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12 April 2021, 09:57 AM | #1 |
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Rolex Datejust 41 Wimbledon legibility
I know this has been previously discussed but interested to hear any updates from new owners.
Owners of the Datejust 41 Wimbledon (preferably the SS), do you have any issues with legibility in certain lighting? Thanks! |
12 April 2021, 10:20 AM | #2 |
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Zero issues.
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It’s not a crazy concern. Every once in a while I have a bit of a legibility issue when the light hits it wrong. But overall it’s been fine.
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12 April 2021, 12:15 PM | #4 |
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Thanks! I have the exact same watch on order.
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12 April 2021, 12:19 PM | #5 |
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I’ve owned a smooth/oyster SS version for a few weeks now and consider it very good in the legibility department.
I think a smooth bezel helps the legibility too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12 April 2021, 12:57 PM | #6 |
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I don't own one, but saw and tried one on just yesterday at my local jeweler and was very surprised how much I liked it. It's amazing how different watches can look when you see them in person as opposed to just viewing pictures online. I never really paid much attention to this reference, but after yesterday, I wouldn't mind owning one!
Legibility looked good to me, but I only handled it for about 5 minutes under their studio lighting. |
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In poor light it’s not great but hey that’s when I check the Fitbit on my other wrist, lol!!
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I think you will like it. I do like mine despite the occasional legibility issue. I notice the same in the rhodium dial DJs. There needs to be just a touch more contrast between the hands and the dial.
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13 April 2021, 04:27 AM | #9 |
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Pretty darn legible to me
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To me that photo really shows how much harder it is to read the time on this model vs Datejusts with lumed baton markers. The Wimbledon is a beautiful watch but if legibility is a concern you gotta go with the batons IMO.
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13 April 2021, 10:07 AM | #11 |
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Thanks everyone! What a beautiful picture and legibility doesn't seem like an issue. I guess that's what sports watches are for....
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Interesting. I don’t see the same thing. Very legible to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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13 April 2021, 10:51 AM | #13 |
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There are some that are more legible but it's not a problem at all to see. In low or dim light the hands reflect and show well with a slight turning of the wrist if needed. It's really not much at all to give up for such a beautiful dial.I've had mine 18 months now and have zero regrets..
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I have the Everose TT; although knowing you were curious about SS, my $.02 is legibility is not an issue with mine..
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The baton version with the same rhodium/slate dial doesn't have those issues Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk |
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Somehow these have flown under my radar! Are these still available from Rolex? (smooth bezel, oyster bracelet)
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maybe once in a while a second glance is needed but frankly i dont care when a watch is that gorgeous - had mine 13 months and its going nowhere
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I know it's a visual thing, but it was something that really stood out. |
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14 April 2021, 02:43 AM | #20 |
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Great shots. For me, this is the best value in current production Rolex right now for under $10k. Either oyster/smooth or jubilee/smooth.
Especially if you can’t get a sports mode for retail, look at the oyster/smooth version as a very sporty alternative. |
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14 April 2021, 03:38 AM | #22 |
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Nope. Love mine. And it really pops in the sun!
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14 April 2021, 03:58 AM | #23 |
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Nope. Never had a problem with legibility.
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14 April 2021, 05:05 AM | #24 |
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Sometimes in dark light or if I check the time super fast, it might take an extra sec... but then you get lost in that dial, so does it really matter? :)
Seriously though, not many issues.
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Great pic!
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