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trippntx · 17 July 2012, 08:16 AM

Hello all,

I'm a newbie from Texas who after wanting a Rolex for almost 35 years (I'm 50), just ordered his first ever - a pre-owned men's TT Datejust 16233 with blue dial and jubilee bracelet.

Twice previously I had come extremely close to buying my dream watch but held off, rationalizing there were many ways to more responsibly spend my money. Then last week my fiance said, "Look, why go to the grave wishing you'd always had one - just get it." Basically she tipped the scale and I made the plunge.

The watch is a 1997 model, looks to be in excellent condition with better than average bracelet stretch, 100% auth. and has all links, original box and papers. The watch should be in my hands this Wednesday. Once I've got it and head to my jeweler to authenticate, I'll post a pic and tell you all more about my purchase experience.

Color me excited!

Kbrantle · 17 July 2012, 08:33 AM

Congrats

Brenngun · 17 July 2012, 08:38 AM

Congrats and would love to see piics. Also I'd suggest you take it to your nearest RSC for a full service and while they're at it they will authenticate. You also end up with documented evidence that it's truly yours.

jclark4449 · 17 July 2012, 08:48 AM

My dream watch too. A TT Datejust with blue dial, except a 16013. Finally got it at age 57. I would post a picture but my IPad won't let me. Congratulations. IMO it never goes out of style.

mjclark32 · 17 July 2012, 08:55 AM

Congrats!

bewithabob · 17 July 2012, 08:55 AM

Congrats on your first!
My first ROLEX was a DATEJUST TT 16103 on a jubilee bracelet, and I still love it.

Wear it in good health!

trippntx · 17 July 2012, 09:44 AM

Thanks guys! I'm quite stoked at the moment. The watch was just serviced a couple weeks ago, but I'm going to have my jeweler verify that as well. Pics to some in a couple days.

B. Doggy · 17 July 2012, 09:46 AM

Done and DONE! Congrats!!

Runnin' Rebel · 17 July 2012, 09:49 AM

Your girlfriend is correct !!

77T · 17 July 2012, 09:56 AM

We all know that "first ever" feeling and congrats. Ignore that other thread about "what's the deal with wristshots" and update everyone with pics ASAP - and enjoy the Rolex afterglow

Bangel · 17 July 2012, 09:57 AM

Congrats. Looking forward to the pics.

Mickey® · 17 July 2012, 10:09 AM

Welcome.

ingoodtime · 17 July 2012, 10:15 AM

Better late than never and.....I speak from experience.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 17 July 2012, 10:18 AM

Congrats!

edwardk · 17 July 2012, 10:30 AM

Welcome and congrats. Enjoy it.

slcbbrown · 17 July 2012, 10:35 AM

Congratulations. You made a great choice and were probably correct to finally make the purchase. Hope you'll wear this watch everyday and thoroughly enjoy it.

dieselgeek · 17 July 2012, 10:36 AM

Another Texan here. Congrats. I remember when I got my Rolex. It was a Milgauss, and I made the mistake of selling it. I'm back with one now, and could not be happier.

JohnBoy · 17 July 2012, 10:48 AM

The fiance and watch are both keepers for sure.

Congrats and enjoy! And welcome to the forum. BTW - I, too, got my first Rolex at about 50. Its been an adventure since!!

HACKNSACK44 · 17 July 2012, 11:14 AM

Congrats!!

MortgageGuy · 17 July 2012, 11:21 AM

Very nice! Congrats and welcome to TRF as well. Looking forward to seeing some pics when she arrives Wednesday

EngineerDollaz · 17 July 2012, 12:51 PM

Nice. My first Rolex was a TT date just

rodrob59 · 17 July 2012, 12:53 PM

Congratulations. Like you I wanted a Rolex for years and got my first at 52. Got my second a week ago at 53. Taking that first leap was the hardest. Now I wonder why I waited.

Hairdude1 · 17 July 2012, 01:28 PM

Congrats!!!!

SOREN81 · 17 July 2012, 01:33 PM

sea-dweller · 17 July 2012, 01:51 PM

Congrats!

dbphotos · 17 July 2012, 01:57 PM

Congrats! A great classic Rolex.

DCgator · 17 July 2012, 02:44 PM

Congrats and welcome aboard!

snowpea · 17 July 2012, 02:46 PM

Congrats, better late than never

Dennis2005 · 17 July 2012, 02:49 PM

Sounds like a good woman. Enjoy your Rolex!

gwalker · 17 July 2012, 02:51 PM

Congrats and what a long wait!!!! Always buy the seller and post pics. It will be very exciting for you!!! My new wife of 3 weeks is waiting on her DJ right now. I've had all I can handle this month. Wedding (which I didn't pay for), honeymoon, bachelor party, rehearsal dinner, her a Ladies DJ 26 that was supposed to be here before the wedding (bit she could care less), and my AP 44mm ROO Chrono. Then I get slapped with needing tires on my Vette ($1700) and 6 tires on my RV At $565ish tire not mounted..... I'm HURTING this month.

tough.

17 July 2012, 08:16 AM	#1
trippntx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: 16233 TT Datejust Posts: 37	First Rolex ever!!! Hello all, I'm a newbie from Texas who after wanting a Rolex for almost 35 years (I'm 50), just ordered his first ever - a pre-owned men's TT Datejust 16233 with blue dial and jubilee bracelet. Twice previously I had come extremely close to buying my dream watch but held off, rationalizing there were many ways to more responsibly spend my money. Then last week my fiance said, "Look, why go to the grave wishing you'd always had one - just get it." Basically she tipped the scale and I made the plunge. The watch is a 1997 model, looks to be in excellent condition with better than average bracelet stretch, 100% auth. and has all links, original box and papers. The watch should be in my hands this Wednesday. Once I've got it and head to my jeweler to authenticate, I'll post a pic and tell you all more about my purchase experience. Color me excited!

17 July 2012, 08:55 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats! __________________

17 July 2012, 08:55 AM	#6
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Congrats on your first! My first ROLEX was a DATEJUST TT 16103 on a jubilee bracelet, and I still love it. Wear it in good health! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

17 July 2012, 09:46 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Done and DONE! Congrats!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

17 July 2012, 09:49 AM	#9
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Your girlfriend is correct !! __________________ ♛

17 July 2012, 08:33 AM	#2
Kbrantle "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: California Watch: Milgauss and SD Posts: 132	Congrats

17 July 2012, 08:38 AM	#3
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,867	Congrats and would love to see piics. Also I'd suggest you take it to your nearest RSC for a full service and while they're at it they will authenticate. You also end up with documented evidence that it's truly yours.

17 July 2012, 08:48 AM	#4
jclark4449 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MEMPHIS, TN Posts: 51	My dream watch too. A TT Datejust with blue dial, except a 16013. Finally got it at age 57. I would post a picture but my IPad won't let me. Congratulations. IMO it never goes out of style.

17 July 2012, 09:44 AM	#7
trippntx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: 16233 TT Datejust Posts: 37	Thanks guys! I'm quite stoked at the moment. The watch was just serviced a couple weeks ago, but I'm going to have my jeweler verify that as well. Pics to some in a couple days.

17 July 2012, 09:56 AM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	We all know that "first ever" feeling and congrats. Ignore that other thread about "what's the deal with wristshots" and update everyone with pics ASAP - and enjoy the Rolex afterglow __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 July 2012, 09:57 AM	#11
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Congrats. Looking forward to the pics.

17 July 2012, 10:09 AM	#12
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Welcome.

17 July 2012, 10:15 AM	#13
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Better late than never and.....I speak from experience. __________________ Lee

17 July 2012, 10:18 AM	#14
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Congrats! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

17 July 2012, 10:30 AM	#15
edwardk Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Edward Location: Sherwood, AR Watch: TT Sub Slate Serti Posts: 144	Welcome and congrats. Enjoy it.

17 July 2012, 10:35 AM	#16
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Congratulations. You made a great choice and were probably correct to finally make the purchase. Hope you'll wear this watch everyday and thoroughly enjoy it.

17 July 2012, 10:36 AM	#17
dieselgeek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Ryan Location: DFW Watch: GMT II C Pepsi Posts: 244	Another Texan here. Congrats. I remember when I got my Rolex. It was a Milgauss, and I made the mistake of selling it. I'm back with one now, and could not be happier.

17 July 2012, 10:48 AM	#18
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	The fiance and watch are both keepers for sure. Congrats and enjoy! And welcome to the forum. BTW - I, too, got my first Rolex at about 50. Its been an adventure since!!

17 July 2012, 11:14 AM	#19
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

17 July 2012, 11:21 AM	#20
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Very nice! Congrats and welcome to TRF as well. Looking forward to seeing some pics when she arrives Wednesday __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

17 July 2012, 12:51 PM	#21
EngineerDollaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tennessee Watch: Submariner Posts: 1	Nice. My first Rolex was a TT date just

17 July 2012, 12:53 PM	#22
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Congratulations. Like you I wanted a Rolex for years and got my first at 52. Got my second a week ago at 53. Taking that first leap was the hardest. Now I wonder why I waited. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

17 July 2012, 01:28 PM	#23
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!!!!

17 July 2012, 01:33 PM	#24
SOREN81 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Doug Location: Omaha NE Watch: 14060 Posts: 19

17 July 2012, 01:51 PM	#25
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

17 July 2012, 01:57 PM	#26
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Congrats! A great classic Rolex. __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

17 July 2012, 02:44 PM	#27
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congrats and welcome aboard!

17 July 2012, 02:46 PM	#28
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Congrats, better late than never __________________

17 July 2012, 02:49 PM	#29
Dennis2005 Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Dennis Location: GMT -5 Watch: 116710 Posts: 102	Sounds like a good woman. Enjoy your Rolex!

17 July 2012, 02:51 PM	#30
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Congrats and what a long wait!!!! Always buy the seller and post pics. It will be very exciting for you!!! My new wife of 3 weeks is waiting on her DJ right now. I've had all I can handle this month. Wedding (which I didn't pay for), honeymoon, bachelor party, rehearsal dinner, her a Ladies DJ 26 that was supposed to be here before the wedding (bit she could care less), and my AP 44mm ROO Chrono. Then I get slapped with needing tires on my Vette ($1700) and 6 tires on my RV At $565ish tire not mounted..... I'm HURTING this month. tough.

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