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Jsak · 1 October 2011, 12:47 AM

I plan on getting my first luxury watch and cannot decide which one would be best suited for special occassions. I only plan on spending a maximum of 3200 and the watch will be mostly be worn with a suit and tie or nice cloths for going out. I like a classy look and the rolex would have to have the oyster bracelet and fluted bezel.

smallcandle · 1 October 2011, 12:50 AM

I'm not familiar w/ the Tag, but seeing as how this is a Rolex site (and I'm a loyalist) I would recommend the DJ.

kyle L · 1 October 2011, 12:51 AM

Rolex. Tags tend to have poor resale value...

chillviper · 1 October 2011, 12:52 AM

Rolex!

eric23 · 1 October 2011, 12:55 AM

Welcome to TRF and I would get the Rolex Datejust for sure!

Rollie2011 · 1 October 2011, 12:58 AM

Datejust every time

Jsak · 1 October 2011, 12:58 AM

are there rolex sponsors on here that sell pre owned datejust or should I just look in the classifieds?

herbalt · 1 October 2011, 01:04 AM

I have to say the 1887 is a very elegant looking watch. I had a Tag Carrera that I loved but sold it to fund my Sub C. The datejust is a little more conservative (read: classic) and smaller I believe, so you should go to an AD and just try them both on. See what your gut tells you. You can't go wrong with a datejust though... it's just a matter of what look and feel appeals more to you when you have it on the wrist.

beaglehusky · 1 October 2011, 01:27 AM

I might be slightly biased but Datejust gets my vote.

dddrees · 1 October 2011, 02:07 AM

DJ

I'm also biased, but hey it's a Rolex Forum.

SPARTAN2161 · 1 October 2011, 02:31 AM

DJ. Your will enjoy it far more than a TAG

Joey_V · 1 October 2011, 02:38 AM

The Tag is a designer watch, the Rolex is a classic watch.

capote · 1 October 2011, 02:41 AM

Rolex Datejust of course! Get one with jubilee bracelet, that is everyday elegance at its best

CH69 · 1 October 2011, 02:47 AM

Without a doubt...

douglasf13 · 1 October 2011, 02:52 AM

My bias also says DJ. :)

Maxseven · 1 October 2011, 03:11 AM

Dj ii !

EDT3 · 1 October 2011, 03:20 AM

Rolex DJ.

Oyster1982 · 1 October 2011, 03:24 AM

Dj

Jsak · 1 October 2011, 03:48 AM

I really like the updated DJ with the 41mm size. How much are they going for used?

Skippy · 1 October 2011, 03:48 AM

Not realy answering your question but at the price point why not get an older model Explorer 36mm model. The pictured datejust II's can't be had for the set budget I think. In my opinion mutch more versatile and sportier(like the Tag) then a datejust and probably a litle bit better when it comes to keeping it's worth.
Borrowed this pic from an excellent Dutch seller(hope he doesn't mind).

Jsak · 1 October 2011, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

DJ

I'm also biased, but hey it's a Rolex Forum.

I really like that watch, id like it just with the steal color instead of the two tone, how much are they going for?

siewmaiwatch · 1 October 2011, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle l

rolex. Tags tend to have poor resale value...

x2

Lion · 1 October 2011, 04:17 AM

I would pick any of the Rolexes over a Tag any day of the week.....check our For Sale section to see what is available!!!

Gerardus · 1 October 2011, 04:51 AM

Take the DJ (1000000%) and wear the TAG sunglasses ;-)

psv · 1 October 2011, 04:52 AM

That is not even a contest. The Datejust.

The Joker · 1 October 2011, 05:30 AM

DJ dude, if the guys over in the Tag forum say Tag, then they're lying.

TSW · 1 October 2011, 05:31 AM

I would go for any Rolex over a Tag.

ddnyc77 · 1 October 2011, 05:34 AM

i recently read an article somewhere about how the cost of a modern tag movement is between .25% and .50% as in less than 1% of the cost of the watch. Compared to rolex in which the movement represents roughly 33% of the cost of the watch. Does this make sense to anyone. Anyway, GO ROLEX.

kcmo · 1 October 2011, 06:08 AM

Definitely the DJ!

Timber Loftis · 1 October 2011, 06:31 AM

In your price range a used Rolex is your best bet for getting a good watch for the money.

1 October 2011, 12:47 AM	#1
Jsak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cape girardeau Posts: 4	Rolex datejust or Tag Heuer carrera 1887 I plan on getting my first luxury watch and cannot decide which one would be best suited for special occassions. I only plan on spending a maximum of 3200 and the watch will be mostly be worn with a suit and tie or nice cloths for going out. I like a classy look and the rolex would have to have the oyster bracelet and fluted bezel.

1 October 2011, 12:50 AM	#2
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I'm not familiar w/ the Tag, but seeing as how this is a Rolex site (and I'm a loyalist) I would recommend the DJ. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

1 October 2011, 01:27 AM	#9
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	I might be slightly biased but Datejust gets my vote. Attached Images

1 October 2011, 02:07 AM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	DJ I'm also biased, but hey it's a Rolex Forum. Attached Images __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 October 2011, 02:38 AM	#12
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	The Tag is a designer watch, the Rolex is a classic watch. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

1 October 2011, 12:51 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Rolex. Tags tend to have poor resale value...

1 October 2011, 12:52 AM	#4
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Rolex!

1 October 2011, 12:55 AM	#5
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Welcome to TRF and I would get the Rolex Datejust for sure!

1 October 2011, 12:58 AM	#6
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Datejust every time

1 October 2011, 01:04 AM	#8
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	I have to say the 1887 is a very elegant looking watch. I had a Tag Carrera that I loved but sold it to fund my Sub C. The datejust is a little more conservative (read: classic) and smaller I believe, so you should go to an AD and just try them both on. See what your gut tells you. You can't go wrong with a datejust though... it's just a matter of what look and feel appeals more to you when you have it on the wrist.

1 October 2011, 02:31 AM	#11
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	DJ. Your will enjoy it far more than a TAG

1 October 2011, 02:41 AM	#13
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Rolex Datejust of course! Get one with jubilee bracelet, that is everyday elegance at its best

1 October 2011, 02:47 AM	#14
CH69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 131	Datejust Without a doubt...

1 October 2011, 02:52 AM	#15
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	My bias also says DJ. :)

1 October 2011, 03:11 AM	#16
Maxseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Bloomfield, MI Watch: Submariner Posts: 467	Dj ii ! __________________ Hooper: Watch it! Damn it, Martin! This is compressed air! Martin: Well what the hell kind of a knot was that! Hooper: You pulled the wrong one! You screw around with these tanks and they're going to blow up!

1 October 2011, 03:20 AM	#17
EDT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: AZ Watch: GMT II Coke Posts: 132	Rolex DJ.

1 October 2011, 03:24 AM	#18
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Dj __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

1 October 2011, 03:48 AM	#19
Jsak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cape girardeau Posts: 4	I really like the updated DJ with the 41mm size. How much are they going for used?

1 October 2011, 03:48 AM	#20
Skippy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 283	Not realy answering your question but at the price point why not get an older model Explorer 36mm model. The pictured datejust II's can't be had for the set budget I think. In my opinion mutch more versatile and sportier(like the Tag) then a datejust and probably a litle bit better when it comes to keeping it's worth. Borrowed this pic from an excellent Dutch seller(hope he doesn't mind).

1 October 2011, 04:17 AM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I would pick any of the Rolexes over a Tag any day of the week.....check our For Sale section to see what is available!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

1 October 2011, 04:51 AM	#24
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Take the DJ (1000000%) and wear the TAG sunglasses ;-) __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

1 October 2011, 04:52 AM	#25
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That is not even a contest. The Datejust.

1 October 2011, 05:30 AM	#26
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	DJ dude, if the guys over in the Tag forum say Tag, then they're lying.

1 October 2011, 05:31 AM	#27
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I would go for any Rolex over a Tag. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 October 2011, 05:34 AM	#28
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	i recently read an article somewhere about how the cost of a modern tag movement is between .25% and .50% as in less than 1% of the cost of the watch. Compared to rolex in which the movement represents roughly 33% of the cost of the watch. Does this make sense to anyone. Anyway, GO ROLEX.

1 October 2011, 06:08 AM	#29
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Definitely the DJ!

1 October 2011, 06:31 AM	#30
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	In your price range a used Rolex is your best bet for getting a good watch for the money.

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