the Rolex that will always be with me

[Rafabond]

I have several Rolex in my collection, modern and vintage, but the most special of all is this Datejust, it was the first Rolex that I bought, it was in 1989, and it has accompanied me on several special occasions, among them, the day of my wedding.

It is a Datejust model 16220, of the L series, when I bought it the dial was white, over the years it has taken on a very beautiful cream color. He has the bezel "engine turned" in these 30 years has never been a service, and works perfectly, is +1. I will always have it with me, although I wear it little, but it's my sentimental grail.

Rolex 16220











the day of my wedding in 1992

[abozz]

Beautiful!! was your daily back them?

[In-Cog-Neeto]

How a watch should be and should make you feel

amazing you kept the full set

[Rafabond]

the first three or four years was my daily watch, then more watches arrived and the Datejust put less time on me. I watch the watches very well, almost like my daughters, and I always keep everything that comes with the watch, it's part of it.

[Thuilln]

That’s great! I like how the dial turned cream after all those years.

[Onequik135i]

Nice story & that creamy dial looks superb. Very nice contrast against the pure white date wheel too.

[Mr.Rolex1]

How do you like the new DJ?

[BT1985]

Love the ivory dial


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[Navarino]

Love the dial. Beautiful reference. Thanks for sharing your pictures - definitely agree it will always be a keeper!

[Seibei]

Nice watch, thanks for posting. Good for you for having the full set, it really does mean something.

[JayHantz]

Beautiful story, and thanks for sharing. I am in love with that dial, a wonderful patina on an equally amazing watch. May it continue to give you years of memories and enjoyment!

[shaunylw]

Love the dial, I can’t recall ever seeing that. What a great watch!


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[Bizcut1]

Just emanates class...what a treasure!

[2001jesper]

Fantastic and looks to be in a great shape. The history and the ability to tie a watch to a special point in ones life, is something that I really like about this addiction (hobby)

Would probably remove the caseback sticker though

[SubMarine]

Beautiful watch. What made you choose the engine turned over the fluted?

[Ballzzz]

Nice watch, love the wedding photos. So which daughter has started to eye this family heirloom?

[Rafabond]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Nice watch, love the wedding photos. So which daughter has started to eye this family heirloom?

At the moment my daughters look at my collection with good eyes, but they are not very watch lovers, I hope someday ...

[Rashid.bk]

Absolutely beautiful. The dial color is a standout feature.

[Oldfellow]

Magnificent watch, love the cream dial.
Thanks for sharing the watch and history.

[The Libertine]

Such a nice post, and illustrative of how watches do become a sentimental part of our lives. Yes, watches keep track of time; however, they are also a part of the important times of our lives too.

[brandrea]

It’s beautiful, especially that creamy dial

BTW ... GO RAFA

[DTap]

Badass... that dial is awesome

[watchmework]

Can’t argue with that, sharp looking watch

[AJM914]

Looks great!

[maxymax]

Yes,sir,this’s how owning a watch should be! The dial has turned really beautiful eggshell white!

[TreiseKL]

Class! The base Rolex.

[Jacky88_99]

Thank you for sharing, what a nice story the watch looks great.

[Bladeshot]

Amazing color change. Beautiful piece!

[TimeLord2]

Looks brand new! You have some crazy OCD to keep the back sticker on that long, not to mention the full set! I honestly have never been much of a Datajust or Daydate fan but I have to say, even though I needlessly qualified my statement, that is a damn fine looking watch! Special moments certainly enhance the value, regardless of actual value. Love the pics, thanks for sharing.

[Prestige_Swiss]

This is amazing. Thanks for sharing!