The DJ41 has changed my thinking.

[UNCLE27]

I find myself agreeing with so much of this thread!
I went into my AD last week thinking about an Explorer I and a Datejust wasn't on the radar at all. I already have a DJ36 (Oyster, Fluted, Blie Baton Dial) as my dress/suit watch (I rarely wear a suit now). But on seeing and trying the Datejust 41, I was blown away!

The AD had a Black Baton Dial with smooth bezel on Jubilee and it was STUNNING! I so nearly pulled the trigger there and then but most of my other watches have a black dial so I hesitated. I found it a beautiful, modern and versatile looking watch (despite its design heritage).

Having given it some thought, I thonk Ive decided on a Dark Rhodium Baton on Jubilee with a smooth bezel. I've convinced myself there's room for 2x Datejusts as they'd just be so different.

And I echo the call for photos! The images of real watches in different lighting conditions and not taken by professional photographers really helps people focus and decide on their specifications.