VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki)
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You know I’m not a Rolex fan…
But there’s something charming about this. Any thoughts? After your advice maybe, just maybe I’ll change my mind.
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You know I’m not a Rolex fan…
But there’s something charming about this. Any thoughts? After your advice maybe, just maybe I’ll change my mind. ...
I saw this exact watch for sale in as new condition in 2017…
I appreciate the 34mm of the Date vs 36mm Datejust but I’m not into this engine turned bezel or the placement of the Arabic numerals. After seeing it I started a bit of a crush on the six digit Date model and fully regret not buying one before its discont...
Hello dear Alex! I´m happy to read that you are considering to include a Rolex in your collection in spite of you not being a fan of the brand.
I´m very fond of the Date model,and own a couple of them though being 34 mm diameter this model is not very popular among users or collectors which prefer the Date Just which is 36 mm in the vintage series and 40 or 41 mm in the modern ones. The size does...
Many thanks
My dear Abel. I’m not taking it yet. I’ve to take it to a jewelry shop in Mexico City. They (the sellers), offer a good deal but despite that I’m not sure. Will see. All the best. Alex
My pleasure to view and comment dear Alex. I feel you are doing well in making it check in a jewlery shop you trust and get their opinion. If the watch is ok then the ultimate...
... test is to wear it on your wrist and pay attention at what you feel and like what you see. I wish you all the best my friend. Keep us posted about your final decision!! Abrazos amigo! Abel
I like that watch BUT,
I am not very excited about the indices being on the bezel also.
