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gslaskin · 25 March 2012, 10:14 PM

To me, this new Basel release is the sleeper of the Rolex line. I am falling in love with the new DateJust II in all-steel with the smooth bezel, fat stick markers and black dial.

Why are there no pictures or reference of this watch on Rolex's website? They only show the silver dial. The only picture I have seen of this watch is this "live" shot from the Basel show. Why would Rolex be so coy about this new model?

nick c · 25 March 2012, 10:47 PM

agree 100%

aeon888 · 25 March 2012, 11:23 PM

X2 simple and elegant!

GradyPhilpott · 25 March 2012, 11:27 PM

I think it's a great improvement over the fluted bezel, personally, because, while I think fluted bezels look okay, I prefer smooth for myself.

bewithabob · 25 March 2012, 11:28 PM

Agreed!

It's simplicity is it's elegance.

aeon888 · 25 March 2012, 11:31 PM

If only they make one that is a NON date version or a date minus the cyclops so the dial is clean and uniform looking. But this piece is still beautiful on its own right.

impalass · 25 March 2012, 11:31 PM

A perfect example of "sometimes less is more"

travisb · 25 March 2012, 11:33 PM

The fluted bezel was the only thing holding me back from getting a DJII.

Time2time · 26 March 2012, 05:40 AM

Lovely watch!!!!

dddrees · 26 March 2012, 07:26 AM

Rolex just doesn't post all availible options on the website, and they never have as long as I have been looking.

Great looking watch.

Cru Jones · 26 March 2012, 07:48 AM

Definitely a beauty. I wonder how the (large and polished and very exposed) bezel will look after a bit of wear, but, otherwise, quite nice.

theironchef106 · 26 March 2012, 08:03 AM

Is the bezel still white gold?

snaggle · 26 March 2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by theironchef106

Is the bezel still white gold?

Nope. Its all in SS

zak98 · 26 March 2012, 08:09 AM

really sharp.. fluted or smooth. i would not be picky!

HL65 · 26 March 2012, 08:11 AM

I like it- classy!

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 26 March 2012, 08:20 AM

I love it too, and wonder if there'll be any new dials offered?

ManUtd · 26 March 2012, 08:23 AM

I love that model.

It's in the short list for my next purchase.

snaggle · 26 March 2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

I love it too, and wonder if there'll be any new dials offered?

I am sure that will all depend on how well rolex sells these first 2 models they will introduce. If sales are high, there is no doubt they will come out with more dial variations.

mjclark32 · 26 March 2012, 08:36 AM

Looks great!

25 March 2012, 10:14 PM	#1
gslaskin Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 429	New DateJust II Smooth - Black To me, this new Basel release is the sleeper of the Rolex line. I am falling in love with the new DateJust II in all-steel with the smooth bezel, fat stick markers and black dial. Why are there no pictures or reference of this watch on Rolex's website? They only show the silver dial. The only picture I have seen of this watch is this "live" shot from the Basel show. Why would Rolex be so coy about this new model?

25 March 2012, 11:27 PM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I think it's a great improvement over the fluted bezel, personally, because, while I think fluted bezels look okay, I prefer smooth for myself. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 March 2012, 11:28 PM	#5
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Agreed! It's simplicity is it's elegance. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

25 March 2012, 11:33 PM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Looking foward to seeing these in the metal. The fluted bezel was the only thing holding me back from getting a DJII.

26 March 2012, 07:26 AM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Rolex just doesn't post all availible options on the website, and they never have as long as I have been looking. Great looking watch. __________________ 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

25 March 2012, 10:47 PM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	agree 100%

25 March 2012, 11:23 PM	#3
aeon888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 746	X2 simple and elegant!

25 March 2012, 11:31 PM	#6
aeon888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 746	If only they make one that is a NON date version or a date minus the cyclops so the dial is clean and uniform looking. But this piece is still beautiful on its own right.

25 March 2012, 11:31 PM	#7
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	A perfect example of "sometimes less is more"

26 March 2012, 05:40 AM	#9
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Lovely watch!!!!

26 March 2012, 07:48 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Definitely a beauty. I wonder how the (large and polished and very exposed) bezel will look after a bit of wear, but, otherwise, quite nice.

26 March 2012, 08:03 AM	#12
theironchef106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Watch: Day Date II Posts: 436	Is the bezel still white gold?

26 March 2012, 08:09 AM	#14
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	really sharp.. fluted or smooth. i would not be picky! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

26 March 2012, 08:11 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I like it- classy! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 March 2012, 08:20 AM	#16
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	I love it too, and wonder if there'll be any new dials offered?

26 March 2012, 08:23 AM	#17
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I love that model. It's in the short list for my next purchase.

26 March 2012, 08:36 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great! __________________

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