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DWF · 11 June 2013, 12:59 PM

My bride bought me a new DJ/silver dial/Jubilee for my birthday this weekend. My first Rolex! I have been wearing a Sea Master Pro (Christmas gift last year from the wife--I know, very generous wife. Very fortunate husband). I like the DateJust a lot but still adjusting to the size coming from the Sea Master Pro. Anyone else experience this coming from larger watches? Also, I'm finding the silver dial a bit difficult to read in low light situations.

donq · 11 June 2013, 01:08 PM

It takes a bit of adjustment whenever you switch from a familiar watch to one of different proportions. Wear the DJ for a week and when you put your Omega back on it will seem huge! The SMP is easier to read, but then again it's a dive watch designed to be read in sub-optimal conditions. You'll get used to your new acquisition. Enjoy!

Lorenzo · 11 June 2013, 01:15 PM

i own a silver dialed Tudor and have the same problems. size doesnt bother me much since its such a beautiful watch anyways. but its the readability that keeps me from wearing it more often. congrats on the great gift! dont worry, its a keeper for sure.

Jack T · 11 June 2013, 03:06 PM

Lucky you, two fine watches from a wonderful wife! I followed my Planet Ocean with a DJ also, SS, fluted, Jubilee, Roman numerals on a rhodium dial. Never had any problems adjusting to the different sizes, and the PO is not small. I hope you enjoy the Datejust as much as I do, and the Omega, too!

shoppy · 11 June 2013, 04:08 PM

Congratulations, on a pair of lovely watches, I have some vintage watches and they are 34mm excluding the crown, but I get used to them very quickly.My largest watch is a 45mm+ POC but I have it on titanium for the weight aspect.

Bangel · 11 June 2013, 05:51 PM

I think you will get used to it.

After you wear it for a while your other watch may even seem large when you first switch back.

Remember, what's probably the most important is the occasion and who it's from than the actual watch itself.

Congrats on your gifts.

travisb · 11 June 2013, 06:18 PM

Nice support on your wife's part! You've chosen wisely:)
Silver dials are not always the easiest to read depending on lighting, but it'll make for a nice alternate to your Seamaster. Congrats!

cop414 · 11 June 2013, 08:39 PM

My SMP is without a doubt the easiest watche to read of those that I've owned, I know what you mean. It will take a week or two but I'm sure that you'll get used to it.

DWF · 12 June 2013, 02:37 AM

Thank you all for the nice comments.

kcmo · 12 June 2013, 05:45 AM

Congrats on a classic! Sounds like you have a very special wife!

mjclark32 · 12 June 2013, 05:47 AM

Happy birthday and congrats!

Nycturbovr6 · 12 June 2013, 06:37 AM

Congrats!

DWF · 12 June 2013, 07:38 AM

And of course the obligatory photo!

kcmo · 12 June 2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DWF

And of course the obligatory photo!

Looks awesome! Amazing wrist presence

Chainring · 12 June 2013, 09:36 AM

Great looking watch. You are a lucky man to have such a thoughtful wife.

427shark · 12 June 2013, 10:08 AM

Very nice congrats. My fiancé bought me a dj2 tt as a wedding/ birthday gift also .... My first rolex was a gmt2-c which seemed small to me coming from my breitling super avenger (48.5mm), but turned out to feel perfect now

Thatguy · 12 June 2013, 10:11 AM

Sounds like a keeper...the watch too! Congrats!

Daytona-Dan · 12 June 2013, 10:11 AM

Very nice! It fits you well and I'm sure you'll get used to it in no time!

andrew79 · 12 June 2013, 10:16 AM

congrats !!! perfect gift !

kngzfrd · 12 June 2013, 10:19 AM

Looks great!! Congrats!!

fastmd · 12 June 2013, 10:36 AM

congrats!

Watchflair · 12 June 2013, 10:37 AM

Classic!

nick c · 12 June 2013, 11:22 AM

Congrats

anothernewphone · 12 June 2013, 11:55 AM

Awesome gifts! I used to have an SMP 300M. I just recently bought a 36mm DJ. I still own a 46mm Citizen that gets a little wrist time here and there. I have no problem with smaller watches on my smaller wrist, but it doesn't work for everyone.

It works for you, OP!

DWF · 12 June 2013, 10:08 PM

Thanks again everyone. This forum has been a wonderful source of information for my entry into the Rolex world.

blama215 · 12 June 2013, 10:15 PM

Congrats, I have both the watches as well. They are two completely different watches but I assure you will adjust and love both equally. Enjoy

11 June 2013, 12:59 PM	#1
DWF "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Datejust and SubC Posts: 98	New DJ from my wife My bride bought me a new DJ/silver dial/Jubilee for my birthday this weekend. My first Rolex! I have been wearing a Sea Master Pro (Christmas gift last year from the wife--I know, very generous wife. Very fortunate husband). I like the DateJust a lot but still adjusting to the size coming from the Sea Master Pro. Anyone else experience this coming from larger watches? Also, I'm finding the silver dial a bit difficult to read in low light situations.

11 June 2013, 03:06 PM	#4
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	Lucky you, two fine watches from a wonderful wife! I followed my Planet Ocean with a DJ also, SS, fluted, Jubilee, Roman numerals on a rhodium dial. Never had any problems adjusting to the different sizes, and the PO is not small. I hope you enjoy the Datejust as much as I do, and the Omega, too! __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

11 June 2013, 04:08 PM	#5
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,769	Congratulations, on a pair of lovely watches, I have some vintage watches and they are 34mm excluding the crown, but I get used to them very quickly.My largest watch is a 45mm+ POC but I have it on titanium for the weight aspect. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

11 June 2013, 08:39 PM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	My SMP is without a doubt the easiest watche to read of those that I've owned, I know what you mean. It will take a week or two but I'm sure that you'll get used to it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 June 2013, 05:47 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Happy birthday and congrats! __________________

11 June 2013, 01:08 PM	#2
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,135	It takes a bit of adjustment whenever you switch from a familiar watch to one of different proportions. Wear the DJ for a week and when you put your Omega back on it will seem huge! The SMP is easier to read, but then again it's a dive watch designed to be read in sub-optimal conditions. You'll get used to your new acquisition. Enjoy!

11 June 2013, 01:15 PM	#3
Lorenzo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Manila Watch: Sub 116610 / 79090 Posts: 167	i own a silver dialed Tudor and have the same problems. size doesnt bother me much since its such a beautiful watch anyways. but its the readability that keeps me from wearing it more often. congrats on the great gift! dont worry, its a keeper for sure.

11 June 2013, 05:51 PM	#6
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I think you will get used to it. After you wear it for a while your other watch may even seem large when you first switch back. Remember, what's probably the most important is the occasion and who it's from than the actual watch itself. Congrats on your gifts.

11 June 2013, 06:18 PM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	Nice support on your wife's part! You've chosen wisely:) Silver dials are not always the easiest to read depending on lighting, but it'll make for a nice alternate to your Seamaster. Congrats!

12 June 2013, 02:37 AM	#9
DWF "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Datejust and SubC Posts: 98	Thank you all for the nice comments.

12 June 2013, 05:45 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on a classic! Sounds like you have a very special wife!

12 June 2013, 06:37 AM	#12
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Congrats!

12 June 2013, 09:36 AM	#15
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Great looking watch. You are a lucky man to have such a thoughtful wife.

12 June 2013, 10:08 AM	#16
427shark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: JD Location: Jersey Watch: Dj2 tt, 126610LV Posts: 772	Very nice congrats. My fiancé bought me a dj2 tt as a wedding/ birthday gift also .... My first rolex was a gmt2-c which seemed small to me coming from my breitling super avenger (48.5mm), but turned out to feel perfect now __________________ It's not easy being green

12 June 2013, 10:11 AM	#17
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Sounds like a keeper...the watch too! Congrats!

12 June 2013, 10:11 AM	#18
Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	Very nice! It fits you well and I'm sure you'll get used to it in no time!

12 June 2013, 10:16 AM	#19
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congrats !!! perfect gift ! __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

12 June 2013, 10:19 AM	#20
kngzfrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 352	Looks great!! Congrats!! __________________ Submariner 168000. SN 9188***

12 June 2013, 10:36 AM	#21
fastmd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: NJ Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 214	congrats!

12 June 2013, 10:37 AM	#22
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,873	Classic! __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

12 June 2013, 11:22 AM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats

12 June 2013, 11:55 AM	#24
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Awesome gifts! I used to have an SMP 300M. I just recently bought a 36mm DJ. I still own a 46mm Citizen that gets a little wrist time here and there. I have no problem with smaller watches on my smaller wrist, but it doesn't work for everyone. It works for you, OP!

12 June 2013, 10:08 PM	#25
DWF "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Datejust and SubC Posts: 98	Thanks again everyone. This forum has been a wonderful source of information for my entry into the Rolex world.

12 June 2013, 10:15 PM	#26
blama215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Watch: SUB C 116610LN Posts: 353	Congrats, I have both the watches as well. They are two completely different watches but I assure you will adjust and love both equally. Enjoy __________________ ROLEX 116610LN SMP 2254.50.00 ROLEX DateJust 16234 Aqua Terra 231.10.42.21.02.001 Aqua Terra 25773000 (wifes) Breitling A1736006

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