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23 April 2013, 03:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Paul
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 307
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My new Datejust!
Hey all.
I finally bought myself a new watch, and went with this:  I want to thank everyone who participated in the poll about Jubilee vs. Oyster bracelets. I had originally thought the Oyster, then switched to the Jubilee, but decided the Oyster is more versatile. And the Jubilee does look better with a fluted bezel. I want to brag on myself for a moment here; The store manager asked if I wanted to buy an extra link, or just use the Easylink opened for better comfort. I asked if he could move the bracelet back to the last notch, and he admitted that he didn't have the right tools to do this, and didn't want to scratch the watch trying it with what he had. He offered to take it to Rolex and have them do it. I decided to leave it as is, and use the easylink. I wore it for a couple of hours, and decided I didn't want to leave the easylink open all the time, so when I got home, I took my loupe, my smallest Bergeon driver, and went at it. I manged to move the bracelet to the last notch without a single scratch, or any damage to the bracelet. I know that there are people here to do more than this on a daily basis--Jocke comes to mind--as well as professional watch repairers like Minuteman and Rikki. But for me this was a huge accomplishment, since I never have any luck with springbars. I think it's also a testament to Rolex design. The fit and finish on this watch is really incredible. All-in-all, I'm very pleased with this watch, and I'm happy that I finally bought myself something special. I just hope it doesn't become a habit 
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23 April 2013, 04:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Jason
Location: FL390
Posts: 2,376
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Beautiful, enjoy.
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23 April 2013, 04:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Chris
Location: Cincinnati,Ohio
Watch: Rolexssss
Posts: 3,504
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very beautiful. congrats!
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23 April 2013, 04:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: USA
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 6,063
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A beautiful classic. Enjoy!
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23 April 2013, 04:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Earth
Watch: Air-King 5500
Posts: 2,609
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Beautiful! Enjoy her in the absolute best of health.
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23 April 2013, 04:16 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF, south bay
Posts: 5,179
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Nice watch.
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23 April 2013, 04:17 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
Posts: 58,281
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Congrats, very nice.
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23 April 2013, 04:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Somerset UK
Posts: 108
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Really nice mate. :)
I've just been given a DJ from my wife for my 30th and I love it, great choice. |
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23 April 2013, 04:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Gotham
Posts: 9,634
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Love it. Congrats.
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23 April 2013, 05:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: shannon
Location: usa
Posts: 8,991
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Very nice! Congrats!!
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23 April 2013, 05:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Greece
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 267
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Congrats,good start.
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23 April 2013, 05:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Congrats!
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23 April 2013, 05:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: EU
Watch: ♕
Posts: 11,857
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Super choice.
(I had exactly the same )Fluted bezel or not I love the oyster bracelet, this is mine .
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23 April 2013, 05:38 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
Posts: 11,183
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Congrats, you can never go wrong with a DJ. Wear it in good health.
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23 April 2013, 05:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Joe
Location: NJ
Watch: 16613ln
Posts: 627
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Congrats..
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23 April 2013, 05:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
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Very nice.
Congrats!
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23 April 2013, 05:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Always Watchin
Location: NYC
Watch: Horologicaholic
Posts: 169
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Congrats, wear it well!
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23 April 2013, 06:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Australia
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 15,802
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Congrats!
Also, well done with the Do It Yourself bracelet sizing.
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23 April 2013, 06:04 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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Congrats
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23 April 2013, 06:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Everywhere
Posts: 1,434
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Congrats, the DJ is a real evergreen
Ciao Engi |
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23 April 2013, 06:35 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,824
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That looks amazing, I love the smooth bezel. Congratulations!
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23 April 2013, 06:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Ron
Location: Arizona, USA
Watch: 116233
Posts: 3,177
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Outstanding choice!!
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23 April 2013, 07:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Congrats!
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23 April 2013, 08:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Nice DJ!
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23 April 2013, 08:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Canada
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 1,594
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Congrats! A Datejust should be in every man's collection
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23 April 2013, 08:43 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
Posts: 34,475
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Beautiful and elegant. Great choice.
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23 April 2013, 08:45 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Daniel
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Watch: Wilsdorf(s)
Posts: 10,185
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Very nice and congratulations. I have been eyeing that particular combo for some time. If I go 36mm DJ, the smooth bezel, oyster, sticks win!
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23 April 2013, 08:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Michigan
Watch: DD 228238
Posts: 2,456
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Congratulations. If you spend too much time here, it will become a habit.
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23 April 2013, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
Posts: 19,377
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Quote:
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23 April 2013, 11:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: 1738 mi to Vegas
Watch: 16613, 116710LN
Posts: 234
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Congrats !
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