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Old 18 December 2021, 10:50 AM   #1
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DJ on a jubilee or oyster?

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I am looking to get a DJ 36 in Blue and deciding between oyster and jubilee bracelet, i definitely want a smooth bezel

I dont work in an office much so would wear it casually or at events and prefer the sportier look. The jubilee i always thought looked “old man” and i am 33 yrs old, but having seen the smooth bezel jubilee combo it looks ok? And iv heard its more comfortable and no PCL so less scratches

What would people choose if they were my age and for my use?

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Old 18 December 2021, 10:53 AM   #2
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Old 18 December 2021, 10:56 AM   #3
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Old 18 December 2021, 11:00 AM   #4
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Smooth bezel. Oyster.


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Old 18 December 2021, 11:02 AM   #5
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Hi



I am looking to get a DJ 36 in Blue and deciding between oyster and jubilee bracelet, i definitely want a smooth bezel



I dont work in an office much so would wear it casually or at events and prefer the sportier look. The jubilee i always thought looked “old man” and i am 33 yrs old, but having seen the smooth bezel jubilee combo it looks ok? And iv heard its more comfortable and no PCL so less scratches



What would people choose if they were my age and for my use?



Thanks
Ive got both bracelets. Some people prefer smooth bezel with oyster, fluted bezel with jubilee. Its all a matter of personal taste.

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Old 18 December 2021, 11:06 AM   #6
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Smooth with Jubilee for me.
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Old 18 December 2021, 11:10 AM   #7
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I bought 2 dj both 41 smooth bezel on jubilee, I am a few years older than you, but your watch does not make you an old man, its what's in your heart. sometime, in your wallet too. haha good luck!
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Old 18 December 2021, 11:12 AM   #8
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I don't like jubilees at all, so always oyster for me.
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Old 18 December 2021, 11:19 AM   #9
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Oyster.

I'm only a few years older than you and have a blue smooth/oyster DJ41:



If it were to have the fluted bezel then I would've said go jubilee.
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Old 18 December 2021, 11:41 AM   #10
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This combination looks great on a jubilee, but I prefer it on an oyster. I have both bracelets and swap them out occasionally. Definitely prefer the oyster bracelet, more sporty and less blingy than the jubilee, though the jubilee is more comfortable, IMHO.




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Old 18 December 2021, 11:48 AM   #11
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Wouldn,t be surprised for people to comment why are you buying a ladies watch?

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Old 18 December 2021, 12:10 PM   #12
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For me, DJ = Jubilee.

However, as proven by the photos in the above posts, you can’t go wrong with any bezel/bracelet combo on the DJ. It’s such a gorgeous watch, especially with the blue dial.
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Old 18 December 2021, 12:45 PM   #13
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100% oyster if you are going for a 36mm DJ.

The jubilee makes the watch wear smaller and the DJ36 is already small to begin with. I've tried on the smooth bezel / jubilee blue 36 and it was just too small. Wound up going with a 41mm on jubilee and that one is perfect.
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Old 18 December 2021, 12:57 PM   #14
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Here’s my blue 41
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Old 18 December 2021, 01:21 PM   #15
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Thanks think i will stick to the oyster bracelet, thought i can see why people lile the jub with fluted!
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Old 18 December 2021, 01:21 PM   #16
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Lol you mean as its 36mm?! In my other thread everyone said 36mm was thr right size given my smaller wrists
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Old 18 December 2021, 01:24 PM   #17
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I own one so I can say this...whenever I see a DJ41 without WG fluted bezel I assume the buyer didn't have enough money to buy the good one.

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Old 18 December 2021, 01:25 PM   #18
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Here’s my blue 41
I'll be getting one soon enough and that looks really sharp.

In theory and forever in my mind, it simply must be fluted and jubilee..

It's "wrong" the way you have it LOL

and I like it..
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Old 18 December 2021, 02:31 PM   #19
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Hi

I am looking to get a DJ 36 in Blue and deciding between oyster and jubilee bracelet, i definitely want a smooth bezel

I dont work in an office much so would wear it casually or at events and prefer the sportier look. The jubilee i always thought looked “old man” and i am 33 yrs old, but having seen the smooth bezel jubilee combo it looks ok? And iv heard its more comfortable and no PCL so less scratches

What would people choose if they were my age and for my use?

Thanks
I would get the mans size DJ41 first of all. And either bracelet is great, you will be happy with both. Don't stress over it.
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Old 18 December 2021, 03:57 PM   #20
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One of each! For variety
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Old 18 December 2021, 04:07 PM   #21
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Both great. Even on leather strap.
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No wrong choice here but for me a DJ is fluted and jubilee
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Old 18 December 2021, 04:58 PM   #23
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Oyster and smooth
Jubilee and fluted.
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Old 18 December 2021, 06:35 PM   #24
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Lol you mean as its 36mm?! In my other thread everyone said 36mm was thr right size given my smaller wrists
See knew it would happen!!!
I would get the mans size DJ41 first of all. And either bracelet is great, you will be happy with both. Don't stress over it.

If only i could predict the date for rolex price rises!!!

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Old 18 December 2021, 10:18 PM   #25
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It looks good on both bracelets. Oyster is sportier and jubilee classier. Jubilee is more comfortable for sure and will fit better the wrist. Depends as well if you have other Rolex on oyster then might be good to add a jubilee!
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Old 18 December 2021, 11:03 PM   #26
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I like the oyster bracelet the best of any made by Rolex; it doesn't matter which watch. The Presidednt would be the next best. I do like the Oyster Flex and on the watches it's available on I'd be happy to own one with it. For me the Jubilee is the bottom of the barrel. It's too busy looking and doesn't last as long before needing repair and the other metal bracelets.
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Old 19 December 2021, 01:15 AM   #27
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As a whole I like jubilee's on modern datejust references. The bracelet holds up to scratches better than oysters & are much better built with today's construction vs. vintage jubilee's. If you want an older/vintage reference I suggest oyster over jubilee.
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Old 19 December 2021, 01:24 AM   #28
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Ok I slept on it and have decided...
  • Fluted Jubilee is the iconic/classic DateJust
  • Oyster bracelet is for modern Sport Model
  • Sport Model should not have Jubilee Bracelet
  • Rolex should never be worn on a strap unless Rolex spec'd it that way

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Old 19 December 2021, 01:54 AM   #29
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36mm on a 6.5 in wrist (to help with your other post) :-)
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Old 19 December 2021, 01:54 AM   #30
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I personally love the jubilee/smooth bezel combo.
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