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jzzmn88 · 28 December 2016, 02:51 PM

Hi all,

Long time lurker but first time posting. I officially joined the Rolex club and couldn't be happier! However, it came in a round about way. My brother and I bought this 116234 DJ back in 2011 for my father's 70th birthday. My dad was so excited because it was his first Rolex and he proudly wore it wherever he went. He only got to wear it for a few months when he was tragically diagnosed with ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It's a disease which affects the neurons of the brain and causes the muscles in your body to gradually atrophy. As he grew weaker, he no longer had the strength to wear the watch and eventually gave it back to me. My brother and I couldn't figure out what to do with it so it was decided I would keep it safe.

At that time, my first inclination was to keep the watch and wear it. When I put it on my wrist, two things struck me immediately: it felt way too small and it was too flashy. I am a sport's watch kind of guy so I was used to larger watches and this DJ did not feel right on my wrist. My brother felt the same way when he tried it on. So back in the box it went, and sat in my safe for the last 5 years. There were many times over the years where I would take it out and try it on, but it never grew on me. I was tempted to trade it in for a Sub or GMT (and of course splitting the trade in proceeds with my brother) but could never do it.

This past Thanksgiving, in a conversation with my friend (who is a huge watch guy), we got into talking about Rolexes and eventually the conversation steered to the DJ. I mentioned not knowing what to do with it and the possibility of selling the watch. He told me, don't do it! You will regret selling it because it's your dads. Just try it out and wear it for awhile and see what you think.

So out of the box it came, had a local jeweler adjust the bracelet, and what do you know....it didn't seem so small when sized properly on my wrist. In fact, the 36mm looked perfect on me! The Jubilee bracelet is so comfortable and fit just right. The fluted bezel did take some time to get used to, but grew on me day by day and didn't seem as blingy as it did before. The dial is a beautiful shade of blue and adds some sportiness to the overall feel of the watch. I always thought the DJ was too dressy and only worn for formal occasions , but no longer feel that way. I have worn this with every type of clothing and it hasn't once felt out of place. It's been a month of daily wear, and I have grown to love this watch like no other. It has even taken away my longing for a Sub!

My dad is still alive but is completely paralyzed due to ALS and cannot talk because he breathes with a ventilator. While visiting the other day, I showed him the DJ while I was wearing it and he gave me a big smile. With this disease, I'm not sure how long he has to live, but at least I will always carry of a part of him while wearing this watch. So glad we didn't sell it and am going to keep it forever and pass it down to my son in the future. My brother recently got a Sub and he is extremely happy with it. He feels the DJ is still too small for him but he is ecstatic that the DJ will, for sure, be a part of our family from now on.

In the past, I couldn't imagine wearing this DJ. Now, I can't imagine NOT wearing it!

Kevin

BNA/LION · 28 December 2016, 02:55 PM

Congratulations!

sickened1 · 28 December 2016, 03:01 PM

very nice! Congrats.

yunach · 28 December 2016, 03:19 PM

Congrats. Great story behind the watch.

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BradTrinh24 · 28 December 2016, 03:22 PM

Great story, thanks for sharing.

Bigsykedaddy · 28 December 2016, 03:24 PM

Sorry about your father, I have known someone with ALS and it is heartbreaking. I'm glad you decided to keep it and wear it to remind you of your father. It looks great on you and is a beautiful watch!

Just so you know if you ever wanna change it up down the road you can change the bracelet to an Oyster bracelet and swap out the dial / bezel just to keep the same watch and change it up every now and then. Of course if I was in the same situation I would wear it exactly as it is because it's beautiful! (just wanted to let you know in case you didn't know you could do that.)

Sweetswisssteel · 28 December 2016, 03:59 PM

Very nice

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GradyPhilpott · 28 December 2016, 04:06 PM

I think you've made a very wise decision, especially considering the circumstances.

I'm a big fan of the DJ on Super Jubilee.

GFONG · 28 December 2016, 04:12 PM

Good decision to keep it. Congrats!

crowncollection · 28 December 2016, 05:20 PM

Congrats nice one

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Shichinin · 28 December 2016, 05:28 PM

Sorry about your father's condition. We had a similar experience with my dad and it is a hard process. I think it was a wise decision to keep the watch and you will understand it better in the future.

Meme-Dweller · 28 December 2016, 05:35 PM

Love the roulette wheel

DESH · 28 December 2016, 05:40 PM

sorry to hear about your dad... glad you decided to keep the watch.

henrylee · 28 December 2016, 05:58 PM

Beautiful watch and an amazing story behind it!

Kippers · 28 December 2016, 06:14 PM

Beautiful watch. Looks great and I wish you and your family all the best

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polaris72 · 28 December 2016, 06:22 PM

Wear it proudly.

BigCFM · 28 December 2016, 06:29 PM

It's a great looking watch and the story behind it makes it even better.

Glad you kept it and best wishes to your dad.

Psmith · 28 December 2016, 07:17 PM

Welcome and congrats

Muzz · 28 December 2016, 07:25 PM

Congratulations!! Wow that is very clean and nice!!

manans25 · 28 December 2016, 09:51 PM

Congratulations :)

droptopman · 28 December 2016, 10:00 PM

Sorry to hear about your father.
What a great story.
Congrats and keep that watch on your wrist

rmlovett1 · 28 December 2016, 10:06 PM

Sorry about you dad, I'd definitely keep that beautiful watch!

1William · 28 December 2016, 10:08 PM

Sorry about your father. Enjoy the watch.

travisb · 28 December 2016, 10:10 PM

Thanks for sharing your story. The watch looks great on you!

brandrea · 28 December 2016, 10:22 PM

Welcome to the forum Kevin. I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. That's. A beautiful watch and a keeper for sure

natosub · 29 December 2016, 12:02 AM

Truly sorry to hear about your dad and very glad you didn't sell the watch. As you've come to realize, the history makes it much more than just a watch.

tkerrmd · 29 December 2016, 12:06 AM

Great watch and memory

ajas · 29 December 2016, 12:48 AM

Sorry to hear about your dad. Best of luck.

Iflylo · 29 December 2016, 12:57 AM

Beautiful watch, the best part is the smile you'll remember from your dad each time you look at it!

JnmEaton · 29 December 2016, 01:10 AM

Terrific story. Prayers for you father.

Nice watch too.

28 December 2016, 02:51 PM	#1
jzzmn88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: SoCal Watch: 118238 Posts: 35	First Rolex Hi all, Long time lurker but first time posting. I officially joined the Rolex club and couldn't be happier! However, it came in a round about way. My brother and I bought this 116234 DJ back in 2011 for my father's 70th birthday. My dad was so excited because it was his first Rolex and he proudly wore it wherever he went. He only got to wear it for a few months when he was tragically diagnosed with ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It's a disease which affects the neurons of the brain and causes the muscles in your body to gradually atrophy. As he grew weaker, he no longer had the strength to wear the watch and eventually gave it back to me. My brother and I couldn't figure out what to do with it so it was decided I would keep it safe. At that time, my first inclination was to keep the watch and wear it. When I put it on my wrist, two things struck me immediately: it felt way too small and it was too flashy. I am a sport's watch kind of guy so I was used to larger watches and this DJ did not feel right on my wrist. My brother felt the same way when he tried it on. So back in the box it went, and sat in my safe for the last 5 years. There were many times over the years where I would take it out and try it on, but it never grew on me. I was tempted to trade it in for a Sub or GMT (and of course splitting the trade in proceeds with my brother) but could never do it. This past Thanksgiving, in a conversation with my friend (who is a huge watch guy), we got into talking about Rolexes and eventually the conversation steered to the DJ. I mentioned not knowing what to do with it and the possibility of selling the watch. He told me, don't do it! You will regret selling it because it's your dads. Just try it out and wear it for awhile and see what you think. So out of the box it came, had a local jeweler adjust the bracelet, and what do you know....it didn't seem so small when sized properly on my wrist. In fact, the 36mm looked perfect on me! The Jubilee bracelet is so comfortable and fit just right. The fluted bezel did take some time to get used to, but grew on me day by day and didn't seem as blingy as it did before. The dial is a beautiful shade of blue and adds some sportiness to the overall feel of the watch. I always thought the DJ was too dressy and only worn for formal occasions , but no longer feel that way. I have worn this with every type of clothing and it hasn't once felt out of place. It's been a month of daily wear, and I have grown to love this watch like no other. It has even taken away my longing for a Sub! My dad is still alive but is completely paralyzed due to ALS and cannot talk because he breathes with a ventilator. While visiting the other day, I showed him the DJ while I was wearing it and he gave me a big smile. With this disease, I'm not sure how long he has to live, but at least I will always carry of a part of him while wearing this watch. So glad we didn't sell it and am going to keep it forever and pass it down to my son in the future. My brother recently got a Sub and he is extremely happy with it. He feels the DJ is still too small for him but he is ecstatic that the DJ will, for sure, be a part of our family from now on. In the past, I couldn't imagine wearing this DJ. Now, I can't imagine NOT wearing it! Kevin Attached Images

28 December 2016, 02:55 PM	#2
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28 December 2016, 04:06 PM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I think you've made a very wise decision, especially considering the circumstances. I'm a big fan of the DJ on Super Jubilee. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

28 December 2016, 05:20 PM	#10
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Congrats nice one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

28 December 2016, 05:40 PM	#13
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	sorry to hear about your dad... glad you decided to keep the watch. __________________ Instagram: wristkink

28 December 2016, 03:01 PM	#3
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	very nice! Congrats.

28 December 2016, 03:19 PM	#4
yunach "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: iphone Watch: RolexRolexRolex Posts: 297	Congrats. Great story behind the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 December 2016, 03:22 PM	#5
BradTrinh24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Bradley Location: Kentucky Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 88	Great story, thanks for sharing.

28 December 2016, 03:24 PM	#6
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Sorry about your father, I have known someone with ALS and it is heartbreaking. I'm glad you decided to keep it and wear it to remind you of your father. It looks great on you and is a beautiful watch! Just so you know if you ever wanna change it up down the road you can change the bracelet to an Oyster bracelet and swap out the dial / bezel just to keep the same watch and change it up every now and then. Of course if I was in the same situation I would wear it exactly as it is because it's beautiful! (just wanted to let you know in case you didn't know you could do that.)

28 December 2016, 03:59 PM	#7
Sweetswisssteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Brisbane Watch: 126618LB Posts: 588	Very nice Sent from my HTC_0P6B using Tapatalk

28 December 2016, 04:12 PM	#9
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Good decision to keep it. Congrats!

28 December 2016, 05:28 PM	#11
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Sorry about your father's condition. We had a similar experience with my dad and it is a hard process. I think it was a wise decision to keep the watch and you will understand it better in the future.

28 December 2016, 05:35 PM	#12
Meme-Dweller Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Watch: Meme-Dweller Posts: 498	Love the roulette wheel

28 December 2016, 05:58 PM	#14
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Beautiful watch and an amazing story behind it! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

28 December 2016, 06:14 PM	#15
Kippers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Alex K Location: England Watch: SD4K, BLNR, Hulk Posts: 397	Beautiful watch. Looks great and I wish you and your family all the best Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk

28 December 2016, 06:22 PM	#16
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Wear it proudly.

28 December 2016, 06:29 PM	#17
BigCFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: London Watch: this Space [ ] Posts: 1,830	It's a great looking watch and the story behind it makes it even better. Glad you kept it and best wishes to your dad.

28 December 2016, 07:17 PM	#18
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome and congrats __________________

28 December 2016, 07:25 PM	#19
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Congratulations!! Wow that is very clean and nice!!

28 December 2016, 09:51 PM	#20
manans25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 156	Congratulations :)

28 December 2016, 10:00 PM	#21
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Sorry to hear about your father. What a great story. Congrats and keep that watch on your wrist __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

28 December 2016, 10:06 PM	#22
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Sorry about you dad, I'd definitely keep that beautiful watch!

28 December 2016, 10:08 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Sorry about your father. Enjoy the watch.

28 December 2016, 10:10 PM	#24
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Thanks for sharing your story. The watch looks great on you!

28 December 2016, 10:22 PM	#25
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,103	Welcome to the forum Kevin. I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. That's. A beautiful watch and a keeper for sure

29 December 2016, 12:02 AM	#26
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	Truly sorry to hear about your dad and very glad you didn't sell the watch. As you've come to realize, the history makes it much more than just a watch.

29 December 2016, 12:06 AM	#27
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Great watch and memory

29 December 2016, 12:48 AM	#28
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Sorry to hear about your dad. Best of luck.

29 December 2016, 12:57 AM	#29
Iflylo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 384	Beautiful watch, the best part is the smile you'll remember from your dad each time you look at it! __________________ "Walking's easy when the road is flat, the Good Lord gave us Mountains so we could learn how to Climb" Lonestar.

29 December 2016, 01:10 AM	#30
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	Terrific story. Prayers for you father. Nice watch too.

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