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Old 19 June 2019, 02:02 AM   #1
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Honeymoon incoming

Recently went on honeymoon to Italy (also celebrating our 1 year anniversary). I have always wanted to get a pair of Rolex with the wife so we decided to visit an AD on our first anniversary.

As per most ADs, no SS models were on display (save for DJs). The wife quickly had her eyes on a chocolate DJ 31. She asked to try on and as soon as she tried on she told me and the sale lady she wanted it. I explained to the sales lady that we want to get a pair of Rolex for our anniversary gift and wondered if she has any SS GMT or Sky D. She went to the back of her store and showed me an Explorer. I looked at it and declined politely as I own an Explorer 2. She then stepped up her game and took out a TT Sky D. I have always admired the Blue/White Sky D. The wife knew my admiration for Sky D so she went to browse to find a matchy one. She tried on TT DJ which she said she "quite like it as well". After being together with the wife for almost 9 years, I know that means "this looks ok to me and I can get this to match your gold watch because I love you". With my initial reason for going into the AD in mind, I politely turn the sales lady down again.

I then decided to give the DJs on display another look. Suddenly a RG TT chocolate DJ41 caught my eyes. I asked to try it on and it just hit me as soon as the clasp closed. I even thought it looked better than the Sky D (no offence!) as it has a clearer dial. Within 30 seconds I decided to get this beauty (although it took me awhile to decide to get the oyster or jubilee bracelet).

The AD also gave us a Rolex duffel bag as a gift (after asking what kind of gift we wanted and I have no idea what gifts there are so I said "surprise me"!) We chatted for a further half an hour while our bracelets got adjusted. We got on quite well that she even invited us to an after-party she was going that evening! We didn't have to nice clothes to put on so we turned her down. This has to be one of my top purchase experience!
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Old 19 June 2019, 02:24 AM   #2
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Chocolate dial rose gold and stainless is a great combo, your watches match so well too!!
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Old 19 June 2019, 02:28 AM   #3
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awesome...congrats
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Old 19 June 2019, 02:31 AM   #4
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Congrats! I also think your new choc DJ tops the SkyD. Plus you made the wife happy...win/win!
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Old 19 June 2019, 02:33 AM   #5
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You did good! Congrats to you both. Enjoy your watches and wear them in good health
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Old 19 June 2019, 02:46 AM   #6
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Wow. What a great way to celebrate your anniversary. Congratulations

Those 2 watches look great and even better together as a pair.
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Old 19 June 2019, 02:51 AM   #7
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Awesome pair. Lovely anniversary presents. Think I have a new favourite in the DJ line up.


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Old 19 June 2019, 02:54 AM   #8
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Old 19 June 2019, 03:10 AM   #9
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Congrats on the anniversary! And great purchase, very nice pair of couple watch

Btw you should thank the guy who is always there to talk Rolex with you over WhatsApp hahaha

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Old 19 June 2019, 10:11 AM   #10
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Wow that’s awesome. Congrats


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Old 19 June 2019, 10:13 AM   #11
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Great looking pair! Congratulations!
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Old 19 June 2019, 10:15 AM   #12
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Congrats! Both watches look great!
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Old 19 June 2019, 10:26 AM   #13
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Congratulations to the both of you. A great pair of watches for a great couple. Thanks for sharing your story.
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Old 19 June 2019, 10:30 AM   #14
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Well done, and Congratulations!
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Old 19 June 2019, 10:37 AM   #15
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Old 19 June 2019, 10:40 AM   #16
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Fantastic, congratulations! That’s an anniversary you’ll both never forget
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Old 19 June 2019, 10:59 AM   #17
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I hope you asked or a call the next time a S/S GMT or Daytona is available.
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Old 19 June 2019, 11:08 AM   #18
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There’s a lot of love for that combo on jubilee, but I’d have made the same choice you did. Stunner on oyster!

Congrats to you both and looks like a great anniversary celebration!
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Old 19 June 2019, 11:24 AM   #19
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Congratulations on your anniversary and a great pair of watches to celebrate! Wear them in the best of health!
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Old 19 June 2019, 11:27 AM   #20
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A beautiful pair of watches you have there.
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Old 19 June 2019, 12:18 PM   #21
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Thanks everyone for your kind comments!

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Congrats on the anniversary! And great purchase, very nice pair of couple watch

Btw you should thank the guy who is always there to talk Rolex with you over WhatsApp hahaha

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HAHA you found me! thanks ever always to be on stand-by and giving me instant comments!

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There’s a lot of love for that combo on jubilee, but I’d have made the same choice you did. Stunner on oyster!

Congrats to you both and looks like a great anniversary celebration!
The "matchy" idea had me thinking of getting a jubilee and I always had the impression that DJ + jubilee is the way forward (the AD even offered to not charge me the extra for changing it to jubilee bracelet). However I just can't see myself wearing a jubilee bracelet (just not my style) and probably would not enjoy wearing as much. After much struggle, I decided to go for the oyster and convince myself the RG/DJ/chocolate dial are "matchy" enough.

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Congrats! I also think your new choc DJ tops the SkyD.
Thanks! That's not I comment I expect from a fellow TRF member given that holy grail status a Sky D owns.
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Old 19 June 2019, 12:41 PM   #22
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Congratulations on your anniversary and pair of great watches!
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Old 19 June 2019, 01:10 PM   #23
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Old 19 June 2019, 02:31 PM   #25
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Beautiful matching pair and congratulations! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip!
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Old 19 June 2019, 10:51 PM   #26
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Nice watches! Congratulations!
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Old 20 June 2019, 12:31 AM   #28
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Great looking pieces, congrats to you both!
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Old 20 June 2019, 12:53 AM   #29
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Beautiful watches and wise to please the lady! Well done!
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Old 20 June 2019, 01:01 AM   #30
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Excellent combo - you choose wisely!
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