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Steve-O25 · 28 October 2018, 02:44 PM

It was the first self-winding, water resistant wristwatch with a date window on the dial. It was worn by Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, and Dwight D Eisenhower. Now, after more than 70 years of production, the gold 36mm Datejust is dead. Perhaps taking the backseat to the Day-Date for the past 60 years was just too much? Regardless, I think that I’ll keep mine. A moment of silence, please.

schoolboy · 28 October 2018, 03:29 PM

That’s a nice piece you’ve got there.

Don’t see those very often

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Steve-O25 · 28 October 2018, 03:46 PM

Thank you. It's a 25 year service award.

GradyPhilpott · 28 October 2018, 03:48 PM

Kostas · 28 October 2018, 04:14 PM

Gorgeous piece , and you’ve got the last of the line with the rehaut engraving , super jubilee !

Brew · 28 October 2018, 04:44 PM

A beautiful piece. Love it!!!!

Rolexavidfan · 28 October 2018, 06:33 PM

I have the junior size which was the craze 2 tone Datejust in the 90s. My wife is wearing it now.

Bought the SS Black Dial at 36mm. It does wear nicely on the wrist!

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lord91 · 28 October 2018, 08:57 PM

Beautiful watch, no importance of who worn it. I think it has been discontinued just to be updated with the new style at some point.

samson66 · 28 October 2018, 09:04 PM

What a classic, beautiful watch

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jason042779 · 28 October 2018, 11:29 PM

Thought these were long gone. I can see how there's too much overlap with DD. Can you get DD on jubilee if you wanted?

DP63 · 28 October 2018, 11:52 PM

Beautiful watch

Duey · 29 October 2018, 12:42 AM

Bummer - It's a beautiful watch. It was given out by Bechtel as a top award watch for years

037 · 29 October 2018, 12:46 AM

Still a great design.

ltmgeller · 29 October 2018, 12:47 AM

Beautiful watch. I have to ask, is any model line ever really dead? There is always the chance of a future revival. Updated and modified, but still potentially reborn.

Kingsking · 29 October 2018, 01:09 AM

whats the Ref on these?

schoolboy · 29 October 2018, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingsking

whats the Ref on these?

This ^

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yannis · 29 October 2018, 01:32 AM

A signature model for Rolex. Fantastic also in full gold.

Overwound · 29 October 2018, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Duey

Bummer - It's a beautiful watch. It was given out by Bechtel as a top award watch for years

A relative of mine has one from working for Bechtel and wears it daily. I'm not sure how long he's had it but the watch has seen some serious wear time. Vacations, casual, dress, yard work, in the woodworking shop...it doesn't matter. He wears that gold watch harder than I've ever seen anyone do.

Nikrnic · 29 October 2018, 01:38 AM

Long Live the 36mm Gold Datejust !

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kneedeep · 29 October 2018, 03:35 AM

Great watch, congrats on receiving it. First rate company you work for.

Steve-O25 · 29 October 2018, 04:33 AM

Bechtel has always had the reputation for tradition and loyalty and the gold DJ, ref 116238 with Champagne stick dial, fit that mold perfectly. Not long ago, 20 years, a Bechtel director drove a Buick Park Avenue and a SVP drove a LeSabre. To drive a Cadillac, your name had to start with a B. There where no Pontiacs, no Chevrolets, and no Audis. It all made sense, not too flashy or compromised, Buick stood for conservative American business values like no other vehicle. Times have changed, Bechtel has changed too, yet tradition and loyalty are two qualities that never really go out of style. However, in the era of quarterly profits and do or die stock reports, tradition and loyalty have come under strain. It’s only because Bechtel is private that we’ve been able to keep the watch tradition alive for so long. It will be interesting to see what happens to the gold DJ tradition at Bechtel. My guess is that when the current supply runs out, gold will turn to SS and the end of an era will be marked. An end of an era not only for Bechtel, but for traditional American business where loyalty ranks high and is rewarded.

WatchinMD · 29 October 2018, 04:36 AM

Beautiful watch

Annan · 29 October 2018, 04:37 AM

Just took a quick look....not shown on Rolex website but gray dealer Alan Furman shows it. Reference is 116238. That's a beautiful watch and a great retirement gift. Personally I got a nice pen, a lapel pin and a certificate.

SearChart · 29 October 2018, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kingsking

whats the ref on these?

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolboy

this ^

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116238

SearChart · 29 October 2018, 05:29 AM

Beautiful watch, especially the gold jubilee. Wish they still made these

schoolboy · 29 October 2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

116238

Thanks Bas

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T01 · 29 October 2018, 09:10 AM

Very nice!

28 October 2018, 02:44 PM	#1
Steve-O25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Colorado USA Watch: Rolex DateJust 18K Posts: 91	Historic Classic Discontinued, the 36mm Gold Datejust It was the first self-winding, water resistant wristwatch with a date window on the dial. It was worn by Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, and Dwight D Eisenhower. Now, after more than 70 years of production, the gold 36mm Datejust is dead. Perhaps taking the backseat to the Day-Date for the past 60 years was just too much? Regardless, I think that I’ll keep mine. A moment of silence, please. Attached Images

28 October 2018, 03:48 PM	#4
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28 October 2018, 06:33 PM	#7
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	I have the junior size which was the craze 2 tone Datejust in the 90s. My wife is wearing it now. Bought the SS Black Dial at 36mm. It does wear nicely on the wrist! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

29 October 2018, 12:47 AM	#14
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Beautiful watch. I have to ask, is any model line ever really dead? There is always the chance of a future revival. Updated and modified, but still potentially reborn. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 October 2018, 01:09 AM	#15
Kingsking "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: montreal Posts: 641	whats the Ref on these? __________________ 5513,16613,16710,116233,9411/0,16618

28 October 2018, 03:29 PM	#2
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	That’s a nice piece you’ve got there. Don’t see those very often Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2018, 03:46 PM	#3
Steve-O25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Colorado USA Watch: Rolex DateJust 18K Posts: 91	Thank you. It's a 25 year service award.

28 October 2018, 04:14 PM	#5
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	Gorgeous piece , and you’ve got the last of the line with the rehaut engraving , super jubilee !

28 October 2018, 04:44 PM	#6
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	A beautiful piece. Love it!!!!

28 October 2018, 08:57 PM	#8
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 1,992	Beautiful watch, no importance of who worn it. I think it has been discontinued just to be updated with the new style at some point.

28 October 2018, 09:04 PM	#9
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	What a classic, beautiful watch Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk

28 October 2018, 11:29 PM	#10
jason042779 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 216570, 18038 Posts: 102	Thought these were long gone. I can see how there's too much overlap with DD. Can you get DD on jubilee if you wanted?

28 October 2018, 11:52 PM	#11
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	Beautiful watch

29 October 2018, 12:42 AM	#12
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	Bummer - It's a beautiful watch. It was given out by Bechtel as a top award watch for years

29 October 2018, 12:46 AM	#13
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Still a great design.

29 October 2018, 01:32 AM	#17
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	A signature model for Rolex. Fantastic also in full gold. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

29 October 2018, 01:38 AM	#19
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Long Live the 36mm Gold Datejust ! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

29 October 2018, 03:35 AM	#20
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Great watch, congrats on receiving it. First rate company you work for. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

29 October 2018, 04:33 AM	#21
Steve-O25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Colorado USA Watch: Rolex DateJust 18K Posts: 91	Bechtel has always had the reputation for tradition and loyalty and the gold DJ, ref 116238 with Champagne stick dial, fit that mold perfectly. Not long ago, 20 years, a Bechtel director drove a Buick Park Avenue and a SVP drove a LeSabre. To drive a Cadillac, your name had to start with a B. There where no Pontiacs, no Chevrolets, and no Audis. It all made sense, not too flashy or compromised, Buick stood for conservative American business values like no other vehicle. Times have changed, Bechtel has changed too, yet tradition and loyalty are two qualities that never really go out of style. However, in the era of quarterly profits and do or die stock reports, tradition and loyalty have come under strain. It’s only because Bechtel is private that we’ve been able to keep the watch tradition alive for so long. It will be interesting to see what happens to the gold DJ tradition at Bechtel. My guess is that when the current supply runs out, gold will turn to SS and the end of an era will be marked. An end of an era not only for Bechtel, but for traditional American business where loyalty ranks high and is rewarded.

29 October 2018, 04:36 AM	#22
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Beautiful watch

29 October 2018, 04:37 AM	#23
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Just took a quick look....not shown on Rolex website but gray dealer Alan Furman shows it. Reference is 116238. That's a beautiful watch and a great retirement gift. Personally I got a nice pen, a lapel pin and a certificate. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

29 October 2018, 09:10 AM	#27
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Very nice!

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