Palm addition to the collection

[Caty]

Started a little over a year ago to build my collection. First piece was the 37mm Yachtmaster, followed by the Explorer. I found it a little difficult wearing a rose gold timepiece as a daily watch. Also, for me it was much more enjoyable to pull that one out of the watch box for special occasions as opposed to getting used to it, and loosing that 'speciallness'.

When I was debating between a Explorer and a Datejust, my AD mentioned that a green palm dial Datejust was a pretty rare sight. As we know, Datejust's come in different bracelet options and different bezels. I frequently questioned myself, if I'd like a smooth bezel more than a fluted bezel, in combination with a jubilee bracelet. The dial is quite busy, to perhaps a fluted/jubilee would be too much. Late April I walked past the AD as I was in town for business and upon chatting, I mentioned the 126234 with a Palm dial. There was one that had come in and he showed it to me in this exact configuration. Upon seeing it in the flesh, I instantly knew this was the one. The jubilee bracelet sits so comfortable on the wrist and the fluted bezel gives of that typical Datejust vibes. I absolutely love it, especially since it's a 36mm only piece.

Upon taking that picture of my watchroll, I couldn't help but smile. Each piece truely reflects my taste. I can't wait to further expand and maybe even dip into other brands. Really would like to try and get a AP 15550ST from the boutique (light-blue dial), or find a truely special Day-Date (maybe a platinum piece?).

Thanks for reading and enjoy the pictures!

[Carguy87]

Cool shots and congrats!!

[Jpccarguy]

Great references, great variety. Enjoy your special collection- maybe all anyone could ask for!

[puma1552]

You got this as an out of town walk in on the spot? Excellent, very lucky and very nice purchase/collection.

[MrMercedes]

Nice watch and nice collection! Congrats to both!!

[KatGirl]

I like the Palm motif dial, on your wrist. Very nice.

Kat


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[Caty]

Originally Posted by puma1552

You got this as an out of town walk in on the spot? Excellent, very lucky and very nice purchase/collection.

Technically it was a walk-in, but I already purchased the other two models at that same AD. I also mentioned it during one of my earlier visits, last year. Still a great suprise and one I surely didn't expect

[HMHM]

Congratulations! I think the Palm motif is one of the best configurations available for the DJ.

[Kreyzhorse]

Congrats. The palm motif looks so cool on the DJ.

[MichelleP]

Congratulations. I bought my niece the same watch when it was 1st introduced. She loves it. You made a good choice with the fluted and jubilee.

[rmlovett1]

Nicely done! Congratulations!

[Watchsprings]

Congrats, looks really nice. I also have this one in that configuration. It has really made me appreciate the DJ For the fit and comfort.

[-dustin]

Love this collection.

[Ny325]

Nice.

[windingmybusiness]

This is my favorite modern datejust configuration. Congrats on your beautiful new watch.

[Potawatomi]

Palm and fluted motif dials took the datejust am exciting direction in my opinion..

[Pinchy]

It's absolutely incredible you got this they way you said. They are very very rare. Now they are still a DJ, so they don't treat allocations for it that seriously, but the number of people begging for that watch is very long.

[EliteWatchHunter]

This combination for sure is the best looking! The motif face pops under the sun, as well as the flutted bezel! great collection btw!

[Caty]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Love this collection.

Thanks a ton! I really enjoy adding pieces that I feel will compliment eachother!

Originally Posted by Pinchy

It's absolutely incredible you got this they way you said. They are very very rare. Now they are still a DJ, so they don't treat allocations for it that seriously, but the number of people begging for that watch is very long.

I honestly have no idea how rare it really is. When I was looking for my second watch, I was debating a Datejust and the Explorer 1. I got told that this specific DJ had a long waitinglist, thus was out of the realm of possibilities for the foreseeable future. Since I was after a stealth watch that I could wear every single day, to every occasion, I picked the Explorer.

I visited the AD for a work visit and casually mentioned it again since I still really love the dial design. And suddenly, it came from the back and I had the option to buy it. I didn't have the funds in my checkings account at the time, so they put my name on it and I picked it up 2,5 months later when I was in town again.

[travisb]

Congrats! That combo looks great on the DJ. Great trio as well.

[Moondoggy]

Such a sweet watch.

[baythan]

Congratulations

[Regalio]

Amazing timepiece. Nice shots

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Caty]

Thanks for all the nice comments! :) Still trying to step up the photography game. Getting a good picture of the dial is mega difficult

[Rolex1982]

Nice catch! Great dail! Congrats.

[faz]

Palm motif dial is really nice in person. Pictures don't do it justice.

Congrats and great collection too.

[Spectar]

Nice collection.

[brandrea]

Congratulations, great trio

[ltmgeller]

Congrats!!!