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AndyT · 6 January 2014, 08:49 PM

I'm planning to change my GMT2c for a Datejust (SS with Jubilee bracelet, fluted Bezel, Roman numerals)
I like the idea of something a bit more 'classic' Rolex.
My wife has 34mm DJ with a Jubilee Bracelet and Roman numerals and every time I see it it looks so goddam shiny, new and Rolex-y compared to the GMT.

I'm struggling a little to sell the GMT in the UK, but when I do I'll try the white and blue dials and make a decision. I hope I don't regret it.

Anyway.... my question to you all is; Can I realistically use a DJ every day like I do with the GMT? Is it practical?

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drfaulkner · 6 January 2014, 09:19 PM

Absolutely! and I recommend the blue dial.

AK797 · 6 January 2014, 09:25 PM

Yes, very, but if the fluted is too blingy for you, then maybe a smooth bezel or an Aqua Terra esp if you like blue as the Skyfall blue is gorgeous.

TempoKing · 6 January 2014, 09:27 PM

I find the datejust extremely practical

zama · 6 January 2014, 09:35 PM

Most practical of any Rolex IMHO, dress, sports and on a Jubilee the most comfortable Rolex of the lot.

HL65 · 6 January 2014, 09:42 PM

Very practical and Rolex best seller around the globe forever.

toph · 6 January 2014, 09:56 PM

They haven't been in existence for nigh on 50 years because they're impractical...

MonBK · 6 January 2014, 09:57 PM

The most practical model in the Rolex lineup.

zion_rasta · 6 January 2014, 10:09 PM

Hahahah depending on the thread this could go as
GMT II ceramic is "The" Rolex or a DJ?

I am not sure. Practical? Three time zones. Humm.

I am not sure the substitute each other. That is why I have both.

AndyT · 6 January 2014, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zion_rasta

Hahahah depending on the thread this could go as
GMT II ceramic is "The" Rolex or a DJ?

I am not sure. Practical? Three time zones. Humm.

I am not sure the substitute each other. That is why I have both.

I'd love to be able to have both. Sadly that's not an option

benlee · 6 January 2014, 10:11 PM

I don't see why not. My Dj2 is my daily.

Reu · 6 January 2014, 10:25 PM

The 36mm DJ is the all-time classic.

You can't really get any more versatile than that.

threemonkeys · 20 January 2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Reu

The 36mm DJ is the all-time classic.

You can't really get any more versatile than that.

This big time. And congrats.

dysondiver · 6 January 2014, 10:36 PM

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toph · 6 January 2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

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So was George Best.. Didn't make him practical though

cop414 · 6 January 2014, 11:10 PM

Fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet... Wonderful every day wearer in my mind. I'd say go for it.

jvo300 · 6 January 2014, 10:40 PM

Yes.

Cesium133 · 6 January 2014, 11:14 PM

Sure, classic watch. White dial may be more "practical" for everyday use since it will look nice with everything.

AndyT · 6 January 2014, 11:16 PM

Just got to find someone to give me a respectable price for my GMT now :-/
The online buyers don't seem keen to respond, and the AD's offer for PX was insulting.

samsam · 6 January 2014, 11:20 PM

Practical, yes. Replace the GMTII..... Not sure about that.
The important thing is, get what you like better. Try it out first, make decision later.

Robbyman · 6 January 2014, 11:44 PM

Andy, bump me on price.

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VADanno · 7 January 2014, 12:09 AM

Andy, for some (most?) of us, our favorite Rolex changes after a while. Well heeled members just buy a new one. Those of us that stretch to put a Rolex on our wrist have to flip one to acquire a new one. Don't worry, yours will sell. When it does, you will be able to put another Rolex on your wrist. I'm keen to get a classic Tudor Chrono, but need my Turn-O-Graph to sell before I do so. I second all the comments that the 36mm Oyster case is an all-time classic. My next Rolex will be a yellow gold President. That will take an outstanding year for the business. Hopefully 2014 is that year!

jjnd08 · 7 January 2014, 12:15 AM

Andy, I have been into Rolex watch world for about a year, and my tastes have changed multiple times during that year (I largely blame this forum for that)!

My 36mm TT DJ on jubilee with a fluted bezel was my daily wearer for about 8 months. It goes with everything, and super comfortable. I am selling it now, and DJ2 is now my current daily watch. Either one will work for you.

Brenngun · 7 January 2014, 12:34 AM

I love my DJII with fluted bezel. It's definitely more blingy than my Sub or ExpII. The real question is why do you want to change. Is it all about the bling or do you just not use the GMT functions. A lot of people I've talked to who own multiple function watches hardly if ever actually use the functions on a regular basis. It's really about the look not the functions for them. If you don't use the GMT functions and like the DJ looks more then it's a good decision.

Rolex74 · 7 January 2014, 01:02 AM

DJII is a great watch!

phils · 7 January 2014, 01:03 AM

DJ is practical, but not as practical as the GMTIIc which has capabilities of three time zones, rotating bezel to time things/events, and use as a compass.
I would keep the GMT and save for a DJ. That would give you time to think about it.

jjnd08 · 7 January 2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by phils

DJ is practical, but not as practical as the GMTIIc which has capabilities of three time zones, rotating bezel to time things/events, and use as a compass.
I would keep the GMT and save for a DJ. That would give you time to think about it.

How do you use the GMT as a compass?

Brenngun · 7 January 2014, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phils

DJ is practical, but not as practical as the GMTIIc which has capabilities of three time zones, rotating bezel to time things/events, and use as a compass.
I would keep the GMT and save for a DJ. That would give you time to think about it.

Wow a compass!!!!! This is new. I got to have another closer look at the GMT for my next watch. I'm aways getting lost.

There's no doubt the GMT has some great functions but that doesn't make it more practical especially if you don't use the functions.

Annan · 7 January 2014, 01:23 AM

Absolutely classic IMO. As far as practicality, the only drawback is lack of tracking multiple time zones as the GMT can do.

Roller07 · 7 January 2014, 01:32 AM

Most definitely.

6 January 2014, 08:49 PM	#1
AndyT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Andy Location: Birmingham, UK Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 62	Is a Datejust practical? I'm planning to change my GMT2c for a Datejust (SS with Jubilee bracelet, fluted Bezel, Roman numerals) I like the idea of something a bit more 'classic' Rolex. My wife has 34mm DJ with a Jubilee Bracelet and Roman numerals and every time I see it it looks so goddam shiny, new and Rolex-y compared to the GMT. I'm struggling a little to sell the GMT in the UK, but when I do I'll try the white and blue dials and make a decision. I hope I don't regret it. Anyway.... my question to you all is; Can I realistically use a DJ every day like I do with the GMT? Is it practical? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary and those who don't. ________________________ If you have a vote, use it! Last edited by AndyT; 6 January 2014 at 08:51 PM.. Reason: Remove image

6 January 2014, 09:35 PM	#5
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Most practical of any Rolex IMHO, dress, sports and on a Jubilee the most comfortable Rolex of the lot. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

6 January 2014, 09:42 PM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Very practical and Rolex best seller around the globe forever. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 January 2014, 09:56 PM	#7
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	They haven't been in existence for nigh on 50 years because they're impractical... __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 January 2014, 10:09 PM	#9
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Hahahah depending on the thread this could go as GMT II ceramic is "The" Rolex or a DJ? I am not sure. Practical? Three time zones. Humm. I am not sure the substitute each other. That is why I have both. __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

6 January 2014, 09:19 PM	#2
drfaulkner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Daniel Location: Malaysia Watch: Expl II, TT DJII Posts: 420	Absolutely! and I recommend the blue dial.

6 January 2014, 09:25 PM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes, very, but if the fluted is too blingy for you, then maybe a smooth bezel or an Aqua Terra esp if you like blue as the Skyfall blue is gorgeous.

6 January 2014, 09:27 PM	#4
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I find the datejust extremely practical

6 January 2014, 09:57 PM	#8
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	The most practical model in the Rolex lineup.

6 January 2014, 10:11 PM	#11
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I don't see why not. My Dj2 is my daily.

6 January 2014, 10:25 PM	#12
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	The 36mm DJ is the all-time classic. You can't really get any more versatile than that.

6 January 2014, 10:36 PM	#14
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	iconic

6 January 2014, 11:10 PM	#16
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet... Wonderful every day wearer in my mind. I'd say go for it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

6 January 2014, 10:40 PM	#17
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Yes.

6 January 2014, 11:14 PM	#18
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Sure, classic watch. White dial may be more "practical" for everyday use since it will look nice with everything.

6 January 2014, 11:16 PM	#19
AndyT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Andy Location: Birmingham, UK Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 62	Just got to find someone to give me a respectable price for my GMT now :-/ The online buyers don't seem keen to respond, and the AD's offer for PX was insulting. __________________ There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary and those who don't. ________________________ If you have a vote, use it!

6 January 2014, 11:20 PM	#20
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Practical, yes. Replace the GMTII..... Not sure about that. The important thing is, get what you like better. Try it out first, make decision later.

6 January 2014, 11:44 PM	#21
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Andy, bump me on price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2014, 12:09 AM	#22
VADanno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 408	Andy, for some (most?) of us, our favorite Rolex changes after a while. Well heeled members just buy a new one. Those of us that stretch to put a Rolex on our wrist have to flip one to acquire a new one. Don't worry, yours will sell. When it does, you will be able to put another Rolex on your wrist. I'm keen to get a classic Tudor Chrono, but need my Turn-O-Graph to sell before I do so. I second all the comments that the 36mm Oyster case is an all-time classic. My next Rolex will be a yellow gold President. That will take an outstanding year for the business. Hopefully 2014 is that year!

7 January 2014, 12:15 AM	#23
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Andy, I have been into Rolex watch world for about a year, and my tastes have changed multiple times during that year (I largely blame this forum for that)! My 36mm TT DJ on jubilee with a fluted bezel was my daily wearer for about 8 months. It goes with everything, and super comfortable. I am selling it now, and DJ2 is now my current daily watch. Either one will work for you.

7 January 2014, 12:34 AM	#24
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	I love my DJII with fluted bezel. It's definitely more blingy than my Sub or ExpII. The real question is why do you want to change. Is it all about the bling or do you just not use the GMT functions. A lot of people I've talked to who own multiple function watches hardly if ever actually use the functions on a regular basis. It's really about the look not the functions for them. If you don't use the GMT functions and like the DJ looks more then it's a good decision. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

7 January 2014, 01:02 AM	#25
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	DJII is a great watch! Attached Images __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

7 January 2014, 01:03 AM	#26
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	DJ is practical, but not as practical as the GMTIIc which has capabilities of three time zones, rotating bezel to time things/events, and use as a compass. I would keep the GMT and save for a DJ. That would give you time to think about it.

7 January 2014, 01:23 AM	#29
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Absolutely classic IMO. As far as practicality, the only drawback is lack of tracking multiple time zones as the GMT can do. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

7 January 2014, 01:32 AM	#30
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Most definitely.

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