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25 May 2019, 01:54 PM | #1 |
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Incoming Fireworks Tonight (2 PM Rolexes!!!)
Hey Everyone, its been almost 2 years since I was going crazy buying watches.
Cars have been consuming me more, but the Rolex virus has reawakened... So to kick off the Summer, I have TWO Rolex Heavy-Hitting PM Incomings Tonight. Thanks To David SW my "go to" Rolex binging "dealer" It should be noted I spent a long time at David's Boutique trying on all the latest cool Rolex Releases AND some classics I never really looked at. One thing was for sure, I was hellbent on getting two watches tonight. Ok Drum Roll, Tonights Two Lucky Winners, or should I say lucky me ***WINNERS*** ✓ - WG Daytona with Blue Dial - The Beautiful Sunburst Blue Dial is Really Something To Behold and Reminds me of the SS YM blue dial, but adorned with a Lustrous White Gold Casing that takes it into the realm of the Sublime. This watch has been on my mind a long time and has evaded ADs every time I have gone. Even next to the DD40 Platinum, I like it better (surprisingly). Also more comfortable. ✓ Full RG CHNR - This I saw first at AD while strongly considering YG Daytona w/ Black Pearl Dial. I was very intrigued but it took a second look to really appreciate its beauty. This is easily the nicest full RG bracelet I have seen on any Rolex IMHO. What's not to love? It is just such a perfect combination of colors and metals, that brings a fresh new look and modern feel to an all time Rolex Classic Root Beer - I am "floating" with glee. WINNER 2019-05-24_22-46-18.jpg Can you guess the car...LOL WINNER 2019-05-24_23-35-30.jpg 2019-05-24_23-42-22.jpg For those that are interested. These were the watches Under Consideration Going In (Does not mean I may not get them later, just not tonight...LOL). X Ruled Out the YG Daytona w/ Black Pearl a couple days ago (see previous post). Thought I wanted it, but a second take made me reconsider. Who would have thought, that consensus TRF advice was correct on this one... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=676480 X Ruled Out Richard Mille RM 029 - Only RM I can currently afford (that I want). This was close, but just something keeps holding me back from RM. Someday, I am sure I'll have one. Problem is the REALLY cool ones are "starting" at $150K (RM 030 is good but too close to 029 for a lot more at market value). X 42mm WG YM on Oysterflex - Going into tonight David said he had one, and I thought this was a sure thing. I tried it on my 6-1/2 inch wrist and it did not fit right. NEXT to it was the 40mm RG YM. RG I have been close to buying a dozen times and liked more - Comfort and Looks. WG YM on Oysterflex is a watch that is great in theory, but on my small wrist, just lacked comfort. Cool Watch though!! X Platinum DD 40 w/ Ice Blue Quadrant Motif & Deconstructed Roman Numerals - I know , I know, I should have loved it. I kinda did, but compared to the WG Daytona, it was less comfortable to wear and just lacked the sportiness I love in Rolex (I have yet to get a DD after going up and down the whole lineup). I have seen this before, but never really carefully looked at it, wore it and considered to buy. Platona of course always gets a look, but also uncomfortable. X WG Pepsi with Meteorite Dial - Ok this was very nice. The WG Pepsi is one of my all time favorite watches. Having a SS Pepsi, I definitely DID miss the WG feel, look and luster of my lost but not forgotten WG Pepsi (w/Black dial). But the Meteor dial was just pushing me away for unknown reasons... It is definitely beautiful, but not sure it fits in the Pepsi motif. X DD RG w/ Chocolate and Green Dial - These I have looked at before and very nice. Just not liking Olive color as much as I once did. Chocolate a little nicer but not enough. And don't like the lack of easy adjustments I am so spolied with on Rolex sport watches.. My wrist is strange in how it changes sizes...LOl |
25 May 2019, 01:59 PM | #2 |
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Wow very nice. That’s a lot of metal there on one day! Huge congrats!!
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25 May 2019, 02:03 PM | #3 |
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Nicely done!
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25 May 2019, 02:03 PM | #4 |
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Big night for you! Congrats on those beauties!
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25 May 2019, 02:06 PM | #5 |
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That Daytona moves up a spot on my list every time I see it! Congrats!
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25 May 2019, 02:28 PM | #6 | |
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Thanks a lot Thanks! If you want a PM Daytona, I think it's the nicest, second only to Platona, but more comfortable on the wrist and wallet |
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25 May 2019, 03:01 PM | #7 |
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Congrats amazing! Beautiful pieces!
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Big congrats and nice writeup about why you didn’t like the other pieces
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25 May 2019, 03:06 PM | #9 |
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Ouch
So pretty it hurts |
25 May 2019, 06:14 PM | #10 |
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Huge congratulations!!
So happy for you. That’s quite the summer treat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
25 May 2019, 06:17 PM | #11 |
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Wow, stunning
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25 May 2019, 06:26 PM | #12 |
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Wow
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25 May 2019, 06:28 PM | #13 |
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Wow
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25 May 2019, 06:31 PM | #14 |
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That white gold blue dial Daytona is the best looking Daytona of the lot...absolutely stunning
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25 May 2019, 06:42 PM | #15 |
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That's an amazing way to kick off the summer! I am surprised the 40mm RG YM did not fit your 6.5" wrist well. On my 6.75" it is perfect. Unless you only tried the 42mm WG?
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25 May 2019, 06:51 PM | #16 |
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Huge congratulations Bryant!
There is nothing quite as satisfying as watch retail therapy and the anticipation that goes with it. I tried on that WG beauty on Thu night and so very nearly pulled the trigger, The Daytona blue dial is a special special watch and you may just have persuaded me to go back to my AD. Even though it's subtle and under the radar I think the WG on those centre links shines through, and that blue dial is to die for...... DWGBF.jpg
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25 May 2019, 07:06 PM | #17 |
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Congrats and good post :-)
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25 May 2019, 07:22 PM | #18 |
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Big big congrats to you - wish I was in your situation to get these 2 big boys at the same time.
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Rm is overhyped at the moment. But the rolexes are classic. Especially that chnr. I was never a big fan of Daytona’s so I probably wouldn’t of gotten that for myself. But def want to get the full rg chnr. It’ll compliment. My yg sub perfectly
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Wow big congrats!
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25 May 2019, 07:46 PM | #21 |
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You’ve got IMO the best looking Daytona made. Also, the PM Root Beer is gorgeous too. An embarrassment of riches. Hahaha. Congrats to you.
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Fantastic incoming! Big congratulations to you!!
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25 May 2019, 08:23 PM | #23 |
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Just amazing!
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Very nice review! Thanks and waooo two wonderful models!! Congrats
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To me they are both beauties the full RG CHNR is the big WOW factor so nice .. Big Congrats..
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Hey Bryant, haven't seen you post here in a while! Nice to see you are back with a big, illustrious BANG! Congrats my friend, the Blue daytona will look great with the Bentley, and the CHNR in full rose is stellar.
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25 May 2019, 10:06 PM | #27 |
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Congratulations.
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25 May 2019, 10:21 PM | #28 |
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Congrats! What’s the car!?!?
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Congratulations
...you got yourself a great deal. I have the same ....but one generation behind |
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Playing tricks on my eyes. Looks like you have a 44mm Sub next to a 40mm YG. Nice combo, btw!! |
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