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Rydah · 22 May 2011, 05:20 AM

Hey guys,

Been racking my brain recently preparing for my first purchase.

So far I've narrowed it down to a DJ, domed/smooth bezel, SS with Oyster bracelet.

Now all I'm left with is the dial, which I narrowed down to BLACK or SILVER with either stick/baton or roman.

What have you got and which dial would you recommend?

I know it's up to me..but it's more fun sharing and being open to ideas other than mine.

PS, I was considering a blue dial as well, but I've had so many blue dial watches, I fancied a change...still open to suggestion

Fiery · 22 May 2011, 05:24 AM

I don't own a DJ or DJ II, but if I ever get to buying one, it will be a white sticks or blue sticks dial WG/SS DJ II. When it comes to the 36mm DJ, I think the silver dial could be a perfect choice.

I wouldn't buy a black dial DJ or DJ II on the basis that Rolex has a lot of sports watches with black dial (Exp I, Exp II, Sub, DSSD, GMT IIC, Daytona). But if you don't plan to purchase a black dial Rolex after the DJ, then the black dial could work out well either.

Either way, you can't go wrong with a DJ

The GMT Master · 22 May 2011, 05:26 AM

Black for me, classic and understated

gg922 · 22 May 2011, 05:38 AM

Mine was black I just recently had the dial changed to silver. I love it and wear it almost daily.

Rydah · 22 May 2011, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

). But if you don't plan to purchase a black dial Rolex after the DJ, then the black dial could work out well either.

Either way, you can't go wrong with a DJ

Makes sense...definitely worth considering. Thanx. Can't go wrong either way. Love the DJ!

Rydah · 22 May 2011, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Black for me, classic and understated

Couldn't agree more. Great looking piece! Great choice with the black dial! Very classic indeed! That's what I'm shooting for...

GFLRolex · 22 May 2011, 06:36 AM

Great thread, thanks!

I'm about to buy my first Rolex and down to almost exactly the same choice (sure about the stick dial, however). But having a hard time deciding between silver, black and blue. White has never even been close. Slight advantage for silver, a bit more classic, a bit less sporty...

Best,
GFLRolex

slickrick68 · 22 May 2011, 06:49 AM

I prefer a black dial but I am biased since I own one.

Manofsteelpt · 22 May 2011, 08:14 AM

I'm looking at a silver dialed DJ2, mainly because I have a DSSD w black face, and I feel the silver is more versatile then the black.

xjeeunitx · 22 May 2011, 10:19 AM

White stick is good!

Rolesor · 22 May 2011, 10:23 AM

I'd go Silver with Romans between those options. That was my original fav until I considered the Concentric with Arabics and never looked back!

Romans are classic - you cannot go wrong either way my friend :)

Rollie2011 · 22 May 2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I don't own a DJ or DJ II, but if I ever get to buying one, it will be a white sticks or blue sticks dial WG/SS DJ II. When it comes to the 36mm DJ, I think the silver dial could be a perfect choice.

I wouldn't buy a black dial DJ or DJ II on the basis that Rolex has a lot of sports watches with black dial (Exp I, Exp II, Sub, DSSD, GMT IIC, Daytona). But if you don't plan to purchase a black dial Rolex after the DJ, then the black dial could work out well either.

Either way, you can't go wrong with a DJ

Hit the nail on the head.

Go with silver romans...

Pick up a Black faced sports watch sometime after and your set

sellingblackbird · 22 May 2011, 12:14 PM

I own rhodium with Romans. Nice classic look....IMHO

DG123 · 22 May 2011, 12:20 PM

If you don't need a date feature with cyclops, consider the OP 116000.
36mm size (same as DJ)-Oyster bracelet. Silver or blue stick dial with 3-6-9 arabic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rydah

Hey guys,

Been racking my brain recently preparing for my first purchase.

So far I've narrowed it down to a DJ, domed/smooth bezel, SS with Oyster bracelet.

Now all I'm left with is the dial, which I narrowed down to BLACK or SILVER with either stick/baton or roman.

What have you got and which dial would you recommend?

I know it's up to me..but it's more fun sharing and being open to ideas other than mine.

PS, I was considering a blue dial as well, but I've had so many blue dial watches, I fancied a change...still open to suggestion

Hkspwrsche · 22 May 2011, 12:34 PM

Silver only because I already have sports models with black dials

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rydah

Hey guys,

Been racking my brain recently preparing for my first purchase.

So far I've narrowed it down to a DJ, domed/smooth bezel, SS with Oyster bracelet.

Now all I'm left with is the dial, which I narrowed down to BLACK or SILVER with either stick/baton or roman.

What have you got and which dial would you recommend?

I know it's up to me..but it's more fun sharing and being open to ideas other than mine.

PS, I was considering a blue dial as well, but I've had so many blue dial watches, I fancied a change...still open to suggestion

Ricco · 22 May 2011, 01:09 PM

I have black. Though I recommend you get both, in time. Hehe. I thik is white is beautiful and maybe after 30 years it will showsome vintage patina? Maybe?

7S26 · 22 May 2011, 03:55 PM

*** Silver!!!... I have this very same 116200 with a Jubelee blacelet.

cyborg · 22 May 2011, 04:59 PM

silver!

Gerardus · 22 May 2011, 07:46 PM

Both great, but I prefer the silver dial.

travisb · 22 May 2011, 09:14 PM

but I've always liked the rhodium dial with romans.

slcbbrown · 22 May 2011, 09:52 PM

Black is a great sporty look, but there are so many other sport models (Rolex or other) that only come in black, that the silver would get my vote. The domed bezel really works with the PCL's.

As far as the dials, my only comment is that the romans/arabics look very handsome when magnified significantly, but they aren't near as good looking on the wrist. It's tough to beat sticks for real life. To me, as nice as the romans or arabics look magnified, there isn't much room on a DJ dial and the sticks are much more balanced looking.

Justjosh · 22 May 2011, 10:17 PM

Silver wins for me.

Kiddodoc · 22 May 2011, 10:43 PM

Both look good. I prefer the silver as I have so many with black faces.

Speed · 22 May 2011, 10:47 PM

Silver Stick!

Cristell · 22 May 2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sellingblackbird

I own rhodium with Romans. Nice classic look....IMHO

x2

East Bay Rider · 23 May 2011, 12:26 AM

Silver

pz93c · 23 May 2011, 03:41 AM

Black stick dial.

R.G · 23 May 2011, 03:43 AM

With that sequence... SILVER. Every day of the week!

Roselló · 23 May 2011, 03:52 AM

Silver is my vote...

jamesbondOO7 · 23 May 2011, 05:29 AM

Mine was originally silver when I bought it in 1986. I swiched the dial to black a few years later and came back to the original when I bought the Explorer II.

22 May 2011, 05:20 AM	#1
Rydah "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: London, UK Posts: 79	Black or silver on a Datejust..What are you wearing? Hey guys, Been racking my brain recently preparing for my first purchase. So far I've narrowed it down to a DJ, domed/smooth bezel, SS with Oyster bracelet. Now all I'm left with is the dial, which I narrowed down to BLACK or SILVER with either stick/baton or roman. What have you got and which dial would you recommend? I know it's up to me..but it's more fun sharing and being open to ideas other than mine. PS, I was considering a blue dial as well, but I've had so many blue dial watches, I fancied a change...still open to suggestion

22 May 2011, 10:23 AM	#11
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,141	I'd go Silver with Romans between those options. That was my original fav until I considered the Concentric with Arabics and never looked back! Romans are classic - you cannot go wrong either way my friend :) __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

22 May 2011, 12:14 PM	#13
sellingblackbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Keith Location: MA Watch: and learn Posts: 481	I own rhodium with Romans. Nice classic look....IMHO __________________ Explorer II 16570, Air-king 114200 "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." -Ronald Reagan

22 May 2011, 07:46 PM	#19
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,911	Both great, but I prefer the silver dial. __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

22 May 2011, 09:14 PM	#20
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,418	I don't own a DJ... but I've always liked the rhodium dial with romans.

22 May 2011, 05:24 AM	#2
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I don't own a DJ or DJ II, but if I ever get to buying one, it will be a white sticks or blue sticks dial WG/SS DJ II. When it comes to the 36mm DJ, I think the silver dial could be a perfect choice. I wouldn't buy a black dial DJ or DJ II on the basis that Rolex has a lot of sports watches with black dial (Exp I, Exp II, Sub, DSSD, GMT IIC, Daytona). But if you don't plan to purchase a black dial Rolex after the DJ, then the black dial could work out well either. Either way, you can't go wrong with a DJ

22 May 2011, 05:26 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	Black for me, classic and understated

22 May 2011, 05:38 AM	#4
gg922 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ca Watch: DAYTONA Posts: 204	Mine was black I just recently had the dial changed to silver. I love it and wear it almost daily.

22 May 2011, 06:36 AM	#7
GFLRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Europe Watch: 116200 Posts: 47	Great thread, thanks! I'm about to buy my first Rolex and down to almost exactly the same choice (sure about the stick dial, however). But having a hard time deciding between silver, black and blue. White has never even been close. Slight advantage for silver, a bit more classic, a bit less sporty... Best, GFLRolex

22 May 2011, 06:49 AM	#8
slickrick68 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Watch: anything shiny Posts: 375	I prefer a black dial but I am biased since I own one.

22 May 2011, 08:14 AM	#9
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I'm looking at a silver dialed DJ2, mainly because I have a DSSD w black face, and I feel the silver is more versatile then the black.

22 May 2011, 10:19 AM	#10
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	White stick is good!

22 May 2011, 01:09 PM	#16
Ricco Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jakarta Posts: 333	I have black. Though I recommend you get both, in time. Hehe. I thik is white is beautiful and maybe after 30 years it will showsome vintage patina? Maybe?

22 May 2011, 03:55 PM	#17
7S26 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex 116200 + SD Posts: 240	*** Silver!!!... I have this very same 116200 with a Jubelee blacelet.

22 May 2011, 09:52 PM	#21
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	Black is a great sporty look, but there are so many other sport models (Rolex or other) that only come in black, that the silver would get my vote. The domed bezel really works with the PCL's. As far as the dials, my only comment is that the romans/arabics look very handsome when magnified significantly, but they aren't near as good looking on the wrist. It's tough to beat sticks for real life. To me, as nice as the romans or arabics look magnified, there isn't much room on a DJ dial and the sticks are much more balanced looking.

22 May 2011, 10:17 PM	#22
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	Silver wins for me.

22 May 2011, 10:43 PM	#23
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,490	Both look good. I prefer the silver as I have so many with black faces.

22 May 2011, 10:47 PM	#24
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Silver Stick!

23 May 2011, 12:26 AM	#26
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,909	Silver __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

23 May 2011, 03:41 AM	#27
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Black stick dial.

23 May 2011, 03:43 AM	#28
R.G Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 419	With that sequence... SILVER. Every day of the week!

23 May 2011, 03:52 AM	#29
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Silver is my vote... __________________ ......... All In.

23 May 2011, 05:29 AM	#30
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,928	Mine was originally silver when I bought it in 1986. I swiched the dial to black a few years later and came back to the original when I bought the Explorer II. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

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