Thoughts on the Wimbledon Dial

[Roly25]

I was at my AD a few months asking for a 36mm datejust in either blue or black with a jubilee. He pulls out a Wimbledon dial 36 while its not a bad looking watch, I just can't get on board with that dark dial and Roman numerals.

I prefer stick indices with either black, blue, or silver. How do others feel about the Wimbledon Dials in general? Would you wear one or are you like me where I appreciate it but I wouldn't buy it.

[Scott TX]

Get the one you want. I am holding out for a blue stick indices DJ. If all goes well, will be picking one up tomorrow. At these prices, you shouldn't be settling for something else.

[Reeser]

Always go with what you like and have wanted or the itch will be still be present ����

[mykii]

Don't settle. The Wimbledon is basically the ugliest DJ ever made. Wait for the 36mm that you actually want.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by mykii

Don't settle. The Wimbledon is basically the ugliest DJ ever made. Wait for the 36mm that you actually want.

This ^^^^^ but I’ll add some precision. Whenever people come up with a nickname that is linked to a prestigious event or personality it’s generally to put lipstick on the pig.

[VegasBoy]

Originally Posted by mykii

don't settle. The wimbledon is basically the ugliest dj ever made. Wait for the 36mm that you actually want.

ditto!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by mykii

Don't settle. The Wimbledon is basically the ugliest DJ ever made. Wait for the 36mm that you actually want.

A lot of people, me included, don’t agree with that statement.

Kat


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[Len S]

If it's not your favorite then don't settle. Personally the fluted, blue index on jubilee is my favorite.

[amphr1]

The first time I looked at it, I did not like it at all. Why would you have lume on one of the 12 hour markers only I said. But the more I look, the more I like it. I think because it is a special variant of the DJ model, it's easiest to recognize. Because to me, when you wear a DJ, it's kind of like that watch that everybody has. But the Wimbelton is just a bit different that you can instantly recognize it as different. I think some will think it's better, some will think it's worse. I wouldn't buy it right away if it wasn't something that you were seeking. But I'd keep it on my radar and come back to see if it grows on you.

I just received my 36 on oyster and rose gold for my wife. I'm going to try hard not to wear it and leave it exclusively for my wife (unlike the TT explorer). So comparing to the explorer, the dial is definitely interesting. The crown on 12 oclock stands out more to my eyes. And the fluted bezel makes the watch look bigger than a 36. The bracelet is also wider than the explorer which makes it look bigger also. But I like the clasp better in the explorer. The hour and minute needle is thicker, and easier to read on the explorer. It's also easier to see the exact minute between the hour markers on the explorer. But in terms of gold, I find it easier to wear the rose gold because in many lighting condition, you don't even notice that it's gold, only that it has a warm feeling.

I still have the 41DJ Wimbelton with jubilee on waitlist, although I may not actually purchase it now that I already have the 36, or maybe it'll be nice that it'll be a matching pair. But I'll have to see when it's actually on my wrist before i make the decision.

[Madison1]

I owned one for a bit but grew to dislike it for two reasons.

1. I think it's a watch that looks better in pictures
2. The font on the numerals seemed almost graffiti-esque to me

That said I do still see pictures and wonder if I should give it a second shot some day. YMMV

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by Roly25

I was at my AD a few months asking for a 36mm datejust in either blue or black with a jubilee. He pulls out a Wimbledon dial 36 while its not a bad looking watch, I just can't get on board with that dark dial and Roman numerals.

I prefer stick indices with either black, blue, or silver. How do others feel about the Wimbledon Dials in general? Would you wear one or are you like me where I appreciate it but I wouldn't buy it.

I love my 41 rose gold. It sucks in low light but is a gem in artificial or natural light.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by bob sims

I love my 41 rose gold. It sucks in low light but is a gem in artificial or natural light.

This. Mine says hello.

[Hemdog]

Can’t get past the 9 o clock lume.

[burnthesehills]

I love mine. I think the dial has a lot of character. Roman numerals are classy and interesting. Green and slate grey color combo very cool. I personally think the white 9 o’clock marker works to add some pop and also balances out the 3 o’clock cyclops.

People complaining about lack of lume I will never understand. Rolex lume is dull at best and dissipates quickly. Not very useful in real world scenarios so I do not miss it.

Like the Explorer I and Air-King, the dial is a bit polarizing.

On the DJ, I think the stick indices on a solid color dial looks a bit bland. I do however like the motif dials.

To each their own of course.

[underpar]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

I love mine. I think the dial has a lot of character. Roman numerals are classy and interesting. Green and slate grey color combo very cool. I personally think the white 9 o’clock marker works to add some pop and also balances out the 3 o’clock cyclops.

People complaining about lack of lume I will never understand. Rolex lume is dull at best and dissipates quickly. Not very useful in real world scenarios so I do not miss it.

Like the Explorer I and Air-King, the dial is a bit polarizing.

On the DJ, I think the stick indices on a solid color dial looks a bit bland. I do however like the motif dials.

To each their own of course.

Love that reference. Waiting on one....

[JParm]

My brother has the Wimbeldon and he absolutely loves it. I like it too - just not enough to own it.

I think it works as part of a collection, but it would be a peculiar choice as an only watch. Just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

People complaining about lack of lume I will never understand. Rolex lume is dull at best and dissipates quickly. Not very useful in real world scenarios so I do not miss it.

I agree with this. The lume dissipating quickly is so true; it's not like this is a flashlight that stays lit for 30 minutes. Lume looks cool for about a minute at best, and then it's gone. Definitely not a reason for me to buy/not buy a watch.

[TimeAZ]

Love it.

[Hank]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

I love mine. I think the dial has a lot of character. Roman numerals are classy and interesting. Green and slate grey color combo very cool. I personally think the white 9 o’clock marker works to add some pop and also balances out the 3 o’clock cyclops.

People complaining about lack of lume I will never understand. Rolex lume is dull at best and dissipates quickly. Not very useful in real world scenarios so I do not miss it.

Like the Explorer I and Air-King, the dial is a bit polarizing.

On the DJ, I think the stick indices on a solid color dial looks a bit bland. I do however like the motif dials.

To each their own of course.

I like it a lot, especially in this exact configuration.


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[Edgeworth]

So the romans on the Wimbledon are white gold applied markers that are painted with black lacquer (green around the edges) using a transfer process?

Does Rolex have other models where white gold (or some other metal) applied markers are transferred/lacquered as another color?

I think this is a unique and beautiful watch but probably not one I would prefer. Of course I’ve never seen one in the metal, only pics and YouTube videos. I did consider this model when recently shopping for a 36mm DJ

[Tri-Tip]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

I think this is one of the classiest references in the Rolex lineup.

[mpkRolex]

Are those numerals just painted on the Wimbledon dial?

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by mpkRolex

Are those numerals just painted on the Wimbledon dial?

Speculation is that the markers are gold, like on any Rolex, then painted with enamel paint, using black and green. Sounds weird, but probably true. One of my friends, here, hates the dial, because “theRomans look like plastic”, which I can assure you, they are not!




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[colonelpurple]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Speculation is that the markers are gold, like on any Rolex, then painted with enamel paint, using black and green.

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That is my understanding. They are gold bars painted with dark green/black then light green. You can see this if you look closely at the VIII.
The Wimbledon is simply a work of art!
Apologies for the dirty glass

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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Hemdog

Can’t get past the 9 o clock lume.

That’s weird indeed


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[burnthesehills]

double post sorry.

[Alex71168]

I think it is a great looking watch, it’s different but also very Rolex

[ExplorerI]

I think it’s a bit more interesting than the basic stick dials. Some drawbacks though is the lume at 9 is kind of a strange choice. Also it’s one of the least legible watches with similar looking grey hands on a grey dial and then the cyclops obscuring it so you can’t quickly tell which hand is which if they’re anywhere near the cyclops. Also in low light pretty much forget about telling the time.

[Rolexforthewin]

I absolutely love mine. My wife picked up the oyster and shortly after picked up mine on jubilee. It was never on my radar until I had seen hers.


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[ROlesorusLEX]

Originally Posted by Rolexforthewin

I absolutely love mine. My wife picked up the oyster and shortly after picked up mine on jubilee. It was never on my radar until I had seen hers.


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Nice set. I've been thinking about the one on the right myself.

Side note, do you stop all your watches at that exact time? I notice the crown is pulled on the oyster on the left.

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[Rolexforthewin]

Originally Posted by ROlesorusLEX

Nice set. I've been thinking about the one on the right myself.

Side note, do you stop all your watches at that exact time? I notice the crown is pulled on the oyster on the left.

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Lol, no. I had probably set the time for the photo and forgot to screw the crown back in. Good eye!


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