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Old 26 May 2017, 01:30 AM   #1
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Stick or Roman Dial on 36mm Datejust?
Thinking of adding a 36mm all steel Datejust with Jubilee bracelet but cannot decide on a dial. I have always like the stick dial and its lume but it seems the Roman dial is far more popular today. I like the stark contrast of the white dials but also the silver and Rhodium dials. I know its a matter of personal taste but just curious what people think. Any thoughts?
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Old 26 May 2017, 01:46 AM   #2
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Idk why but I always prefer roman over the stick/baton dials. If you must get one with a jubilee bracelet, I would recommend you get the one with the fluted 18k bezel. Round/dome bezel works best with oyster bracelet.
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:11 AM   #3
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Idk why but I always prefer roman over the stick/baton dials. If you must get one with a jubilee bracelet, I would recommend you get the one with the fluted 18k bezel. Round/dome bezel works best with oyster bracelet.
You prefer the oyster bracelet on this model?
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:20 AM   #4
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Personally I prefer Romans on a DateJust. If there are other sport watches in the collection it is likely the DateJust will get worn in more formal situations, where I would prefer not to have lume.
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:26 AM   #5
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Romans on a datejust for me
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:34 AM   #6
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Both are nice! My Datejust's always had Roman dials. Personal preference.


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Old 26 May 2017, 02:41 AM   #7
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Same here, my DJ has white roman dial. Much better than the stick and other dials IMO.
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:46 AM   #8
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:48 AM   #9
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:55 AM   #10
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:58 AM   #11
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Sticks on jubilee, romans on oyster.
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Old 27 May 2017, 01:35 AM   #12
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Sticks on jubilee, romans on oyster.
vice versa
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Old 26 May 2017, 03:36 AM   #13
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Romans are a classic and are much more distinctive. You're only gonna need the lume in the middle of the night if you wakeup, whereas you get the romans all day...
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Old 26 May 2017, 03:48 AM   #14
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Sticks always
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:07 AM   #15
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I like both so it is your preference.
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:40 AM   #16
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Old 27 May 2017, 02:33 AM   #17
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I am not sure the Roman is any more popular from my research. Romans look more business looking where the batons have a sportier look. The lume is a must for me. You must buy what speaks to you as trends come and go and what ever you choose will always be timeless in Rolex style and class.
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:46 AM   #18
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Stick dial always and only for me. I really dislike the roman dials myself but love a stick dial DJ.
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Old 26 May 2017, 05:39 AM   #19
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Romans look great. However, they are not the most legible in lower light conditions.
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This one for me ;)
(or the Blue face with sticks)
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This one for me ;)
(or the Blue face with sticks)
Although I have Romans on my DJ, I really like that dial
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Old 26 May 2017, 06:37 AM   #23
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Sticks for sure.

Much less cluttered- 36mm isn't huge with the date and cyclops competing for space...
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Old 26 May 2017, 01:40 PM   #24
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Sticks for sure.

Much less cluttered- 36mm isn't huge with the date and cyclops competing for space...
Spot on

Lume's pretty excellent too!!
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Old 26 May 2017, 02:33 PM   #26
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Old 26 May 2017, 03:24 PM   #27
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Old 26 May 2017, 03:34 PM   #28
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Baton/sticks for a classic DJ 36 look.
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Old 26 May 2017, 03:50 PM   #29
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Ultimate dress watch
36mm Date just roman numerals, fluted bezel, silver dial, jubilee braclet. That's it.
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