After one week with my first Rolex

[analog]

A posted a week ago that I just got my first Rolex (SS Sub Date).

I thought I'd post some events from the first week (traveling) / some questions:

Day 1. A co-worker spots it from 8 feet away. "Hey - is that new? GMT or Sub?"

Day 2. Important dinner with potential business partners. The main guy from their side was checking out the watch. I could see him looking at it several times. Nice.

Day 3. Another important meeting. This time, the main guy had on the same watch as me (sans Date).

Questions:
1. I have my shirts custom made and my cuffs have a button over tab which means I cannot adjust the cuff size by moving a button. My watch is larger than my former Tag and does not fit under - unless I cram it under, but then it's stuck. So - do I just wear it extended out past the sleeve? I think that looks a little like I am trying to show it off. I can have my cuffs on my never shirts replaced, but not the old ones wear the color may have faded. I know - 'first world problems' ... thoughts?

2. With the watch out, it rests / bumps against my laptop (MacBook Pro - not plastic) - should I be concerned that this will wear / scratch the clasp?

Oh - and this weekend I washed it - sort of.....

[codecow]

Which pcar you washing?

[Speed]

A. Time for new shirts

B. get a wrist rest cover. You can get them on Amazon - same color as the macbook. Sticks on / peels off

[analog]

Originally Posted by codecow

Which pcar you washing?

That's my 911 (997.1). Not really fair that I washed that one - I have a BMW X5 Diesel I use for work travel and it's much dirtier than the 911. But - it's still more important to keep the 911 nice. And - it may snow tomorrow or at least rain / be nasty - so the X5 is likely to just get worse this weekend.

[analog]

Originally Posted by Speed

A. Time for new shirts

B. get a wrist rest cover. You can get them on Amazon - same color as the macbook. Sticks on / peels off

Yup - already thinking of 'discontinuing' some of the older shirts. Fixing the others, and just buying more.

In the meantime, not sure. Thanks for the wrist rest cover - looking now....

[codecow]

Originally Posted by analog

That's my 911 (997.1). Not really fair that I washed that one - I have a BMW X5 Diesel I use for work travel and it's much dirtier than the 911. But - it's still more important to keep the 911 nice. And - it may snow tomorrow or at least rain / be nasty - so the X5 is likely to just get worse this weekend.

Nice, I have a 991, 987.2, and a Cayenne S.

[Sublover2166]

Yeah, get something for the metal frame laptop. Metal watch against metal computer is a recipe for a scratched up clasp. Dress shirts with 2 cuff holes would be preferable as you need extra room. And enjoy the timepiece, I have been wearing my TT Submariner for the last 16 years virtually every day!

[analog]

Originally Posted by Speed

B. get a wrist rest cover. You can get them on Amazon - same color as the macbook. Sticks on / peels off

Purchased. Thanks!

[Trouble15]

Glad to hear things are going well with the new Sub. Sounds like it's time for some new shirts.

[analog]

Originally Posted by codecow

Nice, I have a 991, 987.2, and a Cayenne S.

awesome. Where's the Panamera ? I almost bought the Cayenne over the X5, but for what I needed the X5 won out. I am thinking about upgrading to the 991 ....

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by analog

Questions:
1. I have my shirts custom made and my cuffs have a button over tab which means I cannot adjust the cuff size by moving a button. My watch is larger than my former Tag and does not fit under - unless I cram it under, but then it's stuck. So - do I just wear it extended out past the sleeve? I think that looks a little like I am trying to show it off.

Congrats on the new watch.


Here ya go, should solve your dilemma

[NickTruswell]

Only in America!

[codecow]

Originally Posted by analog

awesome. Where's the Panamera ? I almost bought the Cayenne over the X5, but for what I needed the X5 won out. I am thinking about upgrading to the 991 ....

Had the 997.2 first, believe me the 991 is pretty different. You'll want to try it out before pulling the trigger but I love it.

[cop414]

Originally Posted by Alcan

Congrats on the new watch.


Here ya go, should solve your dilemma

[cop414]

Originally Posted by Speed

A. Time for new shirts

B. get a wrist rest cover. You can get them on Amazon - same color as the macbook. Sticks on / peels off

+1, great problem to have though!

[KBM]

That looks... different.

[seabreeze]

Couple of things
If you are getting your shirts made then going forward I assume you have them made with an extra three eights in the cuff

Second I might consider ordering up one white or whatever your favorite shirt is with the new cuff. That can be a go to shirt when you are most worried

Third I think you wear it beyond the cuff on your existing shirts. Except if you find yourself in a circumstance where it would not be desirable to show the watch then tuck it in

[analog]

Originally Posted by seabreeze

Couple of things
If you are getting your shirts made then going forward I assume you have them made with an extra three eights in the cuff

Second I might consider ordering up one white or whatever your favorite shirt is with the new cuff. That can be a go to shirt when you are most worried

Third I think you wear it beyond the cuff on your existing shirts. Except if you find yourself in a circumstance where it would not be desirable to show the watch then tuck it in

That's the plan. I am ordering some Monday and am having my profile updated for a larger left cuff. Good ideas - thanks.

[datejusting]

Leave the cuff unbuttoned and it will hang down over the watch. Won't be so noticeable.

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Originally Posted by Alcan

Congrats on the new watch.


Here ya go, should solve your dilemma