Rolex Daytona and the Allure of Bling
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Rolex Daytona and the Allure of Bling

By cazalea · Aug 11, 2013 · 21 replies
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Cazalea shares a lighthearted yet insightful post exploring his attraction to 'bling,' sparked by a classic car show and a serendipitous watch acquisition. His photo essay, featuring a shiny red car, his vintage bicycle, and a Rolex Daytona, prompts readers to consider the allure of polished aesthetics in both automotive and horological contexts. This post invites community reflection on personal tastes and the unexpected connections between different passions.

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I was riding my bike last week and stopped to look at a car show on the lawns of a city park.

I was attracted to this red job with lots of chromie bits on top.



It kinda went nicely with my bicycle. I asked the owner if I could take Rosalie home. He said NO.


I realized that I didn't really have a watch to go with my bike. But fortune smiled on me later that very day. A watch for sale, and it matched the bike. Box, papers, bling. I took it on a test ride.




Showed it to Mr Wilson, my neighbor across the driveway ... he liked it but is camera-shy.




The DAYTONA lettering matches the cable housing on my otherwise shiny bike.




But it seemed so understated that I had to do my ultra-bling photo series. Got your polarized shades handy? This is too dangerous for the naked eye.



We'll sneak up on it from behind  




and slip around to the front




shielding our eyes (applying sunscreen to all exposed flesh) and get a straight-ahead view.




So Purists - is it shiny enough to scratch my blingy itch?





Cheers,

Cazalea



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mkvc
Aug 11, 2013

That surely is among the most tasteful (and practical) bling you could acquire. Wear it in good health -- you will gain arm strength!

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amanico
Aug 11, 2013

A Daytona... There are some who waited up to 3 or 4 years before getting one. Ok, this was the 16520, the so called Dayto Zenith, and not this version, so called Dayto Rolex. But you will, or certainly already had, feel / felt the magic of this Watch. So, yes, why not??? Come on, show us your blingy side! ;) Best, Nicolas

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cazalea
Aug 11, 2013

Nicolas, I came close to buying a white dial version last year, have toyed with gold ones, lusted after a meteorite dial ... (Photo from the web) avoided the Zeniths because I\'ve already had two Zenith El Primero chronos, and suddenly fell for this one. Of course a reliable seller, local deal and good price helped too!

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amerix
Aug 12, 2013

This message has been edited by amerix on 2013-08-12 00:34:45 This message has been edited by amerix on 2013-08-12 00:37:57

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amerix
Aug 12, 2013

with a natural choice for it on the wrist! Wonderful - I have the exact same model. So does my business partner. We enjoy admiring each one at a distance. The only thing missing is the bike. Strange - I never noticed before that "Daytona" is printed in red. Not bling but stealth? SO glad that mine is back again in perfect condition. (It got lost in the laundry.) For the complete story, see my thread on the Rolex Forum. Cheers! amerix

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neilf
Aug 12, 2013

Nooooooo. Don't ride around with that on your wrist! As a fellow purist and a bike fanatic, I can tell you from personal experience that fine watches and fine bicycles don't mix. It makes for a very expensive crash! That said, nice watch. And nice bike... what brand/maker it?

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