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Old 14 February 2016, 09:03 AM   #1
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Is Datejust too formal?

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I'm considering getting a datejust II with the Roman numerals and blue dial with the fluted bezel. It will be my only watch so will be worn while dressing up or jeans and a t shirt. I've considered getting a sub although it just doesn't appeal to my eye as much. What are your guys thoughts? Would a datejust work ok to be warn in very casual settings as well? Thanks in advance!
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:06 AM   #2
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A Datejust isn't a formal watch. The Cellini line is Rolex dressy stuff.
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Old 14 February 2016, 10:52 AM   #3
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A Datejust isn't a formal watch. The Cellini line is Rolex dressy stuff.
As always, spot on!
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:09 AM   #4
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I have a couple of Datejusts and wear them with anything. They can dress up or down.


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Old 14 February 2016, 09:10 AM   #5
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Just ordered a Datejust ll couple days ago. With blue dial, I find it not too formal. Some people think fluted bezel fit in formal occasions. I somewhat agree but also think is classic. Or you can try out the polished bezel. It looks very sporty. Both bezels can be a daily watch. Try it out and see if she smiles to you.
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:11 AM   #6
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I think it can be dressed up or down.
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:12 AM   #7
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Thanks for all the input!
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:19 AM   #8
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:19 AM   #9
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I wear mine with everything. I have jeans and a hoodie on now.


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Old 14 February 2016, 09:24 AM   #10
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:26 AM   #11
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:30 AM   #12
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Not at all. I wear my DD YG with a t shirt and jeans.
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:31 AM   #13
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No such thing as a formal oyster cases rolex. They're all casual no matter how hard we may want them not to be
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:58 AM   #14
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No such thing as a formal oyster cases rolex. They're all casual no matter how hard we may want them not to be
Agree 100%
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Old 14 February 2016, 03:03 PM   #15
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No such thing as a formal oyster cases rolex. They're all casual no matter how hard we may want them not to be
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:35 AM   #16
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Was worried about the fluted bezel looking too formal. Looks like it will be just fine thanks guys really helped!
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:37 AM   #17
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Nothing dressy or formal about a DJ.
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:39 AM   #18
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No, I've been wearing a SS DateJust most days since 2001.
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:40 AM   #19
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Datejust is a business casual type watch, especially on oyster bracelet...


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Old 14 February 2016, 09:50 AM   #20
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Datejust is a business casual type watch, especially on oyster bracelet.
Yup, I was about to say... put it on Oyster and it can go with just about anything. Jubilee feels a bit more formal/dressy to me.
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Old 14 February 2016, 10:38 AM   #21
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Very versatile, smooth bezel is sportier to me.
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Old 14 February 2016, 10:39 AM   #22
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I owned a DJ for 21 years in the Army and wore it with everything. No problem.
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Old 14 February 2016, 10:59 AM   #23
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It depends on your customization.
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Old 14 February 2016, 11:19 AM   #24
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It can be more formal than a sub.
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Old 14 February 2016, 11:19 AM   #25
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It is an oyster cased sport watch. Though I get away with wearing it with a suit all the time.



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Old 14 February 2016, 02:59 PM   #26
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Aaaaaand that was supposed to be "cased" not "cases". Autocorrect got me
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Old 14 February 2016, 08:07 PM   #27
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Hello everyone!
I'm considering getting a datejust II with the Roman numerals and blue dial with the fluted bezel. It will be my only watch so will be worn while dressing up or jeans and a t shirt. I've considered getting a sub although it just doesn't appeal to my eye as much. What are your guys thoughts? Would a datejust work ok to be warn in very casual settings as well? Thanks in advance!
Perhaps in a greasy tee shirt and dirty jeans while doing a brake job...lol.
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Old 14 February 2016, 08:28 PM   #28
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Perhaps in a greasy tee shirt and dirty jeans while doing a brake job...lol.
Even then, I've seen all the techs at Pep Boys wearing DJ's (admittedly, with smooth bezels and oyster bracelets) ;)
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Old 14 February 2016, 08:49 PM   #29
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The only issue for me would be the size of a DJII as, in my mind, it wears pretty big.

An oyster, in general, can be as low key as you want. You can always tone it down by matching the dial colour with a leather or NATO strap.

I've worn my DJ skiing and I've worn it luxury shopping, with very muddy clothes on a dog walk and all dressed up for a posh meal.
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Old 14 February 2016, 09:17 PM   #30
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Dressier than the Pro line but fits in well in any setting.
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