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My wife surprised me with this early b-day gift the other day. She knew that I wanted it since it was announced, and she knew that I’d recently sold my rhodium dial DJ41 to free up the cash for it, AND she knew I’d been periodically asking the AD “is anything here yet” without any success. So I definitely didn’t expect to be surprised with this, especially because I don’t really celebrate my bday. But I also give credit to the SA for helping her do this. I think the reasons are that my wife never asked anything special from the SA in the past, and at the end of the day it is a DateJust, as opposed to being a Daytona or GMTii even
Still, I am thankful because this is a piece I’d enjoy wearing regularly.
I was initially looking for this one on an oyster bracelet to be more sporty, but I’ve seen this combination on others and have liked it as well.
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My wife surprised me with this early b-day gift the other day. She knew that I wanted it since it was announced, and she knew that I’d recently sold my rhodium dial DJ41 to free up the cash for it, AND she knew I’d been periodically asking the AD “is anyt...
I swear I was thinking that today while wearing it…
this is a sufficient watch that ticks all the core boxes including its beauty that fills my eyes. It highlighted what I’ve already admitted, which is that I have too many watches than I should.
We all have too many watches!
I've got watches that I haven't even seen for over a year!
I have never been a big DJ fan
But this combo of dial, bracelet and bezel really works.
It’s a funny thing because while I always appreciated the DJ as a solid workhorse and of course a Rolex…
and it was also the first watch I bought myself, but I was never intrigued or ‘pulled’ to it to wear for any other reason than it was a Rolex and I earned it myself. But this new one I find interesting because of the unique combo of smooth bezel with jubi...
Thank you very much, Fab.
It is indeed frustrating that even getting a DJ is more challenging than it should be.
Happy birthday in advance, Dr A.
Many happy returns with your awesome wife. What a nice surprise.
I’m honestly still surprised, because it took a bit of initiative and persistence to deal with the AD…
in fact this is the case for any AD. However, as she’s seen I’m trying to consolidate and control myself (😳) she didn’t want me feeling too nostalgic about every piece that was. 😂
That AD stands no chance, with such a tag team.
My wife remains clueless and suspicious of my horological aspirations and acquisitions
I’m convinced that he said ok because my wife seriously asked in a straightforward yet clueless way…
so he felt sorry for her I believe 😂 It’s okay, I’ll take the ‘pity allocation’…these days any allocation I’d get would almost feel like that! 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for saying that 🙏🏼
With this combo of bezel and bracelet I think i’m seeing it as a sort of sporty sophistication, perhaps.
What a gorgeous watch - and a special present!
Turning briefly to the watch - I am not sure if you saw my post the other day, but this mint green dial is nothing short of spectacular. A Rolex Datejust was not on my radar until I came across this mint green dial - and now I am nothing short of obsessed...
I definitely saw your post the other day!
Your version is the epitome of an awesome Rolex flex 💪🏼, with both the fluted bezel and jubilee. Both those features AND this dial color make a lasting impression, I honestly believe. The Rolex blue has also always been powerful, but there is a certain je...
Fantastic Post!!!!
I didn’t even know this watch existed until you posted pics of it. That new dial color is stunning!! Congrats on your birthday and latest timepiece acquisition.🤙