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Old 28 June 2013, 02:57 AM   #1
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The first Datejust II I have bought, Love the bigger face at what I believe is 41mm. Looks so similar to the Milgauss, which is what I thought it was at first glance! The look of this one is much much better than the original Datejust IMO.
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:00 AM   #2
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I agree that it is much better than the original datejust
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:10 AM   #3
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Without the luminous colour schemes and skew second hand, it looks a million times better than the Milgauss and because it's so much thinner, it's no doubt more comfortable too!
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:12 AM   #4
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Without the luminous colour schemes and skew second hand, it looks a million times better than the Milgauss and because it's so much thinner, it's no doubt more comfortable too!
I would love to see yours if you have one!
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:26 AM   #5
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here's mine

Love this watch, not as bulky as a classic Sub and not as "office" as a Day Date
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:36 AM   #6
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Love this watch, not as bulky as a classic Sub and not as "office" as a Day Date
Love the white dial! Hadn't seen that one yet, thanks for sharing
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:39 AM   #7
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Looks great! love the domed bezel. Lets not get ahead of ourselves and put the original DJ on the back burner, as it is probably one of the most well known, long standing, and iconic watches of all time. Doubt people will say that about the DJII, 40 years from now.

But enjoy! it is a gorgeous piece!
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:40 AM   #8
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It is actually a soft silver dial that photographs sort of white. Love the thing, what a great waste of money. I work hard making America love Oregon Pinot Noir so a treat like this is a lot of fun
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:48 AM   #9
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Wish I had a picture, but as I gaze at my diminutive SS DJ, with the elegant WG Roman numerals on the rhodium dial, I unequivocally disagree - I do not think the DJ2 is MUCH better than the original DJ ! After all, it doesn't even have it's own unique model name. And the DJ is, as the OP pointed out, the original
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Old 28 June 2013, 03:51 AM   #10
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Love this watch, not as bulky as a classic Sub and not as "office" as a Day Date

That said, sticks on the white dial is a very nice look.
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Old 28 June 2013, 04:18 AM   #11
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Old 28 June 2013, 04:38 AM   #12
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Looks good, congrats
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Old 28 June 2013, 07:04 AM   #13
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Without the luminous colour schemes and skew second hand, it looks a million times better than the Milgauss and because it's so much thinner, it's no doubt more comfortable too!
i must respectfully disagree. the Milgauss stands out from the norm and has lots more personality... love the Milgauss


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Old 28 June 2013, 07:05 AM   #14
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and if that doesn't 'get' you ...
(my fiancé has both dials)

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Love those Datejusts with the smooth bezel, almost gives it an upgraded Explorer I kind of look!
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Old 28 June 2013, 07:08 AM   #16
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Did not mean to offend any Milgauss owners out there ;) simply thought it looked similar ha! thanks for sharing the pics. I personally love the milgauss
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Old 28 June 2013, 07:10 AM   #17
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it's all good ! no offense taken. i meant my reply with a smile!
(and i look for any chance to post pics of those two!)
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Old 28 June 2013, 08:02 AM   #19
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Nice, but better than the classic DJ. I think not!
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Wish I had a picture, but as I gaze at my diminutive SS DJ, with the elegant WG Roman numerals on the rhodium dial, I unequivocally disagree - I do not think the DJ2 is MUCH better than the original DJ ! After all, it doesn't even have it's own unique model name. And the DJ is, as the OP pointed out, the original
I agree. The DJII is just too big for what it is. Much prefer the classic DJ.
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