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Ostias!!!
That is a great catch, Amigo.
Now I envy you. Like you, I would have jumped on it.
Not that I am a big fan of the Dayto, but when I see such a nice specimen, I fall in love.
I prefer the Daytona Writing just under " Cosmograph ", I find it cleaner.
The condition looks superb, too.
If you ever get rid of it ( one can dream... 
)let me know!
Felicidades, Abel.
Un abrazo.
Nicolas
Never say never again!
An unexpected purchase (or never say never again!) Usually, my watch purchases respond to a previously thought planning, and my writings in a little pocketbook which I keep as my "wishbook", including on its pages some information I could gather about the...
Ostias!!!
That is a great catch, Amigo. Now I envy you. Like you, I would have jumped on it. Not that I am a big fan of the Dayto, but when I see such a nice specimen, I fall in love. I prefer the Daytona Writing just under " Cosmograph ", I find it cleaner. The co...
Hola Nicolas!! How nice to know you like it...
... I surely would have liked to show it to you in person, as this happened a couple of weeks before my vacation trip. I knew you would enjoy it as well as the story, and would approve the purchase. But you know, this is a Dexter purchase!! I m so happy w...
Not hidden to you Nicolas...
... you know where Dexter keeps his blood samples hidden! he he... Un abrazo, Abel
Many congrats on an icon.... :)
Overpriced ........ Yes But without comparison , a horological giant Many many congrats :) best Imran
great post Abel!!...
And a great watch you've landed! I fear I might be a collector like you, and as you've found, something comes along and it has to be! Great photos, and a great post to read! Enjoy the watch, its a beauty! Cheers Tony
Thank you Tony for your kind words! Yes, I guess we...
... collectors have so much in common. That´s why it is so wonderful to share these stories and pieces here, where you can be understood. Have a nice week end! Very cordially, Abel.
You got a nice piece and learned a lesson...what a day!
Great write up. Ah, the Daytona, you can just about hear the shrieking of the tires and the smell of the rubber! I am also thinking about letting go of some subs and getting a Dayto....I am going through a strange phase at the moment. The subs seem a litt...
Hello Epilogue! Thank you so much for your comments...
... I agree that to wear the Daytona brings some exciting images to our mind! Fast colorful cars, nice girls, and the image of Mr. Cool Paul Newman wearing one during an old car race. Now, Submariners... Subs have been my only love for more than 40 years!...
Huge congrats !
I love these early Daytonas, the dial with straight upper "Daytona" is my favourite !
Thank you so much Dr. Strong! Nice compliment coming from you...
... so glad you like this example "captured" in such an inexpected way by me! Have a nice week and receive my best cordial regards, Abel.
Always enjoyed reading your post Abel..
And you said it all right, never say never.. And I have to say, vintage Daytonas really do have a special charm of its own Wether it's the pump pusher or the newer screw down pusher I really like this example of yours, especially it came from the first ow...
Hi Samrotandi!! Thank you so much for your kind comments...
... Surely meeting the original owner and its story, adds to the charm of this timepiece. So nice to share it here! Have a nice day, and I send my cordial regards, Abel.
Thank you so much Eparisini! Glad to know we share same fondness for ...
... this early reference of Daytona! Thank you for your comment! Receive my best cordial regards, Abel.
i know very little about the Daytona, but this one is a real beauty
It is a watch that i would like to own, but my lotto numbers would have to come up first. Stunning G
Hello my friend Graham! Thank you so much for your ...
... kind comments of this timepiece! I fell in love with it as soon as I viewed it first time. I really hurt in my pocket, but I guess it was well worth it! I´m so glad you like it! Have a nice day and receive my best cordial regards! Abel.
Never say never is right!
I don't know how many times I have had to eat my words when it comes to watches. Changing one's mind is not just the perogative of the fairer sex, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. :) You couldn't have picked a better time to exercise your...
Hello Fernando! How nice to read your kind comments!...
...glad to know you liked the watch and the story! You are right... With love and passion involved, we have to learn to accept we were wrong... sometimes! Thank you again and receive my best cordial regards, Abel.
very nice Abel!
now you own every Rolex icon! this is a very nice and classy example! Enjoy Matt
Hello Matt! Thank you for your kind comment! Yes, I´m very happy...
... to have not paid attention to my own statement that I would never buy one of these timepieces! Now, I´m so happy with this old chrono! Have a nice week end Matt! Best cordial regards, Abel.
What a nice unexpected catch ....!
... I have the same. The old chronographs are not on my list due the price tag, and I also have a younger white dialed brother. But having a lucky catch as yours would definitely also change my list. Or say I would grab it if I could :-) Best, and wear in...