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DocHorton · 23 January 2019, 02:29 PM

Great watch and great story! Can't believe it sat there for years!

Seattle911 · 23 January 2019, 02:33 PM

Just saw this one in my AD for the first time as well. Congrats OP!

woof · 23 January 2019, 02:36 PM

Congrats.... thank you for sharing

CDNWatchNut · 23 January 2019, 02:53 PM

That is a really beautiful Datejust, congratulations...it was destined to be yours!

Todd Turbo S · 23 January 2019, 02:58 PM

Well said and congrats on your unique purchase

10klakes · 23 January 2019, 03:01 PM

Love the tuxedo. Great story and great watch.

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Boaters · 23 January 2019, 03:06 PM

Can't believe I have never seen that dial .. Very nice congrats!

marcellomatt5 · 23 January 2019, 03:14 PM

My mom use to say: There will always be an old flip flop for a tired foot. This is yours, and that's how it was meant to be.

Astonishing history and amazing watch!

Use in good health.

Imran · 23 January 2019, 03:18 PM

Sorry about your friend. Congratulations on a beautiful and unique datejust.

Andrejb · 23 January 2019, 03:39 PM

Great story and great watch. When I was entering into the Rolex realm I didn’t know anything about the model hierarchy, or styles, or professional vs classic. Sport vs dressy. Only model I knew was that the submariner and my goal was to eventually have one. But as I looked for “affordable” pre owned purchases to get the real Rolex experience and to get me into the brand, the tuxedo Datejust always caught my eye and I loved it every time I saw an image. I actually almost bought a “Harley Davidson” Datejust which I believe may be the same model with different dial variation

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easterbunny · 23 January 2019, 03:51 PM

great read and great message too. congrats on that beauty and thanks for taking the time to post that wonderful story!

jctrolex · 23 January 2019, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

I can’t I’ve ever seen one, I mean never...however, for that very reason, It is very cool indeed. Is this the only version they make with the circle in the center or are there other outer colors too? I like it.

I saw one in Rome in 2007 or 2008. It was black and salmon dial 2 tone rose gold, jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. I almost pulled the trigger but I was uncertain whether it was a good deal, the exchange rate and how much tax and duty I’ll have to pay when I got back to Canada. It was our last day in Rome and I just didn’t have time to do all the research. Internet wasn’t as easy back then. It was a gorgeous watch I still think about it once in a while.

By the way congratulations to the OP. You did the right thing. You only live once and the fact that very watch was still there for you after all these time has passed only means it’s meant to be yours.

DoDe · 23 January 2019, 04:41 PM

Great watch and story

happy_jon · 23 January 2019, 07:12 PM

Great Story
PAX

Starwalker · 23 January 2019, 07:14 PM

i love it! the watch was meant for you!

Rolexfanboy82 · 23 January 2019, 07:21 PM

Congrats.. I think it looks amazing...

jstan9 · 23 January 2019, 07:57 PM

What a beautiful story to go with a watch that you’ll love and value for the rest of your life. Many congrats and thank you for sharing your experience with us. May your friend RIP.

jps3b · 23 January 2019, 08:01 PM

I usually don’t read long posts but I’m so happy I read yours. It really puts life into perspective when I read stories such as yours. Enjoy that watch Sir. It carries a lot of history

AdamW · 23 January 2019, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatScott

So do you get a 5 year warranty on it? First one I have seen, it is really beautiful.

Yes, full 5 year warranty

AdamW · 23 January 2019, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

I can’t I’ve ever seen one, I mean never...however, for that very reason, It is very cool indeed. Is this the only version they make with the circle in the center or are there other outer colors too? I like it.

They also made one with a lighter silver outer ring and a darker silver color inner. Plus they had two tone for both models.

mjclark32 · 23 January 2019, 10:55 PM

Cool story! Sorry about your friend. Congrats and enjoy!

dmy99 · 23 January 2019, 11:26 PM

fate works in mysterious ways - congrats!

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Gladiat0r · 24 January 2019, 01:10 AM

My brother just got a pre owned tuxedo and it’s totally stunning in person.

Congrats on the acquisition and thanks for sharing your story.

Pauln · 24 January 2019, 01:19 AM

Big congrats! Life is short and things usually work out the way they should. Thanks for sharing your story.

DP63 · 24 January 2019, 01:23 AM

My condolences on the loss of yours friend, and thank you for sharing the tale of how your watch waited for you.

AdamW · 24 January 2019, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blevine

Beautiful watch. Is it in fact a roulette dial? Can you post of pic of it with the red date showing.

Sorry about your friend and I like your positive message.

Thanks! Here's the red date for you!

GradyPhilpott · 24 January 2019, 02:20 AM

My Tudor Tuxedo says hello.

SLS · 24 January 2019, 02:23 AM

Thanks for sharing a great story, congratulations on the DJ!

Ripcode · 24 January 2019, 02:25 AM

Great looker! Congrats!

blevine · 24 January 2019, 02:38 AM

Thank you. Red date makes the watch dial look a little different every other day. So cool!

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23 January 2019, 02:33 PM	#32
Seattle911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: SD 43, Daytona Posts: 117	Just saw this one in my AD for the first time as well. Congrats OP! __________________ SD43. White ceramic Daytona.

23 January 2019, 02:36 PM	#33
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Congrats.... thank you for sharing __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

23 January 2019, 03:14 PM	#38
marcellomatt5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Marcello Location: Rio de Janeiro Watch: 16610lv / 16610LN Posts: 146	My mom use to say: There will always be an old flip flop for a tired foot. This is yours, and that's how it was meant to be. Astonishing history and amazing watch! Use in good health. __________________ Rolex 116520 Black \| 116622 Platinum \| 16710 Coke \| 16610LV \| 16610LN \| 1601 Omega Speedmaster Professional JLC Reverso Grande Taille Longines Legend Diver

23 January 2019, 07:14 PM	#45
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,256	i love it! the watch was meant for you! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

23 January 2019, 08:01 PM	#48
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	No White Whale, the Last Dinosaur I usually don’t read long posts but I’m so happy I read yours. It really puts life into perspective when I read stories such as yours. Enjoy that watch Sir. It carries a lot of history

23 January 2019, 02:29 PM	#31
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,515	Great watch and great story! Can't believe it sat there for years!

23 January 2019, 02:53 PM	#34
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	That is a really beautiful Datejust, congratulations...it was destined to be yours!

23 January 2019, 02:58 PM	#35
Todd Turbo S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Watch: PP, Rolex, PAM Posts: 641	Well said and congrats on your unique purchase

23 January 2019, 03:01 PM	#36
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	Love the tuxedo. Great story and great watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2019, 03:06 PM	#37
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	Can't believe I have never seen that dial .. Very nice congrats!

23 January 2019, 03:18 PM	#39
Imran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Imran Location: Karachi, Pakistan Watch: Air-King 126900 Posts: 170	Sorry about your friend. Congratulations on a beautiful and unique datejust.

23 January 2019, 03:39 PM	#40
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Great story and great watch. When I was entering into the Rolex realm I didn’t know anything about the model hierarchy, or styles, or professional vs classic. Sport vs dressy. Only model I knew was that the submariner and my goal was to eventually have one. But as I looked for “affordable” pre owned purchases to get the real Rolex experience and to get me into the brand, the tuxedo Datejust always caught my eye and I loved it every time I saw an image. I actually almost bought a “Harley Davidson” Datejust which I believe may be the same model with different dial variation Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 January 2019, 03:51 PM	#41
easterbunny "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 384	great read and great message too. congrats on that beauty and thanks for taking the time to post that wonderful story!

23 January 2019, 04:41 PM	#43
DoDe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 629	Great watch and story

23 January 2019, 07:12 PM	#44
happy_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Seven seas Posts: 35	Great Story PAX

23 January 2019, 07:21 PM	#46
Rolexfanboy82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Pierre Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex 16750 Posts: 133	Congrats.. I think it looks amazing...

23 January 2019, 07:57 PM	#47
jstan9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 1,342	What a beautiful story to go with a watch that you’ll love and value for the rest of your life. Many congrats and thank you for sharing your experience with us. May your friend RIP.

23 January 2019, 10:55 PM	#51
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Cool story! Sorry about your friend. Congrats and enjoy! __________________

23 January 2019, 11:26 PM	#52
dmy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex 1803 Posts: 61	fate works in mysterious ways - congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2019, 01:10 AM	#53
Gladiat0r "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 477	My brother just got a pre owned tuxedo and it’s totally stunning in person. Congrats on the acquisition and thanks for sharing your story.

24 January 2019, 01:19 AM	#54
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Big congrats! Life is short and things usually work out the way they should. Thanks for sharing your story.

24 January 2019, 01:23 AM	#55
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	My condolences on the loss of yours friend, and thank you for sharing the tale of how your watch waited for you. __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

24 January 2019, 02:20 AM	#57
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Tissot, c. 1960 Posts: 34,433	My Tudor Tuxedo says hello. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 January 2019, 02:23 AM	#58
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Thanks for sharing a great story, congratulations on the DJ! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

24 January 2019, 02:25 AM	#59
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Great looker! Congrats!

24 January 2019, 02:38 AM	#60
blevine "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub C with date Posts: 69	Thank you. Red date makes the watch dial look a little different every other day. So cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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