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22 March 2017, 10:50 PM | #1 |
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Is this a new bezel on the Wimbledon/Federer dial?
Is this smooth bezel on the Wimbledon dial something new or did I miss it from last year and just now catching it?
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23 March 2017, 01:02 AM | #2 |
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Stunning dial! Is it available on any other models or just this specific DJ configuration?
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23 March 2017, 01:37 AM | #3 |
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Old DJ2.
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23 March 2017, 03:40 AM | #4 |
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Thank you.
Too bad....if they had it on a steel & gold DJ with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet, I'd buy it today! |
22 August 2017, 01:51 AM | #5 | |
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The dial was first seen on the DJ2 but didn't launch with the DJ41. The configurator hasn't been updated yet, so you can't see the combination there but I had it on my wrist last Saturday while trying to decide whether to go for the "Wimbledon" dial or plain silver (the latter is spoilt imo by the white of the lume on the gold edged baton markers). |
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22 August 2017, 01:55 AM | #6 |
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I don't know but I think it's a new DJ41.
It wasn't announced or anything, but just started showing up. Which is kind of odd. I will stand corrected if wrong, however. |
22 August 2017, 02:20 AM | #7 |
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They have the Womble on both now.
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22 August 2017, 02:20 AM | #8 |
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Guys, that is affectionately known as the Wimbledon dial
The single lume baton marker adds balance to dial and provides some illumination to the Roman numerals in low lighting.I could still read the time in the dark immediately as soon as the AD room lights were switched off! Now that's a brilliant touch ! |
22 August 2017, 02:24 AM | #9 | |
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Rolex HQ told Roger to go out and win Wimbledon this year to help move old stock and promote the new |
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22 August 2017, 02:44 AM | #10 | |
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There is one other theory for the single "white" baton, the white date background, and the green edged numerals either side of them... For me it has to be the jubilee and fluted look. Not only more dazzling, but after having an oyster bracelet on my recently acquired 16610, this combination shrugs off scratches far better than the brushed stainless expanses of the Sub. But... IS the Wimbledon dial going to be a classic? No worries, RSC St.James advise it's just £400 to change to another dial at service time. I'm 99% certain it's the one for me. |
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