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Re: The Fastest Way to Piss Off Some Rolex Collectors . . .

LOL...I disagree Jeff. I am a Rolex collector and I have quite a few friends that collect Rolex. We all appreciate many watches, especially those with similar pedigree. I don't think you will find many Rolex collectors that do not appreciate the similarities of these two pieces. Here is a great comparison of the same two watches: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/understanding-the-earliest-heuer-carreras

: The fastest way to piss off certain Rolex collectors . . .
: compare your Carrera or Autavia to his Daytona, and see what
: happens.

: The true enthusiasts will understand and appreciate the comparison
: . . . others will turn red, their pulse goes up, they start to
: sweat, and you know the rest.

: Nice photos!!

: Jeff

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