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New to me Datejust for the wife... thoughts?

  1. speedy57 Feb 19, 2017

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    A friend sold me his 2003 Datejust with silver tapestry dial that he bought new from a well-known national chain jewelry store. He was bored with it and never had it serviced. Exceptionally nice for 13/14 years old. Gave me a very fair deal. I subsequently gave it to my watch guy who did a full service with no polish, only ultrasound. I bought a handful of colorful bands on eBay for barely $20 each and gave the fresh new watch to my wife. Basically her new "fashion" watch. I like it so much, I almost kept it, but I slipped and told her I was doing it. So now it's hers. This replaces the Rolex Cellini quartz I bought her 20 years ago. So did I do Ok? Thoughts?
     
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  5. speedy57 Feb 19, 2017

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    Exceptionally nice on slides wrist. Small for a man these days, but great on her.
     
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  6. speedy57 Feb 19, 2017

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    "Ladies" wrist
     
  7. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Feb 19, 2017

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    Doesn't matter what we think.

    As long as she likes it you're good to go. ;)
     
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  8. djmusicman Feb 19, 2017

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    This watch belongs on a jubilee bracelet, or maybe a nice crocodile strap, see example. But, I prefer the one tone look of the jubilee with the silver dial. I'd ditch all of those colored bands for sure.
     
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  9. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Feb 19, 2017

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    Great piece, I tried on one this weekend and it wore a bit small for me. Something about the Rolex look in this size came off more then a bit feminine for me and I was wearing a thin 34 mm when I walked into the store.
     
  10. speedy57 Feb 19, 2017

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    Yes she and I both like it, just showing it to the collective. Had a jubilee with it but she hated it so I sold it to a buddy. She likes the colored bands as it is more fun for her to switch around.
     
  11. alam Feb 19, 2017

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  12. adi4 Feb 19, 2017

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    Agree on the non-contrast, it looks a little "off". Also, regarding the color straps, I'm sure that's unavoidable to a certain degree if it's being worn as a fashion accessory as opposed to a timekeeper. My wife likes the orange strap on her Cartier Basculante just as much as the watch itself.
     
  13. terryb111 Feb 20, 2017

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    Love the dial. Definitely prefer this to my stainless and gold. I also dislike the jubilee and think this would look great on a classy black leather strap.
    Well done though
     
  14. speedy57 Feb 20, 2017

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    The tapestry dial doesn't photo well, at least not with my iPhone, but looks great in person. She likes it as a "fashion" accessory, she's not really trying to use it as a classy accessory. So far she's very happy, so I guess I did ok. The fresh service really cleaned it up and made it fresh again.
     
  15. WatchVaultNYC Feb 20, 2017

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    very nice. The straps reminds me of what Rolex is doing with the Day Date

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  16. speedy57 Feb 20, 2017

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    Yep. Might as well have fun with it. She just switched it to green strap this morning. Getting good at making the switch.
     
  17. WatchVaultNYC Feb 20, 2017

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    Highly recommend these then
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  18. speedy57 Feb 20, 2017

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    Have one on one of my watches, it is great. Bought the pins to do hers, but have not notched the straps yet.
     
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  19. onthedial Feb 23, 2017

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    @speedy57
    Here's an idea if you want to upgrade those leather straps, or add to the mix. The silver dial Rolex Datejust looks amazing on a Bulang & Sons "Classy Cognac" or "Lusso Elegante" hand-made leather strap. It will be money well spent and you'll definitely want to steal it away from your wife. :thumbsup:
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  20. watchyou Feb 24, 2017

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    Nice DJ !