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16 August 2017, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: UK
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My first Rolex!
Hi guys,
My birthday is just around the corner and after speaking with my father, he decided that he wanted to buy me watch that would last my lifetime. I instantly decided I wanted a Rolex just because of the brand name. However once I started to research on various forums and YouTube channels such as TGV and FedericoTalks Watches. I started to respect the horological art that goes into making one of these watches. I started looking into Omega's as well as IWC. However after much deliberation I decided to go for a DateJust. I nosed around the Rolex website and used their fantasic watch configuration tool. This was my original configuration...  Having read many threads/posts by the users on TRF suggesting that you should always view a watch before buying, I headed to my local AD to have a look. As a fairly young guy I didn't think I would be taken seriously at the AD. However the service was fantastic, the SA was great, helpful and knowledgable. They didn't have the exact model in store but they had simmilar watches. I decided there and then that the a 41mm DateJust is just far too big for my wrist and that the 36mm is perfect. I also fell in love with the fluted bezel and oyster bracelet. Both of which I really didn't like before I saw in person! I then pondered through the Rolex brochure the SA provided me with and went through the Rolex configurator again. Now I just couldn't decide on the dial, Black, Silver or Champagne. However I am now delighted to show you my first Rolex  (Cue the rubbish iPhone pics)     I think that the 36mm was the right choice. TGV over at The Urban Gentry sure did have a factor in this decision ;)   I have to say a massive thank you to all the forum users who's opinons/expertise/experience really helped me decide on the perfect watch. As well as appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into one. If any of you guys have any experience with watch insurance in the UK, please check out my other thread:https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=554656 Thanks
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16 August 2017, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: USA
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Congratulations on your first, what a special feeling. Wear it in great health, she's a beauty!!
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16 August 2017, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Jim
Location: South Carolina US
Watch: Tudor Black Bay 41
Posts: 440
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Congratulations and enjoy your new DJ. She's a beauty.
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16 August 2017, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Burlington, NC
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A beauty!
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16 August 2017, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: South FL
Watch: Superocean 44not42
Posts: 1,684
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Great choice, and treasure the time with the old man. Not the watch, the time.
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16 August 2017, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: London
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Huge congratulations! There's nothing quite like the experience and research that goes into deciding on and acquiring your first Rolex. Enjoy the stunning Datejust in the best of health.
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16 August 2017, 10:11 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 22,457
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Well done, congrats! :)
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16 August 2017, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: UK
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Thanks for the compliments guys :)
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 I've even considered having an engraving on the caseback, but I just can't decide what to have! |
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16 August 2017, 10:23 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 73,577
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Congratulations on your first, It's a beauty
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16 August 2017, 10:25 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Don
Location: NC/WY
Watch: Me
Posts: 4,596
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Great choice !
Your appreciation should always be present.
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16 August 2017, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: Boston, MA
Watch: 228239, PAM00684
Posts: 2,116
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Nice choice...nice champagne in the background too!
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16 August 2017, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: FL
Watch: platinum sub
Posts: 15,884
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Congrats and welcome
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16 August 2017, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Adam
Location: Ohio
Watch: ing the river flow
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Very nice choice. I hope it brings you enjoyment for many years. Happy birthday!
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16 August 2017, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: USA
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Very nice looking DJ and a very generous father. Happy Birthday!
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16 August 2017, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
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Congrats.
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16 August 2017, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Here!
Watch: Rolex
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Congrats
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16 August 2017, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Texas
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Very nice; congratulations! Enjoy your new baby!
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16 August 2017, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Real Name: David
Location: Chicago
Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2
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Great choice.
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16 August 2017, 11:44 AM
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Real Name: Matt
Location: Cincinnati
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Congratulations
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16 August 2017, 12:15 PM
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Location: UK
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16 August 2017, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Real Name: Alex
Location: California
Watch: Changes daily
Posts: 410
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Very nice choice for the first one. I like that classy look a lot
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16 August 2017, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: DC
Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600
Posts: 7,869
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Congrats on the first Rolex! So what's next? Lol
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16 August 2017, 01:20 PM
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Congrats on your 'first'. Don't worry, you'll be looking for a second in no time.
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16 August 2017, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: N California
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Beautiful! That's definitely one of my favorite combinations.
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16 August 2017, 01:26 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Watch: Date & No Date
Posts: 10,847
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Great choice, great dad, and big congrats.
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16 August 2017, 02:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: West Coast
Watch: 16570 polar
Posts: 222
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Classic choice! I also enjoy watching TGV's channel when I have time
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16 August 2017, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: William
Location: USA
Watch: DEEPSEA D-Blue
Posts: 491
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Wow what a Awesome watch congratulations it looks great on your wrist. I hope you give your father a BIG hug. Excellent choice for your first Rolex.
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16 August 2017, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: TEXAS
Watch: Daytona, Sub, GMT
Posts: 106
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Excellent!
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16 August 2017, 04:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Vancouver, BC
Watch: 16018-16610-116520
Posts: 180
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Congratulations, such a fantastic gift from your father, something you'll cherish for years and years to come....
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16 August 2017, 04:51 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
Watch: Lange / Rolex
Posts: 2,810
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Looks great. Congrats!
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