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BTSinAustin · 25 July 2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKLinLA

Will have to see the new sized DJ in the 'flesh' to know how it looks - the bezel/dial/bracelet proportions can be tough to get right. Plus how does it fit on a (your) wrist.

I think that among the 'major' brands Rolex has been the most resistant to joining in the BIG watch trend (fad?). Not all of these size trends last, and for me, one attraction of Rolex has been that it stands apart from the 'bigger is better' crowd.

Exactly, it would be hard to put a 20k watch in the same drawer with the bell bottoms, thin ties and parachute pants.

If the DJ is anything like the DDII it will make me throw up in my mouth. I actually laughed out loud when I tried on the DDII. It looked like a clown costume accessory.

niner niner seven · 22 July 2009, 09:24 AM

is the DJ2 out yet? what about the Sub-C TT?

DAVIDSW · 22 July 2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niner niner seven

is the DJ2 out yet? what about the Sub-C TT?

I believe it is. I am picking up a Sub C TT tomorrow and will see if it is available.

rockclimber · 22 July 2009, 11:50 AM

I really like it, but would not wear it with a suit due to that bezel. It reminds me more of a sport watch to be honest. They should have saved the large bezels for sport watches imho. But the real test will be how it looks on my wrist; 36mm has always been too small for my wrist, but I do see the need to continue producing them for many men on this earth. Not all of us are 250lb Americans.

kkchome · 22 July 2009, 12:25 PM

It's a lovely watch, but not really my cup of tea. I prefer a sports watch to be 39-40mm or 42mm at the maximum, if the case is thin (like a speedmaster professional). For dressier watches I prefer smaller sizes. Perhaps I'm old fashioned, but I prefer the proportions of the older 36mm DJ.

Aeternitas · 22 July 2009, 12:57 PM

I like the looks of the DJII, but would never consider it a dress watch. I personally think the normal DJ is just barely a dress watch. I really don't know what I'd consider the DJII, as I don't think I'd call it a sports watch either.

And on another note, since he's been brought up a few times in the topic, let's laugh at this guy and his tiny, feminine watch.

The Beginner · 22 July 2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jameshelliwell

Guys, now that a couple of months have passed since Basel, I would be interested to hear your (respected and valued

) opinions on the updated DateJust 41mm.

As I am sure that any of you who have read my posts on here are more than aware, I am indeed a fan and have put myself down for one when they reach AD's around September time (dont let this influence your posts, please)

In my opinon (and I am relatively new, so read into this however you wish) I feel that the larger, redesigned 41mm DJ is the perfect (well, 'perfect' is a strong word) blend of use in a casual (sport) and formal (dress) environment - especially with the black stick dial and oyster as per the image above...

Okay, so not so literally in terms of features and functionality (i.e. chrono, bezel, gmt hand etc) but you get what I am trying to say - it is a good sports/dress blend IMO. The Daytona looks great both sports and dress, but would you wear a chrono with a dinner suit in particular? Equally, the milgauss - the second hand ruins this for wear with a dinner suit IMO, and there is no date window for everyday or 'sports' functionality (e.g. Subs, GMT's etc)

I dont intend this to be a 'what looks best with a Tux' thread, or a comparison between Daytona's/Millies/other models (after all, it is personal taste) so please come forward with your views on the DJII and its cross-environment suitability!

CHEEEEERS guys

Very nice watch..i do really like that kind of watch..the size of hte face is perfect 41mm

stanislav · 22 July 2009, 05:51 PM

36 mm is OK for me, growth accelaration (all chemicals, hormons in the food) has not gone so fast everywhere.
By the way, the more I try and look new rolexes the more I like my Exp, new DJ looks a bit blocky and too shiny, the bezel is more prominent and I seem to like more subtle ones. I am planning to get one but have doubts. Maybe I am a one-watch guy.

TheDude · 23 July 2009, 03:23 AM

I have only seen and tried on the DayDate II, but I like the size and fit of it.

Personally, if I ever get a Datejust II, it won't be until they offer it on jubilee. I think the options are too limited at the moment relative to the wealth of options available with the regular Datejust.

c2tcardin · 30 July 2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jameshelliwell

Guys, now that a couple of months have passed since Basel, I would be interested to hear your (respected and valued

) opinions on the updated DateJust 41mm.

As I am sure that any of you who have read my posts on here are more than aware, I am indeed a fan and have put myself down for one when they reach AD's around September time (dont let this influence your posts, please)

In my opinon (and I am relatively new, so read into this however you wish) I feel that the larger, redesigned 41mm DJ is the perfect (well, 'perfect' is a strong word) blend of use in a casual (sport) and formal (dress) environment - especially with the black stick dial and oyster as per the image above...

Okay, so not so literally in terms of features and functionality (i.e. chrono, bezel, gmt hand etc) but you get what I am trying to say - it is a good sports/dress blend IMO. The Daytona looks great both sports and dress, but would you wear a chrono with a dinner suit in particular? Equally, the milgauss - the second hand ruins this for wear with a dinner suit IMO, and there is no date window for everyday or 'sports' functionality (e.g. Subs, GMT's etc)

I dont intend this to be a 'what looks best with a Tux' thread, or a comparison between Daytona's/Millies/other models (after all, it is personal taste) so please come forward with your views on the DJII and its cross-environment suitability!

CHEEEEERS guys

James, any updates? Also does anyone know the lume color on the new DJ II? I've checked both of my local AD's and they didn't have any in yet though one said he had a few come through already but I'm thinking he might have meant a DD II as they both had the new DD II.

lwildcatz · 16 September 2009, 04:03 PM

James,

That is the best looking DJ2 I have seen. It just needs the Jubilee.

WatchSnob · 16 September 2009, 11:02 PM

Have the DJ & DJ II.
I love them both but unless you are large guy with large wrists the DJ II is not a true dress watch... If you wear European shirts the cuffs can be a bit too tight for the DJ II (again this is for smaller wrists)

I would say the DJ II best fills the role of a daily wear watch for someone who is not a suit or button down and tie guy.

That is just my two cents based on experience being smaller (6.8 in wrist and wearing quite a bit of European designers when it comes to my suit)

meznpez · 17 September 2009, 12:16 AM

Looks like half the forum wants it (the other half hates it) but nobody buys it. It's been up for sale here in the forum (blue with roman) for 4 days now.

Gerardus · 17 September 2009, 12:56 AM

I do not like the new DJ2.
A dresswatch that is bigger then an EX2 or SUB etc.wich are furthermore toolwatches???
Horrible development imho!
Maybe i am oldschool....

Cymro1 · 18 September 2009, 05:50 AM

Hi all,

My first post on this forum so please excuse any ignorance. Am just about to buy my first ever Rolex and am torn between a Sub and a DateJust - however the latter does look a little small on my wrist and I was excited to learn about the new 2009 DJII.

Does anybody know if this has been released in the UK yet (in particular the steel and white gold style shown in the first picture in this thread)?

Thanks

j1crimmins · 5 October 2009, 10:21 AM

I only wish they had gone with the brushed bracelet. Not a big fan of the brushed/polished as a casual bracelet

BarkMaster · 5 October 2009, 10:28 AM

Get it - wear it - enjoy it

slcbbrown · 5 October 2009, 10:28 AM

Too big for a dress watch. This is a fine sport model, but SS and 40mm+ is not a dress watch.

Nice watch, though.

Rolesor · 5 October 2009, 11:00 AM

I LOVE it and will be buying one as soon as possible!!

Cato · 5 October 2009, 11:53 AM

I don't like the DJ II. I saw nothing wrong with the size of the DJ! Perhaps it'll grow on me; I don't know. The proportions seem all "fun house mirror."

Zgar · 5 October 2009, 12:32 PM

I disagree I think the Date Just II was needed, I am 6'0" tall and would never were the tiny 36mm DJ it's just too small. looks like a kids watch or woman watch. It's been a long time coming and I think Rolex finally realized that they need to make a bigger dress watch. look at Panerai Nice biggger and dressy. big watches are in style now and Rolex knows it

Alexwwjd · 22 July 2009, 09:20 AM

Hey James,
I gotta contact you... send me a PM... I want to know if you can contact me with your AD and get 15% off as well.

22 July 2009, 12:25 PM	#5
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22 July 2009, 05:51 PM	#8
stanislav Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 131	36 mm is OK for me, growth accelaration (all chemicals, hormons in the food) has not gone so fast everywhere. By the way, the more I try and look new rolexes the more I like my Exp, new DJ looks a bit blocky and too shiny, the bezel is more prominent and I seem to like more subtle ones. I am planning to get one but have doubts. Maybe I am a one-watch guy. Attached Images

17 September 2009, 12:56 AM	#14
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5 October 2009, 10:28 AM	#17
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22 July 2009, 09:24 AM	#2
niner niner seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Rolex&911Nation Watch: GV Posts: 547	is the DJ2 out yet? what about the Sub-C TT?

22 July 2009, 11:50 AM	#4
rockclimber Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 69	I really like it, but would not wear it with a suit due to that bezel. It reminds me more of a sport watch to be honest. They should have saved the large bezels for sport watches imho. But the real test will be how it looks on my wrist; 36mm has always been too small for my wrist, but I do see the need to continue producing them for many men on this earth. Not all of us are 250lb Americans.

22 July 2009, 12:57 PM	#6
Aeternitas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Watch: 16233, 15200 Posts: 66	I like the looks of the DJII, but would never consider it a dress watch. I personally think the normal DJ is just barely a dress watch. I really don't know what I'd consider the DJII, as I don't think I'd call it a sports watch either. And on another note, since he's been brought up a few times in the topic, let's laugh at this guy and his tiny, feminine watch.

23 July 2009, 03:23 AM	#9
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I have only seen and tried on the DayDate II, but I like the size and fit of it. Personally, if I ever get a Datejust II, it won't be until they offer it on jubilee. I think the options are too limited at the moment relative to the wealth of options available with the regular Datejust.

16 September 2009, 04:03 PM	#11
lwildcatz Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 26	James, That is the best looking DJ2 I have seen. It just needs the Jubilee.

16 September 2009, 11:02 PM	#12
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	Have the DJ & DJ II. I love them both but unless you are large guy with large wrists the DJ II is not a true dress watch... If you wear European shirts the cuffs can be a bit too tight for the DJ II (again this is for smaller wrists) I would say the DJ II best fills the role of a daily wear watch for someone who is not a suit or button down and tie guy. That is just my two cents based on experience being smaller (6.8 in wrist and wearing quite a bit of European designers when it comes to my suit)

17 September 2009, 12:16 AM	#13
meznpez Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 69	Looks like half the forum wants it (the other half hates it) but nobody buys it. It's been up for sale here in the forum (blue with roman) for 4 days now.

18 September 2009, 05:50 AM	#15
Cymro1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1	Hi all, My first post on this forum so please excuse any ignorance. Am just about to buy my first ever Rolex and am torn between a Sub and a DateJust - however the latter does look a little small on my wrist and I was excited to learn about the new 2009 DJII. Does anybody know if this has been released in the UK yet (in particular the steel and white gold style shown in the first picture in this thread)? Thanks

5 October 2009, 10:21 AM	#16
j1crimmins "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: John Location: arkansas Watch: 114060, IWC Posts: 562	I only wish they had gone with the brushed bracelet. Not a big fan of the brushed/polished as a casual bracelet

5 October 2009, 10:28 AM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Too big for a dress watch. This is a fine sport model, but SS and 40mm+ is not a dress watch. Nice watch, though.

5 October 2009, 11:00 AM	#19
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I LOVE it and will be buying one as soon as possible!!

5 October 2009, 11:53 AM	#20
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I don't like the DJ II. I saw nothing wrong with the size of the DJ! Perhaps it'll grow on me; I don't know. The proportions seem all "fun house mirror."

5 October 2009, 12:32 PM	#21
Zgar Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 459	I disagree I think the Date Just II was needed, I am 6'0" tall and would never were the tiny 36mm DJ it's just too small. looks like a kids watch or woman watch. It's been a long time coming and I think Rolex finally realized that they need to make a bigger dress watch. look at Panerai Nice biggger and dressy. big watches are in style now and Rolex knows it

22 July 2009, 09:20 AM	#22
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	Hey James, I gotta contact you... send me a PM... I want to know if you can contact me with your AD and get 15% off as well.

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