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Old 1 October 2018, 07:13 AM   #1
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Wimbledon dial, fad?

I’m gonna get one from davidsw tonight regardless but I wanted to start the convo, do y’all think the Wimbledon dial is a fad or timeless

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Old 1 October 2018, 07:24 AM   #2
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I wouldn’t call it a fad, but I did find it to be a little too busy. I traded David SW last Saturday, for a Fluted Oyster Blue stick, and my TT Jub slate green Roman.
I had an issue with TT, Jub, and dial face. The dial just didn’t seem concentric, I didn’t like the gaps, and couldn’t make a solid call on what minute I was working on.also no Lume.
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Old 1 October 2018, 07:30 AM   #3
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It's a masterpiece..and framed in a 2 tone rose gold jubilee bracelet and flutted bezel it's a work of art..
That's my dream watch...
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Old 1 October 2018, 07:41 AM   #4
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I was originally gong for the silver dial at first but decided not to play it safe, although I love the silver dial when this version came out this year in SS I was all in. I guess this is really not the Wimbledon dial because it's not a TT with yellow or rose gold hands? But fad? I don't think so..

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Old 1 October 2018, 08:32 AM   #5
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I was originally gong for the silver dial at first but decided not to play it safe, although I love the silver dial when this version came out this year in SS I was all in. I guess this is really not the Wimbledon dial because it's not a TT with yellow or rose gold hands? But fad? I don't think so..

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How does this feel next to your 114060, I sold mine last year and have been in holding pattern, I do like the smooth with oyster

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Old 1 October 2018, 09:40 AM   #6
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It doesn't really feel smaller but it is lighter and more comfortable around the wrist and clasp. Somewhat noticeable. I also prefer the smooth and oyster. It seems more sporty and they shine well together. If you love and half to have lume this may not be the one.
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How does this feel next to your 114060, I sold mine last year and have been in holding pattern, I do like the smooth with oyster

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Old 1 October 2018, 06:03 PM   #7
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I think the missing Arabic on the "9" looks off



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Old 1 October 2018, 07:45 AM   #8
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I like it.
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Old 1 October 2018, 08:28 AM   #9
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This dial has been around for a while, starting with the DJ2 when it was first released, about 2009 or so. So, I don't think it's a fad. A niche following and market, maybe, but not a fad.
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Old 1 October 2018, 08:31 AM   #10
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I should say I’m thinkng fluted, Jub, not yellow or rose, I am a bit concerned on no lume

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Old 1 October 2018, 08:32 AM   #11
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I had a TT DJ2 with this dial about 6 years ago! It looked good then and still does today so not sure it’s a fad, there’s certainly not excessive hype it’s a really nice dial.
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Old 1 October 2018, 08:38 AM   #12
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Cool dial, be better with lume though
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Old 1 October 2018, 08:44 AM   #13
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Wimbledon dial, fad?

I think it looks amazing with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet


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Old 3 October 2018, 04:35 PM   #14
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I think it looks amazing with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet


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It sure does. For the record, I owned several Rolex watches over the last 25 years and without a doubt this is my favorite. Yes, no lume on the dial except for that big stick at 9: but the hand glow with chromalight so reading the time is easy.

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Old 1 October 2018, 08:49 AM   #15
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Today was the first time I tried a jub on seriously considering it, I felt the claps broke it up a bit but I guess you get used to it?


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Old 1 October 2018, 09:07 AM   #16
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I just traded my wimbledon dial datejust. I really liked the look of it but biggest issue, and it's been said many times in this thread, NO LUME.
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Old 1 October 2018, 09:43 AM   #17
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It’s nice
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Old 1 October 2018, 09:46 AM   #18
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If I had a DJ, it'd be this one
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Old 1 October 2018, 10:08 AM   #19
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Its been around for a long time already.
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Old 1 October 2018, 12:33 PM   #20
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Does Rolex make fad watches?
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Old 1 October 2018, 01:05 PM   #21
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That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.
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Old 1 October 2018, 01:26 PM   #22
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That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.
Agreed,WTF where they thinking?
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Old 1 October 2018, 01:33 PM   #23
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That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.
after having owned a 114060 which is literally the exact opposite dial wise I am starting to lean that way!

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Old 2 October 2018, 02:42 AM   #24
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That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.
Yep, WTF?!?!?
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Old 2 October 2018, 04:21 AM   #25
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I never once thought of this watch as polarizing, but I guess it is. Some people are even willing to be blowhards about it. lol. We're not going to change each others minds. I for one think asymmetry keeps things interesting. Any Rolex with a date complication is already asymmetrical.
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Old 1 October 2018, 02:18 PM   #26
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Did Rolex run out of Roman numeral 9s?


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Old 1 October 2018, 02:54 PM   #27
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Did Rolex run out of Roman numeral 9s?

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The white index marker at 9 is used to balance the white date wheel at 3.

I thought this arrangement works very well, maybe it's just me.
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Old 2 October 2018, 01:20 AM   #28
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It’s not even proper Roman numerals in my book....4 should be IV not IIII
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Old 2 October 2018, 01:38 AM   #29
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It’s not even proper Roman numerals in my book....4 should be IV not IIII
IIII is the "watchmaker's 4" - do a Google.
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Old 1 October 2018, 03:01 PM   #30
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I think there's a middle ground between "fad" and "timeless" -- "small but dedicated following," perhaps?

It's not to my tastes, personally, but this thread already shows that some folks love it.
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