Datejust 116234 white stick date colour question?

[leong33]

Dear members,

I am about to get a DJ 116234 white stick. Have been doing some research on this model.

I notice some with red printed date and some with black printed date.

I was told by an AD staff that the odd number is red and even is black. However further research from the website I noticed both odd numbers can be red and black.

I am a little confused. Anyone owned one and care to share please.

I took some pictures from other site for illustration here:-





Thanks in advance for your sharing.

[sigguy]

Yes, the dates are either all black or alternating red/black (sometimes called
'roulette'). Rolex offers certain dials and date combos at different times; they
change the available dials pretty often. For the last few years the plain stick
dials (all white, black, blue) can be had with the red/black date wheel. Also,
sometimes people will source a different dial or date wheel and switch them.

You can find a pdf of the current dial catalog (google: "rolex dial pdf") and
it'll say what's available right now. Older dealer stock (or used, of course)
may have a different dial/date combo.

I personally like the red/black; adds a little more interest.

[leong33]

Originally Posted by sigguy

Yes, the dates are either all black or alternating red/black (sometimes called
'roulette'). Rolex offers certain dials and date combos at different times; they
change the available dials pretty often. For the last few years the plain stick
dials (all white, black, blue) can be had with the red/black date wheel. Also,
sometimes people will source a different dial or date wheel and switch them.

You can find a pdf of the current dial catalog (google: "rolex dial pdf") and
it'll say what's available right now. Older dealer stock (or used, of course)
may have a different dial/date combo.

I personally like the red/black; adds a little more interest.

sigguy,

Thanks for your prompt reply

[Laszlo]

That's the roulette date wheel with this dial and Roman (I believe). I love it. Had that exact same DJ with the Oyster Bracelet. You'll love it.

Edit: This will help answer your question.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=107905