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Friedl41 · 10 November 2013, 12:34 AM

34mm versus 36mm

Not a big difference in price ... € 300

White stick dial or silver stick dial

Jubilee or oyster?

As i have a Rolex SS Buckle, I would wear it from time to time with a black or brown alligator strap ...

So what do you think?

I have a 6.5" wrist and my Air King looks as good as my SD, GMT or even my Panerais...

As the watch would be flashy, i think smaller could be more elegant ...

Comments and pictures are welcome.

Thanks.

Friedl41 · 10 November 2013, 12:37 AM

Like this or with oyster bracelet ...

AK797 · 10 November 2013, 12:39 AM

Classic 36mm white roman is my choice.

Rolex king 68 · 10 November 2013, 12:41 AM

100% Datejust

SkyKing31 · 10 November 2013, 01:41 AM

It's really personal choice. I have a TT date to match my mom's watch, and I have several TT DJ's and I even have a AK .. I like them all but I will say that I think the jubilee beacelet is more comfortable. That's just my opinion.

Cc1966 · 10 November 2013, 01:58 AM

I would go for the Date personally. Good luck.

brabusbrad · 10 November 2013, 02:03 AM

They're both the same other than than Date being 34mm and the Datejust being 36mm. However based on Rolex's website all the new Datejust come with the parachrom bleu hairspring whereas the date does not seem to have it yet. I would vote for the Date with silver stick dial because almost everyone else has a Datejust. I also find the Date to be a lot cleaner looking because it doesn't have the outer roman numerals on the dial. But the Date with black dial and sticks would be my choice.

http://www.jamesbondwatchphotos.com/...allpapers-001/

mjclark32 · 10 November 2013, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Classic 36mm white roman is my choice.

For the win

sea-dweller · 10 November 2013, 02:50 AM

DJ with an Oyster would be my choice!

joe100 · 10 November 2013, 03:16 AM

DJ would be the way to go. The Date is a fine machine but you have to want it.

elcompa · 10 November 2013, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Classic 36mm white roman is my choice.

This^ ...And done.

Friedl41 · 10 November 2013, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brabusbrad

They're both the same other than than Date being 34mm and the Datejust being 36mm. However based on Rolex's website all the new Datejust come with the parachrom bleu hairspring whereas the date does not seem to have it yet. I would vote for the Date with silver stick dial because almost everyone else has a Datejust. I also find the Date to be a lot cleaner looking because it doesn't have the outer roman numerals on the dial. But the Date with black dial and sticks would be my choice.

http://www.jamesbondwatchphotos.com/...allpapers-001/

Like this you mean? On the roles.com site it is blue ...

43builder · 10 November 2013, 04:00 AM

date just all the way - in my opinion its a better watch. The date is just a little smaller that i would like. Also, in terms of resale, the date just will do better!

Jack T · 10 November 2013, 04:02 AM

For me, the best combos for a DJ are fluted bezel/jubilee bracelet is more dressy and a smooth bezel/oyster bracelet is more casual. I like both, but I have this:

threemonkeys · 10 November 2013, 04:10 AM

FTX I · 10 November 2013, 04:28 AM

Same wrist size here (6.75) and considering this one

brabusbrad · 10 November 2013, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Friedl41

Like this you mean? On the roles.com site it is blue ...

That's odd, there should be a black one. But I don't think Rolex displays all their dials on their website. But the members here are correct, you have to really want the date to enjoy it because it is relatively small. And for $300 more you get a more well known model that is bigger and has a better resell value. Afterall the datejust is Rolex's best seller if I recall correctly. The tough choice will be choosing dial, bracelet and bezel combination.

crowncollection · 10 November 2013, 06:26 AM

Datejust.

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jctrolex · 10 November 2013, 06:56 AM

Try both on and buy whichever one feels good to you. I used to be concerned about resale value but after finding out what a used watch is worth (I always buy new), I just cannot stomach the loss no matter what model, I have never sold one yet. So unless you are a flipper the Datejust may have a bit of advantage in resale value but from what I am seeing smaller watches are actually on a come back.

Friedl41 · 10 November 2013, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

Same wrist size here (6.75) and considering this one

very nice. i like black dials ... i had a white daytona and it never warmed up to me, so i did let it go .... i believe would it have been black, i would still have it ... but i think a date or date just would be nice in white or silver ,,, for a change ...

Friedl41 · 10 November 2013, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brabusbrad

That's odd, there should be a black one. But I don't think Rolex displays all their dials on their website. But the members here are correct, you have to really want the date to enjoy it because it is relatively small. And for $300 more you get a more well known model that is bigger and has a better resell value. Afterall the datejust is Rolex's best seller if I recall correctly. The tough choice will be choosing dial, bracelet and bezel combination.

i think you are right, not all the dials are on rolex.com ... i have seen different ones in boutiques ,,, or maybe they were last season

Friedl41 · 10 November 2013, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

For me, the best combos for a DJ are fluted bezel/jubilee bracelet is more dressy and a smooth bezel/oyster bracelet is more casual. I like both, but I have this:

2x

totally agree

sjp · 10 November 2013, 07:52 AM

For me it came down to the dial. The Date with sticks is more attractive to me because it is simpler than the railroad tracks and roman numerals that are on the Datejust with sticks.

Get the one you like better.

jon_jon · 10 November 2013, 08:01 AM

Wouldn't it would be nice if the Date came in larger size?

Friedl41 · 11 November 2013, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_jon

Wouldn't it would be nice if the Date came in larger size?

Then it would be a datejust ...

10 November 2013, 12:34 AM	#1
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Rolex Date or Rolex Datejust 34mm versus 36mm Not a big difference in price ... € 300 White stick dial or silver stick dial Jubilee or oyster? As i have a Rolex SS Buckle, I would wear it from time to time with a black or brown alligator strap ... So what do you think? I have a 6.5" wrist and my Air King looks as good as my SD, GMT or even my Panerais... As the watch would be flashy, i think smaller could be more elegant ... Comments and pictures are welcome. Thanks. __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

10 November 2013, 12:37 AM	#2
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Like this or with oyster bracelet ... Attached Images __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

10 November 2013, 01:58 AM	#6
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I would go for the Date personally. Good luck. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

10 November 2013, 03:16 AM	#10
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	DJ would be the way to go. The Date is a fine machine but you have to want it. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 November 2013, 04:00 AM	#13
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	date just all the way - in my opinion its a better watch. The date is just a little smaller that i would like. Also, in terms of resale, the date just will do better! __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

10 November 2013, 12:39 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Classic 36mm white roman is my choice.

10 November 2013, 12:41 AM	#4
Rolex king 68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NewJersey/NewYork Watch: Patek 5074P Posts: 207	100% Datejust

10 November 2013, 01:41 AM	#5
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	It's really personal choice. I have a TT date to match my mom's watch, and I have several TT DJ's and I even have a AK .. I like them all but I will say that I think the jubilee beacelet is more comfortable. That's just my opinion.

10 November 2013, 02:03 AM	#7
brabusbrad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 54	They're both the same other than than Date being 34mm and the Datejust being 36mm. However based on Rolex's website all the new Datejust come with the parachrom bleu hairspring whereas the date does not seem to have it yet. I would vote for the Date with silver stick dial because almost everyone else has a Datejust. I also find the Date to be a lot cleaner looking because it doesn't have the outer roman numerals on the dial. But the Date with black dial and sticks would be my choice. http://www.jamesbondwatchphotos.com/...allpapers-001/

10 November 2013, 02:50 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	DJ with an Oyster would be my choice!

10 November 2013, 04:02 AM	#14
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	For me, the best combos for a DJ are fluted bezel/jubilee bracelet is more dressy and a smooth bezel/oyster bracelet is more casual. I like both, but I have this: Attached Images __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

10 November 2013, 04:10 AM	#15
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022

10 November 2013, 04:28 AM	#16
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Same wrist size here (6.75) and considering this one Attached Images

10 November 2013, 06:26 AM	#18
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Datejust. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

10 November 2013, 06:56 AM	#19
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,163	Try both on and buy whichever one feels good to you. I used to be concerned about resale value but after finding out what a used watch is worth (I always buy new), I just cannot stomach the loss no matter what model, I have never sold one yet. So unless you are a flipper the Datejust may have a bit of advantage in resale value but from what I am seeing smaller watches are actually on a come back.

10 November 2013, 07:52 AM	#23
sjp Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 9	For me it came down to the dial. The Date with sticks is more attractive to me because it is simpler than the railroad tracks and roman numerals that are on the Datejust with sticks. Get the one you like better.

10 November 2013, 08:01 AM	#24
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	Wouldn't it would be nice if the Date came in larger size?

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