Happy Birthday To Me!>>>>>

I got this beauty yesterday and it makes for a great birthday present to myself....a brand new Z series Daytona! Many thanks to Scott D for picking this up for me in Grand Cayman on his cruise last week! :gut:

I call this the 116520 Mark III - it is the third variation of the 116520 which I'm aware. The 116520 Mark I was this "thin hands" Daytona with the 4130 movement from 2000. Then, part way through the F series of the 116520, we have the Mark II variation with "fat hands" - as I discuss in the this article from 2005: http://www.rolexreferencepage.com/articles/6.html

This late Z series reprsents the latest iteration - the Mark III is it signficant for having the "RolexRolexRolex" engraving, AND the new "Parachrom Bleu" hair spring. I wanted to get a Mark III version, and Scott was kind enough to let me have this opportunity to purchase one through his dealer with whom he's made several purchases at retail.

I'm working on an article right now where I discuss the question of when exactly did the new hairspring appear on the Daytona. Until then, here's a couple of photos.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ytonapara3.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ytonapara2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...0para8sm-1.jpg

Now that´s a nice present from you for John ;)

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Whow...

my best wishes for your birthday. The present yoou got yourself looks pretty amazing. Wear it in good health!

Happy birthday to you, and congrats for your nice present :gut:

Happy birthday and congrats to your gift! :dr:
Kind regards
Volker

Great present :gut:

Happy birthday and congrats as to the new watch!

Kind Regards!

Well done buddy !!

Hey, congrats on all accounts!

John, I hope you saw your birthday thread in the German part of the forum?

Anyway, I hope you had a great day :dr: I´m sure at least the Daytona made you smile ;)

Take care-
Nico

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Originally posted by NicoH
Hey, congrats on all accounts!

John, I hope you saw your birthday thread in the German part of the forum?

Anyway, I hope you had a great day :dr: I´m sure at least the Daytona made you smile ;)

Take care-
Nico

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Glad you pointed that out...totally missed it! 8o :]

Thanks for all the congrats and well wishes guys! :dr:

Congratulations John

You are a lucky man

Can’t wait to se more pictures

Lars

... a bit too late, but then again; I wasn't here yet ;)

Happy birthday John, great watch!

BR,
Remco

wow i wish me that watch too :-D

DANG! Nice one there, John! :gut:

Happy Birthday, John! =)

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Original von jholbrook
the Mark III is it signficant for having the "RolexRolexRolex" engraving, AND the new "Parachrom Bleu" hair spring.

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Have these two features been introduced at the exact same time?

edit: just seen your article on the Mark III - thanks for that =)