Rolex Datejust 36: A Collector's Unexpected Love for a Classic Size
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Rolex Datejust 36: A Collector's Unexpected Love for a Classic Size

By One day just one watch · Mar 4, 2020 · 20 replies
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In this insightful post, "One day just one watch" shares a compelling story of an impulse acquisition at Schiphol Airport that led to a newfound appreciation for the Rolex Datejust 36. His experience highlights how a watch that initially seemed outside his preference for larger sizes ultimately captured his heart, prompting a reevaluation of his collecting tastes as he approaches a milestone birthday.

A couple of weeks ago I flew from Schiphol AirPort to Dublin to watch a rugby match. At the Rolex boutique in the non Schengen area of Schiphol they only had 5 watches available, 4 two tones and one all steel Datejust 36 with a Jubilee bracelet. I usually wear bigger watches from at least 40 mm, but don’t ask me why, this Datejust just screamed ‘buy me, you won’t regret it’, so I did! Now, one month later I must admit that I truly love it. It does not look or feel small, probably because of the white dial. And combined with blue shirts and sweaters it really pops/ shines. I bought my first Rolex 25 years ago and it was a Rolex Date with a white face and Roman numerals buy with an oyster bracelet. 
This year I am turning 50 years old and I am thinking of buying myself a yellow gold Day Date and guess what size I prefer now...right: 36 mm




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Jurry
Mar 4, 2020

Mine is 27 years old and I still wear it with great joy and pride Plus it has never ever let me down. The dial now looks champagne but 27 years ago was not more silvery Some minor scratches Never been serviced Never broke down And you’re not gonna belief the coincidence but I’m am Dutch was living in Ireland and bought it in Ireland

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One day just one watch
Mar 4, 2020

And with a lot of history as well. I can only hope mine will last that long. Enjoy it for years to come!

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Subexplorer
Mar 4, 2020

You made a great choice. Keep loving and enjoying it so much! Cheers!! Abel

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One day just one watch
Mar 4, 2020

Else I would have been able to match your combo exactly😉 and what a great looking combination you have there!

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Thomas_3
Mar 4, 2020

Mine will never leave me.

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One day just one watch
Mar 4, 2020

Has already claimed it, so I guess it will never leave me (or her) as well😉

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