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Jfbhd4 · 28 March 2017, 07:32 AM

Thinking really hard about getting him this for his 65th.

Anything I should know about this particular model?

I am an AP guy, so pardon the newb question.

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dimag333 · 28 March 2017, 07:38 AM

I just posted a wrist shot if you look at my rest posts. It's an awesome watch!

steve

phalen302 · 28 March 2017, 08:13 AM

Great piece. Your father in law will be happy

Blakerhodes · 28 March 2017, 08:18 AM

It comes with a fluted bezel too. It's a little more money but give it a little extra something

Jfbhd4 · 28 March 2017, 08:19 AM

He isn't a flashy guy at all. I think the wg bezel would be too much...thoughts?

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mjclark32 · 28 March 2017, 08:20 AM

Great watch. It wears pretty big fyi.

Lordofrolex · 28 March 2017, 08:31 AM

Its a big watch. Make sure he has the wrist size for 41mm. If he doesn't you can get the same model in 36mm.

Azpathfinder · 28 March 2017, 08:57 AM

I just bought this exact watch as my first... it's a fantastic piece!

SemperFi · 28 March 2017, 08:59 AM

Awesome gesture regardless of the watch you decide to get him.

sea-dweller · 28 March 2017, 09:43 AM

Looks great!

vladamir15 · 28 March 2017, 09:57 AM

Looks great! A kind gesture!

O'Shack Hennessy · 28 March 2017, 10:37 AM

My daughter is only a wee thing right now but if her future husband buys me that we're gonna get along just fine. Very nice.

koufax80 · 28 March 2017, 10:45 AM

Looks like you were shopping for his 65th two years ago, what did you get him that time?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=418559

watchwatcher · 28 March 2017, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koufax80

Looks like you were shopping for his 65th two years ago, what did you get him that time?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=418559

Yes, curious to know that as well.

Jim P · 28 March 2017, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koufax80

Looks like you were shopping for his 65th two years ago, what did you get him that time?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=418559

This is shady. Thankfully we don't have too many people like this on the forum!

zjd168 · 28 March 2017, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koufax80

Looks like you were shopping for his 65th two years ago, what did you get him that time?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=418559

LOL. Tough crowd.

Let's be nice and believe maybe the OP has planned it for 2 years.

Investr · 28 March 2017, 12:19 PM

Man we have some detectives here!!!!! Nothing can get by here!! Nice bust

nytojerz · 28 March 2017, 12:30 PM

seems like he begging for a watch donation

O'Shack Hennessy · 28 March 2017, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nytojerz

seems like he begging for a watch donation

Wow does that work? I think my FIL is having a birthday this year too!

dimag333 · 28 March 2017, 12:29 PM

maybe he was a couple years off lol!

steve

helson · 28 March 2017, 12:47 PM

https://content.rolex.com/is/image/R...D&$rv55-watch$

I would go with more classic 36mm DJ with fluted bezel.

Jfbhd4 · 28 March 2017, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helson

https://content.rolex.com/is/image/R...D&$rv55-watch$

I would go with more classic 36mm DJ with fluted bezel.

The plan is that eventually he will give it to my son. I think my son would enjoy the 40mm over the 36.

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Jfbhd4 · 28 March 2017, 01:00 PM

I thought he was turning 65 back then. Turns out it was 63.

Lol don't know what could be shady about buying a watch for my father in law.

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Jfbhd4 · 28 March 2017, 01:31 PM

You guys got me. This was an elaborate scam to get info on a watch.

For real though I thought he was turning 65 back then.

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Bigsykedaddy · 28 March 2017, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfbhd4

You guys got me. This was an elaborate scam to get info on a watch.

For real though I thought he was turning 65 back then.

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Not sure when his birthday is but that same watch is coming out in the Datejust 41. It looks similar but it has an upgraded movement (with a 70 hour power reserve instead of 48) and the proportions are a bit "better" (IMO at least)

Here is a picture of them side by side (not my picture.) Disregard the two tone and bezels just look at the watch itself and the proportions, case size etc. The Datejust II is on the left and the new Datejust 41 is on the right.

The new Datejust 41 mm in stainless steel comes out late spring / fall.

TK-710 · 28 March 2017, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

Not sure when his birthday is ...[/IMG]

I don't think the OP is sure either.

Danny83 · 28 March 2017, 01:40 PM

That would make a great gift

Chewbacca · 28 March 2017, 02:25 PM

i'd get a really legible contrast 3,6,9 dial watch in all ss with no date for a 65 year old; assuming he'll live to 80+

maybe a 39mm explorer or OP 39mm

i know a lot of older gents at my club and they like simple easy to read watches. even panerai because they're larger face.

watchwatcher · 29 March 2017, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

i'd get a really legible contrast 3,6,9 dial watch in all ss with no date for a 65 year old; assuming he'll live to 80+

maybe a 39mm explorer or OP 39mm

i know a lot of older gents at my club and they like simple easy to read watches. even panerai because they're larger face.

I agree and think either of those two would be awesome.

hnn17 · 28 March 2017, 04:28 PM

I thought op got divorced then remarried in those 2 years. From the previous thread the f-i-l was wearing something gold so get him a dj in 18k or two-tone.

28 March 2017, 07:32 AM	#1
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	Gift for father in law Thinking really hard about getting him this for his 65th. Anything I should know about this particular model? I am an AP guy, so pardon the newb question. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 March 2017, 08:20 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great watch. It wears pretty big fyi. __________________

28 March 2017, 08:31 AM	#7
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Its a big watch. Make sure he has the wrist size for 41mm. If he doesn't you can get the same model in 36mm. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

28 March 2017, 08:59 AM	#9
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Awesome gesture regardless of the watch you decide to get him. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

28 March 2017, 09:43 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

28 March 2017, 07:38 AM	#2
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	I just posted a wrist shot if you look at my rest posts. It's an awesome watch! steve

28 March 2017, 08:13 AM	#3
phalen302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Zeeshan Location: VA, USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 152	Great piece. Your father in law will be happy

28 March 2017, 08:18 AM	#4
Blakerhodes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas Watch: 1675 gilt chapter Posts: 266	It comes with a fluted bezel too. It's a little more money but give it a little extra something

28 March 2017, 08:19 AM	#5
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	He isn't a flashy guy at all. I think the wg bezel would be too much...thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 March 2017, 08:57 AM	#8
Azpathfinder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 32	I just bought this exact watch as my first... it's a fantastic piece!

28 March 2017, 09:57 AM	#11
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Looks great! A kind gesture! __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

28 March 2017, 10:37 AM	#12
O'Shack Hennessy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Missouri Watch: SD4K, BLNR, 114060 Posts: 103	My daughter is only a wee thing right now but if her future husband buys me that we're gonna get along just fine. Very nice.

28 March 2017, 10:45 AM	#13
koufax80 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 65	Looks like you were shopping for his 65th two years ago, what did you get him that time? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=418559

28 March 2017, 12:19 PM	#17
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Man we have some detectives here!!!!! Nothing can get by here!! Nice bust

28 March 2017, 12:30 PM	#18
nytojerz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edgewater NJ Posts: 10	seems like he begging for a watch donation

28 March 2017, 12:29 PM	#20
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	maybe he was a couple years off lol! steve

28 March 2017, 12:47 PM	#21
helson "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 213	https://content.rolex.com/is/image/R...D&$rv55-watch$ I would go with more classic 36mm DJ with fluted bezel.

28 March 2017, 01:00 PM	#23
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	I thought he was turning 65 back then. Turns out it was 63. Lol don't know what could be shady about buying a watch for my father in law. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 March 2017, 01:31 PM	#24
Jfbhd4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St louis Posts: 347	You guys got me. This was an elaborate scam to get info on a watch. For real though I thought he was turning 65 back then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 March 2017, 01:40 PM	#27
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	That would make a great gift

28 March 2017, 02:25 PM	#28
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	i'd get a really legible contrast 3,6,9 dial watch in all ss with no date for a 65 year old; assuming he'll live to 80+ maybe a 39mm explorer or OP 39mm i know a lot of older gents at my club and they like simple easy to read watches. even panerai because they're larger face.

28 March 2017, 04:28 PM	#30
hnn17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 266	I thought op got divorced then remarried in those 2 years. From the previous thread the f-i-l was wearing something gold so get him a dj in 18k or two-tone.

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