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Old 20 August 2014, 02:11 AM   #1
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The Official Datejust II Owners Club

I did a search on this Forum to confirm if a such a thread exists or not and could not find anything. So, with that being said, I think it is long overdue that a thread dedicated to the Datejust II be started.

This is a fantastic watch. A modern classic, if you will. It has a large 41mm dial which reflects current trends, but has the classic fluted bezel which the is a Datejust staple.

Below is a picture of my beloved Datejust II 116333 with one of the best dial combinations Rolex has ever produced. My opinion of course.

Let's see what the rest of you have!
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Old 20 August 2014, 06:45 AM   #2
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Anyone? Come on folks, let's see those DJ II's!
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Old 20 August 2014, 06:47 AM   #3
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when was the cutoff between datejust 1 and 2? my datejust is from '98... i think that means it's 1
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Old 20 August 2014, 06:53 AM   #4
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My newly acquired DJII.
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Old 20 August 2014, 07:03 AM   #5
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DJ II. Bought in August 2009. TT, Ivory dial w/sticks.
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Old 20 August 2014, 07:12 AM   #6
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when was the cutoff between datejust 1 and 2? my datejust is from '98... i think that means it's 1

More to do with size. If it's not 41mm in diameter, it's not a II. Most think of the original Datejust as 36mm, although you'll find 31mm and 26mm.
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Old 20 August 2014, 07:48 AM   #7
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Gorgeous photos all. I especially like that 116333 Eric, with the green Romans. Yummy.

Wish I could play but I just traded mine in to belong to another club....
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Old 20 August 2014, 07:54 AM   #8
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Right here with you Eric- great choice!!
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Old 20 August 2014, 08:00 AM   #9
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Gorgeous photos all. I especially like that 116333 Eric, with the green Romans. Yummy.

Wish I could play but I just traded mine in to belong to another club....
Which club Larry?

Great pics, guys!
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Old 20 August 2014, 08:09 AM   #10
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when was the cutoff between datejust 1 and 2? my datejust is from '98... i think that means it's 1
The Datejust II was introduced in 2009, from what I recall. I picked up mine in mid 2010. Your model form '98 is definitely a Datejust.
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Old 20 August 2014, 08:11 AM   #11
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Gorgeous photos all. I especially like that 116333 Eric, with the green Romans. Yummy.

Wish I could play but I just traded mine in to belong to another club....
Thanks Larry. When I saw the slate and green roman dial, I knew I had to get it. Too bad you traded yours in. Which DJ II did you have? Hopefully the trade was for another Rolex.
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Old 20 August 2014, 08:12 AM   #12
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Right here with you Eric- great choice!!
Thanks and great picture.
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Old 20 August 2014, 08:45 AM   #13
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Old 20 August 2014, 08:53 AM   #14
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Old 20 August 2014, 09:42 AM   #15
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Old 20 August 2014, 09:55 AM   #16
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Old 20 August 2014, 10:37 AM   #17
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I have one, but it's for sale now.

The case is just too similar to my Daytona.

I do love a fluted bezel though.
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Old 20 August 2014, 10:47 AM   #18
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There's another thread, it's called DJII wrist shots or something. I'll play here as well since the DJII is my fav reference.
My first


Then I just had to get this one
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Old 20 August 2014, 11:17 AM   #20
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Old 20 August 2014, 11:18 AM   #21
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Old 20 August 2014, 11:35 AM   #23
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Old 20 August 2014, 11:35 AM   #24
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Never seen a sun shot on that dial before. Beautiful!
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Old 20 August 2014, 11:43 AM   #25
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Never seen a sun shot on that dial before. Beautiful!

Thanks JJ, pic was taken while waiting for the traffic lights to change.
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Old 20 August 2014, 01:08 PM   #29
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