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Newportkrieger · 14 November 2010, 09:43 AM

Gaudy! That was what the case full of DJ II's screamed to me at the Rolex Corp store in South Coast Plaza today.

What was once the standard of understated, durable elegance, at home in any environment/situation now screams the essence of BLING: "desperately insecure... look at me!"

Sorry...just had to share....

Danand · 14 November 2010, 01:21 PM

One persons bling is another persons beauty! That's the great thing about watches, there is a model out there for everyone. And just because you like the brand doesn't mean you have to like every model.
A long winded way to say "to each his own"! Cheers :)

Bluesummers · 14 November 2010, 01:37 PM

Only thing I don't like about them is the new bezel. Maybe if the ridges were closer together it wouldn't look so gaudy/cheap to me. A smooth bezel is the only way to go if they don't change the fluted bezel.

Colnago · 14 November 2010, 01:43 PM

They do nothing for me either....36mm was perfest in my opinion.....but as has been posted each to their own......beauty is in the eye of the beholder....etc etc

p_mcgee · 14 November 2010, 01:45 PM

Not a big fan of the current DJ2 lineup. The stick dials look off to me, as does the fluted bezel.

However, the dark gray arabic dial with a smooth bezel and oyster bracelet would probably be a winner. Hopefully someone at Rolex is reading this.

GradyPhilpott · 14 November 2010, 01:52 PM

The DJ is still in the line up and I suspect it will be long after the DJII is discontinued.

Newportkrieger · 14 November 2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesummers

Only thing I don't like about them is the new bezel. Maybe if the ridges were closer together it wouldn't look so gaudy/cheap to me. A smooth bezel is the only way to go if they don't change the fluted bezel.

It may have looked better if the bezel had not been made so much thicker, proportionally on the DJII. That extra thick bezel contributes greatly to the extra "bling" for me as well...

eteokles · 14 November 2010, 02:04 PM

I agree that a domed or smooth bezel would look great on the DJ II. I had my eye on the DJ II, but opted for the Omega Aqua Terra 41.5mm instead because I just couldn't get on board with that bezel.

jnkay · 14 November 2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

It may have looked better if the bezel had not been made so much thicker, proportionally on the DJII. That extra thick bezel contributes greatly to the extra "bling" for me as well...

Agree. The bezel has grown out of proportion and the ridges are too far apart, which has taken the understated class out of the model to my eyes. Still, I find that even when I am initially turned off, updated Rolexes tend to grow on me, so I never say never.

zlin08033 · 14 November 2010, 02:09 PM

And I like it.

Newportkrieger · 14 November 2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zlin08033

And I like it.

WOW.. Neon. That says it all about where Rolex is going folks.

I am definitely spending most all my time in the vintage forums and hunting for more vintage Rolex models.

Watch Professor · 14 November 2010, 02:27 PM

The photos of the DJII are beautiful, but I didn't love it when I tried it on. It's a bit too big at 41mm and too blingy.

kareemthedream33 · 14 November 2010, 02:35 PM

I personally like the DJII. For myself, it's the 36mm model all the way because it is everything I like about Rolex;classic, understated, elegant. The 41mm is the same thing just not as understated, which means it appeals to different people. I'm about 6'1 200lbs, and I like the 36mm model, but if I were 6'4 250 I'd probably get the 41mm. Different strokes!

MoosicPa · 14 November 2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

Gaudy! That was what the case full of DJ II's screamed to me at the Rolex Corp store in South Coast Plaza today.

What was once the standard of understated, durable elegance, at home in any environment/situation now screams the essence of BLING: "desperately insecure... look at me!"

Sorry...just had to share....

I agree, I'll stick with the 36mm DJ's and DD's.

SCD · 14 November 2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

It may have looked better if the bezel had not been made so much thicker, proportionally on the DJII. That extra thick bezel contributes greatly to the extra "bling" for me as well...

Precisely. I have nothing against larger watches, but Rolex has been making several lines not just larger, but *bulkier*. No longer any sense of purpose of elegance apparent in the designs. For instance, here's a design guided by the principles of purpose and elegance, and it's beautiful!

SCD · 14 November 2010, 04:43 PM

double post

Shelby-villian · 14 November 2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

WOW.. Neon. That says it all about where Rolex is going folks.

I am definitely spending most all my time in the vintage forums and hunting for more vintage Rolex models.

Can you be any more of a jerk. Someone just posted a watch they just bought and you piss on it. In the world of horology, there are many many examples of exceptional watches with bold colors on it.

What a closed minded individual. Sad.

zlin- Nice watch. Wear it in good health.

dddrees · 14 November 2010, 06:31 PM

I tried on a 36 mm DJ and it just see me a bit too small. I decided to go with the 41 mm DJII. I like the fluted bezel on this watch. I think it is a gorgeous watch myself.

Kvikk Lunsj · 14 November 2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Shelby-villian

Can you be any more of a jerk. Someone just posted a watch they just bought and you piss on it. In the world of horology, there are many many examples of exceptional watches with bold colors on it.

What a closed minded individual. Sad.

zlin- Nice watch. Wear it in good health.

+1

I really like that dial zlin, my favourite DJ II dial

But like others here I don't like the fluted bezel, it's just too wide and dominating visually. I'm hoping to see a smooth bezel on this watch at Basel next year

swatty · 14 November 2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

I tried on a 36 mm DJ and it just see me a bit too small. I decided to go with the 41 mm DJII. I like the fluted bezel on this watch. I think it is a gorgeous watch myself.

Looks great

enjoy it Dan

dddrees · 14 November 2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Looks great

enjoy it Dan

Thanks Peter.

rosspanics · 14 November 2010, 08:24 PM

I wish they would have gone from 36mm to 39mm for the DJ/ DJII instead of all the way to 41mm. I don't see myself ever buying a watch over 40mm. My wrist is about "average" size and the DJII just looks huge on it.

StarSovereign · 14 November 2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zlin08033

And I like it.

What is with the two different lume colors? I can't stand it...

RolexABC · 14 November 2010, 08:38 PM

Lovely watch zlin. I really like the blue bezel and the 2 tone lume is very cool too.

As for the DJ vs DJII question; I'd go for the DJII as the DJ looks too small on my wrist
In fact, I'd probably this very same one

petesjag · 14 November 2010, 09:08 PM

Sorry.... but there alot of us here and some will like and others not...its an oponion though...I do love it ALOT!!!!

esm · 14 November 2010, 11:26 PM

Guys, let's give the 41mm diameter a rest. Yes, it is 1mm bigger than say a Sub, but that is the dial diameter difference.
If you put them side by side, the total physical size of the two is almost the same.

Each to his/her own.

spuds · 14 November 2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

Gaudy! That was what the case full of DJ II's screamed to me at the Rolex Corp store in South Coast Plaza today.

What was once the standard of understated, durable elegance, at home in any environment/situation now screams the essence of BLING: "desperately insecure... look at me!"

Sorry...just had to share....

I don't even own a DJII & your post offends me.

Just because a watch (or indeed anything) is not to your personal taste it doesn't mean you have the right to trash it.

Just goes to show:

Anyone can buy a Rolex but you can't buy class.

dsio · 15 November 2010, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlin08033

And I like it.

There's a lot to like, that's the coolest lume shot this side of a Milgauss GV, and the readability and style is incredible, VERY nice choice.

petesjag · 15 November 2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I don't even own a DJII & your post offends me.

Just because a watch (or indeed anything) is not to your personal taste it doesn't mean you have the right to trash it..

That was pretty much my feeling too.
Spuds, you said it right!!!!!!!

Route 66 · 15 November 2010, 01:06 AM

I'd love to see a side-by-side comparison shot of the 36mm and the 41mm.

Does anybody here have such a pic?

14 November 2010, 09:43 AM	#1
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	Just one word for the 41mm DateJust II.... Gaudy! That was what the case full of DJ II's screamed to me at the Rolex Corp store in South Coast Plaza today. What was once the standard of understated, durable elegance, at home in any environment/situation now screams the essence of BLING: "desperately insecure... look at me!" Sorry...just had to share....

14 November 2010, 01:43 PM	#4
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	They do nothing for me either....36mm was perfest in my opinion.....but as has been posted each to their own......beauty is in the eye of the beholder....etc etc __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

14 November 2010, 01:52 PM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	The DJ is still in the line up and I suspect it will be long after the DJII is discontinued. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

14 November 2010, 02:09 PM	#10
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	Just picked it up And I like it. Attached Images

14 November 2010, 06:31 PM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I tried on a 36 mm DJ and it just see me a bit too small. I decided to go with the 41 mm DJII. I like the fluted bezel on this watch. I think it is a gorgeous watch myself. Attached Images

14 November 2010, 01:21 PM	#2
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	One persons bling is another persons beauty! That's the great thing about watches, there is a model out there for everyone. And just because you like the brand doesn't mean you have to like every model. A long winded way to say "to each his own"! Cheers :)

14 November 2010, 01:37 PM	#3
Bluesummers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 2	Only thing I don't like about them is the new bezel. Maybe if the ridges were closer together it wouldn't look so gaudy/cheap to me. A smooth bezel is the only way to go if they don't change the fluted bezel.

14 November 2010, 01:45 PM	#5
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Not a big fan of the current DJ2 lineup. The stick dials look off to me, as does the fluted bezel. However, the dark gray arabic dial with a smooth bezel and oyster bracelet would probably be a winner. Hopefully someone at Rolex is reading this.

14 November 2010, 02:04 PM	#8
eteokles "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: California Posts: 162	I agree that a domed or smooth bezel would look great on the DJ II. I had my eye on the DJ II, but opted for the Omega Aqua Terra 41.5mm instead because I just couldn't get on board with that bezel.

14 November 2010, 02:27 PM	#12
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	The photos of the DJII are beautiful, but I didn't love it when I tried it on. It's a bit too big at 41mm and too blingy.

14 November 2010, 02:35 PM	#13
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I personally like the DJII. For myself, it's the 36mm model all the way because it is everything I like about Rolex;classic, understated, elegant. The 41mm is the same thing just not as understated, which means it appeals to different people. I'm about 6'1 200lbs, and I like the 36mm model, but if I were 6'4 250 I'd probably get the 41mm. Different strokes!

14 November 2010, 04:43 PM	#16
SCD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 511	double post

14 November 2010, 08:24 PM	#22
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	I wish they would have gone from 36mm to 39mm for the DJ/ DJII instead of all the way to 41mm. I don't see myself ever buying a watch over 40mm. My wrist is about "average" size and the DJII just looks huge on it.

14 November 2010, 08:38 PM	#24
RolexABC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Saf Ahmed Location: UK Posts: 298	Lovely watch zlin. I really like the blue bezel and the 2 tone lume is very cool too. As for the DJ vs DJII question; I'd go for the DJII as the DJ looks too small on my wrist In fact, I'd probably this very same one

14 November 2010, 09:08 PM	#25
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Sorry.... but there alot of us here and some will like and others not...its an oponion though...I do love it ALOT!!!! __________________ 116718LN Black dial

14 November 2010, 11:26 PM	#26
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Guys, let's give the 41mm diameter a rest. Yes, it is 1mm bigger than say a Sub, but that is the dial diameter difference. If you put them side by side, the total physical size of the two is almost the same. Each to his/her own.

15 November 2010, 01:06 AM	#30
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I'd love to see a side-by-side comparison shot of the 36mm and the 41mm. Does anybody here have such a pic?

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