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Lisa · 16 June 2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by yessir69

I agree the strap looks great.

And, Lisa - NO!!!

No? No, what?

Was it something I said?

SUBversive · 16 June 2011, 01:31 PM

Fantastic. Good luck and congrats. Not a fan of the leather strap but prob looks better in person. Have to ask: awesome watch, no ring? Also hope you took delivery on a non- holiday.

miss kare · 16 June 2011, 04:40 PM

Thank you everyone for the warm welcoming and kind words! I do think I made a good choice with the strap. I understand its different from the bracelet, but I like both. Its two completely different looks and its all personal preference.

As an update, we are actually doing some “surgery” on the bracelet. Thank you SPEED for shining some light on re-sizing of your wife’s DJ. The fiancé and I stopped by our local Rolex repair and we are going to order 2 links (half sizes?). I’m still a little confused about how it will be done, but I’ll leave it up to the expert… So once the sizing is fixed, I’ll be able to wear the bracelet more often.

@ Threemonkeys – I will make sure and post some pics when i’m “out in the wild wearing this beauty.”

@ Rockrolex – Thank you for the welcoming. Maybe I’ll post some wedding pics when the day comes…. Or maybe I’ll post some wedding…. watch pics ;D

@ SUBversive – Thanks! And I think everything looks better in person, pictures don’t really capture the feeling of the watch. And to your question, “no ring?” Answer is, yes… the ring is on its way. The DJ was somewhat of an impulse buy because we found out about the price increase… lol. We are still working on finding the perfect ring… and the perfect stone. ;D I am a little confused by this question -> “Also hope you took delivery on a non- holiday.” ?????

le_baroudeur · 16 June 2011, 05:57 PM

Congratulations ! Perfect watch for your wrist !

captainblack · 1 July 2011, 01:08 AM

Hey , congrats on the upcoming Weddings, looks superb on the white strap.

dooder202 · 1 July 2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by miss kare

Hello! I'd like to submit a small review of my lovely engagement watch. My fiance proposed with this lovely piece on May 8th of this year. He is a watch person (actually watch fanatic) and we bought my watch while strolling into the Rolex store to have his Sub cleaned.

I'd like to introduce my Lady DateJust, Mother of Pearl, Roman Numerals, Fluted Bezel, Stainless Steal Jubilee Bracelet with a hidden clasp (and my first Rolex) watch. (BTW, I'm pretty new to this forum so I apologize for any "forum-lingo" that I should or should not be using).

As far as the specs for this watch:

- 26mm White Mother of Pearl Dial
- 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel (my favorite part of the watch)
- Roman Numeral Markers
- Sapphire Crystal
- Stainless Steal Jubilee Bracelet
- Hidden Clasp

First off, we chose the 26mm because I for one, do not like big watches. I have a small wrist and anything bigger would have looked overwhelmingly large on my wrist. I like the simple, feminine but not too feminine look. I know the trend nowadays seems to be big watches for some women, but I don't think I'll ever catch onto that trend.

Next, the White Mother of Pearl is absolutely stunning and beautiful. Its a very subtle WOW factor, but still a WOW factor

. I caught myself looking at the dial at different angles and different shades of light the first week I wore it. I would just turn it against the light to see the different ripples and colors in the Mother of Pearl. I never do get sick of looking at it. Pictures really do not do the Mother of Pearl any justice. That is something that you definitely need to see in person to really appreciate.

Then its my favorite, the fluted white gold bezel. I LOVE the look of the fluted bezel rather than the plain stainless steal bezel. It just... glistens and glitters in the light. Its the added BLING without the actual bling. ;) Its just beautiful. At every angle you look at, the fluted bezel just shines at you. Its almost hypnotic in a way. You just catch yourself looking.. then staring...

Lastly, the stainless steal Jubilee Bracelet really makes the watch pop. It looks great and more like a bracelet rather than a watch. The Oyster bracelet is nice, but seems to be more of a casual look compared to the Jubilee. I like the hidden clasp because it just looks much cleaner. Its a more sleek and chic look.

On a side note, we recently purchased a leather strap to try on for size. My fiance felt I might feel more comfortable with a leather strap since the bracelet was slightly loose. Rolex couldn't adjust the links anymore, if I took one more off, it would be too tight so i had to go with it a little loose. So I chose a Hadley Roma, White Pearl, Alligator Leather Strap. It is actually very comfortable and gives the watch a completely different look. Its like having two different watches. The White Pearl Strap grabs onto the color of the Mother of Pearl dial and they really go hand in hand with one another. I think I made a good choice, but it really makes the Rolex look a lot more casual.

Sooooo.... for your viewing pleasure, please find below, photos of the above mentioned watch. I hope I have done this watch justice and that you like my first review.
(The pictures are all mixed up because I'm still a new-bee to this forum)

ENJOY!!

Awesome watch! And car! Enjoy!

2th Dr · 1 July 2011, 01:39 AM

Welcome to TRF and congrats on the watch and your engagement! That a gorgeous DJ, but I don't think you posted enough pictures!

Looks awesome on that white strap too!

2th Dr · 1 July 2011, 02:00 AM

Not to hijack the thread, but I did the same strap on my GFs Breitling...

white ling.JPG

kcmo · 1 July 2011, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Not to hijack the thread, but I did the same strap on my GFs Breitling...

Attachment 212157

That looks great, Mark!

2th Dr · 1 July 2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

That looks great, Mark!

Thanks, my favorite WISta!

kcmo · 1 July 2011, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Thanks, my favorite WISta!

You know I can't resist a white dial! And that strap goes great with it! She must be loving the combo!

2th Dr · 1 July 2011, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

You know I can't resist a white dial! And that strap goes great with it! She must be loving the combo!

She is!

jpup · 1 July 2011, 03:13 AM

Love the pearl white alligator strap on both watches! I am planning on doing the same with one of mine

reecester · 1 July 2011, 05:15 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

HACKNSACK44 · 1 July 2011, 07:55 AM

Congrats!!

hsfrank · 1 July 2011, 08:56 AM

Congrats on both your engagement and the beautiful DJ. You are well on your way to becoming a fanatic!

Suzy Cruisy · 1 July 2011, 11:55 AM

Kare,

I have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE the white pearl leather strap on your watch. Even more than the jubilee (and I'm partial to jubilee). That white pearl color with the MOP face is stunning.

Your watch fits your wrist size perectly and looks awesome. I personally don't get the really huge watches on girls, but whatever makes you comfortable is what matters! I found for me I am happiest with 31mm (because I have big wrists) on a metal band, but I can handle 36mm with leather as well.

I just today got my new custom ordered first Rolex, and, like you, I got white mother of pearl and I stared at it a while. I have to figure out how to set the time though, so after wearing it outside a bit, I put it back in the box. My WIS hubby will be home soon and will show me the ropes.

I actually logged in to post my 'on the wrist' picture, so I'd better do that before he gets here and I hadn't done what I came for! (I got sidetracked by your pretty pictures!)

Cheers!

Suzy

sandalgirl · 1 July 2011, 12:14 PM

Congrats....the watch is absolutely beautiful. I really like the leather strap and would be conflicted which watch to wear each morning...your one watch has two distinct but equally lovely looks. Enjoy.

gucciposh · 7 July 2011, 01:17 PM

Congrats! i've been longing to get one of these soon too! i'm so happy for you ;-)

bewithabob · 7 July 2011, 01:24 PM

Congratulations on your engagement with best wishes to a wonderful life ahead of you. Your fiance is quite the gentleman!

SWIMPRUF · 7 July 2011, 01:28 PM

Congrats!

smartson · 7 July 2011, 11:16 PM

Welcome and Congrats x 2

BeekerMuppet · 8 July 2011, 01:17 AM

Congrats on the watch and engagement and welcome

gig · 8 July 2011, 01:24 AM

congrats. This is a very nice, and lasting alternative to a ring.

miss kare · 15 July 2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Not to hijack the thread, but I did the same strap on my GFs Breitling...

Attachment 212157

Way to hijack the thread LoL jk. Love the way the white strap looks with your gf watch! I'm sure she does too!

miss kare · 15 July 2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzy Cruisy

Kare,

I have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE the white pearl leather strap on your watch. Even more than the jubilee (and I'm partial to jubilee). That white pearl color with the MOP face is stunning.

Your watch fits your wrist size perectly and looks awesome. I personally don't get the really huge watches on girls, but whatever makes you comfortable is what matters! I found for me I am happiest with 31mm (because I have big wrists) on a metal band, but I can handle 36mm with leather as well.

I just today got my new custom ordered first Rolex, and, like you, I got white mother of pearl and I stared at it a while. I have to figure out how to set the time though, so after wearing it outside a bit, I put it back in the box. My WIS hubby will be home soon and will show me the ropes.

I actually logged in to post my 'on the wrist' picture, so I'd better do that before he gets here and I hadn't done what I came for! (I got sidetracked by your pretty pictures!)

Cheers!

Suzy

Thank you Suzy! Also, Congrats on your first Rolex as well!

They are truly beautiful aren't they? I recently went back to the jubilee as my fiance and I had it resized and it now fits great. But i must say, that I do miss the leather strap. Its good to know that i can go back and forth to either strap if i wanted to though!

Thanks again for your kind words!

miss kare · 15 July 2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

Congratulations on your engagement with best wishes to a wonderful life ahead of you. Your fiance is quite the gentleman!

He is!! I am very lucky! Thank you so much!

miss kare · 15 July 2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gig

congrats. This is a very nice, and lasting alternative to a ring.

Thank you! and some people agree about the alternative to a ring... but some people dont... hahahha! but it is all personal preference.

miss kare · 15 July 2011, 02:43 PM

Many thanks to everyone for all the congrats and welcoming me to TRF! I'm so glad my fiance is a WIS, or else i would never be here! lol.

AJMarcus · 15 July 2011, 09:27 PM

Congrats congrats! Maybe you'll get him a Daytona as his wedding gift?!

16 June 2011, 05:57 PM	#64
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Congratulations ! Perfect watch for your wrist ! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

1 July 2011, 01:08 AM	#65
captainblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London Posts: 1	Nice Hey , congrats on the upcoming Weddings, looks superb on the white strap.

1 July 2011, 07:55 AM	#75
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1 July 2011, 08:56 AM	#76
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7 July 2011, 01:24 PM	#80
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16 June 2011, 01:31 PM	#62
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Fantastic. Good luck and congrats. Not a fan of the leather strap but prob looks better in person. Have to ask: awesome watch, no ring? Also hope you took delivery on a non- holiday.

16 June 2011, 04:40 PM	#63
miss kare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 12	Thank you everyone for the warm welcoming and kind words! I do think I made a good choice with the strap. I understand its different from the bracelet, but I like both. Its two completely different looks and its all personal preference. As an update, we are actually doing some “surgery” on the bracelet. Thank you SPEED for shining some light on re-sizing of your wife’s DJ. The fiancé and I stopped by our local Rolex repair and we are going to order 2 links (half sizes?). I’m still a little confused about how it will be done, but I’ll leave it up to the expert… So once the sizing is fixed, I’ll be able to wear the bracelet more often. @ Threemonkeys – I will make sure and post some pics when i’m “out in the wild wearing this beauty.” @ Rockrolex – Thank you for the welcoming. Maybe I’ll post some wedding pics when the day comes…. Or maybe I’ll post some wedding…. watch pics ;D @ SUBversive – Thanks! And I think everything looks better in person, pictures don’t really capture the feeling of the watch. And to your question, “no ring?” Answer is, yes… the ring is on its way. The DJ was somewhat of an impulse buy because we found out about the price increase… lol. We are still working on finding the perfect ring… and the perfect stone. ;D I am a little confused by this question -> “Also hope you took delivery on a non- holiday.” ?????

1 July 2011, 01:39 AM	#67
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Welcome to TRF and congrats on the watch and your engagement! That a gorgeous DJ, but I don't think you posted enough pictures! Looks awesome on that white strap too!

1 July 2011, 02:00 AM	#68
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Not to hijack the thread, but I did the same strap on my GFs Breitling... white ling.JPG

1 July 2011, 03:13 AM	#73
jpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: the South Posts: 6	Love the pearl white alligator strap on both watches! I am planning on doing the same with one of mine

1 July 2011, 05:15 AM	#74
reecester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 401	Very nice. Congrats!

1 July 2011, 11:55 AM	#77
Suzy Cruisy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 178343 TTDJ MOP24d Posts: 228	Kare, I have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE the white pearl leather strap on your watch. Even more than the jubilee (and I'm partial to jubilee). That white pearl color with the MOP face is stunning. Your watch fits your wrist size perectly and looks awesome. I personally don't get the really huge watches on girls, but whatever makes you comfortable is what matters! I found for me I am happiest with 31mm (because I have big wrists) on a metal band, but I can handle 36mm with leather as well. I just today got my new custom ordered first Rolex, and, like you, I got white mother of pearl and I stared at it a while. I have to figure out how to set the time though, so after wearing it outside a bit, I put it back in the box. My WIS hubby will be home soon and will show me the ropes. I actually logged in to post my 'on the wrist' picture, so I'd better do that before he gets here and I hadn't done what I came for! (I got sidetracked by your pretty pictures!) Cheers! Suzy

1 July 2011, 12:14 PM	#78
sandalgirl Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Donna Location: USA Watch: Ladies TT Datejust Posts: 71	Congrats....the watch is absolutely beautiful. I really like the leather strap and would be conflicted which watch to wear each morning...your one watch has two distinct but equally lovely looks. Enjoy.

7 July 2011, 01:17 PM	#79
gucciposh Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Malaysia Watch: me DRIFT Posts: 44	Congrats! i've been longing to get one of these soon too! i'm so happy for you ;-)

7 July 2011, 01:28 PM	#81
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Congrats! __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

7 July 2011, 11:16 PM	#82
smartson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: Toronto Posts: 604	Welcome and Congrats x 2 __________________ 116610LV Tudor 79190 Seiko MM300 Seiko SDGM001

8 July 2011, 01:17 AM	#83
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	Congrats on the watch and engagement and welcome __________________ (Wearing) First Luxury Watch: Seiko Kinetic Arctura 5M42-0E39 & First Rolex: Air King 14000M Black dial (K) & Second Rolex: Explorer II 16570 White dial (V) (Saving for) Grand Seiko SBGH015J1

8 July 2011, 01:24 AM	#84
gig Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: seattle Watch: ss Sub date Posts: 100	congrats. This is a very nice, and lasting alternative to a ring.

15 July 2011, 02:43 PM	#89
miss kare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 12	Many thanks to everyone for all the congrats and welcoming me to TRF! I'm so glad my fiance is a WIS, or else i would never be here! lol.

15 July 2011, 09:27 PM	#90
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Congrats congrats! Maybe you'll get him a Daytona as his wedding gift?!

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