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    Ice blue

    I’ve been looking around for another watch, this is at the top of the list just because I love the dial and bezel combination.



    I’m not a fan of white precious metal watches but maybe I’ve mellowed a little.





    Anyway I’m going to have a look at one this afternoon let’s see how that develops.




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    I do like that dial. Let us know what it’s like in the flesh.

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    If you haven't felt the weight of one of these before, brace yourself!

    Don't pay RRP.

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    Ice blue

    Typically around 20% under RRP is good 25% is the sweet spot. It’s an amazing watch the colours and contrast work well. The powder blue dial Only features in the platinum models and whilst the same size as the steel version it feels heavier and more substantial on the wrist but balanced and not too heavy for daily wear.
    The platinum day date is like wearing an anchor after just a day but this is a beauty just smiles every time you look at it.




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    Stunning watch and as Haywood says it’s very heavy, though I quite like that.

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    Amazing things.

    Unbelievably heavy though.

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    Always wanted to try it on. These days ive become a wimp and gone from one extreme to the other (Deepsea to Aquanaut)

    Always found the 116520 so comfy so must be quite a difference on the wrist

    116500 incoming next month for me!

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    Is 20-25% discount realistic on this ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by numberjack View Post
    Is 20-25% discount realistic on this ?
    Yes it is from a independent.


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    Prefer the one with the diamond markers.

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    I tried one on a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it - the weight was nice, and the colouring of both dial and bezel lovely.

    Only wish I had the money to buy one back then as they are a good bit more expensive now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by numberjack View Post
    Is 20-25% discount realistic on this ?
    There's a beautiful 116506 on Haywood's web site at around this.

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    I do like that dial, too. So beautiful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WestwardBound View Post
    There's a beautiful 116506 on Haywood's web site at around this.
    Excuse my ignorance (please!). Is that for a new one and which website is that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by WestwardBound View Post
    There's a beautiful 116506 on Haywood's web site at around this.
    In stock ?

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    For those who want the look but don't quite have the budget:

    https://rockefellers.co.uk/product/r...tona-116520-2/

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    Nice colour combo.
    Fas est ab hoste doceri

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    Quote Originally Posted by VDG View Post
    Nice colour combo.
    Blue with brown? Give me a break


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    Quote Originally Posted by WatchIng View Post
    Excuse my ignorance (please!). Is that for a new one and which website is that?
    Here: https://www.miltonaires.com/product/2925

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    It's kind of people to post that link but the price on this particular listing and that of about three others (all marked to show that the price is subject to change and that availability is by arrangement) reflect no more than that which I could have charged the last time I was asked to quote a price for one. Availability, currency exchange rates etc might make the prices on those few watches higher or lower the next time.

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    Ice blue

    First of all thanks everyone for the advice/ comments.

    Jesus this things heavy, I took my 116618LB with me for weight comparison on the wrist, what I like about my sub is the guide lock clasp I can centre the clasp perfectly on the wrist, it’s well balanced and I hardly know it’s on even though it’s heavy.

    Unfortunately no matter how I tried I could not get the Daytona clasp to sit central easy/comfort link in/out, links moved from one side to the other it just sat a little off centre, the fold over clasp slightly dug into my wrist add the extra weight and gravity into the mix and it started to bother me.

    I can wear it very loose with the clasp central but then the case digs into the back of my hand, I really did try to get on with it but as it would be a daily wearer ( I would retire the Patek to the safe) it’s such a shame Rolex can not offer a guidlock system for the Daytona otherwise I would a few k lighter.

    Bezel alignment, swirls knocks dings don’t bother me, but always the clasp has to sit central.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Volvomanuk View Post
    First of all thanks everyone for the advice/ comments.

    Jesus this things heavy, I took my 116618LB with me for weight comparison on the wrist, what I like about my sub is the guide lock clasp I can centre the clasp perfectly on the wrist, it’s well balanced and I hardly know it’s on even though it’s heavy.

    Unfortunately no matter how I tried I could not get the Daytona clasp to sit central easy/comfort link in/out, links moved from one side to the other it just sat a little off centre, the fold over clasp slightly dug into my wrist add the extra weight and gravity into the mix and it started to bother me.

    I can wear it very loose with the clasp central but then the case digs into the back of my hand, I really did try to get on with it but as it would be a daily wearer ( I would retire the Patek to the safe) it’s such a shame Rolex can not offer a guidlock system for the Daytona otherwise I would a few k lighter.

    Bezel alignment, swirls knocks dings don’t bother me, but always the clasp has to sit central.
    I think the easy link can be micro adjusted three positions also if I remember right!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlexL View Post
    Blue with brown? Give me a break


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    Yep, I've played with it in a shop in Cannes a couple of years back and it was absolutely stunning combo IRL. Mind you, I was buying something else and was given a few pieces to look at to kill the boredom alongside glass or two of bubbly
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    I’m going back after speaking to them about the micro adjustment, the dealer was hesitant about doing the adjustments in case he scratched the inside of the clasp, he assures me the in-house watch guru can do it without leaving a mark, if they do we’ll have to renegotiate the deal.

    🤣


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    Ice blue

    I strongly recommend you go for it. I wear mine all the time, to work, to the gym, out on the piss, for everything. If I’d wear a steel Sub for it, I’ll wear my Platona for it. The weight is so special whenever I pick it up, even now 18 months on.








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    I have to agree with the sentiment that blue and brown just don't go.

    A little bit of me admires them for doing it, but to my eye the reality is as horrible as it sounds.

    And yes, I have seen them in person, not just on the internet :)

    I'm sure it feels wonderful being platinum but nothing would possess me to wear one.

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    It's one of my favourite watches.

    Whoever designed it understood the relationship between colours very well.

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