Datejust 41 vs Sub

[ar0821]

Hi, new to this thread. Don't know much about watches, but have been doing my research for the past few months and met with some rolex dealers. Planning to get one for my fiance as a wedding/30th gift but torn between the:

Datejust 41 two tone with the champagne dial or the Sub two tone with the blue dial.

Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

[Kiddodoc]

First of all, welcome to TRF!
I would recommend the TT blue sub of the two you mentioned. The bluesy is such a beautiful watch. DJ is a great watch but the sub he can take diving and snorkeling. My wife bought me a TT Daytona for my wedding gift! He will b stoked. BTW, most on here don't like TT watches.

[BzKneez]

Both are great watches. I own the sub and my wife has the 2 tone datejust. I find the datejust can be worn daily and as well for formal occasions with the exception of black tie/black suit. The same goes for the sub two tone but you might have just a little harder time matching the watch with clothes due to its blue face (that's just me though)

One thing with the choice of the blue 2 tone sub is that you'll see less of them around on other people. I do often see steel subs as well as 2 tone datejusts on people.

Tough choice... my vote goes to the 2 tone sub blue face

[scarabei]

The question is, can she pull off that big of a watch? I would consider a Datejust 31 as a much more sensible and elegant option:
https://www.rolex.com/watches/dateju...8240-0025.html



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[AK797]

For fiancée I'd go DJ41 and TT chocolate dial, bet she will love it.

[ar0821]

thank you all!

[ar0821]

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

[opawlows]

Originally Posted by scarabei

The question is, can she pull off that big of a watch? I would consider a Datejust 31 as a much more sensible and elegant option:
https://www.rolex.com/watches/dateju...8240-0025.html



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Perhaps the fiancee is a male?

[scarabei]

Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

A sub it is then. 41mm Datejust is an ugly, disproportionate fad. It makes me think Rolex is trying to compete with Michael Kors, when it should be the other way around 🤪


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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

Well, then. This one, no doubt.

[c41006]

My vote goes to the Sub

[scarabei]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well, then. This one, no doubt.

Precisely!


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[ar0821]

thanks again everyone, was leaning towards the sub as well.

[zjd168]

sub

[ar0821]

seems like sub it is!

[ar0821]

one more question so his dream watch is the day date president, but he wants the model from 1988 which my jeweler is in search for, however I don't know if I should put the money towards an older model if found, or just purchase a new sub?

[Trek737]

Wish you would of clarified the gender in the first post... Oh well... Deleted my original post...

And yes... Sub TT... As I own that one and really love it...

[ar0821]

sorry should've said he's a male.

[WBA_Daytona]

As the only Rolex watch I would choose the TT Sub. If you know that he intends to buy a SS Sub in the future than probably a TT DJ41 would be better as a dressy piece.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Trek737

Wish you would of clarified the gender in the first post... Oh well... Deleted my original post...

And yes... Sub TT... As I own that one and really love it...

OP did. Is fiance not clear enough?
Fiancee is female.

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[Jack T]

Originally Posted by ar0821

my fiance is a man. I'm the woman lol, but thank you!

As I read the first few posts, I thought some people were a bit presumptuous; glad you cleared that up.

I am indifferent on DJ41 and if the Sub I'd go with the black dial.

Have fun deciding, it won't be easy!!

[RolexEDC]

I would buy a DJ 32-41mm on a jubilee

[SDRider]

Does he like gold in general? I love my two tone sub but the TT watches in general are a bit less desirable than the stainless steel models. Subs are generally more desirable than the DJ but I like the DJ as a dress watch. Although, either can be worn as such.

Between the two you presented I’d go with the Submariner.

Whatever you choose I’d recommend buying new from an authorized dealer for your first Rolex, especially if you are new to this hobby. There are unscrupulous people out there passing off fakes as the real thing and the peace of mind of buying new from an AD is worth the extra expense. I’d like to think I’m fairly knowledgeable at this point but honestly, I’ve looked at some very convincing fakes and I struggle to tell the difference. I bought my Rolex from an AD and my wife’s Rolex from an AD. My next will most likely also be from an AD.

Oh, and we love to see pictures of new incoming watches so be sure to come back and post pics when you get it!

[Swiss Mad!]

My vote would be Sub TT, but a watch is a very personal thing - before making a multi $$$ mistake are you sure he definitely wants a TT?
Good luck anyway


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[ar0821]

so his dream watch is the gold day date president, but he wants the older model from 1988 which my jeweler is in search for with papers. I'm not sure if I should put the money towards the older model or just purchase a new sub.

[ar0821]

so ultimately he would want an all gold, the day date, but with the wedding I'm on a budget. he's tried the TT and preferred it over the steel since he prefers gold jewelry.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by scarabei

A sub it is then. 41mm Datejust is an ugly, disproportionate fad. It makes me think Rolex is trying to compete with Michael Kors, when it should be the other way around ��


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That's as harsh a criticism of the new DJ41 as I have read. I'm not a big fan either, I love my classic 36mm, but I don't think the proportions are all that out of whack, more tapered bezel than the DJII.

[ar0821]

My jeweler has also been looking for the day date president 1988 model with papers which is the one he wants the most, but not sure if I should put the money towards an older model or just purchase a new sub.

[dafuture]

I'd say go for the Sub. They're both great watches, but the Sub can be worn every day and for anything. It's just the more versatile piece of the two.

[mjclark32]

30 year old man, go for the sub.
Congrats and good luck!