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Nick16200 · 24 October 2014, 01:13 AM

First time owner here. I have mostly owned budget pieces such as a Seiko SKX009 which I still wear and love for different reasons. My most meaningful watch is a 1950's Vulcain my wife gifted me on our wedding day.

The funny story behind this 16200 is that 2 weeks after acquiring it I dropped it about 5 feet on to the bathroom tile (face down). It destroyed the crystal as well as my attitude for about 24 hours! I bit the bullet and took it locally to the Rolex Service Center here in Dallas. 4 weeks later they returned me a watch that looked brand new and has their 2 year warranty. Really a top notch job but it did cost me $850.

Anyways...here is the watch!

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psholtz · 24 October 2014, 03:32 PM

Gorgeous piece. I've long admired that particular Datejust as well (white Roman 16200), and may well soon add one to my collection.

That's the problem w/ sapphire crystals, they crack a lot more easily than the old plastic crystals! And are more expensive to replace.

Vulcain makes nice watches as well.

sea-dweller · 25 October 2014, 02:17 PM

It's a beauty! The best DJ configuration (smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet), IMO.

Psmith · 26 October 2014, 03:07 AM

Congrats!

DannyTan · 26 October 2014, 05:30 PM

Nice one mate

Hairdude1 · 29 October 2014, 01:06 PM

Congrats!

Nick16200 · 31 October 2014, 12:50 AM

Thanks for the feedback gang! I have really been enjoying this one. It's a timeless piece. Should outlast me if maintained...

waiting · 3 November 2014, 09:40 AM

Such a great piece love the clean lines , enjoy in good health!

omegaSMP300 · 5 November 2014, 04:12 AM

very classy. enjoy!

24 October 2014, 01:13 AM	#1
Nick16200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Nick Location: Texas Watch: Datejust 16200 Posts: 37	First Rolex First time owner here. I have mostly owned budget pieces such as a Seiko SKX009 which I still wear and love for different reasons. My most meaningful watch is a 1950's Vulcain my wife gifted me on our wedding day. The funny story behind this 16200 is that 2 weeks after acquiring it I dropped it about 5 feet on to the bathroom tile (face down). It destroyed the crystal as well as my attitude for about 24 hours! I bit the bullet and took it locally to the Rolex Service Center here in Dallas. 4 weeks later they returned me a watch that looked brand new and has their 2 year warranty. Really a top notch job but it did cost me $850. Anyways...here is the watch! [IMG][/IMG]

26 October 2014, 03:07 AM	#4
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29 October 2014, 01:06 PM	#6
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24 October 2014, 03:32 PM	#2
psholtz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Speedy, Milgauss Posts: 194	Gorgeous piece. I've long admired that particular Datejust as well (white Roman 16200), and may well soon add one to my collection. That's the problem w/ sapphire crystals, they crack a lot more easily than the old plastic crystals! And are more expensive to replace. Vulcain makes nice watches as well.

25 October 2014, 02:17 PM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	It's a beauty! The best DJ configuration (smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet), IMO.

26 October 2014, 05:30 PM	#5
DannyTan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 25	Nice one mate

31 October 2014, 12:50 AM	#7
Nick16200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Nick Location: Texas Watch: Datejust 16200 Posts: 37	Thanks for the feedback gang! I have really been enjoying this one. It's a timeless piece. Should outlast me if maintained...

3 November 2014, 09:40 AM	#8
waiting 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 324	Such a great piece love the clean lines , enjoy in good health!

5 November 2014, 04:12 AM	#9
omegaSMP300 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 54	very classy. enjoy!

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