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Old 7 February 2016, 04:32 PM   #1
vanwatch
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Real Name: Ed
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Should I still buy my Grail Watch - DD40?

I have been reading the threads for the last month or so to educate myself about these beautiful watches and finally, this is my first post. When I see something I like and after doing my extensive research on the item, I usually go ahead and purchase the item, whether it be a watch, household item, home theatre equipment, etc. Sometimes I'm too quick on pulling the trigger and have buyer's remorse. Well, not when I purchased 4 Rolex's in the past 5 weeks! My 10th wedding anniversary is coming up and due to the upcoming price increase in Canada, my wife and I purchased Rolex watches for one another. I bought her a Lady DateJust 26mm with diamond markers and MOP dial. She bought me a DateJust 36 with Tuxedo dial.

I thought this was the end of the Rolex purchases but then I got an itch to purchase a daily wearer. I settled on the SubC Date. I called my local AD's and only one was available. I quickly went and purchased it. It's a beautiful watch that is classy and durable for everyday wear. Ok, life is now good. I have a DateJust36 and SubC.

I now begin reading on the threads about the Daytona's. The more I read the more I want this watch. I never owned a chronograph of any brand. I wanted the ss Daytona with white face and I know these are extremely hard to find, especially in Canada and because of the upcoming price hike. I call the AD's and they all stated that they have none in stock. I was told that the next shipment of watches to arrive will most likely have the new higher prices, anywhere from 8-13% higher. Darn, missed the boat on this one. However!!! I just so happened to call one of the AD's and he told me that they just received a shipment of new Rolex watches yesterday and he was actually holding in his hands a brand new in coffin ss Daytona with white dial. Exactly what I wanted. He asked me if I still wanted it and of course, I said yes and went down to purchase this beautiful watch.

In a period of 5 weeks, I now own 3 Rolex watches (DateJust 36, SubC Date and ss Daytona) and my wife has her Lady DateJust 26. I am happy with my trifecta and the only other watch, my grail watch, would be the DD40. Am I crazy for wanting the DD40??? Should I be content with what I have and enjoy these watches before buying anymore? I ask because there will be a price increase in Canada for sure, possibly anywhere from 8-13% and that is a big price increase for a DD40. I saw some DD40's at the AD's and I'm interested in the following:

1) YG with Stick markers on champagne dial
2) YG with Roman Numerals on champagne dial
3) WG with Roman Numerals on blue dial
4) WG with Diamond markers on black dial

All four of the above watches are within $5000 of one another, the YG being the least expensive and the WG with Diamond markers being the most. Not really interested in the Everose gold. I most like the WG with Roman Numerals on blue dial. It's a thing of beauty!! But I was told by a sale representative that the WG bracelet has a rhodium coating that when gets scratched and scuffed, is much more difficult to polish than YG or EG bracelets. It said that the WG bracelets if not maintained and polished, will end up looking like a stainless steel bracelet. Is this true?? I hope not because I really like the WG bracelet.

Since in the whole scheme of things, I'm a newbie in purchasing Rolex watches and therefore, I would greatly appreciated everyone's input in regards to whether I should be content with the 3 watches I already have or should I go ahead and get my grail watch. If getting the grail watch, which of the above do you recommend? Also, is the WG bracelet more difficult to polish and ends up looking like a stainless steel watch if not properly maintained?

I thank everyone in advance for your reply.
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