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Jim addy · 30 May 2017, 11:04 AM

I've read articles, threads, and seen videos all stating two tone watches are out. There are definitely fewer two tone watches being offered by manufacturers than in the past.

When I think of the Rolex that represents the 80's and the early 90's, it's the datejust , two tone jubilee, gold fluted, champagne dial.

If the modern day datejust has been redefined as non two tone, what does it look like? And what are your thoughts.

Jim

DramaTurtle · 30 May 2017, 11:07 AM

Silver dial, stick markers.

locutus49 · 30 May 2017, 11:08 AM

TT Datejusts were the Thing in the 80's, but they never really went out of style (although many prefer all SS or White Gold these days). I personally prefer silver toned watches, but if TT is your thing, go for it.

august1410 · 30 May 2017, 11:14 AM

I love my two tone.....of course, it's a model from the 80s

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HogwldFLTR · 30 May 2017, 11:17 AM

For me...

AK797 · 30 May 2017, 11:22 AM

I know on this forum the blue sunburst dials are killing it, so I'd pick that.

GradyPhilpott · 30 May 2017, 11:56 AM

There are many DateJusts, but this one is mine:

It's not really representative of any "modern configuration," but it's the one I like best.

nick c · 30 May 2017, 12:03 PM

I like some bling in mine.

dave023 · 30 May 2017, 02:12 PM

A modern sporty datejust has an oyster bracelet.

Xyzander · 30 May 2017, 02:23 PM

Like this

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Wooddog44 · 31 May 2017, 05:40 AM

Love mine, I was in college in the 80's and that is when the Rolex "imprint" was made on me...

OmegaJJH · 31 May 2017, 06:18 AM

36mm SS Silver dial, batons, fluted bezel with jubilee.

The 'modern' DJ. Nearly 2 years old now.

NLYogi · 31 May 2017, 06:23 AM

The 80's were nice, gold DJ

mementomori1983 · 31 May 2017, 10:06 AM

My totally biased opinion:

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soho · 31 May 2017, 12:22 PM

Here's my favorite

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Canook · 31 May 2017, 12:54 PM

timeless style

q8rolex · 6 July 2017, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

There are many DateJusts, but this one is mine:

It's not really representative of any "modern configuration," but it's the one I like best.

perfect

Mystro · 6 July 2017, 12:11 PM

This is my ideal modern classic Rolex look.

actionkwj · 6 July 2017, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

Silver dial, stick markers.

Silver or black. Done.

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actionkwj · 6 July 2017, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave023

A modern sporty datejust has an oyster bracelet.

Agreed!

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actionkwj · 6 July 2017, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NLYogi

The 80's were nice, gold DJ

Actually that was a gold day date... fake! But a DJ on DJ would have been appropriate LOL!

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actionkwj · 6 July 2017, 12:53 PM

Saw a two tone DJ on a young man of 20 - the watch had been his fathers. The 36mm wore well on his average size wrist but I think it was the two tone oyster bracelet that did the trick - made it look more sporty and youthful, but YMMV

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gabrielc · 6 July 2017, 01:22 PM

rkot07 · 6 July 2017, 01:57 PM

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padi56 · 6 July 2017, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim addy

I've read articles, threads, and seen videos all stating two tone watches are out. There are definitely fewer two tone watches being offered by manufacturers than in the past.

When I think of the Rolex that represents the 80's and the early 90's, it's the datejust , two tone jubilee, gold fluted, champagne dial.

If the modern day datejust has been redefined as non two tone, what does it look like? And what are your thoughts.

Jim

That would depend on what part of the world the TT DJ is still one of the biggest selling Rolex watches in Asia.

Camel · 6 July 2017, 05:30 PM

My vote :

lord91 · 6 July 2017, 08:01 PM

I think i'll choose a nice champagne batons dial tt yg DJ, rather than what someone says is in or out of fashion

elkaholic · 6 July 2017, 11:00 PM

TT DJ on jubilee hasn't really gone out of style so to speak, in my opinion. I see several each month when I'm out and about, not including my own that still gets good wrist time. That said, I've got a SS on oyster that I wear equally as often, but I see far fewer of those in public. I do love the SS jubilee and it will likely be my next piece.

Chadridv · 6 July 2017, 11:47 PM

I'm not a fan of TT watches, but I think Rolex has done a great job of modernizing TT configurations.

Outside of the DJ lineup, The 116713 and 116613 are great watches. Also the newer Rose Gold and SS yachtmaster is beautiful.

As for Datejusts, I think the Rose Gold , SS and Chocolate dial is absolutely incredible, especially in the DJ41 size. There are a lot of very realistic TT options even for folks like me who previously would have never considered one.

Another honorable mention is the YG and SS Daytona with racing dials, both panda and blue.

sce767 · 7 July 2017, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

Silver dial, stick markers.

This exactly! Silver sticks seems to be the modern datejust poster child, although the blue sticks combo seems hot hot hot at the moment.

30 May 2017, 11:04 AM	#1
Jim addy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Watch: Reverso Posts: 44	How is modern men's datejust configured? I've read articles, threads, and seen videos all stating two tone watches are out. There are definitely fewer two tone watches being offered by manufacturers than in the past. When I think of the Rolex that represents the 80's and the early 90's, it's the datejust , two tone jubilee, gold fluted, champagne dial. If the modern day datejust has been redefined as non two tone, what does it look like? And what are your thoughts. Jim __________________ Casio G Shock, Doxa 750T, IWC 18k, JLC Reverso, Longines Legend, Omega Speedy, Oris Miles & TT1, Pam 111, Rolex Explorer, Sinn U1, UN 1846. And, of course, Rolex Pepsi Ceramic SS. When available. And Yes, it will be.

30 May 2017, 11:14 AM	#4
august1410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: 1983 15003 Posts: 626	I love my two tone.....of course, it's a model from the 80s Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “The timid man yearns for full value and asks for a tenth. The bold man strikes for double value and compromises on par.” - Mark Twain

30 May 2017, 11:17 AM	#5
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	For me... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 May 2017, 11:56 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	There are many DateJusts, but this one is mine: It's not really representative of any "modern configuration," but it's the one I like best. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

31 May 2017, 06:23 AM	#13
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	The 80's were nice, gold DJ __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

30 May 2017, 11:08 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	TT Datejusts were the Thing in the 80's, but they never really went out of style (although many prefer all SS or White Gold these days). I personally prefer silver toned watches, but if TT is your thing, go for it.

30 May 2017, 11:22 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I know on this forum the blue sunburst dials are killing it, so I'd pick that.

30 May 2017, 02:12 PM	#9
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	A modern sporty datejust has an oyster bracelet.

30 May 2017, 02:23 PM	#10
Xyzander "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Seattle Watch: Sub C, ExpII-Polar Posts: 173	Like this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2017, 06:18 AM	#12
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,663	36mm SS Silver dial, batons, fluted bezel with jubilee. The 'modern' DJ. Nearly 2 years old now.

31 May 2017, 10:06 AM	#14
mementomori1983 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 667	My totally biased opinion: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2017, 12:22 PM	#15
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,031	Here's my favorite Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2017, 12:11 PM	#18
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,711	This is my ideal modern classic Rolex look. __________________

6 July 2017, 12:53 PM	#22
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	Saw a two tone DJ on a young man of 20 - the watch had been his fathers. The 36mm wore well on his average size wrist but I think it was the two tone oyster bracelet that did the trick - made it look more sporty and youthful, but YMMV Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2017, 01:22 PM	#23
gabrielc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Rep. Dom. Watch: Sub,Dj4,dd,daytona Posts: 185

6 July 2017, 01:57 PM	#24
rkot07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: California Watch: GMT II, DD, DJ II Posts: 591	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2017, 08:01 PM	#27
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	I think i'll choose a nice champagne batons dial tt yg DJ, rather than what someone says is in or out of fashion

6 July 2017, 11:00 PM	#28
elkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL Watch: Rolex Posts: 683	TT DJ on jubilee hasn't really gone out of style so to speak, in my opinion. I see several each month when I'm out and about, not including my own that still gets good wrist time. That said, I've got a SS on oyster that I wear equally as often, but I see far fewer of those in public. I do love the SS jubilee and it will likely be my next piece. __________________ 16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick

6 July 2017, 11:47 PM	#29
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	I'm not a fan of TT watches, but I think Rolex has done a great job of modernizing TT configurations. Outside of the DJ lineup, The 116713 and 116613 are great watches. Also the newer Rose Gold and SS yachtmaster is beautiful. As for Datejusts, I think the Rose Gold , SS and Chocolate dial is absolutely incredible, especially in the DJ41 size. There are a lot of very realistic TT options even for folks like me who previously would have never considered one. Another honorable mention is the YG and SS Daytona with racing dials, both panda and blue. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

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