AllergyDoc 40 Posted April 23, 2009 He's a very nice guy. Too bad he only comes by once a year. Last year he noticed my seconds-at-nine full gold Daytona, complimented me on it, and said his dad had just bought him a steel Daytona. I asked him how long his dad had to wait before one became available and he changed the subject. I was suspicious... Today he compliments me on my BK "transformer" GMT and then tells me his DateJust--another gift from his dad--needed to be serviced because the crown wasn't screwing in properly. Said the AD told him it would take a month and cost $500 for a repair and service. That sounded right. I had just read on a site selling watch winders that the more you unscrew and rescrew crowns the quicker the gaskets wore out and the more likely you'll have problems with crown tube, etc. So I asked the guy if he wore his DJ every day. He said yes and "I was wearing a Paul Newman Daytona..." Sure, buddy. You ditched a $50-100K watch for a SS DJ? I was going to call him on it but as he is such and nice guy and wasn't pushy at all, I shut my yap. The DJ was an automatic. Last year he was wearing a gold quartz of some make I didn't recognize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swissaddict 0 Posted April 23, 2009 He never said the watches were gen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted April 23, 2009 No, but... It was certainly implied with the $500 AD repair estimate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted April 23, 2009 No, but... It was certainly implied with the $500 AD repair estimate... What is so special in PN Daytona? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted April 23, 2009 No, but... It was certainly implied with the $500 AD repair estimate... What is so special in PN Daytona? A REAL PN Daytona is worth a mint, but this guy may have been using the term more loosely. A LOT of people use the term "Paul Newman" for any Daytona with contrasting sub-dials (black on cream or vice-versa). But not all contrasting subdial Daytonas are the original limited edition manual wind watch that AD is referring to. I never understand when people on rep forums get all snobby about watches. We are wearing FAKE watches, or has everyone forgotten that little detail? Jeesh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted April 23, 2009 A LOT of people use the term "Paul Newman" for any Daytona with contrasting sub-dials (black on cream or vice-versa). But not all contrasting subdial Daytonas are the original limited edition manual wind watch that AD is referring to. Good point. Even a average steel 'tona is hardly a cheap watch so maybe his dad decided to get him something more appropiate for every day wear, possibily even his old one thus saving the Daytona from beater duty. A SS DJ makes a damn good everyday watch after all. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyB 0 Posted April 23, 2009 A REAL PN Daytona is worth a mint, We are wearing FAKE watches, or has everyone forgotten that little detail? Jeesh. The very first google hit returned this 1967 Daytona for the paltry sum of $79,920.00 USD: Paul Newman Daytona How dare you sir! I'll have you know that my watches are GENUINE imitation Rolex! AND have GENUINE imitation Swiss ETA movements!! Further, when I use a leather strap it is only the finest and rarest GENUINE imitation alligator!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted April 23, 2009 It sounds like the yellow pages guy either has a very rich daddy or delivering the yellow pages by you Doc pays very well; I believe he has no idea that he's talking to the Doc and buy that I mean a true watch nut. Bless him. The Paul Newman is classy even though it's a Rolex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted April 26, 2009 Jetmid's now working for Yellow Pages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted April 26, 2009 He's the owner on a busmans holiday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted May 4, 2009 I never understand when people on rep forums get all snobby about watches. We are wearing FAKE watches, or has everyone forgotten that little detail? Jeesh. +1 I like watches, I like to tweak and play with reps, I like to post here or anywhere, right now I just stay enough behind this Chinese rep watch mess and I feel very happy, more money in my pocket to do lot of other hobbies, just my 2 euro cents :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
