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thereisonlyoneelcid · 23 July 2009, 12:10 AM

I've been toying between a Submariner, Explorer 1 (I like its simplicity), or a Datejust exactly like yours for my first Rolex...after seeing those pics I'm 90% sure it's the Datejust. I still can't 100% make my mind up though as it will probably be my one and only watch for all time (no pun intended!).

The blue looks good also but you might get fed up with it after a while as the champagne dial is just classic. As for the date it is called a "Roulette Wheel" and shows black on even, red on odd numbers and I would imagine that is something you would have to have added.

michael69 · 23 July 2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by thereisonlyoneelcid

The blue looks good also but you might get fed up with it after a while as the champagne dial is just classic.

The deed is done....
took it for a dial change.

I managed to see and try the watch with the exact blue dial today, and decided it was the one for me....

a bit more of an unusual and personal combination to my mind, a bit retro and less "common"

plus the blue does look really nice!

I doubt I will, but if I do get fed up with it, then I can always change again at some point (albeit having to pay for a new dial, which is about £200 I think at the moment)

I'm prepared to take that on board if necessary down the line but, as I said, this combo definitely "speaks to me" as a more personal choice than the classic champagne.

Will be ready mid next week....

will post pics!

michael69 · 23 July 2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by thereisonlyoneelcid

I'm 90% sure it's the Datejust.

Definitely go for the DJ - to my mind it's the most perfectly balanced watch there is (classic, timeless, robust, touch of luxury, honest, sports, dress.... you get the picture!)

I too will only have one watch, and this is the ONLY one that fits ALL my requirements.

Rebel · 23 July 2009, 06:36 AM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing with us.

Perdu · 23 July 2009, 07:44 AM

Very elegant.

thereisonlyoneelcid · 23 July 2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by michael69

Definitely go for the DJ - to my mind it's the most perfectly balanced watch there is (classic, timeless, robust, touch of luxury, honest, sports, dress.... you get the picture!)

I too will only have one watch, and this is the ONLY one that fits ALL my requirements.

I tried one on today, an exact replica of Michael69's watch (not blue dial) but it had the two-tone oyster bracelet...it's the watch for me but they wanted $7000 for it...ouch! I have seen one on gkscott second hand though for half the price. We'll see, I still have some time.

Harvey58 · 23 July 2009, 09:19 AM

Very nice and congrats!!!

michael69 · 23 July 2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thereisonlyoneelcid

As for the date it is called a "Roulette Wheel" and shows black on even, red on odd numbers and I would imagine that is something you would have to have added.

They just called me and said that the blue dial comes with the roulette date wheel as standard, and did I want them to put that in or leave my all black one as it is.

I decided that if the red/black wheel "comes" with the blue baton (i.e. if I had bought the watch originally with this dial, it would be there), I would get them to change out the date wheel too.

I'm not that bothered either way really, but I guess it's more "authentic" to have the red/black with this dial.

The Beginner · 24 July 2009, 09:45 AM

My one and only favourite design of Rolex...very classic and elegant :

michael69 · 24 July 2009, 10:32 PM

Mine's going to be a new one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Gents-...3A1%7C294%3A50

Lovely retro look! can't wait....

dskjl · 26 July 2009, 03:11 AM

Congrats! and as t the dial color its really hard to go wrong with a classic.

michael69 · 26 July 2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dskjl

Congrats! and as t the dial color its really hard to go wrong with a classic.

I know, but I've take the plunge on the blue baton anyway......
love the slightly "70's" look.
I think I prefer to have something a bit different to the norm, while still (of course!) remaining a classic.

The Beginner · 27 July 2009, 02:44 PM

she so beautiful and sexy :)

michael69 · 28 July 2009, 08:37 AM

Picked it up today; new pictures posted in another thread.

Love to know what you all think!

Rolesor · 31 July 2009, 11:20 AM

A classic,, congrats!!

Caico · 11 July 2010, 11:27 AM

Nice

Gerardus · 11 July 2010, 10:46 PM

congratz ...super!!!

TRW · 11 July 2010, 11:17 PM

That is so classy a watch.congratulations

inLine4 · 19 July 2010, 06:25 AM

Keep it the way it is. It's pretty.

Rags · 19 July 2010, 07:54 AM

That's the watch of my dreams.. Enjoy..

sea-dweller · 19 July 2010, 08:50 AM

Congrats !

watchyou · 19 July 2010, 11:49 AM

Nice watch and combination. Congrats and enjoy your DJ!

scl6118 · 21 July 2010, 12:02 PM

Very nice!!

23 July 2009, 06:36 AM	#34
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23 July 2009, 12:10 AM	#31
thereisonlyoneelcid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 73	I've been toying between a Submariner, Explorer 1 (I like its simplicity), or a Datejust exactly like yours for my first Rolex...after seeing those pics I'm 90% sure it's the Datejust. I still can't 100% make my mind up though as it will probably be my one and only watch for all time (no pun intended!). The blue looks good also but you might get fed up with it after a while as the champagne dial is just classic. As for the date it is called a "Roulette Wheel" and shows black on even, red on odd numbers and I would imagine that is something you would have to have added.

24 July 2009, 09:45 AM	#39
The Beginner Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: toronto Posts: 35	My one and only favourite design of Rolex...very classic and elegant :

24 July 2009, 10:32 PM	#40
michael69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 93	Mine's going to be a new one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Gents-...3A1%7C294%3A50 Lovely retro look! can't wait....

26 July 2009, 03:11 AM	#41
dskjl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Watch: 5513 GILT Posts: 43	Congrats! and as t the dial color its really hard to go wrong with a classic.

27 July 2009, 02:44 PM	#43
The Beginner Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: toronto Posts: 35	she so beautiful and sexy :)

28 July 2009, 08:37 AM	#44
michael69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 93	Picked it up today; new pictures posted in another thread. Love to know what you all think!

31 July 2009, 11:20 AM	#45
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	A classic,, congrats!!

11 July 2010, 11:27 AM	#46
Caico "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Usa Watch: submariner Posts: 47	Nice

11 July 2010, 11:17 PM	#48
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	That is so classy a watch.congratulations

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19 July 2010, 11:49 AM	#52
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