Rolex datejust batons or Roman numerals

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by Nyc27000

I walked into the 5th Ave Rolex Boutique on the day of the Basel release asking to try on DJ41 PM to see the fit, they kept on saying "you mean the DJ II? Because the DJ41 was just announced today." I finally relented and said yeah, the DJII. Hahaha.

[mmbiker]

Sticks, but please try a diamond index before you buy ;)

[KingRichard]

I prefer the batons over the romans. If this going to be your only Rolex for a while you might want to spend some time trying on other pieces. I'm not saying this is a bad choice but it's not quite as versatile as something with a white or black dial. I think you could easily pull of a sub date at the office. Or a white dial DJ.

[ivanos]

Originally Posted by KingRichard

I prefer the batons over the romans. If this going to be your only Rolex for a while you might want to spend some time trying on other pieces. I'm not saying this is a bad choice but it's not quite as versatile as something with a white or black dial. I think you could easily pull of a sub date at the office. Or a white dial DJ.

Respectfully disagree. I wear my blue DJ almost every day in office. In many angles actually the blue dial looks darker and the blue becomes so dark that it sometimes is close to black. So it is versatile enough.

[Joearch]

Love romans on a DJ. I like the formal quality of the romans as the DJ seems more dressy.

[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by jb335

Sticks all day.....no doubt. On this watch its just more aesthetically pleasing. Streamlined. Clean.

Sticks.

Agreed


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[samson66]

For the 36 I prefer the Romans to be honest. Smaller watch, the Romans give it a dressier look.

[Bob the brush]

Romans, I feel it makes the watch more exclusive.

[Dove37]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

I believe the correct word is batons, not sticks, but without doubt, both Roman and Arabic numerals do look fussy on a watch.

Batons any day.

Regards

Mick

Too fussy.

[KingRichard]

Originally Posted by ivanos

Respectfully disagree. I wear my blue DJ almost every day in office. In many angles actually the blue dial looks darker and the blue becomes so dark that it sometimes is close to black. So it is versatile enough.

I hear you and I definitely think the blue dial is beautiful. That's the thing with Rolex there are so many good choices it's all a matter of opinion.


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[kenlperry]

It's clearly a personal preference(just look at the variation in replies). My preference is the romans... on that blue they look great. The sticks, oops I mean batons, look good but not as refined as those roman numerals do.

[Lewisp123]

Absolutely loving the options on here! Seems its all divided, I'll go in again tommorow to check them both out and take a wrist pic too with them so you guys can see.

Also I heard that one can actually change the dials at servicing or if I acquired another dial then I would be able to fit it in by taking it to a watch shop. Anyone know if this is true?

[Lewisp123]

That looks absolutely amazing! Do you wear that everyday?

[esscaster]

batons, just for that lume

[Lewisp123]

So went into the shop and tried them on! Love them both - what do you guys think? - I'm leaning towards the Romans as it is cheaper but also because I was told I can get the dial changed for £20 quid and buy the batons dial for £200!

[lhawli]

Baton every time! More symmetrical, love lume and more classy / minimalist dial.


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[actionkwj]

I prefer the stick dial with the fluted bezel or else it looks too busy to me. I like romans better with a smooth bezel.


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[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by UNCLE27

I didn't think there was any difference in the price? RRP £5850 for both with the fluted white gold bezel. Savings can be found with Iconic Watches though which is where I found mine and they were excellent.

I think the stick/baton dial is the cleaner and more versatile and with the Oyster strap which works better for the smart weekday/casual weekend look.

This


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[Wrist Watcher]

Sticks.

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by Flywheel

Sticks.

Hey neighbor, stop trying to get Mick fired up!!!!

[HogwldFLTR]

Lume or not is the question for me. Lume every time.

[sea-dweller]

Romans...

[faz]

First Rolex: get sticks.
Second (or subsecuqent) Rolex: go wild, get what you want... Romans, flowery dial, etc.

First Ferrari: get Red!
Second (or subsequent) Ferrari: go wild, get grey, blue, zebra stripe...

First Burberry: get classic beige checkered
Second (or subsequent) Burberries: go wild, get red, blue, etc.

[Jefferyasher]

Roman dial!

[ivanos]

Originally Posted by Lewisp123

So went into the shop and tried them on! Love them both - what do you guys think? - I'm leaning towards the Romans as it is cheaper but also because I was told I can get the dial changed for £20 quid and buy the batons dial for £200!

Baton one definitely!

[Scapegoat]

Baton, for lume.

[Hawaii2017]

Romans for the classy looks.

[soho]

My first Rolex had sticks/batons, but have grown to prefer Romans, especially with the blue dial. Just picked-up this.




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[dave023]

Went from romans to batons.

[Nairn1980]

I love the Romans with Fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet.