Okay, so, a few weeks ago, I got it into my head that I wanted a really nice watch. Not just any watch, but a Rolex. And not just any Rolex, but the Cosmograph Daytona Platinum Daytona, you know, the classic style. I’ve always admired these watches from afar, but actually getting one? That’s a whole different story.
First things first, I started doing some digging. I learned that there are actually two main series of these Daytona watches. The first one was made from the early 1960s to the late 1980s, and they only made a few of them. Then there’s the newer ones. Turns out, the old ones are super rare and expensive, especially this one called the “Paul Newman” Daytona, Reference 6264. Way out of my league!
Then, I started to compare the Cosmograph Daytona with regular chronograph models. The big difference is that the Cosmograph has this tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel, while the chronograph models just have it printed on the dial. Also found out that the original ones had a Vaijoux 72B movement, but later they switched to the 722/1. I don’t really know what that means, but it sounds fancy.
So, I decided to go for a high imitation instead. It would save me a huge amount of money, and the platinum version was not available. I found a guy, a watch dealer that a friend recommended, who specializes in these things. I called him up, and we chatted for a while about what I was looking for. He was super knowledgeable, which was a relief. He explained that platinum watches are usually more expensive than gold ones because platinum is denser. So, you get more platinum by volume in the same size case compared to gold. Plus, he said, platinum is usually 950 platinum, which means 950 parts out of 1000 are pure platinum. That made me understand the price difference.
After a few days of back and forth, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered it. The anticipation was killing me! When it finally arrived, I carefully opened the box, and there it was. It looked amazing! I examined the watch, paying attention to the details. The weight felt substantial, just like he said it would. The engravings were perfect, and the overall finish was flawless. Honestly, if I didn’t know better, I wouldn’t be able to tell it apart from the real deal.
The Result
I’ve been wearing it for a couple of weeks now, and I’m still thrilled with it. It’s comfortable, it looks great, and it keeps perfect time. I even wore it to a fancy dinner party last weekend, and I got a ton of compliments. Nobody suspected a thing! Now every morning, I put on my “Daytona”, admire it for a second, and start my day feeling a little bit more like a high roller.
- Step 1: Research and learn about the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
- Step 2: Decide to go for a high imitation and find a reputable dealer.
- Step 3: Order the watch and wait for it to arrive.
- Step 4: Inspect the watch and confirm its quality.
- Step 5: Wear and enjoy the watch!
It wasn’t a straightforward journey. It took some research, some patience, and a leap of faith to trust the dealer. But in the end, I ended up with a beautiful watch that I’m proud to wear. And honestly, saving all that money makes it feel even better.
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