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#1 · (Edited)
I've purchased my first Rolex: I wanted something different, minus the bezels and with some sunshine; the subtle splash of color kept me cycling back to this version.
This is the Datejust II, #116300GAO.

I purchased it from an established NYC watch dealer. I don't know its year - it comes with no box/ papers; however it was recently RSC serviced / polished - and carries their warranty.

I did need to purchase an additional 1.5" of Rolex SS bracelet links (ouch). Delivery ETA next week.

I'd appreciate any info dating this beauty - it's presented as 2010 - Now.
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#2 ·
Well I can’t give you the insight on it, but I can send a HUGE as
well as DYNAMIC congratulations ahead of time to you !!! 😀😉
And honestly I am not sure I have seen this one, or seen it very
much at all out there. 😲Which shows just how great of a hobby
we get to enjoy every day, as well how amazing a watch company
Rolex is. (y)(y)

Man, it’s a beautiful watch Wrascal !
 
#6 · (Edited)
These eBay " sponsored" watches are handled most expeditiously. This one was purchased Wed evening, shipped from seller (NYC) Thursday (after they added my additional links); it was received at authenticators (Ohio) this morning (Fri), aunthenticated by noon and sent back to FedEx.

FedEx advises it's in their possession and will be delivered (Alabama) Monday morning.
 
#11 ·
So what are your first impressions sir? :cool:;) It seems like it's another one
of those watches that goes beyond even the initial stock pics ! o_O

There's just a real presence about the watch from what I can tell sir. (y)(y)
Seriously, the way the dial is done wth that satin sunray is something to
behold from this side of the screen. So it must be wonderful there in person.
It's like a special effect for the wrist honestly, and that's just the majestic
sunray I am talking about. Because if you add in those stunningly gorgeous
3D numbers things get kicked up few more notches on top of that. Yowza,
I love that kind of thing because it separates itself from other models as
well as watches, but just looks plain cool honestly.

On the one hand you have something that stands out in the Rolex crowd,
but on the other you have something that's timeless and hopefully will be
in your collection forever. It's that beautiful Weascal ! ..Wishing you a KING
SIZED Rolex congratulations here !!! ..Wow, what a looker !
 
#13 ·
Earlier this evening I spot lighted it, the hands glowed bright green while the numbers were BLUE.

First impressions: I like it BUT I question my sanity (vanity) over spending what I did for it; it really went against my Cheap Charlie grain.
 
#14 ·
Well that's neat huh?! o_O:D

You wouldn't actually expect Rolex to have such wild lume, or such a cool
lume combination right?! :cool: It's almost like this nice little surprise added
in at the very end to this incredibly classy marvel imho.

A surprise that adds just the right amount of sport, and fun to this one.

Oh and on questioning your sanity thing, or going against your bang for
the buck grain, I say that it's fantastic that you went for this beauty. (y)(y)
Because it shows that you just honestly really enjoy this hobby and don't
have any walls or barriers in your way to stop you when you like a watch.

So I say just enjoy, and keep on enjoying Wrascal ! 😉
 
#16 ·
Alright that is too cool Wrascal ! :cool::cool::D

It almost looks like a special effect, or as if it is photoshopped, or something
sir, it's that wild. :D Between the way the numbers go, the color of that blue,
and then lightsaber green hands it's an out of this world combination to tell
you the truth ! 💫🌟How do you like it? And does the 15 second gain upset
you? Or is that in the range you might expect sir?

No matter what, it looks, and sounds fantastic to me ! ..Enjoy my friend,
and thanks so so much for the update !!!
 
#17 ·
Does Rolex (or even a generic source) have half sized bracelet links for this watch?

As received it was a tad bit too loose - so I removed one link = More Gooder <sic>.
But a week later my wrist is now a bit larger - and it's too snug.
 
#20 ·
Problem solved. At first look I didn't see any way to make fine adjustments. The following day, with a second look-see (daylight and wearing reading glasses), I observed that it could be adjusted within the clasp.

I also observed one screw that was partially loose. Locktite and a pair of vice grips took care of it.