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Old 9 October 2011, 06:35 AM   #1
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New to Rolex

I just purchased my first ever Rolex. A DJ II TT with Black Arabic dial. I switched over from a Breitling Navi World and I couldn't be happier!
Any tips or pointers I should know? The watch is kinda blingy so I won't be wearing it often, is a winder recommended? Any other suggestions?
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Old 9 October 2011, 06:41 AM   #2
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No need really for a winder. Enjoy your new watch
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Old 9 October 2011, 07:03 AM   #3
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Congrats, nice choice.

Wear it as much as possible, so that you can get as much enjoyment as possible.

If your not going to wear it, no winder is needed. Since it has very little complications pretty easy to set, wind, and go. If not being worn very often then by not placing it on a winder you"ll actually spare it some wear and tear.

Clean it depending on use with warm water and soap.
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Old 9 October 2011, 07:09 AM   #4
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....Any other suggestions?
A couple....

1. Wear it a lot and enjoy it, you only live once.

2. Post pics of it for us to enjoy it, too.
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Old 9 October 2011, 07:10 AM   #5
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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the DJI.

Save your money on the winder. Just wind it up once a month if you aren't wearing.

I always recommend purchasing a ultrasonic cleaner (cheapy off of eBay for $30 shipped is fine), removing the bracelet twice a year and 40 minutes in the cleaner with normal soap. This removes the grime that gets inside the bracelets pins which acts like polishing compound wearing down pins and enlarging holes overtime resulting in bracelet stretch. Other than that enjoy.
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Old 9 October 2011, 10:41 AM   #6
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wear it!!

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I just purchased my first ever Rolex. A DJ II TT with Black Arabic dial. I switched over from a Breitling Navi World and I couldn't be happier!
Any tips or pointers I should know? The watch is kinda blingy so I won't be wearing it often, is a winder recommended? Any other suggestions?
You've got a great watch-- wear it for everything except diving. It's a Rolex, so it's very tough. It will easily last 50+ years of daily wear (with a bit of maintenance). How long do you think you're going to last?
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Old 9 October 2011, 11:59 AM   #7
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Congrats and welcome to TRF.
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Old 9 October 2011, 12:45 PM   #8
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Congrats. You don't need a winder. I had the same thoughts about possibly buying a winder when I started my 'collection' but I didn't end up getting one as its not required at all.

Don't worry about it being 'blingy' its really not that blingy at all unless its paved with diamonds in full YG
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Old 9 October 2011, 12:49 PM   #9
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Congrats & Welcome to TRF, pics or it didn't happen
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Old 9 October 2011, 02:37 PM   #10
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Old 9 October 2011, 02:52 PM   #11
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Not too blingy at all in my book. Beautiful watch. Wear it often, ok?
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Old 9 October 2011, 02:37 PM   #12
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probly a dumb question but I took out one link and its still slightly loose and if i take off another link, itll be too tight. How do I adjust this easy link to make it slightly tighter?
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Old 9 October 2011, 02:51 PM   #13
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Congrats on a beauty As for the easy link, it just pops out when the watch is off your wrist and is super easy. I believe it gives you an addional 5 mm

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Old 9 October 2011, 02:48 PM   #14
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Old 9 October 2011, 03:12 PM   #15
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Nice! And not too blingy at all. Wear it daily!
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Old 9 October 2011, 03:36 PM   #16
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Excellent choice for daily wear. Congrats and welcome aboard!
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Old 9 October 2011, 03:47 PM   #17
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Gorgeous watch.

My experience with winders is that they quit after a few years and just add cost. With watches that aren't complicated (e.g. yours) it's easier to just reset them when they wind down rather than shelf them on a winder. Even with my GMT complications it's not hard to set them, wind them, and go.
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Old 9 October 2011, 04:46 PM   #18
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Nice watch! Congrats! As for the winder, not necessary.

Wear it often and enjoy!
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Old 9 October 2011, 07:17 PM   #19
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