Dressing down a Datejust II

[ramili]

I have a silver stick dial DJ2 with white gold bezel they never gets any wrist time. I picked the most modest dial but still feel it's too dressy for most occasions, especially work. The pcls + gold bezel + 41mm combo make it too flashy imo. It's only been worn to 3 weddings.

Anyone dress down their dj2s with leather or rubber straps or have other bracelet that you would recommend?

[THC]

Dressy, or not dressy, is simply a state of mind. Do not take it out on an innocent DJII bracelet

[MrInternational]

I agree with Tom - it can be worn as is. However, I do understand where you are coming from, and it's reasonable. I chose the smooth bezel and oyster bracelet to give my watch a touch less dressiness and more modern / sporty look. I've seen older vintage DJ's on leather bands look very nice. It's hard to say whether this dresses them down much though. I'd recommend you bite the bullet and just wear it with shorts & polo/t-shirt. Many have said of 36mm that they may look small at first if you are accustomed to wearing larger diameters... but after a day or two it looks completely normal. I suspect the same if you'd just dare to wear your DJ2 with casual clothes a few days in a row - you may realize that it actually is a sports watch and actually does casual in a stylish way (style not dressy).

[Dennisoul]

I think you know deep down the answer to your delema.....trade it or sell it and get one that your really love....it's a lot of cash for a watch that your heart isn't completely into.

[L.J.]

Originally Posted by MrInternational

I agree with Tom - it can be worn as is. However, I do understand where you are coming from, and it's reasonable. I chose the smooth bezel and oyster bracelet to give my watch a touch less dressiness and more modern / sporty look. I've seen older vintage DJ's on leather bands look very nice. It's hard to say whether this dresses them down much though. I'd recommend you bite the bullet and just wear it with shorts & polo/t-shirt. Many have said of 36mm that they may look small at first if you are accustomed to wearing larger diameters... but after a day or two it looks completely normal. I suspect the same if you'd just dare to wear your DJ2 with casual clothes a few days in a row - you may realize that it actually is a sports watch and actually does casual in a stylish way (style not dressy).

+1 Perfect answer !!! The Datejust II is really a sports watch (size, style,format) and Definitely the sportiest datejust reference !!! A really beautiful reference with lots of character IMHO

[jaySL350]

I wear mine [blue dial] everywhere with anything,,,,
goes as well with a suit as it does with jeans,,,jay

[ramili]

I guess to put my post in context,.I feel it is too dressy for work in my industry.

[ramili]

Originally Posted by Dennisoul

I think you know deep down the answer to your delema.....trade it or sell it and get one that your really love....it's a lot of cash for a watch that your heart isn't completely into.

I think the answer is I need to add to my collection !

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by ramili

I think the answer is I need to add to my collection !

That's a great way to look at it.
If I had a DJ, I'd wear it as it comes. No need to 'dial it' down.

[Hucksimp]

I have a DJ 36mm, white dial, stick markers, fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. I wear it everywhere. To the office, to court (I'm an attorney), to the pool and to the beach. I've worn it with everything from a suit to shorts.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by ramili

I guess to put my post in context,.I feel it is too dressy for work in my industry.

In that case, I would suggest looking for a less dressier model.