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Juantxo · 29 July 2016, 01:54 AM

Fluted is the traditional Rolex. It's all a matter of taste, though. Now, the fluted bezel is white gold and more expensive than the plain bezel. In my case, I would not consider buying a smooth bezel DJ.

Ragna · 29 July 2016, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedolex

FLUTED.

A Roman dial is one of the most Dressy dials Rolex makes. It requires the most Dressy bezel Rolex makes.

Sport dials = Smooth bezel + Oyster bracelet

Dress dials = Fluted bezel + Jubilee bracelet

Any disruption of these 6 variables from the 2 intended design paths is a Rolex no-no, a fashion faux-pas, trying to make the watch into something it isn't. If based on your age you are a Sporty guy and want a Sporty Datejust, you need a different dial that compliments a smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet. If you want a fancy Dress watch, you need the fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet. Rolex says so.

ill drink to that

RKTudor · 29 July 2016, 01:57 AM

Fluted. For me, the fluted screams Rolex.

clb89 · 29 July 2016, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedolex

FLUTED.

A Roman dial is one of the most Dressy dials Rolex makes. It requires the most Dressy bezel Rolex makes.

Sport dials = Smooth bezel + Oyster bracelet

Dress dials = Fluted bezel + Jubilee bracelet

Any disruption of these 6 variables from the 2 intended design paths is a Rolex no-no, a fashion faux-pas, trying to make the watch into something it isn't. If based on your age you are a Sporty guy and want a Sporty Datejust, you need a different dial that compliments a smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet. If you want a fancy Dress watch, you need the fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet. Rolex says so.

the thing is this variant isnt offered with jubilee bracelet even with flutted bezel. i could go with another dial if i want the smooth bezel but i just love this shade of blue! wish they have arabic dial with this shade :s

Coffes4closers · 29 July 2016, 02:20 AM

Fluted no question

Investr · 29 July 2016, 02:21 AM

I just added this yesterday. I've owned fluted and smooth and in this dial I STRONGLY prefer smooth!! Can't go wrong either way but the smooth is classic and a little sporty. Plus you are 27 and to me smooth is more youthful. Buy it!!!

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Investr · 29 July 2016, 02:22 AM

One more for u....

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clb89 · 29 July 2016, 02:33 AM

oh boy that does look good

Investr · 29 July 2016, 02:36 AM

You can NOT go wrong with smooth!!! Plus at 27 yrs old I think the fluted is perfect and very versatile. + its $2000 cheaper but I would have chosen smooth even if they were the same price....

Perpetual888 · 29 July 2016, 02:42 AM

Fluted

superdog · 29 July 2016, 02:49 AM

I generally prefer fluted.

In this case smooth

Either way, awesome watch.

samson66 · 29 July 2016, 02:55 AM

...but didn't I read somewhere in this thread that you already have an Explorer I? If so, why not get a fluted DJ as your dressier watch and use the Explorer more as your casual watch? No matter what you get you are going to wind up having one your prefer with nicer clothes and one your prefer with shorts/t-shirts. I say go for the fancier one this time around.

AboutTime · 29 July 2016, 03:04 AM

I chose the fluted bezel for myself and have never regretted it. The fluted bezel will not show scratches as readily as the smooth bezel does.

rkot07 · 29 July 2016, 03:08 AM

My vote:

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Colin10101 · 29 July 2016, 03:15 AM

I find the fluted bezel on the DJ2 too big. Go for smooth!

clb89 · 29 July 2016, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

...but didn't I read somewhere in this thread that you already have an Explorer I? If so, why not get a fluted DJ as your dressier watch and use the Explorer more as your casual watch? No matter what you get you are going to wind up having one your prefer with nicer clothes and one your prefer with shorts/t-shirts. I say go for the fancier one this time around.

hmm such first world problem lol its just that flutted may be too flashy for me with the blue dial which really pops on its own. if i wanted silver or black dial i would have gone flutted no questions asked. i rarely dress up in suits and ties. more shirts/ shorts / jeans / sweather kinda guy. maybe i answered my own question dang...

michael067 · 29 July 2016, 03:32 AM

Always loved fluted bezels over smooth. Yesterday at an AD tried on the platinum DD with smooth bezel and loved it! Problem is, little outta my price range.

jazz_harvey · 29 July 2016, 03:37 AM

They both look great. Get both !

Gerry62 · 29 July 2016, 03:38 AM

Smooth

Juantxo · 29 July 2016, 03:43 AM

Smooth or fluted, I strongly suggest you buy the DJ 40mm instead of the DJ II. Better looks and improved movement. Of course, I insist: Fluted on Jubilee rocks the world.

mdgrwl · 29 July 2016, 03:46 AM

Just my opinion but I'm 32 and find the Fluted to be an "Older Gentleman" look.

captain_NEMO · 29 July 2016, 03:50 AM

Smooth camp here. A notch dressier than the Explorer I, so it can conceivably take on the dressy/sporty role with ease.

The fluted bezel just blings a little too loud for me. Great watch, dont get me wrong, but I think it has a more limited purpose vs the smooth.

Frakis · 29 July 2016, 03:52 AM

Fluted, it is the classic Rolex look.

txstats · 29 July 2016, 03:55 AM

Smooth with oyster, looks sportier. Fluted is dressy. But you can never go wrong with either one, it's a Rolex 👍🏼

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caprebels · 29 July 2016, 03:59 AM

I originally wanted fluted and now seriously considering smooth. Seems like the votes are split right down the middle. Like most said, if you choose one, you will always wonder about the other. Now I'm leaning towards fluted again. LOL

speedolex · 29 July 2016, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdgrwl

Just my opinion but I'm 32 and find the Fluted to be an "Older Gentleman" look.

Depends on many factors, especially dial color and hour marker choice, nothing 'older gentleman' about my Turn-O-Graph, for example.

captain_NEMO · 29 July 2016, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by speedolex

Depends on many factors, especially dial color and hour marker choice, nothing 'older gentleman' about my Turn-O-Graph, for example.

Agreed. The red accents really make a world of a difference. You substitute those with the run-o-the-mill hands/datewheel and it's def something my dad will sport.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. -Seinfeld

lig · 29 July 2016, 04:16 AM

While a DJ may be dressier than an Explorer it is by no means a dress watch.

If I were in the market for a DJ - I would go for the blue Romans w smooth bezel. Looks fantastic.

denmanproject · 29 July 2016, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JayJ

Romans Fluted
Batons smooth

osamu · 29 July 2016, 04:30 AM

tough one, as I do think fluted goes better with romans, but I also think smooth is a better choice for a SS DJ and definitely would go fluted with a TT or DD. In the end, I'd probably go fluted, as it's a bit more visually interesting, and with the romans makes for a dressier piece. If for some reason you want it to be a bit more under the radar, smooth would be great too.

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29 July 2016, 02:49 AM	#41
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,833	I generally prefer fluted. In this case smooth Either way, awesome watch. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 July 2016, 03:15 AM	#45
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	I find the fluted bezel on the DJ2 too big. Go for smooth! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

29 July 2016, 03:52 AM	#53
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,940	Fluted, it is the classic Rolex look. __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

29 July 2016, 01:54 AM	#31
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Fluted is the traditional Rolex. It's all a matter of taste, though. Now, the fluted bezel is white gold and more expensive than the plain bezel. In my case, I would not consider buying a smooth bezel DJ.

29 July 2016, 01:57 AM	#33
RKTudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Emmaus, PA Watch: Tudor 79090 blue Posts: 298	Fluted. For me, the fluted screams Rolex.

29 July 2016, 02:20 AM	#35
Coffes4closers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 326	Fluted no question

29 July 2016, 02:21 AM	#36
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	I just added this yesterday. I've owned fluted and smooth and in this dial I STRONGLY prefer smooth!! Can't go wrong either way but the smooth is classic and a little sporty. Plus you are 27 and to me smooth is more youthful. Buy it!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 02:22 AM	#37
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	One more for u.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 02:33 AM	#38
clb89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 54	oh boy that does look good

29 July 2016, 02:36 AM	#39
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	You can NOT go wrong with smooth!!! Plus at 27 yrs old I think the fluted is perfect and very versatile. + its $2000 cheaper but I would have chosen smooth even if they were the same price....

29 July 2016, 02:42 AM	#40
Perpetual888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Stephen Location: Pacific NW GMT-7 Watch: Explorer II Polar Posts: 76	Fluted

29 July 2016, 02:55 AM	#42
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	...but didn't I read somewhere in this thread that you already have an Explorer I? If so, why not get a fluted DJ as your dressier watch and use the Explorer more as your casual watch? No matter what you get you are going to wind up having one your prefer with nicer clothes and one your prefer with shorts/t-shirts. I say go for the fancier one this time around.

29 July 2016, 03:04 AM	#43
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I chose the fluted bezel for myself and have never regretted it. The fluted bezel will not show scratches as readily as the smooth bezel does.

29 July 2016, 03:08 AM	#44
rkot07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: California Watch: GMT II, DD, DJ II Posts: 591	My vote: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 03:32 AM	#47
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	Always loved fluted bezels over smooth. Yesterday at an AD tried on the platinum DD with smooth bezel and loved it! Problem is, little outta my price range.

29 July 2016, 03:37 AM	#48
jazz_harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 19	They both look great. Get both !

29 July 2016, 03:38 AM	#49
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,502	Smooth

29 July 2016, 03:43 AM	#50
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Smooth or fluted, I strongly suggest you buy the DJ 40mm instead of the DJ II. Better looks and improved movement. Of course, I insist: Fluted on Jubilee rocks the world.

29 July 2016, 03:46 AM	#51
mdgrwl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US East Coast Watch: Dealer Posts: 15,680	Just my opinion but I'm 32 and find the Fluted to be an "Older Gentleman" look.

29 July 2016, 03:50 AM	#52
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 610	Smooth camp here. A notch dressier than the Explorer I, so it can conceivably take on the dressy/sporty role with ease. The fluted bezel just blings a little too loud for me. Great watch, dont get me wrong, but I think it has a more limited purpose vs the smooth.

29 July 2016, 03:55 AM	#54
txstats "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: CA Posts: 64	Smooth with oyster, looks sportier. Fluted is dressy. But you can never go wrong with either one, it's a Rolex 👍🏼 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 03:59 AM	#55
caprebels "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 131	I originally wanted fluted and now seriously considering smooth. Seems like the votes are split right down the middle. Like most said, if you choose one, you will always wonder about the other. Now I'm leaning towards fluted again. LOL

29 July 2016, 04:16 AM	#58
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	While a DJ may be dressier than an Explorer it is by no means a dress watch. If I were in the market for a DJ - I would go for the blue Romans w smooth bezel. Looks fantastic.

29 July 2016, 04:30 AM	#60
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	tough one, as I do think fluted goes better with romans, but I also think smooth is a better choice for a SS DJ and definitely would go fluted with a TT or DD. In the end, I'd probably go fluted, as it's a bit more visually interesting, and with the romans makes for a dressier piece. If for some reason you want it to be a bit more under the radar, smooth would be great too.

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