Who Rocks a Datejust II as a Daily Wearer?

[Charlie_pace]

I currently only have one Rolex, a 16610 Submariner. I find it's a great watch for dressing up, and for where I mostly reside, in a dressed down (t shirt and jeans) state.

I want to add another Rolex to my stable, and am currently fixated on a Datejust II 116334, rhodium with diamond dial. I am curious how many people rock this watch, or any other DJII as a daily wearer in a casual enviroment. I am in a t and jeans 90% of the time, and I keep reading "dress watch" so I guess it's in my head now it'd be odd to have it as a daily "casual" watch.

[MattyL147]

I wear my DJII fluted, rhodium dial, arabic numerals as my daily. During the week, I'm typically dressed business casual or jeans. Weekends I wear anything from gym clothes or jeans and a t-shirt to a suit/tux (for events) and it still stays on the wrist.

Others may not agree, but extremely versatile in my book.

[R G]

I rotate my watches but I can wear the DJ2 for weeks in a row sometimes - this involves wearing it with a suit for work.

It's dressy, but clearly it's not a dress watch.

[Eric Chan]

I did for a short time when I owned a 116333. A great watch which takes into account the current popularity of large watches while remaining true to the style of the Datejust. It will work as a daily, but just not for me as I found it to be a little too large for my liking.

It is not a dress watch by any means. It works very well with a suit, but most likely will work better with casual or business casual attire.

[cruise_bone]

i do

[dabbotjordan]

Tried it and hated it. Sold it for a sub date C. Much happier.

[jms135]

I wear the smooth rhodium arabic daily with jeans and tshirt. Lately been rotating with the bbb on nato since I recently purchased it :)

[squeaks376]

All day every day. I have the smooth bezel, so it never even gets a second glance. Much more under the radar than a sub IMO. I am always casual, and only wear a suit maybe twice a year. It's a great daily wear!

[G.Costanza]

My DJ ii sees most of my wrist time, along with my Black Bay Blue. I wear the DJ with business casual, suits, and jeans and t-shirts and it looks and feels great.

And because this thread needs some pictures:



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[Paul_81]

Originally Posted by dabbotjordan

Tried it and hated it. Sold it for a sub date C. Much happier.

Can I ask why please ?

[jrs146]

I rocked my DJII daily in rotation with my GMT. I sold it so I don't have it anymore but I could easily see myself buying it back.


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[HogwldFLTR]

I wear mine in rotation with my other and will wear when it comes up of on times I want something more special; no issue wearing it as a daily. As a matter of fact I sold my subC and replace it with the DJII. The DJII is my favorite.

[Charlie_pace]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I wear mine in rotation with my other and will wear when it comes up of on times I want something more special; no issue wearing it as a daily. As a matter of fact I sold my subC and replace it with the DJII. The DJII is my favorite.

Awesome! Thanks for all the replies, guys.

[rmlovett1]

I'm in the same boat as you, attire wise... Polos, jeans, etc... I wear and love the sport models, but also really like the 'dressier' pieces as well. I think I've found my sweet spot, or comfortable go-between. I've recently acquired a YG/panda dial, Daytona and have a TT/slate dial Daytona on the way(plan to put it on leather) I've found the Daytona as covering all bases needed. I still have a couple SS models as well. Just my thoughts.

[lzz73]

I love mine...and I think with the black dial and fluted bezel it's the one Rolex that competes with the Royal Oak self-winding 41.


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[TheRolexKingofLV]

Part of my rotation...

[KeithP]

Only in world where folks are arguably a bit obsessed with Rolex sports watches is the DJII referred to as a dress watch. It is nowhere close to a dress watch. It is shiny though!

I love it, and the rhodium dial is beautiful. I think you should scratch the itch.

[Maiden]

You can wear it dressed down, but diamonds on the dial exclude from a T shirt and shorts IMO. Most importantly if you like it don't worry about us. Rock it!

[watchwatcher]

I think the smooth bezels are a little less "dressy", or more "sporty", depending on how you look at it. Either dresses up or down and is quite versatile, though.

[lzz73]

Last year I eloquantly argued the reasons why I believe the DJii is the most versatile piece in the Rolex lineup. Specifically:

1. It has the girth to "compete" with a Royal Oak;
2. It is a sports watch - you can wear it on the beach and take it under water a bit;
3. It is a dress watch - great with suit;
4. The choice of smooth/fluted let's you set the tone of the watch and lean it toward sporty or dress;
5. It's wears boldly on the wrist without being overbearing.
6. The white gold is discrete;
7. Two-tone is an option.
8. It has a complication (date).

[jnelson3097]

I wear this one all the time, from business casual to a T shirt and shorts.

[DCheeta]

I wear mine in rotation, but I wear it equally with casual, business casual, and suits. It's really the Rolex for any occasion, along with the Explorer I, in my estimation.

[sdgadave]

I wore a GMT II for many years, briefly had a SS Daytona and sold it for my DJII TT. I wear it everyday dressed up or down and love it. A classic piece.


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[Galion]

Originally Posted by lzz73

I love mine...and I think with the black dial and fluted bezel it's the one Rolex that competes with the Royal Oak self-winding 41.


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I love this one. I wear mine daily no matter the occasion, looks superb dress down.

[Charlie_pace]

One piece I forgot to mention is a worry for the scratches due to the PCL's. How often do U guys polish your DJII's?

[Pangit]

I wear mine mainly on the four days a week I wear a suit but I think it also looks great when I am dressed down.

[flv112]

That was the plan until I found hairline scratches on the clasp despite treating it more carefully than a newborn baby. Seldom gets any wrist time now. Daily wearer Sub-C.

[lzz73]

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

One piece I forgot to mention is a worry for the scratches due to the PCL's. How often do U guys polish your DJII's?

You don't worry about such things nor do you polish it. You wear it and enjoy it.

Do a search for one of Dr. Tom's old posts called "battle hardened." That is the right way to look at wearing a watch.


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[jnkay]

[QUOTE=jrs146;6391134]I rocked my DJII daily in rotation with my GMT. I sold it so I don't have it anymore but I could easily see myself buying it back.


This picture rocks! Possibly best picture of this DJ II, and I normally don't like the smooth bezel on this model.

[pinkelle21]

Wear mine as a daily most days, goes from casual dress, business, and even scrubs quite well😎



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