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dwl2 · 14 May 2011, 04:52 AM

Over the years I have been a Tag & Breitling owner, and now my wife wants to buy me a new 41 mm Datejust II 116333. She has a deposit on it at the "old" price. Looks like a beautiful watch, but I am choking on the price. I have never owned a Rolex before, so not sure what to expect and thinking it may be a little extravagant for every day wear. anybody have any thoughts for a possible newcomer to the Rolex family?

gqllc · 14 May 2011, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dwl2

Over the years I have been a Tag & Breitling owner, and now my wife wants to buy me a new 41 mm Datejust II 116333. She has a deposit on it at the "old" price. Looks like a beautiful watch, but I am choking on the price. I have never owned a Rolex before, so not sure what to expect and thinking it may be a little extravagant for every day wear. anybody have any thoughts for a possible newcomer to the Rolex family?

First off WELCOME! Second off depending on the model you can probably buy it here from some of the trusted sellers for a LOT LESS!!!!It is a gorgeous model (I just noticed you put the model number)...Hit up DavidSW, bodybump or justrolexes, Should be able to get 15% off of the old price even at an AD I use to own that very model so there a re a couple preloved ones floating around

rolexertion · 14 May 2011, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dwl2

Over the years I have been a Tag & Breitling owner, and now my wife wants to buy me a new 41 mm Datejust II 116333. She has a deposit on it at the "old" price. Looks like a beautiful watch, but I am choking on the price. I have never owned a Rolex before, so not sure what to expect and thinking it may be a little extravagant for every day wear. anybody have any thoughts for a possible newcomer to the Rolex family?

If your wife can afford to give it to you, let her. The watch will keep its value, and you will never regret having a Rolex, believe me.

PS, kiss her many times for her thoughtfulness.

tictocChuck · 14 May 2011, 05:00 AM

Well, I bought my first Rolex 3 years ago and choked on the price. Up to that point I had an Omega, which was very nice, but not up to Rolex Standards. IMHO I think it's worth the plunge for wearing enjoyment as long as you appreciate fine craftsmanship. Once the pain of paying for it fades, you'll just have a great watch to appreciate. They just keep going up in price which helps protect the resale value. Make sure you try it on and feel comfortable with your choice. Of course you realize, your wife will need a nice Rolex too...ha! Good Luck and welcome to the forum. Cheers

dwl2 · 14 May 2011, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the feedback, told wife I would love it, heading out tomorrow to pick it up. Also, thanks for the heads up on future purchases, I might make at a little better price in the future. As far as this one goes, I will let here do the shopping and be happy, as I will be I am sure.

cedargrove · 14 May 2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dwl2

Thanks for the feedback, told wife I would love it, heading out tomorrow to pick it up. Also, thanks for the heads up on future purchases, I might make at a little better price in the future. As far as this one goes, I will let here do the shopping and be happy, as I will be I am sure.

Good for you. Let's see some pics when you get it.

gqllc · 14 May 2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dwl2

Thanks for the feedback, told wife I would love it, heading out tomorrow to pick it up. Also, thanks for the heads up on future purchases, I might make at a little better price in the future. As far as this one goes, I will let here do the shopping and be happy, as I will be I am sure.

Seriously ask them what their best price would be for you to take it home tomorrow. No need to waste thousands without at least asking. I can't imagine them not doing 10-15% off to close the deal.

dddrees · 14 May 2011, 10:28 AM

Congrats, please post some PICs when you get it.

HL65 · 14 May 2011, 10:42 AM

Welcome to TRF!! Love to see some pics when you get it!

blama215 · 14 May 2011, 10:46 AM

go ahead and get it, you will love the Rolex and TRF family

DCgator · 14 May 2011, 10:52 AM

Congrats and welcome aboard!

vukotab · 14 May 2011, 11:13 AM

First of all, welcome to TRF!

Rolex is the right choice, I`m sure that you`ll be thrilled with such amazing watch as DD II!

phampau · 14 May 2011, 11:17 AM

Congrats, pics when you get it!

MortgageGuy · 14 May 2011, 01:14 PM

You will not be disappointed with the quality of Rolex compared to your other watches... What a great wife to buy you something like this. Cannot wait to see some pics

mrbill2mrbill2 · 14 May 2011, 01:55 PM

First off welcome to TRF and soon to be "club" member.

It is only money, just joking. Once you have a Rolex on your wrist and feel it and look down at your wrist you will understand what it is all about. Words cannot describe the feeling.

htc8p · 14 May 2011, 05:48 PM

dont be scared about the price enjoy it. you gotta have at least 1 rolex.

It is expensive but you cant go wrong with it.

there are plenty of models and variations for you to choose from.

the DJII is probably not meant for daily wear but is still very durable.

good luck

Brushpup · 14 May 2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dwl2

Over the years I have been a Tag & Breitling owner, and now my wife wants to buy me a new 41 mm Datejust II 116333. She has a deposit on it at the "old" price. Looks like a beautiful watch, but I am choking on the price. I have never owned a Rolex before, so not sure what to expect and thinking it may be a little extravagant for every day wear. anybody have any thoughts for a possible newcomer to the Rolex family?

Welcome to TRF. No, not to extravagant. A Rolex is made to wear and if it is too fancy for everyday then why have it? This is only one guy's opinion however. Be warned, if you hang out here much, you will likely be influenced to go the "sportier" route unless you have no proclivity to do so. Enjoy the forum.

Dr. Robert · 14 May 2011, 10:27 PM

Congratulations!

ArcticMoose · 14 May 2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dwl2

Over the years I have been a Tag & Breitling owner, and now my wife wants to buy me a new 41 mm Datejust II 116333. She has a deposit on it at the "old" price. Looks like a beautiful watch, but I am choking on the price. I have never owned a Rolex before, so not sure what to expect and thinking it may be a little extravagant for every day wear. anybody have any thoughts for a possible newcomer to the Rolex family?

I wore a Citizen Eco-Drive for ten years, of which it wasn't even running the last three. I went from that to a TT-Sub-C and never looked back.

It was the second most expensive purchase of my life, after a car. (And more expensive than all my previous cars!)

For the first few months it didn't leave my wrist once, and now it only comes off to put on one of the other watches I've been lucky enough to acquire since then.

Once it has been on your wrist for a week you'll feel naked without it!

Esexx · 14 May 2011, 11:16 PM

Just do it!!! (as long as you can afford it)

I was actually at an AD 2 days ago looking at the black face stick dial DJII. Beautiful watch I must say.

And remember, pics or it didn't happen!

globalmedia33 · 14 May 2011, 11:29 PM

If you can afford it, go for it.

chicfarmer1 · 14 May 2011, 11:53 PM

Congrats on your upcoming purchase. I find that "cost per wear" makes things like this tolerable: wear the bejeepers out of it, and soon you'll be convinced that it's a great value!

BarkMaster · 15 May 2011, 01:48 AM

The DJII is absolutely a daily wear watch.. as much as any of the so-called "sport" models... unless you plan on diving to 4000 feet, that is!!

Wear it in good health.

14 May 2011, 04:52 AM	#1
dwl2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 6	Thinking about joining the Rolex Family Over the years I have been a Tag & Breitling owner, and now my wife wants to buy me a new 41 mm Datejust II 116333. She has a deposit on it at the "old" price. Looks like a beautiful watch, but I am choking on the price. I have never owned a Rolex before, so not sure what to expect and thinking it may be a little extravagant for every day wear. anybody have any thoughts for a possible newcomer to the Rolex family?

14 May 2011, 06:34 AM	#5
dwl2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 6	Thanks Thanks for the feedback, told wife I would love it, heading out tomorrow to pick it up. Also, thanks for the heads up on future purchases, I might make at a little better price in the future. As far as this one goes, I will let here do the shopping and be happy, as I will be I am sure.

14 May 2011, 10:28 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, please post some PICs when you get it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 May 2011, 10:42 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Welcome to TRF!! Love to see some pics when you get it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 May 2011, 11:13 AM	#12
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	First of all, welcome to TRF! Rolex is the right choice, I`m sure that you`ll be thrilled with such amazing watch as DD II! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

14 May 2011, 05:00 AM	#4
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	Well, I bought my first Rolex 3 years ago and choked on the price. Up to that point I had an Omega, which was very nice, but not up to Rolex Standards. IMHO I think it's worth the plunge for wearing enjoyment as long as you appreciate fine craftsmanship. Once the pain of paying for it fades, you'll just have a great watch to appreciate. They just keep going up in price which helps protect the resale value. Make sure you try it on and feel comfortable with your choice. Of course you realize, your wife will need a nice Rolex too...ha! Good Luck and welcome to the forum. Cheers

14 May 2011, 10:46 AM	#10
blama215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Watch: SUB C 116610LN Posts: 353	go ahead and get it, you will love the Rolex and TRF family

14 May 2011, 10:52 AM	#11
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congrats and welcome aboard!

14 May 2011, 11:17 AM	#13
phampau "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: Sub-C Posts: 460	Congrats, pics when you get it! __________________

14 May 2011, 01:14 PM	#14
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	You will not be disappointed with the quality of Rolex compared to your other watches... What a great wife to buy you something like this. Cannot wait to see some pics __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

14 May 2011, 01:55 PM	#15
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	First off welcome to TRF and soon to be "club" member. It is only money, just joking. Once you have a Rolex on your wrist and feel it and look down at your wrist you will understand what it is all about. Words cannot describe the feeling. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

14 May 2011, 05:48 PM	#16
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	dont be scared about the price enjoy it. you gotta have at least 1 rolex. It is expensive but you cant go wrong with it. there are plenty of models and variations for you to choose from. the DJII is probably not meant for daily wear but is still very durable. good luck

14 May 2011, 10:27 PM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,285	Congratulations! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 May 2011, 11:16 PM	#20
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	Just do it!!! (as long as you can afford it) I was actually at an AD 2 days ago looking at the black face stick dial DJII. Beautiful watch I must say. And remember, pics or it didn't happen! __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

14 May 2011, 11:29 PM	#21
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	If you can afford it, go for it. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

14 May 2011, 11:53 PM	#22
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Congrats on your upcoming purchase. I find that "cost per wear" makes things like this tolerable: wear the bejeepers out of it, and soon you'll be convinced that it's a great value!

15 May 2011, 01:48 AM	#23
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	The DJII is absolutely a daily wear watch.. as much as any of the so-called "sport" models... unless you plan on diving to 4000 feet, that is!! Wear it in good health. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

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