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akilis · 2 November 2019, 04:30 PM

I used to hate DD and DJ...I think it's old man's watch. Since the 2018 Rolex bring the Jubilee bracelet and combined with the Pepsi GMT...it does catch a lot of attention to those who doesn't like the jubilee before. I think the DD and the older 116334-hidden clasp one are really beautiful bracelet, must cop one of those in the future!

Laszlo · 2 November 2019, 04:38 PM

The Jubilee on the 36 is what I would consider perfection. The 41 it’s very good, that clasp is somewhat acceptable but far from ideal from an aesthetic perspective. The DD and DJ though, 36 or 40, or 41 is stunning eye candy as well as comfort and truly classic Rolex. They’re for young and old, sport or dress. I’ve had and have a few and absolutely love them.

The watch is a success and proven.

akilis · 2 November 2019, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

The Jubilee on the 36 is what I would consider perfection. The 41 it’s very good, that clasp is somewhat acceptable but far for ideal from an aesthetic perspective. The DD and DJ though, 36 or 40, or 41 is stunning eye candy as well as comfort and truly classic Rolex. They’re for young and old, sport or dress. I’ve had and have a few and absolutely love them.

The watch is a success and proven.

Very nice collection you had !

Laszlo · 2 November 2019, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by akilis

Very nice collection you had !

I still have the TT, won’t let that one go. Especially with the silver stick.

The DD is on another level.

kieselguhr · 2 November 2019, 05:58 PM

Funny you mention the “old man watch” stigma. Was having dinner and drinks with my then girlfriend and another couple. The guy makes a comment about my DJ and calls it an old man watch while he shows me what a real watch is. I am pretty sure it was either a Graham or U-boat.

In any case. Modern 6 digits look nothing like their 5 digit counterparts. I actually really like the Rolex classic line. No need for a DJ but hope to pick up a DDII some day.

jimcameron · 2 November 2019, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by akilis

I used to hate DD and DJ...I think it's old man's watch.

As an old man myself, I'm hopeful that a genius such as yourself avoids these references at all cost.

Brew · 2 November 2019, 07:29 PM

"Hate" seems a tad strong.

Often times stuff that is thought of as "for old men" is just stuff that has withstood time's test and worked as designed. You know, like old men. Nothing wrong with that, imo.

gunhose · 2 November 2019, 07:33 PM

Welcome to the other side !

kwingy · 2 November 2019, 07:46 PM

The DJ especially in the 36mm is a very honest watch. It does anything you need.

CPRWATCH · 2 November 2019, 07:49 PM

36mm DJ = classic in any combo .

fabio62 · 2 November 2019, 08:06 PM

How can you hate a Daydate.... is impossible.

jimcameron · 2 November 2019, 09:23 PM

In fairness, he did say " used to hate". Maybe now that he has been on the forum for a few months he better appreciates the function more that the star power. Maybe....but doubtful.

ap1 · 2 November 2019, 09:40 PM

Dd40 is one of the best watches out there period

brandrea · 2 November 2019, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

The Jubilee on the 36 is what I would consider perfection. The 41 it’s very good, that clasp is somewhat acceptable but far from ideal from an aesthetic perspective. The DD and DJ though, 36 or 40, or 41 is stunning eye candy as well as comfort and truly classic Rolex. They’re for young and old, sport or dress. I’ve had and have a few and absolutely love them.

The watch is a success and proven.

Those are mighty fine enabling pictures

HogwldFLTR · 2 November 2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by akilis

I used to hate DD and DJ...I think it's old man's watch. Since the 2018 Rolex bring the Jubilee bracelet and combined with the Pepsi GMT...it does catch a lot of attention to those who doesn't like the jubilee before. I think the DD and the older 116334-hidden clasp one are really beautiful bracelet, must cop one of those in the future!

You might consider the 18234 as well. I love the Day function and double quick set after having had an 1803 for a number of years!!! Just a great watch!!!

amh · 2 November 2019, 10:12 PM

You're right, it's not an old man's watch. It's now a ladies' watch!

HogwldFLTR · 2 November 2019, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by amh

You're right, it's not an old man's watch. It's now a ladies' watch!

Except that is a Ladies' President and neither fish nor fowl not good red herring.

JasonBetts · 2 November 2019, 10:48 PM

I'm feeling

far from old but I was enlightened and bought 3 DD/DJ in a week

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DJTOSUB · 2 November 2019, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

The watch is a success and proven.

Awesome pictures!

You managed to create some amazing shots.

Anyone considering a DJ could be sold by looking at these.

thewolfofmiddlesex · 2 November 2019, 11:45 PM

But this converted me...
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Laszlo · 3 November 2019, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DJTOSUB

Awesome pictures!

You managed to create some amazing shots.

Anyone considering a DJ could be sold by looking at these.

Thanks. The DJ is a special watch and has so much soul.

Laszlo · 3 November 2019, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Those are mighty fine enabling pictures

Thanks mister

I’ll encourage anyone to add a DJ to their collection.

One day I hope to have a DD.

AK797 · 3 November 2019, 01:40 AM

I agree with my friend from Casablanca that the Jubilee on 36mm is best, was my very first Rolex, and the President is always good.

Jack T · 3 November 2019, 02:30 AM

At lunch on Thursday at Harry’s Hanover Square, with a 34 year old man, sporting a DJ, smooth bezel, light silver dial w/sticks, oyster bracelet. I said I was surprised, thought the younger guys were going for the larger cases. He replied “maybe some are, but this is perfection”.

ltmgeller · 3 November 2019, 02:33 AM

They are great watches and should be part of every collection.

startrolexendrolex · 3 November 2019, 02:40 AM

Used to be the se way then i don't know what happened started to lust after the daydate.

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Blansky · 3 November 2019, 04:23 AM

Nice watches but for me the fluted bezel dates the watch and that may be where the old man label comes from.

The smooth bezel watches are beautiful and clean.

djgallo · 3 November 2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by startrolexendrolex

Used to be the se way then i don't know what happened started to lust after the daydate.

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That is one Classy watch!!!

trebor · 3 November 2019, 05:07 AM

Before Rolex offered a Day-Date with the double quick setting feature, I bought an 18k yellow gold"Juvenia Premier. It looked almost the same as the Rolex .
The cost ( we were Jewelers at that time, ) was about one third of the wholesale of a Rolex.\After about thirty years the company would no longer service anything made before the Japanese firm took over the new ownership.
My Rolex day-date, still is serviced by the company, and looks as good as new. The other one was junked out for old gold, and movement for what parts were still good.

10klakes · 3 November 2019, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by startrolexendrolex

Used to be the se way then i don't know what happened started to lust after the daydate.

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This.....

2 November 2019, 04:30 PM	#1
akilis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Akilis Location: Canada Watch: 5811/1G Posts: 1,084	I used to hate DD and DJ... I used to hate DD and DJ...I think it's old man's watch. Since the 2018 Rolex bring the Jubilee bracelet and combined with the Pepsi GMT...it does catch a lot of attention to those who doesn't like the jubilee before. I think the DD and the older 116334-hidden clasp one are really beautiful bracelet, must cop one of those in the future!

2 November 2019, 04:38 PM	#2
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I used to hate DD and DJ... The Jubilee on the 36 is what I would consider perfection. The 41 it’s very good, that clasp is somewhat acceptable but far from ideal from an aesthetic perspective. The DD and DJ though, 36 or 40, or 41 is stunning eye candy as well as comfort and truly classic Rolex. They’re for young and old, sport or dress. I’ve had and have a few and absolutely love them. The watch is a success and proven. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

2 November 2019, 07:49 PM	#10
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	36mm DJ = classic in any combo . Attached Images

2 November 2019, 08:06 PM	#11
fabio62 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Italy Posts: 99	Daydate.... How can you hate a Daydate.... is impossible. Attached Images

2 November 2019, 11:45 PM	#20
thewolfofmiddlesex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Neil Location: London, UK Posts: 261	I was never a fan before... But this converted me... __________________ 116610LN SS/Ceramic SubC Black. 326934 SS/WG SkyDweller White. 126334 SS/WG DJ41 Blue, Romans, Jubilee. WSSA0037 SS/ADLC Cartier Santos de Cartier. 116034 SS/WG OP Blk/Pink Indices. PAM01271 SS Panerai Quaranta White. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

2 November 2019, 05:58 PM	#5
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Funny you mention the “old man watch” stigma. Was having dinner and drinks with my then girlfriend and another couple. The guy makes a comment about my DJ and calls it an old man watch while he shows me what a real watch is. I am pretty sure it was either a Graham or U-boat. In any case. Modern 6 digits look nothing like their 5 digit counterparts. I actually really like the Rolex classic line. No need for a DJ but hope to pick up a DDII some day.

2 November 2019, 07:29 PM	#7
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	"Hate" seems a tad strong. Often times stuff that is thought of as "for old men" is just stuff that has withstood time's test and worked as designed. You know, like old men. Nothing wrong with that, imo.

2 November 2019, 07:33 PM	#8
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Welcome to the other side !

2 November 2019, 07:46 PM	#9
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,369	The DJ especially in the 36mm is a very honest watch. It does anything you need.

2 November 2019, 09:23 PM	#12
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	In fairness, he did say " used to hate". Maybe now that he has been on the forum for a few months he better appreciates the function more that the star power. Maybe....but doubtful.

2 November 2019, 09:40 PM	#13
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Dd40 is one of the best watches out there period

2 November 2019, 10:12 PM	#16
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	You're right, it's not an old man's watch. It's now a ladies' watch!

2 November 2019, 10:48 PM	#18
JasonBetts "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indonesia Posts: 423	I'm feeling far from old but I was enlightened and bought 3 DD/DJ in a week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 01:40 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I agree with my friend from Casablanca that the Jubilee on 36mm is best, was my very first Rolex, and the President is always good.

3 November 2019, 02:30 AM	#24
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	At lunch on Thursday at Harry’s Hanover Square, with a 34 year old man, sporting a DJ, smooth bezel, light silver dial w/sticks, oyster bracelet. I said I was surprised, thought the younger guys were going for the larger cases. He replied “maybe some are, but this is perfection”. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

3 November 2019, 02:33 AM	#25
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	They are great watches and should be part of every collection. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

3 November 2019, 02:40 AM	#26
startrolexendrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: US Posts: 650	Used to be the se way then i don't know what happened started to lust after the daydate. Sent from my SM-G892U using Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 04:23 AM	#27
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,809	Nice watches but for me the fluted bezel dates the watch and that may be where the old man label comes from. The smooth bezel watches are beautiful and clean.

3 November 2019, 05:07 AM	#29
trebor "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 110	Before Rolex offered a Day-Date with the double quick setting feature, I bought an 18k yellow gold"Juvenia Premier. It looked almost the same as the Rolex . The cost ( we were Jewelers at that time, ) was about one third of the wholesale of a Rolex.\After about thirty years the company would no longer service anything made before the Japanese firm took over the new ownership. My Rolex day-date, still is serviced by the company, and looks as good as new. The other one was junked out for old gold, and movement for what parts were still good.

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