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fernando
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Why go for gold?

Everyone knows Rolex is more or less a tool watch: sturdy, robust and virtually indestructible. Professionals in their respective fields wore them: divers, explorers, pilots etc. So it is understandable and accepted that the material of choice to withstand the ravages of the elements should be stainless steel.

 Until recently, I was of the opinion that the idea of owning a Rolex meant only SS models. If you want something fancy with precious metals or a dressy watch, there are many brands to consider that are more appropriate.

After acquiring most of the modern day SS Rolex sports model, I began to get bored. I only used them to tell the time and occasionally the date. None of the activities that they were highly engineered to perform in ever challenged them or were they ever subjected to a harsh environment. I’m probably not the only one to wear a DSSD as a desk diver.

Then I came across a TT ‘Rootbeer’ one day and I really liked the colour of the dial and the subtle way the light plays off it. It looked sophisticated and yet rugged at the same time and I decided to pull the trigger on it. In time, I got to like it even more and went to look for a good condition one with a ‘nipple’ dial. That didn’t quite materialize as the ones I saw were in a poor state.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, I chanced upon another ‘Rootbeer’ with an older tritium dial and a jubilee bracelet. It had a slightly different look with the Jubilee and the tritium markers and hands were developing patina. It’s the same watch but not quite the same, if you know what I mean. Since I was enamoured with the first, is it crazy to go for a second with minor differences?

Thanks for your time and indulgence.

Cheers

Fernando

P.S. Nicolas, you asked and I hope I delivered.

This is how I like to wear them now ( after a couple of strong ones)