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ar0821 · 2 March 2018, 12:43 AM

thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

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

danlar · 2 March 2018, 01:14 AM

DJ41 is the modern classic (don't listen to the haters, people are generally resistant to change). Everyone has a Sub (don't get me wrong, it's a good watch), but expect to blend in

rossi46 · 2 March 2018, 02:11 AM

I'll go against the grain and say DJ41. It wouldn't be my pick (but then, neither would TT), but you did say two things:

1. His most desired watch is a DD
2. He likes gold jewelry

This leads me to believe he's less of a "tool" watch guy and more of a "flash" watch guy. Go with the DJ41.

datejustrms · 2 March 2018, 02:45 AM

Quote:

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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Really? I don't think Rolex is trying to compete with Michael Kors.

ar0821 · 2 March 2018, 03:19 AM

Hm decisions.

ar0821 · 2 March 2018, 03:19 AM

Thanks for all the input

superdog · 2 March 2018, 03:22 AM

Quote:

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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LMAO.

I could not disagree more. Most balanced watch I have.

AK797 · 2 March 2018, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

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

Ah, well I'd lean more Blue Subc but I still love the chocolate DJ41 but then I'm a Gemini. I had both dials.

Dirt · 2 March 2018, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

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.

I don't know about it being a harsh criticism

But my enduring perception is that it was a load of garbage

Wllnv19 · 2 March 2018, 03:35 AM

Definitely a TT sub

Dirt · 2 March 2018, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossi46

I'll go against the grain and say DJ41. It wouldn't be my pick (but then, neither would TT), but you did say two things:

1. His most desired watch is a DD
2. He likes gold jewelry

This leads me to believe he's less of a "tool" watch guy and more of a "flash" watch guy. Go with the DJ41.

Agreed.

danlar · 2 March 2018, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

LMAO.

I could not disagree more. Most balanced watch I have.

I second this.

If you think about it, none of the Rolex watches have even proportions. Even the Sub is "disproportionate."
Just look at the hands vs the hour markers. Different sizes, shapes, etc. Yet, it is arguably the most iconic watch in the world.

I guess we should all throw away our disproportionate Rolex watches. Especially our watches > 36mm because this has got to be the decade, not the past two decades, that "the big watch trend" will finally end lol

siempreko · 2 March 2018, 03:53 AM

116613LB! Definitely the sub!

Joearch · 2 March 2018, 03:58 AM

I like the DD vintage strategy. If patience works for you then try the DD. Amazing wedding gift.

Devildog · 2 March 2018, 04:12 AM

I’m going with DJ41.

He likes the DD so I’m going with this rather than the Sub.

Roy Webber · 2 March 2018, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

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

lol :omg::omg:

rossi46 · 5 March 2018, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

Thanks for all the input

Any update?

abozz · 5 March 2018, 02:12 AM

Sub TT blue dial!!!

brandrea · 5 March 2018, 02:43 AM

If his sense of style is ultimately a DD, then the DJ41 should appeal to him the most. Then again the TT Submariner date is gorgeous.

Sorry can’t help

Yobber76 · 5 March 2018, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar0821

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

Well then based on the advice, buy yourself the Datejust 41 two tone with the champagne dial. Problem solved!

And buy your fiancé the Sub-whatever.

Hurricane3710 · 5 March 2018, 05:29 AM

Sub is. Better and price will reflect that

ar0821 · 6 March 2018, 10:57 PM

my AD is in the process of finding me a day date 18038 from 1988,
since that's the watch he truly wants. So still waiting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossi46

Any update?

Trek737 · 6 March 2018, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

OP did. Is fiance not clear enough?

Fiancee is female.

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Yes but during the 15 min before she wrote that I was trying to compose a post and load pics of Lady's DJ... Wasn't until I posted then read what had been written while I was busy typing
that I saw which gender the watch was intended for...

No big deal..

So what did you decide on the watch...

soran · 6 March 2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

Get the Sub if resale value is a factor worth considering

MrInternational · 6 March 2018, 11:39 PM

Both are so good you can’t go wrong. I went DJ41 for my first / only (at this point) Rolex. It’s slightly more versatile on the dressy side and works well in casual too. I opted for stainless but the TT with fluted bezel will certainly have more of the Day date feel than the Sub. I guess that could make it a better or a not better choice depending on how you look at it. I am also looking for a birth year DD one day but for my first / daily driver I think it makes sense to go with a new (or newer) model. My two cents - again you can’t go wrong, you are giving an awesome gift - congratulations and best wishes for lots more fun and success in the future!

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airpeace · 6 March 2018, 11:51 PM

why not the black sub? it's lot more useful and classic

mgd55 · 7 March 2018, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrInternational

Both are so good you can’t go wrong. I went DJ41 for my first / only (at this point) Rolex. It’s slightly more versatile on the dressy side and works well in casual too. I opted for stainless but the TT with fluted bezel will certainly have more of the Day date feel than the Sub. I guess that could make it a better or a not better choice depending on how you look at it. I am also looking for a birth year DD one day but for my first / daily driver I think it makes sense to go with a new (or newer) model. My two cents - again you can’t go wrong, you are giving an awesome gift - congratulations and best wishes for lots more fun and success in the future!

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Totally agree with this. Get a nice blue or rhodium DJ41 and you’ve got something that is a great go anywhere option and is extremely satisfying to look at on the wrist all day. I see what feels like 40,000 Subs a day on banker bros so they just seem too common to me so maybe I’m biased...but the DJ is more refined in my eyes.

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VicLeChic · 7 March 2018, 12:20 AM

You future husband seems to prefer a dressy watch, so DJ is the logical choice. He'll love it. If he'd prefer the TT Sub, you'd have heard it from him as it's an iconic watch.

Kinnakeeter · 7 March 2018, 01:31 AM

[QUOTE=ar0821;8327706]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.[/QUOTE

I feel your pain. I have a ‘87 President and I am looking for a vintage Sub.
Good luck finding your fiancé the he most wants. In my minds eye when I hear Rolex I think about those two watches. Get the President and save the Sub for an anniversary!

ar0821 · 27 March 2018, 10:09 PM

so my AD was able to find a 87/88 day date running about 12k (states he can budge on the pricing) with box and papers. haven't looked at the condition of the watch yet. does this seem reasonable?

2 March 2018, 02:11 AM	#33
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	I'll go against the grain and say DJ41. It wouldn't be my pick (but then, neither would TT), but you did say two things: 1. His most desired watch is a DD 2. He likes gold jewelry This leads me to believe he's less of a "tool" watch guy and more of a "flash" watch guy. Go with the DJ41. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

2 March 2018, 04:12 AM	#45
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	I’m going with DJ41. He likes the DD so I’m going with this rather than the Sub. Attached Images __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

6 March 2018, 11:39 PM	#55
MrInternational "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Watch: DJ41 (126300-0007) Posts: 445	Datejust 41 vs Sub Both are so good you can’t go wrong. I went DJ41 for my first / only (at this point) Rolex. It’s slightly more versatile on the dressy side and works well in casual too. I opted for stainless but the TT with fluted bezel will certainly have more of the Day date feel than the Sub. I guess that could make it a better or a not better choice depending on how you look at it. I am also looking for a birth year DD one day but for my first / daily driver I think it makes sense to go with a new (or newer) model. My two cents - again you can’t go wrong, you are giving an awesome gift - congratulations and best wishes for lots more fun and success in the future! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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2 March 2018, 01:14 AM	#32
danlar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Geneva Posts: 78	DJ41 is the modern classic (don't listen to the haters, people are generally resistant to change). Everyone has a Sub (don't get me wrong, it's a good watch), but expect to blend in

2 March 2018, 03:19 AM	#35
ar0821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Clifton Posts: 18	Hm decisions.

2 March 2018, 03:35 AM	#40
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Definitely a TT sub

2 March 2018, 03:53 AM	#43
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	116613LB! Definitely the sub!

2 March 2018, 03:58 AM	#44
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	I like the DD vintage strategy. If patience works for you then try the DD. Amazing wedding gift.

5 March 2018, 02:12 AM	#48
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Sub TT blue dial!!!

5 March 2018, 02:43 AM	#49
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,117	If his sense of style is ultimately a DD, then the DJ41 should appeal to him the most. Then again the TT Submariner date is gorgeous. Sorry can’t help

5 March 2018, 05:29 AM	#51
Hurricane3710 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Ny Posts: 17	Sub is. Better and price will reflect that

6 March 2018, 11:51 PM	#56
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	why not the black sub? it's lot more useful and classic

7 March 2018, 12:20 AM	#58
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	You future husband seems to prefer a dressy watch, so DJ is the logical choice. He'll love it. If he'd prefer the TT Sub, you'd have heard it from him as it's an iconic watch.

7 March 2018, 01:31 AM	#59
Kinnakeeter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Newport New Va Posts: 42	[QUOTE=ar0821;8327706]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.[/QUOTE I feel your pain. I have a ‘87 President and I am looking for a vintage Sub. Good luck finding your fiancé the he most wants. In my minds eye when I hear Rolex I think about those two watches. Get the President and save the Sub for an anniversary!

27 March 2018, 10:09 PM	#60
ar0821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Clifton Posts: 18	so my AD was able to find a 87/88 day date running about 12k (states he can budge on the pricing) with box and papers. haven't looked at the condition of the watch yet. does this seem reasonable?

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