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Old 16 August 2018, 06:19 AM   #1
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Rolex Datejust 36 116234 Initial Thoughts

Just received my DJ36 in the mail so here's a quick review of my initial thoughts.

I've owned a 36mm Explorer, 39mm Explorer and a DJ2. The last 3 Rolexes I've owned had smooth bezels and oyster bracelets as I always believed that to be the ideal spec.

Throughout my briefly lived ownership of the DJ2, I found myself wanting a smaller watch that is also less prone to visible imperfections. The logical solution to many would've been a Sub, but I wanted to try something with a jubilee.

My take:

The DJ36 is just right. It is often said that the fluted bezel makes the watch wear larger and that is spot on. The super jubilee is more comfortable than the oyster bracelet and the roulette dial is a nice touch.

Very happy with my decision, let me know your thoughts!








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Old 16 August 2018, 06:27 AM   #2
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Good choice and great watch.
I am saving for a date just 116234 rhodium roman dial... i expect to buy the updated datejust model expected next year with 3235 movement.
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:22 AM   #3
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Great choice. IMO the 36mm datejust is the ideal Rolex & the jubilee bracelet is the most comfortable I’ve ever worn.
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:50 AM   #4
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Good choice and great watch.
I am saving for a date just 116234 rhodium roman dial... i expect to buy the updated datejust model expected next year with 3235 movement.
Thanks and good luck on your next purchase; rhodium is a great color.


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Great choice. IMO the 36mm datejust is the ideal Rolex & the jubilee bracelet is the most comfortable I’ve ever worn.
Thanks. I completely agree
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Old 16 August 2018, 11:59 AM   #5
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Looks great!

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Old 16 August 2018, 10:53 PM   #6
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Love that configuration! Absolutely beautiful.
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Old 24 January 2019, 04:54 PM   #7
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Good choice very lovely watch.
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Old 27 January 2019, 11:12 PM   #8
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The DJ 36 with the jubilee bracelet and white gold bezel is such an iconic and classic look. I wish I kept mine instead of trading it for a DJ2..
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Old 10 February 2019, 04:38 PM   #9
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wow i might need to try one on... been recently looking into smaller sized watches
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Old 17 February 2019, 04:32 AM   #10
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The DJ 36 with the jubilee bracelet and white gold bezel is such an iconic and classic look. I wish I kept mine instead of trading it for a DJ2..
This (white dial, flutted, jubillee) was my first Rolex and a watch that I eventually sold as well. In retrospect it was also my first lesson to go with what you like what not others say. It is truly one of the great quintessential Rolex, however I have always wanted something more sportier (or at least the black dial).


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Old 17 February 2019, 04:53 AM   #11
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Throughout my briefly lived ownership of the DJ2, I found myself wanting a smaller watch that is also less prone to visible imperfections. The logical solution to many would've been a Sub, but I wanted to try something with a jubilee.
You definitely made the right call for your wrist-type. I've got a smaller wrist as well and see the DJ 36mm as the perfect size.

Having owned both, what was your take on the 36mm vs 39mm Explorer? I'm interested in an Explorer but I'm afraid 39mm might be pushing it.
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Old 17 February 2019, 06:46 AM   #12
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You definitely made the right call for your wrist-type. I've got a smaller wrist as well and see the DJ 36mm as the perfect size.

Having owned both, what was your take on the 36mm vs 39mm Explorer? I'm interested in an Explorer but I'm afraid 39mm might be pushing it.
For me, the 36mm Explorer felt too small hence why I swapped for the 39mm shortly afterwords. Although my DJ36 is the same size, the fluted bezel and wider lugs make it feel like a much more substantial watch.

IMO 39mm is a perfect size and would recommend.
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Old 19 February 2019, 09:42 AM   #13
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For me, the 36mm Explorer felt too small hence why I swapped for the 39mm shortly afterwords. Although my DJ36 is the same size, the fluted bezel and wider lugs make it feel like a much more substantial watch.

IMO 39mm is a perfect size and would recommend.
Interesting, thanks for the input!
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Old 27 February 2019, 02:20 PM   #14
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awesome pick! DJ is the ultimate Rolex classic design!
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Old 3 March 2019, 06:26 PM   #15
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Looks great on your wrist! Enjoy!
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Old 28 March 2019, 10:21 PM   #16
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How heavy is this watch?
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Old 30 April 2019, 10:16 PM   #17
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I was gonna make my first watch 41 date just jubillee fluted but then i randomly went for the hulk .. and i am very glad i did .. now that i know more about watches I think the date just 36 is just mcuh more classier and will be more comfy .. and comporft is what it is all about and only then the beuty ... do u think the fluted bezel makes it look wider ? i really wonder why that is .. does smooth bezel make it look smaller ? could you tell more about this i am reallyt interested
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Old 11 May 2019, 08:58 AM   #18
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The DJ36 on jubilee with the fluted bezel is the quintessential Rolex. Frankly I don't understand these people that have a dozen Rolex tool watches from the Professional series and they call that a collection. It isn't. It is a bunch of watches that look and act alike with slightly different colored bezels. A collection would be an Explorer, a DJ of some kind bit clearly fluted w jubilee, an OP and a tool watch or 3. With different color dials.

And having the 116234 gives you the now lost hidden clasp.
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Old 16 May 2019, 01:08 PM   #19
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cant go wrong with a datejust imo
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Old 17 May 2019, 12:51 PM   #20
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36mm, fluted and jubilee is about as “Rolex” as it gets IMO. Even if you have a larger wrist size, you would be doing yourself a disservice not having one of these in the stable. Congrats!
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Old 17 May 2019, 01:16 PM   #21
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Frankly I don't understand these people that have a dozen Rolex tool watches from the Professional series and they call that a collection. It isn't.
Well, I tend to agree with your concept of collection, but to each his own. Collecting Sport watches is still collecting




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Old 26 May 2019, 07:58 AM   #22
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I have a 116234 as well, black dial. Love it. Perfect for every day wear.


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Old 28 May 2019, 11:19 PM   #23
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classy as hell
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Old 28 May 2019, 11:22 PM   #24
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take a look at this ;


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Old 3 June 2019, 09:37 AM   #25
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Just got the 36mm DJ blue dial 126234 from my AD. It's a stunner. For medium to small wrist, 36 is the way to go.
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Old 6 June 2019, 03:38 PM   #26
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Looks great
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Old 13 June 2019, 08:10 PM   #27
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Love it! Great!
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Old 17 June 2019, 11:54 PM   #28
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Thank u for the insight, this is a model worth consideration!


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Old 6 August 2019, 08:17 AM   #29
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Great looking watch. I own a 36mm DJ Model 1601 with Jubilee. I love the size of the watch and the Jubilee is the most comfortable bracelet (I agree with previous posters on that). I used to only look at and think about Submariners and Exp II's and now I wonder why I never considered the DJ model! It is my favorite watch to wear around.
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Old 12 August 2019, 07:07 PM   #30
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