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Chuck · 31 December 2010, 03:47 PM

I know sports models are in for the last while... but who here loves their datejusts? I am planning to give my dad my Daytona and buy a datejust and will wear it with a leather strap... can you guys give me some advice on which models (vintage or modern) that looks nice w/ leather straps?

Kokyuryoku · 31 December 2010, 04:33 PM

I think a 1601 looks awesome on a strap

Here's my 1966.

After the overhaul on a black Rolex calf strap.

On a brown croc strap

A wrist shot

Chipmunk · 31 December 2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

I think a 1601 looks awesome on a strap

Here's my 1966.

After the overhaul on a black Rolex calf strap.

On a brown croc strap

A wrist shot

Love the brown croc combo......has more character.

StarSovereign · 31 December 2010, 05:33 PM

I love mine. The Sub gets all the attention on here, but the DateJust is the most classic watch Rolex makes...

egzbuen · 31 December 2010, 06:08 PM

I love DJs too, here are mine:

The one I sold already:

But I agree, vintage DJs look better than modern ones in straps

jamesbondOO7 · 31 December 2010, 06:18 PM

I do.

Newportkrieger · 31 December 2010, 07:03 PM

DateJusts are sports watches too, just not specific purpose/tool watches like the Sub/GMT/Explorer/Daytona. I like DJ as well!

Rags · 31 December 2010, 08:16 PM

IMHO the best rolex..

dddrees · 31 December 2010, 08:20 PM

I Luv mine as well, but I can't invision it on a strap.

Chris B · 31 December 2010, 09:30 PM

I love mine too

Jocke · 31 December 2010, 09:41 PM

I have a few ones.

My beater.

That I give some wash and care once a year.

And a I have another plastic DJ.

And a sapphire custom.

With a sunbeam dial, YM hands and a red datewheel.

Colnago · 31 December 2010, 10:11 PM

The silver dial was my first in 1986......my Rolex cherry!!!....the black dial was my second a couple of years later in 1988.....it has been passed on to my eldest son now, a Christmas present......totally blew him away....they are probably the biggest seller due to their price point in the grand scheme and their appeal to many....very much more rugged than they look....an absolute pleasure to wear.....discrete....accurate....reliable....there are not enough superlatives for these "little" superlative watches......brilliant, simply brilliant...

JimSnyder · 31 December 2010, 10:24 PM

Another from 1966

zeemeester · 31 December 2010, 10:40 PM

I love my DJ

Numismatist · 31 December 2010, 11:32 PM

DJ

CKLinLA · 31 December 2010, 11:44 PM

Of course I love mine, its one of
the classics that defines Rolex.
Heres mine, a 16014.

flathead59 · 1 January 2011, 12:03 AM

Been wearing this one regular, tried it on a Hirsch Sport, but decided I like the bracelet better. Hoping against hope to get my 1603 pie pan back from the AD today, and if I do the TOG will get a break.

Mark

Prince · 1 January 2011, 12:06 AM

I do!

glimmer · 1 January 2011, 12:19 AM

A recently acquired 16014, I really like it...

slcbbrown · 1 January 2011, 12:27 AM

The one I wear on a strap is a gold DJ from the 60's with gold tapestry face. Watch heads like this are not all that hard to come by and can be a pretty good bargain, too.

Dr. Robert posts a picture of his on this forum.

Tunacan26 · 1 January 2011, 12:35 AM

From one Chuck, to another -- Here's mine.

bobg · 1 January 2011, 12:39 AM

. I'd love a 116208. You just don't see them. And, I always know what day it is.

cyborg · 1 January 2011, 02:19 AM

Here's my M series...

kcmo · 1 January 2011, 02:34 AM

LOVE LOVE mine!!!

Rolesor · 1 January 2011, 02:45 AM

Absolutely love mine! It has never left my wrist aside from when I sleep. I highly recommend the DJ as a daily wearer!

GradyPhilpott · 1 January 2011, 03:14 AM

I love mine, but I won't be putting it on a strap, unless something catastrophic happens to the bracelet.

Numismatist · 1 January 2011, 03:16 AM

that dial!

Cristell · 1 January 2011, 03:33 AM

sea-dweller · 1 January 2011, 04:07 AM

Dr. Robert · 1 January 2011, 04:34 AM

Early 1960's vintage 1601 datejust (was my dad's)

31 December 2010, 03:47 PM	#1
Chuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: 116520 Posts: 41	Who loves their Datejusts? I know sports models are in for the last while... but who here loves their datejusts? I am planning to give my dad my Daytona and buy a datejust and will wear it with a leather strap... can you guys give me some advice on which models (vintage or modern) that looks nice w/ leather straps?

31 December 2010, 04:33 PM	#2
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	I think a 1601 looks awesome on a strap Here's my 1966. After the overhaul on a black Rolex calf strap. On a brown croc strap A wrist shot __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

31 December 2010, 05:33 PM	#4
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	I love mine. The Sub gets all the attention on here, but the DateJust is the most classic watch Rolex makes... __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

31 December 2010, 06:08 PM	#5
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	I love DJs too, here are mine: The one I sold already: But I agree, vintage DJs look better than modern ones in straps __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

31 December 2010, 06:18 PM	#6
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	I do. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

31 December 2010, 07:03 PM	#7
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	DateJusts are sports watches too, just not specific purpose/tool watches like the Sub/GMT/Explorer/Daytona. I like DJ as well! Attached Images

31 December 2010, 08:16 PM	#8
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	IMHO the best rolex.. Attached Images __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

31 December 2010, 08:20 PM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I Luv mine as well, but I can't invision it on a strap. Attached Images

31 December 2010, 09:30 PM	#10
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I love mine too

31 December 2010, 09:41 PM	#11
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I have a few ones. My beater. That I give some wash and care once a year. And a I have another plastic DJ. And a sapphire custom. With a sunbeam dial, YM hands and a red datewheel. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

31 December 2010, 10:11 PM	#12
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Absolutely love them.... The silver dial was my first in 1986......my Rolex cherry!!!....the black dial was my second a couple of years later in 1988.....it has been passed on to my eldest son now, a Christmas present......totally blew him away....they are probably the biggest seller due to their price point in the grand scheme and their appeal to many....very much more rugged than they look....an absolute pleasure to wear.....discrete....accurate....reliable....there are not enough superlatives for these "little" superlative watches......brilliant, simply brilliant... Attached Images __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

31 December 2010, 10:24 PM	#13
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Another from 1966 Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

31 December 2010, 10:40 PM	#14
zeemeester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Vincent Location: Amsterdam Watch: 5513 Posts: 12	I love my DJ

31 December 2010, 11:32 PM	#15
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	DJ Attached Images __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

31 December 2010, 11:44 PM	#16
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Of course I love mine, its one of the classics that defines Rolex. Heres mine, a 16014.

1 January 2011, 12:03 AM	#17
flathead59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 349	Been wearing this one regular, tried it on a Hirsch Sport, but decided I like the bracelet better. Hoping against hope to get my 1603 pie pan back from the AD today, and if I do the TOG will get a break. Mark

1 January 2011, 12:06 AM	#18
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I do! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

1 January 2011, 12:19 AM	#19
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	A recently acquired 16014, I really like it...

1 January 2011, 12:27 AM	#20
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	The one I wear on a strap is a gold DJ from the 60's with gold tapestry face. Watch heads like this are not all that hard to come by and can be a pretty good bargain, too. Dr. Robert posts a picture of his on this forum.

1 January 2011, 12:35 AM	#21
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	From one Chuck, to another -- Here's mine. Attached Images

1 January 2011, 12:39 AM	#22
bobg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Western burb Watch: Datejust Posts: 197	My favorite watch. . I'd love a 116208. You just don't see them. And, I always know what day it is.

1 January 2011, 02:19 AM	#23
cyborg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: cyborg Location: us Posts: 60	Here's my M series... Attached Images

1 January 2011, 02:34 AM	#24
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	LOVE LOVE mine!!!

1 January 2011, 02:45 AM	#25
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Absolutely love mine! It has never left my wrist aside from when I sleep. I highly recommend the DJ as a daily wearer! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

1 January 2011, 03:14 AM	#26
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I love mine, but I won't be putting it on a strap, unless something catastrophic happens to the bracelet. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 January 2011, 03:16 AM	#27
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	that dial! Attached Images __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

1 January 2011, 03:33 AM	#28
Cristell Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Ralph Location: NJ - USA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 136	Attached Images

1 January 2011, 04:07 AM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	__________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 January 2011, 04:34 AM	#30
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Early 1960's vintage 1601 datejust (was my dad's) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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