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jpjsavage · 14 September 2020, 09:17 PM

... from a friend in Norfolk. It was a long drive there and back from south Cheshire but it was worth it. A birth year, 1969, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with quite a bit of service history, operating manual and service box. Here are a few pictures:

Spectre38 · 14 September 2020, 09:21 PM

Beautiful. 1969 is my birthyear as well... It would definitely highlight my collection if I had it. Congrats.

zapokee · 14 September 2020, 10:21 PM

Very nice.

If I had to choose the most awkward drive possible, Cheshire to Norfolk and back would be a serious candidate. 10-hour round trip if you're lucky with traffic.

Worth it for this baby, though.

Dan S · 14 September 2020, 10:52 PM

Congrats on a great pick-up. Worth the drive for sure.

Stan Cooper · 14 September 2020, 11:07 PM

Grail indeed; a beautiful piece.

At nearly four hours each way, you did have a long drive.

jpjsavage · 14 September 2020, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

Grail indeed; a beautiful piece.

At nearly four hours each way, you did have a long drive.

It's the furthest I've driven in months given this COVID-19 stuff. Just as well I had the big Lexus LS600h to drive in - it's like a giant leather sofa and super quiet

jpjsavage · 14 September 2020, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapokee

Very nice.

If I had to choose the most awkward drive possible, Cheshire to Norfolk and back would be a serious candidate. 10-hour round trip if you're lucky with traffic.

Worth it for this baby, though.

Yes, around 9 hours of driving. But I caught up with some family too for a while in the morning so that was nice. And very pleased I made the effort. I still can't believe how much better these watches look in the flesh. They take your breath away.

Dr.Smellody · 14 September 2020, 11:43 PM

Very, very nice!!!

offrdmania · 15 September 2020, 12:22 AM

Nice pick up OP!
The great thing about a long drive is getting to stare down at the watch on the way home many times with a nice long honeymoon period.

btinl · 15 September 2020, 12:24 AM

Congrats on the Daytona!

VK1984 · 15 September 2020, 12:24 AM

That is stunning (the watch not the drive!)

I remember doing Hunstanton to Manchester late at night and it was a horrible drive. For this though I’d do it with a huge smile on my face

1665fan · 15 September 2020, 12:29 AM

Nice piece!

BNA/LION · 15 September 2020, 01:19 AM

Beautiful! Congratulations!

NOPDK · 15 September 2020, 02:26 AM

Worthy road trip. congratulations

faimag · 15 September 2020, 03:08 AM

Wow! Totally worth it. Fantastic incoming :)

1William · 15 September 2020, 03:16 AM

Congratulations.

swish77 · 15 September 2020, 03:21 AM

Very nice! Big congrats!

Verdi · 15 September 2020, 03:48 AM

Congrats!

Feels amazing to get the grail......only, that now, you gonna be after another grail!

The Kermit · 15 September 2020, 03:52 AM

Beautiful piece.

Also my birth year

swaini3 · 15 September 2020, 03:54 AM

Gorgeous...... cONGRATS

Filipão · 15 September 2020, 04:10 AM

Congrats on your dream come true!

I wish I could state the same, regarding either the Daytona and... birth year!

tkc324 · 15 September 2020, 04:20 AM

Very beautiful pick up

Redmy · 15 September 2020, 04:28 AM

Worth it! Congrats

CPRWATCH · 15 September 2020, 04:35 AM

Wow that’s a stunner , not the greatest fan of Daytona’s but there’s always exceptions

L.K Johnson · 15 September 2020, 04:40 AM

Incredible watch!! Congrats!!

jpjsavage · 15 September 2020, 05:22 AM

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. It was a big ask to get this but I'm pleased I found a way. These opportunities don't come around every day. Thanks again.

Tom1675 · 15 September 2020, 05:39 AM

Congrats!

Yaz · 15 September 2020, 06:07 AM

Very nice piece.
Congratulations !!
It worth the drive to pickup this beauty.

Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

speedbird · 15 September 2020, 06:10 AM

Wow congrats. Truly stunning.

Wahlberg · 15 September 2020, 06:43 AM

Congrats!

Are you going to get the end links checked so the fit is good again?

14 September 2020, 09:17 PM	#1
jpjsavage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 199	I picked up a grail watch yesterday ... ... from a friend in Norfolk. It was a long drive there and back from south Cheshire but it was worth it. A birth year, 1969, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with quite a bit of service history, operating manual and service box. Here are a few pictures:

14 September 2020, 09:21 PM	#2
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	Beautiful. 1969 is my birthyear as well... It would definitely highlight my collection if I had it. Congrats. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

14 September 2020, 10:52 PM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,012	Congrats on a great pick-up. Worth the drive for sure. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

15 September 2020, 12:22 AM	#9
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,872	Nice pick up OP! The great thing about a long drive is getting to stare down at the watch on the way home many times with a nice long honeymoon period. __________________ TRF Member 11738

15 September 2020, 01:19 AM	#13
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,267	Beautiful! Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

14 September 2020, 10:21 PM	#3
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,354	Very nice. If I had to choose the most awkward drive possible, Cheshire to Norfolk and back would be a serious candidate. 10-hour round trip if you're lucky with traffic. Worth it for this baby, though.

14 September 2020, 11:43 PM	#8
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,265	Very, very nice!!!

15 September 2020, 12:24 AM	#10
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,945	Congrats on the Daytona!

15 September 2020, 12:24 AM	#11
VK1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: UK Posts: 383	That is stunning (the watch not the drive!) I remember doing Hunstanton to Manchester late at night and it was a horrible drive. For this though I’d do it with a huge smile on my face

15 September 2020, 12:29 AM	#12
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,631	Nice piece!

15 September 2020, 02:26 AM	#14
NOPDK "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 598	Worthy road trip. congratulations

15 September 2020, 03:08 AM	#15
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,082	Wow! Totally worth it. Fantastic incoming :)

15 September 2020, 03:16 AM	#16
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,589	Congratulations.

15 September 2020, 03:21 AM	#17
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,846	Very nice! Big congrats!

15 September 2020, 03:48 AM	#18
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Congrats! Feels amazing to get the grail......only, that now, you gonna be after another grail! __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

15 September 2020, 03:52 AM	#19
The Kermit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Uk Watch: Sub16610LV /OP/GMT Posts: 1,193	Beautiful piece. Also my birth year __________________ Current watches Oyster Perpetual,16610LV “Kermit” Gmt “Coke” Gmt “Batman” CHNR TT “rootbeer”

15 September 2020, 03:54 AM	#20
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,439	Gorgeous...... cONGRATS

15 September 2020, 04:10 AM	#21
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	Congrats on your dream come true! I wish I could state the same, regarding either the Daytona and... birth year!

15 September 2020, 04:20 AM	#22
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Very beautiful pick up

15 September 2020, 04:28 AM	#23
Redmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SF Posts: 242	Worth it! Congrats

15 September 2020, 04:35 AM	#24
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,596	Wow that’s a stunner , not the greatest fan of Daytona’s but there’s always exceptions

15 September 2020, 04:40 AM	#25
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	Incredible watch!! Congrats!!

15 September 2020, 05:22 AM	#26
jpjsavage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 199	Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. It was a big ask to get this but I'm pleased I found a way. These opportunities don't come around every day. Thanks again.

15 September 2020, 05:39 AM	#27
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,174	Congrats!

15 September 2020, 06:07 AM	#28
Yaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: GVA Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 1,629	Very nice piece. Congratulations !! It worth the drive to pickup this beauty. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

15 September 2020, 06:10 AM	#29
speedbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 163	Wow congrats. Truly stunning.

15 September 2020, 06:43 AM	#30
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,556	Congrats! Are you going to get the end links checked so the fit is good again?

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