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dimag333 · 1 October 2018, 07:13 AM

I’m gonna get one from davidsw tonight regardless but I wanted to start the convo, do y’all think the Wimbledon dial is a fad or timeless

steve

DahMan · 1 October 2018, 07:24 AM

I wouldn’t call it a fad, but I did find it to be a little too busy. I traded David SW last Saturday, for a Fluted Oyster Blue stick, and my TT Jub slate green Roman.
I had an issue with TT, Jub, and dial face. The dial just didn’t seem concentric, I didn’t like the gaps, and couldn’t make a solid call on what minute I was working on.also no Lume.
David SW, was a pleasure to deal with...

Rocket launcher · 1 October 2018, 07:30 AM

It's a masterpiece..and framed in a 2 tone rose gold jubilee bracelet and flutted bezel it's a work of art..
That's my dream watch...

Nikrnic · 1 October 2018, 07:41 AM

I was originally gong for the silver dial at first but decided not to play it safe, although I love the silver dial when this version came out this year in SS I was all in. I guess this is really not the Wimbledon dial because it's not a TT with yellow or rose gold hands? But fad? I don't think so..

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lenfried29 · 1 October 2018, 07:45 AM

I like it.

watchwatcher · 1 October 2018, 08:28 AM

This dial has been around for a while, starting with the DJ2 when it was first released, about 2009 or so. So, I don't think it's a fad. A niche following and market, maybe, but not a fad.

dimag333 · 1 October 2018, 08:31 AM

I should say I’m thinkng fluted, Jub, not yellow or rose, I am a bit concerned on no lume

steve

justdate · 1 October 2018, 08:32 AM

I had a TT DJ2 with this dial about 6 years ago! It looked good then and still does today so not sure it’s a fad, there’s certainly not excessive hype it’s a really nice dial.

dimag333 · 1 October 2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I was originally gong for the silver dial at first but decided not to play it safe, although I love the silver dial when this version came out this year in SS I was all in. I guess this is really not the Wimbledon dial because it's not a TT with yellow or rose gold hands? But fad? I don't think so..

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How does this feel next to your 114060, I sold mine last year and have been in holding pattern, I do like the smooth with oyster

steve

Vaxe · 1 October 2018, 08:38 AM

Cool dial, be better with lume though

Hollie_Rollie · 1 October 2018, 08:44 AM

I think it looks amazing with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet

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dimag333 · 1 October 2018, 08:49 AM

Today was the first time I tried a jub on seriously considering it, I felt the claps broke it up a bit but I guess you get used to it?

steve

zakattack62 · 1 October 2018, 09:07 AM

I just traded my wimbledon dial datejust. I really liked the look of it but biggest issue, and it's been said many times in this thread, NO LUME.

Nikrnic · 1 October 2018, 09:40 AM

It doesn't really feel smaller but it is lighter and more comfortable around the wrist and clasp. Somewhat noticeable. I also prefer the smooth and oyster. It seems more sporty and they shine well together. If you love and half to have lume this may not be the one.

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Originally Posted by dimag333

How does this feel next to your 114060, I sold mine last year and have been in holding pattern, I do like the smooth with oyster

steve

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DoctorA · 1 October 2018, 09:43 AM

It’s nice

herts9 · 1 October 2018, 09:46 AM

If I had a DJ, it'd be this one

peterpl · 1 October 2018, 10:08 AM

Its been around for a long time already.

Largoshark · 1 October 2018, 12:33 PM

Does Rolex make fad watches?

Tampashooter · 1 October 2018, 01:05 PM

That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.

05carbondrz · 1 October 2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tampashooter

That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.

Agreed,WTF where they thinking?

dimag333 · 1 October 2018, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.

after having owned a 114060 which is literally the exact opposite dial wise I am starting to lean that way!

steve

HNIC · 1 October 2018, 02:18 PM

Did Rolex run out of Roman numeral 9s?

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Ichiran · 1 October 2018, 02:54 PM

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Did Rolex run out of Roman numeral 9s?

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The white index marker at 9 is used to balance the white date wheel at 3.

I thought this arrangement works very well, maybe it's just me.

Likestheshiny · 1 October 2018, 03:01 PM

I think there's a middle ground between "fad" and "timeless" -- "small but dedicated following," perhaps?

It's not to my tastes, personally, but this thread already shows that some folks love it.

Helmi · 1 October 2018, 03:33 PM

I like it very much...the problem is that there are 3 dj dials I like very much and I am not sure which one I prefer most

emkwan · 1 October 2018, 03:51 PM

I've seen this in the flesh a few times. It looks incredibly 'bling' and different but for me, the lack of proper lume is a personal annoyance! I don't think it's a fad but it isn't a timeless classic like the batton one.

brucethemanlee · 1 October 2018, 06:03 PM

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I think the missing Arabic on the "9" looks off

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Manu74 · 1 October 2018, 06:30 PM

It's a nice dial IMO

TonyYu · 1 October 2018, 07:30 PM

I love this dial too. There is a TT version and it made the look even better.

roosvelt · 1 October 2018, 07:33 PM

Ugly dial, romans don't need to take over the dial and the 9 mark come on !

1 October 2018, 07:13 AM	#1
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	Wimbledon dial, fad? I’m gonna get one from davidsw tonight regardless but I wanted to start the convo, do y’all think the Wimbledon dial is a fad or timeless steve

1 October 2018, 08:44 AM	#11
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,353	Wimbledon dial, fad? I think it looks amazing with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 October 2018, 09:43 AM	#15
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	It’s nice __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

1 October 2018, 07:24 AM	#2
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	I wouldn’t call it a fad, but I did find it to be a little too busy. I traded David SW last Saturday, for a Fluted Oyster Blue stick, and my TT Jub slate green Roman. I had an issue with TT, Jub, and dial face. The dial just didn’t seem concentric, I didn’t like the gaps, and couldn’t make a solid call on what minute I was working on.also no Lume. David SW, was a pleasure to deal with...

1 October 2018, 07:30 AM	#3
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	It's a masterpiece..and framed in a 2 tone rose gold jubilee bracelet and flutted bezel it's a work of art.. That's my dream watch...

1 October 2018, 07:41 AM	#4
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I was originally gong for the silver dial at first but decided not to play it safe, although I love the silver dial when this version came out this year in SS I was all in. I guess this is really not the Wimbledon dial because it's not a TT with yellow or rose gold hands? But fad? I don't think so.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

1 October 2018, 07:45 AM	#5
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	I like it.

1 October 2018, 08:28 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	This dial has been around for a while, starting with the DJ2 when it was first released, about 2009 or so. So, I don't think it's a fad. A niche following and market, maybe, but not a fad.

1 October 2018, 08:31 AM	#7
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	I should say I’m thinkng fluted, Jub, not yellow or rose, I am a bit concerned on no lume steve

1 October 2018, 08:32 AM	#8
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,359	I had a TT DJ2 with this dial about 6 years ago! It looked good then and still does today so not sure it’s a fad, there’s certainly not excessive hype it’s a really nice dial.

1 October 2018, 08:38 AM	#10
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Cool dial, be better with lume though

1 October 2018, 08:49 AM	#12
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	Today was the first time I tried a jub on seriously considering it, I felt the claps broke it up a bit but I guess you get used to it? steve

1 October 2018, 09:07 AM	#13
zakattack62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London Ontario Ca Posts: 216	I just traded my wimbledon dial datejust. I really liked the look of it but biggest issue, and it's been said many times in this thread, NO LUME.

1 October 2018, 09:46 AM	#16
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	If I had a DJ, it'd be this one

1 October 2018, 10:08 AM	#17
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Its been around for a long time already.

1 October 2018, 12:33 PM	#18
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	Does Rolex make fad watches?

1 October 2018, 01:05 PM	#19
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.

1 October 2018, 02:18 PM	#22
HNIC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Watch: Rolex collector Posts: 116	Did Rolex run out of Roman numeral 9s? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 October 2018, 03:01 PM	#24
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	I think there's a middle ground between "fad" and "timeless" -- "small but dedicated following," perhaps? It's not to my tastes, personally, but this thread already shows that some folks love it.

1 October 2018, 03:33 PM	#25
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	I like it very much...the problem is that there are 3 dj dials I like very much and I am not sure which one I prefer most

1 October 2018, 03:51 PM	#26
emkwan Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Abu Dhabi - Dubai Watch: Rolex 116710 BLNR Posts: 375	I've seen this in the flesh a few times. It looks incredibly 'bling' and different but for me, the lack of proper lume is a personal annoyance! I don't think it's a fad but it isn't a timeless classic like the batton one.

1 October 2018, 06:30 PM	#28
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: BLRO \| LV \| SkyD Posts: 1,404	It's a nice dial IMO

1 October 2018, 07:30 PM	#29
TonyYu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 116500LN, 116509BL Posts: 123	I love this dial too. There is a TT version and it made the look even better.

1 October 2018, 07:33 PM	#30
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	Ugly dial, romans don't need to take over the dial and the 9 mark come on !

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