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roadcarver · 23 May 2007, 11:24 AM

Finally got my very first and classic DateJust. 8 mil ser, ref 16030 from Timekeeper.

SS, fluted bezel, acrylic crystal (pristine), silver tapestry dial. It is the T Swiss T dial. Open 6 and 9 on this one.

Everything seems original. I'm happy with this DJ.

Thanks to all for giving your thoughts whether a 36mm would be small or just right on a 7.5" wrist and I'm pleased to say it doesn't look small at all!

Pictures to follow.

dman · 23 May 2007, 11:26 AM

I love mine m8, congrats!! Can't wait to see the pics, so get on with it already, LOL!

Congrats.

mike · 23 May 2007, 11:26 AM

Congrats Vernon!!

Welcome to the wonderfull world of vintage!!

Can't wait to see it!!

C.J. · 23 May 2007, 11:29 AM

That's great, Vernon. Congratulations

nko51 · 23 May 2007, 11:34 AM

Congrats! I love vintage!

Dan Pierce · 23 May 2007, 11:47 AM

Congrats on a classic. I love the luster of the plex crystal.

Last week, while traveling for work I wore a 42mm Oris Worldtimer. Huge watch. After returning home I wanted a change, so wore my 86' DJ. The 36mm wears great, very comfortable. Not too small at all.
Enjoy and wear it in good health.

And don't forget pics!
dP

dman · 23 May 2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nko51

Congrats! I love vintage!

That would explain why you are so nice to GG.

roadcarver · 23 May 2007, 11:54 AM

Here are the photos of the DJ!

dman · 23 May 2007, 11:56 AM

Oh yeah baby!! Looks great V, love that classic. Now that is a watch that will always be cool.

Tools · 23 May 2007, 11:58 AM

very, very, VERY, nice

C.J. · 23 May 2007, 11:58 AM

Nice

haakon59 · 23 May 2007, 12:08 PM

Congratulations--I am a fan of the Datejust as well. Another aside: my wrist is bigger than 7.5" so watch size is something I consider. But I have tried the Datejust on before and I think it looks great. In fact, some 43mm watches I wear (divers) seem a little big to me sometimes. I think Rolex is right to resist the big watch trend while their smaller models are stilll selling well. In fact, I think to many people wear watches that are too big, but of course, this is only my opinion.

Alcan · 23 May 2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

Here are the photos of the DJ!

VERY nice, Vernon!

That dial is one of my favourites.

Mr. K · 23 May 2007, 01:30 PM

Congrats! Very nice.

Blue Bull · 23 May 2007, 01:36 PM

Very interesting dial

Rubenonfire · 23 May 2007, 02:29 PM

Congrats on that beautiful DJ!

Interesting dial...what's that pattern/color called?

roadcarver · 23 May 2007, 02:35 PM

The dial is called Tapestry Dial.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

Congrats on that beautiful DJ!

Interesting dial...what's that pattern/color called?

Rubenonfire · 23 May 2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

The dial is called Tapestry Dial.

Thanks, Vernon!

alglez · 23 May 2007, 03:04 PM

nice!!!!

kingblackbolt · 23 May 2007, 03:08 PM

That is a beautiful vintage Vernon... congrats you made an excellent choice there!

JJ Irani · 23 May 2007, 03:32 PM

Beautiful watch, Vernon. That is indeed the exquisite tapestry dial. The bezel is SS engine-turned, sadly no longer manufactured.

Enjoy that beauty and wear it in good health.

JJ

Alex Stylianou · 23 May 2007, 09:12 PM

Well Done !!

23 May 2007, 11:24 AM	#1
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Got my very first DJ! Finally got my very first and classic DateJust. 8 mil ser, ref 16030 from Timekeeper. SS, fluted bezel, acrylic crystal (pristine), silver tapestry dial. It is the T Swiss T dial. Open 6 and 9 on this one. Everything seems original. I'm happy with this DJ. Thanks to all for giving your thoughts whether a 36mm would be small or just right on a 7.5" wrist and I'm pleased to say it doesn't look small at all! Pictures to follow. __________________ I'm just a cook...

23 May 2007, 11:26 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I love mine m8, congrats!! Can't wait to see the pics, so get on with it already, LOL! Congrats. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

23 May 2007, 11:29 AM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That's great, Vernon. Congratulations __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

23 May 2007, 11:34 AM	#5
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Congrats! I love vintage! __________________

23 May 2007, 11:47 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,032	Congrats on a classic. I love the luster of the plex crystal. Last week, while traveling for work I wore a 42mm Oris Worldtimer. Huge watch. After returning home I wanted a change, so wore my 86' DJ. The 36mm wears great, very comfortable. Not too small at all. Enjoy and wear it in good health. And don't forget pics! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

23 May 2007, 11:26 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats Vernon!! Welcome to the wonderfull world of vintage!! Can't wait to see it!!

23 May 2007, 11:54 AM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Here are the photos of the DJ! __________________ I'm just a cook...

23 May 2007, 11:56 AM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Oh yeah baby!! Looks great V, love that classic. Now that is a watch that will always be cool. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

23 May 2007, 11:58 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,384	very, very, VERY, nice

23 May 2007, 11:58 AM	#11
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Nice __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

23 May 2007, 12:08 PM	#12
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Congratulations--I am a fan of the Datejust as well. Another aside: my wrist is bigger than 7.5" so watch size is something I consider. But I have tried the Datejust on before and I think it looks great. In fact, some 43mm watches I wear (divers) seem a little big to me sometimes. I think Rolex is right to resist the big watch trend while their smaller models are stilll selling well. In fact, I think to many people wear watches that are too big, but of course, this is only my opinion.

23 May 2007, 01:30 PM	#14
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,059	Congrats! Very nice.

23 May 2007, 01:36 PM	#15
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Very interesting dial

23 May 2007, 02:29 PM	#16
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Congrats on that beautiful DJ! Interesting dial...what's that pattern/color called?

23 May 2007, 03:04 PM	#19
alglez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: houston Watch: TT blue sub Posts: 252	nice!!!!

23 May 2007, 03:08 PM	#20
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	That is a beautiful vintage Vernon... congrats you made an excellent choice there! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

23 May 2007, 03:32 PM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Beautiful watch, Vernon. That is indeed the exquisite tapestry dial. The bezel is SS engine-turned, sadly no longer manufactured. Enjoy that beauty and wear it in good health. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 May 2007, 09:12 PM	#22
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Well Done !!

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