Rolex Datejust 36 - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

I really enjoy giving my opinion on this great watch (the tone is set). Initially, I had registered on a wish list at an AD Rolex, only Rolex. By forcing a little and making a few regular phone calls to show my interest, it took me less than a year to get the famous call. In the end, I am not disappointed. The size is perfect if like me, you have a small wrist. We can criticize it or on the contrary love it, the Wimbledon dial is incredible and very bright. Finally, the simplicity of the oyster bracelet and the smooth bezel allow for a more discreet and less identifiable look.

What a pleasure to wear this Rolex... It's a Datejust, but which Datejust? It's a 4-digit reference #1603 with a stunning patina dial... and, above all, an Engine-Turned bezel that makes all the difference with a "classic" Datejust with a fluted bezel. When I bought it ten years ago, I was looking for a fluted DJ, but quite frankly, it was impossible to find one with a bezel in decent condition and not completely destroyed by polishing. Guess what? I realized that there were other, less sought-after, less mainstream opportunities with this very atypical bezel! In the end, and with the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to wonder why I chose it by default... The 10 years I've spent with it have convinced me of one thing: it was made for me. Admittedly, it doesn't have a quickset date, the strap is flimsy and it's quite scratched, but it's my watch and I loved it the way I bought it, and I still love what it's become!

I wanted a small watch with yellow gold because I love this material. I came across this model while doing a configuration on the Rolex website. So I visited my AD like many others who put me on the list. A week later I received a call to inform me that my watch was waiting for me at the store. I really love this watch that may seem Bling Bling and it is, but I like it like that. It's always a pleasure to wear it with my other pieces. I wear it in all circumstances, no matter what I'm wearing, because a watch is above all to be worn for oneself and not for others.