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23 September 2021, 12:11 PM | #1 |
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First Rolex in the Family, 1979 18078
My wife and I were in at our local AD, a great family owned establishment, and when looking at an anniversary gift for my wife her eye caught this 1979 Rolex Day Date, ref 18078. She's not typically a watch person, but the watch so fit with her style that we ended up picking it up. She couldn't be happier, it fits her perfectly.
Ironically, as I languish on the SS sports-watch list (Sub Date, Batman), she got the first Rolex in the family! Maybe this will help my cause. |
23 September 2021, 12:13 PM | #2 |
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Bark finish, Congrats !
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23 September 2021, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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Lovely, congratulations to her
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23 September 2021, 12:24 PM | #4 |
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Nice!
Maybe the ghost of Hans Wilsdorf is telling you to go vintage, too… |
23 September 2021, 12:50 PM | #5 |
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Nice watch! Congrats!
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23 September 2021, 01:17 PM | #6 |
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Beautiful masterpiece of a watch!
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23 September 2021, 01:35 PM | #7 |
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Cheers, everyone! I appreciate it. She was especially drawn to the bark texture, and satin gold finish. Not sure I could pull it off, but perfect on her!
Now there are two of us in the house with a watch habit. Financial advisor on line 2. |
23 September 2021, 02:06 PM | #8 |
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Love it! Congrats.
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23 September 2021, 03:03 PM | #9 |
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Nice!
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23 September 2021, 03:16 PM | #10 |
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That's beautiful. Exceptionally stylish to go with a bark finish on your first Rolex. #GangsterWife
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23 September 2021, 11:18 PM | #11 |
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Congratulations!
Bark DDs are very special, and it looks great on her. (It should also help your cause.) Has she admired it out in the sunlight? Bark is at its best there. These cousins say hello! . . |
24 September 2021, 12:07 AM | #12 |
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Beautiful example of a not so common reference. As others stated - it looks just about perfect on her. Well done.
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24 September 2021, 01:22 AM | #13 |
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Looks like it’s in great condition!
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24 September 2021, 06:23 AM | #14 |
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24 September 2021, 06:24 AM | #15 |
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24 September 2021, 06:25 AM | #16 | |
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I think she's still afraid to wear it outside, baby steps. Our anniversary is this weekend, so it's expected there will be a maiden voyage for our dinner date. |
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24 September 2021, 08:31 AM | #17 | |
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There’s a good thread of all the bark models HERE, from (our esteemed TRF in-house archivist) @powerfunk. |
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24 September 2021, 09:17 AM | #18 |
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Love the bark day dates so much character and you rarely see them in the wild.
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24 September 2021, 09:36 AM | #19 | |
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Thanks for pointing to that thread - some great information there. |
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24 September 2021, 10:11 AM | #20 |
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24 September 2021, 10:25 AM | #21 | |
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She's still over the moon about it. Ever see someone wear a Rolex in their PJ's? I have. |
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