When I was a kid and watched Sea Hunt...

with Mike Nelson, Lloyd Bridges, he always wore a Submariner and I wanted that watch bad, as I was into scuba diving!

Many years passed and I was fortunate enough to get a Gold GMT master, what a first watch it had a brown dial and bezel, beautiful.
I was able to own many a Rolex after that and only changed my loyalty because of all the knockoffs! Next came the Pateks, Royal Oaks of which
I still own a AP Royal Oak chronograph.

My everyday watch for the past 10 years has been a Sea Dweller, which because of the exclusivity of the Sea dweller didn't get knocked off.

From the day I saw the Deep Sea, it was love at first sight and I made it my business to add this model to my collection. I must say that this
watch is the finest construction of any Rolex I have had the pleasure to own. The bracelet is a work of art, solid as a rock, my love affair has been rekindled.
When I ordered the Deep Sea, my intention was to change the braclet for a RubberB band, after experiencing the new Rolex bracelet, I have not given the
RubberB band a single thought! and my next step is to sell or trade my two remaining watches to get my grubby little hands on a Gold Submariner with a black dial.

It's a rest feeling to come home to my first love!

Jeff

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Can't recall the last time I posted in the Rolex Forum.

By: CaliforniaJed : December 7th, 2013-22:12

Turns out the newest watch in the CaliforniaJed household is indeed a Rolex, though this one belongs to Mrs. CaliforniaJed. I am admittedly envious! Without further adieu, 118205 makes its appearance. I had to make her take it off for the photograph -- on...

You should more often post. And try to go for a tie match. Oe for her, one for you! ;) [nt]

By: amanico : December 7th, 2013-22:45

I had a 118209 on the President bracelet that I regret letting go. Maybe another, but with a brown dial. The last one was a Rhodium Roman. Do you have a favorite?

I used to own this one, which I loved a lot.

By: amanico : December 7th, 2013-23:35

166200. But I a more attracted by the Professional line, I must confess... A nice modern GMT, for example? Best, Mon Cher Confrere. Nicolas ...

I've had many, Nicolas.

By: CaliforniaJed : December 7th, 2013-23:48

I still own a 116200, which is a bullet-proof, workhorse of a watch , and a true value at today's prices. In truth, all the modern Rolex watches are well finished and perform splendidly. There was a period of time when I began to think less of Rolex as I ...

You described it very well. We are many to have started with Rolex.

By: amanico : December 7th, 2013-23:50

To have taken our distances with the brand, then to come back to it. Yes, I must say that the latest GMT is tempting. Will tell you what I will do at the next Basel Fair. Just to be sure... Best! Nicolas

Yes, I am with you.

By: CaliforniaJed : December 8th, 2013-07:01

I would be blue, if I could have had Pepsi!

When I was a kid and watched Sea Hunt...

By: jeffreysaul : December 8th, 2013-13:50

Though I do not own one,

By: CaliforniaJed : December 9th, 2013-13:53

I share your admiration for the Deep Sea. It's a fantastic beast of a watch for sure. Best, CaliforniaJed

36MM looks great on many ladies!

By: patrick_y : December 9th, 2013-09:15

There's another lady in California on PuristSPro who wears a rose gold Day Date as well! Might even be on an Oyster bracelet. Great watch! And congrats!

Mrs. CaliforniaJed

By: CaliforniaJed : December 9th, 2013-13:58

wears a Daytona, too! ...

Brings back fond memories...

By: patrick_y : December 10th, 2013-08:30

I remember about five years ago, we had a luncheon in Los Angeles, and Mrs. CaliforniaJed was wearing that watch! But I wonder if she likes your Journe... I've known many women to be attracted to Journe's watches.

She may, Patrick, but

By: CaliforniaJed : December 10th, 2013-08:51

to quote Charlton Heston, "She'll have to pry it from my cold, dead wrist!" :-)

Great pickup and congrats to Mrs CaliforniaJed

By: ocwatching : December 18th, 2013-08:46

great minds think alike...great piece Happy holiday to you and yours! and I believe Mrs. CaliforniaJed and Mrs OcWatching have almost identical collections.. TTR1931 US and Daytona... ...

Looks great!

By: patrick_y : December 18th, 2013-10:37

36MM of rose gold looks great on the ladies!

What are the odds of two women

By: CaliforniaJed : December 18th, 2013-13:24

each owning that JLC and that Rolex? (Though their dials do differ, to be fair!) Mrs. ocwatching's Rolex is beautiful. Nice choice! Happy holidays to you both! Best, CaliforniaJed