First Rolex (Datejust 41): 126300 or 126334

[!Stealth!]

Hi everyone!

I am going to buy a first Rolex watch for everyday using.
At the moment, the role of watch for every day is performed TagHeuer Calibre 16 (black chronometer).

I have already decided on the model - this is Datejust 41 (it seems to me that this is a universal and recognizable watch).

But now I have another problem: choose a specific model. I choose between:
1) 126300 (Blue Dial, Index Hour Markers, Polished Stainless Steel Bezel, Jubilee Bracelet): looks simpler, less noticeable, Luminescent Hour Markers is convinient, but Polished Stainless Steel Bezel - can be a problem (scratches) ;
2) 126334: Black Dial, Diamond Hour Markers, Fluted Bezel, Oyster Bracelet - a brighter model, look good. But what about universality? Is this model suitable for ordinary clothing (jeans + T-shirt)?


A little about me: I'm 35, medium build, clothes - casual ( T-shirts / polo shirts / sweaters and jeans, sometimes a jacket and shirt).

I would be grateful for the help in choosing!

[Athlone27]

I too am thinking about the DJ41, I would go 126300. I think it is a better fit for casual clothes and flies under the radar better

[5nit]

I would buy 126334. Black, Fluted, Oyster. Do NOT get diamonds....

[huncho]

option one is probably better for casual wear, but i prefer the fluted bezel. also i feel like diamonds would look better with the jubilee bracelet. i have a black dial dj36 with diamonds/jubilee and it is very flashy, so just be prepared for that if you go that direction

[Pmt2]

I owned both models and decided to stay with the 126300. The fluted bezel was way too flashy. I love the combination of the jubilee with the smooth bezel.

[sunnygps]

Originally Posted by Pmt2

I owned both models and decided to stay with the 126300. The fluted bezel was way too flashy. I love the combination of the jubilee with the smooth bezel.

^^ This. If you are looking something to go with formal attire, go with 126334. Otherwise, the smooth bezel works well as it gives the watch that sporty look and works well for formal occasion as well.

There many members here who wear their fluted bezel/jubilee bracelet DJ41 as their everyday watch.

[Solo118]

Go for the blue dial, jubilee and fluted bezel. It is something special.

[RolexFan007]

126300

[GoPackGo!]

Can't go wrong with a DJ41. I'll have my 4th when the white dial with roman numerals arrive. Get the one you love. If flashiness is an issue for you, get oyster and smooth bezel. Jubilee shines like crazy, but I love that.

[Sandpit]

Go between and get the 126334 without diamonds. There's no need for them and they certainly won't help with your versatility concerns. Oyster, blue dial to me is one of the nicest looking models Rolex has ever made.

[Rado63]

Every date just 41 in the catalog is nice unique piece, get whatever seems to be connecting with you.

[Verdi]

Option 1!

But if this is your only one, I would suggest the oyster bracelet. Far better for every day wear and durability!

[Panych]

Option 1

[Jamie1111]

Option 1


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[BespokebyBMO]

Option 1. Owned the exact combo and probably my favorite to date. Very versatile and the jubilee makes the watch.


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[!Stealth!]

Thank you all for your opinion!

Option №1 (126300) is gaining significantly more votes. I think this is a classic version.

As I understand it, in the second version (126334), it is diamonds that confuse. Why?
Not suitable for casual wear?
Missing luminescent?
Another reasons?

Originally Posted by huncho

option one is probably better for casual wear, but i prefer the fluted bezel. also i feel like diamonds would look better with the jubilee bracelet. i have a black dial dj36 with diamonds/jubilee and it is very flashy, so just be prepared for that if you go that direction

I thought about it, but it seemed to me that it was too bright (dial with diamonds+ bright bracelet).

[!Stealth!]

It was a difficult choice, but I made it!
I have diamonds version!

[NDAzone]

Option 2.
For what it's worth, I have been wearing my mop DJ41 everyday (casual, swimsuit, tuxedo...) for the last two years.
Wear what you want, no one will care. If they do, they have issues and you don't want to know them.

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[mohillips]

I have just bought the DJ41 126300 with Blue dial and Jubilee and its also my first Rolex (well first watch of any kind really)

I love it!

[mohillips]

Originally Posted by mohillips

I have just bought the DJ41 126300 with Blue dial and Jubilee and its also my first Rolex (well first watch of any kind really)



I love it!

Here she is

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[APPRF]

I bought the DJ41 fluted jubilee diamond dial. I think it's the best option. if diamonds is too much then stick dial, fluted is a must in my opinion.

[Jona]

I found that this one works well for me, but isn't a daily. I had a MOP diamond dial but it got taken up in a trade deal.

[dnd2984]

I wear my fluted both in casual and dress environments.

[Mjolley1]

I wasnt overly picky on the dial color, but it had to be fluted/jubilee/sticks. I recall finding a close match to what I truly wanted but couldnt deal with the diamond markers.

After a bit more searching, I found my perfect match:blue / fluted / jubilee / sticks

I'm in the same age range as you, and dress casual almost every day.

[MSchu]

I prefer the steel bezel myself... in white.

[Oxfordian]

126300 for me, love the watch, bracelet is just so comfortable, watch is so easy to read and it just looks so awesome.

[timlaw]

126300 for me but on jubilee - love it and my joint favourite watch with my mint 16710



but i saw a friends new watch last week and was the black dial 41 with fluted bezel and diamond indices but on a jubilee - too "much" for me but it is a stunning piece undoubtedly

you cant lose here

[Sergio25]

Originally Posted by !Stealth!

Hi everyone!

I am going to buy a first Rolex watch for everyday using.
At the moment, the role of watch for every day is performed TagHeuer Calibre 16 (black chronometer).

I have already decided on the model - this is Datejust 41 (it seems to me that this is a universal and recognizable watch).

But now I have another problem: choose a specific model. I choose between:
1) 126300 (Blue Dial, Index Hour Markers, Polished Stainless Steel Bezel, Jubilee Bracelet): looks simpler, less noticeable, Luminescent Hour Markers is convinient, but Polished Stainless Steel Bezel - can be a problem (scratches) ;
2) 126334: Black Dial, Diamond Hour Markers, Fluted Bezel, Oyster Bracelet - a brighter model, look good. But what about universality? Is this model suitable for ordinary clothing (jeans + T-shirt)?


A little about me: I'm 35, medium build, clothes - casual ( T-shirts / polo shirts / sweaters and jeans, sometimes a jacket and shirt).

I would be grateful for the help in choosing!

i have a hulk and so i as a dress watch/evning watch i chose exactly the option you have provided. its a very cheap watch for what you get but in all honesty. so it all depends on your collection. as an only watch i would rather go with oyster cuz jubillee looks very flashy and tiny bit femenine. in the future i want to buy another two datejusts. one 36 with oyster and roman on a white dial. and 41 two tone yellow gold on black dial with diamonds ( this thing really pops and looks cooler than golden watches 3 times the price) but again 90% of my time i wear my hulk. so i dont care that date just will scratch etc cuz i would be in a peaceful environment during these times. for you i would honestly suggest 36 mm on oyester and with fluted. or if you want a daily wearrer 41 on oyster smooth. i would say unless you do a lot of business and wear many suits fluted is too much.

[TJDJ41]

126300. Blue, stick, jubilee, smooth bez. Winner.

[JRell]

Blue fluted jubilee all day long. Coming from someone that had both black and white 41.