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1 October 2020, 03:23 AM | #31 | |
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1 October 2020, 03:25 AM | #32 |
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I have an obsession with a DJ diamond dial, fluted bezel on jubilee. That's my favorite DJ configuration, the blue would be a millimeter under it, they're are both beautiful.
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1 October 2020, 03:51 AM | #33 |
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1 October 2020, 04:28 AM | #35 |
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This was Robinson’s in Liverpool, I’ve bought all my pieces through them so it’s a good relationship.
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1 October 2020, 04:29 AM | #36 |
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Where is your AD based? My AD is in Liverpool and the pieces I looked at were not in the window, they were hidden away :)
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1 October 2020, 04:36 AM | #37 |
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1 October 2020, 04:43 AM | #38 |
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1 October 2020, 04:57 AM | #39 |
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I have been through this.
I bought the blue with smooth bezel, sticks in Jubilee. Beautiful watch, but I regretted not buying the fluted version. So I bought it, and now have the blue with fluted and Jubilee, and blue with smooth and oyster. Two of the absolute most beautiful watches to me are the blue and the rhodium DJ41 with fluted and jubilee. You need to try both and decide. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
1 October 2020, 07:02 AM | #40 |
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I agree too. Although I've always bought the fluted bezel DJ's, I see a picture like this and think: man, that configuration looks amazing.
Great photo, great watch. Interesting thread with insightful, well thought out posts. A delightful change from the sport watch shortage and AD back door activities. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk |
1 October 2020, 07:40 AM | #41 |
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I understand. I sincerely didn't mean any offense with regard to your financial or lifestyle situation.
However, the fluted, white gold bezel does add significantly to the price. In the past there have been 'fair weather' TRF users that, without admitting it, clearly are not really financially 'ready' to buy a luxury watch and go to great lengths to try shave costs in order to acquire a Rolex. (A futile effort IMO) Clearly, you're not in this category. If you thought my comment had any such implications, you're wrong. Are there folks that desire a Rolex but really are in over their head? Absolutely. There are always people 'keeping up with the Jones' or trying to create a phony persona....that's probably existed since the dawn of time. Compromising when buying a watch leads to regret, remorse and being unhappy: I know a couple of guys that compromised when buying luxury items both of which resulted in an unpleasant experiences afterwards. I mentioned the bezel cost simply to state: get *exactly* what you want even if it requires waiting a little longer because in the long run you'll be happiest. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk |
1 October 2020, 08:43 AM | #42 | |
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I wasted so much energy and then just decided why not consider the 41? All hesitation went away and I knew the exact configuration I wanted. Within a handful of hours, all hesitation was gone and I made a request/put myself on a waitlist for a 126300 with the jubilee bracelet. I'm going to suck it up, part with the extra $1k and get the watch I love. I would have deeply regretted buying the DJ36, would have had to rationalize how dainty it is on my large wrists ("this is the classic men's size... it's not too small!") and overall wouldn't have gotten the one watch collection I really wanted - I'm buying this as a milestone, and it would be a shame to feel stuck with that watch that just doesn't feel perfect to you. I'm buying the watch to celebrate a beautiful moment in my life and I better buy the watch I consider to be beautiful to celebrate that moment (and to part with my hard earned money). That being said, I think the difference between blue and rhodium is negligible in the sense that you could flip a coin and not go wrong. It's 1A and 1B to me. I think the rhodium would personally suit me more but they're both the hottest DJ41s for a reason. Maybe go for blue if you are more interested in being flashy / noticed and rhodium if you like a subtler look. I prefer subtle but some people look great with the blue - especially people with nice tans as it isn't too flattering on pasty white skin. Also agree with OP - the smooth bezel and jubilee combo looks amazing on the 41s. Funny because it looks terrible on the current DJ36 in my opinion. |
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1 October 2020, 01:00 PM | #43 |
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Try rhodium for something different.
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1 October 2020, 04:32 PM | #44 |
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I'm hoping the OP is going to buy everyone a beer at the end of all this.
Have previously seen threads like this where it all goes quiet and then someone bumps it asks the outcome....only for the OP to say they changed their mind altogether and bought something completely different. Don't do that to us OP |
1 October 2020, 04:33 PM | #45 | |
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1 October 2020, 07:51 PM | #46 |
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grey / silver as neutral as possible. black can appear to harsh imho
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1 October 2020, 09:08 PM | #47 | |
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As I said, my order for the blue is already in so it’s just a matter of sticking with that one or changing colour. |
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1 October 2020, 09:16 PM | #48 | |
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I’m certainly not rich but I could get fluted if that’s what I wanted. In my opinion it’s a bit feminine looking. I bought a Breitling Super Avenger earlier this year ( my 2nd one ) after this datejust I won’t be getting anymore until I’m offered a sub which I have been promised within a couple of years as long a I buy the datejust. I wish I could afford to be able to just go buy any watch I want anytime I want and I wouldn’t have this predicament but I’m just a regular working guy who saves up so I can buy things like this and I feel very fortunate to be in a position to be owning a Rolex. |
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1 October 2020, 09:46 PM | #49 | |
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Well I don't wanna hijack the thread any longer: nice speaking to you. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk |
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Blue for me. Luv it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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* UPDATE *
Managed to source a rhodium and go try it on last night and I’m 90% sure that’s now ruled out. Although I didn’t dislike it I certainly didn’t love it, the times I thought it look best was when it was at an angle making it look black. I think the actual rhodium colour is a bit bland. |
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2 October 2020, 11:47 PM | #53 |
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2 October 2020, 11:49 PM | #54 |
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I prefer the rhodium.
I find that it is a more versatile color for me. I do however have other blue dialed watches. |
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Blue, no question about it.
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3 October 2020, 01:52 AM | #57 |
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I love the blue. So much that we have two watches with that dial in the family. And I'm likely going to add another one. Haha.
Anyway, one thing to note perhaps is that the sunray blue dial is amazing. As others have said, this makes the dial very interesting. But the shade of blue does change depending on the angle and light. Just something to be aware of in case it helps. Really can't go wrong with all your options. You're going to get a great watch either way. Good luck and looking forward to pics. |
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3 October 2020, 02:56 AM | #59 |
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Blue ... if, you can get it.
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