The hunt for the perfect dress watch - Rolex 116234

[childishthing]

Guys this is exactly what I'm looking for. After seeing it on Hodinkee's Youtube channel; one of their "A week on the wrist" videos - I was instantly in love. I've never been turned on by the Datejust until recently, but I think it was because of the older looking jubilee bracelet. This newer version is perfect. 36mm case, stainless steel/white gold, silver dial, stick markers, traditional date window... I want one.

 

I've gone to a few vendors websites, but only have been able to find similar watches... this exact watch seems to be difficult to find.

 

Q: Is there a TD that carries these?

Q: If not, is my only option to "franken" one myself from a similar rep? ( or purchase a gen, or course )

 

 

 

Thank you for taking the time

Edited November 8, 2014 by childishthing

[Limztf]

If you're willing to spend..you can PM Mymanmatt for a quote

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[vecspeed12]

i have a Gen version of this in black and its pretty awesome. i feel like it matches anything i wear. 

[droptopman]

Yes mymanmatt would be a great choice for a build like this. This specific gen dial is somewhat hard to come buy for a reasonable price though. I have been looking to change out my champagne dial for this dial on my tt DJ. Here is a pic of my 116233 franken built by Matt. I used a jub but you could go with an oyster instead.

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[sor@mail.technion.ac.il]

+1 on mymanmatt. He does awesome work on any price range, if you wait long enough here can usually also find a good dials, or you can just look for them yourself on the bay.

[childishthing]

Yes mymanmatt would be a great choice for a build like this. This specific gen dial is somewhat hard to come buy for a reasonable price though. I have been looking to change out my champagne dial for this dial on my tt DJ. Here is a pic of my 116233 franken built by Matt. I used a jub but you could go with an oyster instead.

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Very nice watch, I would love to see more pictures of it.

[Nightwatch]

For a perfect one mymanmatt is the way to go, but be prepared to spend a substantial little. The DJII 41mm version TD´s carry (creamy white - not bright white and other numerals) is this one

 

[childishthing]

Just PM'd matt and he told me that he can do it... now to find out how much it's going to cost me

[droptopman]

My experience has been that it is worth it. Matt has done several builds for me and his work is always exceptional. A true gentleman and professional.

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[Ezio]

Very nice watch, I would love to see more pictures of it.

Jeez drop you know i love that DJ how is the gold Holding up Any wear ??

[droptopman]

Jeez drop you know i love that DJ how is the gold Holding up Any wear ??

Thank you. It wears excellent. Dial, bezel, crystal and crown are genuine so no worry there. Matt sources these bracelets and they are very well made. I have no fear to wash or polish if needed. Could wear daily I believe and would last a long time. If I remember the end links are solid gold and the rest is wrapped. One of my best friends has a new gen exactly like this and the comparison is spot on. He was not happy to find out what I paid versus what he paid. Here are some more pics:

She doesn't get as much wrist time these days as I have been bitten by the vintage bug...

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[Ezio]

Drop you know that is like porn to me those pictures

Ever since my gen was stolen i miss it alot

If you ever sell you know who to pm first

[Electric]

I’m all in to this as well. Recently too. The ARF is looking amazing. I’m thinking of getting both bracelets.


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