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Part 5 - both … some real pics
As mentioned in part 4, my buddy has BOTH.
He said he loves the “quality, heritage and comfort of his 8017”.
Here are two wrist shots from him. Re-posting here with his permission.


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The Rolex effect.
By: Dje : February 18th, 2025-22:04
To begin with let’s state that there are quite a few Rolex watches I like and I’d be happy to own. And I clearly think that Rolex watches are just the best choice if you want a tough and water resistant watch. Still I owned an Explorer 1 that I liked a lo...
Part 2
By: this_hobby_of_hours : February 19th, 2025-02:17
You asked … Why would anyone choose a Laureato-Olimpico 8017 over a Daytona ? I say: A) why not? What does the Daytona have that that the 8017 does not? B) Whats is the Daytona famous for? C) I never said for collectors to choose one over the other. I sai...
Part 3
By: this_hobby_of_hours : February 19th, 2025-02:25
Rarity: 1) rarity alone is not enough. I agree. My 5 year old niece drew a picture of cat using crayons 🖍️. It’s very rare as only she made it. Who cares beyond me right? But GP is not your run of the mill watch company. They have patents a mile long. So ...
Part 4
By: this_hobby_of_hours : February 19th, 2025-02:30
I do not know how many Daytonas were made. A percentage to percentage comparison will not work IMHO. The point is absolute numbers. Many many many thousands of Daytonas were made. Maybe 300,000? I’m really not sure. I estimate that 600 made of the laureat...