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karmatp · 8 September 2013, 03:31 AM

Yup, I actually purchased a watch with polished center links, and I think I love it. I have always been a professional series guy, buying well over a dozen Subs, SD'ers, GMT's and Explorer II's. I decided to go outside of my normal comfort zone and buy a Datejust II this time. I actually went to my AD thinking about a 114060, but since I did not love my 116610, it gave me some reservations.

When I first saw this dial combo from the official pics at Basel a couple of years ago, I about fell out of my chair, I loved it. I have always been a big hand, lots of lume and lume dot kind of guy, so when I fell for this dial, I found it kind of odd.

Everytime I have gone into my AD, I have always stared at this watch, but I never had the guts to buy it. We sized it yesterday and I walked around a bit trying to decide, I was so indecisive it was pathetic. I could not get over how comfortable it was on the wrist, perfect height, perfect weight, the clasp was centered perfectly on my anterior wrist, it was perfect. The grey dial is just amazing, I just love grey dialed watches.

I had second thoughts for a couple of hours at my AD, yea, I was there a couple of hours. Thank goodness they know me and I have purchased many watches from them, or they probably would have tried to send me on my way.

I think the smooth bezel DJ II's are really a darn near perfect sport watch. I think the fluted is more dress while the smooth gives it a more sporty look. I figured, heck, I have owned many polished Panerai's, so why not a polished Rolex case.

I have already taking it swimming and for a run, great watch. That was one of my reservations, I always buy divers because I live in my pool, well, the DJ II's is just as comfortable in the pool/ocean as my other divers. I will never go 330ft and as we all know, these DJ's could go well over that depth before any issues.

Overall, I am pretty excited. I think I opened my eyes a bit yesterday and now have a watch that I will enjoy for many years. I think the DJ II's are a perfect daily wearer, there is nothing that this watch can't do, and it will look good doing it.

Now to some pics.

Just look at how perfect they lay on the wrist. Amazing case design.

samsmart · 8 September 2013, 03:36 AM

Very Nice! Love the Dial. Wear it with pride!

SWISSAHOLICS · 8 September 2013, 03:38 AM

Trevor, it's a beauty....enjoy my friend.

texastimex · 8 September 2013, 03:49 AM

Congratulations on your purchase. Great looking watch. I purchased a Datejust II with a Silver Stick Dial and smooth bezel several months ago. Absolutely love the watch. Great all around watch.

travisb · 8 September 2013, 03:51 AM

Great purchase! Congrats!
These and Benlee's pics have definately shown how good that grey dial really looks.

1William · 8 September 2013, 03:55 AM

Very nice. I love my Date Just II.

CrownMe · 8 September 2013, 03:56 AM

Polished center links get a bad rep on the GMT why? I have no idea considering nobody says a thing about them on a daytona lol IMOH they look great. Do they scrach easier? Yes but im very aware of my my surroundings when I wear my watches that it does not affect m at all. Plus I wear watches on rotation. Scratches get taken care of at service time anyway.

Congrats on the watch. Looks great

kbutler1 · 8 September 2013, 03:58 AM

Congrats. Great looking watch!

boywondergq1 · 8 September 2013, 04:05 AM

I think because the DJ's come in so many styles/colours the choices can be daunting. Because of this, expect to allocate some unexpected extra time towards a DJ or DJII purchase. You are right, they DJII feels so comfortable and balanced, no wonder it seems to be doing very well. And yes, I agree the smooth gives it a more sport flair, whilst the fluted a more dressy persona.

It's a beauty, congratulations on your purchase, and enjoy it!

lja1821 · 8 September 2013, 04:10 AM

Happy to hear enjoy it..

Chainring · 8 September 2013, 04:13 AM

Very nice. Congrats. I just saw a blue dial DJII that spoke to me heavily. But who am I kidding? They are all calling to me!

Rolexitis · 8 September 2013, 04:18 AM

Looks great

Trouble15 · 8 September 2013, 04:35 AM

Looks great on you! Congrats!

laphroaig007 · 8 September 2013, 04:50 AM

Congrats. Smooth bezel looks really nice with your dial !

nick c · 8 September 2013, 04:56 AM

Congrats very nice

mjclark32 · 8 September 2013, 04:58 AM

Very nice, congrats!

Cc1966 · 8 September 2013, 05:00 AM

Very nice Trevor...

Rolex Freak · 8 September 2013, 05:13 AM

Very nice. Congrats.

KBM · 8 September 2013, 05:29 AM

Isn't it great to surprise ourselves every once in a while?! Congrats!

Racerdj · 8 September 2013, 05:33 AM

I'm a fan of polished links. Congratulations

superdog · 8 September 2013, 05:37 AM

Looks amazing!!

Any lume on the numerals?

karmatp · 8 September 2013, 06:13 AM

Thanks for the kind words, I think I made a great choice this time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Looks amazing!!

Any lume on the numerals?

No lume on the romans, just the hands and the 9. I was actually surprised that at 4am I could easily read the time on the watch.

boogiebot · 8 September 2013, 06:20 AM

this watch looks amazing! congrats on the new piece

superdog · 8 September 2013, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

Thanks for the kind words, I think I made a great choice this time.

No lume on the romans, just the hands and the 9. I was actually surprised that at 4am I could easily read the time on the watch.

Dude. I'm lusting after this since your pics.

It's looks absolutely awesome.

And it's literally perfect for you. It fits perfect.

yahoo_mks · 8 September 2013, 06:52 AM

Congrats! Great story and thanks for sharing - wear it well...

cop414 · 8 September 2013, 06:56 AM

Congratulations, looks amazing!

SohAIS · 8 September 2013, 06:59 AM

Congrats. It's a beautiful dial

Kingair · 8 September 2013, 07:03 AM

Congrats

HAGWe

SixPak · 8 September 2013, 07:26 AM

Great watch.

I'm a fan of the PCL's. Congrats!!!!

CWIN · 8 September 2013, 07:37 AM

Congrats!

8 September 2013, 03:31 AM	#1
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Way outside the box for me........ Yup, I actually purchased a watch with polished center links, and I think I love it. I have always been a professional series guy, buying well over a dozen Subs, SD'ers, GMT's and Explorer II's. I decided to go outside of my normal comfort zone and buy a Datejust II this time. I actually went to my AD thinking about a 114060, but since I did not love my 116610, it gave me some reservations. When I first saw this dial combo from the official pics at Basel a couple of years ago, I about fell out of my chair, I loved it. I have always been a big hand, lots of lume and lume dot kind of guy, so when I fell for this dial, I found it kind of odd. Everytime I have gone into my AD, I have always stared at this watch, but I never had the guts to buy it. We sized it yesterday and I walked around a bit trying to decide, I was so indecisive it was pathetic. I could not get over how comfortable it was on the wrist, perfect height, perfect weight, the clasp was centered perfectly on my anterior wrist, it was perfect. The grey dial is just amazing, I just love grey dialed watches. I had second thoughts for a couple of hours at my AD, yea, I was there a couple of hours. Thank goodness they know me and I have purchased many watches from them, or they probably would have tried to send me on my way. I think the smooth bezel DJ II's are really a darn near perfect sport watch. I think the fluted is more dress while the smooth gives it a more sporty look. I figured, heck, I have owned many polished Panerai's, so why not a polished Rolex case. I have already taking it swimming and for a run, great watch. That was one of my reservations, I always buy divers because I live in my pool, well, the DJ II's is just as comfortable in the pool/ocean as my other divers. I will never go 330ft and as we all know, these DJ's could go well over that depth before any issues. Overall, I am pretty excited. I think I opened my eyes a bit yesterday and now have a watch that I will enjoy for many years. I think the DJ II's are a perfect daily wearer, there is nothing that this watch can't do, and it will look good doing it. Now to some pics. Just look at how perfect they lay on the wrist. Amazing case design. __________________ My grails:

8 September 2013, 03:38 AM	#3
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Trevor, it's a beauty....enjoy my friend. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

8 September 2013, 04:05 AM	#9
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	I think because the DJ's come in so many styles/colours the choices can be daunting. Because of this, expect to allocate some unexpected extra time towards a DJ or DJII purchase. You are right, they DJII feels so comfortable and balanced, no wonder it seems to be doing very well. And yes, I agree the smooth gives it a more sport flair, whilst the fluted a more dressy persona. It's a beauty, congratulations on your purchase, and enjoy it! __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

8 September 2013, 04:18 AM	#12
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Looks great __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 September 2013, 04:50 AM	#14
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	Congrats. Smooth bezel looks really nice with your dial ! __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

8 September 2013, 03:36 AM	#2
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Very Nice! Love the Dial. Wear it with pride!

8 September 2013, 03:49 AM	#4
texastimex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: RMD Location: Austin, Texas Watch: Platona Posts: 66	Congratulations on your purchase. Great looking watch. I purchased a Datejust II with a Silver Stick Dial and smooth bezel several months ago. Absolutely love the watch. Great all around watch.

8 September 2013, 03:51 AM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Great purchase! Congrats! These and Benlee's pics have definately shown how good that grey dial really looks.

8 September 2013, 03:55 AM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,774	Very nice. I love my Date Just II.

8 September 2013, 03:56 AM	#7
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Polished center links get a bad rep on the GMT why? I have no idea considering nobody says a thing about them on a daytona lol IMOH they look great. Do they scrach easier? Yes but im very aware of my my surroundings when I wear my watches that it does not affect m at all. Plus I wear watches on rotation. Scratches get taken care of at service time anyway. Congrats on the watch. Looks great

8 September 2013, 03:58 AM	#8
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	Congrats. Great looking watch!

8 September 2013, 04:10 AM	#10
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	Happy to hear enjoy it..

8 September 2013, 04:13 AM	#11
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Very nice. Congrats. I just saw a blue dial DJII that spoke to me heavily. But who am I kidding? They are all calling to me!

8 September 2013, 04:35 AM	#13
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	Looks great on you! Congrats!

8 September 2013, 04:56 AM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats very nice

8 September 2013, 04:58 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Very nice, congrats! __________________

8 September 2013, 05:00 AM	#17
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Very nice Trevor... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

8 September 2013, 05:13 AM	#18
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Very nice. Congrats.

8 September 2013, 05:29 AM	#19
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Isn't it great to surprise ourselves every once in a while?! Congrats!

8 September 2013, 05:33 AM	#20
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I'm a fan of polished links. Congratulations __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

8 September 2013, 05:37 AM	#21
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,833	Looks amazing!! Any lume on the numerals? __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 September 2013, 06:20 AM	#23
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	this watch looks amazing! congrats on the new piece

8 September 2013, 06:52 AM	#25
yahoo_mks "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: 116300 / 16570 Posts: 295	Congrats! Great story and thanks for sharing - wear it well...

8 September 2013, 06:56 AM	#26
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Congratulations, looks amazing! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

8 September 2013, 06:59 AM	#27
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,536	Congrats. It's a beautiful dial

8 September 2013, 07:03 AM	#28
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Congrats HAGWe

8 September 2013, 07:26 AM	#29
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Great watch. I'm a fan of the PCL's. Congrats!!!!

8 September 2013, 07:37 AM	#30
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Congrats! __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

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