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post #13021 of 21261
8/9/12 at 11:10am
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I'm sorry man. If you don't mind me asking, what year was the Daytona with the black dial? I have been looking into getting myself a Daytona with a black dial. I really want to get an older one but they are much more than I can to spend. Will most likely get a Daytona with Zenith movement instead. I aso really like the look of patrizi dial. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks.
Mine was a 2006 if i recall.....has the in house movement. I loved it, but if i had the choice, i wouldve gone for the zenith movement in a heartbeat. the el primero movt they used wasnt the standard one in the other zenith watches...rolex went over it witha fine toothed comb and did a lot of mods. fantastic watches.
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Yeah I really like the GMTc. I might get one in a couple weeks. biggrin.gif
you wont regret it.
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participated in buying one these at work today. to sell not keep. frown.gif
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Oh goodness. I love the overseas.
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Originally Posted by Dino944 View Post

The original Overseas chrono is a very nice watch.   I like its looks far more than the 2nd generation Overseas.  Although, the bracelets on the originals frequently had issues with the bracelet links getting jammed and stuck.  I think that is one of the reasons they completely changed the bracelet on the 2nd generation. 
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I much prefer the bracelet on the 2nd gen. really nice!
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post #13022 of 21261
8/9/12 at 11:32am
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Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots of you wearing your own AP soon : )

Thanks man. I'm already starting the savings, told my wife about it and she is so against it...Well few more months and I have my real baby.

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post #13023 of 21261
8/9/12 at 11:41am
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Thanks man. I'm already starting the savings, told my wife about it and she is so against it...Well few more months and I have my real baby.

as long as she doesnt leave you over it, it will be worth it.
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post #13024 of 21261
8/9/12 at 12:44pm
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as long as she doesnt leave you over it, it will be worth it.

She will not, i'll go for it. But if she decided to leave me anyways i'll make love to my AP :)

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post #13025 of 21261
8/9/12 at 12:47pm
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But if she decided to leave me anyways i'll make love to my AP smile.gif

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Regards.
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post #13026 of 21261
8/9/12 at 1:48pm
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thats too bad, i like this bracelet much more than the newer one. we got it for a steal too. icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

 

Yes, overall I really liked the original Oversease design more than the current one, but the bracelet getting jammed can be a pain.  A buddy of mine had both the time with Arabic numerals and the black dial chronograph version of the 1st generation Overseas.  He seemed to have more issues with the chronograph version and eventually sold it.  He still has the time only model which is his daily wearer.  I've tried on the 2nd generation Overseas chrono and it just doesn't appeal to me.

 

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Mine was a 2006 if i recall.....has the in house movement. I loved it, but if i had the choice, i wouldve gone for the zenith movement in a heartbeat. the el primero movt they used wasnt the standard one in the other zenith watches...rolex went over it witha fine toothed comb and did a lot of mods. fantastic watches.
you wont regret it.
Oh goodness. I love the overseas.
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Yes after 2000, the Daytonas all had the inhouse movement cal 4130, and they were ref # 116520.  Its a really nice watch, longer power reserve, the clasp and bracelet are solid, the lum marking and hands are wider and easier to read at a glance, and its probably a better choice if its going to be worn daily.  I have one that I bought in 2005 and a Zenith based Daytona from 1996.  If I could only keep one, it would be the Zenith based 16520.  Its a little more classic looking with the narrow hands and hour markers, and its movement supposedly had more than 200 modifications including changing the number of BPH from 36,600 to 28,800.  The zenith version is a keeper!

 

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Thanks man. I'm already starting the savings, told my wife about it and she is so against it...Well few more months and I have my real baby.

Keep saving its worth it!  I also encouraged the MRS buy a few pieces of jewelry during the last 2 years to ease the path for this purchase. Plus I sold an Explorer 1 that I bought 10 years ago and rarely ever wore.  It was all worth it!!!

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post #13027 of 21261
8/9/12 at 2:03pm
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Oh goodness. I love the overseas.

+1000
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post #13028 of 21261
8/9/12 at 2:05pm
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Originally Posted by Dino944 View Post

Keep saving its worth it!  I also encouraged the MRS buy a few pieces of jewelry during the last 2 years to ease the path for this purchase. Plus I sold an Explorer 1 that I bought 10 years ago and rarely ever wore.  It was all worth it!!!

It has always been not now, someday when I have cash blabla.. But If I actually save few pennies every month I would end buying it. The time goes by so fast...If I count how much I spend on clothes every month I could easy buy this watch in a couple of months, need to break the shoe-shopping for a while :D

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post #13029 of 21261
8/9/12 at 2:17pm
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Originally Posted by Dino944 View Post

What the original Nautilus, RO, and VC 222 shared was the same base movement designed by JLC.  Although, JLC never used it in any of their own watches. 

I'm not sure where, you are getting at with this?
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post #13030 of 21261
8/9/12 at 8:49pm
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Originally Posted by DerekS View Post

Mine was a 2006 if i recall.....has the in house movement. I loved it, but if i had the choice, i wouldve gone for the zenith movement in a heartbeat. the el primero movt they used wasnt the standard one in the other zenith watches...rolex went over it witha fine toothed comb and did a lot of mods. fantastic watches.
you wont regret it.

Thanks for the response. If I get one it will definitely be the Zenith movement. I was unaware of all the mods that rolex had done to the movement. Thanks for the info.
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post #13031 of 21261
8/9/12 at 8:53pm
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Originally Posted by Dino944 View Post

I just took delivery of the new 15202 Jumbo last week.  Its just stunning!  Its the first AP I've had in more than 10 years and everything about it is impressive (case and bracelet finishining, the classic cal 2121, and the dial which takes on different shades of blue depending on the lighting).  Pluse the one advantage of this tribute to the original is the display back where you can view the iconic cal 2121.  You will not be disappointed.  Below are 2 quick and sadly blury camera/phone photos.  I hope to have some better photos like the one above soon.  This was a belated 40th birthday/10th anniversary gift from my wife and it was well worth the wait!

Best regards,
Dino



 

Beautiful and classic looking. Enjoy it.
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post #13032 of 21261
8/9/12 at 8:58pm
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participated in buying one these at work today. to sell not keep. frown.gif
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Do you work at s Jewelry store?
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post #13033 of 21261
8/9/12 at 9:37pm
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Beautiful and classic looking. Enjoy it.

+1.
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Do you work at s Jewelry store?

not exactly. i work for a company that has both a store, and also a buying operation separate from the store. there are a few locations where we do buying, each one in a slightly different way, geared towards different specialties and clienteles. i work in one of the buying operations.
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post #13034 of 21261
8/9/12 at 10:23pm
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participated in buying one these at work today. to sell not keep. frown.gifWarning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
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Don't you get employee discounts? nod[1].gif
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post #13035 of 21261
8/9/12 at 10:25pm
I have something swell coming. smile.gif
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