Hello from a newbie

[Spencer]

Hey guys, long time first time. I stumbled across this site while doing some research on a 116520 white face Daytona.

Currently my collection consists of a Breitling Crosswind Special, Panerai 111H, and a SS Submariner Date.

I was doing some research on the Daytona per pricing and the wait list. See I am engaged and my kick ass fiancée said she would get me the 116520 white face as a wedding gift . Since that won't be for another year, I figured I should get on a wait list asap and hope that in 8-14 months my lucky number is called.

I've spoke to my AD (who I have a strong relationship with) and he assured me that when we get close to the date I will have the watch. I'm really hoping it's a BNIB white face for MSRP, but I guess if it's a slightly used black face for more than MSRP I won't cry about it.

Anywho great to be part of this terrific forum, I look forward to getting to know you guys and learn new info on these exquisite watches

[BruceS]

Hiya Spencer and welcome to the nut house Nice diverse collection you have there. Post some pics when you get a chance. BTW, we have a few Paneristi here too

[Spencer]

Originally Posted by BruceS

Hiya Spencer and welcome to the nut house Nice diverse collection you have there. Post some pics when you get a chance. BTW, we have a few Paneristi here too

Definitly a Paneristi here. I have a pretty pooey digital camera, hopefully a new Canon Power Shot S80 will come my way soon, then I'l post some quality pics.

[dina]

Hi Spencer. Welcome to the forum

[kingblackbolt]

Welcome Spencer,

You have a great collection there, I really like that crosswind! Hope to see some pics soon as you get your new digi-cam...

[JJ Irani]

Hey Spencer,

A BIG welcome to TRF. We would love to see pics of your watches.

Meanwhile, I would like to know how on earth you've managed to have a "strong relationship with your AD"? All I can manage is a few subtle glimpses at their cleavages!!!

[Spencer]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Spencer,

A BIG welcome to TRF. We would love to see pics of your watches.

Meanwhile, I would like to know how on earth you've managed to have a "strong relationship with your AD"? All I can manage is a few subtle glimpses at their cleavages!!!

HAHA nice JJ!

Well I don't know if we have a "strong" relationship, but the owner of the store (he has three, www.polachecksjewelers.com) belongs to the same Country Club as my family, I attened college with the owners son, and in the past year I have bought a Submariner and a Cartier Roadster from him. I haven't exactly broke the bank with them, but I have dropped some decent coin.

Here is an awful picture of my three babies. As soon as I recieve my new digi cam I will snap some quality pics.

[JJ Irani]

LOL! Thanks for the pics, Spencer. A nice varied collection which should always keep you happy!!

However, better pictures would be welcome!!

[Spencer]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

LOL! Thanks for the pics, Spencer. A nice varied collection which should always keep you happy!!

However, better pictures would be welcome!!

I know I know, the camera doesn't suck, but with close ups it blows. Only 3 mega pixles and it's about 5 years old, which in todays standards is ANCIENT!

Hopefully within a few months, probably more like a year, there will be a nice SS Dytona white or black face in that group.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Spencer

I know I know, the camera doesn't suck, but with close ups it blows. Only 3 mega pixles and it's about 5 years old, which in todays standards is ANCIENT!

Hopefully within a few months, probably more like a year, there will be a nice SS Dytona white or black face in that group.

Good luck on the SS Daytona, Spencer. Just kiddin' about the pics....you'll have to get used to a lot of wisecracking around this place. The number of tossers we have now.....phew, I've lost count!!!

[Uncle-AJ]

Welcome to TRF Spencer. You certainly have a nice collection and the Daytona would supplement it no end. I hope your time on the waiting list will be shorter than mine, which is going on for two and a half years.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Welcome to TRF Spencer. You certainly have a nice collection and the Daytona would supplement it no end. I hope your time on the waiting list will be shorter than mine, which is going on for two and a half years.

Seriously, Adrian, if you are craving so much after the Daytona, why not consider the TT version? I mean, it's just a thought....all the extra SOLID gold on the centre links and bezel....and, of course, you do love TT watches as is evident from the fact that you love your TT Black Sub!!!

[Spencer]

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Welcome to TRF Spencer. You certainly have a nice collection and the Daytona would supplement it no end. I hope your time on the waiting list will be shorter than mine, which is going on for two and a half years.

2 years

Say it ain't so? Here's to hoping that in '06 both of us are proud new owners of SS Daytona's

[padi56]

Welcome to TRF Spencer nice collection.

[Southern Jessie]

Hi Spencer

Just a quick point about the camera. In my experience it's not only about the number of pixels that determines the quality of the pictures taken. I have a digital Olympus SLR from 1999 - just 2.5 megapixels and yet it takes superb photos. I believe that Olympus cameras have amazing lenses - and it is the lens that is more important than the number of pixels. If you want to take great close ups and will really make use of your camera, consider getting an SLR digital camera where you have manual control (and also buy a tripod!)

[JJ Irani]

...or you could send your watches over to me, Spencer and I shall, in turn, send you pictures that look like this!!! Of course, I get to keep the watches!!







Merry Christmas, all you tossers!!!

[Uncle-AJ]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Seriously, Adrian, if you are craving so much after the Daytona, why not consider the TT version? I mean, it's just a thought....all the extra SOLID gold on the centre links and bezel....and, of course, you do love TT watches as is evident from the fact that you love your TT Black Sub!!!

The SS Daytona is the Holy Grail so I'll hang on. I could have bought a TT version ages ago but it does not have the same allure. I'm a patient person so no worries.

[Uncle-AJ]

Originally Posted by Spencer

2 years

Say it ain't so? Here's to hoping that in '06 both of us are proud new owners of SS Daytona's

The situation in the UK is bad, you have to spend thousands at a dealers just to get on a list. In your neck of the woods things should be a bit easier.

[worktolivelife]

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

The situation in the UK is bad, you have to spend thousands at a dealers just to get on a list. In your neck of the woods things should be a bit easier.

just luck and location i reckon AJ the black one i got in weeks, and im no player! or hi roller!,

steve

Hiya Spencer, welcome and nice collection. Sounds like your better half is the envy of most of us here, who's spouses think we're stark raving mad.

[Rockrolex]

Let me add my welcome to TRF, Spenser. That's a very nice varied collection you have there. The Daytona will be a nice addition. Do stick around and partake of the fun and frolic here.

As for the Crosswind, not enough complications for me.

I've got an Olympus that I am loving (not quite as much as my all black GMT-II -as the rest of these tossers can attest to), but it's got almost all the complications I would want.

Welcome Spencer - good to have you on TRF!

[baseballduck]

Welcome to TRF Spencer. Nice collection you have there.

Tyler

[Spencer]

Thank you everyone for the kind greeting and wishes. I am very happy with the nice little collection I have amassed over the past two years, nothing crazy, but I'm happy with it.

Per the digital camera, i know it's not all about mega pixels, and in fact the camera is an Olympus so I am aware of its quality lens. Basic point and shot pictures taken at about 7-10 feet are ok, but on close ups and anything detailed, it BLOWS. Plus with the holidays upon us, and my bday in 3 weeks, why not ask for one.

[Spencer]

Oh yeah, just to show you how into this forum I have gotten, I am typing you from about 6500 ft. at the base of ther Jackson Hole ski resort. Just finished a great day of skiing wearing my sub

I noticed that the gentleman in charge of equpiment here at my hotel was wearing at 50th anniversary sub