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Worth the wait

 

For longer than I can remember I have always wanted a Cosmograph Daytona. I have until recently been a Panerai man and still have one in my collection.

However it was and always will be a steel white dial Daytona that I was after. Having spent a little time last year in Australia and Hong Kong, I found they are as hard to come by overseas as they are in the UK. However my patience was rewarded and after being on the waiting list for a few months,I was able to purchase a 116520 from my Rolex AD here in Leeds,UK.

Having had it on my wrist as my work watch for the last couple of months, I have to say it is everything I hoped it would be - very stylish and works well with a suit and just looks great (sorry but I can't think of a better way to describe it!!)

This is the culmination of a long held dream and I just wanted to share it with you guys on the forum.

Thank you Rolex! and a couple of pics.

Regards to everyone, Patrick




Brightens up a work Friday
Brightens up a work Friday



Soon be the weekend
Soon be the weekend


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One of the very finest automatic chronographs. Congrats!

 
By: dr.kol : March 11th, 2016-01:51
Sometimes I feel that we do not fully appreciate Daytona because modern Rolex is such a common watch. Still, Daytona has everything one can expect from an automatic chronograph and taking into account what it is, Daytona is also relatively competitively p... 

"Thank you Rolex"

 
By: COUNT DE MONET : March 11th, 2016-01:51
I was also very grateful to any manufacturer when I purchased my watches. The money spent for them did not mean anything in those moments. It is amazing what emotions these watches do create. Congratulations to your dream watch. Best Moritz

A reward well worth the wait!

 
By: JToddH : March 11th, 2016-04:53
The Daytona certainly has an allure of its own. No matter how many watches you have, Daytona is one of those that feels like an old friend. Congratulations, my friend and welcome to Club Daytona! ...and my 116520 says "hello" to its younger sibling ...  

Congrats.

 
By: RussW : March 11th, 2016-04:56
I also recently bought a black Daytona (few weeks ago) - also from Leeds! I\'ve been wearing it Mon - Fri at work and my Patek at the weekend. I think it\'s a great daily wear.

Congrats on your new watch. I enjoyed reading your post and feeling the ...

 
By: Subexplorer : March 11th, 2016-05:18
... excitement and joy you transmit through your words. You have good motifs to be happy with this most charming and fine timepiece. I own the same model and dial color and also love it, in spite that under certain light conditions the reading of time is ... 

Congratulations

 
By: cazalea : March 11th, 2016-07:27
As we all pull our Daytonas out of the drawer, or safe, or out from under our sleeves... I too had been seduced by the white dial, and struck a deal with a friend to buy his - but when he arrived and dropped it in my eager hand, I couldn't see it either. ...  

nice!

 
By: edwardwchang : March 11th, 2016-08:43
it looks great on your wrist, perfect sizing.

Best chronograph on the market bar none at any price.

 
By: watch-er : March 11th, 2016-10:08
I believe it scored in the low 90s in Watch Time recently. Just nothing wrong with this watch.

enjoy your daytona! Rolex is always...

 
By: christianch : March 11th, 2016-16:44
something special no matter what people say. A fantastic watch ! enjoy wearing it

Daytona looks good on you.

 
By: masterspiece : March 13th, 2016-19:54
I have the black dial, bought a few years ago, but I haven't worn it in awhile. Need to dust it off and let it see some sunlight. Your post is a good reminder for me to do it! Thanks, Patrick. Aloha, Bob