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BakerView · 22 February 2019, 09:01 AM

Not my personal preference, but RG references....different story. Those are growing on me and I could see my first two-tone being a RG reference. Have you considered those?

As for the pink dial, I'm afraid (regardless of my opinion) there would still be some of the public that would not see it as a watch for the rugged, manly man. If you're not concerned with what a few people think, rock it on and let it make YOU happy.

Cru Jones · 22 February 2019, 09:13 AM

Real men wear whatever they want. ;-)

ap1 · 22 February 2019, 09:33 AM

You do you man

Tha Baron · 22 February 2019, 09:52 AM

I’m not anti pink and like the color. However, it would look like you are borrowing your wife’s watch though. Pass

mailman · 22 February 2019, 09:58 AM

I would wear it. It's a beautiful watch

Pictures don't do the dial justice.

JacksonStone · 22 February 2019, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I like pink ties but that's as far as it goes... funny thing is the Hooters girl's all love my tie.

Hooters girls love tips. They couldn't care less about ties.

Regarding the OP's questions, if you like it, I don't see any problem with it. However, unless you've got a broad collection, you might want to consider how often you'll feel like wearing it, and if the novelty is likely to wear off. If it's an accent piece for occasional variety, that might work better than if you intend to wear it as a daily.

edyu · 22 February 2019, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamW

I'm a man. I've been described as a man's man.

A "man's man" is a little "you know what I mean."

Ok, back to the topic, yes, if you like it, wear it. A real man (or woman) doesn't care what others think about what he or she wears. Enjoy it if you like it.

Rolex Essex · 22 February 2019, 11:04 AM

That is actually very nice I do prefer that pink dial to other dials available on the DJ for example plain white.

Nothing wrong with wearing pink as long as it’s not a strong bright pink.

GMT Fan · 22 February 2019, 11:16 AM

It's one thing to wear a pink shirt. It's another thing to spend thousands on a pink watch. I have a pink shirt. But I think a pink Rolex would get old really fast.

HL65 · 22 February 2019, 11:28 AM

Not a chance for me but to each her or his own.

Goodwill63 · 22 February 2019, 11:49 AM

Bought that exact reference for my wife. She is 6’ tall though.

Johnhawe · 22 February 2019, 11:54 AM

Nfw...

carlhaluss · 22 February 2019, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamW

Great post Carl! I had a purple sparkle banana seat on a huffy chopper bike in the late 60s. Still think bout that!

Ha! Lots of sparkle in those days!

What would be most fun, is to get the 34mm pink dial DJ (although a Jubilee bracelet is not an option on the 34mm model), because a lot of guys feel that 34mm is a ladies' watch size.

Cheers,
Carl

dtwer · 22 February 2019, 12:31 PM

That ain’t no salmon color, that’s Barbie color!

Joke aside, I actually like it though. Rolex never produces bad colors.

AdamW · 22 February 2019, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwill63

Bought that exact reference for my wife. She is 6’ tall though.

brandrea · 22 February 2019, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Real men wear whatever they want. ;-)

Exactly

CNDguy · 22 February 2019, 12:55 PM

“Are you wearing a pink watch!?”
Hey it’s salmon - salmon is a tough fish!!

dkg1616 · 22 February 2019, 01:03 PM

No way...pink shirts, ties, socks, even pants (on occasion), are okay...not a pink dial though

Chadridv · 22 February 2019, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Hooters girls love tips. They couldn't care less about ties.

Regarding the OP's questions, if you like it, I don't see any problem with it. However, unless you've got a broad collection, you might want to consider how often you'll feel like wearing it, and if the novelty is likely to wear off. If it's an accent piece for occasional variety, that might work better than if you intend to wear it as a daily.

Solid advice!

daytonastl · 22 February 2019, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamW

I'm a man. I've been described as a man's man. A man of the world and a Renaissance Man. But I have to admit... I kinda love this watch! In fact I actually spent some hours today trying to track down a 36mm 116234 with an Oyster band and fluted bezel in pink. Huh? Pink? Couldn't find one.

The pic of David's is the real color I want. Deep pink with the dial that really shines.

Ok, anyone else wear pink? Seriously. Show me the pics.

These pics lovingly borrowed.

Every time I see one in a store window, I want it. It’s very nice.

Speedbird-1 · 22 February 2019, 07:12 PM

Some back ground info.

"In the early part of the 20th Century and the late part of the 19th Century, in particular, there were regular comments advising mothers that if you want your boy to grow up masculine, dress him in a masculine colour like pink and if you want your girl to grow up feminine dress her in a feminine colour like blue."

"This was advice that was very widely dispensed with and there were some reasons for this. Blue in parts of Europe, at least, had long been associated as a feminine colour because of the supposed colour of the Virgin Mary's outfit."

"Pink was seen as a kind of boyish version of the masculine colour red. So it gradually started to change however in the mid-20th Century and eventually by about 1950, there was a huge advertising campaign by several advertising agencies pushing pink as an exclusively feminine colour and the change came very quickly at that point."

Onikage · 23 February 2019, 02:11 AM

Mr. Pink sounds like Mr. .....

FinWatch · 23 February 2019, 02:14 AM

Think big, go with the pink! Special&beautiful!

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AdamW · 23 February 2019, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

Mr. Pink sounds like Mr. .....

Ok, now I'm convinced it's a good idea!

GB-man · 23 February 2019, 02:31 AM

I think it would be just fine if that is your taste.

To keep it 100 if that was a Patek or AP hodinkee would call it salmon and hypebeasts would pay 2x msrp lol

RRGHOST1 · 23 February 2019, 02:53 AM

I have played in two bands one was Lorenzos Pink Windmill and the other In the Pink.

ras47 · 23 February 2019, 02:59 AM

The pink dial is a very specific look. The DJ is a very versatile design, going from casual to formal/dressy in a heartbeat. But that pink dial limits the watch's versatility IMHO. It's not to my taste, but then who cares?

NLYogi · 23 February 2019, 03:52 AM

It looks very nice and actually quite neutral (not Pink Panther Pink, that is too much).

Edit: to answer your question: no, there is nothing wrong with you for liking a pink dial. But please explain “wrong”.

powerfunk · 23 February 2019, 03:56 AM

Looks nice! When I saw the thread I was hoping you were talking about the "pink Explorer" dial on the 116000:

Zuger · 23 February 2019, 04:01 AM

I will reserve judgment on the watch until I see and handle one in person. I am not in a hurry though. In the meantime, I will continue to wear pink shirt, ties and socks.

View Poll Results: Are pink dials not just for women?
Real Men Wear Pink	96	57.14%
Dude, get yourself to a Hooters now!	72	42.86%
Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

22 February 2019, 09:01 AM	#31
BakerView "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: "BG" Location: PacNW Watch: that I'm Jonesin 4 Posts: 626	Not my personal preference, but RG references....different story. Those are growing on me and I could see my first two-tone being a RG reference. Have you considered those? As for the pink dial, I'm afraid (regardless of my opinion) there would still be some of the public that would not see it as a watch for the rugged, manly man. If you're not concerned with what a few people think, rock it on and let it make YOU happy. __________________ 116610LN, 326934BL, 116610LV, Tudor BB41, IWC tzc, Aerospace EVO, Tudor BB41, 116622, Fortis-705.21.11, Luminox original diver The watch you give up today for the next grail may one day become your grail: Rolex:116520, 16570, 216570, 116710LN, 16610LV, 16700, 116600 Panerai:PAM176, PAM1024, PAM88 Breitling:6.75, Aerospace x2, Chrono 44 GMT, Blackbird/utc, Bentley GT IWC:3717.

22 February 2019, 09:58 AM	#35
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,359	I would wear it. It's a beautiful watch Pictures don't do the dial justice. __________________ JJ

22 February 2019, 11:16 AM	#39
GMT Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Honolulu Posts: 137	Shirt vs. Watch It's one thing to wear a pink shirt. It's another thing to spend thousands on a pink watch. I have a pink shirt. But I think a pink Rolex would get old really fast.

22 February 2019, 11:28 AM	#40
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	Not a chance for me but to each her or his own. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 February 2019, 09:13 AM	#32
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,494	Real men wear whatever they want. ;-)

22 February 2019, 09:33 AM	#33
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	You do you man

22 February 2019, 09:52 AM	#34
Tha Baron "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Middle West Posts: 1,075	I’m not anti pink and like the color. However, it would look like you are borrowing your wife’s watch though. Pass

22 February 2019, 11:04 AM	#38
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	That is actually very nice I do prefer that pink dial to other dials available on the DJ for example plain white. Nothing wrong with wearing pink as long as it’s not a strong bright pink.

22 February 2019, 11:49 AM	#41
Goodwill63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Village of EQ Watch: 122613 Posts: 684	Bought that exact reference for my wife. She is 6’ tall though.

22 February 2019, 11:54 AM	#42
Johnhawe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: Sub 11613Z/ 114060 Posts: 41	Nfw...

22 February 2019, 12:31 PM	#44
dtwer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: midwest Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 1,474	That ain’t no salmon color, that’s Barbie color! Joke aside, I actually like it though. Rolex never produces bad colors.

22 February 2019, 12:55 PM	#47
CNDguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Sean Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: 16234/Speedy Posts: 182	“Are you wearing a pink watch!?” Hey it’s salmon - salmon is a tough fish!!

22 February 2019, 01:03 PM	#48
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,585	No way...pink shirts, ties, socks, even pants (on occasion), are okay...not a pink dial though

22 February 2019, 07:12 PM	#51
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,069	Some back ground info. "In the early part of the 20th Century and the late part of the 19th Century, in particular, there were regular comments advising mothers that if you want your boy to grow up masculine, dress him in a masculine colour like pink and if you want your girl to grow up feminine dress her in a feminine colour like blue." "This was advice that was very widely dispensed with and there were some reasons for this. Blue in parts of Europe, at least, had long been associated as a feminine colour because of the supposed colour of the Virgin Mary's outfit." "Pink was seen as a kind of boyish version of the masculine colour red. So it gradually started to change however in the mid-20th Century and eventually by about 1950, there was a huge advertising campaign by several advertising agencies pushing pink as an exclusively feminine colour and the change came very quickly at that point."

23 February 2019, 02:11 AM	#52
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Mr. Pink sounds like Mr. ..... __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

23 February 2019, 02:14 AM	#53
FinWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Finland Posts: 2,777	Think big, go with the pink! Special&beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 February 2019, 02:31 AM	#55
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,859	I think it would be just fine if that is your taste. To keep it 100 if that was a Patek or AP hodinkee would call it salmon and hypebeasts would pay 2x msrp lol __________________

23 February 2019, 02:53 AM	#56
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,898	I have played in two bands one was Lorenzos Pink Windmill and the other In the Pink. __________________ RRGHOST1

23 February 2019, 02:59 AM	#57
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	The pink dial is a very specific look. The DJ is a very versatile design, going from casual to formal/dressy in a heartbeat. But that pink dial limits the watch's versatility IMHO. It's not to my taste, but then who cares? __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

23 February 2019, 03:52 AM	#58
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	It looks very nice and actually quite neutral (not Pink Panther Pink, that is too much). Edit: to answer your question: no, there is nothing wrong with you for liking a pink dial. But please explain “wrong”. __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

23 February 2019, 03:56 AM	#59
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,782	Looks nice! When I saw the thread I was hoping you were talking about the "pink Explorer" dial on the 116000:

23 February 2019, 04:01 AM	#60
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,518	I will reserve judgment on the watch until I see and handle one in person. I am not in a hurry though. In the meantime, I will continue to wear pink shirt, ties and socks.

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