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southnc · 14 February 2020, 01:25 PM

Well, I've always wanted a Datejust. In the recent past, there was a vast difference between the classic 36 and the oversized (IMO) Datejust 2. The former had the Jubilee with cool hidden clasp, roulette (aka 2-color date), and more dial choices.
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But recent updates have leveled the playing field, whereby the 36 loses the hidden clasp, roulette date, and some dial choices, whilst the bigger version - named "41" - is more svelte and has the jubilee available. Before, I would choose the 36 without question, but now would likely opt for the 41 in terms of a new watch.
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So, I decided to go for the previous generation (used) - in particular the 116233 2-tone 36 model. I found a rare dial (jubilee Arabic numerals is classic non-concentric) that was only available around 2003-5; so, all of these versions are F series models. They all came with jubilee & hidden clasp and roulette date (red on odd days - Tudor watches are red on even days). This particular one came with box & papers in excellent condition and was purchased new in 2006; still includes the green hologram label on back.
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Although difficult to photograph, it is impressive. It also wears bigger than I expected. Glad to have it in my collection.

Auto16610 · 14 February 2020, 01:41 PM

I bet that wears real comfortable. Enjoy!

JasTPE · 14 February 2020, 01:45 PM

Very cool! Congrats!

JasTPE

RolexGuyRy · 14 February 2020, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auto16610

I bet that wears real comfortable. Enjoy!

I agree, wears extremely comfortable.

Enjoy!

sea206 · 14 February 2020, 02:12 PM

I initially underestimated jubilee but there is no better bracelet than Rolex jubilee.

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BentleyReese · 23 April 2020, 01:13 PM

nicely done the jubilee is a extremely comfortable band. I hope you enjoy it.

Trouble15 · 23 April 2020, 01:57 PM

Huge congrats! The 116233 was my first Rolex. Extremely comfortable band. I was in for a 116610LN and walked out with the 116233 after trying it on.

opaline460 · 23 April 2020, 02:14 PM

Congrats! enjoy it with good health.

kpinthebay · 23 April 2020, 02:19 PM

Cool! Yes, I underestimated the Jubilee when I bought my DJ on oyster a while back.
I too prefer the classic 36mm over the bigger stuff. Except the sport models anyway
Nice choice!

danwang0520 · 23 April 2020, 02:28 PM

very nice~

kieselguhr · 23 April 2020, 03:04 PM

Congratulations!

darthgman · 23 April 2020, 03:21 PM

Very nice, a classic timepiece. Congrats

Gerardus · 23 April 2020, 05:13 PM

Congratz.
Classic and one of my favourite DJ reference. Wears also very comfortable.

14 February 2020, 01:25 PM	#1
southnc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC USA Posts: 66	Rolex 116233 (Datejust 36) Acquired Well, I've always wanted a Datejust. In the recent past, there was a vast difference between the classic 36 and the oversized (IMO) Datejust 2. The former had the Jubilee with cool hidden clasp, roulette (aka 2-color date), and more dial choices. - But recent updates have leveled the playing field, whereby the 36 loses the hidden clasp, roulette date, and some dial choices, whilst the bigger version - named "41" - is more svelte and has the jubilee available. Before, I would choose the 36 without question, but now would likely opt for the 41 in terms of a new watch. - So, I decided to go for the previous generation (used) - in particular the 116233 2-tone 36 model. I found a rare dial (jubilee Arabic numerals is classic non-concentric) that was only available around 2003-5; so, all of these versions are F series models. They all came with jubilee & hidden clasp and roulette date (red on odd days - Tudor watches are red on even days). This particular one came with box & papers in excellent condition and was purchased new in 2006; still includes the green hologram label on back. - Although difficult to photograph, it is impressive. It also wears bigger than I expected. Glad to have it in my collection. Attached Images

14 February 2020, 01:41 PM	#2
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,182	Looks nice. I bet that wears real comfortable. Enjoy!

23 April 2020, 05:13 PM	#13
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Congratz. Classic and one of my favourite DJ reference. Wears also very comfortable. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

14 February 2020, 01:45 PM	#3
JasTPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: 114060 Posts: 319	Very cool! Congrats! JasTPE

14 February 2020, 02:12 PM	#5
sea206 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 47	I initially underestimated jubilee but there is no better bracelet than Rolex jubilee. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

23 April 2020, 01:13 PM	#6
BentleyReese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Watch: YachtMaster 116622 Posts: 337	nicely done the jubilee is a extremely comfortable band. I hope you enjoy it.

23 April 2020, 01:57 PM	#7
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Huge congrats! The 116233 was my first Rolex. Extremely comfortable band. I was in for a 116610LN and walked out with the 116233 after trying it on.

23 April 2020, 02:14 PM	#8
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Congrats! enjoy it with good health.

23 April 2020, 02:19 PM	#9
kpinthebay "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rolex Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Sub 16610 or dads Posts: 208	Cool! Yes, I underestimated the Jubilee when I bought my DJ on oyster a while back. I too prefer the classic 36mm over the bigger stuff. Except the sport models anyway Nice choice!

23 April 2020, 02:28 PM	#10
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	very nice~

23 April 2020, 03:04 PM	#11
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Congratulations!

23 April 2020, 03:21 PM	#12
darthgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 398	Very nice, a classic timepiece. Congrats

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