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16 April 2016, 04:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Ron
Location: Arizona, USA
Watch: 116233
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Wife's Rolex Journey
After many years of trying my wife finally "allowed" me to buy her a Rolex in 2011. Of course my own preferences took over so I tried to steer her towards a TT DJ, Jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel, legible dial and larger size (31mm for her). Regardless, her first choice had all the above except it was a 26mm on Oyster.
After a couple of years she decided that perhaps I had been right, that a larger size would be better and yes, a Jubilee might be better as well. So, we got her Rolex #2. However, this choice had a smooth bezel, was all SS and had a dial pattern that while very feminine and pretty, was not quite so easy for her to read. Regardless, she was happy at that time. After another year she decided that "perhaps" I had been completely right way back in 2011. She is now happy to present Rolex #3 which has all the features that she says make this one a lifetime keeper and will someday go to our daughter. Sorry for the so-so pic but you get the idea. And finally, a big thanks to DavidSW. You are awesome, my friend. 
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16 April 2016, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
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Awesome!!
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16 April 2016, 05:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Noah
Location: Rain City, WA.
Watch: Yachtmaster 16623
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Beautiful timepiece. I hope she wears and loves it!
I am in the same boat. My wife couldn't decide between the 29mm and 35mm. She went with the 29, and I think she regrets it. In a few years, I plan to buy us matching Submariners. I know she will be happy with having her own 40mm. |
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16 April 2016, 05:06 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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Wow, that's beautiful. Congrats to her!
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16 April 2016, 05:06 AM
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Real Name: Trace
Location: Vegas/Bay Area
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Well done Ron
Congrats to the Mrs
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16 April 2016, 05:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CA
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31 is the perfect size!
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16 April 2016, 05:40 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Real Name: Basil
Location: Athens, GR
Watch: BoctokKomandirskie
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Stunning!
Congrats to the Mrs.
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16 April 2016, 05:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Planet Earth
Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy
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Congrats.
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16 April 2016, 06:32 AM
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Location: SoCal
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Hahaha give her another year... Perhaps she will want a diamond dial. Lol
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16 April 2016, 07:54 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 28,190
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Very Nice. Congrats
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16 April 2016, 07:57 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
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Congrats to your wife.
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16 April 2016, 07:59 AM
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Location: USA
Watch: 5712
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very pretty. Third time's a charm...or is it???
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16 April 2016, 08:02 AM
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
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Very nice! My wife's incoming will be posted on Mother's Day.:)
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16 April 2016, 08:09 AM
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That;''s awesome, congrats on getting your wife addicted! She'll now better understand your interest in watches.
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16 April 2016, 09:51 AM
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16 April 2016, 10:04 AM
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Hahaha....your wife is smart. her strategy has bagged her 3 rolexes in 5 years. Anyway, your #3 piece is what I am looking to buy next but a 36mm for small guy wrist. Question is :- many choose the Yellow Gold for the TT DJ but i rarely see anyone sporting or even showing in this forum a Rose Gold Two Tone DJ. What are you guys' thoughts on YG vs Rose Gold on a TT DJ? |
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16 April 2016, 10:26 AM
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One of my favorites... Congrats
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16 April 2016, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Michigan
Watch: Rolex/Omega/Brtlg
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Love mine!! EricE 
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16 April 2016, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
Watch: Lange / Rolex
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Looks great. Congrats!
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16 April 2016, 01:38 PM
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Real Name: Richard
Location: USA
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A marriage made in heaven!
I wish you both the best of a blessed marriage and friendship!
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16 April 2016, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Ron
Location: Arizona, USA
Watch: 116233
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16 April 2016, 02:59 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
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Looks great
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16 April 2016, 03:57 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
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Third time is a charm, sometimes it take a bit of trial and error to find the right one. Congratulations to you both!
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16 April 2016, 10:14 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Location: North Carolina
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Very nice.
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17 April 2016, 01:39 AM
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Real Name: Dennis
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It's a beauty! Congrats!
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15 May 2016, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: HK
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Hi all,
I have been reading all the interesting and informative posts here on the forum. I will be buying my first Rolex at 55. I have been looking at a datejust 31mm TT (gold and steel) Roman silver dial with VI diamonds 178273. My mind was pretty set on this until I saw the Rose gold and steel with chocolate dial VI diamonds. Sorry I did not post pics here to show. I will appreciate comments and suggestions on what is a better watch for years to come. Compare to the Chocolate dial, the silver dial looks 'dull' but I don't want anything too flashy. It will be my everyday watch and I would like a watch that will hold its own well into the future. |
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