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19 January 2015, 01:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Addition to the collection! Day Date 118238
So, my interest in watches started a while back at a young age, then my godfather gave me for my 18th his 1992 Rolex Datejust in stainless steel and white gold (Bezel). I have loved owning this watch, especially as it is so light on the wrist, and generally easy to wear.
However, I remembered my grandfather had a Rolex Day Date in Yellow gold, one of the earliest ones (1960's I would imagine) with the entirely hollow bracelets. Sadly he passed away 6 years ago, and a part of me had always wanted to own a Day Date, as in my eyes, it was the ultimate a watch could be. Factor in the sentimental value of the Day Date from my grandfathers love of the watch, and it was a matter of finding the right one and making the numbers work. Several months of looking out, gauging prices and researching the different models (much thanks to the posts on this forum) and I had decided on a 118238 model. Anyway, Watches and Jewellery of Bond Street had a 2006 Day Date 118238, Yellow gold with Roman numerals for sale, and after it had been on their website for a while, I decided to enquire. Short version of the story, negotiated the price down to £10,250. What do people on here think of that price? It came with a Rolex box, (no papers, sadly) but has just had a service (internally with W&J Bond Street), and comes with a one year warranty and certificate of authenticity. There are no scratches on the watch at all, and no evident stretching in the bracelet. (apparently the original user had barely worn the watch). Absoluely love the Day Date, but my love and respect for my Datejust is still just as strong! Here are pictures:      Hope you enjoy the pictures! |
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19 January 2015, 02:12 AM
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Real Name: Dennis
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Congrats!
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19 January 2015, 02:41 AM
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Real Name: Jacob
Location: UK
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Looks fantastic, I bought my wife's watch from W&J of Bond Street, fine to deal with and their stock is well priced but my wife's watch required a service less than 18 months after purchase and it had apparently been fully serviced by them...
Maybe get a friendly watchmaker to check amplitude and timing to see whether it actually has been recently serviced but wither way it's a great watch, enjoy! |
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19 January 2015, 02:55 AM
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Real Name: Gerardo
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Beautiful! Welcome to the club!
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19 January 2015, 02:58 AM
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Nice! Congrats!!
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19 January 2015, 03:32 AM
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Real Name: Steve
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I like them both - congrats!
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19 January 2015, 03:33 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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Beautiful, that's a great pair!
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19 January 2015, 03:51 AM
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Stunning!!! Congrats.
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19 January 2015, 03:56 AM
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I'm not the greatest fan of Watchcentre/W&J but if you've seen the watch and all looks good then go for it.
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19 January 2015, 04:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Eric Chan
Location: Vancouver, BC CAN
Watch: Day-Date 118238
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Awesome story and congrats on a magnificent timepiece. In total agreement of your opinion of the Day-Date.
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19 January 2015, 04:27 AM
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Very nice. Congrats!
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19 January 2015, 04:27 AM
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Classic, great choice!
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19 January 2015, 04:38 AM
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welcome the the DD club.... We have beautiful scenery here
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19 January 2015, 04:44 AM
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Real Name: Roger
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Great watch!!! Congrats!!
As far as price goes...I kinda look at it this way...if YOU are happy with it...it was a good deal!!!! ;) |
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19 January 2015, 04:50 AM
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Real Name: James
Location: UK
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Welcome and congrats.
2 lovely watches you have there! |
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19 January 2015, 05:08 AM
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Real Name: tom
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very nice , and welcome to the forum
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19 January 2015, 05:38 AM
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Congrats; love that DD!
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19 January 2015, 05:39 AM
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That is some addition! Enjoy it. I hope to have one some day.
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19 January 2015, 06:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Thank you for the kind and welcoming comments everyone! Appreciate it!
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19 January 2015, 06:21 AM
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I find this the best model Day Date, good choice.
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19 January 2015, 07:56 AM
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a gorgeous classic. the ultimate YG Rolex imo!
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19 January 2015, 07:58 AM
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Real Name: Alex
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Awesome! Congrats!
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19 January 2015, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Cesar
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Nice!! Congrats
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19 January 2015, 08:07 AM
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Love em both...
Great watches and a great story. Enjoy them both. Price sounds right so you shouldn't lose any sleep over it. Fair deal. |
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19 January 2015, 08:08 AM
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congrats on that pickup!
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19 January 2015, 08:42 AM
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Real Name: Clive
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Watch: spring-driven
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Welcome and congrats!
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19 January 2015, 08:44 AM
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Real Name: Ken
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Congrats!
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19 January 2015, 09:24 AM
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Real Name: T
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Congrats!!
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19 January 2015, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
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Very nice...congrats!
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19 January 2015, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
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Great watches, welcome and big congrats!
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