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I love that expression...
I feel the meaning, but not sure on how intense it is...
Best,
Nicolas
I bought mine last year before the price increase. I was lucky to get this one as it was a bit difficult to source at the onset.
I love the slate dial and the green Roman numerals, fitting to the Rolex color and my Alma Mater.
I bought this also because it is a dress watch that will fit in my collection.
I wear this watch when I travel and I get noticed when I visited the ADs.
I think this is classic Rolex (bigger size) and will always have a place in my collection, even after a Patek ( which I have already).
is this model popular?
i just bought this model last year, but friends keep telling me to sell it, they said it looks old for a 30 year old ,and its a two tone rolex, they suggested me to get either rolexSS or gold, i'm really confused at this point of selling it or not? i love the green dial and grey face, it looks unique, however i keep getting negative comments about this watch, i already have a daytona and a sub, thought adding a two tone would be nice, need some advice on this.. thanks
rolex116333 datejust2
Rolex two tone model
Hi Thurgood,
First off, watch purchases are a highly personal experience as i'm sure you are aware and therefore should invoke a certain level of emotion and enjoyment through the consumer who is wearing the watch. Its like they say, you can't please everyone! It comes down to what YOU like. Now in terms of resale value you will almost always find a demand for SS or solid gold over two tone models due to the market demand for straight metals vs mixed. There is a certain stigma attached to wearing anything with yellow gold these days, a view that is seen as being something only older people wear. I am under 30 and I own a SS datejust 2 and I love it. The two tone model is very dressy and perhaps not as versatile as SS in terms of the look. If you enjoy the dressier/mature look then by all means keep it, if not get rid of it but be forewarned on the 2nd hand market expect to take a hit when you sell it. Just some food for thought...
Why did you buy it? Are your reasons not valid anymore? Why?
These are the questions you have to ask to yourself.
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-06-10 22:23:47Uhhmm...
When i was in my late-teens, there was this girl who had a thing for me. She wasn't bad looking, but she wasn't that great either. All of my friends kept on going on about the fact that she wasn't that good looking. Well, being in my late-teens, shallow and easily swayed, I decided I would not go out with her. Bottom line being that when all of your friends say..."She Ugly!", it has an impact.
About 10 years ago, I bumped into her and she was a LOT better looking. I thought to myself that, in retrospect, I should have boshed her when i was younger.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....and sometimes the majority view is short-sighted.
I have a pimped Rolex that I know some on here truly hate.... but actually, it is not them that I ask to wear it, soo it stays with me. You need to decide who it is that wears the watch maybe......
I will never bosh a pimped Rolex.
I love that expression...
I feel the meaning, but not sure on how intense it is...
Best,
Nicolas
I think this model is the one that carries the most the rolex DNA...
... its a personal opinion of course. But for me, this models screams Rolex. The 2 tones, the dented bezel, the green roman numbers, etc... But if propaganda of your friends is hitting you too hard, jst change friends 
Hello Thurgood! Welcome to this Forum...
... your question makes me think if you buy your watches as per your own taste, or trying to please the tastes of friends or third parties.
If you bought this one, and say you love its looks, dial color, etc., you really wouldn´t mind too much about what other people could think, including your very best friend.
I have many watches I know will please many people, and a few ones which I know will receive some critics, but main thing is I just love them, and that was the reason I bought them in first place, then I don´t mind what other people think about them.
I don´t buy watches as an investment or with future selling in mind, but for my own enjoyment, and suiting my own taste.
I wish you´ll keep enjoying your nice TT Date Just, which is a classic Rolex model.
Best cordial regards, Abel.
If you bought this one, and say you love its looks, dial color, etc., you really wouldn´t mind too much about what other people could think, including your very best friend.
I have many watches I know will please many people, and a few ones which I know will receive some critics, but main thing is I just love them, and that was the reason I bought them in first place, then I don´t mind what other people think about them.
I don´t buy watches as an investment or with future selling in mind, but for my own enjoyment, and suiting my own taste.
I wish you´ll keep enjoying your nice TT Date Just, which is a classic Rolex model.
Best cordial regards, Abel.
It sounds like YOU like it.....
as others have said peer pressure is one thing but are you buying watches for your friends to wear, or for you to wear..? Are your friends in your will and stand a chance of inheriting them..?
I think you know the answer....get new friends or ignor their comments
Yours,
Andy.
I think you know the answer....get new friends or ignor their comments
Yours,
Andy.
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It is a great watch, looks really good, a proven, mature watch.
You could always change the dial, but this one is a winner
The rest is up to You,
You could always change the dial, but this one is a winner
The rest is up to You,
I got one exactly like yours
I like the slate dial, the green numerals, I actually like the TT since it add a bit of elegance to the watch and I can also wear it everyday. I buy a watch for my own enjoyment, and seldom care about how people think about my purchase.
If I were you, I would definitely keep it. And if you sell it in such a short time, you will get a big hit in the resale price.
Best regards,
Baxter
I think your watch looks great!
My philosophy in acquiring watches has been to go to the strength of a manufacturer and the watch you have here certainly fits that bill. It is a design which has been around for some time as well as the Sub, GMT, Explorer, etc. I would suspect your friends' comments were directed to the two-tone feature only and reflect what is currently more popular but I can assure you that these preferences seem to be cyclical and you may see a change sooner than you think.
Change it up, put a killer strap on it. I'd keep it.
Change it up, put a killer strap on it. I'd keep it.
keep it
and add another at some point to contrast it. You will take a hit to sell it. FWIW, Rolex started the two tone look and all the others followed, they no longer make them but Rolex still does. Its a fine tradition and will last longer than us, I think.
We have the same taste ...
I bought mine last year before the price increase. I was lucky to get this one as it was a bit difficult to source at the onset.
I love the slate dial and the green Roman numerals, fitting to the Rolex color and my Alma Mater.
I bought this also because it is a dress watch that will fit in my collection.
I wear this watch when I travel and I get noticed when I visited the ADs.
I think this is classic Rolex (bigger size) and will always have a place in my collection, even after a Patek ( which I have already).