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walds11 · 19 March 2006, 10:07 AM

I posted this on another thread and was looking for feedback here...

I am fancing a newer style Datejust. I really like the 116234 (SS, silver dial, fluted bezel, newer style oyster bracelet) and the 116201 (TT rose gold, silver dial smooth bezel, newer style oyster bracelet). The newer style oyster bracelets rock. Not having a black dial will be a change of pace for me, but I need that. I am a SS kind of guy (currently have a sub date and PAM 48), so not sure if I can see myself with the 116201, but it sure is a sharp looking watch, especially with the rose gold. I always had SS watches, except for the TT GMT II that I bought last year and got rid of it pretty quickly. For some reason, I can not justify the price difference between SS and TT. As for the 116234, seems like a no brainer to me. I'll have to head over to the AD and try 'em on. I guess I have to make my own decision :)

Follow up post...

I went to the AD today. They only had the 116201 with oyster bracelet and also jubilee in stock. The 116201 was TT with yellow gold. I am looking for rose gold. Anyway, the TT yellow gold did not do much for me. I wonder if it would change my thoughts if I saw the rose gold in person? The dial was sweet though...darker silver in the center and lighter silver around the center (kind of hard to explain. like the black and white tuxedo dials, buy different colors). The newer style oyster bracelet is amazing. The date wheel is cool too. They call it the roulette wheel, where it is red and black on alternating days. I asked the AD to see if they could get a 116234. They are supposed to call me back next week. I think that's the one I want. They offer no discounts on SS and 10% on TT. My dad has a connection and I can get a much better discount. I'll keep you all posted.

Adam

walds11 · 19 March 2006, 12:14 PM

Here are few borrowed scans of the 116234...

dman · 19 March 2006, 12:18 PM

Adam, sounds like you have got it bad for this baby.

mailman · 19 March 2006, 01:27 PM

Good luck and keep us posted Adam.

That looks like a beauty. I love the dial

dman · 19 March 2006, 02:42 PM

Adam, PM sent on a possible lead for ya pal.

JJ Irani · 19 March 2006, 03:07 PM

Very elegant piece, Adam. All the best with it. I like it very much!!

padi56 · 19 March 2006, 07:46 PM

Very nice watches and not dissimilar,the centre parts to this Tudor from the 70s.Please excuse poor picture.

walds11 · 19 March 2006, 09:01 PM

And here is a borrowed pick of the 116201. Still not sure about which one to choose, but I may be better with SS in the long run.

What do you all think of the roulette date wheel? I thinks it's cool. They only use it on the two colored tuxedo style dials.

20 March 2006, 12:14 AM

If you are going to go the TT route, then the rose gold version is much more classy IMO.

Whether or not you should go TT is a tough one......can't help you there.

JJ Irani · 20 March 2006, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

And here is a borrowed pick of the 116201. Still not sure about which one to choose, but I may be better with SS in the long run.

What do you all think of the roulette date wheel? I thinks it's cool. They only use it on the two colored tuxedo style dials.

This one looks great too, but preferred the first one 'cause of the fluted bezel and better looking dial.

JJ

C.J. · 20 March 2006, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

And here is a borrowed pick of the 116201. Still not sure about which one to choose, but I may be better with SS in the long run.

What do you all think of the roulette date wheel? I thinks it's cool. They only use it on the two colored tuxedo style dials.

That one is a beauty

dfn8tly · 20 March 2006, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

And here is a borrowed pick of the 116201. Still not sure about which one to choose, but I may be better with SS in the long run.

What do you all think of the roulette date wheel? I thinks it's cool. They only use it on the two colored tuxedo style dials.

Since you asked about the roulette date wheel, I'll tell you my opinion. I DON'T like it. The red date is too much for me. I'm told by an AD that the date wheel is fully interchangeable so it can be very easily converted to all black, which I would do.

As for the "tuxedo style dials" I think I know which ones you mean but I've never heard that term before. How did it originate?

walds11 · 20 March 2006, 05:20 AM

Richard, not sure how the tuxedo dials originated, but the true tuxedo dial is black and white...black inner circle and white outer. The dial I am looking at has a darker silver inner and lighter silver outer.

As for the roulette date wheel, I like it. Adds a different touch to the watch. The dials are interchangeable like you said. The solid color dials come with an all black date wheel. I am looking at those as well.

dfn8tly · 20 March 2006, 01:19 PM

Thanks. Your further description clarifies the dial to which I thought you were referring. Actually, I've tried that silver dial on and it's quite attractive.

Have fun checking them all out.

LadyLex · 22 March 2006, 10:27 AM

Walds11, I love the roulette date. I especially like the first pic--very nice.

walds11 · 22 March 2006, 05:38 PM

LadyLex, check your PM.

GradyPhilpott · 28 September 2010, 10:50 PM

BRASK_0 · 16 January 2021, 12:18 AM

Is it possible that someone can tell me what the two tone silver dial style is called (the one in the first photo)? I recognize its not tuxedo, and I don't think its concentric either, but I'm not sure how it might be referred to.

Thank you!

a.stizzle · 16 January 2021, 01:31 PM

The roulette date wheel is indeed a very cool feature with a long history. And it is not limited to the tuxedo-dial variants. It is actually a bunch of references, which are equipped with it. You can easily google them.

Alex

19 March 2006, 10:07 AM	#1
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Newer style Datejusts...Let's see some scans and opinions.. I posted this on another thread and was looking for feedback here... I am fancing a newer style Datejust. I really like the 116234 (SS, silver dial, fluted bezel, newer style oyster bracelet) and the 116201 (TT rose gold, silver dial smooth bezel, newer style oyster bracelet). The newer style oyster bracelets rock. Not having a black dial will be a change of pace for me, but I need that. I am a SS kind of guy (currently have a sub date and PAM 48), so not sure if I can see myself with the 116201, but it sure is a sharp looking watch, especially with the rose gold. I always had SS watches, except for the TT GMT II that I bought last year and got rid of it pretty quickly. For some reason, I can not justify the price difference between SS and TT. As for the 116234, seems like a no brainer to me. I'll have to head over to the AD and try 'em on. I guess I have to make my own decision :) Follow up post... I went to the AD today. They only had the 116201 with oyster bracelet and also jubilee in stock. The 116201 was TT with yellow gold. I am looking for rose gold. Anyway, the TT yellow gold did not do much for me. I wonder if it would change my thoughts if I saw the rose gold in person? The dial was sweet though...darker silver in the center and lighter silver around the center (kind of hard to explain. like the black and white tuxedo dials, buy different colors). The newer style oyster bracelet is amazing. The date wheel is cool too. They call it the roulette wheel, where it is red and black on alternating days. I asked the AD to see if they could get a 116234. They are supposed to call me back next week. I think that's the one I want. They offer no discounts on SS and 10% on TT. My dad has a connection and I can get a much better discount. I'll keep you all posted. Adam

19 March 2006, 12:18 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Adam, sounds like you have got it bad for this baby. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

19 March 2006, 01:27 PM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,361	Good luck and keep us posted Adam. That looks like a beauty. I love the dial __________________ JJ

19 March 2006, 02:42 PM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Adam, PM sent on a possible lead for ya pal. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

19 March 2006, 03:07 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Very elegant piece, Adam. All the best with it. I like it very much!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 March 2006, 07:46 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,267	Very nice watches and not dissimilar,the centre parts to this Tudor from the 70s.Please excuse poor picture. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 March 2006, 12:14 AM	#9
---- Guest Posts: n/a	If you are going to go the TT route, then the rose gold version is much more classy IMO. Whether or not you should go TT is a tough one......can't help you there.

20 March 2006, 05:20 AM	#13
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Richard, not sure how the tuxedo dials originated, but the true tuxedo dial is black and white...black inner circle and white outer. The dial I am looking at has a darker silver inner and lighter silver outer. As for the roulette date wheel, I like it. Adds a different touch to the watch. The dials are interchangeable like you said. The solid color dials come with an all black date wheel. I am looking at those as well.

20 March 2006, 01:19 PM	#14
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	Thanks. Your further description clarifies the dial to which I thought you were referring. Actually, I've tried that silver dial on and it's quite attractive. Have fun checking them all out.

22 March 2006, 10:27 AM	#15
LadyLex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Watch: TT DJ oyster Posts: 11	Walds11, I love the roulette date. I especially like the first pic--very nice.

22 March 2006, 05:38 PM	#16
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	LadyLex, check your PM.

28 September 2010, 10:50 PM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

16 January 2021, 12:18 AM	#18
BRASK_0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 7	Is it possible that someone can tell me what the two tone silver dial style is called (the one in the first photo)? I recognize its not tuxedo, and I don't think its concentric either, but I'm not sure how it might be referred to. Thank you!

16 January 2021, 01:31 PM	#19
a.stizzle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 9	The roulette date wheel is indeed a very cool feature with a long history. And it is not limited to the tuxedo-dial variants. It is actually a bunch of references, which are equipped with it. You can easily google them. Alex

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