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dman · 26 May 2007, 02:02 PM

I am one of the few people I guess that can wear 45, 44, 41 and 36 mm watches day in and day out with no problem switching around.

I wear the DJ about three days a week or so and really like it. But I am thinking of switching dials on it. I love the Rhodium dial and the Romans but I am wondering about switching to a dial/hand set with some lume.

I have terrible eyesight and wear a watch through the night. I do have sport watches and use the SeMP as the night/beater watch. But I like the comfort of the DJ and sometimes just want to wear it instead of switching.

What do you guys think and what are some of your favorite dial combos on SS DJ with the old case?

Here's mine.

Any input is appreciated.

JJ Irani · 26 May 2007, 02:16 PM

That is such a beautiful dial, Daren....frankly, I wouldn't like to touch it.

But then the DJ was never ever "hot" on lume. Some of the newer ones do have dials with stick markers and some amazing lume. Other new ones have the similar Lumeless dial like the one you've got.

Tough choice, man. Just go to your AD and ask him to show you the special large AD catlogue which lists several dials for this model DJ....and then go with the one you think would have the maximum lume.

Good luck - JJ

PS: Now get to bed, tosser!

Guinness · 26 May 2007, 02:28 PM

Daren,

I have that exact watch, with an oyster braclet. I love the Rhodium dial in the sunlight, but have been thinking about a re-dial too. I also have commented to my wife about wanting to tell time after dark.

I have looked at the new black dial, w/stick markers. The entire stick marker is "lumed", unlike the older black dials that just had a dot of lume.

Here in the US, Rolex may not even make the switch. The black dial that I like is only offered on the new style DJ.

I will be interested to see what you decide.

walds11 · 26 May 2007, 07:49 PM

Daren, I would do it in a heartbeat. I require a watch with lume. I would just get a silver dial with sticks.

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 May 2007, 07:53 PM

Try THIS link:

http://www.ashleys.de/de/rolex_configurator.html

I like the dial bottom left! And it has hour markers that are luminous.

If you point with your mouse at the dial, the watch switches to the dial you are pointing at

C.J. · 26 May 2007, 09:01 PM

I hate to say I told you so, but

..............
Seriously, bro the white stick dial would look great with that watch and would give you plenty of lume while keeping the dressy look

padi56 · 26 May 2007, 09:17 PM

Well Darren IMO leave it alone as it is as it was made,you have other watches if lume is important.Now myself have never been a fan of stick hands,now say a set of hands like say the yachtmaster with the red second hand IMO would be a improvement.

worktolivelife · 26 May 2007, 09:43 PM

hi D,

why not do what i,ve considered keep the dial but to achieve some added functionality just swop to some lume hands.

steve

Blue Bull · 26 May 2007, 10:54 PM

Its pretty nice as it is.... I would suggest to leave it that way.

Uncle-AJ · 26 May 2007, 10:59 PM

Sleep with a flashlight under your pillow.........................I do.

Before someone else says it...................yes I am a light sleeper.

dman · 27 May 2007, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Sleep with a flashlight under your pillow.........................I do.

Before someone else says it...................yes I am a light sleeper.

Never thought of that one Adrian, LOL!

Thanks for the input all, I am very undecided, so your thoughts and ideas are appreciated!!

mikey · 27 May 2007, 01:47 AM

into this! Then you would have lume and a bit more flash!

dman · 27 May 2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

into this! Then you would have lume and a bit more flash!

I don't like/want any flash.

idoitsavant · 27 May 2007, 02:04 AM

I am more inclined for keeping the present dial. Sticks are nice but never to be sought just for the lume. If lume is very much needed, a digital watch will be nice. Else Luminox and Trasers will be excellent choices.
http://www.luminox.com/

Tools · 27 May 2007, 02:16 AM

I have good eyesight and I cannot see the lume after a few hours, so unless you can find some tritium; you'll need that flashlight to recharge the lume in the middle of the night.

Put a digital by the bed with those glowing 2 inch high numbers and leave that excellent roman example alone.

my .02c

MotoLiam · 27 May 2007, 02:44 AM

I'm with Padi on this one: leave the dial alone but swap out the hands for the YM fat versions. Red Second hand if you're feeling devilish. I'm thinking about fat hands for my GMT ll, but no Red Second.

pennydanny · 27 May 2007, 03:02 AM

I like this dial.
But I prefer the base color is white with roman hour index.

Nice watch anyway

Prince · 27 May 2007, 03:35 AM

Daren, there are very few DJ dials that provide very much lume at all, and the older it gets, the less there is of it.

Your Datejust is beautiful just as it is. It is MHO that since you will not be gaining very much in the way of lume if you change the dial, I would keep yours as it is and use other watches for their lume properties.

Dan Pierce · 27 May 2007, 04:11 AM

[QUOTE][Damn fine looking DJ,Dan Timeless,stylish,exquisite
/QUOTE]

Thanks Chris!

dP

roadcarver · 27 May 2007, 12:58 PM

I wouldn't change it Daren. That is an awesome dial.

I normally spare my DJ on formal occassions and not used at night as my tritium dial has minimal lume and the hands no longer have any. I'm keeping my DJ as original as possible as I've learned my lessons on my first Rolex the 14060.

It had the tritium T<25 dial and I butchered it to have the swiss made dial. Never again.

Submadatejust · 27 May 2007, 06:39 AM

To the OP: That is a stunning dial -- please do not change it!

If you do, I will not feed this adorable puppy any dinner!

Think about it!!!

Prince · 27 May 2007, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

To the OP: That is a stunning dial -- please do not change it!

If you do, I will not feed this adorable puppy any dinner!

Think about it!!!

Well, I guess that cinches it!!!

Dan Pierce · 27 May 2007, 07:18 AM

Quote:

If you do, I will not feed this adorable puppy any dinner!

dP

dman · 27 May 2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

To the OP: That is a stunning dial -- please do not change it!

If you do, I will not feed this adorable puppy any dinner!

Think about it!!!

I just spent enough to buy a used DJ with most any dial on this puppy nursing her back to health.

So, for you I will keep the dial, at least for now.

Andad · 27 May 2007, 12:35 PM

My old DJ (1601) is not original and I have no idea of how it looked when it rolled out of Rolex in the '70s. It has no lume on the dial only a little on the hands - the lume lasts about three minutes.

Hey Bo Bo - great link thank you very much.

dman · 27 May 2007, 12:42 PM

Eddie, that watch is beautiful!!

mikey · 27 May 2007, 02:32 PM

Eddie, your DJ is imaculate. Did you just have it serviced?

Andad · 27 May 2007, 02:57 PM

It was last serviced in November '06.

Would one more taken today be ok?

sub2004 · 27 May 2007, 03:06 PM

DMAN

If you want lume:

1. strap on one of those gorgeous pannies you have, one marker in a panerai has more lume then all the markers in a rollie but together...

2. Buy a $3 glow watch at walmart

3. Alarm clock

If nothing else, think of the puppy,... damn he is cute

dman · 28 May 2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub2004

DMAN

If you want lume:

1. strap on one of those gorgeous pannies you have, one marker in a panerai has more lume then all the markers in a rollie but together...

2. Buy a $3 glow watch at walmart

3. Alarm clock

If nothing else, think of the puppy,... damn he is cute

Well summed up m8!

At least for the time being, I am going to leave it as is. I do have a new watch due in anyday so that one will have plenty of lume for me.

26 May 2007, 02:02 PM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Looking for some advice.. I am one of the few people I guess that can wear 45, 44, 41 and 36 mm watches day in and day out with no problem switching around. I wear the DJ about three days a week or so and really like it. But I am thinking of switching dials on it. I love the Rhodium dial and the Romans but I am wondering about switching to a dial/hand set with some lume. I have terrible eyesight and wear a watch through the night. I do have sport watches and use the SeMP as the night/beater watch. But I like the comfort of the DJ and sometimes just want to wear it instead of switching. What do you guys think and what are some of your favorite dial combos on SS DJ with the old case? Here's mine. Any input is appreciated. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

26 May 2007, 02:16 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That is such a beautiful dial, Daren....frankly, I wouldn't like to touch it. But then the DJ was never ever "hot" on lume. Some of the newer ones do have dials with stick markers and some amazing lume. Other new ones have the similar Lumeless dial like the one you've got. Tough choice, man. Just go to your AD and ask him to show you the special large AD catlogue which lists several dials for this model DJ....and then go with the one you think would have the maximum lume. Good luck - JJ PS: Now get to bed, tosser! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 May 2007, 07:53 PM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Try THIS link: http://www.ashleys.de/de/rolex_configurator.html I like the dial bottom left! And it has hour markers that are luminous. If you point with your mouse at the dial, the watch switches to the dial you are pointing at __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

26 May 2007, 09:01 PM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I hate to say I told you so, but .............. Seriously, bro the white stick dial would look great with that watch and would give you plenty of lume while keeping the dressy look __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

26 May 2007, 09:17 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well Darren IMO leave it alone as it is as it was made,you have other watches if lume is important.Now myself have never been a fan of stick hands,now say a set of hands like say the yachtmaster with the red second hand IMO would be a improvement. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 May 2007, 02:28 PM	#3
Guinness "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 41	Daren, I have that exact watch, with an oyster braclet. I love the Rhodium dial in the sunlight, but have been thinking about a re-dial too. I also have commented to my wife about wanting to tell time after dark. I have looked at the new black dial, w/stick markers. The entire stick marker is "lumed", unlike the older black dials that just had a dot of lume. Here in the US, Rolex may not even make the switch. The black dial that I like is only offered on the new style DJ. I will be interested to see what you decide.

26 May 2007, 07:49 PM	#4
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Daren, I would do it in a heartbeat. I require a watch with lume. I would just get a silver dial with sticks.

26 May 2007, 09:43 PM	#8
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	hi D, why not do what i,ve considered keep the dial but to achieve some added functionality just swop to some lume hands. steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

26 May 2007, 10:54 PM	#9
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Its pretty nice as it is.... I would suggest to leave it that way.

26 May 2007, 10:59 PM	#10
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Sleep with a flashlight under your pillow.........................I do. Before someone else says it...................yes I am a light sleeper. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

27 May 2007, 01:47 AM	#12
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	You could alway transform into this! Then you would have lume and a bit more flash! Attached Images

27 May 2007, 02:04 AM	#14
idoitsavant Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ivan Location: singapore Watch: WGDJ Posts: 177	I am more inclined for keeping the present dial. Sticks are nice but never to be sought just for the lume. If lume is very much needed, a digital watch will be nice. Else Luminox and Trasers will be excellent choices. http://www.luminox.com/

27 May 2007, 02:16 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I have good eyesight and I cannot see the lume after a few hours, so unless you can find some tritium; you'll need that flashlight to recharge the lume in the middle of the night. Put a digital by the bed with those glowing 2 inch high numbers and leave that excellent roman example alone. my .02c

27 May 2007, 02:44 AM	#16
MotoLiam Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worldwide Posts: 150	I'm with Padi on this one: leave the dial alone but swap out the hands for the YM fat versions. Red Second hand if you're feeling devilish. I'm thinking about fat hands for my GMT ll, but no Red Second.

27 May 2007, 03:02 AM	#17
pennydanny Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Danny Location: United States Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 265	I like this dial. But I prefer the base color is white with roman hour index. Nice watch anyway

27 May 2007, 03:35 AM	#18
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Daren, there are very few DJ dials that provide very much lume at all, and the older it gets, the less there is of it. Your Datejust is beautiful just as it is. It is MHO that since you will not be gaining very much in the way of lume if you change the dial, I would keep yours as it is and use other watches for their lume properties. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

27 May 2007, 04:11 AM	#19
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	[QUOTE][Damn fine looking DJ,Dan Timeless,stylish,exquisite /QUOTE] Thanks Chris! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

27 May 2007, 12:58 PM	#20
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I wouldn't change it Daren. That is an awesome dial. I normally spare my DJ on formal occassions and not used at night as my tritium dial has minimal lume and the hands no longer have any. I'm keeping my DJ as original as possible as I've learned my lessons on my first Rolex the 14060. It had the tritium T<25 dial and I butchered it to have the swiss made dial. Never again. __________________ I'm just a cook...

27 May 2007, 06:39 AM	#21
Submadatejust Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 242	To the OP: That is a stunning dial -- please do not change it! If you do, I will not feed this adorable puppy any dinner! Think about it!!!

27 May 2007, 12:35 PM	#25
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	My old DJ (1601) is not original and I have no idea of how it looked when it rolled out of Rolex in the '70s. It has no lume on the dial only a little on the hands - the lume lasts about three minutes. Hey Bo Bo - great link thank you very much. Attached Images __________________ E

27 May 2007, 12:42 PM	#26
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Eddie, that watch is beautiful!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

27 May 2007, 02:32 PM	#27
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Eddie, your DJ is imaculate. Did you just have it serviced?

27 May 2007, 02:57 PM	#28
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	It was last serviced in November '06. Would one more taken today be ok? Attached Images __________________ E

27 May 2007, 03:06 PM	#29
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	DMAN If you want lume: 1. strap on one of those gorgeous pannies you have, one marker in a panerai has more lume then all the markers in a rollie but together... 2. Buy a $3 glow watch at walmart 3. Alarm clock If nothing else, think of the puppy,... damn he is cute

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