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zman5090 · 2 January 2012, 11:17 PM

I brought my Sea dweller in for service to my local AD and started looking at the new watches in the case. I wasn't in the market for a new Rolex but a 41mm Datejust 2 with a blue dial caught my eye and I tried it on. It was love at first sight. After trying on the 41, the 36 seemed small and I loved the larger size. I tend to wear my Rolex 24/7 and I like a watch that can transition from
a suit to jeans. The DJ met my needs. Its been three days now and I believe that the DJ is the most comfortable watch I have ever worn. I was a little wary about the blue dial after years of wearing a black dial but the blue is a metallic shade that changes hue and color depth depending on the ambient light. The band is butter and the accuracy has been perfect and so far. I am thrilled with my new Rolex.
More to follow including a photo.

dddrees · 2 January 2012, 11:30 PM

Welcome to TRF.

Congrats, as I also tried on the 36 mm DJ when looking to get a DJ. I wanted to like it buit just felt the DJII was a better fit for me at 6'3" and easier on my older eyes.

The TT DJII Slate Dial with Green Roman numerals was my choice.

dr3ziz · 3 January 2012, 12:06 AM

I agree to all what you said bro,, I never have given Rolex a second glance because I felt they where too small to my liking. All that changed when I saw the DJII !!
Mine says Hello :-)
Shows us some Pictures dude

HL65 · 3 January 2012, 12:12 AM

Welcome to TRF! Congrats on new watch- sounds like you got a winner!

chicagofan · 3 January 2012, 12:28 AM

Congrats! Welcome to TRF.

zman5090 · 3 January 2012, 01:08 AM

A photo will have to wait for my 16 year old son to wake up. Need a teen age brain to help post.
Thanks for your welcome to TRF. Looks like this will be fun and informative.
I really love this watch. Its so comfortable that I sometimes forget it is there. Then
I look down to see this beautiful blue face and I just smile.
It took me about 6 visits to the AD to make up my mind. The blue DJ 41 was such a leap from my Sea Dweller that I wanted to be sure I was making the right decision. I loved the Sea Dweller so I decided to keep it rather than trade it in for the 4,000.00 they wanted to pay me for the watch. Good way to start 2012.

Andelain · 3 January 2012, 01:09 AM

Pics, or we come after you!

And congrats!

esm · 3 January 2012, 01:10 AM

good stuff.
it is an awesome piece of kit. ejony.

if you do get a chance, pls link up your wrist pix to the DJII wrist pix thread

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ght=datejustII

Alan G · 3 January 2012, 02:55 AM

This is an excellent choice especially for those wanting a big watch.

I have read several articles where people recommend the Sub or GMT over the DJ2 due to popularity and ownership but don't realise the Datejust2 is bigger and suits larger wrists better, whilst I own an original datejust 36mm and a TT Sub I believe the DJ2 is over looked, up and coming and sales must be increasing judging by the interest on TRF.

an Excellent Selection, Enjoy It!

blama215 · 3 January 2012, 02:52 AM

Congrats on new dj ll post pics soon.

The Joker · 3 January 2012, 03:17 AM

Excellent. Me want to see.

Kevin.S · 3 January 2012, 03:36 AM

Welcome to TRF :)
I am thinking about the DJ II also...congrats,and wear it in good health!

Jetjock · 3 January 2012, 03:58 AM

Yes, I am biased toward the 41mm. This one made me a buyer.

jdcross · 8 June 2012, 01:07 PM

Congratulations! I must say that I have had the same experience as yourself and simply had to purchase the DJ II blue dial the moment I laid eyes on it. I did hesistate after trying in on as I found the white gold bezel rather too blingy, but I figure its a Rolex, what else could be more classic?

Sam Philip · 8 June 2012, 03:07 PM

Congrats!

general · 8 June 2012, 03:55 PM

I like the blue as well. Good choice.

Cru Jones · 8 June 2012, 06:11 PM

excellent! congrats.

looking forward to the pix....did you go roman or stick dial?

dalip · 8 June 2012, 06:49 PM

Great choice. Been eyeing the blue stick dial up for a while. Looking forward to pics to see which you have.

SaddleSC · 9 June 2012, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Great choice. Been eyeing the blue stick dial up for a while. Looking forward to pics to see which you have.

It would look great on you Dalip! I say do it:)

masterkiller · 19 April 2013, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

It would look great on you Dalip! I say do it:)

The best pic I have seen of the DJII with the blue dial, I want it...

A.J.R. · 9 June 2012, 01:16 AM

Congrats on the DJII

texex91 · 9 June 2012, 02:23 AM

Congrats.

Looking forward to seeing the smooth bezel version when it hits stores soon.

tkerrmd · 10 June 2012, 04:28 AM

Congrats! Is your son still sleeping??

crowncollection · 19 April 2013, 05:41 PM

Very nice love that dial :thumbup:

Gborough1 · 9 September 2015, 12:13 PM

Hi

I am looking to buy 41mm Datejust steel/white gold fluted bezel online. What is a good price I should pay and any site you suggest?

shijuhussain · 28 June 2016, 11:56 PM

The best thing about the Rolex DJ 11 is the versatility of using this watch,it goes well with almost any dresscode.The formals or the casual,its a watch which can cling onto you in day to day activities....i have bought a blue dialled one and im always excited about this purchase

2 January 2012, 11:17 PM	#1
zman5090 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: cherry hill Posts: 12	41mm Datejust 2 review- love it! I brought my Sea dweller in for service to my local AD and started looking at the new watches in the case. I wasn't in the market for a new Rolex but a 41mm Datejust 2 with a blue dial caught my eye and I tried it on. It was love at first sight. After trying on the 41, the 36 seemed small and I loved the larger size. I tend to wear my Rolex 24/7 and I like a watch that can transition from a suit to jeans. The DJ met my needs. Its been three days now and I believe that the DJ is the most comfortable watch I have ever worn. I was a little wary about the blue dial after years of wearing a black dial but the blue is a metallic shade that changes hue and color depth depending on the ambient light. The band is butter and the accuracy has been perfect and so far. I am thrilled with my new Rolex. More to follow including a photo.

2 January 2012, 11:30 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. Congrats, as I also tried on the 36 mm DJ when looking to get a DJ. I wanted to like it buit just felt the DJII was a better fit for me at 6'3" and easier on my older eyes. The TT DJII Slate Dial with Green Roman numerals was my choice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 January 2012, 12:06 AM	#3
dr3ziz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Aziz Location: London/kuwait Posts: 912	I agree to all what you said bro,, I never have given Rolex a second glance because I felt they where too small to my liking. All that changed when I saw the DJII !! Mine says Hello :-) Shows us some Pictures dude Attached Images

3 January 2012, 12:12 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Welcome to TRF! Congrats on new watch- sounds like you got a winner! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 January 2012, 01:09 AM	#7
Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	Pics, or we come after you! And congrats! __________________ .

3 January 2012, 12:28 AM	#5
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats! Welcome to TRF.

3 January 2012, 01:08 AM	#6
zman5090 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: cherry hill Posts: 12	A photo will have to wait for my 16 year old son to wake up. Need a teen age brain to help post. Thanks for your welcome to TRF. Looks like this will be fun and informative. I really love this watch. Its so comfortable that I sometimes forget it is there. Then I look down to see this beautiful blue face and I just smile. It took me about 6 visits to the AD to make up my mind. The blue DJ 41 was such a leap from my Sea Dweller that I wanted to be sure I was making the right decision. I loved the Sea Dweller so I decided to keep it rather than trade it in for the 4,000.00 they wanted to pay me for the watch. Good way to start 2012.

3 January 2012, 01:10 AM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	good stuff. it is an awesome piece of kit. ejony. if you do get a chance, pls link up your wrist pix to the DJII wrist pix thread https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ght=datejustII

3 January 2012, 02:55 AM	#9
Alan G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Coast of UK Posts: 138	Dj2 This is an excellent choice especially for those wanting a big watch. I have read several articles where people recommend the Sub or GMT over the DJ2 due to popularity and ownership but don't realise the Datejust2 is bigger and suits larger wrists better, whilst I own an original datejust 36mm and a TT Sub I believe the DJ2 is over looked, up and coming and sales must be increasing judging by the interest on TRF. an Excellent Selection, Enjoy It!

3 January 2012, 02:52 AM	#10
blama215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Watch: SUB C 116610LN Posts: 353	Congrats on new dj ll post pics soon. __________________ ROLEX 116610LN SMP 2254.50.00 ROLEX DateJust 16234 Aqua Terra 231.10.42.21.02.001 Aqua Terra 25773000 (wifes) Breitling A1736006

3 January 2012, 03:17 AM	#11
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Excellent. Me want to see.

3 January 2012, 03:36 AM	#12
Kevin.S 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,376	Welcome to TRF :) I am thinking about the DJ II also...congrats,and wear it in good health!

3 January 2012, 03:58 AM	#13
Jetjock Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix Watch: DJII 116333 Posts: 110	New DJ II Yes, I am biased toward the 41mm. This one made me a buyer. Attached Images

8 June 2012, 01:07 PM	#14
jdcross "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 17	Congratulations! I must say that I have had the same experience as yourself and simply had to purchase the DJ II blue dial the moment I laid eyes on it. I did hesistate after trying in on as I found the white gold bezel rather too blingy, but I figure its a Rolex, what else could be more classic?

8 June 2012, 03:07 PM	#15
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!

8 June 2012, 03:55 PM	#16
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	I like the blue as well. Good choice.

8 June 2012, 06:11 PM	#17
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	excellent! congrats. looking forward to the pix....did you go roman or stick dial?

8 June 2012, 06:49 PM	#18
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great choice. Been eyeing the blue stick dial up for a while. Looking forward to pics to see which you have. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

9 June 2012, 01:16 AM	#21
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Congrats on the DJII __________________

9 June 2012, 02:23 AM	#22
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Congrats. Looking forward to seeing the smooth bezel version when it hits stores soon.

10 June 2012, 04:28 AM	#23
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Congrats! Is your son still sleeping??

19 April 2013, 05:41 PM	#24
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Very nice love that dial :thumbup: __________________ watches many

9 September 2015, 12:13 PM	#25
Gborough1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1	Hi I am looking to buy 41mm Datejust steel/white gold fluted bezel online. What is a good price I should pay and any site you suggest?

28 June 2016, 11:56 PM	#26
shijuhussain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Shiju Hussain Location: Muscat , Oman Watch: Datejust II Posts: 3	My new Rolex DJ 11 The best thing about the Rolex DJ 11 is the versatility of using this watch,it goes well with almost any dresscode.The formals or the casual,its a watch which can cling onto you in day to day activities....i have bought a blue dialled one and im always excited about this purchase

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