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HMHM · 25 April 2021, 06:21 AM

Following the release of the new Datejust 36 with palm motif dial, may I ask what would the general preference be for this watch in terms of combination: smooth bezel/oyster bracelet or fluted bezel/jubilee?

While waiting for my OP36 to be sized today, I kinda told my SA I would be keen to add one of those over the next few months but just could not make up my mind which combination to proceed with. I'm kinda fixated with the having the traditional Datejust look of fluted/jubilee but I am somewhat sceptical whether the palm motif would go well with the fluted/jubilee combination... because a part of me actually feels that the palm motif will do better with smooth/oyster...

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liberalclown · 25 April 2021, 06:26 AM

For this dial config, fluted+jubilee makes it look crowded, I think it looks much better on smooth+oyster. Also the vibe of this is fun summer watch, dressy fluted+jubilee combination is not going with that vibe.

carlhaluss · 25 April 2021, 06:30 AM

I am with you 100% on this one. From the start, I thought the palm motif dial looks best with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet. For me, the fluted bezel and Jubilee make it much too 'busy' and partly takes away from the beautiful dial.

HMHM · 25 April 2021, 06:48 AM

Oh well... looks like you guys have managed to convince me to overcome my obsession with fluted/jubilee for Datejust. Thanks!

MichelleP · 25 April 2021, 09:36 AM

Generally I say fluted/jubilee for a DJ but not with this dial. I'd go smooth/oyster

brandrea · 25 April 2021, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlhaluss

I am with you 100% on this one. From the start, I thought the palm motif dial looks best with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet. For me, the fluted bezel and Jubilee make it much too 'busy' and partly takes away from the beautiful dial.

Yep

S’portEye · 25 April 2021, 10:51 AM

Smooth, oyster

noshame · 25 April 2021, 03:52 PM

For the palm motif dial, I'd go smooth and oyster.

doramas · 25 April 2021, 06:48 PM

For me the Datejust is synonymous with fluted bezel and jubilee.

HMHM · 25 April 2021, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doramas

For me the Datejust is synonymous with fluted bezel and jubilee.

I know..... that’s why it’s such a struggle for time to decide. I don’t think the palm motif will fit well without the fluted/jubilee combination though. It’s simply too busy. But a Datejust without fluted/jubilee feels weird and my OCD is kicking in hard.

CLTRolex · 25 April 2021, 09:00 PM

That watch is hideous looking I hope you’re not serious about buying. That and it’s 36mm...

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garyk · 25 April 2021, 09:12 PM

I heard someone had called this new watch and dial the CBD!

I prefer the fluted/Jubilee combo...

HMHM · 25 April 2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CLTRolex

That watch is hideous looking I hope you’re not serious about buying. That and it’s 36mm...

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HAHAHAHA I’m serious! All my 3 DJ are 36. My OP is 36. My first Rolex was a Date 34mm. I’m dead serious in getting the watch just can’t decide between the bezel and bracelet combination

Of course everything might change when I see in person, but I think it has a little combination of both the olive green dial of the DD40 and the PP TwentyFour. And I think it might be amazing!

robinmgb · 25 April 2021, 09:17 PM

Datejust has to be fluted in my opinion, bezel choice isn’t even a question.
On the bracelet side there is at least a decision to be made, jubilee always looks a little dated “old mans watch” to me so I prefer the younger and more modern oyster
Having said that I’d still seriously look at the DJ41, the 36mm really is tiny for a man!

CLTRolex · 25 April 2021, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HMHM

HAHAHAHA I’m serious! All my 3 DJ are 36. My OP is 36. My first Rolex was a Date 34mm. I’m dead serious in getting the watch just can’t decide between the bezel and bracelet combination

Of course everything might change when I see in person, but I think it has a little combination of both the olive green dial of the DD40 and the PP TwentyFour. And I think it might be amazing!

More power to you!! Hope it works out - get both...

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HMHM · 25 April 2021, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by robinmgb

Datejust has to be fluted in my opinion, bezel choice isn’t even a question.
On the bracelet side there is at least a decision to be made, jubilee always looks a little dated “old mans watch” to me so I prefer the younger and more modern oyster
Having said that I’d still seriously look at the DJ41, the 36mm really is tiny for a man!

41mm is not an option for me unfortunately... I was tempted to get the Wimbledon dial last year with the 41mm DJ simply because its not available on the DJ36 but after seeing it in person I did not like the dial and the size was not for me as the proportion feels off.

prgolfer · 27 April 2021, 02:54 AM

Definitely the Oyster over the Jubilee - Jubilee with this dial would be like wearing striped socks with a plaid suit. Fluted vs Smooth bezel though is a more difficult decision, but I feel like the smooth bezel keeps the attention on the dial and brings down the visual proportions a bit to make this a sportier watch. Post a pic when you get it!

Meyrin · 27 April 2021, 03:25 AM

Just for a laugh have a look at this, from The Timeless Watch Channel, my favourite YouTube channel. The bit about the palm motif OP starts at around 2:50!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IwtwDgpz7o

subprimero · 27 April 2021, 03:30 AM

The dial is more casual than formal, so I think that the smooth bezel/oyster bracelet combo is best.

Oyster Sauce · 27 April 2021, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by liberalclown

for this dial config, fluted+jubilee makes it look crowded, i think it looks much better on smooth+oyster. Also the vibe of this is fun summer watch, dressy fluted+jubilee combination is not going with that vibe.

+1

Rori · 27 April 2021, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liberalclown

For this dial config, fluted+jubilee makes it look crowded, I think it looks much better on smooth+oyster. Also the vibe of this is fun summer watch, dressy fluted+jubilee combination is not going with that vibe.

I second the above.

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kip595 · 27 April 2021, 04:23 AM

I also say smooth/Oyster - also, to naysayers of the 36mm...36-38 was considered a 'jumbo' size men's watch for decades - maybe I just wear too much vintage, but if you want a DJ, to me it has to be a 36 - just IMHO.

HMHM · 27 April 2021, 04:59 AM

Thank you very much for the opinion! Most likely I will request for the smooth/oyster combination. Deep down inside I know it’s the better combination but I was just stubborn with having fluted/jubilee for Datejust haha hence seeking opinion. Cheers!

Robf52 · 27 April 2021, 05:26 AM

Smooth bezel/Oyster; otherwise dial looks too busy and too formal.

Golf&Watches · 27 April 2021, 05:28 AM

Datejust is fluted and jubilee... other versions are OP's

joli160 · 27 April 2021, 06:44 AM

Any DJ needs a fluted bezel and jubilee including this one

Slackergirl · 27 April 2021, 09:18 AM

I think it depends on how much you want the dial to stand out. I like it on the oyster and smooth bezel.

HMHM · 27 April 2021, 09:55 AM

Usually I’m in the camp of Datejust = fluted + jubilee. No questions asked.
But with this palm motif dial I kinda feel that it’s gonna be too cluttered.
That’s why I’m so torn between both options but likely smooth/oyster for this one because ultimately the star of this watch is the dial.

sgwatch · 27 April 2021, 12:49 PM

How about smooth/jubilee or fluted/oyster? They would tone down how busy it looks, but not all the way.

Jack T · 27 April 2021, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HMHM

Following the release of the new Datejust 36 with palm motif dial, may I ask what would the general preference be for this watch in terms of combination: smooth bezel/oyster bracelet or fluted bezel/jubilee?

While waiting for my OP36 to be sized today, I kinda told my SA I would be keen to add one of those over the next few months but just could not make up my mind which combination to proceed with. I'm kinda fixated with the having the traditional Datejust look of fluted/jubilee but I am somewhat sceptical whether the palm motif would go well with the fluted/jubilee combination... because a part of me actually feels that the palm motif will do better with smooth/oyster...

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25 April 2021, 06:21 AM	#1
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	Opinions needed... Following the release of the new Datejust 36 with palm motif dial, may I ask what would the general preference be for this watch in terms of combination: smooth bezel/oyster bracelet or fluted bezel/jubilee? While waiting for my OP36 to be sized today, I kinda told my SA I would be keen to add one of those over the next few months but just could not make up my mind which combination to proceed with. I'm kinda fixated with the having the traditional Datejust look of fluted/jubilee but I am somewhat sceptical whether the palm motif would go well with the fluted/jubilee combination... because a part of me actually feels that the palm motif will do better with smooth/oyster...

25 April 2021, 06:30 AM	#3
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	I am with you 100% on this one. From the start, I thought the palm motif dial looks best with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet. For me, the fluted bezel and Jubilee make it much too 'busy' and partly takes away from the beautiful dial. __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

25 April 2021, 03:52 PM	#8
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,683	For the palm motif dial, I'd go smooth and oyster. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB

25 April 2021, 09:00 PM	#11
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Opinions needed... That watch is hideous looking I hope you’re not serious about buying. That and it’s 36mm... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

25 April 2021, 09:12 PM	#12
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,752	I heard someone had called this new watch and dial the CBD! I prefer the fluted/Jubilee combo... __________________

25 April 2021, 06:26 AM	#2
liberalclown "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Jan Location: Earth Posts: 381	For this dial config, fluted+jubilee makes it look crowded, I think it looks much better on smooth+oyster. Also the vibe of this is fun summer watch, dressy fluted+jubilee combination is not going with that vibe.

25 April 2021, 06:48 AM	#4
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	Oh well... looks like you guys have managed to convince me to overcome my obsession with fluted/jubilee for Datejust. Thanks!

25 April 2021, 09:36 AM	#5
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,640	Generally I say fluted/jubilee for a DJ but not with this dial. I'd go smooth/oyster

25 April 2021, 10:51 AM	#7
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,417	Smooth, oyster

25 April 2021, 06:48 PM	#9
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	For me the Datejust is synonymous with fluted bezel and jubilee.

25 April 2021, 09:17 PM	#14
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	Datejust has to be fluted in my opinion, bezel choice isn’t even a question. On the bracelet side there is at least a decision to be made, jubilee always looks a little dated “old mans watch” to me so I prefer the younger and more modern oyster Having said that I’d still seriously look at the DJ41, the 36mm really is tiny for a man!

27 April 2021, 02:54 AM	#17
prgolfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Chicago Watch: 16030 Buckley Dial Posts: 6	Definitely the Oyster over the Jubilee - Jubilee with this dial would be like wearing striped socks with a plaid suit. Fluted vs Smooth bezel though is a more difficult decision, but I feel like the smooth bezel keeps the attention on the dial and brings down the visual proportions a bit to make this a sportier watch. Post a pic when you get it!

27 April 2021, 03:25 AM	#18
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,163	Just for a laugh have a look at this, from The Timeless Watch Channel, my favourite YouTube channel. The bit about the palm motif OP starts at around 2:50! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IwtwDgpz7o

27 April 2021, 03:30 AM	#19
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	The dial is more casual than formal, so I think that the smooth bezel/oyster bracelet combo is best.

27 April 2021, 04:23 AM	#22
kip595 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: U.S. East Coast Posts: 174	I also say smooth/Oyster - also, to naysayers of the 36mm...36-38 was considered a 'jumbo' size men's watch for decades - maybe I just wear too much vintage, but if you want a DJ, to me it has to be a 36 - just IMHO.

27 April 2021, 04:59 AM	#23
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	Thank you very much for the opinion! Most likely I will request for the smooth/oyster combination. Deep down inside I know it’s the better combination but I was just stubborn with having fluted/jubilee for Datejust haha hence seeking opinion. Cheers!

27 April 2021, 05:26 AM	#24
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,074	Smooth bezel/Oyster; otherwise dial looks too busy and too formal. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

27 April 2021, 05:28 AM	#25
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 482	Datejust is fluted and jubilee... other versions are OP's

27 April 2021, 06:44 AM	#26
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Any DJ needs a fluted bezel and jubilee including this one __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

27 April 2021, 09:18 AM	#27
Slackergirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cali Watch: YM Everose Posts: 232	I think it depends on how much you want the dial to stand out. I like it on the oyster and smooth bezel.

27 April 2021, 09:55 AM	#28
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	Usually I’m in the camp of Datejust = fluted + jubilee. No questions asked. But with this palm motif dial I kinda feel that it’s gonna be too cluttered. That’s why I’m so torn between both options but likely smooth/oyster for this one because ultimately the star of this watch is the dial.

27 April 2021, 12:49 PM	#29
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	How about smooth/jubilee or fluted/oyster? They would tone down how busy it looks, but not all the way.

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