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Garys · 28 December 2010, 11:07 AM

Stopped by my jeweler to drop off my wife's watch for a battery and servicing and started talking to the owner, big mistake.

I told him that I was going to buy an Explorer II next month and being the salesman that he is he said you have to see what I have. He walked over to the case and pulled out an almost perfect Rolex Datejust Two Tone that he had on consignment.

Now I really want an Explorer II but the Two Tone was just too good to pass up. The watch is seven years old, had been service by him about three years ago and it is in almost new condition.

The watch had been a retirement present from the owners employer and he almost never wore it so there isn't a scratch on it, no stretch in the watchband and it had all of the paperwork, links and boxes for $3,500.

So after some back peddling and hemming and hawing I decided that the price was good enough that I could resell it if I have too many regrets about buying it. And I still have enough money to buy a good used Explorer II next month.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure I'll be able to bring myself to wear the watch.

If I did everything right here is a picture of the watch.

B. Doggy · 28 December 2010, 11:08 AM

Congrats!

Mr. Greene · 28 December 2010, 11:12 AM

Its amazing the deals we find when we arent lookin, congrats on the new addition

imono · 28 December 2010, 11:12 AM

You got to start somewhere.
The DJ is a good start. And you will remember this one for a long time because it is your first.
Congrats for taking the first step.
The second will be a lot easier

ersnyder · 28 December 2010, 11:34 AM

Nice catch, congratulations!

dddrees · 28 December 2010, 11:42 AM

Sounds like me, I have a hard time saying no sometimes.

But if you can't wear it what good is it really?

Looks like a great watch, wear it and enjoy it, or sell it and get one you will wear.

Garys · 28 December 2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Sounds like me, I have a hard time saying no sometimes.

But if you can't wear it what good is it really?

Looks like a great watch, wear it and enjoy it, or sell it and get one you will wear.

I'll probably wear it, just not daily, but I'll buy a NATO or leather band for it as the band is what really suffers from wear.

dddrees · 28 December 2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garys

I'll probably wear it, just not daily, but I'll buy a NATO or leather band for it as the band is what really suffers from wear.

Glad to hear your going to wear it. Wear your new watch in good health and enjoy.

Congrats.

JBat · 28 December 2010, 12:07 PM

That's a great looking watch, congrats. But by all means, wear it!

DG123 · 29 December 2010, 04:46 PM

Wear and enjoy it, every day.

expy2 · 29 December 2010, 10:32 PM

Why would you take the band off? To preserve it? If so, who are you preserving it for? It's your watch and you should get the enjoyment from it in FULL. I dont understand wrapping them in cotton wool, all you are doing is looking after it for someone else, after all, one day someone will wear it as it is supposed to be worn. Enjoy it, we only live once.

Watch Professor · 29 December 2010, 10:39 PM

Wear it, enjoy it. It can always be polished.

padi56 · 29 December 2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Wear it, enjoy it. It can always be polished.

X2. No Rolex watch wants any form pampering.

fc3s2k · 30 December 2010, 01:53 AM

You really sound like a newbie!!
Wear it!! And enjoy it!!! That's an order!!!
Don't worry about scratches, its a ROLEX, it'll handle it, so don't worry

P.s. I was like that 2 years ago when I got my first, so I know exactly how you feel!!
Congratulation.

sea-dweller · 30 December 2010, 03:34 AM

Congrats!

dnagwhogas · 30 December 2010, 08:04 AM

I see a date (34mm), not a datejust (36mm). Awesome watch though! Congrats on the purchase!

Rags · 30 December 2010, 10:36 AM

Great choice. A TT Datejust.. My favorite..

GradyPhilpott · 30 December 2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnagwhogas

I see a date (34mm), not a datejust (36mm). Awesome watch though! Congrats on the purchase!

Good eye!

Watchdog · 30 December 2010, 12:48 PM

Very nice!

28 December 2010, 11:07 AM	#1
Garys "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Scott Location: Portland, OR Watch: GMT Coke Posts: 67	Ugh, I have no sales resistance Stopped by my jeweler to drop off my wife's watch for a battery and servicing and started talking to the owner, big mistake. I told him that I was going to buy an Explorer II next month and being the salesman that he is he said you have to see what I have. He walked over to the case and pulled out an almost perfect Rolex Datejust Two Tone that he had on consignment. Now I really want an Explorer II but the Two Tone was just too good to pass up. The watch is seven years old, had been service by him about three years ago and it is in almost new condition. The watch had been a retirement present from the owners employer and he almost never wore it so there isn't a scratch on it, no stretch in the watchband and it had all of the paperwork, links and boxes for $3,500. So after some back peddling and hemming and hawing I decided that the price was good enough that I could resell it if I have too many regrets about buying it. And I still have enough money to buy a good used Explorer II next month. Unfortunately, I'm not sure I'll be able to bring myself to wear the watch. If I did everything right here is a picture of the watch.

28 December 2010, 11:08 AM	#2
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Congrats! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

28 December 2010, 11:12 AM	#3
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	Its amazing the deals we find when we arent lookin, congrats on the new addition __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

30 December 2010, 01:53 AM	#14
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	You really sound like a newbie!! Wear it!! And enjoy it!!! That's an order!!! Don't worry about scratches, its a ROLEX, it'll handle it, so don't worry P.s. I was like that 2 years ago when I got my first, so I know exactly how you feel!! Congratulation. __________________

30 December 2010, 03:34 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

28 December 2010, 11:12 AM	#4
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	You got to start somewhere. The DJ is a good start. And you will remember this one for a long time because it is your first. Congrats for taking the first step. The second will be a lot easier

28 December 2010, 11:34 AM	#5
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Nice catch, congratulations!

28 December 2010, 11:42 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sounds like me, I have a hard time saying no sometimes. But if you can't wear it what good is it really? Looks like a great watch, wear it and enjoy it, or sell it and get one you will wear.

28 December 2010, 12:07 PM	#9
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	That's a great looking watch, congrats. But by all means, wear it!

29 December 2010, 04:46 PM	#10
DG123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco, Ca Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 1,629	Wear and enjoy it, every day.

29 December 2010, 10:32 PM	#11
expy2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: England Posts: 204	Why would you take the band off? To preserve it? If so, who are you preserving it for? It's your watch and you should get the enjoyment from it in FULL. I dont understand wrapping them in cotton wool, all you are doing is looking after it for someone else, after all, one day someone will wear it as it is supposed to be worn. Enjoy it, we only live once.

29 December 2010, 10:39 PM	#12
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Wear it, enjoy it. It can always be polished.

30 December 2010, 08:04 AM	#16
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	I see a date (34mm), not a datejust (36mm). Awesome watch though! Congrats on the purchase!

30 December 2010, 10:36 AM	#17
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Great choice. A TT Datejust.. My favorite.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

30 December 2010, 12:48 PM	#19
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Very nice!

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