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Old 11 February 2019, 12:31 AM   #61
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I prefer the case proportions and the slimmer indices on the 41. Cant go wrong though!


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Old 13 February 2019, 05:01 AM   #62
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DITTO.....I almost pull the tigger a number of times over the past several years with the DJII. So glad I procrastinated. I absolutely LOVE the DJ41 for all the reason already posted.



Mines the blue dial, fluted bezel and oyster bracelet.



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Old 13 February 2019, 09:34 AM   #63
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DJ41 for me......
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Old 13 February 2019, 09:37 AM   #64
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With all deference to those with the DJII, I just think the 41 has much better proportions. It looks more elegant to me. Get the 41
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Old 13 February 2019, 01:30 PM   #65
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I love and prefer the DJ2 for all the very same reasons the other guys don't love it:



Beefier watch, thicker markers, more brilliant bezel...

(Sure it would be great if it had the updated movement but what it does have is honestly more than fine)



This watch was not on my radar. I was in an AD a few years ago looking at my usual suspects and I spotted it and was like- what in holy hell is that?!



The blue dial catches the light and swirls just like the green fire of my Hulk. Tried it on and knew I had to have it. Pulled the trigger when I learned it was being discontinued.
+1, the DJ2 is very keenly sought after by collectors now. Will become a modern classic.

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Old 13 February 2019, 01:33 PM   #66
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My favorite dj... and my .02 best looking combo out there
Agree. This dial is stunning.
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Old 13 February 2019, 01:35 PM   #67
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Ok, so while I dig the azuro blue dial DJ2 enough to say it twice, this is an unintended double post.

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Old 13 February 2019, 01:41 PM   #68
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41 Blue Dial for sure..
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Old 14 February 2019, 01:11 PM   #69
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Personal taste! Both look good but I preferred 41 and no hesitate here!
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Old 14 February 2019, 01:18 PM   #70
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For the Datejust model, I would recommend that you err on the side of small, ie. 36mm > 41mm > DJII. It's good to see a little bit of the bracelet sitting on top of your wrist, and not just the dial & bezel. That's my preference.

<---- If you look at my avatar, that's the 42mm Explorer II on my 6.5" wrist. The entire top of my wrist is taken by the dial & bezel. That's ok with the sports reference, but if I were to get a DJ, I would get DJ41 or DJ36.
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Old 14 February 2019, 02:46 PM   #71
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Definitely partial to the DJ2. Larger proportions and sportier.
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Old 24 February 2019, 10:45 PM   #72
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Price of 116333 soaring in price now, glad I got mine at 40% below MSRP

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Old 25 February 2019, 04:22 AM   #73
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Not a fan of the fatter indices on the the II. 41 is the way to go. Better movement and as everyone has said, better proportions. That being said, I'm a 36 mm guy myself (just to mess you up lol).
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Old 25 February 2019, 04:39 AM   #74
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I prefer the case and movement on the 41.
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Old 25 February 2019, 06:04 AM   #75
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The definition of Datejust is ...
36mm + fluted bezel + jubilee = DATEJUST
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Old 25 February 2019, 06:04 AM   #76
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That's the exact DJ I want. Only have seen it with smooth bezel.
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Old 25 February 2019, 06:06 AM   #77
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Datejust 41

I have the 41, love the new movement, 70 hour reserve. The jubilee bracelet is a work of art.
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Old 5 March 2019, 02:44 AM   #78
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I have the 41, love the new movement, 70 hour reserve. The jubilee bracelet is a work of art.


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Old 5 March 2019, 02:47 AM   #79
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if you are truly agnostic, go with the newer movement.
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Old 5 March 2019, 03:03 AM   #80
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Easy, DJ2. Not making any more of them and it's bigger which gives it more wrist presence. The fluted bezel is also larger. Bigger = Better
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Old 5 March 2019, 03:17 AM   #81
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DJ2 for me. I just like the wrist presence on that model



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Old 5 March 2019, 03:25 AM   #82
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For the Datejust model, I would recommend that you err on the side of small, ie. 36mm > 41mm > DJII. It's good to see a little bit of the bracelet sitting on top of your wrist, and not just the dial & bezel. That's my preference.

<---- If you look at my avatar, that's the 42mm Explorer II on my 6.5" wrist. The entire top of my wrist is taken by the dial & bezel. That's ok with the sports reference, but if I were to get a DJ, I would get DJ41 or DJ36.
I wholeheartedly agree. You are on the money with your comparison of the aesthetics of two different watches.
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Old 5 March 2019, 04:15 AM   #83
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Both are amazing, but I think some of the folks touting the 41 have not seen this dial in person. Stunning is the word the I hear over and over when people see for the first time.



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Old 5 March 2019, 05:27 AM   #84
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I like big watches but in this case I prefer the 41. Suits the style better IMHO.
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Old 5 March 2019, 06:04 AM   #85
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They are all great watches but it really depends on your wrist size. I have a 6.25 inch wrist and the DJ36 fits me best. If you have a larger wrist I would go with the 41 as I prefer the dimensions of that watch but there is nothing wrong at all with the DJ2, especially if you like a sportier look or are looking for a 1 watch solution. For me I have several other Tudor and Rolex watches for sporty events so I wanted a more traditional dress watch in the 36mm fluted on jubilee. My advice is to try them on before making a decision.
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Old 5 March 2019, 06:26 AM   #86
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DJ2 for me. I just like the wrist presence on that model



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Old 5 March 2019, 06:50 AM   #87
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Much prefer the proportions of the DJ41, especially if you are going with the dressier fluted bezel option. Don't settle just based on price.
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Old 5 March 2019, 10:33 AM   #88
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Welcome to the forum.
Having owned several of each, the 41 is the better overall watch for many reasons stated already.

I do like the extra size but also the way the new case is designed. This was the perfect Rolex... till I fell in love with my SkyDweller.

My vote is 41. Good luck!
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:02 PM   #89
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DJII for me looked more sporty, i didn’t care about the new movement. It just has a bam effect.


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Old 5 March 2019, 02:56 PM   #90
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DJII look bloated
41 is the refine version of DJII
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