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Post by Scott D on Nov 29, 2007 21:02:33 GMT -5
So I stopped into the local AD to pick something up tonight, and while I was there, had to handle some Rolex's of course. I realized I've never tried on a DateJust, so I tried one on in 18K gold and wow.. Loved it!!!  It was yellow gold, crisp white dial, roman numeral markers - absolutely stunning. They had a rose gold version too (on an oyster bracelet) which I'd probably prefer if buying as the rose gold looks stunning, but I really liked the presidents band, so I'd have to have that. I've never liked the DateJusts on me as I've thought they are too small. But I gotta say, 36mm never looked so good.... I think I wore it around the store for 10-15 minutes before taking it off.... I'm thinking I could learn to live with 'just' a 36mm DateJust presidents......  hummm............ I think it just jumped to the top of my dress-watch hunt..... |
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Post by ohlins on Nov 30, 2007 1:09:07 GMT -5
there is no president bracelet on any current model 36 mm DJ..... right?
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Post by pauleypaul on Nov 30, 2007 5:49:19 GMT -5
President bracelet on a DJ?
I know you can get the Jubilee bracelet with concealed clasp on the DJ, i didn't realise you could get the President bracelet on a non Day-Date watch.
An interesting development!
:-)
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Post by Scott D on Nov 30, 2007 5:59:28 GMT -5
Now you've got me wondering, but I'm pretty sure it was a date & not a day / date.... It was the pres & not jubilee bracelet though. That much I'm sure about... I supose it is possible I was drooling so much I covered the day up though.... Hummm.. Gives me a reason to go back in tomorrow to check...  ;D |
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Post by JBHII on Nov 30, 2007 6:04:14 GMT -5
there is no president bracelet on any current model 36 mm DJ..... right? This is correct. |
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Post by Scott D on Nov 30, 2007 6:10:01 GMT -5
there is no president bracelet on any current model 36 mm DJ..... right? This is correct. Ok, I'm going back in tomorrow.. Now you've got me curious.. Surely I didn't miss a big day window at 12:00 while trying it on.... But then again, it still looked good....  |
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Post by timefinder on Nov 30, 2007 9:49:57 GMT -5
there is no president bracelet on any current model 36 mm DJ..... right? This is correct. Is there a different cost for this? |
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Post by JBHII on Nov 30, 2007 21:19:36 GMT -5
Is there a different cost for this? I don't follow what you're asking. It's not a question of cost really....it isn't an option. Outside the US you could order a Day Date bracelet and put it on a DJ if you really wanted.... |
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Post by timefinder on Nov 30, 2007 21:22:58 GMT -5
Clarification:
Does the DJ now come with the Presidential bracelet as the standard bracelet, or are ADs putting it on the DJ and charging more?
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Post by Scott D on Nov 30, 2007 22:56:27 GMT -5
Ok, my bad.. The yellow gold with the president was indeed a day date. The datejust's I was looking at were the jubilee or oyster bracelet.. So with that, I'd have to go day date to get the president.... What was confusing me is I really liked the rose gold model & that was a DJ with oyster. TF, I double checked and as John said, the president bracelet isn't an option on the DJ, and an AD won't put one on as Rolex won't sell them a president bracelet by itself (replacements have to go to Rolex for exchange).  I tell you what though, if I was going to spend the money on an 18K DJ, I'd definitely spend a bit more to get the Day Date with the president. It wasn't that much more & looks absolutely fantastic IMO... Mistake or not, it's still extremely nice & fit very well IMO for a 36mm when I'm used to the 42-46mm sizes.. |
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Post by timefinder on Dec 1, 2007 0:10:24 GMT -5
Scott: What prices were you seeing on them? To be honest, I wish they had a SS version. I am to rough on watches to have gold.
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Post by ohlins on Dec 1, 2007 1:12:48 GMT -5
there is no president bracelet on any current model 36 mm DJ..... right? This is correct. haha john ... that wasnt really a question to begin with....  |
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Post by GJ on Dec 1, 2007 2:48:44 GMT -5
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Post by JBHII on Dec 1, 2007 6:57:32 GMT -5
Ok, my bad.. The yellow gold with the president was indeed a day date. The datejust's I was looking at were the jubilee or oyster bracelet.. So with that, I'd have to go day date to get the president.... What was confusing me is I really liked the rose gold model & that was a DJ with oyster. TF, I double checked and as John said, the president bracelet isn't an option on the DJ, and an AD won't put one on as Rolex won't sell them a president bracelet by itself (replacements have to go to Rolex for exchange). I tell you what though, if I was going to spend the money on an 18K DJ, I'd definitely spend a bit more to get the Day Date with the president. It wasn't that much more & looks absolutely fantastic IMO... Mistake or not, it's still extremely nice & fit very well IMO for a 36mm when I'm used to the 42-46mm sizes.. A single quick vintage Prezy is a tempting buy at around 6-8k on the preowned market, as compared to the new price. I'm very surprised you'd give a watch the size of a DJ/DD a second look. Could you even see a 36mm watch Scott? Or would you have to buy special glasses now that your eyes have been ruined by the wallclocks-on-a-strap you've been wearing? ;D ;D ;D ....ducking and running! ;D |
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Post by Scott D on Dec 1, 2007 8:06:40 GMT -5
A single quick vintage Prezy is a tempting buy at around 6-8k on the preowned market, as compared to the new price. I'm very surprised you'd give a watch the size of a DJ/DD a second look. Could you even see a 36mm watch Scott? Or would you have to buy special glasses now that your eyes have been ruined by the wallclocks-on-a-strap you've been wearing? ;D ;D ;D ....ducking and running! ;D HA!! You a funny, funny guy pal..... ;D ;D  It could see it just fine than you - I had my binoculars with me... ;D ;D ;D To be honest, I was surprised I gave it another look too. Actually, I don't think I've ever tried one on because the size was too small. But, even though when I first put it on it looked like a watch for a 8 year old on my wrist (I know, boy wouldn't that be a lucky 8 year old to have that watch!!) after a few minutes, it started to look better. I'm sure it's just a matter of getting used to it. For the occasions it would be worn for, which would be the dressier occasions, I think it would be good. I actually didn't want to take it off & hand it back..  Lots of dough though. If I decided to go that route (still unsure of the model I'll want for a dress watch & the JLC is very, very close to the top of the list) I'll definitely look pre-owned. |
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