M4
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Back in the game!
It's been a decade or more since I've owned a Rolex. Over that time I've focused mostly on AP, but over the past couple of years I've had the unmistakable urge to branch out to other brands, especially Rolex.
So on Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting up in Chicago with esteemed PuristPro moderator MichaelC and spent the afternoon cruising the watch shops of Michigan Avenue. As any good friend would do, MichaelC helped me lighten my wallet in the Rolex boutique. Here are some cell phone pics of my new Daytona.
The top of the green case is kind of funky with the wave pattern. At first I thought it was defective.
But there's nothing defective about what's in the box. Whoa, this baby has presence!
Looking good. A perfect size and fit for my 7.25' wrist.
I like this pic!
The Daytona is perfect for the office . . . comfortable for all day wear and fits beautifully under the shirt cuff!
Needless to say, I'm thrilled with my Daytona.
Michael and I wrapped up our day in Chicago with libations, dinner and Stanley Cup hockey . . . . no doubt a fun day all the way around. It's really cool to have a friendship develop with someone from half-way across the country that has grown from our shared passion for watches.
Cheers! M4
This message has been edited by M4 on 2016-04-22 08:19:27
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Back in the game!
It's been a decade or more since I've owned a Rolex. Over that time I've focused mostly on AP, but over the past couple of years I've had the unmistakable urge to branch out to other brands, especially Rolex. So on Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting up...
Congratulations to you.....
.....A superb choice and one that I am sure you will enjoy. Looking forward to seeing more wrist-shots of this one. The very best to you Joe
All in due time.
Eventually, there will be a white dial / ceramic bezel Dautona in the collection. M4
All in due time indeed
I was in Taipei about three weeks ago and put my name on the wait list for the 2016 Daytona. The AD was very frank and told me until they satisfied all their VVIPs, I will be lucky to get my hand on one three years from now. Nonetheless, congrats on acqui...
Congratulations!
A classic which will be sought after in a few years once the new models saturate the market. AP to Rolex is quite a move, especially when the Daytona doesn\'t carry a date complication.... A beauty, nonetheless!
Over the years I've grown less fond of the date display.
Although the date display is functional, it invariably chops up the dial and/or throws the dial out of balance. I'm fine with no date on the Daytona.
Congratulation on your new Rolex Daytona
Glad to see you back in the fold. Looking forward to hearing more about your new found love. Bill
Nice choice, same thoughts about the new white dial + Ceramic combo.
Congratulations...brought back my 2014 X'mas memories. Thank you. Rgds Raymond
I am so very happy for you Dan!
You made a great decision in acquiring this watch. Plus you probably suspected I would have had to buy it if you passed, so thanks for saving me ;-) I will need to see the new black dial / black ceramic bezel in person to be convinced it is nicer than the...
Sorry to hear you had to sit next to a Bucknut . . . .
. . . but at least you didn't have to suffer next to a Wolvie. Go Green!
Big congrats M4!
This looks great on you. Enjoy your new watch! Shopping with the AP Vlad is a bad idea my friend :p Hush hush don\'t tell him I said that Cheers Robin
Yes, I have some devilish AP ideas for you, Robin...
I believe M4 can relate to being tormented by this brand!
