristo416 · 11 June 2016, 08:12 AM

Very nice ! Congrats

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Originally Posted by ropadope

I've always appreciated watches as tools, jewelry, and especially expressions of personal style (and/or personality). I own a couple non-Rolex Swiss time pieces, and have been on the fence the past couple of years about pulling the trigger on either a Speed/Sea Master or SubC. The steady Omega price (and size) increases have been unnerving and were pushing me into the Rolex camp. I always enjoyed wearing the SubC when visiting my AD, but my wife never found it impressive relative to its cost. (Might have something to do with all the imitation/tribute models available across the price spectrum - but I'm not implying it's diminished in my eyes as a result of that.)

About 3 weeks ago I was reading up on Basel 2016 and I saw the ceramic Daytona. It grabbed me by the balls, I mean I was immediately and emotionally attached. Showed my wife, she said this is the one. Expensive for sure, but I'm turning 40 in a few months and she tells me I'm worth it.

I knew about the famous Daytona waiting lists, and sure enough my trusty AD tells me I should expect to wait a while - "no jumping up the list, no matter who you are." OK, something like this is worth the wait. Then I decided to ask at the AD my parents have a relationship with. (My father is a fan of gold Rolexes, and my mom has bought jewelry from them.) I introduced myself via email inquiry, referencing my parents, just checking how long the wait might be. Lo and behold they just received a black one in store and were expecting a white one in a matter of a week, but I needed to commit within 24 hours or they'd let them go. Next day we make the 1 hour drive over there, and my first question is "how did I jump the queue?" Apparently they really appreciate my parents' business and my timing was just right.

Going in I was set on the white dial, but the black Daytona looked amazing. I resisted the "need to have it now" urge and committed to the white, picked it up earlier today.

Fits great, no matter my skinny wrists. Pictures don't do it justice, I think more so for the white vs. black. You can't go wrong with either one, but I already have a black tool watch which I love and I like the overall appearance of the white one that much more.

Even if it's my last such acquisition, I'm glad I had the opportunity to jump on it.

KBM · 11 June 2016, 08:13 AM

Welcome to TRF! That's a heck of a first. Congrats!

RHIII · 11 June 2016, 08:22 AM

Welcome and congrats!!!

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Tique DDS · 11 June 2016, 08:59 AM

A part of me wants to say congrats as I would do with any other "incoming" thread on TRF. But then another part of me is sayin damn! What city is this guy in? Do i not have my daytona on my wrist right now because i was bumped by this guy?
And you are not a client who was shown preference because you have spent more. You are not a client with whom they've built a lengthy relationship. Your daddy is. I get the feeling that this not the 1st time daddy has helped you out. And i probably am about to get bashed for these comments. But its how i feel. You said yourself that you would be pissed. And whoever you bumped in line at whatever AD should be pissed!

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ap1 · 11 June 2016, 09:03 AM

Wtf, 2 posts and a d5 already. I'm out.

Muzz · 11 June 2016, 09:26 AM

Congratulations!!! Fantastic Daytona!!!

jschmidtdmd · 11 June 2016, 09:28 AM

Congrats! Great story! Enjoy it!

JPS

locutus49 · 11 June 2016, 09:33 AM

Congrats.

Boaters · 11 June 2016, 10:48 AM

What a beauty

AdaWit711 · 11 June 2016, 11:09 AM

Congrats! Wow amazing first watch!

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BLACKHORSE 6 · 11 June 2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tique DDS

A part of me wants to say congrats as I would do with any other "incoming" thread on TRF. But then another part of me is sayin damn! What city is this guy in? Do i not have my daytona on my wrist right now because i was bumped by this guy?
And you are not a client who was shown preference because you have spent more. You are not a client with whom they've built a lengthy relationship. Your daddy is. I get the feeling that this not the 1st time daddy has helped you out. And i probably am about to get bashed for these comments. But its how i feel. You said yourself that you would be pissed. And whoever you bumped in line at whatever AD should be pissed!

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It's just a watch. No reason to get ugly here on TRF.

benlee · 11 June 2016, 11:13 AM

Congrats! Fits beautifully. Wear it in the best of health

Looks like it's not so rare anymore? Seeing lots of incoming recently in TRF.

roadie1 · 11 June 2016, 11:23 AM

Congrats!

ropadope · 11 June 2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tique DDS

A part of me wants to say congrats as I would do with any other "incoming" thread on TRF. But then another part of me is sayin damn! What city is this guy in? Do i not have my daytona on my wrist right now because i was bumped by this guy?
And you are not a client who was shown preference because you have spent more. You are not a client with whom they've built a lengthy relationship. Your daddy is. I get the feeling that this not the 1st time daddy has helped you out. And i probably am about to get bashed for these comments. But its how i feel. You said yourself that you would be pissed. And whoever you bumped in line at whatever AD should be pissed!

Take a chill, not in your area. I'm in the DEL-MAR-VA region. Some establishments recognize families as a collective customer and extend some courtesies. They for sure will get my (and my family's) repeat business.

Interesting how you get the feeling I've needed to lean on "daddy". I sympathize with you feeling pissed (especially since it doesn't even affect you personally), but life's too short to make judgements of people you don't know. Hope you get yours soon.

agsstructures · 11 June 2016, 11:45 AM

Congrats! White dial looks great

RationalPragmatist · 11 June 2016, 11:51 AM

That's a stunning first choice - hoping that will be my next one

squeaks376 · 11 June 2016, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tique DDS

A part of me wants to say congrats as I would do with any other "incoming" thread on TRF. But then another part of me is sayin damn! What city is this guy in? Do i not have my daytona on my wrist right now because i was bumped by this guy?
And you are not a client who was shown preference because you have spent more. You are not a client with whom they've built a lengthy relationship. Your daddy is. I get the feeling that this not the 1st time daddy has helped you out. And i probably am about to get bashed for these comments. But its how i feel. You said yourself that you would be pissed. And whoever you bumped in line at whatever AD should be pissed!

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Wow, way to make it personal! You'll get yours soon enough. Don't hate the player, hate the game as they say.

AS1 · 11 June 2016, 12:34 PM

great entrance, huge congrats on your beautiful watch!

PTruong · 11 June 2016, 01:39 PM

Nice! Congrats.

CHOSEN1 · 11 June 2016, 02:11 PM

congrats

nyc2la · 11 June 2016, 02:37 PM

Congrats...great story and great watch!

gummy · 11 June 2016, 02:57 PM

Congrats!

Welcome aboard...Can't wait for the encore!

Hairdude1 · 11 June 2016, 03:00 PM

Congrats

ragingcao · 11 June 2016, 05:01 PM

One heck of a first Rolex! Welcome and congrats

topcat30093 · 11 June 2016, 05:08 PM

Congratulations and welcome to TRF :)

travisb · 11 June 2016, 08:08 PM

Congrats! Such a beautiful watch!

1William · 11 June 2016, 09:06 PM

Congratulations.

WAK4 · 11 June 2016, 09:07 PM

Congrats and welcome!

mjclark32 · 11 June 2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Congratulations...

Any word on what happened to the person that you jumped in line in front of?

yeah: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=477778

In all seriousness, congrats OP. The way these are coming to market it looks like everyone who wants one will be getting one in a relatively quick time

mtgjr · 11 June 2016, 10:57 PM

Congrats. I like some of the vintage Daytona refernces, but yours is the first modern Daytona that I've taken a liking to. Very sharp watch.

11 June 2016, 08:59 AM	#34
Tique DDS Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 150	First Rolex might as well go Daytona A part of me wants to say congrats as I would do with any other "incoming" thread on TRF. But then another part of me is sayin damn! What city is this guy in? Do i not have my daytona on my wrist right now because i was bumped by this guy? And you are not a client who was shown preference because you have spent more. You are not a client with whom they've built a lengthy relationship. Your daddy is. I get the feeling that this not the 1st time daddy has helped you out. And i probably am about to get bashed for these comments. But its how i feel. You said yourself that you would be pissed. And whoever you bumped in line at whatever AD should be pissed! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 June 2016, 09:28 AM	#37
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	Congrats! Great story! Enjoy it! JPS __________________ Watches!

11 June 2016, 11:13 AM	#42
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Congrats! Fits beautifully. Wear it in the best of health Looks like it's not so rare anymore? Seeing lots of incoming recently in TRF. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

11 June 2016, 02:37 PM	#51
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,204	Congrats...great story and great watch! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

11 June 2016, 03:00 PM	#53
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

11 June 2016, 08:13 AM	#32
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,419	Welcome to TRF! That's a heck of a first. Congrats!

11 June 2016, 08:22 AM	#33
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Welcome and congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 June 2016, 09:03 AM	#35
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,188	Wtf, 2 posts and a d5 already. I'm out.

11 June 2016, 09:26 AM	#36
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Congratulations!!! Fantastic Daytona!!!

11 June 2016, 09:33 AM	#38
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Congrats.

11 June 2016, 10:48 AM	#39
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	What a beauty

11 June 2016, 11:09 AM	#40
AdaWit711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: North Carolina Watch: BLNR Posts: 421	Congrats! Wow amazing first watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 June 2016, 11:23 AM	#43
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,147	Congrats!

11 June 2016, 11:45 AM	#45
agsstructures 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,323	Congrats! White dial looks great

11 June 2016, 11:51 AM	#46
RationalPragmatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 500	That's a stunning first choice - hoping that will be my next one

11 June 2016, 12:34 PM	#48
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	great entrance, huge congrats on your beautiful watch!

11 June 2016, 01:39 PM	#49
PTruong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Arcadia, Cali Watch: 114060 & 116520 Posts: 673	Nice! Congrats.

11 June 2016, 02:11 PM	#50
CHOSEN1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: space Posts: 510	congrats

11 June 2016, 02:57 PM	#52
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,321	Congrats! Welcome aboard...Can't wait for the encore!

11 June 2016, 05:01 PM	#54
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	One heck of a first Rolex! Welcome and congrats

11 June 2016, 05:08 PM	#55
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Congratulations and welcome to TRF :) __________________

11 June 2016, 08:08 PM	#56
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,555	Congrats! Such a beautiful watch!

11 June 2016, 09:06 PM	#57
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,570	Congratulations.

11 June 2016, 09:07 PM	#58
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Congrats and welcome!

11 June 2016, 10:57 PM	#60
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Congrats. I like some of the vintage Daytona refernces, but yours is the first modern Daytona that I've taken a liking to. Very sharp watch.

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