Datejust II vs Datejust 41

[JSolution]

I bought a datejust II in 2010, obviously then they changed it to the datejust 41. The difference to me are very minor I don’t even notice, however I don’t own a datejust 41. I’m interested to know if anyone actually prefers one to the other? And is there a possibility of a datejust II becoming a collectors item, I can’t see it myself and it’s virtually no different.. great watch anyway!

[Mystro]

Do a search on this. There is many comparison threads.

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Do a search on this. There is many comparison threads.

Thanks I did find some other threads.

[GMT Aviator]

I Own a couple of DJ2, all baton dial.

I bought them specifically because I like the wider batons and the sportier look.

A modern day ‘wide boy’ if you will.

The DJ41 is a nice watch, but it looks too similar to the traditional 36 dials IMO and I wanted something different.

Like ‘wide boy’ dials now attract a premium, eventually the DJ2 I imagine will do the same. It’s just that bit different.

Mine are keepers.

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

I Own a couple of DJ2, all baton dial.

I bought them specifically because I like the wider batons and the sportier look.

A modern day ‘wide boy’ if you will.

The DJ41 is a nice watch, but it looks too similar to the traditional 36 dials IMO and I wanted something different.

Like ‘wide boy’ dials now attract a premium, eventually the DJ2 I imagine will do the same. It’s just that bit different.

Mine are keepers.

I have the silver dial it really shines in the light with the polished center links and white gold bezel

[Boothroyd]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

I Own a couple of DJ2, all baton dial.

I bought them specifically because I like the wider batons and the sportier look.

A modern day ‘wide boy’ if you will.

The DJ41 is a nice watch, but it looks too similar to the traditional 36 dials IMO and I wanted something different.

Like ‘wide boy’ dials now attract a premium, eventually the DJ2 I imagine will do the same. It’s just that bit different.

Mine are keepers.

Similar sentiment. Having had both on my wrist, I like the look of my DJII better. Personal preference.

[georgekart]

DJ2 is more like a DJ36 on steroids. It's bigger, bulkier and has different proportions. THe DJ41 is like a larger DJ36. It basically looks like a larger DJ36. Same proportions and everything.

[Tangier11]

My personal opinion is the Rolex messed up with the DJII and fixed it with the DJ41

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

My personal opinion is the Rolex messed up with the DJII and fixed it with the DJ41

I agree. Rolex seldom introduce a new model and discontinue it so quickly. A shame too because the DJII looks *quite* different to the DJ41 to the Datejust devotee like me. I have the DJ41 Wimbledon and love it but I would definitely consider adding a DJII if the price and configuration were to my taste.

Question: was the 3235 mvt. available when the DJII was introduced? Obviously the '41' has it and the 70hr pwr reserve is excellent.

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[RHIII]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

My personal opinion is the Rolex messed up with the DJII and fixed it with the DJ41

^^^ I completely agree with this. Same thing with the Day-Date II.


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[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by RHIII

^^^ I completely agree with this. Same thing with the Day-Date II.


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Don't get me started with the Rolex Super Avenger versions...





(Holy s__t... Hence forth! All larger Rolex versions of perfect Rolex originals shall be known as Super Avengers!!!! Thank you Breitling)

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Don't get me started with the Rolex Super Avenger versions...











(Holy s__t... Hence forth! All larger Rolex versions of perfect Rolex originals shall be known as Super Avengers!!!! Thank you Breitling)

Lol


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[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

My personal opinion is the Rolex messed up with the DJII and fixed it with the DJ41

This.

[danyvw]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

My personal opinion is the Rolex messed up with the DJII and fixed it with the DJ41

Agree with you 100%.

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[Maxy]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

My personal opinion is the Rolex messed up with the DJII and fixed it with the DJ41

I don't agree with this. Lemme give reasons. 2008 to 2010 Rolex was bloating all watches from Sub to Explorer 2 and Datejust 2 is actually new model in addition to Datejust 36. The trend then was to make it bigger and more sportier and once that's been done the trend is going back to classic sizes now. Rolex played smartly this time by actually reducing DJ 2 size from 41 to 39 and then calling it Datejust 41.

Honestly Datejust II is very well done for 1st bigger datejust model and I feel they messed up Explorer 2 more but its not huge demand model to make changes quickly. Finally Rolex making for 7-8 years is not a mistake, it's change in trend.

My DJ II and prefer it over DJ41 which is too dressy for my taste!

[Nikrnic]

I have a DJ41 and love it. Ive never owned a DJII but i also find it attractive with those bold batons. I often think of finding one in SS with a black dial.

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[BigBoy17]

Dj2 is bigger

[tbk]

I had a DJII and loved it. I now have a DJ41 and love it. I couldn't really pick a favorite between the two. I love (and prefer) the bigger size of the DJII, but I also love the jubilee option on the DJ41. I never found the proportions on the DJII to be a problem, in fact I really liked everything about that watch.

[Little machines]

I’ve owned the DJ2 and truly enjoyed that watch. You can’t go wrong either way!

[scarlet knight]

I have a DJ2 and I like it. Blue with indexes and fluted bezel. If you showed the DJ2 and DJ41 to a non-watch enthusiast, they would be hard pressed to find much of a difference. Above posters are correct that the DJ41 is a little less bold.

[Bizcut1]

Own a DJ41 but also have much love for the DJ2.

You can't go wrong with either.

[nsxnext]

The DJII goes to 11

[1st amg]

I have a DJ2, I like this more simply because of the bolder and bigger flutted bezel.

[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

I have a DJ2, I like this more simply because of the bolder and bigger flutted bezel.

x 2
I went from 116300 to 126334. After two times problems within 1,5 years (also to AD under warranty for repair) with the accuracy of the newer movement I was done, and sold it.
Last year I bought two mint (near NOS) 2015 DJII's B/P back, no regrets whatsoever.

[1st amg]

[QUOTE=Gerardus;10281221]x 2
I went from 116300 to 126334. After two times problems within 1,5 years (also to AD under warranty for repair) with the accuracy of the newer movement I was done, and sold it.
Last year I bought two mint (near NOS) 2015 DJII's B/P back, no regrets whatsoever.
[/QUOTE

Love them both, great looking watches that are hard to find now.

[Santiago32]

The bigger sized DJII is sportier and looks better imo.




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[robinmgb]

I also viewed side by side and would favour the DJII but must say I was shocked just how little difference there is between the two models, having read so much on here about the so wrong proportions etc.
In reality the differences are tiny and if you like one model you'll like them both in my opinion

[TswaneNguni]

In TT ...DJII
In ss... DJ41
Bracelet: Jubilee
Movement : 3135 no nonsense strong accurate .3235 ...will see .
Preference

[tufty]

DJ11 was my first, the batons are a little thicker but in my opinion make it as others have said, a more sporty looking dress type watch

[chicagonoob]

For fluted I like DJ41
Smooth bezel I like DJII

Can't go wrong either way!