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Old 4 April 2017, 05:04 AM   #1
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DJ41 Love

I am absolutely loving this particular version of the DJ41. There are a million different Date-Justs, but this one - at least in pictures - is really singing to me.

Can anyone elaborate on the differences between a DJ2 and a DJ41 please?

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Old 4 April 2017, 05:24 AM   #2
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The DJ41 is the latest generation of the Date-Just, as the DJII has been discontinued. DJ41 has a longer power reserve than DJII, and a slightly smaller case size (see other TRF threads on this; it actually should be named the DJ40). Some folks feel it's better proportioned than the DJII, although opinions on that vary.
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Old 4 April 2017, 06:05 AM   #3
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Perfect. Everything about the DJ41 (or should I say DJ40) sounds better than the DJ2. Thanks for the info!


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Old 4 April 2017, 06:20 AM   #4
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Delightful piece

However being looking at the Rolex official website and your pic ..
Lots of the watches suddenly have bizarre shading ..

An error or has the website being hacked ?


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Old 4 April 2017, 06:37 AM   #5
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you want that watch with a fluted bezel. it's a shame they did not give better options.
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Old 4 April 2017, 07:22 AM   #6
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Delightful piece

However being looking at the Rolex official website and your pic ..
Lots of the watches suddenly have bizarre shading ..

An error or has the website being hacked ?


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I'm wondering if the shading is their way of showing a sunburst dial?


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Old 4 April 2017, 07:25 AM   #7
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I'm wondering if the shading is their way of showing a sunburst dial?


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Yes it's a rhodium sunburst dial. Some of the black dials even have a sunburst such as the SkyD, clearly these are very popular and Rolex makes them so well.
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As mentioned above, the bezel is better proportioned on the DJ41 and it has the new movement.....but most importantly....it has the easylink extension. Personally, I will no longer consider any watch that does not.
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Old 4 April 2017, 08:32 AM   #9
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Yeah...that one's got my eye as well. I didn't think I would like the smooth bezel/jubilee bracelet combo, but it really works.

The proportions of the DJ41 are just perfect, IMO.
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Old 4 April 2017, 09:59 AM   #10
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Yes it's a rhodium sunburst dial. Some of the black dials even have a sunburst such as the SkyD, clearly these are very popular and Rolex makes them so well.


Couldn't agree more. They definitely do the sunburst dials right. The new SkyD's are certainly stunning as well.


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As mentioned above, the bezel is better proportioned on the DJ41 and it has the new movement.....but most importantly....it has the easylink extension. Personally, I will no longer consider any watch that does not.
I believe the DJII (at least the later ones) also had Easylink.

In any event, the DJ41 is (at least IMO) a better prorportioned watch, and the extra power reserve is a huge plus.
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Old 4 April 2017, 10:22 AM   #12
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I'm lovin the new DJ41. I've been trying DJ's on for nearly 10 years but couldn't pull the trigger (too small or too big). With different bezel, braclet and watch face options you can build your own. I'm partial to the blue sunray dial and fluted bezel. To me it finally looks and wears right. The new movement is the icing on the cake. I also like having the easy link extension. Cheers!
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To me the extra power reserve does nothing for me. Intended as a daily wear, my DJ 2 is always good to go because it seldom leaves the wrist


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Old 4 April 2017, 11:03 AM   #14
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Looks perfect
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Nice wrist pic of the blue.

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Whether or not the minor appearance differences make a difference to you, the brand new movement, 3255 should. Itisa stop up from the DJII one and from whatIhear a huge advancement.
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I'm lovin the new DJ41. I've been trying DJ's on for nearly 10 years but couldn't pull the trigger (too small or too big). With different bezel, braclet and watch face options you can build your own. I'm partial to the blue sunray dial and fluted bezel. To me it finally looks and wears right. The new movement is the icing on the cake. I also like having the easy link extension. Cheers!
This is exactly where I've been on DJ's....either too small or too big. I'm glad to hear the 41 is better proportioned and potentially more of a 40 than a 41.

I am saving for this watch now. I guess it'll take me about a year to the Basel buzz to die down to where the price premium isn't too bad.
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Nice wrist pic of the blue.

http://www.picaram.com/post/BSb1DVTgFpy
That is nice.
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