Velociphile - No longer in the building
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First timing results are in.... it's no Tudor lol!
Average of 5 positions (no 12H or Vertical Droit VD): 1.38s/d (so inside +/- 2s/d)*
Max dev across all pos: 5.7 s/d*
Shows how far things have come. This used to be an amazing result; and still is for old tech, but I think 4130 is starting to show its age.
Velociphile
*For comparison my new Pelagos ran 1.94s/d at 1.6s/d across all pos.
Incoming: 116500LN Black Dial Daytona
After literally years....., one link carefully removed by me rather than the dealer and on it goes. You guys and gals know the kind of story it takes to get here so I won't bore you with that. It was worth it. Peeling off the stickers is like underdressin...
Yes so I can exchange or sell when I get the desired panda dial ...
Few without stickers ) ...
Congratulations!
I cannot imagine one could do wrong with either dial color on this steel Daytona. I do like the black more, a natural preference to black dials.
Tim Tim Tim... BRAVO!
Black or white, it is nothing else than a matter of personal preference. Which matters is that you have a TOP cool Rolex, Chronograph and Watch. It is all of that. My friend, huge congratulations. I dream of the day I will initiate the same post than your...
Looks perfect on your wrist
I got the same December last year and am still waiting patiently for the white dial as well. I like both.
I got the white dial version back in November because I liked it better at that time.
Now, I tend to prefer the black dial version. I think it’s cooler and better balanced. This sucks. Huge congrats on yours, and I’m absolutely sure that you will enjoy it a lot. Best, Volker ...
Hello Volker
But yours looks like it is developing a cream patina on the dial Cheers! René
First timing results are in.... it's no Tudor lol!
Average of 5 positions (no 12H or Vertical Droit VD): 1.38s/d (so inside +/- 2s/d)* Max dev across all pos: 5.7 s/d* Shows how far things have come. This used to be an amazing result; and still is for old tech, but I think 4130 is starting to show its age...
I love that watch!
I remember selling my 116520 (which has since sky rocketed in price)! I had the money ready to buy this watch and well it’s 2018 and have since spend the money on other pieces! Someday someday in the next 10 years i hope to find one at an AD without a wai...
Day 2's timings - more detail.
Thanks for everyone's kind words. here's some data. Pos Rat Amp BE 3h 2.4 260 0.6 9h -1.9 274 0.6 6h 2.2 270 0.4 DU 3.1 300 0.4 DD 1.1 300 0.6 Average 1.38 s/d -2/+2 limit Average of 9h 6h and DU 1.1 s/d (these 3 pos my personal favourite guide for me) ma...
His brother says hi!
Whilst I can see the attraction of the black dial I am still in love with this one. Been with me a few months now and puts a smile on my face every time I strap it on!! Patrick ...