Daytona Madness Pt3 - The Good Shepherd

[oztimelord]

The mystical Daytona aura has further secured its grip on my heart and soul. After a long drought (about 10 months) I finally got my second and definitely last brand new SS 116520 Daytona. I was at work when I got the surprise email from my AD. Your heart starts pounding faster, priorities change and the hasty walk up to the AD’s shop takes a mere instant. Wish I had the camera to take a shot of my big grin when I placed it on my wrist. All my work colleagues believe I’m watch crazy and this behaviour must confirm it LOL. That said, the passion for watches is very infectious.



I’m still trying to figure out why I sold it the first time, guess it was a guilt response after I bought the Patek 5100J. One gets to appreciate things more the second time round. The 116520 now forms an essential part of my rapidly growing Daytona collection.


I consider each watch in the trio to have very different personalities.






The 6263 is the patriarch of the collection, possibly one of the most striking dial combinations, with each angle revealing another reflective mystery to the eye. The wonders of the Valjoux 727 movement are clearly from another era.

The 116509 by contrast, I believe is the most progressive in the collection. This wondrous dial must clearly be branded as a modern ‘exotic’. I feel that the WG version is more sporty and great to wear on sunny weekends. Another differentiator is its heft.

Of particular interest is difference in the cases when you place the SS and WG side by side.



I think the SS Daytona looks more sedate and conservative when compared to the 116509 WG. The 116520 is a very practical daily wearer. A perfect work companion that complements suave business attire without any pretence. Only another fellow collector would ever appreciate its true significance in horological lore. When noticed on my wrist by the layperson, its seductive lines will often command a discreet second peek.



Naturally only a Daytona zealot will empathise with my assertion that while all three are from the same family they are quite different watches.

A Zenith Daytona is surely the next logical target, however before I can entertain that thought, I need to wage war on the mounting credit card bills. Surely a project for 2009.

[gmtobsessed]

Everytime I saw your threads, I'm speechless...

[oztimelord]

Originally Posted by gmtobsessed

Everytime I saw your threads, I'm speechless...

That is how I go when I look at my credit card bill at the moment .

Nothing like forced savings.

[toph]

wow great collection there!!
congrats on the newest addition

[flumazenil]

Thanks for the pics. I never knew there was a difference in the cases.

[Oscar]

Oz,

An awesome trio. Thanks for sharing the pics.


Michael

[HDHNTER]

Originally Posted by Oscar

Oz,

An awesome trio. Thanks for sharing the pics.


Michael

+1
I hope I am fortunate enough to one day add a 6263 to my collection as well. Such a stunning piece.

[Welshwatchman]

Hats off to the Timelord for such a FINE Daytona collection.

[swatty]

Great collection OZ, I'm curious on how much wrist time you give the WG one

[oztimelord]

Originally Posted by swatty

Great collection OZ, I'm curious on how much wrist time you give the WG one

Actually wear it 2-3 times a week and to work.

[sawhornsoff]

nice watches!

[mdtddd2007]

Wow!!! what can I say...that is such a collection...

[rl_nads]

NICE!! collection.. never knew the case of the WG is thicker than the SS.. thumbs UP!!

[normandy]

Congratulation

[gone-rolex-mad]

Wow! A great collection. Congratulations. "Last Daytona"!!!! I have my doubts lol

[Dr.B]

Wow, I'm jealous..... I wish my wife would let me have just one day without spending restrictions.....LOL

[SveinA]

Rene, congratulations down under for a fantastic collection. The 116520 is on top of my list and probably has one of the most precise movements in the watch world. Where do these come at the "best" price? Any suggestions?

[B Square]

Top Shelf

[charliec]

Im going vintage !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or at least I'm gonna try to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rolex Daytona Man]

I have a Brand New Rolex Daytona Boxed with all Papers up for sale. Would anyone be interested in making an offer?

[BMAN8]

Quote: "I have a Brand New Rolex Daytona Boxed with all Papers up for sale. Would anyone be interested in making an offer?"

First-time poster hijacks a thread and asks if anyone wants to buy a 10k watch frim him. LOL.

[dardeca]

As the first thread that I have viewed since joining the forum, all I can say is WOW...I LOVE the 6263!!!

[Tony-GB]

Wonderful collection.

But I still don't know what the pic comparing the WG & SS illustrates?

[dardeca]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Wonderful collection.

But I still don't know what the pic comparing the WG & SS illustrates?

The WG has a slightly thicker case. On the ends, the case seems to dip down a little more and is squared off on the bottom towards the edges. When you're looking at the face, you'll notice the lugs are slightly thicker as well.

[tonettem]

Beautiful collection! The 6263 is a class on its own.

[Paul7039]

Great collection. Like my Daytonas the best. I used to miss the date function, but now I hate wearing watches with the date -- just another thing to adjust.

[sushisummo]

Love it!!!!!!!! Especially the WG.

[Imtiaz]

Oh me gosh!

Thats a stunning collection.

Great stuff. Some of those are worth mega bucks in Japan

[oztimelord]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Wonderful collection.

But I still don't know what the pic comparing the WG & SS illustrates?

Look a bit closer and you will notice that the cases are quite different. Hard to photograph but check it out at an AD.

[Andad]

Good work Rene.