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soho · 9 May 2012, 10:18 AM

My first Rolex was delivered today, a pre-owned DJ with a silver dial. I could not be happier with it, and thanks to all for the helpful advice (will post pics soon, it is being fitted now).

The papers are in French, and indicate that the watch was originally purchased at an AD in Germany, and the papers have the AD's stamp and signature. Interestly, the place for the "Name and address of the Buyer" ("Nom et adresse de l'acheteur") is blank. I this unusual or meaningful?

I have no doubt that everything is in order. This is pure idle curosity from someone whose new toy is being fitted overnight, and only has the papers to look at right now.

imono · 9 May 2012, 10:42 AM

A good start with a Rolex.
Soon you will yearn for another.
The blank paper is a big plus.
I'd leave it blank.
Congrats.

F&Iguy · 9 May 2012, 12:09 PM

congrats and enjoy

texex91 · 9 May 2012, 12:10 PM

Have fun and enjoy it...keep papers open.

wunderkinde · 9 May 2012, 12:31 PM

Please forgive my newbie question here, but why is it desirable to keep the papers open?

z0mghenry · 9 May 2012, 12:34 PM

Congrats!...but where's the pics?

DCgator · 9 May 2012, 12:36 PM

Congrats!

floater156 · 9 May 2012, 01:34 PM

classic, nice!

sea-dweller · 9 May 2012, 02:11 PM

Congrats!

nauticajoe · 9 May 2012, 02:11 PM

Very nice.

Congrats!

andrew79 · 9 May 2012, 02:12 PM

congrats

Hairdude1 · 9 May 2012, 02:12 PM

Congrats pics please!

HACKNSACK44 · 9 May 2012, 02:49 PM

Congrats!!

acce1999 · 9 May 2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soho

My first Rolex was delivered today, a pre-owned DJ with a silver dial. I could not be happier with it, and thanks to all for the helpful advice (will post pics soon, it is being fitted now).

The papers are in French, and indicate that the watch was originally purchased at an AD in Germany, and the papers have the AD's stamp and signature. Interestly, the place for the "Name and address of the Buyer" ("Nom et adresse de l'acheteur") is blank. I this unusual or meaningful?

I have no doubt that everything is in order. This is pure idle curosity from someone whose new toy is being fitted overnight, and only has the papers to look at right now.

Congrats! And welcome to TRF! (I see that you registered in May)

IMHO the DJ with silver dial is one of the most versatile watches. Here is mine:

And it goes well on Jubilee too:

Looking forward to see pictures of your's.

Best,

A

soho · 9 May 2012, 10:59 PM

Thanks to all for the congrats. Will make a new post with pics later today.

Trouble15 · 9 May 2012, 11:05 PM

Very nice, congrats!

azguy · 9 May 2012, 11:49 PM

I have never heard of an overnight fitting for a watch

Anyway, congratulations on that very versitle watch

kcmo · 10 May 2012, 05:29 AM

Congrats! Enjoy it.

chicagofan · 10 May 2012, 05:31 AM

Congrats!

JohnFM · 10 May 2012, 06:30 AM

acce1999 -

Great looking Datejust! Is that dial color Silver or Champagne? It looks more like the latter in the first pic and more like Silver on your wrist.

Thanks.
John

shaark · 10 May 2012, 06:37 AM

Welcome to TRF & congrats on the Datejust!

soho · 10 May 2012, 07:00 AM

Here is a pic, will try take better ones later today.

JohnFM · 10 May 2012, 07:11 AM

Great choice -- my favorite Datejust! I'm trying to decide between your 116234 and a simpler 116200 with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet. Yours is more expensive with the White Gold but the look hearkens back to some of the beautiful Datejusts of old.

John

soho · 10 May 2012, 07:47 AM

Thank you John. Yes, I think that it has a bit of an old school look, which I like. I too went back and forth between a smooth and fluted bezel during my hunt. In the end, I decided that l like the DJ with the fluted bezel best, and will eventually add an Air King with a smooth bezel to the collection.

A.Sharp · 10 May 2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wunderkinde

Please forgive my newbie question here, but why is it desirable to keep the papers open?

I think its because of when you go to resell it... The question is do AD's give you the option? is there ever an issue if you have it serviced/registered with rolex?

JohnFM · 10 May 2012, 08:57 AM

soho,

Do you know what vintage/year your watch is? I'm not a Datejust expert by any means but I do know the case and lug designs have changed quite a bit (thicker now, yours look trimmer).

John

soho · 10 May 2012, 09:35 AM

John - it has a T serial number, which I believe means 1995-1997.

nick c · 10 May 2012, 09:40 AM

good choice

mjclark32 · 10 May 2012, 10:41 AM

Looks great, congrats!

sixers_610 · 10 May 2012, 10:44 AM

That's a phenomenal watch!

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9 May 2012, 10:18 AM	#1
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	First Rolex, DJ w/ Silver Dial My first Rolex was delivered today, a pre-owned DJ with a silver dial. I could not be happier with it, and thanks to all for the helpful advice (will post pics soon, it is being fitted now). The papers are in French, and indicate that the watch was originally purchased at an AD in Germany, and the papers have the AD's stamp and signature. Interestly, the place for the "Name and address of the Buyer" ("Nom et adresse de l'acheteur") is blank. I this unusual or meaningful? I have no doubt that everything is in order. This is pure idle curosity from someone whose new toy is being fitted overnight, and only has the papers to look at right now.

9 May 2012, 01:34 PM	#8
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	classic, nice! __________________ Lead by example through production.

9 May 2012, 02:12 PM	#11
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congrats __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

9 May 2012, 02:49 PM	#13
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

10 May 2012, 07:00 AM	#22
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	Here is a pic, will try take better ones later today. Attached Images

9 May 2012, 10:42 AM	#2
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	A good start with a Rolex. Soon you will yearn for another. The blank paper is a big plus. I'd leave it blank. Congrats.

9 May 2012, 12:09 PM	#3
F&Iguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA state Watch: EXP 39mm Posts: 278	congrats and enjoy

9 May 2012, 12:10 PM	#4
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Have fun and enjoy it...keep papers open.

9 May 2012, 12:31 PM	#5
wunderkinde Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 40	Please forgive my newbie question here, but why is it desirable to keep the papers open?

9 May 2012, 12:34 PM	#6
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	Congrats!...but where's the pics?

9 May 2012, 12:36 PM	#7
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congrats!

9 May 2012, 02:11 PM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

9 May 2012, 02:11 PM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

9 May 2012, 02:12 PM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats pics please!

9 May 2012, 10:59 PM	#15
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	Thanks to all for the congrats. Will make a new post with pics later today.

9 May 2012, 11:05 PM	#16
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	Very nice, congrats!

9 May 2012, 11:49 PM	#17
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I have never heard of an overnight fitting for a watch Anyway, congratulations on that very versitle watch

10 May 2012, 05:29 AM	#18
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Enjoy it.

10 May 2012, 05:31 AM	#19
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats!

10 May 2012, 06:30 AM	#20
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	acce1999 - Great looking Datejust! Is that dial color Silver or Champagne? It looks more like the latter in the first pic and more like Silver on your wrist. Thanks. John

10 May 2012, 06:37 AM	#21
shaark "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Shaun Location: Cumbria, England Watch: SS DJ 116200 Posts: 415	Welcome to TRF & congrats on the Datejust!

10 May 2012, 07:11 AM	#23
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Great choice -- my favorite Datejust! I'm trying to decide between your 116234 and a simpler 116200 with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet. Yours is more expensive with the White Gold but the look hearkens back to some of the beautiful Datejusts of old. John

10 May 2012, 07:47 AM	#24
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	Thank you John. Yes, I think that it has a bit of an old school look, which I like. I too went back and forth between a smooth and fluted bezel during my hunt. In the end, I decided that l like the DJ with the fluted bezel best, and will eventually add an Air King with a smooth bezel to the collection.

10 May 2012, 08:57 AM	#26
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	soho, Do you know what vintage/year your watch is? I'm not a Datejust expert by any means but I do know the case and lug designs have changed quite a bit (thicker now, yours look trimmer). John

10 May 2012, 09:35 AM	#27
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	John - it has a T serial number, which I believe means 1995-1997.

10 May 2012, 09:40 AM	#28
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	good choice

10 May 2012, 10:41 AM	#29
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great, congrats! __________________

10 May 2012, 10:44 AM	#30
sixers_610 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwell, MA Posts: 134	That's a phenomenal watch! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ My pet peeve: People asking others what watch he/she should buy.

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