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nauticajoe · 7 April 2012, 10:34 PM

Welcome! For a 1st, the SubC's got my vote.

Good luck!

horseco · 8 April 2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by floater156

I believe the DJ works best for dress and casual.

I agree...

JasoninDenver · 8 April 2012, 03:02 AM

I actually have all three of your options. Here is my opinion.

I wear the sub 116610LN 90% of the time. It is far and away the most versatile of the three.

The Explorer II is quite nice as well and would be a close second. However, I would recommend on of the new versions with the updated features.

I wear my DJ very rarely.

My life requires minimal suit time but the sub looks as good as the DJ IMHO. The DJ looks out of place in the woods and on the slopes when I am out playing.

watchstuff · 8 April 2012, 05:07 PM

Thanks everyone for their kind input, it's been great to get people's thoughts. I definately think I won't rush things and take my time visiting the AD's a few times before I am happy.
My thoughts so far reading all your comments are that in an ideal world, and I was as lucky of some of you posters here, I'd have the datejust for work and either (or both!) of the sport models for weekend downtime.

Having read all your comments I think I still want to see the subdate in the flesh before commiting to one.

Rolex dealer seemed to say that price increases (in the UK) is imminent.
So has anyone any thoughts on discounts on either of the models at this time of year?

superdog · 8 April 2012, 09:28 PM

I too think u should look at the Gmt c. Perfect all around watch.

Leandro · 8 April 2012, 10:06 PM

I faced a similar situation some years ago. I had a nice and reliable Omega SMP and I wanted a new Rolex watch. I bought a SS DJ, and after two years I sold it and bought a SS GMT IIc. The functional criteria prevailed in my decision. The DJ didn't provide any additional function over the SMP, something that the GMT could give me. I have been very happy since then.

AJMarcus · 8 April 2012, 10:09 PM

Mario has given great advice and defined all three models in a very real way. You gotta try them all on. Then wait a couple days. Read TRF for great threads and info. Then get the one you just can't stop thinking about! That would be the one for you! Be warned---if you spend anytime on TRF this will be just the beginning of your love affair with Rolex!

zeuloa · 9 April 2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by watchstuff

Just a couple questions are all the dials for the datejust luminescent eg the roman numerals or would I have to stick with the standard non numbers?.

Only the stick and concentric dials have luminescence on the Datejust.

8 April 2012, 03:02 AM	#33
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,284	I actually have all three of your options. Here is my opinion. I wear the sub 116610LN 90% of the time. It is far and away the most versatile of the three. The Explorer II is quite nice as well and would be a close second. However, I would recommend on of the new versions with the updated features. I wear my DJ very rarely. My life requires minimal suit time but the sub looks as good as the DJ IMHO. The DJ looks out of place in the woods and on the slopes when I am out playing. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

8 April 2012, 09:28 PM	#35
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I too think u should look at the Gmt c. Perfect all around watch. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

7 April 2012, 10:34 PM	#31
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome! For a 1st, the SubC's got my vote. Good luck!

8 April 2012, 05:07 PM	#34
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	Thanks everyone for their kind input, it's been great to get people's thoughts. I definately think I won't rush things and take my time visiting the AD's a few times before I am happy. My thoughts so far reading all your comments are that in an ideal world, and I was as lucky of some of you posters here, I'd have the datejust for work and either (or both!) of the sport models for weekend downtime. Having read all your comments I think I still want to see the subdate in the flesh before commiting to one. Rolex dealer seemed to say that price increases (in the UK) is imminent. So has anyone any thoughts on discounts on either of the models at this time of year?

8 April 2012, 10:06 PM	#36
Leandro "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Rolex 16710 LN Posts: 18	I faced a similar situation some years ago. I had a nice and reliable Omega SMP and I wanted a new Rolex watch. I bought a SS DJ, and after two years I sold it and bought a SS GMT IIc. The functional criteria prevailed in my decision. The DJ didn't provide any additional function over the SMP, something that the GMT could give me. I have been very happy since then.

8 April 2012, 10:09 PM	#37
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Mario has given great advice and defined all three models in a very real way. You gotta try them all on. Then wait a couple days. Read TRF for great threads and info. Then get the one you just can't stop thinking about! That would be the one for you! Be warned---if you spend anytime on TRF this will be just the beginning of your love affair with Rolex!

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