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6 April 2014, 06:39 AM | #1 |
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The President
I don't know if it's age, but it seems that my tastes in watches have changed somewhat the past couple of years and some of the Rolexes that I once thought were somewhat nice now have much greater appeal to me. While always a fan of the vintage sports models, and most notably the GMT-Master, we all seem to have found our own particular niche in vintage. I've always admired the 18k gold sport and President models and often find myself looking at them at watch shows. Two of my favorites are the white-dialed, 18K Yachtmaster and the 18K yellow gold Day Date with the white stick dial. I just love these two watches but could never justify my need for one.
The other day, I had the opportunity to purchase a vintage, surely a classic, 30-year-old President day date, single-quick 18038. The watch was sold new in 1984 for $6913 and survived the past three decades with minimal wear. In examining the watch, it was 100% original, untouched and in immaculate condition, complete with box, booklets hang tags and warranty paper. I brought it to my watchmaker for a quick examination who remarked that this was one of the nicest, vintage original Presidents that he had ever seen. I had to concur with my watchmaker, and as I left his shop, I made the decision to keep the President and not worry too much how the years have changed my tastes.
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Your taste has changed for the better.
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6 April 2014, 06:46 AM | #3 |
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6 April 2014, 06:57 AM | #4 |
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Great story, great watch!
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Congrats, Amigo!
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Good Taste! Great Watch!
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Congrats John and love it! Cheers,
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6 April 2014, 07:43 AM | #8 |
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That a real beauty John. Nothing wrong with owning watches that aren't GMTs.
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Timeless!
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A beauty John!
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Nice find, thanks for sharing.
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6 April 2014, 07:54 AM | #12 |
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate the comments.
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6 April 2014, 07:55 AM | #13 |
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Nice going John! I so relate with you!
Ever since I was 19, I always wanted a President. Just last year at the age of 52, I bought a black dialed 'Barked' version. I LOVE IT! I know some people think Bark President's are dated...I don't...I think they are the most distinctive and elegant looking Presidents out there. My second choice would be the one you bought! Congrats! |
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Great story and a beautiful watch!!!
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Nice one John
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Flawless...i'm with you!
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Love the white dial, congrats
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Nice watch John! Are you considering wearing it occasionally, or will you keep it preserved as-is and in a safe at all times?
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Beautiful example John! Nice unmolested YG day dates are harder to come by these days.
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Beautiful example, love that dial, so clean and easy to read. Your taste has improved IMHO.
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Great watch great story. I've had my 1803 for less than 2 months and it has dominated wrist time. I even wear it to bed. Always hated gold as being too flashy but now can't get enough. Is that the actual box yours came in? If so more pics please. I've never seen that style and am looking for one myself. Thx
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6 April 2014, 11:32 AM | #25 |
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LOL...Thanks Dave. I guess I'm in the club now.
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Well put Kevin.
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6 April 2014, 12:09 PM | #28 |
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That's beautiful. The Day-Date has been on my radar for a while now. I hope to find one as nice as yours!
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6 April 2014, 12:26 PM | #29 |
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A true classic...timeless! ( unlike some newer models I fear)
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Truly great taste J. I like it a LOT.
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