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Old 26 May 2007, 02:02 PM   #1
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Looking for some advice..

I am one of the few people I guess that can wear 45, 44, 41 and 36 mm watches day in and day out with no problem switching around.

I wear the DJ about three days a week or so and really like it. But I am thinking of switching dials on it. I love the Rhodium dial and the Romans but I am wondering about switching to a dial/hand set with some lume.

I have terrible eyesight and wear a watch through the night. I do have sport watches and use the SeMP as the night/beater watch. But I like the comfort of the DJ and sometimes just want to wear it instead of switching.

What do you guys think and what are some of your favorite dial combos on SS DJ with the old case?

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Old 26 May 2007, 02:16 PM   #2
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That is such a beautiful dial, Daren....frankly, I wouldn't like to touch it.

But then the DJ was never ever "hot" on lume. Some of the newer ones do have dials with stick markers and some amazing lume. Other new ones have the similar Lumeless dial like the one you've got.

Tough choice, man. Just go to your AD and ask him to show you the special large AD catlogue which lists several dials for this model DJ....and then go with the one you think would have the maximum lume.

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Old 26 May 2007, 02:28 PM   #3
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Daren,

I have that exact watch, with an oyster braclet. I love the Rhodium dial in the sunlight, but have been thinking about a re-dial too. I also have commented to my wife about wanting to tell time after dark.

I have looked at the new black dial, w/stick markers. The entire stick marker is "lumed", unlike the older black dials that just had a dot of lume.

Here in the US, Rolex may not even make the switch. The black dial that I like is only offered on the new style DJ.

I will be interested to see what you decide.
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Old 26 May 2007, 07:49 PM   #4
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Daren, I would do it in a heartbeat. I require a watch with lume. I would just get a silver dial with sticks.
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Old 26 May 2007, 07:53 PM   #5
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Try THIS link:

http://www.ashleys.de/de/rolex_configurator.html

I like the dial bottom left! And it has hour markers that are luminous.

If you point with your mouse at the dial, the watch switches to the dial you are pointing at
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Old 26 May 2007, 09:01 PM   #6
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I hate to say I told you so, but ..............
Seriously, bro the white stick dial would look great with that watch and would give you plenty of lume while keeping the dressy look
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Old 26 May 2007, 09:17 PM   #7
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Well Darren IMO leave it alone as it is as it was made,you have other watches if lume is important.Now myself have never been a fan of stick hands,now say a set of hands like say the yachtmaster with the red second hand IMO would be a improvement.
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Old 26 May 2007, 09:43 PM   #8
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hi D,

why not do what i,ve considered keep the dial but to achieve some added functionality just swop to some lume hands.

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Old 26 May 2007, 10:54 PM   #9
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Its pretty nice as it is.... I would suggest to leave it that way.
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Old 26 May 2007, 10:59 PM   #10
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Old 27 May 2007, 12:07 AM   #11
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Sleep with a flashlight under your pillow.........................I do.


Before someone else says it...................yes I am a light sleeper.
Never thought of that one Adrian, LOL!

Thanks for the input all, I am very undecided, so your thoughts and ideas are appreciated!!
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Old 27 May 2007, 12:15 AM   #12
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The lume on my '86 DJ is long gone. I use other watches when lume is a priority. I'd go with the combo that looks best to you. Maybe the DJ during the day and another watch [brighter lume] for night.
This is still my favorite combo for a DJ.
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Old 27 May 2007, 01:47 AM   #13
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You could alway transform

into this! Then you would have lume and a bit more flash!
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Old 27 May 2007, 02:04 AM   #14
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I am more inclined for keeping the present dial. Sticks are nice but never to be sought just for the lume. If lume is very much needed, a digital watch will be nice. Else Luminox and Trasers will be excellent choices.
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Old 27 May 2007, 02:16 AM   #15
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I have good eyesight and I cannot see the lume after a few hours, so unless you can find some tritium; you'll need that flashlight to recharge the lume in the middle of the night.

Put a digital by the bed with those glowing 2 inch high numbers and leave that excellent roman example alone.

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Old 27 May 2007, 02:44 AM   #16
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I'm with Padi on this one: leave the dial alone but swap out the hands for the YM fat versions. Red Second hand if you're feeling devilish. I'm thinking about fat hands for my GMT ll, but no Red Second.
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Old 27 May 2007, 03:02 AM   #17
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I like this dial.
But I prefer the base color is white with roman hour index.

Nice watch anyway
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Old 27 May 2007, 03:30 AM   #18
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The lume on my '86 DJ is long gone. I use other watches when lume is a priority. I'd go with the combo that looks best to you. Maybe the DJ during the day and another watch [brighter lume] for night.
This is still my favorite combo for a DJ.
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Damn fine looking DJ,Dan Timeless,stylish,exquisite
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Old 27 May 2007, 03:35 AM   #19
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Daren, there are very few DJ dials that provide very much lume at all, and the older it gets, the less there is of it.

Your Datejust is beautiful just as it is. It is MHO that since you will not be gaining very much in the way of lume if you change the dial, I would keep yours as it is and use other watches for their lume properties.
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[QUOTE][Damn fine looking DJ,Dan Timeless,stylish,exquisite
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Thanks Chris!
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Old 27 May 2007, 05:58 AM   #21
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The lume on my '86 DJ is long gone. I use other watches when lume is a priority. I'd go with the combo that looks best to you. Maybe the DJ during the day and another watch [brighter lume] for night.
This is still my favorite combo for a DJ.
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Thanks JJ. The silver dial and monochromatic scheme match my splint.
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Old 27 May 2007, 06:04 AM   #23
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Tell me, Dan....do you ever find the 36 mm size too small on your wrist? I'd love a new DJ on Jubilee, but it's just the damn size that keeps putting me off. I have a 7¼" wrist (left hand).

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JJ,
I'm 6' 4" and although I'm thin [thanks mom & dad] I have pretty good sized wrists. Wearing the DJ after a week with the GMT II or even bigger Oris WorldTimer I'm always surprised how nice the wrist presence is of the DJ. Typically wear the DJ when wearing long sleeve dress shirts but still happy wearing the DJ for sportier occasions too.
Sometimes the "BIG" watch thing is a hassle. Sometimes it's fun. That's why the 40mm Rolex tool watch is the perfect size overall IMHO. But always happy and surprisingly enjoyable to sport the DJ.
I can only guess the new style jubilee would make it even easier to love.
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I'm 6' 4" and although I'm thin [thanks mom & dad] I have pretty good sized wrists. Wearing the DJ after a week with the GMT II or even bigger Oris WorldTimer I'm always surprised how nice the wrist presence is of the DJ. Typically wear the DJ when wearing long sleeve dress shirts but still happy wearing the DJ for sportier occasions too.
Sometimes the "BIG" watch thing is a hassle. Sometimes it's fun. That's why the 40mm Rolex tool watch is the perfect size overall IMHO. But always happy and surprisingly enjoyable to sport the DJ.
I can only guess the new style jubilee would make it even easier to love.
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Thanks, Dan.......appreciate your reply. I'd love the SS DJ with WG bezel and white dial/Romans on the new Jubilee. Tried it on and loved it, but the size left a small doubt in my mind.

But first let me get my job....and then I'm once again a 2-Rolex man!!
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To the OP: That is a stunning dial -- please do not change it!

If you do, I will not feed this adorable puppy any dinner!

Think about it!!!

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To the OP: That is a stunning dial -- please do not change it!

If you do, I will not feed this adorable puppy any dinner!

Think about it!!!

Well, I guess that cinches it!!!
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To the OP: That is a stunning dial -- please do not change it!

If you do, I will not feed this adorable puppy any dinner!

Think about it!!!



I just spent enough to buy a used DJ with most any dial on this puppy nursing her back to health.


So, for you I will keep the dial, at least for now.
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into this! Then you would have lume and a bit more flash!
I don't like/want any flash.
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