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lukajur · 19 May 2018, 01:50 AM

Ever since I have been exposed to Rolex, the Day Date on the President Band was the watch that made my mouth water. With its limited availability only in precious metals, I believed that acquiring it would be far out in the future. I started saving for it, but as I was researching Rolex more and more, I got an ich for a Submariner. A true classic in the Rolex World.

I bought the submariner pre-loved, but sold it soon, as I was put of by the stigma that is attached to a Rolex. Being quite young, I really experienced some unfortunate situations, where people would judge me before giving me the opportunity to prove myself, simply because I was wearing a Rolex. Therefore after only a few months of ownership, I sold the Sub.

You can guess what happened next; I missed having such a rugged and go anywhere watch in my collection, and I decided to not pay attention to what others think, and went on the hunt for a new GMT Master II LN. Having bought the watch new, I believed this would satisfy my demand for new watches for a while. I was wrong, and soon after a 36mm White Buckley Dial Datejust joined the collection. It was "vintage" made in '83 and provided great contrast to the GMT.

Through all this time, I was looking for a more low key Rolex, and decided that the 36mm Explorer was what I wanted. I found an incredibly deal with Box and Papers, and jumped up on it.

About 4 months after believing that the Collecting was over, and the last purchase, the Explorer, I saw a White Gold 36mm Blue Dial Day Date available for sale at DAVIDSW (a great seller I can only recommend, please find attached details of the transaction; https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...27#post8591427)

I decided to take my models in to a local shop and see what value I could receive for them, trading up to the ultimate grail. The offer was good, and I decided to go for it. The Watch has recently arrived, and I am over the moon. Finally having the ultimate grail for me; when it comes to Rolex; on my wrist is a feeling one can't really describe.

Since no incoming is complete without pictures, please find attached the watches that are fondly remembered, and the new Day Date that will rule my wrist for hopefully quite some time.

Therefore I started my Rolex collection with a GMT Master II LN Model, bought new from

GerardoG · 19 May 2018, 01:52 AM

Congratuations!!!!!!

lukajur · 19 May 2018, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Congratuations!!!!!!

Thank you!!!

schoolboy · 19 May 2018, 01:55 AM

Awesome, what an experience to get the grail!

Congrats and enjoy your well-deserved watch.

watchmework · 19 May 2018, 01:56 AM

Congrats!

c41006 · 19 May 2018, 01:58 AM

Congrats!

Bxtek · 19 May 2018, 01:58 AM

Wow....Absolutely beautiful DD! A big congrats on accomplishing your dream watch! Thanks for sharing your story. I love the path you took to get to the holy grail. Looking back, it probably was a better path since you got to have the experience of the other models too! I love the DD and hope to have one someday myself. I'm at the beginning of my road, like where you were before you bought your Sub.

lukajur · 19 May 2018, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

Awesome, what an experience to get the grail!

Congrats and enjoy your well-deserved watch.

Thanks, I really am enjoying it!

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Originally Posted by watchmework

Congrats!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by c41006

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

Wow....Absolutely beautiful DD! A big congrats on accomplishing your dream watch! Thanks for sharing your story. I love the path you took to get to the holy grail. Looking back, it probably was a better path since you got to have the experience of the other models too! I love the DD and hope to have one someday myself. I'm at the beginning of my road, like where you were before you bought your Sub.

Thanks for the nice comment! I agree with you, definitely how I would recommend doing it if you get the chance. You wear all sorts of models, have different experiences and then consolidate. When I had the 3 Rolexes and the Omega, I found myself not wearing all watches as much as I wanted to - so now back to two also makes that more manageable. You'd be surprised how fast it can go, I hold my thumbs for you to have your grail soon!

Verti · 19 May 2018, 02:05 AM

Nice ! Big congrats

dafuture · 19 May 2018, 02:21 AM

Wow, beautiful choice. I'd love a DD40 someday myself.

GFONG · 19 May 2018, 02:23 AM

Well done. Huge congrats!

Please advise whether the blue dial color is different from the DateJust blue dial color. Thanks in advance!

You may check this post:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=605287

stealthhawk · 19 May 2018, 02:28 AM

congratulations!!!

Canforfair · 19 May 2018, 02:32 AM

Congrats on the grail !!!
Only one problem I think the ones that got away will haunt you and you will save up to replace them .
As an addict you know one more will not hurt ! And before long you are totally addicted and have a collection ....

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samson66 · 19 May 2018, 02:34 AM

Love that Day Date! Great choice

T01 · 19 May 2018, 02:37 AM

Congrats!

glamorama · 19 May 2018, 02:43 AM

Great journey!

I'm on similar path.. just can't decide which DD40.. or if I should go Daytona or GMT again but TT this time...

Would be great to hear how you are coming along with the DD.

Bxtek · 19 May 2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lukajur

Thanks for the nice comment! I agree with you, definitely how I would recommend doing it if you get the chance. You wear all sorts of models, have different experiences and then consolidate. When I had the 3 Rolexes and the Omega, I found myself not wearing all watches as much as I wanted to - so now back to two also makes that more manageable. You'd be surprised how fast it can go, I hold my thumbs for you to have your grail soon!

Thanks. Reading your path to success inspires me as I am thinking the exact same thing as you did. Looking at my holy grail models which are 18K DD, 18K Sub or GMT, and now more recently a CHNR GMT in Everose Gold. Those seem so far out in the future for me to acquire, if ever! More realistically I have been looking at some of the lower models including the Air King, Datejust and even some vintage models. On my list on the top end of my budget would be a GMT BLNR which I think I might try to stretch the budget for one. Maybe someday I'll have a small collection, and I'll be looking to trade them in just like you did on my holy grail watch.

ranxoren · 19 May 2018, 04:47 AM

Love this! Congratulations!!

SeaDweller50 · 19 May 2018, 05:01 AM

Many congrats. Superb reference.

lukajur · 19 May 2018, 05:45 AM

Thank you to all the great comments! I appreciate each one of them. As far as I know, the Dial is similar to a Datejust Blue; it's definitely sunburst, and not flat. Again, this is the 36mm Model, so all I can say to the people asking me how I'm getting on? I'm absolutely loving it!!!

To Conforfair who said I might replace the ones I let go; who knows - maybe ;-)

faz · 19 May 2018, 05:54 AM

Congrats on your achievements and your new watch. Well done.

Soloman40 · 19 May 2018, 06:01 AM

Congrats on a great watch.

Rashid.bk · 19 May 2018, 07:16 AM

That was actually an entertaining story. So happy for you. A Daydate is my dream as well.
Mega congrats.

GFONG · 19 May 2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lukajur

Thank you to all the great comments! I appreciate each one of them. As far as I know, the Dial is similar to a Datejust Blue; it's definitely sunburst, and not flat. Again, this is the 36mm Model, so all I can say to the people asking me how I'm getting on? I'm absolutely loving it!!!

To Conforfair who said I might replace the ones I let go; who knows - maybe ;-)

Hi Luka, thanks for the reply. Please post some large photos.

Have a good weekend!

Danny83 · 19 May 2018, 11:10 AM

Congrats

Kostas · 19 May 2018, 11:34 AM

Big congrats

zjd168 · 19 May 2018, 12:43 PM

Big congrats! DD is always my favorite too

lukajur · 19 May 2018, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

That was actually an entertaining story. So happy for you. A Daydate is my dream as well.
Mega congrats.

Thanks, I tried to write it in a way not to make reading a drag.

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Originally Posted by GFONG

Hi Luka, thanks for the reply. Please post some large photos.

Have a good weekend!

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Originally Posted by Kostas

Big congrats

I would love to but the forum doesn't allow me, could you PM on how to do it and I will do it today?

AGAIN! Thanks to all the congratulations; it's nice to hear! :-)

RolexComplex · 19 May 2018, 05:37 PM

I am a sucker for this type of story. Thanks for sharing, and CONGRATULATIONS on a beautiful watch! May you wear it in good health!

lukajur · 19 May 2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexComplex

I am a sucker for this type of story. Thanks for sharing, and CONGRATULATIONS on a beautiful watch! May you wear it in good health!

Thank you!

19 May 2018, 02:21 AM	#10
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	Wow, beautiful choice. I'd love a DD40 someday myself. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

19 May 2018, 04:47 AM	#18
ranxoren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: OT Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 489	Love this! Congratulations!! __________________ ______________________________ OT

19 May 2018, 05:45 AM	#20
lukajur "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Luka Location: Austria Watch: Speedy Posts: 387	Thank you to all the great comments! I appreciate each one of them. As far as I know, the Dial is similar to a Datejust Blue; it's definitely sunburst, and not flat. Again, this is the 36mm Model, so all I can say to the people asking me how I'm getting on? I'm absolutely loving it!!! To Conforfair who said I might replace the ones I let go; who knows - maybe ;-) __________________ Omega: Speedmaster Professional, Rolex: Blancpain: Fifthy Fathoms Bathyscaphe Rose Gold Cartier: Midsize Santos

19 May 2018, 05:54 AM	#21
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	Congrats on your achievements and your new watch. Well done. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

19 May 2018, 01:52 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Congratuations!!!!!!

19 May 2018, 01:55 AM	#4
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Awesome, what an experience to get the grail! Congrats and enjoy your well-deserved watch.

19 May 2018, 01:56 AM	#5
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats!

19 May 2018, 01:58 AM	#6
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	Congrats!

19 May 2018, 01:58 AM	#7
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Wow....Absolutely beautiful DD! A big congrats on accomplishing your dream watch! Thanks for sharing your story. I love the path you took to get to the holy grail. Looking back, it probably was a better path since you got to have the experience of the other models too! I love the DD and hope to have one someday myself. I'm at the beginning of my road, like where you were before you bought your Sub.

19 May 2018, 02:05 AM	#9
Verti "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Posts: 29	Nice ! Big congrats

19 May 2018, 02:23 AM	#11
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Well done. Huge congrats! Please advise whether the blue dial color is different from the DateJust blue dial color. Thanks in advance! You may check this post: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=605287

19 May 2018, 02:28 AM	#12
stealthhawk Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: usa Posts: 45	congratulations!!!

19 May 2018, 02:32 AM	#13
Canforfair "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dorset Watch: DJ, 5513, SD, DAYT Posts: 256	Congrats on the grail !!! Only one problem I think the ones that got away will haunt you and you will save up to replace them . As an addict you know one more will not hurt ! And before long you are totally addicted and have a collection .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 May 2018, 02:34 AM	#14
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,908	Love that Day Date! Great choice

19 May 2018, 02:37 AM	#15
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Congrats!

19 May 2018, 02:43 AM	#16
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	Great journey! I'm on similar path.. just can't decide which DD40.. or if I should go Daytona or GMT again but TT this time... Would be great to hear how you are coming along with the DD.

19 May 2018, 05:01 AM	#19
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Many congrats. Superb reference.

19 May 2018, 06:01 AM	#22
Soloman40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lebanon Watch: HULK Posts: 73	Congrats on a great watch.

19 May 2018, 07:16 AM	#23
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	That was actually an entertaining story. So happy for you. A Daydate is my dream as well. Mega congrats.

19 May 2018, 11:10 AM	#25
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Congrats

19 May 2018, 11:34 AM	#26
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,241	Big congrats

19 May 2018, 12:43 PM	#27
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	Big congrats! DD is always my favorite too

19 May 2018, 05:37 PM	#29
RolexComplex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Posts: 229	I am a sucker for this type of story. Thanks for sharing, and CONGRATULATIONS on a beautiful watch! May you wear it in good health!

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