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26 July 2018, 03:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Real Name: Hugh
Location: Silicon Valley
Watch: Sub, 2xDJ, Zenith
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First new Rolex!
Hey all,
Today I received the first Rolex watch that I have ever purchased new from an AD. It is the new Datejust 36 from Baselworld 2018. Upon recommendation from a fellow TRFer, I had it sent from Deutch & Deutch jewelers in Texas to where I work in California. Very pleasant people to work with. On to the review! The first thing you notice about this watch is the new case. The dimensions are phenomenal and harken back to the pre-maxi case days (now if only Rolex would change the sports watches—I digress). I initially thought I would go with the champagne dial as an update to my vintage 1601 non-luminous champagne dial. But after seeing the white dial, I had no other choice but to get it. The level of detail is impeccable even for Rolex standards. The black minute markers really contrast well with the white dial and yellow gold hands and hour markers. Very similar design to the new oyster perpetual white dial but with yellow gold rather than white. I hear many people complaining about the lack of hidden clasp on this new model. While I agree that makes for a very beautiful bracelet, the new easy-link clasp feels very solid and is very easy to operate. It is more traditional in a sense, although now it is two tone look which I prefer over the old steel-only clasp on my 1601. Anyway, not much else to say. It’s an excellent watch and arguably Rolex’s most historically important model. It’s a practical watch that can be worn with anything (I would not wear my sub with a suit) and has more water resistance than you need along with luminous markers. The photos don’t do it justice but I know that’s what you all are most interested in.          Sometimes things happen when you wear a watch like this 
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26 July 2018, 03:35 PM
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congrats!
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26 July 2018, 03:38 PM
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Location: Massachusetts
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That’s beautiful; congratulations. I look forward to the opportunity to buy a steel version of this watch. It’s nice that in the DJ and OP series Rolex gradually seems to be getting back to cleaner, simpler dials, without overly fussy chapter rings.
Is the difference in the case/lug shape from the previous 36mm Datejusts (1162xx) that noticeable in person? I was under the impression it was just a subtle change. |
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26 July 2018, 03:39 PM
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Congrats! It was nice of them to wrap the box.
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26 July 2018, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Real Name: Hugh
Location: Silicon Valley
Watch: Sub, 2xDJ, Zenith
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First new Rolex!
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Yes, looks much better than the old design IMO Quote:
Was a very nice surprise 
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26 July 2018, 03:47 PM
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Real Name: Tony
Location: UK
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Congrats!
Looks great on you
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26 July 2018, 03:53 PM
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Real Name: Joshua
Location: Atlanta
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Congrats!!!
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26 July 2018, 03:57 PM
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Congrats..
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26 July 2018, 04:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
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Noce
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26 July 2018, 04:26 PM
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Wow these new DJs look very very sharp. The proportions are perfect. Congrats!
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26 July 2018, 04:38 PM
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Real Name: Joyce
Location: SF and NYC
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The DJs are just iconic. Love this piece.
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26 July 2018, 04:46 PM
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Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
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Gorgeous! Congrats!
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26 July 2018, 04:48 PM
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Absolutely superb!!! That just oozes class! Enjoy.
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26 July 2018, 04:53 PM
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Looks great; congratulations!!!!
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26 July 2018, 06:31 PM
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Wow - absolutely stunning!
As the gent said above, I love the clean and simple dial. - modern, classic, classy. Almost my perfect watch. Makes me question why on earth Rolex don’t offer this dial for the updated DJ in black? Enjoy!!! |
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26 July 2018, 06:54 PM
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Very nice, such a pretty watch. Congrats.
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26 July 2018, 07:37 PM
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You got a winner there. I too liked how Rolex is going back to slimmer lugs vs the maxi on the DJ. Sexier proportions.
Wear it in the best of health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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26 July 2018, 07:39 PM
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Congrats Hugh!
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26 July 2018, 07:44 PM
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Woah that looks beautiful man.. Congrats!
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26 July 2018, 07:54 PM
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Real Name: Tony
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LOVE that! Thanks for posting. Perfectly configured, I think.
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26 July 2018, 07:56 PM
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Real Name: Travis
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Congratulations!! Great choice going with the white dial.
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26 July 2018, 08:02 PM
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Beautiful piece! Congrats!
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26 July 2018, 08:03 PM
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Wow congrats. Very classic, very beautiful. Nice choice.
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26 July 2018, 08:59 PM
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Congratulations. Looks great.
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26 July 2018, 09:04 PM
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Amazing, congratulations!
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26 July 2018, 09:21 PM
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Congrats!
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26 July 2018, 10:00 PM
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Real Name: Angelo
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Gorgeous watch. Congratulations Hugh!
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26 July 2018, 10:05 PM
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Nice watch.
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26 July 2018, 11:14 PM
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Congrats
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26 July 2018, 11:18 PM
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Huge congrats, lovely dial indeed
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