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Mike Slaney · 22 March 2017, 06:27 PM

Thinking of buying a 36mm steel datejust.

Would you go for a vintage or new watch and silver or white dial?

Please help me decide.

Lord · 22 March 2017, 07:01 PM

Very personal thing and quite difficult to advise!
For me, having had a Rolex from new already I will be buying vintage next, and I do this for very specific reasons - my new sub was to mark my marriage, my vintage will be to mark the life of my father.

Questions for you - have you handled both new and vintage Datejust? do you prefer the vintage look and feel? Do you have vintage pieces already?

Nice decision to have though!

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218225 · 22 March 2017, 08:10 PM

Your first should be new with your name on the card.? Yes I would say so.

But which one sings to you when you wear it?
Which is more practical?

I love my dad's vintage expII but for general practicality I choose my new ExpII. Better bracelef, incredible lume and improved legibility.

And once again which one sings to you when you wear it?

dualcarb · 22 March 2017, 08:38 PM

I would buy new first. Then a vintage, preferably from your birth year for a vintage. So having both would be the ideal situation. But if it were to be your one and only, then new for sure...

1William · 22 March 2017, 08:51 PM

I would buy slightly pre-owned from one of our Trusted Sellers. Get one that is complete with the box and papers and under warranty. Save a lot of funds. Nothing wrong with vintage but issues can arise. Save yourself some headaches and for the first, get a modern watch.

Sublovin · 22 March 2017, 09:22 PM

Unless there is something about the new that you prefer, buy used. These are very inexpensive preowned

Rebel · 22 March 2017, 10:07 PM

I just like vintage in most things where it is an option. That's just me. So, I vote for vintage.

Number3 · 23 March 2017, 01:46 AM

New and white IMO.

Gerardus · 23 March 2017, 02:33 AM

New and silver dial would be my choice.

goldenpauls · 23 March 2017, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Slaney

Thinking of buying a 36mm steel datejust.

Would you go for a vintage or new watch and silver or white dial?

Please help me decide.

Personal choice but the most important thing for me is the concealed clasp that came in with the 6 digit DJ in around 2003 I think...........looks so much better IMHO and wears very comfortably.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

A.S.R · 23 March 2017, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualcarb

I would buy new first. Then a vintage, preferably from your birth year for a vintage. So having both would be the ideal situation. But if it were to be your one and only, then new for sure...

I second that.

sgmgolf · 23 March 2017, 09:49 PM

If possible try both on. Me personally.....I love the DJ 36 with silver stick dial.....pure class and very understated. As stated above the newer models have the updated clasp.
Good luck and post pics when you get it.

strongarms · 23 March 2017, 10:45 PM

As stated earlier, vintage models are relatively inexpensive. Also, a ton to choose from, if you could pick up all original, maybe even box and papers would be a bonus.

JnmEaton · 24 March 2017, 01:50 AM

A new watch will have no service costs up front. Count on having to service a vintage watch sooner than later....$500-700 to keep an old watch running.... Personal experience.

ukflyboy · 24 March 2017, 06:09 AM

If you have more money than you know what to do with or the hidden clasp is essential in a watch for you, then buy new. But 36 mm Datejusts have about the biggest deprecation of any Rolex, especially so for the two tone watches (stainless steel depreciates a lot too, but holds slightly better than the TT). For example, I got a 1990 16233 in perfect condition which in the UK retails for around £9500 with diamond dial; I got mine for £3800. It doesn't have the hidden clasp, but does have the same movement and looks great (I actually prefer the styling of the early 90s DJs).

As for silver vs white dial? Well if you have patience, you could get both for around the same price as a buying from an AD!! Silver or black dial 16234s look great though.

ivanos · 24 March 2017, 06:21 AM

New with blue stick dial for me. The sunburst dial can sing and play in light.

vladamir15 · 24 March 2017, 07:49 AM

New and white imo. Your first rolex should be a new one, then it'll be your first and vintage in the future

OmegaJJH · 24 March 2017, 07:50 PM

Probably comes down to price.

If it is your first Rolex i'd say go new. You get that 'special' experience of buying from an AD plus you are covered by Rolex warranty for ultimate peace of mind.

You can always buy second hand for your 2nd and 3rd

I chose silver because I believe it to be timeless but there really isn't a wrong choice. Best of luck

Rocmytims · 1 June 2018, 12:04 PM

I have the same delimma, just looking for a blue face with diamonds.

mosanman · 11 July 2018, 11:42 AM

Do vintage and modern DJ36 both have the same lug length?
Also, did they fatten up the lugs on the modern version like they did with the SubC?

skkali168 · 11 July 2018, 05:40 PM

Vintage

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David Park · 11 July 2018, 06:15 PM

In my opinion if you like to wear a less bulky and sleeker watch go for vintage..!

sensui · 11 July 2018, 06:30 PM

Vintage with a cool dial like linen or wideboy etc. That was the golden age of datejust.

adg31 · 11 July 2018, 06:43 PM

16200: Vintage Silver Jubilee = Classic

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doramas · 11 July 2018, 08:14 PM

My 16234 of 1989

3135 movement, sapphire. A modern and vintage Rolex at the same time.

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Andad · 11 July 2018, 08:36 PM

Vintage is a good way to go but for me the minimum now for a DJ would be a freshly serviced quickset.

Cru Jones · 11 July 2018, 08:37 PM

Pre-2000 for the thin and brushed lugs.

Nikrnic · 12 July 2018, 06:09 AM

I'd go new unless I found a gently used and current model full set for -1000. less. Color is a personal choice, my choice, silver.

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droptopman · 12 July 2018, 06:55 AM

Depends on your personal tastes. Might want to consider a compromise. Modern lightly used. Save a ton of $ and can find a full set with warranty.

jltait · 12 July 2018, 08:03 AM

The new six digit DJ models will wear slightly larger than the vintage 4 or 5 digit references. Different bracelet clasps too. Try on both and then decide.

22 March 2017, 06:27 PM	#1
Mike Slaney "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mansfield Posts: 26	Vintage or new datejust Thinking of buying a 36mm steel datejust. Would you go for a vintage or new watch and silver or white dial? Please help me decide.

22 March 2017, 07:01 PM	#2
Lord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Ben Location: Bath, UK Watch: the watch watchers Posts: 158	Very personal thing and quite difficult to advise! For me, having had a Rolex from new already I will be buying vintage next, and I do this for very specific reasons - my new sub was to mark my marriage, my vintage will be to mark the life of my father. Questions for you - have you handled both new and vintage Datejust? do you prefer the vintage look and feel? Do you have vintage pieces already? Nice decision to have though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Submariner 116610LN, Constellation 168.004, Seamaster f300 'cone', Omega 30T2, Omega bumper 342, Precista PRS-5, Precista PRS-18Q, Lemania 239A, Casio GW-5000, CWC W10, + more

22 March 2017, 10:07 PM	#7
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I just like vintage in most things where it is an option. That's just me. So, I vote for vintage. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

23 March 2017, 02:33 AM	#9
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	New and silver dial would be my choice. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

24 March 2017, 07:49 AM	#17
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	New and white imo. Your first rolex should be a new one, then it'll be your first and vintage in the future __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

22 March 2017, 08:10 PM	#3
218225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Netherlands Watch: 1655+216570 Posts: 498	Your first should be new with your name on the card.? Yes I would say so. But which one sings to you when you wear it? Which is more practical? I love my dad's vintage expII but for general practicality I choose my new ExpII. Better bracelef, incredible lume and improved legibility. And once again which one sings to you when you wear it?

22 March 2017, 08:38 PM	#4
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	I would buy new first. Then a vintage, preferably from your birth year for a vintage. So having both would be the ideal situation. But if it were to be your one and only, then new for sure...

22 March 2017, 08:51 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I would buy slightly pre-owned from one of our Trusted Sellers. Get one that is complete with the box and papers and under warranty. Save a lot of funds. Nothing wrong with vintage but issues can arise. Save yourself some headaches and for the first, get a modern watch.

22 March 2017, 09:22 PM	#6
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Unless there is something about the new that you prefer, buy used. These are very inexpensive preowned

23 March 2017, 01:46 AM	#8
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,985	New and white IMO.

23 March 2017, 09:49 PM	#12
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	If possible try both on. Me personally.....I love the DJ 36 with silver stick dial.....pure class and very understated. As stated above the newer models have the updated clasp. Good luck and post pics when you get it.

23 March 2017, 10:45 PM	#13
strongarms "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: John Paul Location: Katy TX Watch: Sub/Speedy Posts: 144	As stated earlier, vintage models are relatively inexpensive. Also, a ton to choose from, if you could pick up all original, maybe even box and papers would be a bonus.

24 March 2017, 01:50 AM	#14
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	A new watch will have no service costs up front. Count on having to service a vintage watch sooner than later....$500-700 to keep an old watch running.... Personal experience.

24 March 2017, 06:09 AM	#15
ukflyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 64	If you have more money than you know what to do with or the hidden clasp is essential in a watch for you, then buy new. But 36 mm Datejusts have about the biggest deprecation of any Rolex, especially so for the two tone watches (stainless steel depreciates a lot too, but holds slightly better than the TT). For example, I got a 1990 16233 in perfect condition which in the UK retails for around £9500 with diamond dial; I got mine for £3800. It doesn't have the hidden clasp, but does have the same movement and looks great (I actually prefer the styling of the early 90s DJs). As for silver vs white dial? Well if you have patience, you could get both for around the same price as a buying from an AD!! Silver or black dial 16234s look great though.

24 March 2017, 06:21 AM	#16
ivanos "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 190	New with blue stick dial for me. The sunburst dial can sing and play in light.

24 March 2017, 07:50 PM	#18
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Vintage or new datejust Probably comes down to price. If it is your first Rolex i'd say go new. You get that 'special' experience of buying from an AD plus you are covered by Rolex warranty for ultimate peace of mind. You can always buy second hand for your 2nd and 3rd I chose silver because I believe it to be timeless but there really isn't a wrong choice. Best of luck

1 June 2018, 12:04 PM	#19
Rocmytims "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: LA Posts: 19	I have the same delimma, just looking for a blue face with diamonds.

11 July 2018, 11:42 AM	#20
mosanman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Dom Location: London Posts: 263	Do vintage and modern DJ36 both have the same lug length? Also, did they fatten up the lugs on the modern version like they did with the SubC?

11 July 2018, 05:40 PM	#21
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Vintage Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11 July 2018, 06:15 PM	#22
David Park "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 40	In my opinion if you like to wear a less bulky and sleeker watch go for vintage..!

11 July 2018, 06:30 PM	#23
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Vintage with a cool dial like linen or wideboy etc. That was the golden age of datejust.

11 July 2018, 06:43 PM	#24
adg31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 314	16200: Vintage Silver Jubilee = Classic Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11 July 2018, 08:14 PM	#25
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	My 16234 of 1989 3135 movement, sapphire. A modern and vintage Rolex at the same time. Enviado desde mi SM-G930F mediante Tapatalk

11 July 2018, 08:36 PM	#26
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,532	Vintage is a good way to go but for me the minimum now for a DJ would be a freshly serviced quickset. __________________ E

11 July 2018, 08:37 PM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Pre-2000 for the thin and brushed lugs.

12 July 2018, 06:09 AM	#28
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I'd go new unless I found a gently used and current model full set for -1000. less. Color is a personal choice, my choice, silver. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

12 July 2018, 06:55 AM	#29
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Depends on your personal tastes. Might want to consider a compromise. Modern lightly used. Save a ton of $ and can find a full set with warranty. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

12 July 2018, 08:03 AM	#30
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	The new six digit DJ models will wear slightly larger than the vintage 4 or 5 digit references. Different bracelet clasps too. Try on both and then decide.

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