Terry T.
20+ Year Search Completed....Thank You Paul…
I have been looking for a Datejust with a slate index dial, machine turned bezel, and an oyster bracelet for over 20-years without much luck. They seem to be pretty few and far between. I was given one on my honeymoon in Bermuda in 1981. Around 1990 it was lost. Last week one came up on Bob's website saying it was a silver dial but it looked like slate. After my inquiry to confirm if it was slate, it was listed as a pending sale. I emailed Paul Papapostolou and he confirmed it was spoken for. I asked if it became available to let me know but I made up my mind I had missed the boat again. This past MondayPaul advised me it was available. Being that it was my 73rd birthday the next day, I became the owner. Like prior purchases from Bob's it arrived quickly and looks like a new. It is exactly like my prior slate dial Datejust and is the same year of manufacture!! I cannot thank Paul enough for remembering to get in touch if it became available. That is the mark of a super professional. I can now leave my son a watch just like the one his mother gave me in 1981. Back then, new it was $550. It was a lot more today, but worth every penny to close the loop. If you ever come across a slate dial Datejust with May 30, 1981 engraved on the case, CALL me please!!! I am a fan of Bob's watches, and I recommend all to buy with confidence.
Response from Bob's WatchesOct 7, 2024
Hi Terry, thank you for taking the time to share your incredible story with us. It sounds like the pre-owned Rolex Datejust you bought from us was always destined to be yours. What an honor to be a small part of that amazing story and the beginning of a cherished family heirloom. We wish you the happiest of birthdays. Please contact us at 800-494-3708 if you have any questions about your watch or if there is anything else we can assist you with.