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Jimmy Shine · 26 April 2021, 03:38 PM

Good evening everyone,

So this is the first time I am posting. I have searched the forum and haven't found the question I am looking to have answered.

My first watch I purchased was a sub c date and I love the watch. I pretty much never take it off and it has taken a beating, which is why I enjoy it. I just had it serviced and had them do everything but polish it because I love the look of a watch that looks used.

I recently have been looking at the DJ41 126333 and I was curious as to how they hold up to abuse. I swim, surf, do yard work, and everything else you can think in my sub and have never worried about it. I'm not worried about dings and scratches, I just want to know if It will take the abuse my sub does.

Thanks in advance for the comments and If there is already a post about this I apologize.

My current sub below.

superdog · 26 April 2021, 07:41 PM

It’ll take anything you can throw at it, and more.

Great watch.

I prefer the smooth bezel version. But that’s just personal taste. Awesome watch in any iteration.

1William · 26 April 2021, 09:00 PM

I have found the Date Just to be a very robust watch. You should have no issues.

GoingPlaces · 26 April 2021, 09:46 PM

As good as it gets. Designed for long term daily wear. My father wore his for decades (obviously 36) before passing on to me and still looks good after 30+ years.

kearez · 26 April 2021, 09:48 PM

My DJ has done all of those things. Scratches will be more prevalent due to polishing compared to the brushed sub.

ltmgeller · 26 April 2021, 10:57 PM

You'll be fine, beat it like it owes you money. It can take it.

logo · 26 April 2021, 11:21 PM

Worn essentially daily for over 2 years, hiking, at work, yard work, beach, etc. Father has a 5 digit version that has been worn daily for 30+ years. It holds up very well and the jubilee/fluted bezel combo do hide micro scratches that might otherwise be visible on an oyster bracelet/flat bezel.

Apart from the clasp, it’s actually very difficult to photograph or appreciate with the naked eye any signs of wear on this watch. Though, if you look through a loup you will find micro scratches, to prove I don’t baby it lol. You don’t notice this to the naked eye at all though.

Stud Screw · 27 April 2021, 05:37 AM

Like the man said, you have nothing to fear but fear itself.

dannyfernandez · 27 April 2021, 09:04 AM

The sub looks much better with wear on it

bremersm · 28 April 2021, 07:44 AM

If I was going with a DJ for everyday use I would go smooth bezel on oyster. Even better an Explorer.

No matter what you go with they will take the abuse.

THC · 28 April 2021, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logo

Worn essentially daily for over 2 years, hiking, at work, yard work, beach, etc. Father has a 5 digit version that has been worn daily for 30+ years. It holds up very well and the jubilee/fluted bezel combo do hide micro scratches that might otherwise be visible on an oyster bracelet/flat bezel.

Apart from the clasp, it’s actually very difficult to photograph or appreciate with the naked eye any signs of wear on this watch. Though, if you look through a loup you will find micro scratches, to prove I don’t baby it lol. You don’t notice this to the naked eye at all though.

This is a beauty

SemperFi · 28 April 2021, 12:42 PM

I don’t think there’s ever been a Rolex that couldn’t take whatever you can dish out. Get your DJ and enjoy it like your Sub.

Blansky · 29 April 2021, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logo

Worn essentially daily for over 2 years, hiking, at work, yard work, beach, etc. Father has a 5 digit version that has been worn daily for 30+ years. It holds up very well and the jubilee/fluted bezel combo do hide micro scratches that might otherwise be visible on an oyster bracelet/flat bezel.

Apart from the clasp, it’s actually very difficult to photograph or appreciate with the naked eye any signs of wear on this watch. Though, if you look through a loup you will find micro scratches, to prove I don’t baby it lol. You don’t notice this to the naked eye at all though.

Hey. That's a decent looking watch.

I'm old school. Not really, I never went to school but I think battle scars are something to be proud of.

Jimmy Shine · 29 April 2021, 09:07 AM

I have to agree with you there. Semper Fi from a former Marine as well!

904VT · 29 April 2021, 11:24 AM

DJ can take anything a Sub can outside of depth in a dive. Unless you dive 330+ feet on the regular, a DJ will do anything. Great looking Sub too

Jimmy Shine · 4 May 2021, 04:01 PM

Update:

Thanks for all the info gentleman, purchased this watch last week and already enjoying it very much!

JSolution · 4 May 2021, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy Shine

Update:

Thanks for all the info gentleman, purchased this watch last week and already enjoying it very much!

Looks great I’m thinking in the same one :)

Francist · 4 May 2021, 04:50 PM

It's still a Rolex, meaning the tank of watch world.
Don't worry about it, it'll take any abuse.

samson66 · 4 May 2021, 09:13 PM

Looks great, congrats. Love that Sub as well. Now THAT'S the way a properly worn Sub should look! No safe queen there

VegasMilgauss · 4 May 2021, 10:30 PM

I love the lived in look. Very refreshing

LC23 · 4 May 2021, 10:38 PM

My acquisitions has been the opposite... DJ41 fluted black dial with jubilee for my first watch. Quite versatile and its definitely my daily beater until I got opened up to the SS models. My personal opinion of having a DJ + Sub is an unbeatable two punch combo. Since than I take an interesting approach.. My goal is to have DJ, land, air, sea :) cheers!

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Notforme · 5 May 2021, 12:17 AM

Congratulations on your new watch. Your sub looks fantastic

Wood&Leather · 5 May 2021, 12:41 AM

I own two modern dj41s, they're absolutely capable of handling bumps and scrapes.

That said, the fluted/jubilee combination is full blown jewelry as far as i'm concerned and I would never be "rough and tumbling" in it for no other reason than me wanting it to retain its jewelry-like appearance. I'm fine bumping and scraping my tudor though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bremersm

If I was going with a DJ for everyday use I would go smooth bezel on oyster. Even better an Explorer.

100% agree

JPBlackBay · 5 May 2021, 12:44 AM

That Sub looks fantastic. Congrats on your new watch!

B2 Stealth · 5 May 2021, 01:12 AM

Love the look of a rough and ready Marine wearing a spectacular DJ with an incredible sleeve of tats. Enjoy in great health from an Air Force brethren.

Richard Carver · 5 May 2021, 01:26 AM

I wouldn't risk it, this one is 52 years old and probably should have been thrown away years ago.

1968 1603

Nikrnic · 5 May 2021, 01:35 AM

These work for me. I also have a SubC

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garyk · 5 May 2021, 02:00 AM

You wear them and enjoy them or the next person will!

Haveapair · 5 May 2021, 02:19 AM

Common brother, don't abuse all your watches equally as bad. Fine you are abusing the sub, but take care of the datejust if you get it

Ramorter · 5 May 2021, 02:21 AM

A Rolex in pristine condition is a beautiful thing. However, a Rolex that looks like it's lived a little is a very cool thing.

26 April 2021, 07:41 PM	#2
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,696	It’ll take anything you can throw at it, and more. Great watch. I prefer the smooth bezel version. But that’s just personal taste. Awesome watch in any iteration. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

26 April 2021, 10:57 PM	#6
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,373	You'll be fine, beat it like it owes you money. It can take it. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 April 2021, 05:37 AM	#8
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 782	Like the man said, you have nothing to fear but fear itself. __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

28 April 2021, 12:42 PM	#12
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I don’t think there’s ever been a Rolex that couldn’t take whatever you can dish out. Get your DJ and enjoy it like your Sub. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

4 May 2021, 10:38 PM	#21
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	My acquisitions has been the opposite... DJ41 fluted black dial with jubilee for my first watch. Quite versatile and its definitely my daily beater until I got opened up to the SS models. My personal opinion of having a DJ + Sub is an unbeatable two punch combo. Since than I take an interesting approach.. My goal is to have DJ, land, air, sea :) cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~I tell everyone I donate most of my savings to non profit~

26 April 2021, 09:00 PM	#3
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	I have found the Date Just to be a very robust watch. You should have no issues.

26 April 2021, 09:46 PM	#4
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	As good as it gets. Designed for long term daily wear. My father wore his for decades (obviously 36) before passing on to me and still looks good after 30+ years.

26 April 2021, 09:48 PM	#5
kearez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 36000FT Posts: 701	My DJ has done all of those things. Scratches will be more prevalent due to polishing compared to the brushed sub.

26 April 2021, 11:21 PM	#7
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,301	Worn essentially daily for over 2 years, hiking, at work, yard work, beach, etc. Father has a 5 digit version that has been worn daily for 30+ years. It holds up very well and the jubilee/fluted bezel combo do hide micro scratches that might otherwise be visible on an oyster bracelet/flat bezel. Apart from the clasp, it’s actually very difficult to photograph or appreciate with the naked eye any signs of wear on this watch. Though, if you look through a loup you will find micro scratches, to prove I don’t baby it lol. You don’t notice this to the naked eye at all though.

27 April 2021, 09:04 AM	#9
dannyfernandez "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Florida Posts: 80	The sub looks much better with wear on it

28 April 2021, 07:44 AM	#10
bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	If I was going with a DJ for everyday use I would go smooth bezel on oyster. Even better an Explorer. No matter what you go with they will take the abuse.

29 April 2021, 09:07 AM	#14
Jimmy Shine "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Boise, ID Watch: Rolex Sub 116610 Posts: 3	I have to agree with you there. Semper Fi from a former Marine as well!

29 April 2021, 11:24 AM	#15
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	DJ can take anything a Sub can outside of depth in a dive. Unless you dive 330+ feet on the regular, a DJ will do anything. Great looking Sub too

4 May 2021, 04:50 PM	#18
Francist Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Singapore Watch: 116500LN Posts: 370	It's still a Rolex, meaning the tank of watch world. Don't worry about it, it'll take any abuse.

4 May 2021, 09:13 PM	#19
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,903	Looks great, congrats. Love that Sub as well. Now THAT'S the way a properly worn Sub should look! No safe queen there

4 May 2021, 10:30 PM	#20
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,029	I love the lived in look. Very refreshing

5 May 2021, 12:17 AM	#22
Notforme "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: Jeff Location: New England Watch: 116400GV Posts: 245	Congratulations on your new watch. Your sub looks fantastic

5 May 2021, 12:44 AM	#24
JPBlackBay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Tennessee Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 243	That Sub looks fantastic. Congrats on your new watch!

5 May 2021, 01:12 AM	#25
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Love the look of a rough and ready Marine wearing a spectacular DJ with an incredible sleeve of tats. Enjoy in great health from an Air Force brethren.

5 May 2021, 01:26 AM	#26
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	I wouldn't risk it, this one is 52 years old and probably should have been thrown away years ago. 1968 1603

5 May 2021, 01:35 AM	#27
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	These work for me. I also have a SubC Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

5 May 2021, 02:00 AM	#28
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,037	You wear them and enjoy them or the next person will! __________________

5 May 2021, 02:19 AM	#29
Haveapair Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 221	Common brother, don't abuse all your watches equally as bad. Fine you are abusing the sub, but take care of the datejust if you get it

5 May 2021, 02:21 AM	#30
Ramorter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Penalty Box Watch: it go top shelf Posts: 6	A Rolex in pristine condition is a beautiful thing. However, a Rolex that looks like it's lived a little is a very cool thing.

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