Decisions: DJ36

[Tanalasta]

Looking at new Rolex to commemorate a special occasion.

I’ve narrowed my options on:
1. SS/fluted jubilee in blue or silver
2. The above in 41
3. TT fluted jubilee in white (or champagne)

I own a SubC no date so black dial didn’t appeal.

I’m not intending to resell but would wear this as a daily.

Passed on a blue DJ36 domed/oyster as it was too close to my aqua terra.
Opinions welcome!

None of them are currently in stock at the ADs locally

[JRell]

41 blue fluted and jubilee! Have both of them - perfect combo! Second choice would be TT with champagne. I saw them both in person and like the blue way more. The TT is not as nice in person as on the website. Let us know!

[nick800]

Bad move

[sherrill]

I have the SD43 and GMT. I used to have a DJ41, it didn’t feel right to me compared to a DD40. I find the DJ36 works better in its original design in my opinion.

[Xenon]

A 36mm Datejust is the right choice

[pj1369]

Originally Posted by JRell

41 blue fluted and jubilee! Have both of them - perfect combo! Second choice would be TT with champagne. I saw them both in person and like the blue way more. The TT is not as nice in person as on the website. Let us know!

I concur with this. Fluted, jubilee, blue, 41. Maybe 36 depending on your wrist size.


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[subprimero]

TT fluted jubilee in 36, if you have a smaller wrist or prefer a more traditional size. 41 if you have a larger wrist. Darker dial colors will make the watch appear to be smaller. I recommend a TT because you have the Aqua Terra.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by subprimero

TT fluted jubilee in 36, if you have a smaller wrist or prefer a more traditional size. 41 if you have a larger wrist. Darker dial colors will make the watch appear to be smaller. I recommend a TT because you have the Aqua Terra.

I had the white, black and blue dial. After owning all of them, the white makes the dial feel larger as it blends with the bezel.

[Xenon]

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-datejust-review

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by nick800

Bad move

Wow!

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[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Xenon

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-datejust-review

Great article! Thanks for posting.

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[fskywalker]

Option 1


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[flytier]

36MM DJ with engine turned bezel and Jubilee bracelet. It is a perfect mate to my all stainless Submariner. You can't go wrong with a DateJust in either size.

[campfire]

Of those options, option 1 with blue dial.

[robinmgb]

I really wouldn't get a 36mm, you will find it too small and from experience will stop you ever wearing it! please go for a 41

[Tanalasta]

So after due consideration... I tried:

DJ41:


DJ36:


And eventually decided I still wanted to go with the fluted/jubilee bracelet. My AD very generously sourced me this on reasonably short notice.





I wanted a dress watch that I could also size up for my partner so went with the DJ36. I have an Aqua Terra that wears like a large watch. I love it!!! The blue is so mesmerising.

Thank you everyone for your help.

[Xenon]

Originally Posted by Tanalasta

So after due consideration... I tried:

DJ41:


DJ36:


And eventually decided I still wanted to go with the fluted/jubilee bracelet. My AD very generously sourced me this on reasonably short notice.





I wanted a dress watch that I could also size up for my partner so went with the DJ36. I have an Aqua Terra that wears like a large watch. I love it!!! The blue is so mesmerising.

Thank you everyone for your help.

36mm is the right choice and it looks great on you. You should wear 36mm for a week and then go back just for fun and try on the 41mm again and I guarantee 41mm will look and feel way too big.

[Watchflair]

Definitely try the 36 vs the 41.

The blue is perfection... can't go wrong in any variant.

[Tanalasta]

Thank you. Apologies for the iPhone (first day) photos.

The DJ41 has a long waitlist in Oz ... I passed on it a few years ago (silly me) but I think it will be the DJ36 for me. Small enough to be dressy but the SS/blue is understated enough for daily wear without screaming "TT Rolex".

I'm still wondering re: TT. Saw a beautiful Rose with Sunburst but believe the TT is perhaps best for me in the smaller DJ36 size. I just can't decide on the best dial to go with the TT so will watch and see.

I have an Aqua Terra that wears like the DJ41 so am content not to buy another one that size for now.

But I prefer the enamelled rather than the stark white dial.

The TT DJ41

[datejustrms]

Option 1


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