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ImranLondon
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Some Rolex Dreams

I think it's fair to say that the Newman Daytona is the grail for many a vintage Rolex lover. The problem, its also become a cult item, a status symbol. Popstars, footballers and racing drivers to name but a few now vie regularly with WIS to obtain one. The result, prices are today stratospheric. Another problem, is authenticity, T's post on the dodgy Tudor sub clearly proves the point, when it comes to vintage buyer beware...

How we would love for Rolex to give us a modern interpretation of this vintage classic. Alas, we are probably never going to see that.

Ofcourse Rolex do offer a variety of exotic dials today..but all in precious metal versions.

For those that desire a new fresh, exotic dial in the 116520, have to just keep dreaming, the demand for the steel Daytona, means that Rolex have to put zero effort into this piece. Its a shame really, as what it shows is that prioity is to maximise sale from the gold and S/G versions. So fow now, we have to accept the same version that was basically launched back in 2000.

The only light around the corner is that maybe we will have a new steel ceramic bezel version. I expect prices for this will be at a premium over the steel bezel, maybe then we will see an exotic dial?

For now I share my dreams with you..as we wait patiently, for a Daytona in steel that the next generations will look back on with same fondness we have for the Newman... I hope so

the dream...

but probably more likely...we will get this

well I hope for the black subdials anyway..