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JJ Irani · 31 October 2009, 01:22 PM

Hi guys,

Finally took up the courage to try on a 36 mm TT DJ on Jubilee - it was a champagne dial with baton markers and Romans on the peripheri.

I was impressed with the size and thought it looked perfect........in fact, much better than the massive DJ-II!!

Must say, I have to take back all that I've said about the 36 mm size - I think it's just about perfect for a dress watch.

Cheers - JJ

Idle Swede · 31 October 2009, 01:26 PM

What are you saying JJ?

Out of your 29 watches and all those years of being a WIS you've never tried on or owned a DJ?

JJ Irani · 31 October 2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

What are you saying JJ?

Out of your 29 watches and all those years of being a WIS you've never tried on or owned a DJ?

I did, Leo......in fact, my very FIRST Rolex in Oct. 1980 was a TT DJ, and then I owned a couple of others - but these were the older models with the narrow lugs.

Today, I tried on the 116233 - the newer one and found it very dressy, especially with the stunning TT bracelet.

JJ

JRA21 · 31 October 2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

What are you saying JJ?

Out of your 29 watches and all those years of being a WIS you've never tried on or owned a DJ?

JJ Irani · 31 October 2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

What are you saying JJ?

Out of your 29 watches and all those years of being a WIS you've never tried on or owned a DJ?

Oh and by the way.......make that 24 Rolex watches - not 29!!

emagni · 31 October 2009, 01:52 PM

The TT super jubilee rolex will always has its special place in my heart:

sturgeon123456 · 31 October 2009, 01:57 PM

I love my 36mm datejust, it gets all the wrist time.....havent worn my GMT 2c TT since i got the dj

Cocobaci · 31 October 2009, 02:05 PM

My first Rolex was a V serial TT champ dia dial jubilee 36mm DJ and it was gorgeous. I just sold it 2 days ago.... Bought a President 18k YG dia dial F series and think I might have been ripped by a US store. Rolex will have to authenticate it this week and give me the verdict.

Miss my datejust. Hope my new pride and joy isnt a counterfeit.

Cocobaci · 31 October 2009, 02:08 PM

Here are some pics

The GMT Kid · 31 October 2009, 02:08 PM

Before buying the DSSD my TT DJ got the majority of the wrist time.

Wolfgang427 · 31 October 2009, 02:10 PM

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks

welcome back to sanity JJ,

The DJ has been 36mm since the early 50's and still looks great after more then a half century.

deserted · 31 October 2009, 02:12 PM

My new passion is the 116200.....So underrated.

Juggernaut · 31 October 2009, 02:15 PM

I still like the older 16200 series. I'm all about the brushed finish.

Andad · 31 October 2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

Finally took up the courage to try on a 36 mm TT DJ on Jubilee - it was a champagne dial with baton markers and Romans on the peripheri.

I was impressed with the size and thought it looked perfect........in fact, much better than the massive DJ-II!!

Must say, I have to take back all that I've said about the 36 mm size - I think it's just about perfect for a dress watch.

Cheers - JJ

So JJ, when did you start wear a dress?

You've allways been a bit ambidextrous for as long as I've known you.

dalip · 31 October 2009, 09:24 PM

Good to hear...would never consider one of these watches..but you have roused my interest JJ
Question: why did it take courage to try one on? Fear of what......????

rajurama · 31 October 2009, 09:49 PM

I sooooo want the TT EverRose!!!!

Dan Pierce · 31 October 2009, 10:37 PM

JJ, this is like bizzaro world now.

Slap a nato on that 36mm DJ and I'll buy a lottery ticket!!!

dP

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

Finally took up the courage to try on a 36 mm TT DJ on Jubilee - it was a champagne dial with baton markers and Romans on the peripheri.

I was impressed with the size and thought it looked perfect........in fact, much better than the massive DJ-II!!

Must say, I have to take back all that I've said about the 36 mm size - I think it's just about perfect for a dress watch.

Cheers - JJ

Strut99GT · 31 October 2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajurama

I sooooo want the TT EverRose!!!!

Ditto! But I rarely see them in stores!

esm · 31 October 2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

Finally took up the courage to try on a 36 mm TT DJ on Jubilee - it was a champagne dial with baton markers and Romans on the peripheri.

I was impressed with the size and thought it looked perfect........in fact, much better than the massive DJ-II!!

Must say, I have to take back all that I've said about the 36 mm size - I think it's just about perfect for a dress watch.

Cheers - JJ

Oh that's nice!!!!
I'm sure one day you will realise that DJ2 is perfect for you.........

kcmo · 1 November 2009, 12:26 AM

Wow, JJ, I wasn't expecting this!

I'm really glad you see the beauty in the classic 36mm DJ. I LOVE them and think they're perfect as they are, whether SS or TT.

Gotta show mine of course! Been wearing this for the last week

Brushpup · 1 November 2009, 12:28 AM

36 is a great size.......dial is still 30 just like the bigger sports models....

BarkMaster · 1 November 2009, 12:55 AM

JJ must have gotten a better prescription for his specticles!

Welcome to the world of normal sized watches!

chazha · 1 November 2009, 02:07 AM

The size of the DJ is just perfect, for me at least!! Even though I am into sports models. DJ II is way too much.

datejust1 · 1 November 2009, 02:17 AM

Since being my first Rolex, my 36mm DateJust is the best! I love it... Welcome JJ to the 36mm World. Now I've got to show mine of course...

Colnago · 1 November 2009, 03:09 AM

36mm DateJust......understated and sadly under-rated by many......an unsung hero in my book.......glad you liked it JJ....I have been loving mine half my lifetime......great, great "little" watches!!!!!

pz93c · 1 November 2009, 03:28 AM

36mm DJ is my only watch. Heck, it's older than I am.

Colnago · 1 November 2009, 03:32 AM

I'll say it again....that is a great looking watch Brian!!!

DanP · 1 November 2009, 03:34 AM

JJ did you bring your loupe? :)

pz93c · 1 November 2009, 03:46 AM

Thanks, Bill.

Denver Dick · 1 November 2009, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

. . . I was impressed with the size and thought it looked perfect........in fact, much better than the massive DJ-II!!

. . . I think it's just about perfect for a dress watch.

Cheers - JJ

Well, you almost got it right. If you just delete the word "dress" from the quote above, you will have discovered what I came to understand 35 years ago when I bought my first TT DJ.

31 October 2009, 01:22 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Confession time - I tried on a 36 mm TT DJ today and was most impressed!! Hi guys, Finally took up the courage to try on a 36 mm TT DJ on Jubilee - it was a champagne dial with baton markers and Romans on the peripheri. I was impressed with the size and thought it looked perfect........in fact, much better than the massive DJ-II!! Must say, I have to take back all that I've said about the 36 mm size - I think it's just about perfect for a dress watch. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

31 October 2009, 01:52 PM	#6
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	The TT super jubilee rolex will always has its special place in my heart: __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

31 October 2009, 01:57 PM	#7
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I love my 36mm datejust, it gets all the wrist time.....havent worn my GMT 2c TT since i got the dj Attached Images

31 October 2009, 09:24 PM	#15
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Good to hear...would never consider one of these watches..but you have roused my interest JJ Question: why did it take courage to try one on? Fear of what......???? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

31 October 2009, 09:49 PM	#16
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	I sooooo want the TT EverRose!!!! Attached Images __________________ रोलेक्स

31 October 2009, 01:26 PM	#2
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	What are you saying JJ? Out of your 29 watches and all those years of being a WIS you've never tried on or owned a DJ?

31 October 2009, 02:05 PM	#8
Cocobaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far far away Posts: 126	My first Rolex was a V serial TT champ dia dial jubilee 36mm DJ and it was gorgeous. I just sold it 2 days ago.... Bought a President 18k YG dia dial F series and think I might have been ripped by a US store. Rolex will have to authenticate it this week and give me the verdict. Miss my datejust. Hope my new pride and joy isnt a counterfeit.

31 October 2009, 02:08 PM	#9
Cocobaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far far away Posts: 126	Here are some pics

31 October 2009, 02:08 PM	#10
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	Before buying the DSSD my TT DJ got the majority of the wrist time.

31 October 2009, 02:10 PM	#11
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks welcome back to sanity JJ, The DJ has been 36mm since the early 50's and still looks great after more then a half century.

31 October 2009, 02:12 PM	#12
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	My new passion is the 116200.....So underrated.

31 October 2009, 02:15 PM	#13
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	I still like the older 16200 series. I'm all about the brushed finish.

1 November 2009, 12:26 AM	#20
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow, JJ, I wasn't expecting this! I'm really glad you see the beauty in the classic 36mm DJ. I LOVE them and think they're perfect as they are, whether SS or TT. Gotta show mine of course! Been wearing this for the last week

1 November 2009, 12:28 AM	#21
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	36 is a great size.......dial is still 30 just like the bigger sports models.... __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

1 November 2009, 12:55 AM	#22
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	JJ must have gotten a better prescription for his specticles! Welcome to the world of normal sized watches! __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

1 November 2009, 02:07 AM	#23
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	The size of the DJ is just perfect, for me at least!! Even though I am into sports models. DJ II is way too much. __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

1 November 2009, 02:17 AM	#24
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Since being my first Rolex, my 36mm DateJust is the best! I love it... Welcome JJ to the 36mm World. Now I've got to show mine of course... Attached Images

1 November 2009, 03:09 AM	#25
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	36mm DateJust......understated and sadly under-rated by many......an unsung hero in my book.......glad you liked it JJ....I have been loving mine half my lifetime......great, great "little" watches!!!!! __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

1 November 2009, 03:28 AM	#26
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	36mm DJ is my only watch. Heck, it's older than I am.

1 November 2009, 03:32 AM	#27
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	I'll say it again....that is a great looking watch Brian!!! __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

1 November 2009, 03:34 AM	#28
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	JJ did you bring your loupe? :)

1 November 2009, 03:46 AM	#29
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Thanks, Bill.

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