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Lew Archer · 27 March 2017, 10:40 AM

Hello TRF,

I've been a fan of the Oyster Perpetual--the epitome of a simple, classic watch, of a perfect marriage of form and function, sans complication--for several years. The 36mm OP, I discovered a few years ago, happens to fit me quite well, and I've enjoyed the use of a silver dial OP in 36mm ever since.

In the last few weeks, I've been scrolling through the Rolex website. Dangerous, but fun. I toyed with the idea of a Datejust. I toyed with a few options. Two tone. White dial. Silver dial. Champagne dial. Jubilee bracelet. White gold? Fluted bezel? Polished?

I kept coming back to the OP, though.

Yesterday, I stoped in the Rolex Boutique in Beverly Hills run by Geary's. Great selection and got to see all those possibles in the steel.

And the winner? Happily, the least costly of the bunch!

Here it is...

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Lew Archer · 27 March 2017, 10:41 AM

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rmlovett1 · 27 March 2017, 10:43 AM

It's a beautiful watch! Congratulations!:)

Lew Archer · 27 March 2017, 10:43 AM

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Beta Frat Boy · 27 March 2017, 10:44 AM

Congrats a your new 369!!
That's a beautiful Rolex.

Lew Archer · 27 March 2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

It's a beautiful watch! Congratulations!:)

Thank you!

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AJM914 · 27 March 2017, 10:45 AM

Congrats looks clean

Bluside · 27 March 2017, 10:45 AM

Very nice. Congrats.

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GerardoG · 27 March 2017, 10:46 AM

Congratulations!

crowncollection · 27 March 2017, 10:46 AM

Nice

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Lew Archer · 27 March 2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluside

Very nice. Congrats.

Rather large pictures.

I went with the "best" setting using the iPad.

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SemperFi · 27 March 2017, 10:52 AM

You made the right choice. Its a real beauty.
Congratulations!

Bigsykedaddy · 27 March 2017, 10:54 AM

Congratulations, beautiful watch

pensandwatches · 27 March 2017, 10:55 AM

I like it - alot!!!

RichM · 27 March 2017, 11:04 AM

That's one great looking OP. Congrats

Lew Archer · 27 March 2017, 11:09 AM

Thank you, all. I really think this is a watch that offers remarkable value. Some might think of it as an entry Rolex, due to its relatively low price point, but, for me, it's something I came to appreciate only after years of sports models...the Submariner, Explorer, Daytona, GMT...

I was really thinking about a foray into precious metal, but in the steel, the simplicity of the OP, with the 3-6-9 dial, and the Oyster bracelet, grabbed me. As for the dial, the depth of that blue and its varying appearance depending on light really won me over.

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Urosfan · 27 March 2017, 11:24 AM

Congrats

logantrky · 27 March 2017, 11:29 AM

Great choice! I'd love to see your silver dial OP as well. I am considering one myself.

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jazznpool · 27 March 2017, 11:33 AM

Beautiful and simply elegant everyday watch! I hope you enjoy it.

pablo5 · 27 March 2017, 11:34 AM

Love a stainless steel Rollie...! Congrats

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Dcdfinance · 27 March 2017, 12:23 PM

Is that lume on the 3 6 and 9? What color is the lume; blue or green? Is that 36mm?

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Cabaiguan · 27 March 2017, 12:27 PM

Such a great watch. So simple. Congrats.

Ryuden · 27 March 2017, 12:27 PM

Nice...congrats...

Carrera997 · 27 March 2017, 12:29 PM

Love it. I'm happy for you! Congrats

vladamir15 · 27 March 2017, 12:58 PM

Congrats! Looks great!

vladamir15 · 27 March 2017, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew Archer

Thank you, all. I really think this is a watch that offers remarkable value. Some might think of it as an entry Rolex, due to its relatively low price point, but, for me, it's something I came to appreciate only after years of sports models...the Submariner, Explorer, Daytona, GMT...

I was really thinking about a foray into precious metal, but in the steel, the simplicity of the OP, with the 3-6-9 dial, and the Oyster bracelet, grabbed me. As for the dial, the depth of that blue and its varying appearance depending on light really won me over.

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I can assure you that no one considers this a entry rolex! It is an amazing watch and of course is by no means at a low price point! I really like the blue dial!

Lew Archer · 27 March 2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vladamir15

I can assure you that no one considers this a entry rolex! It is an amazing watch and of course is by no means at a low price point! I really like the blue dial!

Very true...I only meant low price point as compared to other models. By any reasonable standard, it's damned expensive!

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Danny83 · 27 March 2017, 01:43 PM

Congrats looks good on you

tuknguyen · 27 March 2017, 01:45 PM

Congrats. Beautiful!!

27 March 2017, 10:40 AM	#1
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,217	Incoming...Oyster Perpetual Hello TRF, I've been a fan of the Oyster Perpetual--the epitome of a simple, classic watch, of a perfect marriage of form and function, sans complication--for several years. The 36mm OP, I discovered a few years ago, happens to fit me quite well, and I've enjoyed the use of a silver dial OP in 36mm ever since. In the last few weeks, I've been scrolling through the Rolex website. Dangerous, but fun. I toyed with the idea of a Datejust. I toyed with a few options. Two tone. White dial. Silver dial. Champagne dial. Jubilee bracelet. White gold? Fluted bezel? Polished? I kept coming back to the OP, though. Yesterday, I stoped in the Rolex Boutique in Beverly Hills run by Geary's. Great selection and got to see all those possibles in the steel. And the winner? Happily, the least costly of the bunch! Here it is... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 March 2017, 10:45 AM	#8
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats looks clean __________________

27 March 2017, 10:46 AM	#11
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

27 March 2017, 10:52 AM	#13
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	You made the right choice. Its a real beauty. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

27 March 2017, 11:04 AM	#16
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,173	That's one great looking OP. Congrats __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

27 March 2017, 10:41 AM	#2
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,217	Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 March 2017, 10:42 AM	#3
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,217	Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 March 2017, 10:43 AM	#4
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,467	It's a beautiful watch! Congratulations!:)

27 March 2017, 10:44 AM	#6
Beta Frat Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 6	Congrats a your new 369!! That's a beautiful Rolex.

27 March 2017, 10:45 AM	#9
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,063	Very nice. Congrats. Rather large pictures.

27 March 2017, 10:46 AM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Congratulations!

27 March 2017, 10:54 AM	#14
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Congratulations, beautiful watch

27 March 2017, 10:55 AM	#15
pensandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: Boston, MA Watch: all of them!!! Posts: 55	I like it - alot!!!

27 March 2017, 11:09 AM	#17
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,217	Incoming...Oyster Perpetual Thank you, all. I really think this is a watch that offers remarkable value. Some might think of it as an entry Rolex, due to its relatively low price point, but, for me, it's something I came to appreciate only after years of sports models...the Submariner, Explorer, Daytona, GMT... I was really thinking about a foray into precious metal, but in the steel, the simplicity of the OP, with the 3-6-9 dial, and the Oyster bracelet, grabbed me. As for the dial, the depth of that blue and its varying appearance depending on light really won me over. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 March 2017, 11:24 AM	#18
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

27 March 2017, 11:29 AM	#19
logantrky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: USA Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 226	Great choice! I'd love to see your silver dial OP as well. I am considering one myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 March 2017, 11:33 AM	#20
jazznpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 240	Beautiful and simply elegant everyday watch! I hope you enjoy it.

27 March 2017, 11:34 AM	#21
pablo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Patek 5711/1A Posts: 197	Love a stainless steel Rollie...! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 March 2017, 12:23 PM	#22
Dcdfinance "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NH Watch: Reference 116334 Posts: 118	Is that lume on the 3 6 and 9? What color is the lume; blue or green? Is that 36mm? Sent from my Aster using Tapatalk

27 March 2017, 12:27 PM	#23
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	Such a great watch. So simple. Congrats. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

27 March 2017, 12:27 PM	#24
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Nice...congrats...

27 March 2017, 12:29 PM	#25
Carrera997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Steve Location: Metro Atlanta Watch: aholic Posts: 379	Love it. I'm happy for you! Congrats

27 March 2017, 12:58 PM	#26
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Congrats! Looks great! __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

27 March 2017, 01:43 PM	#29
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,163	Congrats looks good on you

27 March 2017, 01:45 PM	#30
tuknguyen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Tu Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 22	Congrats. Beautiful!!

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