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Old 14 January 2021, 05:12 AM   #1
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The long-awaited first Rolex

Hi everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster.

First, I want to thank the members of this forum for providing great insight into the complicated world of luxury watch buying and helpful answers to almost every question a first-timer could have.

After many years of reading and researching and dreaming about bringing one home, I purchased my first Rolex yesterday - she is a new 2020 DJ36 and I got her in-person from a nice GM dealer here in Los Angeles. While the experience of going GM was different from what I always had in mind for what my first purchase would be like, I had a (surprisingly?) hard time finding exactly what I wanted at the various ADs around here and frankly just got impatient of waiting for them to get one in. I wanted to celebrate a recent work promotion and my first kid coming in March, so I just went ahead and pulled the trigger. I'm so happy with it.

The excitement and milestone feels a little weird to share with most of my friends ("look at the expensive thing I bought!") so had to come here because I knew you all would understand :D

Thanks again for all of the help you never knew you gave me! And lastly - appreciate any tips for favorite ways of storing her!
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Old 14 January 2021, 05:32 AM   #2
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That thing fits you perfectly. It looks great. I love the choice. Congratulations. You earned it.
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Old 14 January 2021, 05:37 AM   #3
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Looks great. Wear it in good health!
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Old 14 January 2021, 05:49 AM   #4
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Very nice! That is a very classic-looking timepiece -- can't go wrong with it. Congrats!
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Old 14 January 2021, 05:49 AM   #5
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Perfect combo of jubilee and fluted bezel. That black dial pops!
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Old 14 January 2021, 05:51 AM   #6
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Beautiful watch and it fits you well.
And I definitely understand your leaning on us forum members for sharing the news. I, like you, don't bring up my watch habit with my friends who aren't WISs.
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Old 14 January 2021, 05:52 AM   #7
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Old 14 January 2021, 05:57 AM   #8
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Congratulations! Your DJ looks great! Welcome to TRF.
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Old 14 January 2021, 05:57 AM   #9
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Congrats on getting your cherry popped. Hope the GM wasn't too hard on you!

Jokes aside, great choice! 36 is great on your wrist and jubilees are super comfy. Wear with pride and in good health ��
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:00 AM   #10
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Congrats looks great, I’ve just purchased a nice glass view 4 watch holder, lots of choices though for storage.
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:00 AM   #11
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Big congrats on your new Rolex, it is a perfect fit.
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:01 AM   #12
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Congratulations, very nice watch!
There are definitely some good secondary market dealers in LA, I'm glad you were able to make a deal that worked for you.
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:01 AM   #13
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Looks great, congrats!
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:03 AM   #14
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Congratulations, on your promotion and your first child (yet to come)

The 36mm Datejust is a classic and it fits you very well
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:08 AM   #15
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Congratulations on the watch, promotion and the new baby on the way.
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:09 AM   #16
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A great first Rolex. Congrats!
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:12 AM   #17
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Congrats on getting your cherry popped. Hope the GM wasn't too hard on you!

Jokes aside, great choice! 36 is great on your wrist and jubilees are super comfy. Wear with pride and in good health ��
Ha - thank you! I paid a few hundred over MSRP but he saved me elsewhere so out the door I ended up coming out better than with the local ADs.

I looked at one with another dealer, and that one had a pretty significant markup over MSRP. Really crazy how the market is. I learned so much through the experience.

It's a slippery slope, isn't it? Tell me why I'm now looking at Hulks?? But my husband says we'll have to share that one :)
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:14 AM   #18
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perfect!

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Old 14 January 2021, 06:16 AM   #19
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Many congrats !!!!!! So glad you went with the 36. A perfect fit that we don’t often see these days

An absolutely beautiful time piece, Enjoy and well done
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:17 AM   #20
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:31 AM   #21
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Congrats on your new gorgeous timepiece!

It looks perfect on your wrist.

What is your wrist size?
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:33 AM   #22
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wow that's beautiful indeed! Congrats!
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:37 AM   #23
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:41 AM   #24
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Congrats on your new gorgeous timepiece!

It looks perfect on your wrist.

What is your wrist size?
Thanks so much! Wrist size is about 6 inches, maybe a little smaller.
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:41 AM   #25
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Congratulations, on your first Rolex.
A beautiful classic that looks great on you.
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:41 AM   #26
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That thing is CLEAN!! congrats.
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:43 AM   #27
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Congrats OP. A classic Rolex on your wrist!
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:44 AM   #28
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:45 AM   #29
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Lovely piece! Congratulations!
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Old 14 January 2021, 06:45 AM   #30
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Beautiful watch and a great first choice. Congrats!
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