My "New" 2 Watch Collection!

[netsurfr]

Just received my 2010 Daydate 36 from DavidSW. Here it is next to my 1989 Submariner. I had been toying with the idea of getting a daydate and ultimately decided that I liked the prior generation 118238 vs the newer one (primarilly due to lumed stick markers & roman numberals on the dial railroad so I started looking for a good 2010 (son's birth year) DD 36 and came across this one. Now my 2-watch collection (3 at the moment but will get to that) is made up of 2 watches that have some meaning/significance to me. The 1989 Submariner is special to me because I got it the year I turned 21 (89) while I was on active duty in the Navy serving onboard a nuclear ballistic submarine! Additionally being an 80's kid, I like the idea that this sub is a 1989 submariner, so last year of the 80's so that's kind of cool to me. The daydate is memorable because it's a 2010 model which is the same year our son was born and will be a nice reminder of him every time I think about the story with this watch. Plus I got it this month which coincides with my 55th birthday. Anyhow thought I'd share. Here are some pics of the watches. You'll see a DJ41 in one of the pictures and that's because I picked this DJ41 in 2021 but I just haven't quite bonded with it. Although beautiful, the dial always looks/feels a hair too large for my taste, and the propotion of bracelet to case also doesn't quite look right for my taste so I've been debating selling it especially now that I have the DD.

[Db7566]

Congrats on the DD. And cool sub.


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[kieselguhr]

Congratulations!

[TimeAZ]

Those classic pieces are so gorgeous.
Congrats! Great story and happy birthday btw.

[jonf]

Beautiful duo! Congrats!

[MichelleP]

Congratulations on the DD. Great 2 watch collection.

[4 Aussies]

Congrats!! Great watches, fantastic story, and the true meaning of sentimental!!

[rmlovett1]

Very nice, really don’t need anything else. Congratulations!

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by Richris1

Very nice, really don’t need anything else. Congratulations!

I agree pretty much as good as it gets for 1-2 :)

[travisb]

Congrats on the DD! Perfect combo with the Sub and others said, everything you could need.

[NachoNeal]

Classic and practically an unbeatable two watch collection

[ascalise]

Perfect collection.

[ltmgeller]

Congrats!!!

[garyk]

Wow, great choices…

[dmash]

I have honed my Rolex collection down to an identical (newer) 2 as well! You have good taste. I personally have my 126610LN and am on the list for a YG White Roman DD40. It's all I want anymore from Rolex, calling it a day after that. Can't have a better duo my friend

[alex.cicollo]

Loved reading your story and congrats on the new acquisition!

[netsurfr]

Thanks everyone. Feel like I have the perfect duo. My sporty sub and my dressier DD.

[Watchsprings]

Congrats, you have nailed it, 2 watches and done! Great story, time to make some good memories with that DD.

[RoRoRo]

All you need. Somehow the DJ could still work. Like a smart casual modern Rolex

[GradyPhilpott]

[minute_man]

Sub + DD is all you need. Let go of the 41so that someone else may enjoy it and use the funds on whatever makes you happy

[Doood]

Perfect duo. Congratulations.

[JDA0779]

Congrats and lovely story.
1989 Sub looks like a Class Act with the Given History.
The Day Date 2010 has a newage vintage look and completes your collection.
Allow some time for DJ to grow on you else do what your heart wants next.

:)

[brandrea]

Congratulations, and a great duo for sure

[rom33]

Very smart watch choices which cover a lot of ground.

Good stories to go with the two classic pieces.

Well done!

[Harry-57]

For a two watch collection that's a strong pairing. Congratulations.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Baiv]

Lovely duo congrats

[nickrb]

Congrats and thank you for your service. I think you should keep the DJ.

[Beto737]

Fantastic!