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perryj · 9 April 2008, 02:08 AM

Hey all, after being new here (2 weeks) first I like to say, I have learned SOO much already !! I LOVE TRF !
I have been a rolex fan since I was old enough to know what a watch was, (became a diver at 16, and a boat captain at 25, maybe added some fuel to the fire) ;)

I got my Rolex, from my father when I Rec. My US Coast Guard Captains Lic, and haven't worn another watch since.

After spending the last couple weeks reading through the forums, I have noticed that almost all conversation revolves around the Subs, and Sport watches, just wondering why the DateJust isn't discussed more ???

Anyone ever seen the breakdown of number of sport to dress watches produced every year ? you think it's about 50/50 ?

(missing my TT, DateJust, that's at RSC NY) :(

Tools · 9 April 2008, 02:18 AM

Perry,

I expect there are a bunch of closet DJ owners on the Forum..

As far as a breakkdown goes, I'm not sure you could find one...However, I would bet that there are more DJ's sold each year than all the sport models combined...

perryj · 9 April 2008, 02:20 AM

That's interesting because almost every Rolex I spot is a SS sub.

bran319 · 9 April 2008, 02:31 AM

The DateJust is the highest selling watch in the line from what I have last read. The demographic of the people who post here is a narrow representation of Rolex's total customer base. Personally I have a 1603 datejust from 1977 that I inherited after my fathers passing and I love it. The most comfortable watch I have ever worn and I really enjoy it's wrist presence. You have a fantastic watch.

Thani · 9 April 2008, 02:27 AM

the DJ is my fav rolex

chunala · 9 April 2008, 02:28 AM

for my TOG !!
Just love the red highlights!!

Rhorne · 9 April 2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Thani

the DJ is my fav rolex

+1, I also wear the DJ 116234

Wolfgang427 · 9 April 2008, 02:36 AM

The reason the DJ is the #1 seller is because its available in the full(mens), small(ladies) and midsize(unisex) lines. The sport watches are usually bigger thus more in demand by the WIS who frequent these forums.

daytona lad · 9 April 2008, 03:01 AM

i luv datejusts, very durable, only the jubilee stretches too easily, its perfect now esp the turnograph tt with grey dial and new jubilee with crown clasp

my mum has a tt with gold rn dial, still looks stunning

BTSinAustin · 9 April 2008, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by daytona lad

i luv datejusts, very durable, only the jubilee stretches too easily, its perfect now esp the turnograph tt with grey dial and new jubilee with crown clasp

my mum has a tt with gold rn dial, still looks stunning

I really think the new jubilee will not stretch as bad, at least I hope.

jmjm · 9 April 2008, 02:58 AM

I have a TT DJ and a TT Sub. I wear the DJ 60% to 35% Sub to 5% other. I think the DJ is a true classic. Not too flashy, not too big, a true professional's watch. (The desk professional that is.....)

daveathall · 9 April 2008, 03:06 AM

Any excuse to show this;

padi56 · 9 April 2008, 03:06 AM

World wide like others have said the DJ is Rolex biggest seller most goes to the Asian market.

DSJ · 9 April 2008, 03:28 AM

I think most of us appreciate and admire the DJ - I know I do! However many TRF regulars are more committed to ownership of the sport models - I know I am!

I LOVE my wife's DJ and I hope to own one too some day. However, there are also many other brands of dress watches I also like. Few are as durable a dress watch as the DJ though!

Oh, welcome to TRF!

BTSinAustin · 9 April 2008, 03:32 AM

I fell in love with the DJ (and DD) in the 70's. Still my favorite and wear one every day.

DSJ · 9 April 2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BTSinAustin

I fell in love with the DJ (and DD) in the 70's. Still my favorite and wear one every day.

Brian that is a nice looking watch!

JJ Irani · 9 April 2008, 03:46 AM

Pump up that DJ to 40 mm and I'll be the first in line for one!!

DS/B MINI S · 9 April 2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Pump up that DJ to 40 mm and I'll be the first in line for one!!

JJ, I'm right there with you

Wayno · 9 April 2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BTSinAustin

I fell in love with the DJ (and DD) in the 70's. Still my favorite and wear one every day.

Brian,

That's the best pic of my watch I have seen

Thanks for posting. I love the classic look...it screams ROLEX...I love mine as much today as I did 4 years ago when I bought it

boa2 · 9 April 2008, 02:53 PM

James Dowling (MrRolex on Timezone) posted recently that approximately half of Rolex's annual production are ladies' DJs. Amazing, huh?

DSJ · 9 April 2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by boa2

James Dowling (MrRolex on Timezone) posted recently that approximately half of Rolex's annual production are ladies' DJs. Amazing, huh?

A classically good-looking Rolex Datejust! Did you flip your 14060m to get that?

boa2 · 10 April 2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

A classically good-looking Rolex Datejust! Did you flip your 14060m to get that?

Thank you! Actually, I've had the DJ longer than the 14060m.

And I should correct myself, as Mr. Dowling specified that nearly half of Rolex's production is 2-tone Ladies' Datejusts.

buz-lh · 9 April 2008, 03:32 AM

I love my 116234 also. It's my watch for special occasions and dressing up.

Iuio · 9 April 2008, 03:53 AM

I love my DJ TT 1601 ('77) on a jubilee bracelet. It was my first Rolex and I paid $850 !!! At that time I felt it was a small fortune. And it's so classy

kaidoy021 · 9 April 2008, 06:35 AM

I just joined the DJ club with my new 116200ss. I love it. Been wearing it everyday.

Chris B · 9 April 2008, 07:11 AM

My DJ is very special to me

bran319 · 9 April 2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

My DJ is very special to me

That is sooo sharp. What a nice looking DJ you have there.

redshirt1957 · 9 April 2008, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

My DJ is very special to me

Very nice.

kcmo · 9 April 2008, 07:36 AM

I'm a HUGE DJ fan!!!!

OYSTERMANN · 9 April 2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I'm a HUGE DJ fan!!!!

They're great, aren't they Karis and the frontrunner of the range for 50 years.
That's got to say something about how proud the company is of it's best seller, surely

9 April 2008, 02:18 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Perry, I expect there are a bunch of closet DJ owners on the Forum.. As far as a breakkdown goes, I'm not sure you could find one...However, I would bet that there are more DJ's sold each year than all the sport models combined... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 April 2008, 03:06 AM	#12
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9 April 2008, 03:06 AM	#13
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	World wide like others have said the DJ is Rolex biggest seller most goes to the Asian market. __________________ 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

9 April 2008, 03:28 AM	#14
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I think most of us appreciate and admire the DJ - I know I do! However many TRF regulars are more committed to ownership of the sport models - I know I am! I LOVE my wife's DJ and I hope to own one too some day. However, there are also many other brands of dress watches I also like. Few are as durable a dress watch as the DJ though! Oh, welcome to TRF! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

9 April 2008, 03:32 AM	#15
BTSinAustin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Austin, TX Posts: 268	I fell in love with the DJ (and DD) in the 70's. Still my favorite and wear one every day. Attached Images

9 April 2008, 02:08 AM	#1
perryj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Swatch Posts: 952	Why no DateJust Love ? Hey all, after being new here (2 weeks) first I like to say, I have learned SOO much already !! I LOVE TRF ! I have been a rolex fan since I was old enough to know what a watch was, (became a diver at 16, and a boat captain at 25, maybe added some fuel to the fire) ;) I got my Rolex, from my father when I Rec. My US Coast Guard Captains Lic, and haven't worn another watch since. After spending the last couple weeks reading through the forums, I have noticed that almost all conversation revolves around the Subs, and Sport watches, just wondering why the DateJust isn't discussed more ??? Anyone ever seen the breakdown of number of sport to dress watches produced every year ? you think it's about 50/50 ? (missing my TT, DateJust, that's at RSC NY) :(

9 April 2008, 02:20 AM	#3
perryj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Swatch Posts: 952	That's interesting because almost every Rolex I spot is a SS sub.

9 April 2008, 02:31 AM	#4
bran319 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 108	The DateJust is the highest selling watch in the line from what I have last read. The demographic of the people who post here is a narrow representation of Rolex's total customer base. Personally I have a 1603 datejust from 1977 that I inherited after my fathers passing and I love it. The most comfortable watch I have ever worn and I really enjoy it's wrist presence. You have a fantastic watch.

9 April 2008, 02:27 AM	#5
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	the DJ is my fav rolex

9 April 2008, 02:28 AM	#6
chunala "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Alan Location: NYC Watch: TT TOG (Everose) Posts: 125	for my TOG !! Just love the red highlights!!

9 April 2008, 02:36 AM	#8
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	The reason the DJ is the #1 seller is because its available in the full(mens), small(ladies) and midsize(unisex) lines. The sport watches are usually bigger thus more in demand by the WIS who frequent these forums.

9 April 2008, 03:01 AM	#9
daytona lad Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Posts: 30	i luv datejusts, very durable, only the jubilee stretches too easily, its perfect now esp the turnograph tt with grey dial and new jubilee with crown clasp my mum has a tt with gold rn dial, still looks stunning

9 April 2008, 02:58 AM	#11
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	I have a TT DJ and a TT Sub. I wear the DJ 60% to 35% Sub to 5% other. I think the DJ is a true classic. Not too flashy, not too big, a true professional's watch. (The desk professional that is.....)

9 April 2008, 03:46 AM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Pump up that DJ to 40 mm and I'll be the first in line for one!! __________________ 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!!

9 April 2008, 02:53 PM	#20
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	I love my DJ!!! James Dowling (MrRolex on Timezone) posted recently that approximately half of Rolex's annual production are ladies' DJs. Amazing, huh?

9 April 2008, 03:32 AM	#23
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I love my 116234 also. It's my watch for special occasions and dressing up. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

9 April 2008, 03:53 AM	#24
Iuio Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Arturo Location: Somzée, Belgium Watch: DD 1803 '66 Posts: 20	I love my DJ TT 1601 ('77) on a jubilee bracelet. It was my first Rolex and I paid $850 !!! At that time I felt it was a small fortune. And it's so classy

9 April 2008, 06:35 AM	#25
kaidoy021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: San Francisco Watch: DJ 112600ss Posts: 13	I just joined the DJ club with my new 116200ss. I love it. Been wearing it everyday.

9 April 2008, 07:11 AM	#26
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	My DJ is very special to me

9 April 2008, 07:36 AM	#29
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm a HUGE DJ fan!!!!

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