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5nit · 18 July 2019, 03:23 AM

At times, on this forum, it appears to me that unless you have a hard to get sought after unit other watches are looked down upon.

I am a huge DJ fan and especially the new 41. I have bought 3 Rolex watches this year and all have been DJ's. I prefer them over the DD, the GMT's and the Daytona's.

For some reason I feel as if the DJ just isn't a respected Rolex. Am I wrong here?

Romeo Clive · 18 July 2019, 03:25 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=686499

padi56 · 18 July 2019, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5nit

At times, on this forum, it appears to me that unless you have a hard to get sought after unit other watches are looked down upon.

I am a huge DJ fan and especially the new 41. I have bought 3 Rolex watches this year and all have been DJ's. I prefer them over the DD, the GMT's and the Daytona's.

For some reason I feel as if the DJ just isn't a respected Rolex. Am I wrong here?

Yes you are totally wrong the DJ range has been the biggest seller world wide for decades.

Colin G · 18 July 2019, 03:29 AM

Nothing wrong with a nice DJ41 and I am pretty sure DJ's are one of Rolexes top sellers.

Brew · 18 July 2019, 03:30 AM

Trying getting the gang excited for your 36mm tt w/diamond markers. The herd likes what the herd likes. But the rest of the world loves DJs!

Dsmith1974 · 18 July 2019, 03:32 AM

I don’t get that impression, if anything the DJ seems highly thought of and well regarded all round. It might not whip up the same frenzy on account of being generally available but that’s slowly changing too

The Milgauss is divisive - some like it and some don’t; about 50/50 I’d guess.

The AirKing has fewer fans than the Milgauss.

AboutTime · 18 July 2019, 03:33 AM

Sports or "professional series" watches are always the most discussed watches on the forum. I don't know why but that's the way it is. Might have to do with member demographics.

Notepad12 · 18 July 2019, 03:41 AM

I have a strong connection with my black 36mm Datejust...Simply a classic, better than any sports model I have ever tried on

BradSomrak · 18 July 2019, 03:46 AM

My favorite watch is my 36 mm blue 16030. If I could only have 1, that would be it.

I personally have zero interest in what the “masses” want/like. There’s nothing worse than groupthink.

beshannon · 18 July 2019, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5nit

At times, on this forum,

The very vocal minority skew most everything on this forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes you are totally wrong the DJ range has been the biggest seller world wide for decades.

Exactly

samson66 · 18 July 2019, 03:48 AM

sports watches are more "interesting" from a forum perspective, but there's a ton of love for the Datejust. DJ was my first

VinnieVegas · 18 July 2019, 03:51 AM

Not at all, I don't know anyone that looks down on a Datejust. I personally love my 1601.

cop414 · 18 July 2019, 03:53 AM

Simple answer to your question, absolutely not.

kingSubTT · 18 July 2019, 03:57 AM

When I joined this forum, I wanted to buy a DJ. I just had a question about where to buy. However after reading threads, I decided to get a mix of date just and sub. Ended up with TT sub. The forum doesn't like TT watches either.
Now I have a Daytona, a BLNR and a smurf. I think I am happy as well.

aasubo · 18 July 2019, 03:59 AM

This threads needs more pictures!!!

More love for the Datejust:

IMG_0699.jpg

I got plenty:-)

Regards
Torsten

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Juantxo · 18 July 2019, 04:00 AM

Oh, my...

Iceman1 · 18 July 2019, 04:02 AM

DJ is classic. What got me into watches!

mjclark32 · 18 July 2019, 04:03 AM

Just a lot of demand/hype for the tough to get pieces. So when they're posted as incomings there are a lot of congrats/where do you get/how long did you wait/ etc etc etc

Love my 41 btw

Sublovin · 18 July 2019, 04:04 AM

You need to stay away from the internet hype for a while. The date just is probably one of the most iconic/classic watches of all time.

schoolboy · 18 July 2019, 04:04 AM

I think you’re right as far as the Datejust seeming less popular on the forum.

What Padi is saying is that the Datejust is a big seller, regardless of what you see on this forum, which I have also heard.

KBM · 18 July 2019, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

The very vocal minority skew most everything on this forum

Well said, Brian.

shawn13ca · 18 July 2019, 04:05 AM

An everose DJ is in my plans one day.

John S · 18 July 2019, 04:05 AM

I love my DJ as much as my Sub TT Blue Dial.

CPRWATCH · 18 July 2019, 04:09 AM

Are datejusts looked down upon you ask , well it depends on the angle of my wrist when looking at it . As you can clearly see below , I'm looking down on my datejust , whereas if my arm was raised above my head I would be looking up at my datejust

schoolboy · 18 July 2019, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Just a lot of demand/hype for the tough to get pieces. So when they're posted as incomings there are a lot of congrats/where do you get/how long did you wait/ etc etc etc

Love my 41 btw

That’s a 41?

You must have a big wrist. My 36 fits me the same way your 41 fits you! Haha

Looks very good on you by the way

NYG1121 · 18 July 2019, 04:13 AM

Cant be the “next steel hottie” and be looked down upon at the same time

MercedesHand · 18 July 2019, 04:17 AM

The DJ is on more wrists around the world than any other model Rolex makes.

Maybe on TRF it's given short shrift because it's considered a more elegant/dainty watch especially the fluted bezel model, but despite its beauty it's also tough as hell. Just search for the multiple Jockes restoration of his DJ threads.

That should be a Rolex thread: "Is it safe to wear my Rolex at Jockes workplace?" :)

Also for years the de facto DJ sizing was 36mm. Perfectly normal sized but bigger watches were marketed as "mens" watches, hence the DJ41 sizing (really 39.6mm)

Regardless a great watch.

Syed117 · 18 July 2019, 04:17 AM

It does seem that way sometimes, but DJs have always and will always be extremely popular.

A DJ (especially on jubilee with a fluted bezel) is an icon just like most other Rolex models.

Some people just get swayed by the whole "professional" terminology.

SearChart · 18 July 2019, 04:21 AM

No, the Datejust is a great watch, both old and new models.

Yzord · 18 July 2019, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aasubo

This threads needs more pictures!!!

More love for the Datejust:

Attachment 1056868

I got plenty:-)

Regards
Torsten

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Now thats a nice collection :)

18 July 2019, 03:23 AM	#1
5nit Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Adam Location: Canada Watch: DJ41 Posts: 517	Are Datejusts looked down upon? At times, on this forum, it appears to me that unless you have a hard to get sought after unit other watches are looked down upon. I am a huge DJ fan and especially the new 41. I have bought 3 Rolex watches this year and all have been DJ's. I prefer them over the DD, the GMT's and the Daytona's. For some reason I feel as if the DJ just isn't a respected Rolex. Am I wrong here?

18 July 2019, 03:51 AM	#12
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	Not at all, I don't know anyone that looks down on a Datejust. I personally love my 1601. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

18 July 2019, 03:53 AM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Simple answer to your question, absolutely not. __________________ 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

18 July 2019, 03:57 AM	#14
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	When I joined this forum, I wanted to buy a DJ. I just had a question about where to buy. However after reading threads, I decided to get a mix of date just and sub. Ended up with TT sub. The forum doesn't like TT watches either. Now I have a Daytona, a BLNR and a smurf. I think I am happy as well. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

18 July 2019, 04:03 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Are Datejusts looked down upon? Just a lot of demand/hype for the tough to get pieces. So when they're posted as incomings there are a lot of congrats/where do you get/how long did you wait/ etc etc etc Love my 41 btw __________________

18 July 2019, 03:25 AM	#2
Romeo Clive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Oslo Posts: 21	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=686499

18 July 2019, 03:29 AM	#4
Colin G "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 216570, 214270 Posts: 683	Nothing wrong with a nice DJ41 and I am pretty sure DJ's are one of Rolexes top sellers.

18 July 2019, 03:30 AM	#5
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Trying getting the gang excited for your 36mm tt w/diamond markers. The herd likes what the herd likes. But the rest of the world loves DJs!

18 July 2019, 03:32 AM	#6
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	I don’t get that impression, if anything the DJ seems highly thought of and well regarded all round. It might not whip up the same frenzy on account of being generally available but that’s slowly changing too The Milgauss is divisive - some like it and some don’t; about 50/50 I’d guess. The AirKing has fewer fans than the Milgauss.

18 July 2019, 03:33 AM	#7
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	Sports or "professional series" watches are always the most discussed watches on the forum. I don't know why but that's the way it is. Might have to do with member demographics.

18 July 2019, 03:41 AM	#8
Notepad12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 838	I have a strong connection with my black 36mm Datejust...Simply a classic, better than any sports model I have ever tried on

18 July 2019, 03:46 AM	#9
BradSomrak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 566	My favorite watch is my 36 mm blue 16030. If I could only have 1, that would be it. I personally have zero interest in what the “masses” want/like. There’s nothing worse than groupthink.

18 July 2019, 03:48 AM	#11
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,909	sports watches are more "interesting" from a forum perspective, but there's a ton of love for the Datejust. DJ was my first

18 July 2019, 03:59 AM	#15
aasubo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 249	This threads needs more pictures!!! More love for the Datejust: IMG_0699.jpg I got plenty:-) Regards Torsten Gesendet von iPad mit Tapatalk

18 July 2019, 04:00 AM	#16
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Oh, my...

18 July 2019, 04:02 AM	#17
Iceman1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dubai Posts: 33	DJ is classic. What got me into watches!

18 July 2019, 04:04 AM	#19
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	You need to stay away from the internet hype for a while. The date just is probably one of the most iconic/classic watches of all time. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

18 July 2019, 04:04 AM	#20
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I think you’re right as far as the Datejust seeming less popular on the forum. What Padi is saying is that the Datejust is a big seller, regardless of what you see on this forum, which I have also heard.

18 July 2019, 04:05 AM	#22
shawn13ca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 299	An everose DJ is in my plans one day.

18 July 2019, 04:13 AM	#26
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,768	Cant be the “next steel hottie” and be looked down upon at the same time __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

18 July 2019, 04:17 AM	#27
MercedesHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Geneva Posts: 130	The DJ is on more wrists around the world than any other model Rolex makes. Maybe on TRF it's given short shrift because it's considered a more elegant/dainty watch especially the fluted bezel model, but despite its beauty it's also tough as hell. Just search for the multiple Jockes restoration of his DJ threads. That should be a Rolex thread: "Is it safe to wear my Rolex at Jockes workplace?" :) Also for years the de facto DJ sizing was 36mm. Perfectly normal sized but bigger watches were marketed as "mens" watches, hence the DJ41 sizing (really 39.6mm) Regardless a great watch.

18 July 2019, 04:17 AM	#28
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	It does seem that way sometimes, but DJs have always and will always be extremely popular. A DJ (especially on jubilee with a fluted bezel) is an icon just like most other Rolex models. Some people just get swayed by the whole "professional" terminology. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

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