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Old 24 May 2018, 11:42 AM   #1
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Promise this is the last incoming this year...

Well what a year this has been for the collection. Came into it with the 116713, Panerai, IWC, and GP and pledged to buy one PM piece to commemorate turning 30 and so acquired a 36mm DD in February. And then somehow convinced myself to also get a PM Daytona also in February....

Long story short I couldn’t stop thinking about the 15450 and received this brand new one from TRF seller Harrison’s Brilliance today. Honestly I couldn’t count the hours I obsessed over images of these watches when in college and thought I would never be able to acquire 1, let alone all 3 by 30. Life has a funny way of unfolding and I count myself to be truly blessed.

I also took some photos comparing the size of the 450 to the 36mm DD and 40mm Daytona for reference for all of you.







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Old 24 May 2018, 11:44 AM   #2
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That’s quite the addition to an already outstanding collection

Thanks for the comparison shot as well
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Old 24 May 2018, 11:58 AM   #3
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Old 24 May 2018, 12:50 PM   #4
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Congrats!!! You got a very nice collection!! Is the Daytona in rose gold??
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Old 24 May 2018, 01:04 PM   #5
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Nicely done!
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Old 24 May 2018, 01:23 PM   #6
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Congrats!!! You got a very nice collection!! Is the Daytona in rose gold??
Thanks! The president and daytona are both yellow gold.
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Old 24 May 2018, 01:39 PM   #7
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Old 24 May 2018, 01:42 PM   #8
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Congrats, nice one.
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Old 24 May 2018, 02:29 PM   #9
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Absolutely love the silver dial and the 15450 fits your wrist perfect. Congrats and amazing trio you have there!


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Old 24 May 2018, 08:22 PM   #10
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Love that silver dial, and awesome collection!
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Old 24 May 2018, 08:35 PM   #11
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Congratulations. Nice collection.
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Old 24 May 2018, 10:00 PM   #12
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Old 24 May 2018, 10:20 PM   #13
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The Year is Young...

Congrats

So maybe not the absolutely, for sure, certainly last incoming?


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Old 24 May 2018, 10:24 PM   #14
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Old 25 May 2018, 01:05 AM   #15
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The Year is Young...

Congrats

So maybe not the absolutely, for sure, certainly last incoming?


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Haha for the sake of my bank account this absolutely needs to be the last one

Also sorry for the dark-ish pics I'm not sure what is wrong with my phone.
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Old 25 May 2018, 02:36 AM   #16
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You’re on a serious roll. Forgive me for doubting that you’re done lol
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Old 25 May 2018, 03:05 AM   #17
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You’re on a serious roll. Forgive me for doubting that you’re done lol


Self exile from this forum may be the only remedy!
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Old 25 May 2018, 08:00 AM   #18
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what size is your wrist for reference?
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Old 25 May 2018, 08:04 AM   #19
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Old 25 May 2018, 08:07 AM   #20
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Congrats! 37mm AP looks same size as the 40mm??? Daytona, says a lot.
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Old 25 May 2018, 10:22 AM   #21
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Old 25 May 2018, 10:57 AM   #22
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Those look fantastic on you. Congratulations!
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Old 25 May 2018, 11:13 AM   #23
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Old 25 May 2018, 08:52 PM   #24
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Congrats! 37mm AP looks same size as the 40mm??? Daytona, says a lot.
My thoughts exactly. My Hulk looks way bigger than my Daytona side by side.
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My thoughts exactly. My Hulk looks way bigger than my Daytona side by side.
I think when you look at the diameter of the watch including the RO lugs they look nearly the same size but the daytona feels more substantial on the wrist. The relatively smaller aperture of the 15450 dial makes it appear smaller next to the daytona in real life. Also the PM daytona is substantially heavier.
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Old 25 May 2018, 10:02 PM   #26
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i feel like you're going to be pining for the 450BA version soon
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Old 25 May 2018, 10:52 PM   #27
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I think when you look at the diameter of the watch including the RO lugs they look nearly the same size but the daytona feels more substantial on the wrist. The relatively smaller aperture of the 15450 dial makes it appear smaller next to the daytona in real life. Also the PM daytona is substantially heavier.
Interesting point. The 116520 I have feel quite light. I previously owned a YG Daytona 116528 and miss it. Yours brings me back :)
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i feel like you're going to be pining for the 450BA version soon


Which is why I need to make conscious efforts to brace myself before opening your threads!
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Old 25 May 2018, 10:58 PM   #29
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Interesting point. The 116520 I have feel quite light. I previously owned a YG Daytona 116528 and miss it. Yours brings me back :)


You need another then!
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Old 25 May 2018, 11:00 PM   #30
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You need another then!

Says the person with like 5 incomings this year!!! Bad influence...
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