New to me datejust 26mm - Norfolk, UK

[AmyBMini]

Hi everyone,

A few years ago my Dad passed away and left his classic car to me. Sadly I wasn’t able to look after it due to ill health. After selling it I decided I wanted to buy a keepsake with the money instead. I’ve wanted a Rolex for ages, so took the plunge the other day on a visit to Hatton Garden.

I knew I wouldn’t get anything new for the money but I’m super happy with what I got, and I even was able to treat my mum to one too. I have exceptionally small wrists so a 69173 26mm gold and steel jubilee with a diamond set champagne dial was perfect for me, and a 68273 31mm gold and steel jubilee with a striped champagne dial ideal for my mum.

Considering the watches are only slightly newer in age than I am, they’ve definitely faired much better than I have

[Tools]

Welcome

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your dad.

I think you chose wisely … what a wonderful way to remember your dad

[AmyBMini]

Originally Posted by Tools

Welcome

Thank you Tools

[AmyBMini]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your dad.

I think you chose wisely … what a wonderful way to remember your dad

Thanks Brandrea, it’s nice to have a keepsake :)

[whatsthetime?]

My condolences -- Congratulations on the keepsake and wear it with good memories, as well as health.

[AmyBMini]

Thank you whatsthetime?, I can’t stop looking at it, I can’t actually believe I own a Rolex 😂

[Allanmodel]

Welcome~~

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by AmyBMini

Thank you whatsthetime?, I can’t stop looking at it, I can’t actually believe I own a Rolex 😂

You're welcome -- is the dial in fact a Mother Of Pearl?

[AmyBMini]

Originally Posted by whatsthetime?

You're welcome -- is the dial in fact a Mother Of Pearl?

No it’s a champagne dial with diamond markers. I would upload a photo but I can’t until I’ve made 10 posts sadly

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by AmyBMini

No it’s a champagne dial with diamond markers. I would upload a photo but I can’t until I’ve made 10 posts sadly

Lookng forward to seeing it -- enjoy!

[whatsthetime?]

PS: This is a Champagne dial on my 16233 -- is it the same as yours?
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[HL65]

Welcome to TRF sorry to hear about your dad.

[winst]

Firstly, condolences for your loss. Congratulations on your watch, would be great to see some pictures of it at some point. The Tapatalk App is a good way of being able to do this by the way.

[whatsthetime?]

@AmyBMini
My post #9 was intended for a different thread -- apologies.

[Omarr]

Sorry for your loss

[AmyBMini]

Originally Posted by whatsthetime?

PS: This is a Champagne dial on my 16233 -- is it the same as yours?
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I’ve just realised I can actually post a photo, and yes my watch does have the same colour dial as yours :) please excuse the poor photos, these were from the day we purchased our watches and when we went out to dinner to celebrate 🎉

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[SearChart]

Welcome!

Beautiful datejust! timeless classic