FOLLOWER REVIEW: Bruce’s Rolex Datejust

Felix Scholz

UPDATE: Click here to read Bruce’s in-depth review of the Rolex Datejust. 

Name: Bruce

Watch: Rolex Datejust

What’s the story behind your Rolex? 

In the early days of my career I had a colleague who showed me two older Rolexes he was sending in for service. He was planning to give one to his son for graduation from university. I naively asked him why he wouldn’t get off his wallet and get his son a brand new watch. He laughed, shook his head and enlightened me about what these Rolexes and mechanical timepieces were all about and what they meant to him.

When – did you get this watch?

About two years ago I had come to a point in my career and life where I felt it appropriate to explore obtaining my first Rolex. We had just achieved a great milestone in our business and after spending countless hours ignoring my kids and researching watches I felt I was ready. Of course I left the Rolex dealer with an entirely different watch than the one I intended to purchase. Funny how that happens…

Where – has this watch been?

This watch truly does everything and goes everywhere with me. I love travelling with it, wearing it at work, black tie events and at home around the house in jeans and a tee shirt. Not forgetting the Rolex Oyster’s history as one of the first great waterproof watches I even wear it swimming at the waterpark with the kids.

Why – do you love this watch?

I love this watch because it symbolizes hard work and endurance in my life. I hope to pass these values as well as the watch to my son as he grows up. I will and do have other watches going forward but this is the only one that I am sure will never get traded or sold.

What does this watch say about who you are?

Having a Rolex Datejust says I value design, engineering and durability. I defy being bound to the latest trends and defer instead to the simplicity of classic aesthetics.

If you could buy any watch tomorrow what would it be, and why?

If I could purchase any watch tomorrow it would most likely be a Rolex Submariner 116613LB, the two tone Sub with the blue dial and ceramic bezel,  which was produced before they switched to the updated sunburst dial. I love that flat blue and I feel it has the potential to be a special watch in the future.