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nylawbiz · 7 May 2009, 11:23 PM

I don't know about you, but I started my life with Rolexes with a TT DJ that I bought about 4 years ago. I loved every moment with it, having fulfilled a many year dream of owning a Rolex.

Then I discovered TRF. And the trouble started. The sports watches got to me, and I had to own one. So, about two years ago I bought a GMTIIC, which once on my wrist, never left my wrist. Then last month I bought the trio: a Daytona, a DSSD and a Milgauss GV. Since then, I have been rotating the four latest additions.

Today I decided to give the DJ some light of day. I put it on m,y wrist, and it smiled back at me. You know, even though my sports watch collection is a source of great joy, I believe the TT DJ is the true classic Rolex. Class and style, roll up into one watch. Nice to have my old friend back onmy wrist again. I think it will make it into my rotation.

What's your thoughts?

Gaijin · 7 May 2009, 11:29 PM

Gotta love the Datejust! Its a clasic quitessential Rolex. Sold mine only cuz I found the diamond dial hard to read.

Beauties though...

mcjp6 · 8 May 2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Gotta love the Datejust! Its a classic quintessential Rolex. Beauties though...

X2

2th Dr · 8 May 2009, 12:15 AM

Heh! I'm the same way. Ever since I got my GMT IIC, my 2 DateJusts have taken a back seat, but on the rare occasions I DO put one on, it smiles back at me too! Gotta love that DateJust!

BMAN8 · 8 May 2009, 12:18 AM

It sounds like you've come full circle on your odyssey. Indeed, we often look for change; sometimes just for the sake of change, but when you have worn a watch for many years it does grow on you. Given the chance, the old watch will once again shine!

Alan111 · 8 May 2009, 12:19 AM

I think the Datejust should be part of everyone's collection. It is by far my favorite Rolex, despite joining TRF before getting my first. I always read stories on here of people who regret selling their Datejust to fund another purchase.

Whatever you do guys, NEVER sell your datejust. It'll haunt you in your dreams forever. Most classy watch ever built imo.

Imtiaz · 8 May 2009, 12:32 AM

My first was a 6694 precision purchased in 1974 and still with me in fine working condition.

For the past 30+ years I have been building up my collection.

I joined TRF last year, by that time my collection was nearly complete. I still need the YM and Millgauss to complete and Oh yes the DS.

kcmo · 8 May 2009, 12:49 AM

I LOVE the DJ line....my first Rolex was a DJ and I couldn't imagine not having one. Such a classic!

idk01 · 8 May 2009, 01:05 AM

My DJ was my first and will be probably outlive me :-) I've had a DD, SS-Sub, many other brands and models and makes by my DJ is what Rolex is all about :-)

boa2 · 8 May 2009, 01:14 AM

Excellent post, Brian!

It's difficult to explain, but when I have a Rolex sports watch on my wrist, I look at it and think "That's so cool". And when I have a DJ (or a President) on my wrist, I don't think anything. It just feels so good.

Lion · 8 May 2009, 01:24 AM

I've always wanted a Rolex and bought my first one a year and a half ago. It's been on my wrist everyday since I bought it. I happen to now own two sports Rolexes but have never owned a Date Just but do plan to buy one in the future. The only problem I see is after buying one Rolex you catch the bug and want more!!!
Addiction is such a bitch.....

alant · 8 May 2009, 02:33 AM

The DJ was my first 19 years ago. I wore it every day until I finally got a Subdate last Febuary. Since then my wife has worn the DJ! It looks great on her! I see it and think what a great watch!

B. Doggy · 8 May 2009, 08:24 AM

My thoughts- I want to buy a trio like you did!!!!

CharlieG · 8 May 2009, 08:59 AM

Couldn't agree more

My first Rolex was a pre-owned 2T datejust

Tools · 8 May 2009, 09:51 AM

I believe that there are more TT DJ's out there than all the sport models combined.....

It's been around longer than most of them too...

Wildwing · 8 May 2009, 11:51 AM

How could one not allow this into the rotation:

nylawbiz · 8 May 2009, 07:56 PM

Wow. I'm quite surprised at all the laudations for the DJ. I always thought this was a forum of tried and trie sports model fans. I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one who loves the DJ. So I ask, why is the resale value of DJ's weaker than sports models, if they are so widely loved?

Gaijin · 8 May 2009, 09:26 PM

Maybe because they are so widely produced....

You can get great discounts on a new one too, so that may inpact resale..

nylawbiz · 8 May 2009, 10:20 PM

Today, Friday, the Daytona is up in rotation: gets some wrist time.

onkyo · 8 May 2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

Today, Friday, the Daytona is up in rotation: gets some wrist time.

Hi Brian..... Daytona is #1 in my book.

Nothing wrong with TT DJ for a more elegant look.

I never look elegant so not DJ for me.

KKB · 9 May 2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

It's difficult to explain, but when I have a Rolex sports watch on my wrist, I look at it and think "That's so cool". And when I have a DJ (or a President) on my wrist, I don't think anything. It just feels so good.

That's exactly how I feel about my GMTIIc and DJ!

Armand · 9 May 2009, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Sold mine only cuz I found the diamond dial hard to read.

That´s the worst excuse I ever heard for swapping!

;-)

Hermann

ocwatching · 9 May 2009, 05:12 AM

been sporting the Sub lately...will pull out the DJ based on this thread...THANKS!

8 May 2009, 01:05 AM	#9
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	My DJ was my first and will be probably outlive me :-) I've had a DD, SS-Sub, many other brands and models and makes by my DJ is what Rolex is all about :-) __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

8 May 2009, 01:14 AM	#10
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,939	Excellent post, Brian! It's difficult to explain, but when I have a Rolex sports watch on my wrist, I look at it and think "That's so cool". And when I have a DJ (or a President) on my wrist, I don't think anything. It just feels so good. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

8 May 2009, 01:24 AM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I've always wanted a Rolex and bought my first one a year and a half ago. It's been on my wrist everyday since I bought it. I happen to now own two sports Rolexes but have never owned a Date Just but do plan to buy one in the future. The only problem I see is after buying one Rolex you catch the bug and want more!!! Addiction is such a bitch..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

8 May 2009, 08:24 AM	#13
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	My thoughts- I want to buy a trio like you did!!!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

8 May 2009, 09:51 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I believe that there are more TT DJ's out there than all the sport models combined..... It's been around longer than most of them too... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 May 2009, 11:23 PM	#1
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	The Rolex Odessey I don't know about you, but I started my life with Rolexes with a TT DJ that I bought about 4 years ago. I loved every moment with it, having fulfilled a many year dream of owning a Rolex. Then I discovered TRF. And the trouble started. The sports watches got to me, and I had to own one. So, about two years ago I bought a GMTIIC, which once on my wrist, never left my wrist. Then last month I bought the trio: a Daytona, a DSSD and a Milgauss GV. Since then, I have been rotating the four latest additions. Today I decided to give the DJ some light of day. I put it on m,y wrist, and it smiled back at me. You know, even though my sports watch collection is a source of great joy, I believe the TT DJ is the true classic Rolex. Class and style, roll up into one watch. Nice to have my old friend back onmy wrist again. I think it will make it into my rotation. What's your thoughts?

7 May 2009, 11:29 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Gotta love the Datejust! Its a clasic quitessential Rolex. Sold mine only cuz I found the diamond dial hard to read. Beauties though...

8 May 2009, 12:15 AM	#4
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Heh! I'm the same way. Ever since I got my GMT IIC, my 2 DateJusts have taken a back seat, but on the rare occasions I DO put one on, it smiles back at me too! Gotta love that DateJust!

8 May 2009, 12:18 AM	#5
BMAN8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CAN Posts: 629	It sounds like you've come full circle on your odyssey. Indeed, we often look for change; sometimes just for the sake of change, but when you have worn a watch for many years it does grow on you. Given the chance, the old watch will once again shine!

8 May 2009, 12:19 AM	#6
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I think the Datejust should be part of everyone's collection. It is by far my favorite Rolex, despite joining TRF before getting my first. I always read stories on here of people who regret selling their Datejust to fund another purchase. Whatever you do guys, NEVER sell your datejust. It'll haunt you in your dreams forever. Most classy watch ever built imo.

8 May 2009, 12:32 AM	#7
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	My first was a 6694 precision purchased in 1974 and still with me in fine working condition. For the past 30+ years I have been building up my collection. I joined TRF last year, by that time my collection was nearly complete. I still need the YM and Millgauss to complete and Oh yes the DS.

8 May 2009, 12:49 AM	#8
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I LOVE the DJ line....my first Rolex was a DJ and I couldn't imagine not having one. Such a classic!

8 May 2009, 02:33 AM	#12
alant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Alan Location: Netherlands Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 238	The DJ was my first 19 years ago. I wore it every day until I finally got a Subdate last Febuary. Since then my wife has worn the DJ! It looks great on her! I see it and think what a great watch!

8 May 2009, 08:59 AM	#14
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Couldn't agree more My first Rolex was a pre-owned 2T datejust

8 May 2009, 11:51 AM	#16
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	How could one not allow this into the rotation: Attached Images

8 May 2009, 07:56 PM	#17
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	Wow. I'm quite surprised at all the laudations for the DJ. I always thought this was a forum of tried and trie sports model fans. I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one who loves the DJ. So I ask, why is the resale value of DJ's weaker than sports models, if they are so widely loved?

8 May 2009, 09:26 PM	#18
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Maybe because they are so widely produced.... You can get great discounts on a new one too, so that may inpact resale..

8 May 2009, 10:20 PM	#19
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	Today, Friday, the Daytona is up in rotation: gets some wrist time.

9 May 2009, 05:12 AM	#23
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	been sporting the Sub lately...will pull out the DJ based on this thread...THANKS! __________________ too much into watches...

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