New bracelet or entire watch? DJ41

[5nit]

Hey team,

Some of you may have read my other thread about my DJ41 oyster comfort (or lack there of). Taking another link from the 6 and adding to the 12 made a huge improvement.

I talked to my AD about ordering a Jubilee bracelet. It's $2,000 Canadian after tax. He said it would take 3 months to get me a new watch with jubilee if I wanted to go that route.

Any thoughts from the group here on what would be best avenue?

History: I had a black DJ41 with Jubilee and sold it for the blue. I felt the jubilee was a little too dressy for me.

I feel a bit torn and trying to get the best overall fit and look.

[garyk]

Love the Jubilee, thinking about buying a watch just to have one...

[kieselguhr]

I never really thought of the jubilee as dressy. Especially if it did not have any gold in it. I would get it and try it (bracelet). You could always sell it if it didn’t work out.

[5nit]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I never really thought of the jubilee as dressy. Especially if it did not have any gold in it. I would get it and try it. You could always sell it if it didn’t work out.

I'm very much a T-Shirt and sneakers type of guy so maybe that's why I feel that way.

[Easy E]

Get the bracelet. That will give you two looks for the same watch. Plus you can easily unload the bracelet later if necessary.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by 5nit

I'm very much a T-Shirt and sneakers type of guy so maybe that's why I feel that way.

I wore a TT DJ with white shirt and jeans during college. College kids are pretty judgmental but I got by ok

As long as you like the way you look. But yea I’d just get bracelet

[5nit]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Get the bracelet. That will give you two looks for the same watch. Plus you can easily unload the bracelet later if necessary.

I sort of like both looks. I do have some more comfort now after playing the links...

[Oxfordian]

The jubilee is sooooo comfortable, not had an Oyster to compare it with but I am very happy with my SS DJ41 on the jubilee albeit with a smooth not fluted bezel

[watchguy1234567]

I would buy the jubilee if you can change them back and forth. If you really have a lot of money and you want to buy them both, then buy both.

[5nit]

Originally Posted by watchguy1234567

I would buy the jubilee if you can change them back and forth. If you really have a lot of money and you want to buy them both, then buy both.

No no! I would sell my watch with the Oyster!

[soflonative]

If you like your 41, order the jubilee bracelet and just switch back and forth. I’ve had a DJ Date that I bought when I was 16 with an oyster band, 8 years later I bought a jubilee bracelet for it. 40 years later the watch is still working great and a switch up the bracelets every now and then for a change!

[5nit]

Originally Posted by soflonative

If you like your 41, order the jubilee bracelet and just switch back and forth. I’ve had a DJ Date that I bought when I was 16 with an oyster band, 8 years later I bought a jubilee bracelet for it. 40 years later the watch is still working great and a switch up the bracelets every now and then for a change!

I am leaning towards this for sure.

[Jabbo84]

...I remember not long ago that everyone was saying the jubilee was for women’s watches and how the oyster was the only choice. Now that Rolex has started pushing these on the new GMT, everyone just has to have one. Did I miss something? Is newer always better?

[5nit]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

...I remember not long ago that everyone was saying the jubilee was for women’s watches and how the oyster was the only choice. Now that Rolex has started pushing these on the new GMT, everyone just has to have one. Did I miss something? Is newer always better?

I always thought of it as the old man bracelet. I am considering going to one out of comfort and the love/hate I have with the oyster.

[mat_787]

when i picked up mine i was hesitant as to which bracelet i preferred and ended up with the oyster. I inquired about adding a jubilee after the fact not because I'm unhappy with the oyster but simply for the extra versatility having both would offer. My AD told me that they could not order it separately?

Is this something that is openly allowed or a favor ADs offer to certain customers only?...as obviously Rolex has more to gain from selling more watches.

[5nit]

Originally Posted by mat_787

when i picked up mine i was hesitant as to which bracelet i preferred and ended up with the oyster. I inquired about adding a jubilee after the fact not because I'm unhappy with the oyster but simply for the extra versatility having both would offer. My AD told me that they could not order it separately?

Is this something that is openly allowed or a favor ADs offer to certain customers only?...as obviously Rolex has more to gain from selling more watches.

I think it has more to do with them not wanting to. One AD told me $1,800 and then the AD I buy my watches from said $2,500 go figure.

[Rocket_Man]

I like the fluted bezel and Jubilee look. It is the classic DJ look. In the DJ41 model there is more area to reflect light so it makes it flashier than the 36mm model. My DJ41 is fluted/Jubilee and I really like it. I struggled for a while over oyster and jubilee. But I have two spot models with Oyster and sticking to the classic look I picked Jubilee and happy I did.

However, if you are going jubilee for a better fit you may not get it. Mine doesn't fit quite right on my wrist. I think it is the combination of the lug-2-lug length and the shape of my wrist. I played with moving a link to the 12 side which helped, but still not right. I wonder if I should try another link? It is very comfortable, but it may not improve the way it fits on your wrist.

[offrdmania]

I picked up my DJ41 with a Jubilee because all of my other watches were on the Oyster bracelet. I needed to switch things up. They are all super comfortable once you get the watch to fit to your wrist shape.

[5nit]

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

I like the fluted bezel and Jubilee look. It is the classic DJ look. In the DJ41 model there is more area to reflect light so it makes it flashier than the 36mm model. My DJ41 is fluted/Jubilee and I really like it. I struggled for a while over oyster and jubilee. But I have two spot models with Oyster and sticking to the classic look I picked Jubilee and happy I did.

However, if you are going jubilee for a better fit you may not get it. Mine doesn't fit quite right on my wrist. I think it is the combination of the lug-2-lug length and the shape of my wrist. I played with moving a link to the 12 side which helped, but still not right. I wonder if I should try another link? It is very comfortable, but it may not improve the way it fits on your wrist.

I couldn’t get a decent fit on the oyster until I took one more from the 6 and put on 12. It made a huge difference. When clasp is open I have 7 on the 12 and 4 on the 6.

[Rocket_Man]

Originally Posted by 5nit

I couldn’t get a decent fit on the oyster until I took one more from the 6 and put on 12. It made a huge difference. When clasp is open I have 7 on the 12 and 4 on the 6.

My oyster bracelets are 6 and 4 and they fit well.

[gunhose]

Get it DJ looks great on the jubal

[samson66]

That price isn't totally horrible. I'd add it and switch back and fourth a couple times a year.

[peterpl]

The Jubilee will always feel more comfy than the oyster. Just the way the smaller links contour over your wrist.

The President and Jubilee bracelets are the BEST in the Rolex lineup imho

[REFZ]

I bought my DJ41 with the jubilee bracelet but I also bought a spare oyster for it a few weeks ago and both bracelets fit great and are comfortabel to wear and I like to change them from time to time.

[locutus49]

If you can afford it get the bracelet. I wear my watches a little loose so fit is not an issue, they all feel good.

[Devildog]

Option C

Try and source a glide lock clasp from a Sub and have the centre polished?

[marcusp23]

Originally Posted by 5nit

I am leaning towards this for sure.

I also just bought an oyster bracelet for my DJ41 just to have the ability to change it up every once in a while, and I really like having the option

[othertbone]

I've never heard such a hard time with a bracelet.

Just go rubber or leather then brother. You could do the any oysterflex model or maybe an Aquanaut. Or just put your DJ on leather.

[Toe_Fuz]

Order the Jubi.. I used to see it as the old man bracelet too so I bought watch wtih Oyster.. Mistake. Bought Jubi and that is the only thing that I will be wearing the DJ with for the foreseeable future.

[5nit]

Originally Posted by othertbone

I've never heard such a hard time with a bracelet.

Just go rubber or leather then brother. You could do the any oysterflex model or maybe an Aquanaut. Or just put your DJ on leather.

I think I might have a funny shaped wrist and leather or rubber has always felt so nice. I’m getting a sub that will be put on black rubber for pure comfort.