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Playdrv4me · 31 December 2009, 06:15 PM

Hey guys,

I just received tonight, the nicest piece I've yet had the luxury to have in my inventory, a gorgeous unworn 2001 Platty DD President. This is the first platinum Rolex that I've ever had the fortune to touch or have in my posession for any length of time and the thing is an ABSOLUTE brick! What an amazing amount of weight!

In any case, I was given this pad and Rolex pen with the watch. I've heard of these as promotional items (and given the RP on this watch, it could have been just that) but didn't know whether Rolex included them as part of the package with a President. Just curious... I kinda wanna hang onto em...

And here's some photos of Mr. President... Please go easy on me, this is the first time I've spent any time taking photos with my D90 so I know they're probably not up to the standards of some of the fantastic photos elsewhere on this forum!

Cheers,
Ian.

Andad · 31 December 2009, 06:31 PM

Wow. Excellent pix.

They even show up the stickers.

The pen and pad are a nice thank you for buying the flagship.

BASSETHOUNDS · 31 December 2009, 06:35 PM

Great classic ! Congrats .

I don't think the pen was standard issue , pretty sure the pad wasn't .

Playdrv4me · 31 December 2009, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys! The temptation to put this one on is KILLING me, but since it's supposed to remain "unworn" I'd have a heart attack if I scratched it, plus it would then be dis-honest to showcase it as an unworn piece to my customers. Kinda sucks it's just gonna sit there.

I now understand why every man aspires to own a DD... this is an amazing piece of art-work and engineering.

Andad · 31 December 2009, 06:43 PM

wear it - wear it - wear it.

A wrist shot at the very least.

Playdrv4me · 31 December 2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

wear it - wear it - wear it.

A wrist shot at the very least.

I'll see if I can get a wrist shot tomorrow with my point and shoot. I don't have a Macro lens for my Nikon so I can't get far enough away with my wrist for a clear shot.

Here's a few more of my favorites from my "photo shoot" earlier:

Cato · 31 December 2009, 08:05 PM

That's sharp! Thank you for sharing.

Kokyuryoku · 31 December 2009, 09:09 PM

That's a nice looking watch

Nice one

But why does it have to remain unworn

Playdrv4me · 31 December 2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

That's a nice looking watch

Nice one

But why does it have to remain unworn

Almost all of my Rolexes are re-sale pieces that I wear and enjoy during the sometimes extended periods that a piece can sit out there for sale. This one however has the selling point that it has not been worn, so if I start wearing it I feel like I'm not being honest with my customers.

However, I may just end up selling it as "like new" condition and enjoy it while it's here. If not, I have a gold 1680-8 Sub that is in John Brozek's hands right now. That one hopefully will have a successful overhaul and I can wear when it's done.

Currently, my wrist is naked, and that isn't supposed to happen considering I do this primarily as a hobby! Eventually I'll pick up another one "just for me".

Kokyuryoku · 31 December 2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Playdrv4me

Almost all of my Rolexes are re-sale pieces that I wear and enjoy during the sometimes extended periods that a piece can sit out there for sale. This one however has the selling point that it has not been worn, so if I start wearing it I feel like I'm not being honest with my customers.

However, I may just end up selling it as "like new" condition and enjoy it while it's here. If not, I have a gold 1680-8 Sub that is in John Brozek's hands right now. That one hopefully will have a successful overhaul and I can wear when it's done.

Currently, my wrist is naked, and that isn't supposed to happen considering I do this primarily as a hobby! Eventually I'll pick up another one "just for me".

Ahh now I understand

. So that watch has been sitting around for 9 years. Does that have any effect the selling price any?

Playdrv4me · 31 December 2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

Ahh now I understand

. So that watch has been sitting around for 9 years. Does that have any effect the selling price any?

Yes, it essentially means I have to be competitive with the used market. This just makes this one that tad bit more desirable is all.

Sweramic · 31 December 2009, 09:19 PM

FANTASTIC! Congratulations on a great piece

therolexguy · 31 December 2009, 09:54 PM

Nice shots.

Playdrv4me · 31 December 2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therolexguy

Nice shots.

Thank you!

HL65 · 31 December 2009, 09:57 PM

Congrats--beautiful watch!

31 December 2009, 06:15 PM	#1
Playdrv4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: STL Watch: the 4Sale section! Posts: 201	Was this pad and pen standard issue with the DD? Hey guys, I just received tonight, the nicest piece I've yet had the luxury to have in my inventory, a gorgeous unworn 2001 Platty DD President. This is the first platinum Rolex that I've ever had the fortune to touch or have in my posession for any length of time and the thing is an ABSOLUTE brick! What an amazing amount of weight! In any case, I was given this pad and Rolex pen with the watch. I've heard of these as promotional items (and given the RP on this watch, it could have been just that) but didn't know whether Rolex included them as part of the package with a President. Just curious... I kinda wanna hang onto em... And here's some photos of Mr. President... Please go easy on me, this is the first time I've spent any time taking photos with my D90 so I know they're probably not up to the standards of some of the fantastic photos elsewhere on this forum! Cheers, Ian.

31 December 2009, 06:31 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Wow. Excellent pix. They even show up the stickers. The pen and pad are a nice thank you for buying the flagship. __________________ E

31 December 2009, 06:43 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	wear it - wear it - wear it. A wrist shot at the very least. __________________ E

31 December 2009, 09:09 PM	#8
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	That's a nice looking watch Nice one But why does it have to remain unworn __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

31 December 2009, 06:35 PM	#3
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Great classic ! Congrats . I don't think the pen was standard issue , pretty sure the pad wasn't .

31 December 2009, 06:41 PM	#4
Playdrv4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: STL Watch: the 4Sale section! Posts: 201	Thanks for the compliments guys! The temptation to put this one on is KILLING me, but since it's supposed to remain "unworn" I'd have a heart attack if I scratched it, plus it would then be dis-honest to showcase it as an unworn piece to my customers. Kinda sucks it's just gonna sit there. I now understand why every man aspires to own a DD... this is an amazing piece of art-work and engineering.

31 December 2009, 08:05 PM	#7
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	That's sharp! Thank you for sharing.

31 December 2009, 09:19 PM	#12
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	FANTASTIC! Congratulations on a great piece

31 December 2009, 09:54 PM	#13
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Nice shots.

31 December 2009, 09:57 PM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Congrats--beautiful watch!

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