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Old 20 September 2014, 10:05 AM   #1
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Incoming (And Thanks For Your Advice!)
Shortly after I decided the Daytona was the only Rolex I would wear (prompting the sale of my Explorer II), I began deliberating the merits of Datejust ownership. Seeking only discouragement (yeah right!) I turned to my TRF family for tips and advice. You enablers came through again!
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It's a beautiful example (G-serial) in mint condition. How it sat in the classifieds for a week at the price, I dunno, but I'm glad!
I've been wearing Speedmasters and Daytona's for a while, so getting used to the size again will take a few times on the (7.5") wrist.
I didn't realize ALL the dates were red. I thought it was a roulette! Nice surprise. Thanks to all who shared thoughts on which Datejust, and convincing me the red sweep hand is cool! And thanks Andrew "afc1" for making it happen, and making it smooth.
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:10 AM   #2
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:13 AM   #3
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Beautiful. Congrats!
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:20 AM   #4
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Very nice Bryan congrats!
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:21 AM   #5
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Looks fantastic! Big Congrats!
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:22 AM   #6
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:42 AM   #7
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Congrats. Looks great.
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:45 AM   #8
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That's a beauty!
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:46 AM   #9
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Very nice.
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Old 20 September 2014, 11:29 AM   #10
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Very nice! Congrats
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Old 20 September 2014, 12:51 PM   #11
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Great watch. My BFF has the same watch & always thought it was a stellar combination of sport & class.
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:01 PM   #12
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Looks great! Enjoy it my friend!
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:03 PM   #13
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One of the more under-appreciated yet models IMHO
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:07 PM   #14
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What a beauty. Love the red hand and red date. Congrats Bryan!!
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:16 PM   #15
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Congrats! Very unique!
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:19 PM   #16
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Great choice, congrats
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:31 PM   #17
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The red really makes it! Congrats
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:43 PM   #18
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Very unique, hopefully that will add to the pleasure of wearing it everyday!
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:45 PM   #19
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Old 20 September 2014, 01:55 PM   #20
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Thanks for the kind words. The comments made by some of you on my "which DJ" thread were instrumental in helping me make my choice. I will always like the vintage DJs, but it sounded like the newer version offered improvements that I wanted to see and feel for myself.
The funny thing is, when these newer TOG's came to the market years ago, I didn't really care for them. Now that I was looking for something with a bit more "bling," they really fit the bill. My only question now is whether or not to source a Super Jubilee bracelet, and how?
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Old 20 September 2014, 07:43 PM   #21
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Old 20 September 2014, 09:30 PM   #22
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Congratulations! The TOG, is a unique looking version of the DJ and, has already been said, is set off well, with the red sweep hand. Looks great
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Old 20 September 2014, 09:33 PM   #23
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Old 20 September 2014, 09:52 PM   #24
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Congratulations, love the TOG! Now you're thinking of putting it on a jubilee... Ohhh yea!!
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Old 20 September 2014, 10:06 PM   #25
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Congratulations, love the TOG! Now you're thinking of putting it on a jubilee... Ohhh yea!!

I remember looking at one, Tim, back in 2007. It was steel and rose gold, with jubilee bracelet and black dial. It looked a real quality timepiece and, I think, cost just over STG £4,000.
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Old 21 September 2014, 02:46 AM   #26
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Congrats! Excellent choice - looks fabulous.
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Old 21 September 2014, 03:15 AM   #27
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Old 21 September 2014, 04:51 AM   #28
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awesome piece
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Old 21 September 2014, 05:45 AM   #29
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Old 21 September 2014, 06:13 AM   #30
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