My Watch Story: Fulfilling The Rolex Dream by Thabo Chiloane

“My Watch Story" is a video series starring HODINKEE readers and their most prized watches. For more stories from other collectors and to learn how to submit your own go to: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/my-watch-story-july-1 As a high schooler in South Africa, Thabo dreamt of owning a Rolex one day. After university, he was able to do just that, and this Datejust ref. 1601 has been his everyday watch ever since. He appreciates its lightness, robustness, and accuracy.