Lucky find!

[RoRoRo]

Since I bought my one and only Rolex in 2016 my wife has been dropping hints about how since “forever” she’s always wanted the lady Datejust 26mm tt fluted jubilee. Upon casuallly browsing Rolex ADs in the UK and abroad she discovered that Rolex had discontinued the 26mm and replaced it with 28mm. Trying this size a few times she found it too big for her wrist. So back to the drawing board for her, it was then she discovered the Cartier Tank Francaise PM bicolour. She liked it immediately and said that’s the replacement for the Rolex, for when I get my nice watch.

In December 2017, I found a Cartier AD who was willing to negotiate and it was then that I discovered the watch wasn’t automatic but a quartz. I can’t believe my due diligence didn’t pick this up! So put the deal on hold and literally that day walked into a Rolex AD that I casually know, and asked if they by any stroke of luck they had a lady Datejust 26, tt, fluted, jubilee.

He looked at me for a second, pointed to the case and said this one? It’s my last piece (NOS). My resting heart rate jumped inside while I kept a cool to try and negotiate a deal. Half an hour later the watch was in my bag with 20% of MSRP.

She’s 30 in two weeks and I’ve had the watch kept away since December 2017. She has no idea and thinks she’s getting some handbag or shoes (or both).

Absolutely can’t wait for the unveiling! Will keep you guys posted with the new arrival! Twinned with my DJII.