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samson66 · Today, 12:20 AM

I stopped by the Rolex boutique in Aruba last week just for the heck of it. I was totally shocked to see right there, on display, my favorite Rolex in the entire catalog ... the platinum Day Date 40 with fluted bezel.

After picking my jaw up off the floor, the very friendly SA asked me if there was anything I'd like to take a look at. After expressing my undying love for the plat DD40 she actually let me try it out. This was an "exhibition piece" or whatever they call it, so not for sale. Either way, I was still surprised she let me try it out.

Let me just say this piece does NOT disappoint in the metal. Absolutely stunning watch in all regards. This is my Rolex "grail" watch that I will most likely never obtain. They dial is flat-out gorgeous. And if you have never seen a platinum President bracelet in person, you need to find one. They metal is just spectacular in the brightness and feel and weight. I was blown away by it. Exceeded all expectations and fit me perfectly.

If you are in Aruba, stop by. Terrific folks there. They were happy to talk watches. I never felt rushed or that I was wasting their time. Really nice experience, and I'm so happy I got to try out my grail watch.

brandrea · Today, 12:35 AM

I dunno Mike, I think you have a spare kidney

In all seriousness, that is a STUNNING reference.

samson66 · Today, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I dunno Mike, I think you have a spare kidney

In all seriousness, that is a STUNNING reference.

Gonna need more than one to cover that pal

brandrea · Today, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Gonna need more than one to cover that pal

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Bartolo · Today, 01:34 AM

Why were you surprised they let you try it out? That's what the watches are there for!

samson66 · Today, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartolo

Why were you surprised they let you try it out? That's what the watches are there for!

Yeah I hear you. I don't know, just surprised to see a $80K watch sitting there for display purposes. That's a big chunk of change for the store to purchase and not sell. It's such a rare watch. I've never seen one anywhere. For them to let me try it out when it was clear I was not purchasing was surprising to me. But yeah I guess it's there for folks to try. FYI they did not have one to sell.

joli160 · Today, 07:50 AM

Nice, I can see why that is your grail

Devildog · Today, 09:07 AM

Looks fantastic on you Mike

Man, you are so screwed

Today, 12:20 AM	#1
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,725	Tried on the King of the Crown in Aruba I stopped by the Rolex boutique in Aruba last week just for the heck of it. I was totally shocked to see right there, on display, my favorite Rolex in the entire catalog ... the platinum Day Date 40 with fluted bezel. After picking my jaw up off the floor, the very friendly SA asked me if there was anything I'd like to take a look at. After expressing my undying love for the plat DD40 she actually let me try it out. This was an "exhibition piece" or whatever they call it, so not for sale. Either way, I was still surprised she let me try it out. Let me just say this piece does NOT disappoint in the metal. Absolutely stunning watch in all regards. This is my Rolex "grail" watch that I will most likely never obtain. They dial is flat-out gorgeous. And if you have never seen a platinum President bracelet in person, you need to find one. They metal is just spectacular in the brightness and feel and weight. I was blown away by it. Exceeded all expectations and fit me perfectly. If you are in Aruba, stop by. Terrific folks there. They were happy to talk watches. I never felt rushed or that I was wasting their time. Really nice experience, and I'm so happy I got to try out my grail watch.

Today, 07:50 AM	#7
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,732	Nice, I can see why that is your grail __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

Today, 09:07 AM	#8
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,789	Looks fantastic on you Mike Man, you are so screwed __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

Today, 12:35 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,645	I dunno Mike, I think you have a spare kidney In all seriousness, that is a STUNNING reference.

Today, 01:34 AM	#5
Bartolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 281	Why were you surprised they let you try it out? That's what the watches are there for!

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