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Old 25 September 2016, 08:06 PM   #1
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Hi all,

Thought I'd pop a post up to say hi - couple of days ago I finally took the plunge and bought myself a present for a big birthday. Took longer than I thought since my birthday was last year though!

Got myself a DJ-II with a white dial. I tried on quite a few (handy having Watchfinder's shop in the Royal Exchange a few minutes from the office, they have plenty of most models to pore over and slip on the wrist!) but decided to go with a new one in the end as the price difference wasn't that much, and a 5y warranty and the fact that it's all shiny and new meant it was worth it. So, the nearby Mappin and Webb it was - and a week later, after trying on most of their stock to see my preferred dial, I still liked the white one best, I got that thrilling phone call to say 'sir, pleased to say your watch has come in...'

Pic here, if I've done this right... It's so new in the photo that I hadn't even peeled all the protective plastic wrappers off it!


How long is it likely to be before I stop staring at it???
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Old 25 September 2016, 08:23 PM   #2
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Congratz, enjoy it! (and welcome)
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Old 25 September 2016, 08:25 PM   #3
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I am 1 year in and still do. Happy days to you
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Old 25 September 2016, 08:25 PM   #4
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Huge congrats on your first Rolex! That's a smart looking Datejust and a style that doesn't shows up very often on here. Enjoy it in the best of health.

12.4 years.
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Old 25 September 2016, 08:30 PM   #5
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Welcome and congrats! Love how bright the dial is!
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Old 25 September 2016, 08:38 PM   #6
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Congratulations, nice choice

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Old 25 September 2016, 08:41 PM   #7
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Old 25 September 2016, 08:43 PM   #8
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Very nice - Congratulations!
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Old 25 September 2016, 09:36 PM   #9
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Looks great, happy belated birthday and a warm TRF welcome!
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Old 25 September 2016, 09:37 PM   #10
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Looks great! Congrats and welcome
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Old 25 September 2016, 10:30 PM   #11
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Perfect watch! Great choice
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Old 25 September 2016, 10:31 PM   #12
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Congratulations. I have always liked the look of the white dial on the DJ II. I prefer the fluted bezel but both look great.
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Old 25 September 2016, 11:15 PM   #13
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Congrats and welcome! Oh and you asked how long it will take for you to stop looking at it probably "Forever"
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Old 25 September 2016, 11:19 PM   #14
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Bravo!
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Old 25 September 2016, 11:20 PM   #15
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Old 25 September 2016, 11:34 PM   #16
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Beauty, congrats!!:)
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Old 25 September 2016, 11:41 PM   #17
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Very nice.. simple elegant statement

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Old 25 September 2016, 11:45 PM   #18
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Old 25 September 2016, 11:52 PM   #19
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Congratulation! It'll be awhile before you're able to take your eyes off that beauty. Wear it in good health.
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Old 26 September 2016, 12:15 AM   #20
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Old 26 September 2016, 12:46 AM   #21
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Rolex white dials are so crisp looking. Congratulations!
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Old 26 September 2016, 12:53 AM   #22
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Congrats on the clean looking watch!
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Old 26 September 2016, 12:54 AM   #23
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Old 26 September 2016, 12:58 AM   #24
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Congrats and happy belated birthday!

I'm almost 10 years into Rolex ownership (different watches in that timeframe) and I still find myself checking the time, getting distracted my the beauty of my watch and forgetting what time it was. Hopefully that never stops.
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Old 26 September 2016, 01:26 AM   #25
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Old 26 September 2016, 01:33 AM   #26
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Welcome and congrats on a great choice!
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Old 26 September 2016, 01:34 AM   #27
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Old 26 September 2016, 01:35 AM   #28
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Congrats on your first Rolex! You made a good choice, that is a great watch for any occasion.

And you'll never stop looking at it, if you're anything like me.
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Old 26 September 2016, 01:41 AM   #29
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Old 26 September 2016, 01:45 AM   #30
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