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Old 13 October 2013, 11:59 PM   #1
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Datejust after 40 years!

Co-worker recieved this DJ today from his father. He wore it for 40 years, always on his wrist. serviced only once..

Amazing!
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:03 AM   #2
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And still looks stellar!
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:08 AM   #3
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Nice! Lovely "hand me down" and will make it a few more generations yet I'm sure!
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:21 AM   #4
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Fantastic! Great looking piece for sure, and the history behind it even better


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Old 14 October 2013, 12:21 AM   #5
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Very nice
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:22 AM   #6
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DJ is such an iconic (and beautiful) watch!
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:24 AM   #7
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Love that. Awesome
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:26 AM   #8
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Great to hear!
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:28 AM   #9
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Looks great.
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:46 AM   #10
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Nothing like a vintage Rolex. Nothing
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:51 AM   #11
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Great story.

Stainless crown?
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:54 AM   #12
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a classic!
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Old 14 October 2013, 12:59 AM   #13
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Looks great!
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Old 14 October 2013, 01:03 AM   #14
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wow, what a classic
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Old 14 October 2013, 01:06 AM   #15
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It looks great!
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Old 14 October 2013, 01:27 AM   #16
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Great watch with alot of stories
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Old 14 October 2013, 01:33 AM   #17
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Old 14 October 2013, 01:36 AM   #18
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What a special piece! Awesome!
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Old 14 October 2013, 01:38 AM   #19
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Wow, looks like it's good to go for another 40 years!
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Old 14 October 2013, 01:42 AM   #20
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love it looks great
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Old 14 October 2013, 02:46 AM   #21
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I have the same model purchased new 32 years ago - still looks like new and keeps time to the second. That's what Rolex is all about. To the OP's co-worker - enjoy for another 40.
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Old 14 October 2013, 04:33 AM   #22
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The history behind the watching s as classy as the watch itself! Very nice - enjoy.
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Old 14 October 2013, 04:39 AM   #23
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Old 14 October 2013, 04:42 AM   #24
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super!
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Old 14 October 2013, 04:45 AM   #25
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classic , very nice
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Old 14 October 2013, 04:54 AM   #26
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Wow, looks great. Hope I can do the same with my son as well.
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Old 14 October 2013, 05:42 AM   #27
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Old 14 October 2013, 05:45 AM   #28
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Looks good. Good thing he let you post his picture.
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Old 14 October 2013, 05:45 AM   #29
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Incredible!
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Old 14 October 2013, 05:52 AM   #30
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Amazing
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