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Old 17 January 2023, 04:27 AM   #31
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My vote
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Old 17 January 2023, 04:27 AM   #32
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Batons are best, the wider the better, like the ones on my DJ2 and vintage wideboy.
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Old 17 January 2023, 04:44 AM   #33
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Round diamonds for sure.
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Old 17 January 2023, 05:05 AM   #34
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This is TOTALLY a personal opinion, but my list from most desirable is as follows
*Diamond
*Romans
*Stick
*Stone/Wood
*Arabic
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Old 17 January 2023, 05:08 AM   #35
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Baguettes or batons for me
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Old 17 January 2023, 05:08 AM   #36
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Batons,,,
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Old 17 January 2023, 05:08 AM   #37
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Baguettes, otherwise sticks, but on certain models roman.

There's no rules, it's dependent on makeup and personal interests/aesthetics IMO.

In general I'd avoid a DD and pick something else, like a true high-end piece. If that box is ticked, however, and one is looking for the Tony Montana look, then a DD re-enters the game for me.
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Old 17 January 2023, 05:53 AM   #38
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Might be a good idea to re-start this thread as a poll - If so, perhaps you could subdivide diamonds into a) baguette diamonds, b) pinball (round setting) diamonds, and c) “8+2” diamonds (with baguettes only at 6 & 9).

The 8+2s have also been offered in both square and octagonal settings (although now that I think of it, I have a vague recollection that maybe a poll cannot offer more than 5 choices?)
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Old 17 January 2023, 05:53 AM   #39
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All 3 Rolex watches I've bought since 1986 have Romans, sooo.
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Old 17 January 2023, 06:13 AM   #40
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Let us not forget about diamond roman numerals! The best of all worlds?
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Old 17 January 2023, 06:32 AM   #41
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I prefer stick.
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Old 17 January 2023, 10:14 AM   #42
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Nips.
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Old 17 January 2023, 11:01 AM   #43
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Diamonds.
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Old 17 January 2023, 11:13 AM   #44
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Baton. Except for the three-dimensional Romans on the DD40 (even though I'm not a huge fan of the watch itself).
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Old 17 January 2023, 11:22 AM   #45
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Full baguette and the monochromatic stone dials.

Unfortunately those are also two of the most expensive dials you can get if factory.
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Old 17 January 2023, 11:23 AM   #46
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Stick, but they have to be the lumed sticks. Otherwise romans
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Old 17 January 2023, 11:24 AM   #47
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Old 17 January 2023, 11:25 AM   #48
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I prefer the sans Serif Romans rather than the Serif Romans.
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Old 17 January 2023, 11:35 AM   #49
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Baton - DJ
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Old 17 January 2023, 12:16 PM   #50
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It’s all so personal but here’s what I went with…



I liked the classic simplicity and lume factor.


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Old 17 January 2023, 12:58 PM   #51
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Old 17 January 2023, 01:09 PM   #52
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Romans if you want a TRUUUU daydate


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Old 17 January 2023, 02:11 PM   #53
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Romans or diamonds
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Old 17 January 2023, 02:13 PM   #54
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Stick all day.
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Old 17 January 2023, 02:15 PM   #55
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White Romans was my choice.

Great for casual.
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Old 17 January 2023, 02:47 PM   #56
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It really depends on the reference..

On the DD36 I’d only go sticks but on the DD40 the deconstructed roman’s and baguettes are amazing.

On a DJ36 and DJ41 I prefer sticks on both.
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Old 17 January 2023, 03:49 PM   #57
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It all depends on the specific reference and dial configuration. But, in general, for my taste on the DD or DJ (dressier watches):

Romans>Arabic>Diamonds>sticks
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Old 17 January 2023, 04:22 PM   #58
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Old 17 January 2023, 05:20 PM   #59
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Baguette and Rainbow Jewle Baguettes win in our family.
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