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Audiolab · 30 September 2010, 08:12 AM

A while back I was browsing this forum deciding which Rolex to get, I have been a continual lurker looking (lusting) at some of the fine Rolex watches some of you guys have. At the time I wanted a bomb proof timepiece that was very accurate, mainly for work so I went with an Omega Seamaster Quartz. I know quartz movements are generally frowned upon in these parts but I wanted something really nice I could pick up and not worry about it loosing or gaining time and me missing flights when traveling for work. Apart from that I did not want to travel with a Rolex attracting unwanted attention to me, the Omega is enough of a magnet.

Satisfied with my Omega over the last year I have still had that itch to get myself a nice dress watch. I felt the Omega while a lovely timepiece was like like wearing boots with a suit when out on a black tie night or with a suit. Many will disagree but it is how I felt so I drew up a shortlist and returned to this forum for more research.

I could not stretch to a day-date but on a recent short vacation to Jersey which is a low tax area compared to the UK (Jersey has 3% sales tax), I picked up a date just. I wanted a white face with batons and the coronation bracelet. They did not have it in stock, instead they had one with a grey face with numbers but another with the correct face but wrong bracelet. They called and tried to get one from Rolex inside the week I was there but it was going to arrive after I left.

The salesman assured me that this was not a problem and I returned two days later and they had taken the dial from the other watch and used it on the one that I wanted with the grey face and the coronation bracelet. As you can see from the picture it has the roulette wheel which I am not sure I would have got if they had the model I wanted in stock but I love it. so I guess they will work hard for a sale when needed. All papers and international warranty's tags are there and they are a certified AD (I checked on the net in a coffee shop beforehand).

Anyway I wanted to say thanks to everyone, although I have not contributed I have found very little need to ask questions because you have built up such a great repository of information that I felt confident about pricing, dealing with AD's, what you can expect and how much you can aim for. Thanks one and all; your posts and discussions have been immensely helpful in making my choice and feeling that it was the right one. Not for one second have I thought "Should I have done that" or "Should I have got the other one"

Anyway enough babbling, thanks again and here is a gratitous picture because I know how much you guys like to look at watches even if you have seen a hundred of them before

Cheers.

Sixxgrand1 · 30 September 2010, 08:14 AM

Very nice. Not too many of those about..!

EchoBlueUK · 30 September 2010, 08:28 AM

Certainly different. Well done. Enjoy.

HL65 · 30 September 2010, 08:29 AM

Welcome to TRF!!! Congrats on your new watch!!

FremStar · 30 September 2010, 08:30 AM

Kudos to you AudioLab! She's a beauty! Enjoy!

Rolesor · 30 September 2010, 08:54 AM

very nice - congrats!

dddrees · 30 September 2010, 09:00 AM

Welcome, and Congrats its a beauty.

Well done.

TSW · 30 September 2010, 09:07 AM

Very nice..Congrats!

ingoodtime · 30 September 2010, 09:09 AM

Looks just right! Enjoy it and welcome to TRF.

GerardoG · 30 September 2010, 09:11 AM

Felicidades!!

Art 1 · 30 September 2010, 09:14 AM

Nice one.

Singslinger · 30 September 2010, 09:17 AM

Nice choice - and yes, we never tire of watch pix (non-Rolex as well)! Welcome!

rfknauss · 30 September 2010, 10:35 AM

Very nice!

slcbbrown · 30 September 2010, 10:57 AM

great choice

kcmo · 30 September 2010, 11:21 AM

Very nice! Love the crisp white dial!

tifosi · 30 September 2010, 11:24 AM

Very nice! Love the white dial. Congrats.

oneillba · 30 September 2010, 11:28 AM

I like it, nice choice!

30 September 2010, 08:12 AM	#1
Audiolab "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 3	Took the plunge A while back I was browsing this forum deciding which Rolex to get, I have been a continual lurker looking (lusting) at some of the fine Rolex watches some of you guys have. At the time I wanted a bomb proof timepiece that was very accurate, mainly for work so I went with an Omega Seamaster Quartz. I know quartz movements are generally frowned upon in these parts but I wanted something really nice I could pick up and not worry about it loosing or gaining time and me missing flights when traveling for work. Apart from that I did not want to travel with a Rolex attracting unwanted attention to me, the Omega is enough of a magnet. Satisfied with my Omega over the last year I have still had that itch to get myself a nice dress watch. I felt the Omega while a lovely timepiece was like like wearing boots with a suit when out on a black tie night or with a suit. Many will disagree but it is how I felt so I drew up a shortlist and returned to this forum for more research. I could not stretch to a day-date but on a recent short vacation to Jersey which is a low tax area compared to the UK (Jersey has 3% sales tax), I picked up a date just. I wanted a white face with batons and the coronation bracelet. They did not have it in stock, instead they had one with a grey face with numbers but another with the correct face but wrong bracelet. They called and tried to get one from Rolex inside the week I was there but it was going to arrive after I left. The salesman assured me that this was not a problem and I returned two days later and they had taken the dial from the other watch and used it on the one that I wanted with the grey face and the coronation bracelet. As you can see from the picture it has the roulette wheel which I am not sure I would have got if they had the model I wanted in stock but I love it. so I guess they will work hard for a sale when needed. All papers and international warranty's tags are there and they are a certified AD (I checked on the net in a coffee shop beforehand). Anyway I wanted to say thanks to everyone, although I have not contributed I have found very little need to ask questions because you have built up such a great repository of information that I felt confident about pricing, dealing with AD's, what you can expect and how much you can aim for. Thanks one and all; your posts and discussions have been immensely helpful in making my choice and feeling that it was the right one. Not for one second have I thought "Should I have done that" or "Should I have got the other one" Anyway enough babbling, thanks again and here is a gratitous picture because I know how much you guys like to look at watches even if you have seen a hundred of them before Cheers.

30 September 2010, 08:14 AM	#2
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	:) Congrats ~ ! Very nice. Not too many of those about..!

30 September 2010, 08:29 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,257	Welcome to TRF!!! Congrats on your new watch!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 September 2010, 08:54 AM	#6
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	very nice - congrats! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

30 September 2010, 09:00 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Welcome, and Congrats its a beauty. Well done. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 September 2010, 08:28 AM	#3
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Certainly different. Well done. Enjoy.

30 September 2010, 08:30 AM	#5
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Kudos to you AudioLab! She's a beauty! Enjoy!

30 September 2010, 09:07 AM	#8
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Very nice..Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

30 September 2010, 09:09 AM	#9
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Looks just right! Enjoy it and welcome to TRF. __________________ Lee

30 September 2010, 09:11 AM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Felicidades!!

30 September 2010, 09:14 AM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice one.

30 September 2010, 09:17 AM	#12
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,425	Nice choice - and yes, we never tire of watch pix (non-Rolex as well)! Welcome!

30 September 2010, 10:35 AM	#13
rfknauss 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,500	Very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

30 September 2010, 10:57 AM	#14
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	great choice

30 September 2010, 11:21 AM	#15
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Very nice! Love the crisp white dial!

30 September 2010, 11:24 AM	#16
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Very nice! Love the white dial. Congrats. __________________ Russ

30 September 2010, 11:28 AM	#17
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I like it, nice choice! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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