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ajchang · 11 May 2021, 01:59 AM

Hi all - I would appreciate the experience and perspectives of the group, particularly those who have seen in person.

I currently have a SS/yellow gold Submariner bluesy and a SS Daytona white dial. I'd like to add a SS Sky Dweller blue dial some day, but given the supply challenges, I'm looking to add a SS DJ41 to the collection in the meantime.

The Sub has been my daily watch. The DJ41 is intended to be my "weekday" daily (corporate job, etc.) with the bluesy Sub for the "weekend" daily (out with family, pool, has already been worn pretty well, etc.). For the DJ41, I've settled on fluted bezel, jubilee, black dial to complement what I already have (and hopefully down the road with a SkyDweller addition). I keep going back and forth whether to do the diamonds or "sticks" on the dial - I do like the incremental bling factor of the diamonds and don't think it's too much, but I haven't seen either option in person. I'm in my early 40s and would be satisfied with this 4-watch collection if/when completed (for now).

Please let me know your thoughts on diamonds vs. no diamonds and any pros/cons that I may not have considered. Thanks!

vh2k · 11 May 2021, 02:13 AM

Stick or Roman for business/weekday. Fluted/jubilee is flashy enough.

whiskyrolex · 11 May 2021, 02:17 AM

I love mine. Will post a pic on here. The diamonds do not really draw any extra attention to the watch. It's hard to notice them unless you are very close up. The Fluted Bezel is by far the most bling aspect of this model. I'm not sure if this will factor in your decision, but I suspect the diamond dial may be slightly easier to find.

whiskyrolex · 11 May 2021, 02:30 AM

Benzsiam · 11 May 2021, 02:35 AM

It's going to be your watch on your wrist, you should go for the one that you like the most.

I think most men preferred no diamonds but I love diamonds, so when I got mine, I picked YG TT diamond markers and MOP dial.

Brew · 11 May 2021, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

It's going to be your watch on your wrist, you should go for the one that you like the most.

I think most men preferred no diamonds but I love diamonds, so when I got mine, I picked YG TT diamond markers and MOP dial.

FYI, your MOP/diam. dial has almost made regret my champagne choice. Beautiful!

prnceofpersia23 · 11 May 2021, 02:48 AM

I'm a fan of the diamond indices. They are pretty subtle on the SS DJ. It'll give you something different as well.

samson66 · 11 May 2021, 02:52 AM

I prefer the sticks but I do sort of like the diamonds on the black dial.

I just think like another poster said, fluted jubilee is more than enough flash for the business setting. I've worn a fluted Datejust for years at work. I think the diamonds might be a little overboard

ronricks · 11 May 2021, 03:13 AM

I have found myself considering a black or slate diamond dial DJ41 recently.

faz · 11 May 2021, 03:18 AM

I am a fan of diamond hour markers, believe me I have paid for them in every iteration of DJ that I have bought for my wife. I would gladly wear a DJ36/DJ2/DJ41 with diamond markers on it myself. But... it does dress up the DJ and will add that extra bit of flash that you might not want in the corporate world. Given you have other fun and flashy watches, and this will be your subtle weekday watch, I suggest you go with the sticks here.

Benzsiam · 11 May 2021, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

FYI, your MOP/diam. dial has almost made regret my champagne choice. Beautiful!

Thanks, your champagne dial is great choice also.

TimeAZ · 11 May 2021, 03:36 AM

Diamonds, if you can pull off the look. Also adds a little more diversity for your current pieces.

Aclockworkblue · 11 May 2021, 03:50 AM

I love my diamond DJ

aayates · 11 May 2021, 04:03 AM

Sticks all the way; diamonds are for (ever, but not for me).

Screwly · 11 May 2021, 04:03 AM

Go sticks. I had diamond dial and sold it because it dressed the watch up for me to wear casually. I’d do sticks if I did it again.

skipstar · 11 May 2021, 04:45 AM

My vote is for the sticks. My wife wanted the blue face with diamonds and a fluted bezel on an oyster. That is exactly what I ordered for her and she loves it. I don't see myself ever wearing it and I feel it is because of the diamonds.

Kiddodoc · 11 May 2021, 07:22 AM

I have had the DJ in 36 without diamonds and have had the DJII SS/WG with silver diamond dial and I sold all of them. I recently acquired a TT DJ 41 with the MOP diamond dial. I would have preferred a silver diamond dial but the MOP on the 41 isn't your typical diamond dial. It looks for silvery than MOP. The only other diamond dials are black and champagne both of which were not for me.

APPRF · 11 May 2021, 07:35 AM

Diamonds

KeobNepo · 11 May 2021, 08:09 AM

I find the diamonds too feminine. It looks good om my wife, but I prefer sticks

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enjoythemusic · 11 May 2021, 08:25 AM

Hmmm... kinda depends on your company/job and the wearing of a Rolex with diamonds versus none. If it's banking or financial... or rapper, yes to bling. If you work as manager of a grocery store, perhaps no bling.

Breizh · 11 May 2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kiddodoc

I have had the DJ in 36 without diamonds and have had the DJII SS/WG with silver diamond dial and I sold all of them. I recently acquired a TT DJ 41 with the MOP diamond dial. I would have preferred a silver diamond dial but the MOP on the 41 isn't your typical diamond dial. It looks for silvery than MOP. The only other diamond dials are black and champagne both of which were not for me.

Holly Molly!! That's an impressive collection

nosignalbmwdriver · 11 May 2021, 02:00 PM

come on man.
diamonds are in

polaris72 · 11 May 2021, 05:14 PM

Diamond dial has no lume, consider all options. If diamonds, it will look more dressy than casual.

drgoro · 11 May 2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

I like your style.

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Andad · 11 May 2021, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiddodoc

I have had the DJ in 36 without diamonds and have had the DJII SS/WG with silver diamond dial and I sold all of them. I recently acquired a TT DJ 41 with the MOP diamond dial. I would have preferred a silver diamond dial but the MOP on the 41 isn't your typical diamond dial. It looks for silvery than MOP. The only other diamond dials are black and champagne both of which were not for me.

You have a better selection than most AD’s Kiddo.

ajw99 · 11 May 2021, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

Stick or Roman for business/weekday. Fluted/jubilee is flashy enough.

Agreed. Fluted jubilee sticks black looks awesomeb was with someone the other day wearing this precise combination and it looked sharp!

Also, regardless of the above... if you want another DJ that absolutely pops and is rarely seen in the wild, the rose gold / steel two-tone with sundust and jubilee and fluted is absolutely spectacular. It's a bit too much flash for me but, wow, it looks so good! You need to see sundust in person to really tell its true color...

ajchang · 11 May 2021, 09:24 PM

Thank you so much for the insights and pics! A couple follow up points:

I’m in finance - currently in the process of leaving investment banking and going to the corporate side (mid/senior level position). The lume on my Sub has always been faint and not useful anyway, so giving that up doesn’t seem to be a big “loss.”

pedersenkl · 11 May 2021, 09:32 PM

Fluted, Jubilee and Diamond dial. A bit flashy, but I’d still wear it anyway.

I’m think of about adding a blue dial DJ36 or 41 currently.

Strummer25 · 11 May 2021, 10:12 PM

Diamonds belong on a ring or bracelet IMO

Bigmozza · 11 May 2021, 11:17 PM

I’ve had a few different diamond dials and think there amazing but each to there own good luck

11 May 2021, 01:59 AM	#1
ajchang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 16	DJ41: diamond dial or sticks? Hi all - I would appreciate the experience and perspectives of the group, particularly those who have seen in person. I currently have a SS/yellow gold Submariner bluesy and a SS Daytona white dial. I'd like to add a SS Sky Dweller blue dial some day, but given the supply challenges, I'm looking to add a SS DJ41 to the collection in the meantime. The Sub has been my daily watch. The DJ41 is intended to be my "weekday" daily (corporate job, etc.) with the bluesy Sub for the "weekend" daily (out with family, pool, has already been worn pretty well, etc.). For the DJ41, I've settled on fluted bezel, jubilee, black dial to complement what I already have (and hopefully down the road with a SkyDweller addition). I keep going back and forth whether to do the diamonds or "sticks" on the dial - I do like the incremental bling factor of the diamonds and don't think it's too much, but I haven't seen either option in person. I'm in my early 40s and would be satisfied with this 4-watch collection if/when completed (for now). Please let me know your thoughts on diamonds vs. no diamonds and any pros/cons that I may not have considered. Thanks!

11 May 2021, 02:35 AM	#5
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	It's going to be your watch on your wrist, you should go for the one that you like the most. I think most men preferred no diamonds but I love diamonds, so when I got mine, I picked YG TT diamond markers and MOP dial. Attached Images __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

11 May 2021, 03:18 AM	#10
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	I am a fan of diamond hour markers, believe me I have paid for them in every iteration of DJ that I have bought for my wife. I would gladly wear a DJ36/DJ2/DJ41 with diamond markers on it myself. But... it does dress up the DJ and will add that extra bit of flash that you might not want in the corporate world. Given you have other fun and flashy watches, and this will be your subtle weekday watch, I suggest you go with the sticks here. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

11 May 2021, 03:50 AM	#13
Aclockworkblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 175	I love my diamond DJ Attached Images

11 May 2021, 04:03 AM	#15
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	Go sticks. I had diamond dial and sold it because it dressed the watch up for me to wear casually. I’d do sticks if I did it again. __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

11 May 2021, 02:13 AM	#2
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	Stick or Roman for business/weekday. Fluted/jubilee is flashy enough.

11 May 2021, 02:17 AM	#3
whiskyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	I love mine. Will post a pic on here. The diamonds do not really draw any extra attention to the watch. It's hard to notice them unless you are very close up. The Fluted Bezel is by far the most bling aspect of this model. I'm not sure if this will factor in your decision, but I suspect the diamond dial may be slightly easier to find.

11 May 2021, 02:30 AM	#4
whiskyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611

11 May 2021, 02:48 AM	#7
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 2,021	I'm a fan of the diamond indices. They are pretty subtle on the SS DJ. It'll give you something different as well.

11 May 2021, 02:52 AM	#8
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	I prefer the sticks but I do sort of like the diamonds on the black dial. I just think like another poster said, fluted jubilee is more than enough flash for the business setting. I've worn a fluted Datejust for years at work. I think the diamonds might be a little overboard

11 May 2021, 03:13 AM	#9
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,753	I have found myself considering a black or slate diamond dial DJ41 recently.

11 May 2021, 03:36 AM	#12
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,240	Diamonds, if you can pull off the look. Also adds a little more diversity for your current pieces.

11 May 2021, 04:03 AM	#14
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	Sticks all the way; diamonds are for (ever, but not for me).

11 May 2021, 04:45 AM	#16
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	My vote is for the sticks. My wife wanted the blue face with diamonds and a fluted bezel on an oyster. That is exactly what I ordered for her and she loves it. I don't see myself ever wearing it and I feel it is because of the diamonds.

11 May 2021, 07:22 AM	#17
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	I have had the DJ in 36 without diamonds and have had the DJII SS/WG with silver diamond dial and I sold all of them. I recently acquired a TT DJ 41 with the MOP diamond dial. I would have preferred a silver diamond dial but the MOP on the 41 isn't your typical diamond dial. It looks for silvery than MOP. The only other diamond dials are black and champagne both of which were not for me. Attached Images

11 May 2021, 07:35 AM	#18
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,480	Diamonds

11 May 2021, 08:09 AM	#19
KeobNepo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Keob Nepo Location: Netherlands Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 411	I find the diamonds too feminine. It looks good om my wife, but I prefer sticks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 May 2021, 08:25 AM	#20
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,196	Hmmm... kinda depends on your company/job and the wearing of a Rolex with diamonds versus none. If it's banking or financial... or rapper, yes to bling. If you work as manager of a grocery store, perhaps no bling. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

11 May 2021, 02:00 PM	#22
nosignalbmwdriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Ontario Watch: TT Skydwelli Posts: 850	come on man. diamonds are in

11 May 2021, 05:14 PM	#23
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Diamond dial has no lume, consider all options. If diamonds, it will look more dressy than casual.

11 May 2021, 09:24 PM	#27
ajchang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 16	Thank you so much for the insights and pics! A couple follow up points: I’m in finance - currently in the process of leaving investment banking and going to the corporate side (mid/senior level position). The lume on my Sub has always been faint and not useful anyway, so giving that up doesn’t seem to be a big “loss.”

11 May 2021, 09:32 PM	#28
pedersenkl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NC Watch: Daytona, GMT, Sub Posts: 392	Fluted, Jubilee and Diamond dial. A bit flashy, but I’d still wear it anyway. I’m think of about adding a blue dial DJ36 or 41 currently.

11 May 2021, 10:12 PM	#29
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	Diamonds belong on a ring or bracelet IMO

11 May 2021, 11:17 PM	#30
Bigmozza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 659	I’ve had a few different diamond dials and think there amazing but each to there own good luck

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