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RGossett · 17 February 2013, 05:23 AM

Hi there, I am new to the forum and the Rolex Community, and I am excited to be a part of them both!

I recently graduated from college and my father gave me my first Rolex. It happened to be the first one he ever bought for himself and he passed it down to me. I was thrilled.

However I don't know much about it. I know it is a datejust with a champagne face and it has a stainless steel and gold band.

I was wondering if I ever wanted to change anything about it, is it easy to do so, like the band, face, bezel etc...

I don't want to change too much about it because of sentimental reasons, but maybe a thing or two.

Also, do many people keep theirs on a winder when not wearing them? I am looking into purchasing one.

Thanks for your time!

PS... I would post a picture of it, but I am still trying to figure out how.

errocha · 18 February 2013, 07:16 PM

Kudos

MonBK · 18 February 2013, 07:21 PM

Welcome

Rags · 18 February 2013, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the forum..

mmmk604 · 18 February 2013, 08:15 PM

Welcome and congrats!
Show us some pics

Psmith · 18 February 2013, 08:16 PM

Welcome and congrats!

Deego · 18 February 2013, 08:18 PM

Welcome and enjoy it:))

brkanand · 18 February 2013, 08:55 PM

Welcome to TRF.

BeckyD@RodgersChevy · 18 February 2013, 09:07 PM

Welcome!

mjclark32 · 18 February 2013, 09:12 PM

Welcome

Cru Jones · 18 February 2013, 09:24 PM

welcome & congrats.

i, too, received such a gift at graduation (mine was many years ago, though

). over the years i thought of making drastic dial, bezel, bracelet changes, but, ultimately, i settled on picking up a set of etur's end links to add a leather strap to tone down the two tone effect. your mileage may vary, but, i'm happy to have retained the essence of the gift from my parents while personalizing it just enough to have it be something i happily wear. and, down the road, my tastes may change, and it'll be VERY easy to go back to the original version.

before:

after:

crew · 18 February 2013, 09:26 PM

Congratulations on your graduation. Your father's gift was both thoughtful and generous. I'm sure that you will find your watch to grow as a treasure. Wear it in good health!

benlee · 18 February 2013, 09:38 PM

Welcome! Since your father give it to you, that makes it priceless. Treasure, enjoy and wear it in good health!

My Datejust says Hi!

joe100 · 18 February 2013, 10:25 PM

A DJ is a solid Rolex to own. Congrats!

montpyt · 20 February 2013, 09:52 AM

Congrats & welcome

thomaspp · 20 February 2013, 09:53 AM

Congrats!! Welcome.

nauticajoe · 20 February 2013, 10:02 AM

Welcome & Congrats!

themast · 20 February 2013, 10:03 AM

Congrats! I would suggest to keep it original. Maybe put a strap on... no more than that.

In any case, keep all the original parts.

17 February 2013, 05:23 AM	#1
RGossett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States Posts: 1	My first Rolex Hi there, I am new to the forum and the Rolex Community, and I am excited to be a part of them both! I recently graduated from college and my father gave me my first Rolex. It happened to be the first one he ever bought for himself and he passed it down to me. I was thrilled. However I don't know much about it. I know it is a datejust with a champagne face and it has a stainless steel and gold band. I was wondering if I ever wanted to change anything about it, is it easy to do so, like the band, face, bezel etc... I don't want to change too much about it because of sentimental reasons, but maybe a thing or two. Also, do many people keep theirs on a winder when not wearing them? I am looking into purchasing one. Thanks for your time! PS... I would post a picture of it, but I am still trying to figure out how.

18 February 2013, 08:13 PM	#4
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Welcome to the forum.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	A DJ is a solid Rolex to own. Congrats! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

18 February 2013, 07:16 PM	#2
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18 February 2013, 08:18 PM	#7
Deego "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Nader Location: Egypt Watch: DSSD , DJII , YMII Posts: 430	Welcome and enjoy it:))

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18 February 2013, 09:24 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	welcome & congrats. i, too, received such a gift at graduation (mine was many years ago, though ). over the years i thought of making drastic dial, bezel, bracelet changes, but, ultimately, i settled on picking up a set of etur's end links to add a leather strap to tone down the two tone effect. your mileage may vary, but, i'm happy to have retained the essence of the gift from my parents while personalizing it just enough to have it be something i happily wear. and, down the road, my tastes may change, and it'll be VERY easy to go back to the original version. before: after:

18 February 2013, 09:26 PM	#12
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Congratulations on your graduation. Your father's gift was both thoughtful and generous. I'm sure that you will find your watch to grow as a treasure. Wear it in good health!

18 February 2013, 09:38 PM	#13
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Welcome! Since your father give it to you, that makes it priceless. Treasure, enjoy and wear it in good health! My Datejust says Hi!

20 February 2013, 09:52 AM	#15
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nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome & Congrats!

20 February 2013, 10:03 AM	#18
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Congrats! I would suggest to keep it original. Maybe put a strap on... no more than that. In any case, keep all the original parts.

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