So for the last 15 years I’ve been extremely lucky to get through pretty much all the Rolex sports models (mostly the new 6 digit references.)
I started off with an explorer 2 5 digit reference and some original Lvs and was then lucky enough to have been able to buy a Batman, Pepsi, hulk, skydweller, few Daytonas, air king, subs of all guises, some seadwellers..the list goes on.
After some big life decisions, most paved the way for household bills and business deals. I eventually wound up with just the one watch.
Anyhow, it was my 40th last month so have been on to the AD for a watch to celebrate. Well the day came and went with no sign of anything but I have been pestering them a bit and I was lucky enough to pick up a steel 41mm datejust with a jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel with a crisp white baton dial.
I can honestly say, having disregarded the datejusts previously, I can now see why they are Rolex best selling models. I’m really really enjoying the simplicity of the white dial, the classiness of the jubilee bracelet and the polished case. I’m really made up. It’s funny, when I was looking for a wedding gift for my wife, the AD didn’t have her choice of dial but showed us a pink diamond dial which online did it no justice but in the flesh was simply beautiful. It just goes to show that unless you handle watches in the flesh, dismissing models and colour variations out of hand just by looking at photos could lead you to miss out.
For now, after all the models I’ve had the pleasure of owning, I’m made up with a “simple” white dial datejust.
Quite refreshing really to leave all the hype behind and just enjoy a watch for what it is. An elegant day to day watch with a touch of class for all occasions!




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