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Bama · 2 August 2007, 11:56 AM

Has the Rolex DateJust pretty much stayed the same for some time? This one is circa 1988. Have there been many major changes since then? I'm thinking about trying to purchase this watch. It's listed at about 85% condition. If I send a 1988 DJ to the RSC for a servicing and it comes back looking new is it pretty much the same watch as a new DJ? I think this is just such a classic design. Also, what's the difference between the DJ and date? Thanks.

P.S. What do you think about the diamonds on the dial - with or without?

http://www.bernardwatch.com/image/RLX3321.JPG

Gaijin · 2 August 2007, 12:45 PM

The Date is I think 1 mm thinner than the DJ. Here is my Dad's.

Here is my DJ.

Bama · 2 August 2007, 12:59 PM

Thanks Tom. Nice looking DJ. I guess that answers that question about if you like the diamonds on the dial.

John685 · 2 August 2007, 02:23 PM

Rolex lists the Date watch as a 34 mm.

The Date is a very nice watch and quite frankly that -2 mm is not that noticeable once it's on the wrist.

Yes, I agree with you on the DJ being a classic design and I would suggest you consider a raised roman dial. It is a "classic" dial and cheaper than diamonds.

Here's one of my DJ's and as you can see I like the raised romans.

JJ Irani · 2 August 2007, 05:33 PM

Hey John,

That's an awesome picture of a superb watch with an absolutely stunning dial!!

Mort · 2 August 2007, 10:43 PM

I second the raised Roman dial. I have had a diamond dial on my DD before. I kept it for three months. Original serti dials look good, but I stick with Romans.

When I bought my new DJ, it was a toss up between the Diamond and Romans. I have no regrets on my choice.

As far as a Date, I agree, on the wrist, you can hardly tell the difference. My Dad wears a SS Date on an oyster and it is a sweet looking watch.

watchnut · 3 August 2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by John685

Rolex lists the Date watch as a 34 mm.

The Date is a very nice watch and quite frankly that -2 mm is not that noticeable once it's on the wrist.

Yes, I agree with you on the DJ being a classic design and I would suggest you consider a raised roman dial. It is a "classic" dial and cheaper than diamonds.

Here's one of my DJ's and as you can see I like the raised romans.

That is a beautiful DJ, John. I have the exact watch as Mort's but I could really go for the Oyster bracelet, it looks so clean! Speaking of the bracelets, I know the jubilee costs more, probably because of the labor but which one has more gold in it? The oyster appears to.

kcmo · 3 August 2007, 12:18 AM

Hey Michael, here's mine....also a huge Roman fan, though I do admire the serti dials.

I'd advise you to try on a 'Date' model. At 34mm, while only 2mm smaller in case size than the DJ, it can feel a lot smaller on the wrist.

While I like new Date models, each time I try one on it just feels a tad too small, and I'm a gal! My wrist is just under 6.5" and I'm about 5'6" tall. I can't bring myself to go any smaller than a 36mm, but that's me

Good luck and let us know what you decide

John685 · 3 August 2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by watchnut

That is a beautiful DJ, John. I have the exact watch as Mort's but I could really go for the Oyster bracelet, it looks so clean! Speaking of the bracelets, I know the jubilee costs more, probably because of the labor but which one has more gold in it? The oyster appears to.

Thank you for the kind words David.

No matter what the content (gold or ss) the Jubilee band is always more and I assume it's the labor. My best guess would be that the oyster might have more gold, especially in the new bracelets.

As I mentioned before I'm a big fan of the romans and I think the raised romans just makes it better. I'm not knocking the sports models, but IMHO, the DJ is the classic Rolex.

Here's my latest addition. It's not a very good pic but I thought I'd post it until I can take some better ones. As you can see, outside of the romans, it's about the opposite of my other DJ. Rose gold rather than yellow, jubilee instead of oyster and black dial rather than white.

It's quite a change when I switch from one to the other.

Tony G · 9 July 2011, 07:08 PM

I own a date 15003 Ive test droved many DJ s and 2 me the size is not that visible

Oyster1982 · 9 July 2011, 11:07 PM

I have the DJ with the gold dial and arabic numerals, the picture is in my sig.

2 August 2007, 11:56 AM	#1
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Thoughts on TT DateJust circa 1988? Has the Rolex DateJust pretty much stayed the same for some time? This one is circa 1988. Have there been many major changes since then? I'm thinking about trying to purchase this watch. It's listed at about 85% condition. If I send a 1988 DJ to the RSC for a servicing and it comes back looking new is it pretty much the same watch as a new DJ? I think this is just such a classic design. Also, what's the difference between the DJ and date? Thanks. P.S. What do you think about the diamonds on the dial - with or without? http://www.bernardwatch.com/image/RLX3321.JPG

2 August 2007, 02:23 PM	#4
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	Rolex lists the Date watch as a 34 mm. The Date is a very nice watch and quite frankly that -2 mm is not that noticeable once it's on the wrist. Yes, I agree with you on the DJ being a classic design and I would suggest you consider a raised roman dial. It is a "classic" dial and cheaper than diamonds. Here's one of my DJ's and as you can see I like the raised romans. Attached Images __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

2 August 2007, 05:33 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey John, That's an awesome picture of a superb watch with an absolutely stunning dial!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 August 2007, 12:18 AM	#8
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Hey Michael, here's mine....also a huge Roman fan, though I do admire the serti dials. I'd advise you to try on a 'Date' model. At 34mm, while only 2mm smaller in case size than the DJ, it can feel a lot smaller on the wrist. While I like new Date models, each time I try one on it just feels a tad too small, and I'm a gal! My wrist is just under 6.5" and I'm about 5'6" tall. I can't bring myself to go any smaller than a 36mm, but that's me Good luck and let us know what you decide Attached Images

9 July 2011, 11:07 PM	#11
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I have the DJ with the gold dial and arabic numerals, the picture is in my sig. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

2 August 2007, 12:45 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	The Date is I think 1 mm thinner than the DJ. Here is my Dad's. Here is my DJ.

2 August 2007, 12:59 PM	#3
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Thanks Tom. Nice looking DJ. I guess that answers that question about if you like the diamonds on the dial.

2 August 2007, 10:43 PM	#6
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	I second the raised Roman dial. I have had a diamond dial on my DD before. I kept it for three months. Original serti dials look good, but I stick with Romans. When I bought my new DJ, it was a toss up between the Diamond and Romans. I have no regrets on my choice. As far as a Date, I agree, on the wrist, you can hardly tell the difference. My Dad wears a SS Date on an oyster and it is a sweet looking watch.

9 July 2011, 07:08 PM	#10
Tony G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC Watch: GMT Posts: 235	I own a date 15003 Ive test droved many DJ s and 2 me the size is not that visible

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