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JR16 · 15 June 2017, 12:52 PM

Hey TRF family,

My AD hosted a Baselworld 2017 Rolex event tonight and while I know a few others have posted their experience and opinions, I thought I would share mine as well and of course some pics on my 6.685 inch wrists.

The event itself was very nice and classy, well-catered from a local restaurant of high repute, with hand-passed hors d'oeuvres and mini deserts, as well as some creative and tasty cocktails (and champagne). I spent most of my time chatting with the AD owner, a Rolex rep, my saleswoman, and of course ogling rolex's new offerings on display.

Pricing aside, my absolute favorite was the white gold Daytona with silver dial, on oysfeflex. I own the white dial DaytonaC, which has quickly become my favorite Rolex, but this new Daytona was out of this world. As has been discussed on TRF, it is a tad larger than the steel version , in a good way, and the curve of the lugs is just so nice as it meets the oysteflex strap, which feels amazing against the skin of my wrist. And the color and contrast of the dial is mesmerizing.

On to the sea dweller. I was certain that this was going to feel huge and bloated on my small wrist, particularly since the SubC already feels a bit large on me. But I was wrong! The proportions of the SD43 (or sd50?) are spot on. The way the lugs are thin and curved as they meet the wider 22mm (I think) bracelet is brilliant and in my opinion was how the SubC should have been designed. While a thick watch, it is not outrageously tall on the wrist. What a pleasant surprise!

Next, the DJ41. I recently acquired an out of production 36mm DJ (see an earlier post of mine), and was never a fan of the DJII, so was curious how this new DJ would wear. I think Rolex did a great job with this one. It looks totally sleek and thinned out compared to the DJ2 -- it's like the DJ went on a diet and hit the gym for a year, and the DJ41 is the result - thinner stick markers, thinner lugs, and increased fluting around the same sized bezel (fluted version) look phenomenal. For me, the jubilee bracelet made this piece near perfect. On an oyster, it still seemed just a tad big (lug to lug) for my sized wrist. But on the jubilee, with the way the bracelet conforms to the curves of the wrist, it felt like a sublime match. Regarding colors of dials, I think I favored the silver over the blue, and the blue over the rhodium.

I'm not a huge skydweller fan in general , so didn't snap any pics.

As I left , I was handed a nice Rolex hat made
of that nice lightweight sporty material.

It was a great night overall!
Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoyed this enthusiast's impressions and some
hopefully decent iPhone pics.

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oldsalt · 15 June 2017, 12:57 PM

Thank you - good report, glad you enjoyed the evening...

cheers

Vaxe · 15 June 2017, 12:58 PM

Wow fun times and awesome hat! thanks for sharing

Chewbacca · 15 June 2017, 12:58 PM

nice.

incontrol · 15 June 2017, 12:59 PM

I was at an event tonight at Hamilton. Were you there?

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Eva123 · 15 June 2017, 01:07 PM

Nice report from event. WG Daytona really looks very well on your wrist. In my opinion, SD43 and DJ41 look a bit too bulky for you.

Lol-x · 15 June 2017, 01:08 PM

You are lucky, I love the hat

incontrol · 15 June 2017, 01:11 PM

Your report was very thorough! I personally really liked the Skydweller. The complication is so interesting and the blue dial is killer.

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datejust24 · 15 June 2017, 01:11 PM

Very cool ...that rhodium dial DJ is stunning, anyone know if that is available with a fluted bezel or smooth only ?

denmanproject · 15 June 2017, 01:12 PM

Man that WG Daytona is quickly becoming my fav basel release

Thanks for sharing

Rjongco · 15 June 2017, 01:39 PM

WG Daytona really growing on me.

Investr · 15 June 2017, 01:41 PM

GREAT report. I give you an A-. You left out the SkyD so you dont get an A+. Thx for sharing!!

AJM914 · 15 June 2017, 01:42 PM

Nice pics!

Sky21 · 15 June 2017, 01:49 PM

Very nice pics, thanks for sharing. I agree that the SD43 looks nice on you, better than I expected for a sub 7 inch wrist.

xwalker4 · 15 June 2017, 02:07 PM

Thanks for the report - that was a fun read!

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Al1969 · 15 June 2017, 02:14 PM

Thanks for sharing. That DJ on jubilee looks great!

youthagainsttt · 15 June 2017, 02:23 PM

I really like the skydweller but now after that pic, that Daytona looks very nice as well

Hairdude1 · 15 June 2017, 02:24 PM

Great pics and review

Cru Jones · 15 June 2017, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the report.

Duke84 · 15 June 2017, 03:01 PM

Nice report! Thanks for sharing.

sensui · 15 June 2017, 03:07 PM

That wg Daytona is such a stunner, thanks for sharing great impressions and pictures.

Louis (Toronto) · 15 June 2017, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR16

Hey TRF family,

My AD hosted a Baselworld 2017 Rolex event tonight and while I know a few others have posted their experience and opinions, I thought I would share mine as well and of course some pics on my 6.685 inch wrists.

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6.685? Just 3 decimal points? Can't you be a bit more specific ?

dadonn2 · 15 June 2017, 03:49 PM

For your dutiful reporting, Rolex should send you more than a hat. :) Nice job and thanks for filling us in. That Daytona does look great. I'm quickly becoming the world's biggest non-Daytona fan, Daytona fan. I even have one that I don't wear.

RolexComplex · 15 June 2017, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the report -- your thoughts (and pics) are appreciated.

homerish · 15 June 2017, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

Very cool ...that rhodium dial DJ is stunning, anyone know if that is available with a fluted bezel or smooth only ?

Both smooth and fluted bezel are available

1William · 15 June 2017, 09:44 PM

I enjoyed your report and review of the event and watches. Thank you.

JR16 · 15 June 2017, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incontrol

Your report was very thorough! I personally really liked the Skydweller. The complication is so interesting and the blue dial is killer.

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Thanks for posting the skydweller pic, I knew someone would nail me for not doing so! Between the black and blue dials, the blue definitely looked more stunning.

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JR16 · 15 June 2017, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmanproject

Man that WG Daytona is quickly becoming my fav basel release

Thanks for sharing

You're welcome! It's growing on me too, much more after seeing it. On my 2 year or so horizon, may end up deciding between this one vs a PP 5711, priced approx $4k less than the wg Daytona

GerardoG · 15 June 2017, 09:53 PM

That looks beautiful. I a, anxious to try it on.

JR16 · 15 June 2017, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJM914

Nice pics!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Investr

GREAT report. I give you an A-. You left out the SkyD so you dont get an A+. Thx for sharing!!

Ha! I knew I'd get called out on this omission!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xwalker4

Thanks for the report - that was a fun read!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke84

Nice report! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

Thanks for sharing. That DJ on jubilee looks great!

I agree! If I ever get a DJ41, it's going to have to be on a jubilee!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky21

Very nice pics, thanks for sharing. I agree that the SD43 looks nice on you, better than I expected for a sub 7 inch wrist.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

That wg Daytona is such a stunner, thanks for sharing great impressions and pictures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Thanks for the report.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Great pics and review

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexComplex

Thanks for the report -- your thoughts (and pics) are appreciated.

Thanks! It was fun putting my thoughts in writing !

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15 June 2017, 12:52 PM	#1
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Baselworld AD event tonight- impressions from a smaller-wristed Rolex enthusiast Hey TRF family, My AD hosted a Baselworld 2017 Rolex event tonight and while I know a few others have posted their experience and opinions, I thought I would share mine as well and of course some pics on my 6.685 inch wrists. The event itself was very nice and classy, well-catered from a local restaurant of high repute, with hand-passed hors d'oeuvres and mini deserts, as well as some creative and tasty cocktails (and champagne). I spent most of my time chatting with the AD owner, a Rolex rep, my saleswoman, and of course ogling rolex's new offerings on display. Pricing aside, my absolute favorite was the white gold Daytona with silver dial, on oysfeflex. I own the white dial DaytonaC, which has quickly become my favorite Rolex, but this new Daytona was out of this world. As has been discussed on TRF, it is a tad larger than the steel version , in a good way, and the curve of the lugs is just so nice as it meets the oysteflex strap, which feels amazing against the skin of my wrist. And the color and contrast of the dial is mesmerizing. On to the sea dweller. I was certain that this was going to feel huge and bloated on my small wrist, particularly since the SubC already feels a bit large on me. But I was wrong! The proportions of the SD43 (or sd50?) are spot on. The way the lugs are thin and curved as they meet the wider 22mm (I think) bracelet is brilliant and in my opinion was how the SubC should have been designed. While a thick watch, it is not outrageously tall on the wrist. What a pleasant surprise! Next, the DJ41. I recently acquired an out of production 36mm DJ (see an earlier post of mine), and was never a fan of the DJII, so was curious how this new DJ would wear. I think Rolex did a great job with this one. It looks totally sleek and thinned out compared to the DJ2 -- it's like the DJ went on a diet and hit the gym for a year, and the DJ41 is the result - thinner stick markers, thinner lugs, and increased fluting around the same sized bezel (fluted version) look phenomenal. For me, the jubilee bracelet made this piece near perfect. On an oyster, it still seemed just a tad big (lug to lug) for my sized wrist. But on the jubilee, with the way the bracelet conforms to the curves of the wrist, it felt like a sublime match. Regarding colors of dials, I think I favored the silver over the blue, and the blue over the rhodium. I'm not a huge skydweller fan in general , so didn't snap any pics. As I left , I was handed a nice Rolex hat made of that nice lightweight sporty material. It was a great night overall! Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoyed this enthusiast's impressions and some hopefully decent iPhone pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 June 2017, 12:57 PM	#2
oldsalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia. Watch: ????? Posts: 1,015	Thank you - good report, glad you enjoyed the evening... cheers __________________ EXP II - DSSD (blue) - PAM 643 - PAM 724 - PAM 424 - PAM 1499 - GRUPPO GAMA - PAM 1305 - Breguet XXI - 116500LN & BLNR....gone

15 June 2017, 12:59 PM	#5
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I was at an event tonight at Hamilton. Were you there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

15 June 2017, 01:08 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	You are lucky, I love the hat __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 June 2017, 01:11 PM	#8
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Your report was very thorough! I personally really liked the Skydweller. The complication is so interesting and the blue dial is killer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

15 June 2017, 12:58 PM	#3
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Wow fun times and awesome hat! thanks for sharing

15 June 2017, 12:58 PM	#4
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	nice.

15 June 2017, 01:07 PM	#6
Eva123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: 116333 Posts: 415	Nice report from event. WG Daytona really looks very well on your wrist. In my opinion, SD43 and DJ41 look a bit too bulky for you.

15 June 2017, 01:11 PM	#9
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Very cool ...that rhodium dial DJ is stunning, anyone know if that is available with a fluted bezel or smooth only ?

15 June 2017, 01:12 PM	#10
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Man that WG Daytona is quickly becoming my fav basel release Thanks for sharing

15 June 2017, 01:39 PM	#11
Rjongco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 327	WG Daytona really growing on me.

15 June 2017, 01:41 PM	#12
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	GREAT report. I give you an A-. You left out the SkyD so you dont get an A+. Thx for sharing!!

15 June 2017, 01:42 PM	#13
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Nice pics! __________________

15 June 2017, 01:49 PM	#14
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Very nice pics, thanks for sharing. I agree that the SD43 looks nice on you, better than I expected for a sub 7 inch wrist.

15 June 2017, 02:07 PM	#15
xwalker4 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ron Location: Punxsutawney Watch: 114060/116500LN/PA Posts: 345	Thanks for the report - that was a fun read! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 June 2017, 02:14 PM	#16
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Thanks for sharing. That DJ on jubilee looks great! __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

15 June 2017, 02:23 PM	#17
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,040	I really like the skydweller but now after that pic, that Daytona looks very nice as well

15 June 2017, 02:24 PM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Great pics and review __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

15 June 2017, 02:55 PM	#19
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	Thanks for the report.

15 June 2017, 03:01 PM	#20
Duke84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: T Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 998	Nice report! Thanks for sharing.

15 June 2017, 03:07 PM	#21
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	That wg Daytona is such a stunner, thanks for sharing great impressions and pictures.

15 June 2017, 03:49 PM	#23
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	For your dutiful reporting, Rolex should send you more than a hat. :) Nice job and thanks for filling us in. That Daytona does look great. I'm quickly becoming the world's biggest non-Daytona fan, Daytona fan. I even have one that I don't wear.

15 June 2017, 05:17 PM	#24
RolexComplex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Posts: 229	Thanks for the report -- your thoughts (and pics) are appreciated.

15 June 2017, 09:44 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	I enjoyed your report and review of the event and watches. Thank you.

15 June 2017, 09:53 PM	#29
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	That looks beautiful. I a, anxious to try it on.

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