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pearson1995 · 16 November 2019, 02:56 AM

Hi everyone,
I have a question Re: the DJ41 Wimbledon dial. I like the watch, but I can’t quite get my head around the white lume marker at 9. The Roman numerals look amazing, but then why break it up with a single white marker? It seems some what out of place. A shame because I think it’s otherwise fantastic!

Vamp · 16 November 2019, 03:00 AM

The marker symbolizes the tennis court/net.

pearson1995 · 16 November 2019, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vamp

The marker symbolizes the tennis court/net.

Haha I’ve never heard that before, I’m guessing your joking but it’s the most logical answer I’ve heard.

Noonan · 16 November 2019, 03:42 AM

I think it's just to give some symmetry to the dial; the lume marker matches the white date on the opposite end.

omx5o · 16 November 2019, 03:59 AM

It's a reference point for the lume. If it wasn't there you wouldn't be able to read the time at night.

Vamp · 16 November 2019, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pearson1995

Haha I’ve never heard that before, I’m guessing your joking but it’s the most logical answer I’ve heard.

Makes perfect sense lol!

Dougiebaby · 16 November 2019, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by omx5o

It's a reference point for the lume. If it wasn't there you wouldn't be able to read the time at night.

The hands have lume so one can tell time at night. It is as Noonan states...

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Originally Posted by Noonan

I think it's just to give some symmetry to the dial; the lume marker matches the white date on the opposite end.

I love the Wimbledon dual but agree with the OP that I wish 9 o’clock was a Roman instead of that (odd) lume Baton.

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Wmrcer · 16 November 2019, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

I think it's just to give some symmetry to the dial; the lume marker matches the white date on the opposite end.

Exactly. Love the Wimbledon!

Tricolore66 · 16 November 2019, 07:26 AM

My guess is that the Roman 9 would be very crowded there and they didn’t have a better option given the size of the letters on the rest of the dial. It’s definitely a compromise.

timlaw · 16 November 2019, 09:32 AM

I don't think it is a mistake as it balances the top half of the dial with 2 numerals either side of the Rolex crown

Bigboss473 · 16 November 2019, 10:02 AM

I have the same dial but matte and gold. I don’t mind the marker at 9 my only problem is I’m worried about the long run like yellowing and the lume dying out as well as on the hands

djgallo · 16 November 2019, 11:33 AM

That marker looks so lonely.....

justjay82 · 16 November 2019, 12:35 PM

The weird thing is I’ve tried this watch on probably a dozen times at my AD and have never actually noticed this until right now.

VincentM · 16 November 2019, 12:42 PM

I agree. This stick is out of nowhere...

Nikrnic · 16 November 2019, 01:11 PM

This seems to be the no.1 question on the dial. I thought it was a little weird at first and was also a little apprehensive, almost went with a stick dial. Owning it now I cant imagine it any other way. The marker balances with the date window perfectly.The Wimbledon definitely has it's own symetry and style. I'm glad I stepped out of the box a little and didn't play it safe. I love it more everytime I wear it, never gets old..Its my 4th and favorite DJ.

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Maxy · 16 November 2019, 01:21 PM

Is this dial without white marker a compromise? I don't think so!

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Nikrnic · 16 November 2019, 01:49 PM

Love your Azzurro.

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Andad · 16 November 2019, 02:02 PM

I agree, this looks better but I think the numerals are slightly smaller than those on the Wimbledon.

shapa · 16 November 2019, 02:24 PM

I think it adds a perfect touch to the look of the watch. It's an awesome dial. The TT is stunning.

mmmmp · 16 November 2019, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

This seems to be the no.1 question on the dial. I thought it was a little weird at first and was also a little apprehensive, almost went with a stick dial. Owning it now I cant imagine it any other way. The marker balances with the date window perfectly.The Wimbledon definitely has it's own symetry and style. I'm glad I stepped out of the box a little and didn't play it safe. I love it more everytime I wear it, never gets old..Its my 4th<<<<<

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I agree with every word you posted. It gets better every day I wear it. My TOG was the only other reference I revered as much. I suspect the folks that are on the fence haven't seen it in person. Obviously, not EVERYONE will like it but most owners seem to consider it 'special.' I certainly do.

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gunhose · 16 November 2019, 08:43 PM

that 9 marker looks like a mistake was made making the dial the other two examples are right on

APPRF · 16 November 2019, 08:56 PM

Del

APPRF · 16 November 2019, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

This seems to be the no.1 question on the dial. I thought it was a little weird at first and was also a little apprehensive, almost went with a stick dial. Owning it now I cant imagine it any other way. The marker balances with the date window perfectly.The Wimbledon definitely has it's own symetry and style. I'm glad I stepped out of the box a little and didn't play it safe. I love it more everytime I wear it, never gets old..Its my 4th and favorite DJ.

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Wow. This is the only dial I would consider with an oyster bracelet and smooth bezel. looks so good.

VincentM · 16 November 2019, 10:53 PM

Tricolore66 · 16 November 2019, 11:08 PM

That’s what I think as well, and I own a 36 DJ with white romans.

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I agree, this looks better but I think the numerals are slightly smaller than those on the Wimbledon.

Wmrcer · 16 November 2019, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

This seems to be the no.1 question on the dial. I thought it was a little weird at first and was also a little apprehensive, almost went with a stick dial. Owning it now I cant imagine it any other way. The marker balances with the date window perfectly.The Wimbledon definitely has it's own symetry and style. I'm glad I stepped out of the box a little and didn't play it safe. I love it more everytime I wear it, never gets old..Its my 4th and favorite DJ.

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This was a tough second option for me. Very beautiful. Had to go with the TT.

Bigboss473 · 17 November 2019, 02:54 AM

My dj2

zian · 17 November 2019, 03:05 AM

The stick add contrast to the dark rhodium dial and symmetry to the date, I think it looks great, but still prefer the classic all stick version, pops more on dark dial

Dougiebaby · 17 November 2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Is this dial without white marker a compromise? I don't think so!

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The only mistake Rolex made on this watch was not putting lume on the hands.

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16 November 2019, 02:56 AM	#1
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 939	Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial question. Hi everyone, I have a question Re: the DJ41 Wimbledon dial. I like the watch, but I can’t quite get my head around the white lume marker at 9. The Roman numerals look amazing, but then why break it up with a single white marker? It seems some what out of place. A shame because I think it’s otherwise fantastic! __________________ The collection is never complete

16 November 2019, 03:00 AM	#2
Vamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: States Watch: and learn! Posts: 733	The marker symbolizes the tennis court/net. __________________ Instagram: vampin_ 126720BLRO 116710LN 126600 215670

16 November 2019, 09:32 AM	#10
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	I don't think it is a mistake as it balances the top half of the dial with 2 numerals either side of the Rolex crown __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

16 November 2019, 02:02 PM	#18
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,532	I agree, this looks better but I think the numerals are slightly smaller than those on the Wimbledon. Attached Images __________________ E

16 November 2019, 08:56 PM	#22
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,480	Del Last edited by APPRF; 16 November 2019 at 09:07 PM.. Reason: will post another

16 November 2019, 03:42 AM	#4
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I think it's just to give some symmetry to the dial; the lume marker matches the white date on the opposite end.

16 November 2019, 03:59 AM	#5
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	It's a reference point for the lume. If it wasn't there you wouldn't be able to read the time at night.

16 November 2019, 07:26 AM	#9
Tricolore66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,139	My guess is that the Roman 9 would be very crowded there and they didn’t have a better option given the size of the letters on the rest of the dial. It’s definitely a compromise.

16 November 2019, 10:02 AM	#11
Bigboss473 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 52	I have the same dial but matte and gold. I don’t mind the marker at 9 my only problem is I’m worried about the long run like yellowing and the lume dying out as well as on the hands

16 November 2019, 11:33 AM	#12
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	That marker looks so lonely.....

16 November 2019, 12:35 PM	#13
justjay82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,304	The weird thing is I’ve tried this watch on probably a dozen times at my AD and have never actually noticed this until right now.

16 November 2019, 12:42 PM	#14
VincentM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 11LV-CHNR-DJ-PN-BB Posts: 675	I agree. This stick is out of nowhere...

16 November 2019, 01:11 PM	#15
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	This seems to be the no.1 question on the dial. I thought it was a little weird at first and was also a little apprehensive, almost went with a stick dial. Owning it now I cant imagine it any other way. The marker balances with the date window perfectly.The Wimbledon definitely has it's own symetry and style. I'm glad I stepped out of the box a little and didn't play it safe. I love it more everytime I wear it, never gets old..Its my 4th and favorite DJ. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

16 November 2019, 01:21 PM	#16
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Is this dial without white marker a compromise? I don't think so! Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk

16 November 2019, 01:49 PM	#17
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Love your Azzurro. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

16 November 2019, 02:24 PM	#19
shapa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 267	I think it adds a perfect touch to the look of the watch. It's an awesome dial. The TT is stunning.

16 November 2019, 08:43 PM	#21
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	that 9 marker looks like a mistake was made making the dial the other two examples are right on

16 November 2019, 10:53 PM	#24
VincentM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 11LV-CHNR-DJ-PN-BB Posts: 675

17 November 2019, 02:54 AM	#27
Bigboss473 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 52	My dj2 Attached Images

17 November 2019, 03:05 AM	#28
zian "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: . Watch: YM 116622 Posts: 84	The stick add contrast to the dark rhodium dial and symmetry to the date, I think it looks great, but still prefer the classic all stick version, pops more on dark dial

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