The Rolex Day-Date - Unboxing A Timeless Classic?

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@hanumarn7882 2 ай бұрын

Don’t keep it in the box. Life is too short. Pretend to be the Mafia boss and wear it everyday 😎… ofcourse know your surroundings while wearing for safety’s sake. The box may not be as cool as yours, but I have the 228238. It’s only a couple of years old but it’s covered in light scratches and patina. I like it better this way because it’s less blingy. I wear it as much as I can, even on holiday to the beach. It even has a tiny chip in the edge of the crystal around 6 o’clock, which I don’t know how happened. 😅 Good buy! Nice watch! 👍❤️🤩

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it and congrats on yours! Wear it in good health!

@scottwexlin6456 6 ай бұрын

That's a HEAVY hitter, stunning. Didn't realize you had picked this up.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Not sure if I’ll keep it but we’ll see.

@kdids 2 ай бұрын

this is the nicest older DD i have ever seen. ever. it's perfect.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@dannyg6592 Ай бұрын

This is the nicest 18238 I've seen, looks pristine and unworn. Congrats (and subscribed). I am looking for a 18238 in similar condition to complete my collection. Cheers!

@lookingglass5867 6 ай бұрын

👏🏻 Great video ‼️ I am a stick indices man as well. Beautiful watch👍🏻 looks good on your wrist. Perfect size. I have some other interests, but I was thinking of eventually asking our friend about the 40 mm yellow gold black dial stick indices DD down the road.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! That’d be an amazing watch for you.

@manishg214 3 ай бұрын

I have the 18038 with the diamond markers and I love it! Timeless classic ❤

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

Nice! I love those. Thanks for watching.

@edotedy 2 ай бұрын

Thats a seriously great condition Daydate 18238. One day!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 2 ай бұрын

Let me know when you get one!!

@carreralicious Ай бұрын

I have one in white gold and so it’s much less noticeable in public. It’s a great classic Rolex.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM Ай бұрын

Yea, I wish I went WG.

@CJBW335 2 ай бұрын

A beautiful example. Wow you are a very lucky person. In one in 10,000 condition, and with the original box, papers and tags!? It must have been in a safe or something for years and the person has since died. An E serial is from 1990, so it is 34 years old now. I've never seen an example like it. Thank your lucky stars because your boat has well and truly come in! Last check for you to do is hold the Rolex certificate up to the light and make sure you can see the Rolex coronet watermarks, which I'm sure will be there. Don't part with it whatever you do. I'm 71 and I never even saw one like this in my life up to now, and yes I have owned a few steel Rolex watches myself.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insightful comment! Glad you enjoyed the video and watch.

@Cyborg-998 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I wear my 18238 everyday. Mine looks just like yours. Great choice!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

Nice! Thank you for watching.

@Rosay__ 6 ай бұрын

Awesome piece. Thanks for the vid.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks man. We’ll see if I keep it.

@d1653 4 ай бұрын

HEY! I don't know if you remember me but I commented on your video unboxing the patek you bought at retail (I think you deleted that video). I was intrested in your carrer and said I was trying out the stock market. Anyways, since then which was about 4 months ago, I have achived a 8% gain! I love your vids and hope to be in a spot in life where I can afford a watch collection like yours!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Will hopefully have some more videos soon!

@MrMESSI 6 ай бұрын

Timeless piece absolutely gorgeous.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

It really is. Forgot to mention, this one is from 1991 I believe!

@MrMESSI 6 ай бұрын

@@TheRealOriginalDiegoM Is your wrist 6.5?. Fits you perfectly

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

@@MrMESSI probably closer to 6.3”

@anthonyiadarola1201 Ай бұрын

What did you pick it up for ?

@ashishsanon9422 2 ай бұрын

Thinking of buying an 1803 1977 from the same store you bought from. Any advice or tips to look for? Great video btw…..it inspired me to start looking for my dream watch as well! Thank you

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 2 ай бұрын

Glad you got some inspiration from my video! I'd say do a google search for 1803 Unworn/Unpolished, so you can get a real sense of what the watch looks like from the factory. Then compare that to the watch offered at EWC or any other place. Best of luck!

@user-dt9jh3sd2h 22 күн бұрын

I got the same watches but I do have the diamond dial. I agree. I love the 36mm day date. Classics but I love my rose gold root beer

@benson8205 6 ай бұрын

Awesome Diego - congrats on the watch and the channel.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

@michaelfierman3256 6 ай бұрын

I just can’t believe the shimmer of that bezel. It’s dazzling. When they get rounded off they look so sad. Maybe I’m exaggerating, but not too much. Congrats Diego. It’s a true beauty and it does fit you perfectly. Small wrist club unite. Did rewind the day date change a couple of times 🤌🏻🤌🏻

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching and your comment!

@matthewfriend6672 2 ай бұрын

I own the 1803, and it’s timeless! It’s beautiful, and I wear it everyday. These are Fantastic time pieces, no matter what year they are! Cheers, Matt👍😃

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on the 1803. Those have beautiful pie-pan dials!

@matthewfriend6672 2 ай бұрын

@@TheRealOriginalDiegoM absolutely! That Champaign dial is the coolest 😃😃👍

@RabbitWatchShop 4 ай бұрын

Even the green caseback sticker is in very good condition. Overall, it's somewhat of a NOS daydate. Congrats. From my perspective, the daydate president and pearlmaster (discontinued) are the pinnacle of Rolex.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Think I’ll wear it tomorrow now!

@RabbitWatchShop 4 ай бұрын

haha. Awesome! @@TheRealOriginalDiegoM

@EddieMav 6 ай бұрын

Hands down best unboxing video on KZfaq of a champagne dial DD! I disagree with you however, I think this watch suits you PERFECTLY, looks phenomenal on your wrist

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I’ll try and wear it this week at work!

@peterlulgjuraj1233 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch were did u get it from and what did you pay for it

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

I got it from European Watch Company. Thanks for watching.

@dudumotta1790 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch! Great great taste. Where exactly did you get it? You really don't find it everyday.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I got it from European Watch Company. They're definitely out there, but harder to find each day that passes.

@carolynmartin9106 2 ай бұрын

This watch is just perfection.

@bigwillystyle_89 3 ай бұрын

Hi, what year is this from? really interested in finding a mint champagne dial 18238

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

It’s a 1988 I believe. They’re getting hard to find in this condition.

@mbglobal6246 3 ай бұрын

wow, now that is the best day date, 10x better than the modern equivlent

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

I agree. I feel like the modern iterations lose their soul.

@HAL-xy3om 4 ай бұрын

Tony Soprano's watch, beautiful!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

Damn right! Thanks for watching.

@michaelfierman3256 6 ай бұрын

Oh by the way. Those people were the top opera singers of that time

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

In the booklet? That’s awesome!

@artaudcharles 6 ай бұрын

Mesmerizing timepiece. Enjoy!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! I’ll do my best!

3 ай бұрын

Looking at getting the same watch, but not as knowledgeable as you are. I’d also like to find one in original, great condition. What are things I should look for? How can I tell if a watch has been polished? Would appreciate any and advice on things to look for, and if you could get me pointed in the right direction for my search. Absolute beauty of a watch. Thanks

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

I think you just gave me an idea for my next video…how to tell if a watch has been polished. Stay tuned!

@JBGLX 2 ай бұрын

at 2’33’’ you say “ …I don’t know who these people are “ . 😂 really ? amazing !!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 2 ай бұрын

Ha, I still have no idea who they are.

@JBGLX 2 ай бұрын

@@TheRealOriginalDiegoM Plàcido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa are two of the best opera singers of the recent years , specially Domingo that along with Pavarotti and Josè Carreras , made those concerts after the football world cup’s of 1990 , 1994 and 1998 .

@vbhave91 6 ай бұрын

Hey Diego, thank you for introducing me to European Watch Company! Looks like they have a great collection of watches from many brands. I have been on the hunt for a Patek 5167 but was thinking of switching gears to a F.P. Journe Elegante. What are your thoughts on the brand and do you plan of acquiring any of their watches?

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure. I check their site daily to see if they have anything that peaks my interest. If I were you, I’d go for the 5167. It’s timeless. FPJ (as beautiful as they are) may come out of fashion. It really comes down to what can you see yourself wearing daily, and in 30 years.

@vbhave91 5 ай бұрын

Very true! I'll be sure to keep that in mind and keep on the lookout for a 5167. Thanks!@@TheRealOriginalDiegoM

@jeffalex 3 ай бұрын

beautiful!! what’s the difference between 118238 vs 18238?

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

Different movement, clasp, and finishing (note the lugs on the 18238 are brushed).

@davidowen2859 6 ай бұрын

Had my gold day date for 15 years now. Bought it new from my AD. It was actually my first Rolex back in the day when they stocked them and you could walk in and get a discount. Its a beautiful watch but have to say I hardly ever wear it and have come close to selling it. I have so little suitable opportunities to wear it and it just stands out way to much. Attracts the wrong sort of attention I'm afraid so its become a safe queen.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

I really agree it’s difficult to wear, and finding the right occasion…few and far between. Maybe it will be my summer watch. We shall see. Thanks for commenting and watching!

@davidowen2859 6 ай бұрын

@@TheRealOriginalDiegoM Summers even more of a problem Diego. Its a real no no with a short sleeve shirt or Polo. I've found the only way to wear it is with a long sleeve shirt or suit where its visible maybe 5% of the time. Otherwise its just too much in people's faces. Its either the wrong type looking at it or the jealous type. I do enjoy wearing it round the house tho🤣

@davidowen2859 6 ай бұрын

@@TheRealOriginalDiegoM Congratulations on the $20

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

@@davidowen2859yea I’ve found short sleeves…no go as well. Just too much watch.

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

@@davidowen2859haha thanks!

@tonyoreilly7196 4 ай бұрын

The time comes for every watch lover that a DD is on the radar, and that time has come for me too...

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Congrats! Which one are you going for?

@tonyoreilly7196 4 ай бұрын

@@TheRealOriginalDiegoM The platinum ice blue baguette dial, but here is my issue, 36mm classic or the 40mm, your thoughts would be welcome on this point if you have any.

@mitchelllee6267 4 ай бұрын

Great video!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@akcoop 14 сағат бұрын

superb

@briangray966 4 ай бұрын

This particular watch in my opinion looks FAR better when it has paterna

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Agreed! The patina on yellow gold is incredible. Thanks for watching!

@text505 4 ай бұрын

Maybe add a correction at 0:49

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Right? No big deal. Thanks for watching.

@NHM.2024 4 ай бұрын

What a nice watch, congrats!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate you watching!

@levells333 2 ай бұрын

My Favorite Rolex Thanks Brother

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 2 ай бұрын

Anytime! Glad you enjoyed.

@frankieroberts3444 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching!

@Kevinx3 6 ай бұрын

nice

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@WatchesJourney 6 ай бұрын

Enjoy your journey with it

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Think I’ll wear it today!

@theox1458 Ай бұрын

I deleted my previous post. Indeed the 18238, it seems a perfect full set. Congrats and wear in good health. Regards

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM Ай бұрын

No worries! Thanks for watching.

@asphaltfordawanga 3 ай бұрын

How much

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

Priceless 😂

@alimobarhan4662 4 ай бұрын

Hi thank you 41mm? Price? 24gold!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Hey, it’s 36mm and 18 carat. Thanks for watching.

@RobinHood-us7sg 6 ай бұрын

Lezzzgoooo!

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 6 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the unboxing!

@RobinHood-us7sg 6 ай бұрын

@@TheRealOriginalDiegoMit was great man, you have a knack for it 🤙🏻 enjoy the DD 👊🏻

@TNation98 4 ай бұрын

If you want to sell it let me know! What size are your wrists?

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ай бұрын

Considering it! Around 6-1/3 to 6.5”

@GeorgioTheChef 3 ай бұрын

Did you get rid of your 18238?

@TheRealOriginalDiegoM 3 ай бұрын

No, I still have it. Though it’s proven to not be an every day watch (at least not in the winter months). Maybe in the summer things will change. Thanks for watching.