One grail collected

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Not necessarily, as the looser the head links fit the more they clank against the engraved model and serial numbers, and the 6:00 head link on the watch pictured is seriously loose. Getting them tightened to fit closer to the case usually means the inner spring bar tube gets closer to the engraved numbers as well. Believe me we have seen it many times...

Might just put it on a NATO and be done with it! (that's a joke btw).
 
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What a stunning piece @jpjsavage !!!

Wear it in excellent health!!!

By the way, since I take it that this is your first Daytona, how does it wear? Would you mind writing a little comparison of your impressions between this one and the SS speedy?

Many thanks. I will certainly give this some thought.
 
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like omg, that’s everyone’s grail! Tsk.
(Read this in a high pitch, jealous girl voice)


Congrats. I have yet to see a cleaner example.
(Equally envious, deeper man voice trying to pass on a half-ass congrats)
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like omg, that’s everyone’s grail! Tsk.
(Read this in a high pit, jealous girl voice)


Congrats. I have yet to see a cleaner example.

Thank you. The previous owner bought the watch from a lawyer in New York. He said that he flew over to New York in person, with dollars in his bag, and the deal was done in a NY hotel room! I have quite a bit of the service history including a photocopy of one of the services from a NY jeweller in the 1980s.
 
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Congrats. I have yet to see a cleaner example.
(Equally envious, deeper man voice trying to pass on a half-ass congrats)

She is a beauty ain't she! 👍
 
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She is a beauty ain't she! 👍

gesus, that gal is so fine, @jpjsavage ruined my Monday.
Looking at my bank shaking my head...
Savage indeed jpj...
 
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Congratulations on finding your grail. The previous owner obviously took great care and pride in the timepiece and the bracelet.
Reference 6239, I believe. I like the vintage references much more than the modern Daytonas... excellent choice, and wear in good health.
 
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Congratulations! Stunning piece.
Enjoy it in good health.
 
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Wow that was factors more expensive than buying a modern one, even If paying Grey dealer mark-up. Well done!
 
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The space watch that never went to space! Very cool. Wear in good health
 
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Great catch, congrats ! 👍

Hope one day I'll be able to add a similar example to my collection, too 😀
 
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Wonderful. Glad to see someone achieve a true grail.