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chriseskew24 · 20 July 2010, 01:12 PM

The datejust was the first watch I fell in love with. As a 13-14 year old boy I remember seeing it at the AD in the mall and just falling in love. It was so elegant to me the thing just looked like 100% pure class.
Now to current day I have burnt threw many watches over the years includeing a Datejust or two but everytime I own one it never really satisfys me the way I thought it would/should so I flip it. Then 6 months later I want another not as happy as I thought I would be flip it again. I dont get it

That brings us to tonight I am posting on the what are you wareing today thread (the 2 seamasters I wore today) I am looking at all the fine watches people posted today and I get to the Datejust!!!!! That class that subtle shine that elegance I MUST HAVE ONE!!I DONT GET IT

It is like a phantom watch I love how it looks in pictures, on others and in displays but when I get one I am always a little cold with it. Maybe the size??? but for me 36mm is really what a datejust should be I tried on the DJ II and it really did nothing for me.. I dont know where I am going with this other then I want a DJ again but dont really think I should do it. but then again I could always flip her again if I was not satisfied

Anybody else ever have this problem with a watch they love?

Colnago · 20 July 2010, 01:32 PM

I was the same....with the "falling in love at the AD's window" routine......I bought my first 16030 in November 1986....if I had to keep just one watch that would be it....almost 24 years looking at it and wearing it....I have simply never tired of it.....it's one of the most perfect watches ever made in my opinion......probably one of the highest sellers too.....I love it dearly

Lion · 20 July 2010, 01:59 PM

Chris, I would take some more time and think about what you really want because I do not think you know. There's nothing wrong in not knowing but you need to put more time and thought into your next purchase so you will be happy with your results!!!

chriseskew24 · 20 July 2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Chris, I would take some more time and think about what you really want because I do not think you know. There's nothing wrong in not knowing but you need to put more time and thought into your next purchase so you will be happy with your results!!!

Wiser words have probably never been spoken

That is kind of how my 2254.50 went and no watch includeing my SUB has ever made me more happy. I know I know you say really you like it better then the SUB well I like them both but for what ever reason I just lean towards the OMEGA

GradyPhilpott · 20 July 2010, 02:03 PM

Have you looked at an Explorer?

It just might be what your looking for.

Rugged, not too flashy, but dressy enough.

You seem to be good at flipping.

What do you have to lose?

chriseskew24 · 20 July 2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Have you looked at an Explorer?

It just might be what your looking for.

Rugged, not too flashy, but dressy enough.

You seem to be good at flipping.

What do you have to lose?

This is true I have yet to really lose much money because of a watch purchase. We leave the Stock market to do that

DRKBC · 20 July 2010, 03:55 PM

I felt the same in my teen years, then I got a Yacht Master and all that's in the past.

sakuraba · 20 July 2010, 04:01 PM

I have the same relationship with PAMs. For the longest time now, I've been lusting for a 111. But every time I save up enough to get one, another Rolex worms its way to my wrist.

I can tell you I've never regretted any of my Rolex purchases, so I leave it at that. Life's too short to live with regret.

mhmfao · 20 July 2010, 03:53 PM

Chris,
Maybe you're just looking for the perfect DJ dial.
Lots of options to consider.
http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm
V/R,
Mike

TimeOnHand · 20 July 2010, 04:13 PM

I know the feeling man... I have bought and sold 4 GMT C's... and now I am thinking of getting a GMT C again... this time in YG... crazy!!!

Psmith · 20 July 2010, 10:27 PM

Don't buy it if it doesn't sing to you on your wrist. Some things are better to be admired than possessed.

everose · 20 July 2010, 11:14 PM

Chris,..... why not try on a ToG.....I have a huge soft spot for them.

The most underrated Oyster IMHO.

It may just have that extra "umph" you are looking for.

20 July 2010, 01:12 PM	#1
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	The watch I love always falls short DATEJUST The datejust was the first watch I fell in love with. As a 13-14 year old boy I remember seeing it at the AD in the mall and just falling in love. It was so elegant to me the thing just looked like 100% pure class. Now to current day I have burnt threw many watches over the years includeing a Datejust or two but everytime I own one it never really satisfys me the way I thought it would/should so I flip it. Then 6 months later I want another not as happy as I thought I would be flip it again. I dont get it That brings us to tonight I am posting on the what are you wareing today thread (the 2 seamasters I wore today) I am looking at all the fine watches people posted today and I get to the Datejust!!!!! That class that subtle shine that elegance I MUST HAVE ONE!!I DONT GET IT It is like a phantom watch I love how it looks in pictures, on others and in displays but when I get one I am always a little cold with it. Maybe the size??? but for me 36mm is really what a datejust should be I tried on the DJ II and it really did nothing for me.. I dont know where I am going with this other then I want a DJ again but dont really think I should do it. but then again I could always flip her again if I was not satisfied Anybody else ever have this problem with a watch they love?

20 July 2010, 01:32 PM	#2
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	I was the same....with the "falling in love at the AD's window" routine......I bought my first 16030 in November 1986....if I had to keep just one watch that would be it....almost 24 years looking at it and wearing it....I have simply never tired of it.....it's one of the most perfect watches ever made in my opinion......probably one of the highest sellers too.....I love it dearly Attached Images __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

20 July 2010, 01:59 PM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Chris, I would take some more time and think about what you really want because I do not think you know. There's nothing wrong in not knowing but you need to put more time and thought into your next purchase so you will be happy with your results!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

20 July 2010, 04:01 PM	#8
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I have the same relationship with PAMs. For the longest time now, I've been lusting for a 111. But every time I save up enough to get one, another Rolex worms its way to my wrist. I can tell you I've never regretted any of my Rolex purchases, so I leave it at that. Life's too short to live with regret. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

20 July 2010, 04:13 PM	#10
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	I know the feeling man... I have bought and sold 4 GMT C's... and now I am thinking of getting a GMT C again... this time in YG... crazy!!! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

20 July 2010, 02:03 PM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Have you looked at an Explorer? It just might be what your looking for. Rugged, not too flashy, but dressy enough. You seem to be good at flipping. What do you have to lose?

20 July 2010, 03:55 PM	#7
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	I felt the same in my teen years, then I got a Yacht Master and all that's in the past.

20 July 2010, 03:53 PM	#9
mhmfao Removed Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Tokyo Watch: 16600K (lug holes) Posts: 182	Chris, Maybe you're just looking for the perfect DJ dial. Lots of options to consider. http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm V/R, Mike

20 July 2010, 10:27 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Don't buy it if it doesn't sing to you on your wrist. Some things are better to be admired than possessed. __________________

20 July 2010, 11:14 PM	#12
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	Chris,..... why not try on a ToG.....I have a huge soft spot for them. The most underrated Oyster IMHO. It may just have that extra "umph" you are looking for.

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