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welem · 8 August 2010, 08:55 PM

The Beginning Of The Story

Not everyone is born with a silver platter, I happen to be the type of person that needs to stand up on my own, living a hard life, earning and saving dollar by a dollar... Rolex has been my passion and dream since a long time ago. Ever since I saw one of the Rolex advertisement that I read in my local book store (back in the late 1990s), the image of Rolex has been "haunting" my dreams, day by day, night by night.

Until recently, by a change of luck and destiny, with advancement in my career, I was able to start purchasing my dream watch and hence, the start of my Rolex addiction!

The first one I bought is the Rolex Daytona TT 116523 - Steel Dial - D Serial and the second one is the Rolex Datejust TT 116203 - Silver Dial - F Serial. I bought them all used from a trusted store that was referred by a friend. For me, buying a used Rolex makes more sense, as I don't have to take the depreciation hit and it gives me the best bang for buck!

During my learning process in this forum, I learned that most people favor the SS version of Rolex, especially in the sport model. However, I found my self attracted to the TT model, as it screams class and elegance, but then again, it may be just my preference.

Enough said, I don't want to bore everyone to death, enjoy My Double D Rolex Family

Daytona

Datejust

Shadi · 9 August 2010, 12:14 AM

Beatiful pieces!

sakuraba · 9 August 2010, 12:22 AM

Nice TT Double Ds!

Don't worry about what others think, it's your wrist that counts!

Spirit-V12 · 9 August 2010, 01:05 AM

What is cool on your pics is that both of them seem to be Everose Gold TT, instead of yellow gold (even if I know they´re yellow, the lighting doesn´t make them look so)
Beautiful watches indeed!

I´d say I like the Steel Dial on the Daytona more, but the Datejust is just as stunning as!
...Congratulations on your dream-catching acquisitions and wear them well, and in good health, friend!

Best Regards,
Erwin.

welem · 9 August 2010, 01:25 AM

Thank you for the kind comment everyone...

Rolesor · 9 August 2010, 02:45 AM

Those two really compliment each other nicely! I can tell your a fan of the TT slate combo :)

Enjoy them both my friend!

kcmo · 9 August 2010, 08:20 AM

A great pair of lovely watches! Congrats to you and enjoy them for many years to come!

rfknauss · 9 August 2010, 09:30 AM

Very nice!

Lion · 11 August 2010, 12:51 AM

What a great pair of watches you have and enjoy them...I understand you thoughts about obtaining a Rolex. I wanted one for over 40 years and bought my GMT Pepsi three years ago!!!

sea-dweller · 13 August 2010, 10:38 AM

Excellent collection !

lifeis2short4aFTjob · 13 August 2010, 02:14 PM

2 great watches

welem · 25 August 2010, 02:06 PM

Still needs a Day-Date to make it Triple-D family though...

But the cost is just $$$$... Well, time to start a new watch fund again I presume!

Chipmunk · 25 August 2010, 02:45 PM

Double D

8 August 2010, 08:55 PM	#1
welem Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 167	My Double D Rolex Family - Daytona & Datejust The Beginning Of The Story Not everyone is born with a silver platter, I happen to be the type of person that needs to stand up on my own, living a hard life, earning and saving dollar by a dollar... Rolex has been my passion and dream since a long time ago. Ever since I saw one of the Rolex advertisement that I read in my local book store (back in the late 1990s), the image of Rolex has been "haunting" my dreams, day by day, night by night. Until recently, by a change of luck and destiny, with advancement in my career, I was able to start purchasing my dream watch and hence, the start of my Rolex addiction! The first one I bought is the Rolex Daytona TT 116523 - Steel Dial - D Serial and the second one is the Rolex Datejust TT 116203 - Silver Dial - F Serial. I bought them all used from a trusted store that was referred by a friend. For me, buying a used Rolex makes more sense, as I don't have to take the depreciation hit and it gives me the best bang for buck! During my learning process in this forum, I learned that most people favor the SS version of Rolex, especially in the sport model. However, I found my self attracted to the TT model, as it screams class and elegance, but then again, it may be just my preference. Enough said, I don't want to bore everyone to death, enjoy My Double D Rolex Family Daytona Datejust Last edited by welem; 8 August 2010 at 09:18 PM.. Reason: adding pics

9 August 2010, 12:22 AM	#3
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Nice TT Double Ds! Don't worry about what others think, it's your wrist that counts! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

9 August 2010, 01:05 AM	#4
Spirit-V12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Brazil Watch: Z 16600 SeaDweller Posts: 32	What is cool on your pics is that both of them seem to be Everose Gold TT, instead of yellow gold (even if I know they´re yellow, the lighting doesn´t make them look so) Beautiful watches indeed! I´d say I like the Steel Dial on the Daytona more, but the Datejust is just as stunning as! ...Congratulations on your dream-catching acquisitions and wear them well, and in good health, friend! Best Regards, Erwin. __________________ 16600 ♛ *Sea-Dweller* [Z-Serial]

9 August 2010, 02:45 AM	#6
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Those two really compliment each other nicely! I can tell your a fan of the TT slate combo :) Enjoy them both my friend! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

9 August 2010, 09:30 AM	#8
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,496	Very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

9 August 2010, 12:14 AM	#2
Shadi Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United States Watch: SS DJII Posts: 183	Beatiful pieces!

9 August 2010, 01:25 AM	#5
welem Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 167	Thank you for the kind comment everyone...

9 August 2010, 08:20 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	A great pair of lovely watches! Congrats to you and enjoy them for many years to come!

11 August 2010, 12:51 AM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	What a great pair of watches you have and enjoy them...I understand you thoughts about obtaining a Rolex. I wanted one for over 40 years and bought my GMT Pepsi three years ago!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 August 2010, 10:38 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Excellent collection ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

13 August 2010, 02:14 PM	#11
lifeis2short4aFTjob Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: DC-NYC Watch: Vntg TT DJ Oyster Posts: 145	2 great watches

25 August 2010, 02:06 PM	#12
welem Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 167	Still needs a Day-Date to make it Triple-D family though... But the cost is just $$$$... Well, time to start a new watch fund again I presume!

25 August 2010, 02:45 PM	#13
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Double D __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

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