Walked into an AD to try on a Tudor
Walked out with…
Six months ago, I was blissfully ignorant of the world of horology, perfectly content with my old Seiko quartz (kinetic) watch. One day, YouTube offered me a Teddy Baldassarre video, and I foolishly clicked.
I began watching more of his videos, so YouTube fed me more watch channels. Before I could say “Vacheron Constantin”, I was hooked. I then began my months-long quest for my first automatic Swiss watch.
I started looking at Hamilton and Tissot because who would spend more than a thousand dollars on a watch? However, the longer it took me to decide, the more my appreciation of fine watches grew. I upgraded my search to include Longines, Christopher Ward, B&M, and Tudor. I spent hours watching videos, studying websites, and visiting jewelry stores to try on different sizes.
I focused on the Tudor 1926 in 36mm, and yesterday, while on vacation in Teddy Baldassarre’s town (no, he wouldn’t meet with me), I walked into an AD to try one on for one final time. While talking to the sales woman who was showing me the Tudor, I innocently asked, noticing the Rolex display, if they had any available.
Since I’ve been reading about watches for six months, I half-expected her to laugh at me, or brush me off by offering to place me on the dreaded waiting list. Instead, she said, ”as a matter of fact, we have one and it’s a 36mm.” After trying on a few more Tudors and Cartiers, she asked if I wanted to try on the Rolex. Next thing I knew, on my wrist was a Datejust 36, steel and gold. And I could buy it, then and there!
So I had the Tudor 1926 and the Rolex Datejust side-by-side. Fortunately, my wife was with me or I would never pick the Rolex.
My six-month quest for my first Swiss watch is over. I walked into an AD to try on a Tudor and walked out with a Rolex Datejust on my wrist.
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Congrats! Looks great.
You lucky chap ,what a great introduction to Rolex , enjoy your watch
Congratulations! Looks fabulous!
You lucky chap ,what a great introduction to Rolex , enjoy your watch
Lucky that I have such an understanding wife of 36+ years!
This is an absolute beauty! Congratulations on your new watch.
I probably wouldn’t have ordered it in two tone because it’s much more expensive, but I agree. It really increases its appeal. Very lucky, indeed.
Congrats! Beautiful watch! Almost the double to my 30 year old 2 toned DJ except you have lumed indices (at least they appear lumed) and presumably a much better bracelet. Enjoy it!
Rolex Datejust might be the best watch on the planet. I have a 41. Pictures don’t do it justice.
A true classic. Congratulations! Wear it through thick and thin.
Absolutely fire, looks incredible. Congrats OP!
Great choice, looks awesome 👌 congrats 🍻
Absolutely stunning! Enjoy watch friend! 👌💪🥳
Congrats on the purchase. Wear it in good health 😎
Great watch
I hate Rolex for not making 39 mm 😎
Excellent...I wore a two tone DateJust in 36mm for over 25 years. A terrific watch. Enjoy