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Old 21 August 2015, 07:53 AM   #1
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Icon10 DJ II Fluted Bezel w/ Blue Dial & Batons

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I don't post over here often and thought I'd throw one out there since it has been a while. I've been eyeballing this one and have only come across pics on the internet to gauge my overall interest. Maybe I'm incorrect, but it doesn't seem to be an incredibly popular combo for the reference? Not that it matters, but thought I'd field comments from anyone that cares to chime in, or even post pics of theirs . I'm in the market for a blue dial piece and thought this to be an appropriate place for you all to push me over the edge...

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Old 21 August 2015, 08:51 AM   #2
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Great pick! To me, without the gold bezel that watch could be considered a sport watch. The gold bezel gives it that much needed pop! Buy it and if you don't like it, you can sell it to me......at a big discount. I had the black dial with batons, I loved the dial, but not crazy about the case size.
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Old 21 August 2015, 08:54 AM   #3
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That is my second choice. I was walking down 5th ave. in NYC and stopped by Wempe to look at the watches. I saw your preference and it looks great but I like the white stick dial more.
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Old 21 August 2015, 08:56 AM   #4
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Love the blue baton fluted dj it's a stunner
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Old 21 August 2015, 09:03 AM   #5
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Is a beautiful watch! The blue dial is amazing. I have the smooth bezel, but the dial is identical to the fluted version that you're after.

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Old 21 August 2015, 10:11 AM   #6
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Would have gone that route if I did not have a BLNR.
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Old 21 August 2015, 10:24 AM   #7
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I have one!

I can safely say it is a darling of this forum. The blue changes colors with the lighting. I like the fluted bezel. It gives it a more formal look. The smooth bezel gives it a more sporty look.
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Old 21 August 2015, 10:31 AM   #8
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DJ II Fluted Bezel w/ Blue Dial & Batons

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I don't post over here often and thought I'd throw one out there since it has been a while. I've been eyeballing this one and have only come across pics on the internet to gauge my overall interest. Maybe I'm incorrect, but it doesn't seem to be an incredibly popular combo for the reference? Not that it matters, but thought I'd field comments from anyone that cares to chime in, or even post pics of theirs . I'm in the market for a blue dial piece and thought this to be an appropriate place for you all to push me over the edge...





I think it's actually one of the most popular DJ2 combos on this forum. It's a stunner, no doubt. I owned the smooth bezel version for a while, but the wide, smooth bezel just didn't quite sit right with my eye. It's a rather large, wide, mirror polished surface. So I flipped it for the fluted version. I personally think the flutes do more to break up that large smooth surface that I was having trouble liking.

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Old 21 August 2015, 10:47 AM   #9
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Is a beautiful watch! The blue dial is amazing. I have the smooth bezel, but the dial is identical to the fluted version that you're after.

Gorgeous! This will probably be my next watch purchase.... After I let go of a few.
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Old 21 August 2015, 11:34 AM   #10
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Thanks, fellers! Didn't realize there was a liking for this one at all. I thought I was in the minority. Need to check into this side more often i guess.
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Old 21 August 2015, 11:49 AM   #11
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Not that higher end watches are as commonly seen as I think people on watch sites sometimes imply, but...

I just saw a man with the watch you are looking at in thr NYC subway. It looked great! However, I will saw that fluted bezels wear big and this watch looked big on the somewhat large fellow wearing it. A smooth bezel may suit your wrist, depending. Try both and see!
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:16 PM   #12
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That combination is dreamy!! Love that particular dial even more so than the Roman. WG bezel is my preference however smooth is very sharp!!
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:19 PM   #13
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When I get a dress watch to go with my sport watches, it will be this watch. Absolutely magnificent. The flutes go with the stick dial, the blue is radiant, it just works in every way.
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:34 PM   #14
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very nice
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I think it's actually one of the most popular DJ2 combos on this forum. It's a stunner, no doubt. I owned the smooth bezel version for a while, but the wide, smooth bezel just didn't quite sit right with my eye. It's a rather large, wide, mirror polished surface. So I flipped it for the fluted version. I personally think the flutes do more to break up that large smooth surface that I was having trouble liking.

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Old 21 August 2015, 12:50 PM   #15
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Is a beautiful watch! The blue dial is amazing. I have the smooth bezel, but the dial is identical to the fluted version that you're after.

Wow that's nice!!
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Old 21 August 2015, 02:48 PM   #16
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It is the best combination IMO...

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Old 21 August 2015, 02:59 PM   #17
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Is a beautiful watch! The blue dial is amazing. I have the smooth bezel, but the dial is identical to the fluted version that you're after.


I want this watch right meow


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Old 21 August 2015, 05:58 PM   #18
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You won't be disappointed with this watch. Here's a link to my incoming thread, a lot of good positive comments for this particular reference. It's a popular watch.


http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=424948


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Old 21 August 2015, 06:10 PM   #19
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Beautiful, what's there not to like ?
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Old 21 August 2015, 06:41 PM   #20
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I'm also thinking of this watch. Hard to decide fluted or domed bezel

IMO, Fluted bezel is best match the jubilee bracelet. Domed is for oyster bracelet. It seems the fluted bezel in oyster bracelet look pretty good.
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Old 21 August 2015, 06:43 PM   #21
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Blue stick dial with smooth bezel in my favourite DJII.

The fluted bezel is no slouch either. I just think the smooth bezels more casual look suits me bettr
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Old 21 August 2015, 07:11 PM   #22
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Best looking option for the DJII!
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Old 21 August 2015, 07:14 PM   #23
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fluted or smooth bezel, it's all good with that blue dial and batons. my favorite DJII.
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Old 22 August 2015, 09:58 AM   #24
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Some great pictures and input. Thanks for helping with my research! I'm heading to Vegas in a few weeks and intend on trying this bad boy on while I'm there...along with several others.
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Old 22 August 2015, 11:47 AM   #25
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Im debating on that watch or the BLNR myself.
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Old 22 August 2015, 01:51 PM   #26
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Bryan..two words...DO IT!
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Old 22 August 2015, 02:12 PM   #27
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DJ II Blue Index

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Old 22 August 2015, 06:31 PM   #28
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OMG - That does it for me!
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