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Old 12 September 2022, 01:08 AM   #31
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Sticks on the DJ. I only like romans on the DD 40
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Old 12 September 2022, 01:09 AM   #32
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Neither - Diamond markers look best and less cluttered :)
If I had to choose then batons for the reasons above and whilst I love Roman numerals think they look better on a Cartier…
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Old 12 September 2022, 01:46 AM   #33
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I prefer the sticks. For the amount of money for these things I want mine to have lume ability at night.
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Old 12 September 2022, 03:42 AM   #34
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Old 12 September 2022, 11:42 AM   #35
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Roman adds more complexity to the watch. As you can tell I love it.
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Old 12 September 2022, 11:59 AM   #36
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Sticks for me
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Old 12 September 2022, 12:06 PM   #37
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Still a favorite and probably my most versatile watch. I like Romans on my wife’s white dial dj.


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Old 12 September 2022, 12:39 PM   #38
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My personal taste:
White/silver/blue dial= Baton/sticks
Black/green dial= Roman
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Old 12 September 2022, 01:36 PM   #39
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Old 12 September 2022, 02:02 PM   #40
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I would normally say sticks but Rolex hour markers on this and OP are just so damn basic. Romans on DD40 are tops followed by Romans on DJ IMO.
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Old 12 September 2022, 02:43 PM   #41
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Walked into an AD a few years ago and fell in love with the Romans with Rhodium dial... Liked the way the Romans were subtle against the dial

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This is exactly my DJ, Romans on a silver dial, smooth bezel, on an Oyster. The WG Romans are subtle, and catch the light well, along with the silver dial. It’s an interesting juxtaposition, because the Oyster/smooth bezel makes it more sporty, but Roman numerals are of course the very opposite of modern. It’s definitely not for everyone, but I find the monochromatic look blends in well with whatever I’m wearing.
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Old 12 September 2022, 03:21 PM   #42
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Blue dial, romans
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Old 12 September 2022, 09:33 PM   #43
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Old 13 September 2022, 01:52 AM   #44
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Old 13 September 2022, 02:28 AM   #45
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Stick dial only. I think the romans are terrible looking and is a complete non starter for me.
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Old 13 September 2022, 02:33 AM   #46
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Old 13 September 2022, 02:44 AM   #47
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I definitely prefer stick/batons on the DJ.
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Old 13 September 2022, 04:06 AM   #48
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I like the Roman numerals on vintage Rolex DJs.

Here’s my Cream dial from 1989 : )


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Old 13 September 2022, 04:15 AM   #49
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I have the DJ41 with white Roman dial fluted bezel, oyster bracelet. It is gorgeous; dial is as clean and crisp as they come, imho.
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Old 13 September 2022, 04:52 AM   #50
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I used to prefer sticks but now much prefer Roman’s

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Old 13 September 2022, 04:54 AM   #51
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Sticks are the classic Datejust look. When I think of Datejust, that's what comes to mind

Mine, just because...
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Old 13 September 2022, 05:26 AM   #52
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I like the Roman numerals on vintage Rolex DJs.

Here’s my Cream dial from 1989 : )


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That's a beauty. Wish my 41 white dial would age to this colour one day
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Old 13 September 2022, 05:37 AM   #53
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Love my Roman like dress up.
Stick more sporty .
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Old 13 September 2022, 05:54 AM   #54
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Black Romans on my 1999 Air King. Gold Romans on my 2021 YG Day Date.
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Old 13 September 2022, 06:43 AM   #55
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Old 13 September 2022, 06:58 AM   #56
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IMHO Roman numerals make the dial too busy - I prefer a more streamlined look.

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Old 13 September 2022, 07:13 AM   #57
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Batons for me every time. I'm not a fan of romans at all - I think they are overly dressy and a little too errrr... "mature" for my taste.
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Old 13 September 2022, 10:56 AM   #58
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Had these two options, and took the sticks! I prefer the blue of the stick dial, but if the Roman’s had fluted it may have been a harder choice!


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