If You Only Want To Own 1 Luxury Watch - 5 Reasons Why A Rolex DateJust Is The Best Option At $2000+
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2017
- I get asked every day my recommendation for a luxury watch for those not looking to collect but to have one single "do it all" luxury piece. A few months ago I shared my thoughts on why the Omega Seamaster makes a great first luxury watch. But that was on the assumption it would be the first of many in a collection or part of a journey in collecting. What if you just want one watch or only need to add one luxury piece to an existing collection? The DateJust from Rolex is my top suggestion. In my opinion it has the most to offer and so, today I share my 5 reasons why. From the modernity and rugged dependability of the contemporary 11620 or 116334, to the more affordable vintage charmers like the 16200, 16030 or even quartz versions like the 17013. In terms of history, versatility, value for money, quality, and just the sheer amount of options to choose from, it's hard to beat! I also share which DateJusts I have had the pleasure of owning and a brief history, including a very special guest, sir Winston Churchill himself.
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Hi TGV
My first luxury watch was indeed a Rolex DateJust that belonged to my grandfather. I've inherited it days before he passed, when he removed it from his wrist and gave it to me when he was at the hospital. It's a 1974, 1601 Stainless Steel with white gold bezel, jubilee bracelet, and white Pie Pan dial, with yellow gold hands and stick markers.
not a bad churchill impression lol
Impressed with the Churchill impression TGV sounds like a very tired Michael Caine 😂 loved the video as always.
You are dangerous channel to subscribe to... I need Rolex. I need more watches.
Funny story....back in 2001, I purchased a new two tone Datejust with a porcelain white Buckley (Roman) dial. I showed it to a friend of mine, who was into watches back then, and he commented “it looks like an old man watch!” I sold it a few weeks after, and I have regretted it ever since. The lesson being, if you like it, keep it and make yourself happy.
My now wife got me a vintage datejust as my engagement gift. I wear it everyday and absolutely love it
The way he said: "dosent that make you want to get a datejust" priceless makes me want to get a datejust lol
hahahahah the imitation was even better than the one performed in The Crown tv show.
I used to really like the Datejust 45 years ago, but no longer. Since my Military days I have fallen in love with military styled watches such as a Flieger, Kampfschwimmer and a General Field Watch.
Just bought one last week for my one watch for life. Thanks for the confirmation.
The Rolex Datejust is my only watch because all my other watches were stolen during a break in and my home owners insurance won't pay nearly enough to replace the watches i lost :( but my Datejust just happened to be the watch i wore to work that day so its become very special to me and i never take it off now.
I think for an 'only luxury watch', you're best staying with Rolex or Omega. They have the brand recognition, and good service support. Most Rolexes are a good only watch, especially the Explorer I, Sub, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, and Daytona. From Omega, you'd be looking at the Seamaster 300, Aqua Terra, Globemaster, or Speedmaster (any of them, really).
I have been an avid watch collector for over 40 years. I discovered your channel not long after you started on RUclips and just wanted to tell you are quite entertaining and intelligent. Keep up the excellent work.
I went back to the beginning just to hear your impression of Churchill again. Quite entertaining, TGV!
Objectively, it's a beautiful and undisputed classic, but I don't think I would ever wear one. To me this watch screams Rolex even louder then the Sub, and I've always found them gaudy. But taste are not only subjective, but also subject to change, so you never know...
Agree with your 5 points! I own a datejust and it will be a keeper/ future family piece for my son
Great vid tgv love the Winston Churchill voice lol
My first luxury watch was a Rolex Datejust - stainless steel, engine-turned bezel, on a jubilee bracelet. My father gave it to me during my sophomore year in college in 1985. (My father has a vast collection and influenced my passion for watches. His first luxury watch was a Rolex Oyster Perpetual given to him by his grandmother when he graduated med school.) My nephew will inherit the Oyster Perpetual; my middle daughter now has my Datejust; I bought my oldest daughter an Air-King with a blue dial; and my youngest daughter already has her eyes on a mid-size Datejust. "A crown for every achievement".
This is the crown jewel of my collection. I bought a fake one aged 15 in New York (long gone). Years later I wanted to get the real deal as a 30th birthday present to myself ... but at the time focus was on family and moving home. This year my wife surprised me with a 2017 white gold fluted bezel datejust for our 5th Yr wedding anniversary. A very special watch!!