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buz-lh · 2 February 2008, 04:29 AM

As some of you know I bought my first Rolex, a 116234 in December and then bought a GMT II this month. The GMT has been getting all the wrist time until last night when I put on the DJ to go out. I actually caught myself checking to see if I had the watch on after wearing it for about 15 minutes. Seems I had gotten used to the additional weight and size of the 16710 and now I'm not sure what to do? I planned to wear the GMT daily and the DJ for dressy evenings out or what have you, now I'm not sure. As I mentioned in an earlier thread I tried on a SS/Platinum YM and really liked it. Should I consider flipping the DJ and going for the YM, or would you guys suggest wearing the DJ for a few days to see how I feel after that. This forum is dangerous.

frostie · 2 February 2008, 04:31 AM

If you think that a yachtmaster will make you happy then go for it. The SS/plat is definetely a great looking watch. I was never a huge fan of datejusts but i have to admit that there are some datejsut combos that i like.

JBat · 2 February 2008, 04:32 AM

I love Platty, but I think the DJ is more of a traditional dress watch, and if that's what you need, I'd stick with that. But, if the size of the watch is bothering you, it may be time to jump.

I'd think after a while you'd get used to the smaller size of the DJ, just like you got used to the larger size of the GMT.

kcmo · 2 February 2008, 04:35 AM

I say wear the DJ for a few days and see if you 'adjust'...if you still feel like you've outgrown it and are sure you won't miss it, then by all means get another sports model.

frostie · 2 February 2008, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JBat

I love Platty, but I think the DJ is more of a traditional dress watch, and if that's what you need, I'd stick with that. But, if the size of the watch is bothering you, it may be time to jump.

I'd think after a while you'd get used to the smaller size of the DJ, just like you got used to the larger size of the GMT.

I got used to the GMT II C size and when i tried on the ND sub yesterday i wanted to laugh cause it looked so tiny on my wrist. Although both of the watches seem to be 40mm

portable75 · 2 February 2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I say wear the DJ for a few days and see if you 'adjust'...if you still feel like you've outgrown it and are sure you won't miss it, then by all means get another sports model.

I agree........

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 February 2008, 06:41 AM

Why not save for the YM? You lose money on flipping the DJ. Just wear you DJ until you have the money for the YM.

Gaijin · 2 February 2008, 06:46 AM

Careful though...

I miss my DJ as a nice dressy addition.

thedips · 2 February 2008, 08:39 AM

^^^^

LOOKING at the list of the watches you have im sure you dont miss it that much!!

and i love my DJs but honestly i really need to add a sports model to my collection

tandrup · 2 February 2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I say wear the DJ for a few days and see if you 'adjust'...if you still feel like you've outgrown it and are sure you won't miss it, then by all means get another sports model.

Agree - I think you'll get used to the weight difference really quickly. Make sure you don't flip and regret!

I like Bo's suggestion of saving for the Platty.

davidwatts · 2 February 2008, 09:54 AM

I'd say don't Flip it.

The fact the DJ has hardly changed in 50+ years says it all: It's a classic design and probably still will be when you get to hand it down.

mailman · 2 February 2008, 10:05 AM

Flip it

badsmac · 2 February 2008, 10:23 AM

We have seen many posts here about someone selling a watch and then 6 months, a year down the road they regret it and wish they could get it back.

Your best bet is to keep the DJ and then go and get the YM.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by buz-lh

As some of you know I bought my first Rolex, a 116234 in December and then bought a GMT II this month. The GMT has been getting all the wrist time until last night when I put on the DJ to go out. I actually caught myself checking to see if I had the watch on after wearing it for about 15 minutes. Seems I had gotten used to the additional weight and size of the 16710 and now I'm not sure what to do? I planned to wear the GMT daily and the DJ for dressy evenings out or what have you, now I'm not sure. As I mentioned in an earlier thread I tried on a SS/Platinum YM and really liked it. Should I consider flipping the DJ and going for the YM, or would you guys suggest wearing the DJ for a few days to see how I feel after that. This forum is dangerous.

Hi Buz,

I do feel honoured, but flipping the DJ at this stage would incur some losses to you.

Try and sell the DJ privately first.....and once you do so, then get the Platty.

The Platty at 146 grams is heavier than the GMT-II by almost 20 grams, so you will have some heft to contend with.

Good luck - JJ

ttannert · 2 February 2008, 11:01 AM

I say stick with the DJ.

buz-lh · 3 February 2008, 08:13 PM

Thanks to all for the advice. I think I will wear the DJ for a few days as many suggested and then reassess my feelings. I just read the new YM thread and looking at Jocke's and JJ's pictures I know that one is in my future. Again, thanks everyone.

Alcan · 3 February 2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by buz-lh

Thanks to all for the advice. I think I will wear the DJ for a few days as many suggested and then reassess my feelings.

Good call, Buz. Several of us here have larger sports watches and much smaller vintage watches as well. It does take a bit of adjustment when putting on a smaller watch after wearing a heavy sports model, but that passes. I'd think you'd get great satisfaction in wearing the DJ, one of the iconic Rolex models.

vukotab · 3 February 2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Good call, Buz. Several of us here have larger sports watches and much smaller vintage watches as well. It does take a bit of adjustment when putting on a smaller watch after wearing a heavy sports model, but that passes. I'd think you'd get great satisfaction in wearing the DJ, one of the iconic Rolex models.

I agree,DJ is a real icon and deserves second chance.

buz-lh · 5 February 2008, 10:51 PM

Thanks to everyone. I've worn the DJ now for the last two days and have fallen in love with it again. Glad I didn't do anything rash. Bo, you've got the right idea. Now I've got a new goal.
Thanks again,

2 February 2008, 04:29 AM	#1
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Flip DJ for a JJ Platty? As some of you know I bought my first Rolex, a 116234 in December and then bought a GMT II this month. The GMT has been getting all the wrist time until last night when I put on the DJ to go out. I actually caught myself checking to see if I had the watch on after wearing it for about 15 minutes. Seems I had gotten used to the additional weight and size of the 16710 and now I'm not sure what to do? I planned to wear the GMT daily and the DJ for dressy evenings out or what have you, now I'm not sure. As I mentioned in an earlier thread I tried on a SS/Platinum YM and really liked it. Should I consider flipping the DJ and going for the YM, or would you guys suggest wearing the DJ for a few days to see how I feel after that. This forum is dangerous. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

2 February 2008, 04:31 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	If you think that a yachtmaster will make you happy then go for it. The SS/plat is definetely a great looking watch. I was never a huge fan of datejusts but i have to admit that there are some datejsut combos that i like. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

2 February 2008, 06:41 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Why not save for the YM? You lose money on flipping the DJ. Just wear you DJ until you have the money for the YM. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 February 2008, 08:39 AM	#9
thedips "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Jay rey Location: CA, bay area Watch: el presidente Posts: 263	^^^^ LOOKING at the list of the watches you have im sure you dont miss it that much!! and i love my DJs but honestly i really need to add a sports model to my collection __________________ ------------------------ YG - DAYDATE-PRESIDENT TT - DATEJUST-JUBILEE SS - DATEJUST-JUBILEE

2 February 2008, 09:54 AM	#11
davidwatts "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Hampshire,England Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 446	I'd say don't Flip it. The fact the DJ has hardly changed in 50+ years says it all: It's a classic design and probably still will be when you get to hand it down. __________________ No present like the time.

2 February 2008, 04:32 AM	#3
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I love Platty, but I think the DJ is more of a traditional dress watch, and if that's what you need, I'd stick with that. But, if the size of the watch is bothering you, it may be time to jump. I'd think after a while you'd get used to the smaller size of the DJ, just like you got used to the larger size of the GMT.

2 February 2008, 04:35 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I say wear the DJ for a few days and see if you 'adjust'...if you still feel like you've outgrown it and are sure you won't miss it, then by all means get another sports model.

2 February 2008, 06:46 AM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Careful though... I miss my DJ as a nice dressy addition.

2 February 2008, 10:05 AM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Flip it __________________ JJ

2 February 2008, 10:23 AM	#13
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	We have seen many posts here about someone selling a watch and then 6 months, a year down the road they regret it and wish they could get it back. Your best bet is to keep the DJ and then go and get the YM.

2 February 2008, 11:01 AM	#15
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	I say stick with the DJ. __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

3 February 2008, 08:13 PM	#16
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Thanks to all for the advice. I think I will wear the DJ for a few days as many suggested and then reassess my feelings. I just read the new YM thread and looking at Jocke's and JJ's pictures I know that one is in my future. Again, thanks everyone. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

5 February 2008, 10:51 PM	#19
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Thanks to everyone. I've worn the DJ now for the last two days and have fallen in love with it again. Glad I didn't do anything rash. Bo, you've got the right idea. Now I've got a new goal. Thanks again, __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

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