Scored a 116234 for my wife! (36mm, super jubilee)

[amh]

Went browsing at my local Austin TX AD, figured I'd find nothing - and sure enough the case was mostly bare.

But they had something "in the back" that they just took in on trade: Recently serviced 116234 with rhodium dial. Box & papers, 2 years Rolex factory warranty. We shook hands on the spot and the impulse buy was complete! Later went to chrono24 to judge how I did - turns out I got a very fair deal especially when considering the warranty.

Anyway, the watch itself is nicely wrapped so no pics but you all know what they look like. I'm very pleased that I found one with the super jubilee, the newer clasp is fine on the oyster bracelet but on a lady the full jubilee looks nice. I can't wait to give it to her! She'll be shocked. It's our 20th anniversary and supposedly I'm not getting her anything although we're going on away on stay-cation to a spa resort.

Random web shot
(courtesy of Bob's)

[gearguywb]

Very nice!

[crazycarlitos]

It was meant to be. She will love it buddy!

Congratulations to her.. and to both of u on 20 years of bliss!

[Zuger]

Nice

[fskywalker]

congrats!


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[Lakeman]

Awesome

[goodolejr]

My favorite dial and markers for an SS Datejust. Congrats!

[Teksurv]

Happy anniversary, I'm sure she'll love it.

[2loaded]

Beautiful!

[ltmgeller]

Very nice

[Gerardus]

Huge congrats and nice dial.
Super jubilee is one of the best bracelet out there, not only for lady's

Originally Posted by amh

Went browsing at my local Austin TX AD, figured I'd find nothing - and sure enough the case was mostly bare.

But they had something "in the back" that they just took in on trade: Recently serviced 116234 with rhodium dial. Box & papers, 2 years Rolex factory warranty. We shook hands on the spot and the impulse buy was complete! Later went to chrono24 to judge how I did - turns out I got a very fair deal especially when considering the warranty.

Anyway, the watch itself is nicely wrapped so no pics but you all know what they look like. I'm very pleased that I found one with the super jubilee, the newer clasp is fine on the oyster bracelet but on a lady the full jubilee looks nice. I can't wait to give it to her! She'll be shocked. It's our 20th anniversary and supposedly I'm not getting her anything although we're going on away on stay-cation to a spa resort.

Random web shot
(courtesy of Bob's)

[nyc10ken]

How much did the AD charge for the old model, was it old MSRP? It's a pre owned and used watch. Good buy regardless.

[HogwldFLTR]

Congratulations on a great watch for your wife; I'm certain she'll cherish it forever!!!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[amh]

Thanks everyone! Today is the big day - hopefully she's thrilled
(She's very modest and doesn't like spending money, so she'll likely say it's much too nice of a gift )

Originally Posted by nyc10ken

How much did the AD charge for the old model, was it old MSRP? It's a pre owned and used watch. Good buy regardless.

It was $7.8k. So a slight "discount" but good when compared to the prices on chrono24 and the bulk of those are without warranty. This has the post-service Rolex 2yr warranty and came with a blank owner's card. It's close enough to finding a NOS unit. I really wanted to get her a model with a Super jubilee.

If only I'd had a crystal ball a few years ago, I would have stocked up on several other models as well.

[soflonative]

Congrats for your wife... the 126234 wears great and the super jubilee bracelet is nice as well!

[brandrea]

Congratulations to her and happy anniversary.

A wrist shot will be required

[TswaneNguni]

Best DJ bracelet ever !!

[Athas]

Lucky Lady. Very classy

[amh]

She loved it!

Unrelated to the Rolex surprise I had already planned a big weekend. We stayed 2 nights at the JW Marriott golf resort & spa in San Antonio:
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...esort-and-spa/

I got her a couple outfits from Victorias Secret and a massage appointment at the spa. (BTW, that hotel was quite the gathering place for people with watches, at the hot tub before dinner I sat next to three guys all with Subs! And of course everyone else had Apple watches )

Anyway, back to the watch. I had it in a little gift bag from the AD and much to my horror it had the little 'crown' on it - I was sure she would notice. But she didn't pay attention till I actually handed it to her and she said "Did you get me a Rolex?!!" Yessiirreee! I've never seen such a fast unwrap & unboxing in my life, would have made a disappointing YT video

Looks great on her, the 36mm and SS is a nice modern design.


The happy couple, my SD43 next to her new DJ

[sportsfan0704]

Originally Posted by amh

Thanks everyone! Today is the big day - hopefully she's thrilled
(She's very modest and doesn't like spending money, so she'll likely say it's much too nice of a gift )



It was $7.8k. So a slight "discount" but good when compared to the prices on chrono24 and the bulk of those are without warranty. This has the post-service Rolex 2yr warranty and came with a blank owner's card. It's close enough to finding a NOS unit. I really wanted to get her a model with a Super jubilee.

If only I'd had a crystal ball a few years ago, I would have stocked up on several other models as well.

I too wish I had stocked up given the crown clasp. Question though, is the 126234 reference no longer considered a super jubilee? Did they do anything different to the actual bracelet itself besides the clasp change?

[amh]

Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

I too wish I had stocked up given the crown clasp. Question though, is the 126234 reference no longer considered a super jubilee? Did they do anything different to the actual bracelet itself besides the clasp change?

It probably is still a 'super jubilee' in terms of the bracelet build itself. But that would have been cold comfort to my wife - a big fat buckle in the middle of a beautiful bracelet. A deal breaker.

[jets]

The more you know. I wasn't aware the hidden jubilee clasp has been phased out. Congrats on the watch!

[sportsfan0704]

Originally Posted by amh

It probably is still a 'super jubilee' in terms of the bracelet build itself. But that would have been cold comfort to my wife - a big fat buckle in the middle of a beautiful bracelet. A deal breaker.

Completely understandable. I am on the hunt for one of these pieces and it’s just so hard to find in good condition. The longer I search the more prone I am to just biting the bullet on the new one even though I hate the clasp.

Did you ever give thought to an oyster band with a fluted bezel? I prefer jubilee but the new clasp fits in more seamlessly on the oyster band.

[jets]

Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

Completely understandable. I am on the hunt for one of these pieces and it’s just so hard to find in good condition. The longer I search the more prone I am to just biting the bullet on the new one even though I hate the clasp.

Did you ever give thought to an oyster band with a fluted bezel? I prefer jubilee but the new clasp fits in more seamlessly on the oyster band.

If I was going for a 116234 I'd find the black tuxedo dial with roulette date wheel on super jubilee. No modern DJs have that dial, clasp, or date wheel.

[Boopie]

Nice! A few months ago I got the older version of that watch (16200), but with a smooth bezel on the non-PCL Oyster. I love the way the applied Romans look on the silver dial, especially in the sun. Hers must be extra-sparkly with the fluted bezel and Jubilee.

Congrats on #20 as well!

[mike morris]

Last summer have 10 years with my wife, and get 2019 box and papers, like new fir same price 7800$ . She very happy.

[LawVill7411]

Nice !

[Rafeeq]

Excellent husband-work!