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Old 10 October 2023, 11:46 PM   #1
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Hi everyone,

A few years ago my Dad passed away and left his classic car to me. Sadly I wasn’t able to look after it due to ill health. After selling it I decided I wanted to buy a keepsake with the money instead. I’ve wanted a Rolex for ages, so took the plunge the other day on a visit to Hatton Garden.

I knew I wouldn’t get anything new for the money but I’m super happy with what I got, and I even was able to treat my mum to one too. I have exceptionally small wrists so a 69173 26mm gold and steel jubilee with a diamond set champagne dial was perfect for me, and a 68273 31mm gold and steel jubilee with a striped champagne dial ideal for my mum.

Considering the watches are only slightly newer in age than I am, they’ve definitely faired much better than I have
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Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your dad.

I think you chose wisely … what a wonderful way to remember your dad
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Old 11 October 2023, 05:28 AM   #4
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Old 11 October 2023, 05:29 AM   #5
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I think you chose wisely … what a wonderful way to remember your dad
Thanks Brandrea, it’s nice to have a keepsake :)
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Old 11 October 2023, 05:48 AM   #6
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My condolences -- Congratulations on the keepsake and wear it with good memories, as well as health.
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Old 12 October 2023, 03:25 AM   #7
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Thank you whatsthetime?, I can’t stop looking at it, I can’t actually believe I own a Rolex 😂
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Old 12 October 2023, 02:05 PM   #9
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Thank you whatsthetime?, I can’t stop looking at it, I can’t actually believe I own a Rolex 😂
You're welcome -- is the dial in fact a Mother Of Pearl?
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You're welcome -- is the dial in fact a Mother Of Pearl?
No it’s a champagne dial with diamond markers. I would upload a photo but I can’t until I’ve made 10 posts sadly
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No it’s a champagne dial with diamond markers. I would upload a photo but I can’t until I’ve made 10 posts sadly
Lookng forward to seeing it -- enjoy!
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Old 13 October 2023, 09:33 AM   #12
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PS: This is a Champagne dial on my 16233 -- is it the same as yours?
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Old 14 October 2023, 12:16 AM   #14
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Firstly, condolences for your loss. Congratulations on your watch, would be great to see some pictures of it at some point. The Tapatalk App is a good way of being able to do this by the way.
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Old 15 October 2023, 02:33 AM   #15
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My post #9 was intended for a different thread -- apologies.
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Old 22 October 2023, 05:48 AM   #17
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PS: This is a Champagne dial on my 16233 -- is it the same as yours?
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I’ve just realised I can actually post a photo, and yes my watch does have the same colour dial as yours :) please excuse the poor photos, these were from the day we purchased our watches and when we went out to dinner to celebrate 🎉

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Beautiful datejust! timeless classic
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