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Rolex Freak · 9 February 2011, 06:35 AM

Hello Friends,

I'm contemplating purchasing a DJ. Probably the SS/WG, fluted bezel with Oyster bracelet and white dial. I've seen the DJII with black dial at the AD. I've heard some people say that the bezel on the DJII looks out of proportion. I didn't handle the DJII at the AD to really notice this as I was there to look at the GMT IIC. Now that I'm giving it some thought, not sure if I want to go with the classic 36mm or 41mm. Your thoughts, pics are welcome along with your vote. Thanks in advance.

Rolex Freak · 9 February 2011, 06:38 AM

Damn I forgot to add the poll. Is there a way to add it?

tkc324 · 9 February 2011, 06:40 AM

I like the original DJ... i have seen couple DJ2 in the wild, to be honest, i think they are nice... but i wouldnt buy them.

jamesbondOO7 · 9 February 2011, 06:47 AM

The original 36 mm DJ is perfect and extremely well proportioned. The DJ is nowhere as elegant.

gqllc · 9 February 2011, 06:47 AM

I own both. I think it really depends on your taste and your size. I am 5' 10" 170pounds and the DJ looks slightly small. Not too small, just slightly small. I never noticed until I got the DJ2. The DJ2 makes more of a statement due to it's size. Both look good on my size frame. So basically if you are of smaller stature I would say go with the DJ....

rolexertion · 9 February 2011, 07:00 AM

Up to a point, bigger is better. A 36mm watch looks too small these days.

TheVTCGuy · 9 February 2011, 07:02 AM

DJ II I just like the 41 MM size.

BBHHUS · 9 February 2011, 07:03 AM

My vote: Dj 36mm is so comfortable you don't realize your even wearing it.

Chipmunk · 9 February 2011, 07:10 AM

Another vote for 36mm.....plus you have more dial choices with the original.

esm · 9 February 2011, 07:12 AM

I have spent quite abit of time when I was thinking of getting a DJ, then decided to wait for DJII release.

Got to try both when the DJIIs were officially released and went with a TT DJII, simply because I felt the 41mm case sits better on my 7.25" wrist. Plus there is abit of Rolex green on the dial - had to wait for about 6 weeks for it though.

So this is the one I ended up with... I love it.

You can not ho wrong with either 36mm DJ or 41mm DJII

zlin08033 · 9 February 2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

I own both. I think it really depends on your taste and your size. I am 5' 10" 170pounds and the DJ looks slightly small. Not too small, just slightly small. I never noticed until I got the DJ2. The DJ2 makes more of a statement due to it's size. Both look good on my size frame. So basically if you are of smaller stature I would say go with the DJ....

After wearing DJII, DJ is too small

sirjohnbrian · 9 February 2011, 07:17 AM

I think the winding crown is out of proportion. They should have made it larger.

B. Doggy · 9 February 2011, 07:17 AM

They need to come out with the DJII with the white roman dial, fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. The best IMHO.

petesjag · 9 February 2011, 07:19 AM

I was in the same boat as you....Definitly pleased with my choice for the DJ II...It has more wrist presence and I love the 41 mm size..The bezel being out of proportion?...no..its a perfectly well balanced design....I have the white dial with stick markers,,,a classic look on a modern Rolex....cant go wrong! and the white gold bezel reflects the light so nicely
pete

dddrees · 9 February 2011, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

got to try both when the djiis were officially released and went with a tt djii, simply because i felt the 41mm case sits better on my 7.25" wrist. Plus there is abit of rolex green on the dial - had to wait for about 6 weeks for it though.

You can not ho wrong with either 36mm dj or 41mm djii

x2

esm · 9 February 2011, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I think the winding crown is out of proportion. They should have made it larger.

IMO - if they made the crown larger, it'd look like a kid with massive ears..

bfleischer · 9 February 2011, 07:23 AM

I like them both but prefer the II more. Give it a litttle while and I'm sure the dial options will expand.

esm · 9 February 2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfleischer

I like them both but prefer the II more. Give it a litttle while and I'm sure the dial options will expand.

Maybe even a Jubilee bracelet option too.

(apologies for bad spelling and sentence structures from my previous posts... Had a difficult time typing on the iPhone

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Paulie 50 · 9 February 2011, 07:28 AM

In their rush to get " hip " Rolex, in my opinion, sacrificed the iconic look that most of the range had, particularly the Datejust. I get more people staring at my wrist when i am wearing my 1969, 1603 ref. , than i ever do wearing my Daytona, or my Sea Dweller. It may just be me, but i believe the 50s, 60s and 70s, were Halycon days for Watch Makers in general, and Rolex in particular. How about you ?

slcbbrown · 9 February 2011, 07:37 AM

36mm, for me. Much better pricing available, too.

k.daddy · 9 February 2011, 07:52 AM

Love my DJ II. Looks perfect on my wrist.

I think it is a perfect balance of sporty and classy.

Good luck.

You can't go wrong either way.

Rags · 9 February 2011, 07:56 AM

My vote goes for the 36mm Datejust. It's just a classic elegant watch.

MortgageGuy · 9 February 2011, 08:26 AM

Tough choice IMO... the timless classic and size of the 36mm DJ or the new and improved DJII for me it would be the larger DJII as the 36mm is almost unwearable IMO after wearing 40mm Rolex and my 44mm Pam for so long. I agree a bit more time and they will have numerous additions to the dial available on the DJII but I love the sliver with blue arabics

duckdown · 9 February 2011, 08:56 AM

DJ II all the way. I didn't even own a single Rolex yet to know DJ II was the one for me. 36mm is just too small IMO, but I'm a fat guy so maybe thats why

Waiting for my DJ II to be delivered now and I can't wait :)

Also nice choice re: the white dial, I went with white too!!

spuds · 9 February 2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I think the winding crown is out of proportion. They should have made it larger.

yada yada yada

....& the tin-foil clasp's "stood the test of time" too.

honestly but "heard it all before" really.

I think it all boils down to wrist size but personally it's DJII all the way.

Rolesor · 9 February 2011, 09:13 AM

I wanted a DJ II the minute it came out. When it came time to buy a year later I went with the original 36mm beauty. It just felt more comfortable to me and the 41mm seemed to lose it's "timeless" factor. Just one WIS opinion of course!

DCgator · 9 February 2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlin08033

After wearing DJII, DJ is too small

Same here. Have the original DJ with white and romans. Now I have my eyes set on the TT DJII with ivory and stick dial this year sometime.

PHDX2 · 9 February 2011, 09:34 AM

Art 1 · 9 February 2011, 09:37 AM

2.

tuisquash · 9 February 2011, 09:43 AM

djII, i don't like 36mm watches.

9 February 2011, 06:35 AM	#1
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Which Do You Prefer DJ or DJII? Hello Friends, I'm contemplating purchasing a DJ. Probably the SS/WG, fluted bezel with Oyster bracelet and white dial. I've seen the DJII with black dial at the AD. I've heard some people say that the bezel on the DJII looks out of proportion. I didn't handle the DJII at the AD to really notice this as I was there to look at the GMT IIC. Now that I'm giving it some thought, not sure if I want to go with the classic 36mm or 41mm. Your thoughts, pics are welcome along with your vote. Thanks in advance.

9 February 2011, 06:47 AM	#4
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,924	The original 36 mm DJ is perfect and extremely well proportioned. The DJ is nowhere as elegant. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

9 February 2011, 06:47 AM	#5
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	I own both. I think it really depends on your taste and your size. I am 5' 10" 170pounds and the DJ looks slightly small. Not too small, just slightly small. I never noticed until I got the DJ2. The DJ2 makes more of a statement due to it's size. Both look good on my size frame. So basically if you are of smaller stature I would say go with the DJ.... __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

9 February 2011, 07:10 AM	#9
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Another vote for 36mm.....plus you have more dial choices with the original. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

9 February 2011, 07:17 AM	#12
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I think the winding crown is out of proportion. They should have made it larger. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

9 February 2011, 06:38 AM	#2
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Damn I forgot to add the poll. Is there a way to add it?

9 February 2011, 06:40 AM	#3
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I like the original DJ... i have seen couple DJ2 in the wild, to be honest, i think they are nice... but i wouldnt buy them.

9 February 2011, 07:00 AM	#6
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	Up to a point, bigger is better. A 36mm watch looks too small these days.

9 February 2011, 07:02 AM	#7
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	DJ II I just like the 41 MM size.

9 February 2011, 07:03 AM	#8
BBHHUS Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Williamsburg Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 34	My vote: Dj 36mm is so comfortable you don't realize your even wearing it.

9 February 2011, 07:12 AM	#10
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I have spent quite abit of time when I was thinking of getting a DJ, then decided to wait for DJII release. Got to try both when the DJIIs were officially released and went with a TT DJII, simply because I felt the 41mm case sits better on my 7.25" wrist. Plus there is abit of Rolex green on the dial - had to wait for about 6 weeks for it though. So this is the one I ended up with... I love it. You can not ho wrong with either 36mm DJ or 41mm DJII

9 February 2011, 07:17 AM	#13
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	They need to come out with the DJII with the white roman dial, fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. The best IMHO. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

9 February 2011, 07:19 AM	#14
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I was in the same boat as you....Definitly pleased with my choice for the DJ II...It has more wrist presence and I love the 41 mm size..The bezel being out of proportion?...no..its a perfectly well balanced design....I have the white dial with stick markers,,,a classic look on a modern Rolex....cant go wrong! and the white gold bezel reflects the light so nicely pete

9 February 2011, 07:23 AM	#17
bfleischer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY,NY Watch: My Uncles CYMA Posts: 123	I like them both but prefer the II more. Give it a litttle while and I'm sure the dial options will expand.

9 February 2011, 07:28 AM	#19
Paulie 50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancs. England Posts: 993	In their rush to get " hip " Rolex, in my opinion, sacrificed the iconic look that most of the range had, particularly the Datejust. I get more people staring at my wrist when i am wearing my 1969, 1603 ref. , than i ever do wearing my Daytona, or my Sea Dweller. It may just be me, but i believe the 50s, 60s and 70s, were Halycon days for Watch Makers in general, and Rolex in particular. How about you ?

9 February 2011, 07:37 AM	#20
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	36mm, for me. Much better pricing available, too.

9 February 2011, 07:52 AM	#21
k.daddy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: Connecticut Watch: DJ II, Tag, RW Posts: 61	Love my DJ II. Looks perfect on my wrist. I think it is a perfect balance of sporty and classy. Good luck. You can't go wrong either way.

9 February 2011, 07:56 AM	#22
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	My vote goes for the 36mm Datejust. It's just a classic elegant watch. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

9 February 2011, 08:26 AM	#23
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Tough choice IMO... the timless classic and size of the 36mm DJ or the new and improved DJII for me it would be the larger DJII as the 36mm is almost unwearable IMO after wearing 40mm Rolex and my 44mm Pam for so long. I agree a bit more time and they will have numerous additions to the dial available on the DJII but I love the sliver with blue arabics __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

9 February 2011, 08:56 AM	#24
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 462	DJ II all the way. I didn't even own a single Rolex yet to know DJ II was the one for me. 36mm is just too small IMO, but I'm a fat guy so maybe thats why Waiting for my DJ II to be delivered now and I can't wait :) Also nice choice re: the white dial, I went with white too!! __________________ My current "Rolex Fund" savings status: ~$15,000 CAD What am I buying next? I want a solid 18k gold Rolex. Got a great deal I should know about within my budget? Tell me!!

9 February 2011, 09:13 AM	#26
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,141	I wanted a DJ II the minute it came out. When it came time to buy a year later I went with the original 36mm beauty. It just felt more comfortable to me and the 41mm seemed to lose it's "timeless" factor. Just one WIS opinion of course! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

9 February 2011, 09:34 AM	#28
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	__________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

9 February 2011, 09:37 AM	#29
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	2.

9 February 2011, 09:43 AM	#30
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	djII, i don't like 36mm watches. __________________ panerai and rolex

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