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Classic white dial Datejust, 116334 21 23.60%
Newer blue dial Datejust, 126334 68 76.40%
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Old 8 June 2017, 09:19 PM   #1
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Icon19 Please help me decide on next addition:

I do not have a Datejust, so I will will be adding EITHER:

a) Rolex Datejust II, 41mm, 116334, white dial, white stick. Fluted WG bezel, oyster bracelet:

or

b) the newer, but different but to dial, Rolex Datejust 41, 125334, blue dial, white stick, Fluted WG bezel and Oyster (latter three components the same). Only difference is color of dial which I wonder how it will look in person day-to-day use.
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Old 8 June 2017, 09:25 PM   #2
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White dial! Very clean looking.
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Old 8 June 2017, 09:27 PM   #3
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In either option I prefer a smooth bezel with the oyster bracelet. Jubilee with flutted for me.
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Old 8 June 2017, 10:53 PM   #4
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Either is an exceptional choice
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Old 8 June 2017, 10:59 PM   #5
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Wanted to say the classic one, but you already have it. Between these 2, DJ41, better proportioned than DJ2
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Old 8 June 2017, 11:02 PM   #6
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Wanted to say the classic one, but you already have it. Between these 2, DJ41, better proportioned than DJ2
Does that mean Blue dial?
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Old 8 June 2017, 11:12 PM   #7
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Does that mean Blue dial?
Pretty clear it means the blue dial
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Old 8 June 2017, 11:07 PM   #8
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I've always preferred the blue dial
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Old 8 June 2017, 11:13 PM   #9
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The white is so clean and classic. Love it!!!
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Old 8 June 2017, 11:18 PM   #10
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I like the blue dial better, the white dial is a little too plain for me.
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Old 8 June 2017, 11:54 PM   #11
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White Dial DJII. I prefer the sportier look of the DJII than that of the DJ41.
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Old 9 June 2017, 12:13 AM   #12
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Make sure to try them both in person. The new DJ bezel still looks too big and clumsy to me in person vs the original 36.
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Old 9 June 2017, 12:31 AM   #13
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Make sure to try them both in person. The new DJ bezel still looks too big and clumsy to me in person vs the original 36.
When you put the DJII and DJ41 next to each other, there are slight differences in the bezel, but not as much as everyone on TRF is making them out to be. I went with the DJII because I think the thicker sticks on the dial look much better than the thinner ones. Wasn't that concerned with the additional power reserve in the new movement because I hardly ever take my watch off. Can get a substantially better deal on a DJII right now.
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Old 9 June 2017, 03:20 AM   #14
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Between those two - and not subjecting you to a list of my preferences - I'd select the blue dial for its contrast.
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Old 9 June 2017, 03:24 AM   #15
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Between those two - and not subjecting you to a list of my preferences - I'd select the blue dial for its contrast.
Yes -- contract is a fair point that has me seriously considering this. That said, I have NOT had a chance to see the watch in person. Do you think the blue will look like photo... darker? lighter? True to picture? Thoughts?
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Old 9 June 2017, 03:37 AM   #16
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Wow -- as of this post, the Blue dial is winning by about 75% vs 25%!
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Old 9 June 2017, 03:38 AM   #17
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I would go blue dial.


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Old 9 June 2017, 03:49 AM   #18
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I would go blue dial.
Seems to be big winner.... I'm going to get it... AD... step right up?
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Old 9 June 2017, 03:51 AM   #19
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I like the clean look of the white.
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voted blue!
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Old 9 June 2017, 04:38 AM   #21
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Landslide for Blue!
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Old 9 June 2017, 05:41 AM   #22
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Why not white dial - DJ 41 fluted with oyster


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Old 9 June 2017, 06:17 AM   #23
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Blue dial 125334
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Old 9 June 2017, 07:12 AM   #24
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Old 9 June 2017, 07:55 AM   #25
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I'd go for DJ41, blue dial, fluted, Jubilee bracelet!

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Old 9 June 2017, 08:02 AM   #26
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Rhodium is much better the blue isn't as good as in pictures
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Old 9 June 2017, 08:10 AM   #27
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DJ2 and DJ41 are different proportions in bezel/hour markers. The newer DJ41 is more elegant looking, and the DJ2 is more 'sporty'. Which do you like better?

or is the color of the dial the only thing you are asking about? Both beautiful colors. Blue is sunburst, so that would get my vote.
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Old 9 June 2017, 09:03 AM   #28
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Whichever color you choose, the DJ41 is a total home run for sure.
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Old 9 June 2017, 08:38 PM   #29
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Well, for now I still stick with Datejust II stick in white dial. Here is a pick from this morning (ran my LED battery over it from a few inches every so often -- thus the green lume!)

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