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srtown · 26 September 2016, 11:43 AM

I am taking a dive and getting my first Rolex. I have tried several on for a couple years now. I have my selection down to three... I think.

1. TT DJ2 with slate dial and green Roman numerals
2. The new TT DJ 41 with Jubilee bracelet and silver dial
3. SS DJ2 with gold fluted bezel, rhodium dial, and purple Arabic numerals

I have a great divers watch as my every day and own other sport watches as well. I also have a dress watch I am quite fond of so the datejust line kind of struck me as the perfect dress up or down watch.

I was pretty stuck on number 1 for the longest until last month I tried all three of these on side by side. Number 3 is a very clean sharp looking watch and I was shocked at how striking the new 41 looked. It made my long thought decision for the slate dial DJ much more difficult.

Knowing they are all great, what do you think about these three? Which would you choose?

CLTRolex · 26 September 2016, 11:44 AM

Welcome - I pick #1

aekdb · 26 September 2016, 11:58 AM

Welcome and I'd go with option 1 as well

cwieb · 26 September 2016, 12:09 PM

I'll be surprised if the vote isn't 90% for number 1! Go for it!

GradyPhilpott · 26 September 2016, 12:12 PM

I'd go for the DJ41.

The proportions are more traditional and the jubilee bracelet is better than you can imagine and only gets better with age, to a point, of course.

Annan · 26 September 2016, 01:15 PM

#2

Eric Chan · 26 September 2016, 01:27 PM

Welcome to TRF and congrats in advance.

Based on the choices, I would go with choice number 1. Having owned that reference for over five years, I can honestly say the dial combo is one of the best that have ever been made. Don't own it anymore as over time, I felt the watch was just a little too large for my liking. Nonetheless, still an amazing looking reference.

Hotrod297 · 26 September 2016, 01:20 PM

#2. I like the new 41 on jubilee

Jack T · 26 September 2016, 01:30 PM

Pictures would help, but from what I've seen and read, I'd go with door #2

Rocket_Man · 26 September 2016, 01:40 PM

#2, no doubt. New, improved movement. Better proportions, timeless color combo.

srtown · 1 October 2016, 08:06 AM

I tried on the watches again at an AD. The DJII with the sate dial was definitely my pick. Would never buy from the store I went to as they were so pushy and didn't know much about the watches but that is a different thread.

My wife has a good relationship with the owner of an AD and he gave me a price on the TT DJ2 which was really good. It was a watch he uses as a loaner when other people have their watches in for service however. I did not see it but was comfortable with the price.

Then, after hearing of DavidSW's reputation I contacted him and he had my watch unworn with a factory warranty at a better price. I just pulled the trigger and bought from him. Really excited to see this watch. Super excited I own it!

Assuming his reputation is what it is for a reason, I do not see any reason to ever buy a watch from an AD. I have bought watches everywhere but an AD after thinking about it. Have always saved a good amount also. Happy to get my first Rolex. Will post pics when it arrives on Tuesday.

Ticknaway · 1 October 2016, 08:48 AM

Congrats!

AJM914 · 1 October 2016, 08:50 AM

#1!

TickTopia · 1 October 2016, 08:57 AM

Congratulations

srtown · 5 October 2016, 04:36 AM

#1 it is! Beautiful watch. Can't say enough about how great this watch looks.

watchwatcher · 5 October 2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by srtown

#1 it is! Beautiful watch. Can't say enough about how great this watch looks.

Great choice...although you couldn't have gone wrong with any of those beauties. Congrats!

Eric Chan · 6 October 2016, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srtown

#1 it is! Beautiful watch. Can't say enough about how great this watch looks.

Congrats! Love the dial combination.

Joearch · 7 October 2016, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srtown

#1 it is! Beautiful watch. Can't say enough about how great this watch looks.

Enjoy your new watch. DJII is a classic.

Watchgeek5000 · 5 October 2016, 05:27 AM

#1 for me! But I'm currently wearing this

PatrickJ · 5 October 2016, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srtown

I am taking a dive and getting my first Rolex. I have tried several on for a couple years now. I have my selection down to three... I think.

1. TT DJ2 with slate dial and green Roman numerals
2. The new TT DJ 41 with Jubilee bracelet and silver dial
3. SS DJ2 with gold fluted bezel, rhodium dial, and purple Arabic numerals

I have a great divers watch as my every day and own other sport watches as well. I also have a dress watch I am quite fond of so the datejust line kind of struck me as the perfect dress up or down watch.

I was pretty stuck on number 1 for the longest until last month I tried all three of these on side by side. Number 3 is a very clean sharp looking watch and I was shocked at how striking the new 41 looked. It made my long thought decision for the slate dial DJ much more difficult.

Knowing they are all great, what do you think about these three? Which would you choose?

Option 2 for me. The DJ41 has had its proportions changed and made smaller. In the spirit of a dress watch the case is lower and the bezel shorter. It wears more comfortable and has more modest proportions. I wish the model was reduced to 40mm, never mind can't have everything. Just my opinion the DJ2 is still a great watch.

shoppy · 5 October 2016, 07:31 AM

1, hands down.

sgmgolf · 5 October 2016, 08:06 AM

Of those I like choice #2.

stylinleems · 5 October 2016, 08:37 AM

srtown - Congrats!! The dial combination looks good

Formulansx · 6 October 2016, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srtown

I am taking a dive and getting my first Rolex. I have tried several on for a couple years now. I have my selection down to three... I think.

1. TT DJ2 with slate dial and green Roman numerals
2. The new TT DJ 41 with Jubilee bracelet and silver dial
3. SS DJ2 with gold fluted bezel, rhodium dial, and purple Arabic numerals

I have a great divers watch as my every day and own other sport watches as well. I also have a dress watch I am quite fond of so the datejust line kind of struck me as the perfect dress up or down watch.

I was pretty stuck on number 1 for the longest until last month I tried all three of these on side by side. Number 3 is a very clean sharp looking watch and I was shocked at how striking the new 41 looked. It made my long thought decision for the slate dial DJ much more difficult.

Knowing they are all great, what do you think about these three? Which would you choose?

#1 is really an awesome watch in person. I've tried on two of them and spent a lot of time trying to talk myself out of one. I have a bluesy sub on my list slightly ahead of the DJII but let's just say it's only a matter of time before I pull the trigger on one.

brandrea · 6 October 2016, 09:14 AM

# 2 mainly for the movement

Watchgeek5000 · 6 October 2016, 09:44 AM

My DJ II is running +5 seconds a week, no need to make your choice based on the "newer" movement.

actionkwj · 7 October 2016, 12:33 AM

The new 41 is a superior design and a superior watch so I'd go that way but YMMV.

j.alex · 7 October 2016, 01:23 AM

Dj 41

sea-dweller · 7 October 2016, 01:27 AM

#1...

doramas · 7 October 2016, 03:15 AM

timeless classic.

My 16234

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26 September 2016, 12:12 PM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I'd go for the DJ41. The proportions are more traditional and the jubilee bracelet is better than you can imagine and only gets better with age, to a point, of course. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 September 2016, 01:15 PM	#6
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	#2 __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

26 September 2016, 01:27 PM	#7
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Welcome to TRF and congrats in advance. Based on the choices, I would go with choice number 1. Having owned that reference for over five years, I can honestly say the dial combo is one of the best that have ever been made. Don't own it anymore as over time, I felt the watch was just a little too large for my liking. Nonetheless, still an amazing looking reference. Attached Images __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

26 September 2016, 01:20 PM	#8
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	#2. I like the new 41 on jubilee __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

26 September 2016, 01:30 PM	#9
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Pictures would help, but from what I've seen and read, I'd go with door #2 __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

26 September 2016, 11:43 AM	#1
srtown Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Everywhere Watch: 116333 slate dial Posts: 143	Which DJ watch?!?!? I am taking a dive and getting my first Rolex. I have tried several on for a couple years now. I have my selection down to three... I think. 1. TT DJ2 with slate dial and green Roman numerals 2. The new TT DJ 41 with Jubilee bracelet and silver dial 3. SS DJ2 with gold fluted bezel, rhodium dial, and purple Arabic numerals I have a great divers watch as my every day and own other sport watches as well. I also have a dress watch I am quite fond of so the datejust line kind of struck me as the perfect dress up or down watch. I was pretty stuck on number 1 for the longest until last month I tried all three of these on side by side. Number 3 is a very clean sharp looking watch and I was shocked at how striking the new 41 looked. It made my long thought decision for the slate dial DJ much more difficult. Knowing they are all great, what do you think about these three? Which would you choose?

26 September 2016, 11:44 AM	#2
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Welcome - I pick #1 __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

26 September 2016, 11:58 AM	#3
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Welcome and I'd go with option 1 as well

26 September 2016, 12:09 PM	#4
cwieb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 2,702	I'll be surprised if the vote isn't 90% for number 1! Go for it!

26 September 2016, 01:40 PM	#10
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	#2, no doubt. New, improved movement. Better proportions, timeless color combo.

1 October 2016, 08:06 AM	#11
srtown Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Everywhere Watch: 116333 slate dial Posts: 143	I tried on the watches again at an AD. The DJII with the sate dial was definitely my pick. Would never buy from the store I went to as they were so pushy and didn't know much about the watches but that is a different thread. My wife has a good relationship with the owner of an AD and he gave me a price on the TT DJ2 which was really good. It was a watch he uses as a loaner when other people have their watches in for service however. I did not see it but was comfortable with the price. Then, after hearing of DavidSW's reputation I contacted him and he had my watch unworn with a factory warranty at a better price. I just pulled the trigger and bought from him. Really excited to see this watch. Super excited I own it! Assuming his reputation is what it is for a reason, I do not see any reason to ever buy a watch from an AD. I have bought watches everywhere but an AD after thinking about it. Have always saved a good amount also. Happy to get my first Rolex. Will post pics when it arrives on Tuesday.

1 October 2016, 08:48 AM	#12
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Congrats!

1 October 2016, 08:50 AM	#13
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	#1!

1 October 2016, 08:57 AM	#14
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,418	Congratulations

5 October 2016, 04:36 AM	#15
srtown Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Everywhere Watch: 116333 slate dial Posts: 143	It has arrived! #1 it is! Beautiful watch. Can't say enough about how great this watch looks. Attached Images

5 October 2016, 05:27 AM	#19
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	#1 for me! But I'm currently wearing this Attached Images

5 October 2016, 07:31 AM	#21
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	1, hands down. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

5 October 2016, 08:06 AM	#22
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	Of those I like choice #2.

5 October 2016, 08:37 AM	#23
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	srtown - Congrats!! The dial combination looks good __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

6 October 2016, 09:14 AM	#25
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,088	# 2 mainly for the movement

6 October 2016, 09:44 AM	#26
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	My DJ II is running +5 seconds a week, no need to make your choice based on the "newer" movement.

7 October 2016, 12:33 AM	#27
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	The new 41 is a superior design and a superior watch so I'd go that way but YMMV.

7 October 2016, 01:23 AM	#28
j.alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 554	Dj 41

7 October 2016, 01:27 AM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	#1... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 October 2016, 03:15 AM	#30
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	timeless classic. My 16234 Enviado desde mi SM-G930F mediante Tapatalk

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