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9 May 2012, 10:18 AM
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First Rolex, DJ w/ Silver Dial
My first Rolex was delivered today, a pre-owned DJ with a silver dial. I could not be happier with it, and thanks to all for the helpful advice (will post pics soon, it is being fitted now).
The papers are in French, and indicate that the watch was originally purchased at an AD in Germany, and the papers have the AD's stamp and signature. Interestly, the place for the "Name and address of the Buyer" ("Nom et adresse de l'acheteur") is blank. I this unusual or meaningful? I have no doubt that everything is in order. This is pure idle curosity from someone whose new toy is being fitted overnight, and only has the papers to look at right now. |
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9 May 2012, 10:42 AM
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A good start with a Rolex.
Soon you will yearn for another. The blank paper is a big plus. I'd leave it blank. Congrats. |
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9 May 2012, 12:09 PM
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congrats and enjoy
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9 May 2012, 12:10 PM
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Have fun and enjoy it...keep papers open.
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9 May 2012, 12:36 PM
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Congrats!
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9 May 2012, 12:31 PM
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Please forgive my newbie question here, but why is it desirable to keep the papers open?
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9 May 2012, 12:34 PM
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Congrats!...but where's the pics?
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10 May 2012, 07:50 AM
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9 May 2012, 01:34 PM
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classic, nice!
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9 May 2012, 02:11 PM
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Congrats!
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9 May 2012, 02:11 PM
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Very nice.
 Congrats!
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9 May 2012, 02:12 PM
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congrats
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9 May 2012, 02:12 PM
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Congrats pics please!
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9 May 2012, 02:49 PM
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Congrats!!
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9 May 2012, 04:50 PM
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IMHO the DJ with silver dial is one of the most versatile watches. Here is mine:  And it goes well on Jubilee too:  Looking forward to see pictures of your's. Best, A |
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9 May 2012, 10:59 PM
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Thanks to all for the congrats. Will make a new post with pics later today.
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9 May 2012, 11:05 PM
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Very nice, congrats!
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9 May 2012, 11:49 PM
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I have never heard of an overnight fitting for a watch
 Anyway, congratulations on that very versitle watch 
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10 May 2012, 05:29 AM
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Congrats! Enjoy it.
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10 May 2012, 05:31 AM
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Congrats!
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10 May 2012, 06:30 AM
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acce1999 -
Great looking Datejust! Is that dial color Silver or Champagne? It looks more like the latter in the first pic and more like Silver on your wrist. Thanks. John |
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10 May 2012, 06:37 AM
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Welcome to TRF & congrats on the Datejust!
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10 May 2012, 07:00 AM
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Here is a pic, will try take better ones later today.
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10 May 2012, 07:11 AM
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Great choice -- my favorite Datejust! I'm trying to decide between your 116234 and a simpler 116200 with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet. Yours is more expensive with the White Gold but the look hearkens back to some of the beautiful Datejusts of old.
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10 May 2012, 07:47 AM
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Thank you John. Yes, I think that it has a bit of an old school look, which I like. I too went back and forth between a smooth and fluted bezel during my hunt. In the end, I decided that l like the DJ with the fluted bezel best, and will eventually add an Air King with a smooth bezel to the collection.
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10 May 2012, 08:57 AM
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soho,
Do you know what vintage/year your watch is? I'm not a Datejust expert by any means but I do know the case and lug designs have changed quite a bit (thicker now, yours look trimmer). John |
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10 May 2012, 09:35 AM
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John - it has a T serial number, which I believe means 1995-1997.
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10 May 2012, 09:40 AM
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good choice
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10 May 2012, 10:41 AM
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Looks great, congrats!
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10 May 2012, 10:44 AM
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That's a phenomenal watch!
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