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14 January 2021, 05:12 AM
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Location: California
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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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14 January 2021, 05:32 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Real Name: Brett
Location: Florida
Watch: 5205R
Posts: 5,160
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That thing fits you perfectly. It looks great. I love the choice. Congratulations. You earned it.
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14 January 2021, 05:37 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Robert Mills
Location: St Louis, USA
Watch: 118239
Posts: 129
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Looks great. Wear it in good health!
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14 January 2021, 05:49 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Minnesota
Watch: Always changin'
Posts: 999
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Very nice! That is a very classic-looking timepiece -- can't go wrong with it. Congrats!
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14 January 2021, 05:49 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: LA
Watch: what’s next.
Posts: 1,225
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Perfect combo of jubilee and fluted bezel. That black dial pops!
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14 January 2021, 05:51 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Matt
Location: South Carolina
Watch: Explorer 39
Posts: 71
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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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14 January 2021, 05:52 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 25,663
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Congratulations!
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14 January 2021, 05:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,799
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Congratulations! Your DJ looks great! Welcome to TRF.
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14 January 2021, 05:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Geneva, CH
Watch: ing the time
Posts: 75
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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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14 January 2021, 06:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Real Name: Gary
Location: London UK
Watch: 116613LB Bluesy
Posts: 1,066
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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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14 January 2021, 06:00 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: USA
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Big congrats on your new Rolex, it is a perfect fit.
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14 January 2021, 06:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: South Carolina
Watch: 16803
Posts: 229
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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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14 January 2021, 06:01 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Joe
Location: USA
Watch: Patek 5167
Posts: 757
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Looks great, congrats!
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14 January 2021, 06:03 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,168
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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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14 January 2021, 06:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: New Jersey
Watch: DJ ll and Sub 41
Posts: 141
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Congratulations on the watch, promotion and the new baby on the way.
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14 January 2021, 06:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Ty
Location: West Coast
Watch: the time fly!
Posts: 1,493
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A great first Rolex. Congrats!
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14 January 2021, 06:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: California
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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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14 January 2021, 06:14 AM
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Location: IN
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perfect!
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14 January 2021, 06:16 AM
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Location: Uk
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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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14 January 2021, 06:17 AM
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Location: USA
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Congratulations!
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14 January 2021, 06:31 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS
Posts: 6,002
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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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14 January 2021, 06:33 AM
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Location: Florida
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wow that's beautiful indeed! Congrats!
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14 January 2021, 06:37 AM
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Location: US
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Congrats all-around!
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14 January 2021, 06:41 AM
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14 January 2021, 06:41 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Australia
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Congratulations, on your first Rolex.
A beautiful classic that looks great on you.
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14 January 2021, 06:41 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
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Watch: Sub
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That thing is CLEAN!! congrats.
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14 January 2021, 06:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Real Name: Alex
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,696
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Congrats OP. A classic Rolex on your wrist!
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14 January 2021, 06:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bay Area
Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial
Posts: 4,641
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Congratulations. Looks great
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14 January 2021, 06:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Location: Colorado
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Lovely piece! Congratulations!
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14 January 2021, 06:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Cam
Location: North of 49th
Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko
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Beautiful watch and a great first choice. Congrats!
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