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19 February 2008, 08:25 AM
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So I just got a rolex for a gift and have several questions.
So my mother bless her soul, bought me a 2008 DateJust 116234 for my 30th B-day. So this being my first Rolex it seems kinda small. I know nothing about Rolex's. I'm a BIG Big guy and this watch seems small to me. I know my mother said to the sales person that I was big guy but the sales person seems to have sold her an intermediate sized watch. Can anyone verify this for me. Thanks Tom.
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19 February 2008, 08:29 AM
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It's not the size of the man...
 The new DJ are 36mm. For some that is a decent size but for others it may seem like a small case. The sport models are 40mm but other companies make much larger watches. I wear a 40mm Longines on a daily basis and that has began to seem a bit small. 10 years ago your new DJ would have been average and 20 years ago it would have been on the larger size unless you were wearing a pilot's watch. |
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19 February 2008, 08:29 AM
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Welcome to TRF!
 The 116234 is a men's size. It is 36 MM watch. Here my grail DJ 116234 with a silver dial:  (Source: see url on pic).
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19 February 2008, 08:31 AM
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The Rolex Datejust is a full size mans watch and comes in a 36mm case with a 30mm dial...
The Sport models are slightly bigger with a 40mm case, but the dial size is about the same at ~30mm too... this would be the largest size for a Rolex with the exception of the YM II Regatta. Whether you think it is too small is usually a matter of what you have been wearing...
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19 February 2008, 08:32 AM
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A very nice gift.
Sounds like you have a wonderful Mom; Jim
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19 February 2008, 08:34 AM
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Rock the Datejust! Great Men's Rolex!
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19 February 2008, 08:36 AM
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19 February 2008, 08:39 AM
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19 February 2008, 08:41 AM
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Ok guys. I'm gonna rock the DateJust. Thanks for clearing this up for me.
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19 February 2008, 08:41 AM
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my apologies
I certainly did not want to seem offensive in my comment. I was more laughing at the "size" reference I made in the opening.
Congrats on your new watch! 
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19 February 2008, 08:44 AM
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Congrats on your new watch - wear it in good health. And please post some pics of it if you can. We'd love to see it.
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19 February 2008, 08:51 AM
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Daughter bought me a SS DJ for Xmas and as I'm 6'5" @265 I thought it was a bit small compared to some other watches I've had. Gotten used to it and looks perfect to me now.
And whoever was the guy that said it's better to give than receive never got a Rolex as a gift. 
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19 February 2008, 08:52 AM
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Congrats on the DJ, pal.....you have a wonderful mother!!
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19 February 2008, 08:54 AM
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19 February 2008, 08:56 AM
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I will post some pics as soon as I can. Have to charge my camera.
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19 February 2008, 09:33 AM
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Very nice watch.
Very nice mother. Enjoy wearing it.
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19 February 2008, 09:56 AM
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Great gift. It is a men's watch. However, the "sport" models, like the Submariner are bigger and more rugged. I am a big guy (6' 4" 275) and I love my Submariners. I guess you have to weigh a slightly bigger and more rugged watch against the sentimental value of a gift from mom. She did give it to you but I am sure would want you have and wear for 30 years or more. Check at Rolex shops and/or ask her about a swap (if you find one you like better).
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19 February 2008, 10:25 AM
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No no. I am keeping this watch. I really like it. The whole thing has just overwhelmed me thats all. I had never handled a DJ or any Rolex in person. And I just did not know what to expect. This whole thing started 6 months ago when my mother was over at my house and she saw me looking at Rolex's on Ebay. She said I should get myself one and I said that I just might. Well anyway time went buy and I never did buy myself one. In fact, I soon just forgot all about them. Call it a passing interest or something This brings us to this past saturday. I stop buy her house to check up, usually stop twice a week. And she says, 'I have a valentine/ B-day gift for you." And unwrap the gift and it's a Rolex box! She then says 'I knew you would never buy yourself one, so I got one for you.' And she was right. I would never buy one for myself. So I am pretty overwhelmed right now. I did not see this coming at all. |
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19 February 2008, 10:33 AM
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Every one should have a DJ. It's flagship of Rolex. It can be dressy and also sporty.
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19 February 2008, 10:40 AM
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Great classic Rolex. Great gift from obviously a great mom. Congratulations.
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19 February 2008, 10:45 AM
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Great watch!...lets see some pics!
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19 February 2008, 01:34 PM
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Congrats! What a wonderful gift.
Wear it in good health!
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19 February 2008, 01:48 PM
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What a great Mom....& obviously you are a great Son as well....just think if you stopped by 3 x a week......car!! (Just Kidding). You are both very lucky....enjoy what must be one of the most sentimental gifts ever!!......gha
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19 February 2008, 01:50 PM
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Question is, what are YOU going to buy for her B-Day? J/K. You got an awesome mother.
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19 February 2008, 01:54 PM
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Is your mom up for adoption?  I'm sure you are a great son that deserves this gift! Enjoy it and stick around on this forum, you'll learn a bunch which will make you appreciate the Rolex even more!
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19 February 2008, 02:01 PM
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Here is a quick pic.
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19 February 2008, 02:06 PM
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When Rolex decides to bump the case size to 40mm, I'll be the first in line at my AD 
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19 February 2008, 02:25 PM
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The lighting is bad and my Camera is an old 4 megapixel. So close ups are not happing.
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19 February 2008, 03:00 PM
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Black dial, Oyster bracelet....
What's not to like..............
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19 February 2008, 03:09 PM
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Nice pics, You'll fit in here just fine. |
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