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Old 23 September 2009, 02:35 AM   #1
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Icon10 I think I've been infected

by the Rolex bug..... I'm a newbie from Florida looking for some guidance. I've pretty much decided that I'd like to get a SS Datejust with Blue stick dial and would prefer the new Jubilee band. Local AD has a new one for about $4200 and there are quite a few on Fleabay.....but this one in particular caught my eye....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

So my questions are as follows:

Is Interwatches as reputable as they appear?
Does any see any issues with this Watch?
Should I be concerned buying a Rolex of this vintage?

And

Any other guidance you'd like to offer this newbie?

Thanks in advance for the help

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Old 23 September 2009, 10:54 AM   #2
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Well the DJ is 36mm, as you probably know.
A vintage DJ is very nice. I like the 1601 model with the fluted bezel.
The model in your e-bay link is fine, but I would suggest you get a DJ with either the 1570/5 vintage movement or the modern 3135 movement.
It is always good to get the original Rolex paperwork with your watch.
You know there is a new DJ called the DateJustII which has just been released (quite expensive) but it is 41mm in size.

Good Luck and welcome
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Old 23 September 2009, 11:02 AM   #3
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Welcome, you may want to buy your first from an AD.
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Old 24 September 2009, 11:03 AM   #4
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Thanks for the feedback and welcome gentlemen, it is appreciated
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Welcome to TRF!

You might want to consider the reputable sellers on this forum. Quite a lot are from Florida.
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Old 24 September 2009, 05:36 PM   #7
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Old 28 September 2009, 04:54 AM   #9
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Getting closer, finding a few good deals here.... think I'm gonna pull the trigger soon
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Old 4 October 2009, 03:13 AM   #10
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Welome to TRF Frank

All the best on you future choice, once you start its hard to stop

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Old 9 October 2009, 08:14 AM   #11
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It's done, I bought a beautiful SS Datejust from Czechman.... couldn't have done it without the forums....thanks!!!
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Old 9 October 2009, 08:40 AM   #12
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It's done, I bought a beautiful SS Datejust from Czechman.... couldn't have done it without the forums....thanks!!!
Congrats Frank. And so it begins...
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Old 9 October 2009, 09:18 PM   #14
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It's done, I bought a beautiful SS Datejust from Czechman.... couldn't have done it without the forums....thanks!!!
Nice one

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