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madmax21 · 4 January 2020, 02:24 PM

Would you consider a two-tone stainless steel datejust II a true dress watch or more of the Casual type of Watch I'm looking to purchase one in the next few days and would like your opinion greatly appreciated it

pj1369 · 4 January 2020, 02:29 PM

More dressy from my perspective.

Rado63 · 4 January 2020, 02:40 PM

Because of the oyster bracelet and it's proportions it definitely can appear sporty. It isn't a thick watch so it fits easily under the cuff. The polished center links definitely gives it a nod to the dressy side.

kieselguhr · 4 January 2020, 02:43 PM

Datejust is no dress watch by definition. In any of its iterations.

That being said, wear it however you want. I wear mine with jeans, shorts, 5mm diving suits, just no speedos

WWC · 4 January 2020, 03:11 PM

The II is closer to a sports watch than a dress watch in my opinion. If you want the Datejust line maybe consider the 36mm.

RHIII · 4 January 2020, 03:18 PM

No. To me, a true dress watch is on a leather strap.

cerendigit · 4 January 2020, 03:35 PM

Every Rolex watch is a dress watch.

DoxaDavid · 4 January 2020, 03:38 PM

It’s not a true dress watch but with the fluted bezel and a TT, dresses up or down with attire. Looks dressier with a suit, more casual with jeans.

Dougiebaby · 5 January 2020, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by madmax21

Would you consider a two-tone stainless steel datejust II a true dress watch or more of the Casual type of Watch I'm looking to purchase one in the next few days and would like your opinion greatly appreciated it

Dress casual watch. The DJII is much thicker and sportier than the DJ41. The oyster bracelet is also on the sport side.

Mind you, I think it is a very classy dress casual watch but not entirely a dress watch. I am one that does not think a dress watch must be on a leather band - it can be on bracelet too.

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notchview · 5 January 2020, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

Every Rolex watch is a dress watch.

No, most definitely not.

notchview · 5 January 2020, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by madmax21

Would you consider a two-tone stainless steel datejust II a true dress watch or more of the Casual type of Watch I'm looking to purchase one in the next few days and would like your opinion greatly appreciated it

It's definitely on the dressier end of the spectrum. TT is fantastic by the way.

Gerardus · 5 January 2020, 03:36 AM

For me the SS and TT DJII both are casual watches.

notchview · 5 January 2020, 03:41 AM

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For me the SS and TT DJII both are casual watches.

Seems like we all have a different definition of dress vs. casual. Casual for me is sweaters, t-shirts, and polos. Botton-downs and up are dress. No?

Tools · 5 January 2020, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by madmax21

Would you consider a two-tone stainless steel datejust II a true dress watch or more of the Casual type of Watch I'm looking to purchase one in the next few days and would like your opinion greatly appreciated it

No..

If you want a "dress watch", visit the Cellini line.

brandrea · 5 January 2020, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

No. To me, a true dress watch is on a leather strap.

Agreeing with you a lot today

brandrea · 5 January 2020, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

No..

If you want a "dress watch", visit the Cellini line.

And this ^^^

Gerardus · 5 January 2020, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by notchview

Seems like we all have a different definition of dress vs. casual. Casual for me is sweaters, t-shirts, and polos. Botton-downs and up are dress. No?

I share your definition for clothes but not regarding the "issue": DJII. Certainly looking at it's size you can see IMHO these references more as a casual/sports-watches.

GMT Aviator · 5 January 2020, 04:11 AM

OP

Many define a dress watch as a more dainty time piece, more elegant if you will. Thinner, leather strap uncluttered dial etc etc.

Having said that, a DJ could be considered more dressy than let’s say a sub or GMT which by definition are considered tool watches.

With regards the DJ2, it’s a fantastic reference, but I am biased as I own three of them. I use a TT Ivory Dial DJ2 as my dress watch, but my more daily casual is the fluted blue dialed DJ2.

The beauty of the DJ2 is the baton dial variants lend themselves more to the sporty side of DJ’s. To me they are the modern day versions of the ‘wide boy’ DJ’s from the ‘70’s which makes them unique in many ways.

You could certainly wear one for any occasion particularly a fluted bezel version which would both be casual and sporty in appearance but certainly wouldn’t look out of place in a tux.

RHIII · 5 January 2020, 08:18 AM

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Agreeing with you a lot today

we’ve usually tended to think quite similarly!

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charlesheung · 6 January 2020, 03:51 AM

It depends on the bezel / bracelet and dial combination.

4 January 2020, 02:24 PM	#1
madmax21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: GMT Master ll Posts: 1,036	datejust II stainless Would you consider a two-tone stainless steel datejust II a true dress watch or more of the Casual type of Watch I'm looking to purchase one in the next few days and would like your opinion greatly appreciated it __________________ May the hands of time always treat us well...

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Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Because of the oyster bracelet and it's proportions it definitely can appear sporty. It isn't a thick watch so it fits easily under the cuff. The polished center links definitely gives it a nod to the dressy side. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

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kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	datejust II stainless Datejust is no dress watch by definition. In any of its iterations. That being said, wear it however you want. I wear mine with jeans, shorts, 5mm diving suits, just no speedos

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DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	It’s not a true dress watch but with the fluted bezel and a TT, dresses up or down with attire. Looks dressier with a suit, more casual with jeans. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

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pj1369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DC Watch: Rolex BLNR126720 Posts: 340	More dressy from my perspective.

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RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	No. To me, a true dress watch is on a leather strap.

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Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	For me the SS and TT DJII both are casual watches. Attached Images __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

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GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	OP Many define a dress watch as a more dainty time piece, more elegant if you will. Thinner, leather strap uncluttered dial etc etc. Having said that, a DJ could be considered more dressy than let’s say a sub or GMT which by definition are considered tool watches. With regards the DJ2, it’s a fantastic reference, but I am biased as I own three of them. I use a TT Ivory Dial DJ2 as my dress watch, but my more daily casual is the fluted blue dialed DJ2. The beauty of the DJ2 is the baton dial variants lend themselves more to the sporty side of DJ’s. To me they are the modern day versions of the ‘wide boy’ DJ’s from the ‘70’s which makes them unique in many ways. You could certainly wear one for any occasion particularly a fluted bezel version which would both be casual and sporty in appearance but certainly wouldn’t look out of place in a tux.

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charlesheung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: HK Posts: 100	It depends on the bezel / bracelet and dial combination.

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