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ar0821 · 1 March 2018, 10:38 PM

Hi, new to this thread. Don't know much about watches, but have been doing my research for the past few months and met with some rolex dealers. Planning to get one for my fiance as a wedding/30th gift but torn between the:

Datejust 41 two tone with the champagne dial or the Sub two tone with the blue dial.

Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Kiddodoc · 1 March 2018, 10:44 PM

First of all, welcome to TRF!
I would recommend the TT blue sub of the two you mentioned. The bluesy is such a beautiful watch. DJ is a great watch but the sub he can take diving and snorkeling. My wife bought me a TT Daytona for my wedding gift! He will b stoked. BTW, most on here don't like TT watches.

BzKneez · 1 March 2018, 10:53 PM

Both are great watches. I own the sub and my wife has the 2 tone datejust. I find the datejust can be worn daily and as well for formal occasions with the exception of black tie/black suit. The same goes for the sub two tone but you might have just a little harder time matching the watch with clothes due to its blue face (that's just me though)

One thing with the choice of the blue 2 tone sub is that you'll see less of them around on other people. I do often see steel subs as well as 2 tone datejusts on people.

Tough choice... my vote goes to the 2 tone sub blue face

scarabei · 1 March 2018, 11:11 PM

The question is, can she pull off that big of a watch? I would consider a Datejust 31 as a much more sensible and elegant option:
https://www.rolex.com/watches/dateju...8240-0025.html

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opawlows · 1 March 2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarabei

The question is, can she pull off that big of a watch? I would consider a Datejust 31 as a much more sensible and elegant option:
https://www.rolex.com/watches/dateju...8240-0025.html

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Perhaps the fiancee is a male?

Trek737 · 1 March 2018, 11:30 PM

Wish you would of clarified the gender in the first post... Oh well... Deleted my original post...

And yes... Sub TT... As I own that one and really love it...

ar0821 · 1 March 2018, 11:50 PM

sorry should've said he's a male.

Swiss Mad! · 2 March 2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Trek737

Wish you would of clarified the gender in the first post... Oh well... Deleted my original post...

And yes... Sub TT... As I own that one and really love it...

OP did. Is fiance not clear enough?

Fiancee is female.

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Trek737 · 6 March 2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

OP did. Is fiance not clear enough?

Fiancee is female.

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Yes but during the 15 min before she wrote that I was trying to compose a post and load pics of Lady's DJ... Wasn't until I posted then read what had been written while I was busy typing
that I saw which gender the watch was intended for...

No big deal..

So what did you decide on the watch...

AK797 · 1 March 2018, 11:12 PM

For fiancée I'd go DJ41 and TT chocolate dial, bet she will love it.

ar0821 · 1 March 2018, 11:13 PM

thank you all!

ar0821 · 1 March 2018, 11:13 PM

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

scarabei · 1 March 2018, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

A sub it is then. 41mm Datejust is an ugly, disproportionate fad. It makes me think Rolex is trying to compete with Michael Kors, when it should be the other way around 🤪

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Jack T · 2 March 2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by scarabei

A sub it is then. 41mm Datejust is an ugly, disproportionate fad. It makes me think Rolex is trying to compete with Michael Kors, when it should be the other way around ��

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That's as harsh a criticism of the new DJ41 as I have read. I'm not a big fan either, I love my classic 36mm, but I don't think the proportions are all that out of whack, more tapered bezel than the DJII.

Dirt · 2 March 2018, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

That's as harsh a criticism of the new DJ41 as I have read. I'm not a big fan either, I love my classic 36mm, but I don't think the proportions are all that out of whack, more tapered bezel than the DJII.

I don't know about it being a harsh criticism

But my enduring perception is that it was a load of garbage

datejustrms · 2 March 2018, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarabei

A sub it is then. 41mm Datejust is an ugly, disproportionate fad. It makes me think Rolex is trying to compete with Michael Kors, when it should be the other way around 🤪

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Really? I don't think Rolex is trying to compete with Michael Kors.

superdog · 2 March 2018, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarabei

A sub it is then. 41mm Datejust is an ugly, disproportionate fad. It makes me think Rolex is trying to compete with Michael Kors, when it should be the other way around 🤪

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LMAO.

I could not disagree more. Most balanced watch I have.

danlar · 2 March 2018, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

LMAO.

I could not disagree more. Most balanced watch I have.

I second this.

If you think about it, none of the Rolex watches have even proportions. Even the Sub is "disproportionate."
Just look at the hands vs the hour markers. Different sizes, shapes, etc. Yet, it is arguably the most iconic watch in the world.

I guess we should all throw away our disproportionate Rolex watches. Especially our watches > 36mm because this has got to be the decade, not the past two decades, that "the big watch trend" will finally end lol

watchwatcher · 1 March 2018, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

Well, then. This one, no doubt.

scarabei · 1 March 2018, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well, then. This one, no doubt.

Precisely!

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superstarmar · 4 April 2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well, then. This one, no doubt.

Yes this one ... blue dial sub TT ...

Jack T · 2 March 2018, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

As I read the first few posts, I thought some people were a bit presumptuous; glad you cleared that up.

I am indifferent on DJ41 and if the Sub I'd go with the black dial.

Have fun deciding, it won't be easy!!

AK797 · 2 March 2018, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

Ah, well I'd lean more Blue Subc but I still love the chocolate DJ41 but then I'm a Gemini. I had both dials.

904VT · 28 March 2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Ah, well I'd lean more Blue Subc but I still love the chocolate DJ41 but then I'm a Gemini. I had both dials.

Put that gold Sub away Neil, every time I see it, just too tempting and I'm being pulled subconsciously to my car to head to the AD to purchase

It's just too nice

Roy Webber · 2 March 2018, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

lol :omg::omg:

Yobber76 · 5 March 2018, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

Well then based on the advice, buy yourself the Datejust 41 two tone with the champagne dial. Problem solved!

And buy your fiancé the Sub-whatever.

c41006 · 1 March 2018, 11:18 PM

My vote goes to the Sub

ar0821 · 1 March 2018, 11:24 PM

thanks again everyone, was leaning towards the sub as well.

zjd168 · 1 March 2018, 11:27 PM

sub

ar0821 · 1 March 2018, 11:28 PM

seems like sub it is!

1 March 2018, 10:38 PM	#1
ar0821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Clifton Posts: 18	Datejust 41 vs Sub Hi, new to this thread. Don't know much about watches, but have been doing my research for the past few months and met with some rolex dealers. Planning to get one for my fiance as a wedding/30th gift but torn between the: Datejust 41 two tone with the champagne dial or the Sub two tone with the blue dial. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Trek737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 397	Wish you would of clarified the gender in the first post... Oh well... Deleted my original post... And yes... Sub TT... As I own that one and really love it... __________________ 116610LN 116613LB 326933 SkyD TT Blk Dial 116660 DeepBlue Wife: 116231 DJ Black MOP set w Diamonds 178384 DJ White MOP set w Diamonds Last edited by Trek737; 1 March 2018 at 11:34 PM.. Reason: delete...

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1 March 2018, 10:44 PM	#2
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	First of all, welcome to TRF! I would recommend the TT blue sub of the two you mentioned. The bluesy is such a beautiful watch. DJ is a great watch but the sub he can take diving and snorkeling. My wife bought me a TT Daytona for my wedding gift! He will b stoked. BTW, most on here don't like TT watches.

1 March 2018, 10:53 PM	#3
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	Both are great watches. I own the sub and my wife has the 2 tone datejust. I find the datejust can be worn daily and as well for formal occasions with the exception of black tie/black suit. The same goes for the sub two tone but you might have just a little harder time matching the watch with clothes due to its blue face (that's just me though) One thing with the choice of the blue 2 tone sub is that you'll see less of them around on other people. I do often see steel subs as well as 2 tone datejusts on people. Tough choice... my vote goes to the 2 tone sub blue face

1 March 2018, 11:11 PM	#4
scarabei "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Andrey Location: Vienna, VA Watch: 116610 Posts: 149	The question is, can she pull off that big of a watch? I would consider a Datejust 31 as a much more sensible and elegant option: https://www.rolex.com/watches/dateju...8240-0025.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

1 March 2018, 11:50 PM	#7
ar0821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Clifton Posts: 18	sorry should've said he's a male.

1 March 2018, 11:12 PM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	For fiancée I'd go DJ41 and TT chocolate dial, bet she will love it.

1 March 2018, 11:13 PM	#11
ar0821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Clifton Posts: 18	thank you all!

1 March 2018, 11:18 PM	#27
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	My vote goes to the Sub

1 March 2018, 11:24 PM	#28
ar0821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Clifton Posts: 18	thanks again everyone, was leaning towards the sub as well.

1 March 2018, 11:27 PM	#29
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	sub

1 March 2018, 11:28 PM	#30
ar0821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Clifton Posts: 18	seems like sub it is!

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