Author Topic: Rolex Datejust, Oyster Bracelet, Smooth bezel (Read 7643 times)

mars21 · « **on:** March 19, 2015, 10:25:17 AM »

Hi, just brought my first rolex that day... for my wife. First aniversary
Its a Rolex Datejust, Oyster bracelet and smooth bezel, if not mistaken 36mm

Just want to know what do you guys think about this watch?

She was choosing between this and another datejust but with jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel.
i guess i know she wanted the other one but she knew it was outside my budget.
I should be feeling grateful for having an understanding wife but cant help to feel if i should have brought the other one.
So now i am having buyers remorse...

Most people will tell you two key features on rolex is the jubilee and fluted bezel. But having seen plenty of rolex with the jubilee and fluted bezel, guess mine (wifey's watch) is slightly more unique and... discreet.

Just feel like ranting here. Feel free to post your honest opinion

PS. I am looking at the Explorer 1 myself in the future.

dualcarb · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2015, 10:33:38 AM »

You are a true gentlemen my friend. Congrats on your anniversary.
Now back to the watches...both are are nice and the DJ you bought is beautiful. I was considering one for myself. Some would say the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet are classic Rolex hallmarks, but so is the smooth bezel and oyster bracelet.

My grandfather has been wearing his Rolex with smooth bezel and oyster bracelet for over 40 years now, still a classic and still beautiful. It was a beautiful thought for you to buy your wife a Rolex for your first anniversary. Enjoy the watch and the explorer one would be a great companion for the DJ

Patrick

jason_recliner · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2015, 10:47:22 AM »

My wife wears one too. Great watch for people who don't know anything about watches, even they will know Rolex makes a good watch. A few of her friends have one, so my wife wanted one, and they are sized well for small wrists (I think ours is 25 mm diameter). Unless your wife is a BIG woman 36 mm will be way too big for her wrist.

Omnipotent · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2015, 11:55:22 AM »

wow, a datejust for your 1st anniversary...congrats!

no worries about the remorse, you can always flip it for the fluted+jubilee in your later anniversaries

Friedrice · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2015, 05:29:54 PM »

Hi and welcome to the forums. As usual, pictures or it didn't happen.

Can we get a snapshot of your new Rolex? The picture you posted is of a stock photo taken from the internet.

We, as watch fanatics, always love a good wristshot. Also, place a 'I love MWF' card next to the watch when taking the snapshot to show your love and support for our forums.

mars21 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2015, 11:34:44 PM »

Thank you for the comments

i was wrong abt the size. It is 31mm

The clean look is starting to grow on me...

Timeless · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2015, 06:47:58 AM »

congrats, smooth bezel always looks clean

hanz079 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:18:17 AM »

There's no right or wrong.
But my personal opinion is that the jubilee bracelet is the way to go for a Rolex on a lady's wrist.
As for the fluted bezel, some like it, some don't.
I think the price difference is around 4k for a fluted bezel.

But as with all gifts.
Your wife should be happy if it's a gift from you.
No point having buyers remorse.
If you see your wife wearing it everyday, then it's ok.

This is the datejust I got for my wife for our 10th anniversary.
Luckily she did not pick something too outrageous...
She wore it everyday... so I know she likes it... well... she dis choose it herself...

Calibr · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2015, 10:13:27 AM »

Congrats! It's a beautiful watch, there should be no buyer's remorse!

keanewoon · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2015, 07:33:02 AM »

Smooth bezel = smooth criminal
Fluted bezel = billy jean

Both are great songs

jefflwc · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2015, 09:46:14 PM »

Not trying to give you the tone, but isn't specifically requesting for a 'I love MWF' card next to the watch whilst a simple wrist shot would have suffice, a bit snobberish?

IMHO, the only situation that warrants pictures like this is probably when we'd want to put up things to for sale, to prove that is the exact watch that will be up for sale.

Couldn't understand why would the TS need to prove himself to anyone that he actually bought the watch...

Anyway, no offence, just some random thoughts.

Quote from: Friedricetheman on March 21, 2015, 05:29:54 PM

Hi and welcome to the forums. As usual, pictures or it didn't happen.

Can we get a snapshot of your new Rolex? The picture you posted is of a stock photo taken from the internet.

We, as watch fanatics, always love a good wristshot. Also, place a 'I love MWF' card next to the watch when taking the snapshot to show your love and support for our forums.

CKL1213 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2015, 03:02:11 PM »

One who requested and another one who followed.

Narco · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:34:50 PM »

No problem with such picture. Owners gets to do whatever he wants with it and he seems to be enjoying it. People's freedom. He causes no harm.

Mars21, keep it up and celebrate life!

contender · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2015, 07:22:46 PM »

Quote from: CKL1213 on March 30, 2015, 03:02:11 PM

One who requested and another one who followed.

Well lelakinasigoreng .... your turn to proof you have the long list of watches you have with I luv MWF

since you started it .... with the warranty card date as well

mars21 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2015, 07:30:27 PM »

Sorry, no intention of showing off here.
Just wanted to know if I made the right purchase with my hard earned money.

CKL1213 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2015, 07:51:49 PM »

Quote from: mars21 on March 30, 2015, 07:30:27 PM

Sorry, no intention of showing off here.
Just wanted to know if I made the right purchase with my hard earned money.

Relax, nobody saying you are showing off, just wondering why you really responded to the request, I think you are the first one, if I'm not wrong, even the requester himself didn't have such a pic with "I love mwf"

dualcarb · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:12:53 PM »

Quote from: mars21 on March 30, 2015, 07:30:27 PM

Sorry, no intention of showing off here.
Just wanted to know if I made the right purchase with my hard earned money.

Bro...this is a watch forum. A place where people who loves watches share their passion. What you have done is not wrong. You have only earned respect from those of us who know that you love your wife enough to get her a nice watch. We are only saying that you need not follow "instructions" from certain individuals asking for "funny" requests...
Do continue sharing and have fun while you are here...

Cheers/Patrick

hanz079 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:34:23 PM »

Quote from: mars21 on March 30, 2015, 07:30:27 PM

Sorry, no intention of showing off here.
Just wanted to know if I made the right purchase with my hard earned money.

Yup. No worries bro...
You are not a show off.
We love ppl showing pics of their watches
Cheap or expensive, everyone has their poison.

Chipi · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2015, 06:43:58 AM »

Quote from: keanewoon on March 29, 2015, 07:33:02 AM

Smooth bezel = smooth criminal
Fluted bezel = billy jean

Both are great songs

This is the most ridiculous reply i've heard.
And yet ... it sounds about right ...

keanewoon · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:26:34 AM »

Quote from: Chipi on March 31, 2015, 06:43:58 AM

Quote from: keanewoon on March 29, 2015, 07:33:02 AM
Smooth bezel = smooth criminal
Fluted bezel = billy jean

Both are great songs

This is the most ridiculous reply i've heard.
And yet ... it sounds about right ...

haha. was youtubing MJ's performance when replying...

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