Watchmeister Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Some watches you build. And some watches you adopt. In the case of my little Daytona collection they were adopted from the watch smiths themselves when they wanted to move onto new projects. My first child: The Palpatine Daytona: This one dates back to the days when Palpatine was actively working on Rolexes. In his day he was one of the original innovators and a provider of many wonderful projects including the now infamous Panerai Palp crowns. This particular seconds at 6 was his daily wearer and considered state of the art. Hey, it still keeps accurate time and the chronos reset. The Second Child: The Ubi DW Daytona: One of Ubi's first Daytona projects well preceding his incredible 16520 frankens. Ubi put a lot of time and effort into this one a few years ago. I had to wait a couple of years but with him it is only a matter of time before he finds that next "have to do" project. This is one of the first generation DW's with mystery movement. And in a testament to Ubi and Ziggy it is still keeping beautiful time. And the New Pride and Joy - The legendary Ubi 16520. There is not much I can say that hasn't other than to say it is really that good and I am so excited to have the opportunity to wear it. In a sea of 44mm daily wearers this is the one smaller watch that gets weekly wear. Ubi's prior pictures do this beautiful piece much better justice but I did have to add a couple with it on my wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Very nice...and great to see these things stay in the RWG family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Love the DW and 16520! And, hey, you can't beat the sentimental value of the Palptona!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yeah, it is like the Patek commercial. You don't own these babies. You are simply the custodian for the next generation. But in the meantime you are going to get a lot of enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 In the spirit of the Patek commercial, can I be the next of kin W Even though we are the same generation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Love the DW and 16520! And, hey, you can't beat the sentimental value of the Palptona!! Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 About all one can say is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Great Daytona's. Best of the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 In the spirit of the Patek commercial, can I be the next of kin W Even though we are the same generation Beautiful collection Kruz... Wear 'em well ol' friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Nice collection! Daytonas rule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 wow -- congrats W must have taken some arm twisting to wrench that ubitona from R's hands regardless, couldn't have gone to a better guy. wear it well my friend deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Great group of Daytonas! That palp Daytona brings back memories of the old TRC and RWG from a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks for the kind thoughts. As most people who know me will attest, it is not about the particular piece. It is about the journey behind it. Whether it was trying to cheer up Palp when in despair over the loss of his mother a few years ago, sharing a pizza with madasbooot plotting a vintage 2 years in the making, egging Ubi onto that next project over dinner in his hometown or begging Ziggy to try another one of my stupid ideas all the fun is in the journey. Gotta run now. My wife is giving me the evil eye. I think I see snow shoveling in my immediate future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 What an incredible collection! I want them all! Until then, wear them with pride my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Gorgeous group, very nice Daytonas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 THAT Ubitona 16520.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Gorgeous group, kruz!! Of course, I do say that with a bit of bias Great watches for a phenominal guy and a great friend! Cheers! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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