Not for everyone but I love it.... Brushed datjust ii

[samuelhuntington]

So I know that most here would never do this but I think all would like to check it out. I just got a bnib datejust ii from davidsw (btw, as most of you know he is a top notch A+++ seller)
After a long debate with myself and flipping four watches, the datejust ii with the smooth bezel is my perfect watch that fits all my wants and needs. The only problem was I don't really care for pcl's, so today I went to my local ad and had them scuff up my brand new watch. I find it to be a great mix of sport and dress and I couldn't be happier. Here are the pics, enjoytel:3711048893.

[bigwatchman]

Why not... looks like styling from an old DJ.

[superdog]

I think that is fantastic!!!

[SaddleSC]

Can you post some closer pics of the lugs? I am curious to see how the AD was able to make the transition from brushed on top to polished on the sides.

On the old DJ, there was a nice right angle there, but the lugs on the DJII are more rounded. Either way, the watch looks great...very unique.

[SALTY]

Good for you! Not only does it make it yours, but it takes a classy, understated, rugged, reliable timepiece to another dimension.

[datejust24]

Yea I like that a lot better

[Magic-Matt]

Congrats, its a very good looking watch and I like your choice on the brush finish. You are absolutely right that it sits right between dress and sporty - a good "hybrid" :-)

Enjoy in good health!

[yld2rob]

Love the blue dial

[Cru Jones]

Well done! Looks great. I, too, would like to see how the lugs were done.

[floater156]

I think it looks good. To me, the bezel is more noticable, because it's the only polished surface you can see (besides the sides). Now I'm wondering how it would look w/ the bezel brushed as well.

[Fiery]

Makes the DJII look a bit like Omega's Aqua Terra. But I like it, good move

[Sous]

That looks awesome

And I thought about doing the same with my Datejust 116200. But maybe in five years when I get it serviced

[travisb]

it's a good look.
Iliked the older DJs with all brushed bracelets.

[427shark]

Very nice, it gives it a more rugged look which I like a lot better

[samuelhuntington]

Here are a couple pics of the lugs, sorry there not the best but just have my iPad to take pics with. I also wondered how the bezel would look brushed. I might try it at some point but am unsure. I was going for a similar finish to the explorer 1 and that has the polished bezel and seems to work. Thanks for all the kind words

[samuelhuntington]

[Mickyfin]

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That is quite a result right there! Looks great.

[Trouble15]

Not bad at all.

[Cru Jones]

thanks for the extra pix. well done "going for it" like that.

personally, i would keep the polished bezel, as i like the brushed and polished contrast.

[Annan]

I like it.

[SohAIS]

Love it

[dr3ziz]

Actually it looks really good ,, but i personally wouldn't do it

[gold canyon]

Gives it a nice, vintage feel. I think if it was me I first would have tried the brushed bracelet only and lived with it for a while before moving onto the lugs. But it's very interesting I have to say.

[msr1]

it looks very nice and different,very original

[Dabo]

I like it. Rolex makes so many watches, you think they'd be able to offer it in both versions. They should have done it with the Milgauss..

[fishingbear]

I like it. I will consider doing that to the new Blue GMT2 PCL if I get one.

[Gharddog03]

Looks awesome.

[kngzfrd]

Looks great!!! Hope you enjoy it!

[cjohns]

Can't see it but both thumbs up!!!!!

[thewatchguy93]

I don't like mods on watches, they are perfect from factory.. However, if you love it.. Thats AWESOME!!