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dlukask · 3 April 2015, 12:46 AM

Oyster Perpetual. Ref. 116000, Steel dial.

I wanted a Rolex with a grey dial (I love grey dials) and one that was instantly classic looking without screaming "I'M WEARING A ROLEX" from across the room/street.

I was originally looking to buy a very specific pre-owned 1992 Datejust, but I couldn't work out the deal because the seller was in Berlin and couldn't ship it to me in the U.S. Once I realized this was a new model offered in the current line, I knew it was the one. I found a local AD and made a pretty good deal with them and took it home a few weeks ago. It's really nice to be the original owner, too. I love this watch.

I don't miss the date complication, and the fact there isn't a cyclops, only if I share my watch with you, do you realize it's a Rolex. Very understated and simple. (I think Submariners and other "desk divers" are kind of busy.) I really love the vintage feel of the 36mm cases, as my two previous daily wearers were both from the 1970s and around the same size. The steel dial on this one is really sharp, too. I love "sunburst" finished dials.

In short, I found the watch I'll wear all the time for a long time. Glad to join the club.

Urosfan · 3 April 2015, 06:37 AM

Congrats

sea-dweller · 3 April 2015, 07:05 AM

Congrats!

eric319 · 3 April 2015, 07:43 AM

It's very nice

brandrea · 3 April 2015, 08:10 AM

Congratulations!

sandysandy8888 · 3 April 2015, 01:58 PM

Congrats

Hairdude1 · 7 April 2015, 03:39 PM

Congrats!

watchwatcher · 10 April 2015, 11:19 AM

Nice...congrats!

joe100 · 10 April 2015, 02:36 PM

Well-found indeed

Psmith · 10 April 2015, 07:01 PM

Congrats

3 April 2015, 12:46 AM	#1
dlukask "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Atlanta, Ga. USA Posts: 8	First Rolex - Super happy with it. Oyster Perpetual. Ref. 116000, Steel dial. I wanted a Rolex with a grey dial (I love grey dials) and one that was instantly classic looking without screaming "I'M WEARING A ROLEX" from across the room/street. I was originally looking to buy a very specific pre-owned 1992 Datejust, but I couldn't work out the deal because the seller was in Berlin and couldn't ship it to me in the U.S. Once I realized this was a new model offered in the current line, I knew it was the one. I found a local AD and made a pretty good deal with them and took it home a few weeks ago. It's really nice to be the original owner, too. I love this watch. I don't miss the date complication, and the fact there isn't a cyclops, only if I share my watch with you, do you realize it's a Rolex. Very understated and simple. (I think Submariners and other "desk divers" are kind of busy.) I really love the vintage feel of the 36mm cases, as my two previous daily wearers were both from the 1970s and around the same size. The steel dial on this one is really sharp, too. I love "sunburst" finished dials. In short, I found the watch I'll wear all the time for a long time. Glad to join the club.

3 April 2015, 07:05 AM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 April 2015, 03:39 PM	#7
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

10 April 2015, 02:36 PM	#9
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Well-found indeed __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 April 2015, 07:01 PM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

3 April 2015, 06:37 AM	#2
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

3 April 2015, 07:43 AM	#4
eric319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: California Posts: 19	It's very nice

3 April 2015, 08:10 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Congratulations!

3 April 2015, 01:58 PM	#6
sandysandy8888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 360	Congrats

10 April 2015, 11:19 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Nice...congrats!

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