Arie - Mr Orange
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Rolex Day Date 40
It's funny how on one hand you could very easily state that a Rolex DD is ostentatious. And it is. On the other hand it's a great feeling watch.
It feels solid. Really solid. It feels like it will never ever break down and that the first service is at least one decade away. Maybe two.
Before it I was worried that the sheer weight of the thing would bother me a lot. It has bothered me with Panerai's in the past. Even my IWC occasionally feels too heavy. But for some strange and illogical reason the weight of this Day Date gives a feeling of trust. Of confidence. One is always aware that a rock solid watch is on the wrist. Something like that anyway....
One thing is for sure: I'm enjoying the hell out of it at the moment. And I'm guessing that that is exactly the strongest point of Rolex. Their watches are solid. Even if they are by far not the most interesting watches out there they do make you feel good. And everyone owning one knows it.
This message has been edited by Arie on 2015-10-24 09:35:56
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By: Arie - Mr Orange : October 24th, 2015-13:02
The only complaints I have heard are from two female friends who have problems with their Oyster Perpetual and Datejust (losing time and power reserve) but both refuse to service them because the watch will be gone for a few weeks.
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By: JKTracey8 : November 4th, 2015-12:43
Yes, many Rolex models really catch people's eye, especially the precious metals. But no matter the model, you feel you've got a solid and sturdy machine on your wrist, that's for sure. It took my wife a while before she became comfortable wearing her DJ ...
