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Old 18 May 2019, 01:07 AM   #1
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Is the Rolex Datejust an sporty or a classic watch ?
In my opinion is a classic watch, not only the vintage ones but the new models too
What do you think ?
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:13 AM   #2
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In my opinion is a classic watch, not only the vintage ones but the new models too
What do you think ?
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Depends how it complements what else you’re wearing.
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:16 AM   #3
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Its a classic watch.
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:18 AM   #4
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Would say it's more of a classic watch, that doesn't mean I would only wear it as such.
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:23 AM   #5
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I'll go with Classic, in the sense that it can be worn with almost anything when you're doing almost anything. Obviously, it has limits, but as a daily, I wouldn't hesitate to wear it.
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:26 AM   #6
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These days it's a ladies watch

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Old 18 May 2019, 01:36 AM   #7
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41 - sporty
36 - classic

Fluted tends to dress up the 41, smooth does not.
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:40 AM   #8
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These days it's a ladies watch

Yes, she’s female. Though I wouldn’t call her a lady.
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:50 AM   #9
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Just like the sea-dweller is a ladies watch nowadays !
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Old 18 May 2019, 02:54 AM   #10
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41 - sporty
36 - classic

Fluted tends to dress up the 41, smooth does not.
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36 DJ is IMHO the quintessential classic mens' watch
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Old 18 May 2019, 02:56 AM   #11
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Go to the Rolex site. They define by two categories, professional and classic. Both DJs are in the classic category.
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Old 18 May 2019, 02:57 AM   #12
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The only truly sport Datejust is the II

All the rest are dress watches IMO

The II is more of a sport/dress hybrid
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Old 18 May 2019, 03:01 AM   #13
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The only truly sport Datejust is the II

All the rest are dress watches IMO

The II is more of a sport/dress hybrid
For some reason the 41 on a jubilee with the smooth bezel looks rather sporty to me. I think that's been reinforced by them putting the jubilee on the GMT line.
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Old 18 May 2019, 03:05 AM   #14
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All the Classic and Pro pieces are sport watches.
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Old 18 May 2019, 03:10 AM   #15
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I have the DJ 41 with Jubilee -- I think it's a sporty classic. Can go nicely with jeans or a suit.
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Old 18 May 2019, 03:16 AM   #16
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The Teo words together don’t apply?
A classic sporty watch.
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Old 18 May 2019, 04:02 AM   #17
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The Rolex site refers to the professional bezel vs fluted etc.
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Old 18 May 2019, 04:54 AM   #18
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...it doesn't matter.

The important thing is how you use it. The Datejust fits perfectly
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Old 18 May 2019, 05:08 AM   #19
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I have the DJ 41 with Jubilee -- I think it's a sporty classic. Can go nicely with jeans or a suit.
Agree. Even shorts and flips work well.
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Old 18 May 2019, 05:14 AM   #20
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If you’ve got a DJ2 then it’s both...
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Old 18 May 2019, 05:16 AM   #21
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If you’ve got a DJ2 then it’s both.
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Old 18 May 2019, 05:19 AM   #22
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IMO- DJ is more than just a classic but it’s an icon in Rolex history. People all over the world who don’t know much about Rolex but they recognize the DJ.
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Old 18 May 2019, 07:06 AM   #23
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For me DJ is classic, OP sport.
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Old 18 May 2019, 07:09 AM   #24
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According to Rolex it's Classic:

https://www.rolex.com/watches.html
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Old 18 May 2019, 07:15 AM   #25
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I also think fluted on Jubilee is a totally different watch than smooth on Oyster.
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Old 18 May 2019, 07:17 AM   #26
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Never mind a Datejust, you can get away with wearing a Day Date everyday IMO. A DJ looks good with pretty much everything, Suit, jeans and a polo or shorts and t shirt. I wouldn’t stress over what pigeon hole you think people put the watch in, wear it and enjoy it.
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Old 18 May 2019, 08:02 AM   #27
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Old 18 May 2019, 08:10 AM   #28
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According to Rolex it's Classic:

https://www.rolex.com/watches.html
as simple as this, end of story
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