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9 September 2017, 11:33 AM | #1 |
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Once in awhile, you have to go for the grail! 6265!
I don't usually like posting incomings....but once in awhile there are some very special watches for me. This is definitely it....my grail. I've been eyeing a 4 digit Daytona for around half a year now but haven't had the determination of pulling the trigger and have watched them crawl up in price...finally I decided it was time (when the right piece from the right dealer came up of course). Initially wanted a 6263 but the more I thought about it, the more I fancied the smaller wearing 6265 with my smaller wrist size and the sharp looking stainless bezel insert. Not to mention it's in my card to pick up the new WG Daytona someday on the Oysterflex....would be a close looking watch to a 6263. I knew I had to jump when this came up....Over the moon here, ready to look over things with my watchmaker on Monday but have the weekend to oogle instead. Thanks to everyone for the fine information/education throughout these times to make me comfortable enough to do this....it was a big buy for me:
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9 September 2017, 11:40 AM | #2 |
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What a beauty! Congratulations!
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9 September 2017, 11:41 AM | #3 |
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Congratulations that is an amazing addition to any collection. Actually that is an amazing stand alone once in a lifetime piece. Enjoy it!
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9 September 2017, 11:51 AM | #4 |
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Gorgeous watch, congrats !
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9 September 2017, 12:01 PM | #5 |
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Congratulations!
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9 September 2017, 12:11 PM | #6 |
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Congrats! I miss my 6263.
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9 September 2017, 12:59 PM | #7 |
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Congrats!!!
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9 September 2017, 01:27 PM | #8 |
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Now that is an absolute beauty - I'm envious in San Diego-ha! Enjoy!!
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9 September 2017, 01:36 PM | #9 |
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You're killin' me John! That is just beautiful
It's mandorory that the next time we have dinner in San Diego, you have to wear it! I'll bring the Pinot!
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9 September 2017, 01:45 PM | #10 |
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Congrats! Looks great
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9 September 2017, 02:34 PM | #11 |
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Congrats
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9 September 2017, 02:47 PM | #12 |
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Well done!
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9 September 2017, 02:56 PM | #13 |
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Too kind guys, I usually don't like to share too many incomings because well...you guys have ridiculous nice pieces but once in awhile, something special comes my way too.
There are a lot of vintage guys lurking around here that have become friends to me. I'd like to thank all of them for their personal guidance and help in making this a reality. And of course the rest of the regular posters that are gracious enough to share their knowledge. @ TheRolexKingofLV/Trace thanks my man, means a lot coming from one of the coolest Daytona collector I know. No major surprise....but all my next modern pieces I'm planning on are Daytonas hah.....they really do speak to me the most. Look forward to meeting next time and checking out watches together over some great wine! |
9 September 2017, 03:43 PM | #14 |
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Congratulations from me too!
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9 September 2017, 04:01 PM | #15 |
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Wow.
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9 September 2017, 04:47 PM | #16 |
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9 September 2017, 09:49 PM | #17 |
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Very, very nice! Wear it and enjoy!!
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9 September 2017, 10:10 PM | #18 |
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Beauty, congrats!
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9 September 2017, 10:39 PM | #19 |
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Congratulations
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9 September 2017, 10:40 PM | #20 |
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Congratulations it a real beauty
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9 September 2017, 10:58 PM | #21 |
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Congrats - awesome!
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9 September 2017, 10:58 PM | #22 |
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Beautiful example. Big congrats
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9 September 2017, 11:59 PM | #23 |
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Gorgeous watch! Enjoy & Congrats!
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10 September 2017, 12:24 AM | #25 |
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Beautiful... Congrats, that's a stunner !!!
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10 September 2017, 12:29 AM | #26 |
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Congrats John beautiful watch
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10 September 2017, 01:28 AM | #27 |
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Congrats John and great pick up!
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10 September 2017, 01:32 AM | #28 |
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A beautiful timepiece congratulations
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10 September 2017, 01:41 AM | #29 |
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Amazing piece. Congrats!!!
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10 September 2017, 01:46 AM | #30 |
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Huge congrats! A real beauty!
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