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Graham 3T WIS 
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OK, 116520 = Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for those that don't do Rollie numbers. I have been on the lookout for one of these for years now. At first the waiting lists were too long and the cost prohibitive. Now they are more readily available, but it is definitely the one Rollie that retains a healthy chunk of its retail value. Well, yesterday morning this watch shows up in the classifieds of our local junkmail newspaper. Not expecting it to be either real or affordable, I phone the PO. Turns out he is in dire straits financially and needs cash fast. Needless to say, I struck a great deal right there and then. What a score! This is my ultimate grail chrono. This is a "Z" model, so the watch is about 3 years old. It looked a bit tatty when I got it, but a good scrub with a brush cleaned it right up. I also polished the bracelet clasp, and she's good as new! Have not had a chance to wear it yet, so will do a wristshot and report on accuracy later. I really consider myself blessed. The other two grails were the PAM098 and the DSSD. It is really sad that these economic times are really hard on some folks. I would hate to have to sell my watch collection....... The complete set:  After a good clean:  Closeup of the pushers unscrewed and triplock crown:  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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You may be causing a flood. Major drool going here! :D Very big congrats. One of those that fits into my Uber Grail list. :cool: Congrats and enjoy. ;)  |
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RussellB 3T WIS
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Also on my grail list, loving the look of that. So is it rude to talk money? |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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Love it, love it. smile25.gif Great Choice there. Cheers woohoo.gif |
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flyskate 3T WIS
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I love it!!! Coongratulations!!!!woohoo.gifwoohoo.gifwoohoo.gifyahoo.gifyahoo.gif |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks for the hand6.gifhand6.gif, guys! |
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omegaman41 3T WIS 
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Here are some more::hand6.gifhand6.gif. Absolutely out of this world. Congratulations!!! |
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chris s. 3T WIS 
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I'm not a big fan of Rolex BUT, the Daytonas are the Holy of Holys as far as Grails go. Big Congrats |
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angelogrillas 3T WIS 
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WOW! Congratulations. It is beautiful. Enjoy in good health. You will have me looking through MY classifieds this Sunday. Maybe after I win the lotto on Saturday... |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Absolutely a great buy and a great, great watch! Kudos!!! Now you just need to get its brother, the black-faced variant!!! I was told that in Japan, years ago, the craze was for the black-faced one but about 3 to 5 years ago, the shift changed and the craze went to the white-faced versions. That's a great Daytona you have. Regards to all. |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks again to all for the positive feedback. I have had this watch on a programmed winder for 24 hrs now. Running +2! How sweet is that!smile8.gif It will get wrist time this weekend. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Your'e killing me Graham!!!!...what a beauty my friend!....Congrats! yourock.gif |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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WOW! Congrats on an awesome grail. I was watching FNC last night and it looked like Rush was wearing a Daytona. Cool! |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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That`s a Rolex i could live with Congrats |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Gotta love that Daytona.perfect.gif What a classic imho. I had a friend had to get rid of his... couldn't stand being without a date. WHAT A MADMAN!!face4.gif Beautiful watch. Enjoy it, Graham. |
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goldengrr 3T WIS 
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A real beauty with the white face! |
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SHADY 3T WIS 
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WOW!! WOW!!! OH MAN!! |
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