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18 December 2017, 09:21 AM | #31 |
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Great review and stunning watch. But don't put your old DJ out to pasture. It is a great watch to have for when the new one is off the wrist. And if you want some fun, put a nicely padded croc strap on the DJ and see how it dresses up and comes back to life. Dark brown, or honey brown or black...the way leather frames the head of the DJ, it become a wonderful dress watch for those evenings when you want to wear a little less on your wrist, but still want the feel of a Rolex.
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18 December 2017, 09:54 AM | #34 |
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My all time favourite watch, tried one on at Heathrow and loved it, the face is amazing
Congratulations on a super nice watch and thanks for taking the time to write that pice |
18 December 2017, 11:44 AM | #35 |
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The 116506 is the ultimate Daytona regardless of era.
I absolutely love it, and it makes me happy to see my wife wear it everyday. She refuses to let me wear it again..... If you have never handled one in person, you owe it to yourself to try it. |
18 December 2017, 12:18 PM | #36 |
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Thanks for sharing! Great review!
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18 December 2017, 12:20 PM | #37 |
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Great review. I’m going to pull the trigger on this watch at some point in the future and threads like this help (or enable :)). Either way, it’s just a beautiful watch and I’m glad to hear you and others that own it, enjoy if as much as you do... thanks for the review!
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18 December 2017, 02:03 PM | #39 |
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Hey chiboy what an awesome review! I just got a WG Daytona and the idea of a Platona always dances in my mind. It was really cool following your story. Thanks again and we will wait for the 2 year review...
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19 December 2017, 12:28 AM | #40 |
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Thanks Lum! Love the WG Daytona too. Did you get the awesome blue dial, one of the new oh-so-cool OF ceramics, or something else? There are no bad Daytona choices.
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19 December 2017, 12:41 AM | #41 |
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Enjoyed your write up. Perfect watch for you!
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19 December 2017, 02:30 AM | #42 |
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Wow a year already? Doesn't seem that long ago we were emailing about it. Glad you're still loving it!
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19 December 2017, 04:38 AM | #43 |
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Very nice write up and thank you for sharing. I would say definitely don't sell the DJ that you've had for so long. Even if you don't wear it keep it for all the memories you've had while wearing it.
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19 December 2017, 05:36 AM | #44 |
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Thanks for the great review.
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Thanks, I agree. Not right for everyone, but works well for me.
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I don't think you could have picked any better IMO. This is THE Rolex on the modern reference for me. Beautiful in every way and does not cease to shock/awe when seen in person. Congrats and keep on rockin' this bad boy.
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19 December 2017, 08:09 AM | #47 |
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Thanks! I am very likely to be rockin' this bad boy for the foreseeable future.
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19 December 2017, 10:44 AM | #48 |
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Thanks for sharing. Great watch for one watch collection. Congratulations
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Thanks for the write - up. Hopefully someday soon I shall upgrade to the Platona! One glance at the Ice blue dial and you know it’s the big daddy Daytona! Have you gotten any nice comments on it?
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19 December 2017, 04:21 PM | #51 |
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A pleasure l to read Rolex Daytona 116506 related reviews.
I like to read owners reviews more than horology site reviews too Happy Days
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21 February 2018, 11:13 PM | #53 |
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Great review! Looks great on the wrist.
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21 February 2018, 11:14 PM | #54 |
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thank you for the review. i think a similar platinum sub could be my one and only.
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21 February 2018, 11:53 PM | #55 |
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Looks so good on your wrist,,
Totally stunning piece,, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
22 February 2018, 12:06 AM | #56 |
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Super review of your watch! Enjoy it!
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22 February 2018, 12:10 AM | #57 |
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Just a stunning watch, I can see why you like it so much. Nice review, thanks
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22 February 2018, 12:11 AM | #58 |
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Great write up and thanks....I just finally pulled the trigger on the SS Daytona 116520, and so far it hasn't and probably won't leave my wrist.
Interesting you mentioned the accuracy. I set mine using the atomic clock approx a month ago when I received it, and it is uncanny how it's maintained its accuracy. Great read |
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22 February 2018, 01:17 AM | #60 |
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Great review and beautiful watch. It remains one of my all-time favorites. Congrats!
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