Rolex Collection Insights by Patrick
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Rolex Collection Insights by Patrick

By MilDiver · Feb 24, 2024 · 21 replies
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MilDiver's recent acquisition of a Rolex Datejust 41mm with a mint green dial challenges conventional collecting wisdom, proving that sometimes the most unexpected watches capture our attention. His journey, sparked by a casual conversation and an influential quote, highlights how personal experience can reshape long-held perceptions about iconic timepieces. This article explores MilDiver's discovery and the community's insights into the enduring appeal and surprising versatility of the Datejust.

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I remember I read Patrick saying something like:   "for a normal person, a steel datejust is all the watch one would need".

I don't consider myself a normal person smile, however I always listen to smart men ...


Never thought a recent DJ would attract my interest, never even tried one or had a desire to try one (maybe because all the market in recent years that made this watch a flippers delight)... . Anyway, wife was busy, so I went there for an innocent friendly general chat prior to the coming weekend, not even thinking of anything new, I have enough. Even left wallet at home!

After a coffee, soda and 30 min chat about life, he went to the back, reached for the safe and came back with this one, "would you like to try it?" he said,

I did....

This 41mm mint looks sweet...
The photo and 2 links shorter, tells the rest of the story..




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TeutonicCarFan
Feb 24, 2024
Congratulations

Splendid dial color. I agree, a normal person needs 1 top quality watch. Anything beyond that and we are abnormal...there are worse ways to be abnormal 🤣

MI
MilDiver
Feb 24, 2024
Abnormal is the new normal for watch lovers

Had hard time to decide between this and the motif. But the motif was in blue, so if got easier to decide..

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Musashi83
Feb 24, 2024
Very nice..

watch, beautiful dial. After all these years Rolex is still my favorite brand!

MI
MilDiver
Feb 24, 2024
Thanks. and yes

Owning a Lange, Patek etc, for some reason you go back to Rolex

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LarsG
Feb 24, 2024
Sure looks sweet. Congrats. Enjoy!

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mdg
Feb 24, 2024
Great color...

...and the bezel/bracelet combo I would go for : )

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