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Brenngun · 21 December 2012, 08:42 AM

Stopped by one of my local AD's today. My wife wanted me to add a watch to my Christmas list. I recently gifted my older DJ to a nephew for graduation. He always admired the watch so I figured I'd rather be here to see him enjoy it. Anyway back to this subject. I've been looking at this watch to replace my old DJ and wanted to compare the fluted bezel to the smooth one. Case, dial & bracelet identical. I was stunned at how much smaller the smooth bezel version looked on my wrist. It even feels smaller. They're identical in size but what an optical illusion. Am I seeing things or what?

floater156 · 21 December 2012, 08:49 AM

Wow, you're right, it does look smaller. IMO the fluted bezel looks better on you, but you can't go wrong with either.

Otto · 21 December 2012, 08:53 AM

The smooth bezel version looks smaller on my wrist to me, too. I am just about ready to buy one; probably the silver dial version; but the other dials are still in contention!

Both look great on you. I already have the fluted DD II, so I am especially liking the smooth bezel in steel.

financeman · 21 December 2012, 08:57 AM

No, it really does look smaller. Never noticed it before now

Matt_Regan · 21 December 2012, 08:58 AM

Fluted bezel watch looks bigger indeed... it also had lots more character!

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honitel · 21 December 2012, 09:03 AM

Looking at it closely, the smooth bezel really looks smaller.

BCNJ · 21 December 2012, 09:08 AM

The fluted looks better with that dial. I like the smooth bezel on stick dialed DJII's

jay1988 · 21 December 2012, 09:13 AM

With that dial fluted. I'd go for a simpler dial and smooth though. Any of the stick dials with smooth is such a good combination.

Fluted is a bit blingy for me. In certain lights it really pops and I don't want the attention.

kilyung · 21 December 2012, 09:32 AM

Absolutely correct in your observations. IMO the fluted bezel looks oversized (unlike the older model). I prefer the smooth bezel.

Israguard · 21 December 2012, 10:23 AM

Hi. I bought the smooth bezel last month.. I'm in love with it big time and can barely take it off. I'm finding so classy and under the radar type and goes with all my wardrobe so perfectly.. I love it. The other is also beautiful, I just found the smooth bezel a tad sportier and cleaner. Jmho

Nodelicious · 21 December 2012, 10:40 AM

Smooth for me although a DJ looks awesome with the flute in certain variations.

newbieincali · 21 December 2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcnj

the fluted looks better with that dial. I like the smooth bezel on stick dialed djii's

+1

jolimont · 21 December 2012, 12:05 PM

flute

superdog · 21 December 2012, 12:07 PM

does look smaller. i like the smooth bezel and love that dial. however, no lume. no lume is tough for me.

kcmo · 21 December 2012, 12:14 PM

Go fluted or go home!

Seriously, I also feel as though the fluted bezel adds to the illusion of the larger appearance. Fluted has always been my preference. Classic and more traditional 'Rolex' look IMO

brokenchains · 21 December 2012, 12:18 PM

I like fluted on jubilee and smooth on oyster, with those pics though, I think I like the fluted better. Wish they would make a SS jubilee on DJ 2.

jlc123 · 21 December 2012, 12:18 PM

I prefer the smooth on all modern DJs, fluted for vintage.

VICI · 21 December 2012, 12:45 PM

Fluted looms more impressive.

Hairdude1 · 21 December 2012, 01:11 PM

Both look great!

porschejeff · 21 December 2012, 01:19 PM

Some like chocolate, some like vanilla, some like fluted some like smooth.....They both look good but I think fluted is more classic Rolex. Oh and I prefer chocolate too....

Coubs · 21 December 2012, 01:24 PM

Prefer the flutted on the 36mm DJ and smooth on DJII.
DJII smooth bezel w/darker blue stick dial looks fantastic.

Otto · 21 December 2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Israguard

Hi. I bought the smooth bezel last month.. I'm in love with it big time and can barely take it off. I'm finding so classy and under the radar type and goes with all my wardrobe so perfectly.. I love it. The other is also beautiful, I just found the smooth bezel a tad sportier and cleaner. Jmho

Which dial did you choose and why?

Palmasea · 21 December 2012, 01:25 PM

Slight preference for Flutes dials - makes watch a little less reflective(mirror like)

Plus, I suspect that flutes hide scratches better?

Pep04 · 21 December 2012, 01:28 PM

Never cared for the fluted bezel, but definitely, the smooth one looks off. Like it is missing something. Dare I say, it looks as if you removed the fluted part.

68camaro · 21 December 2012, 01:53 PM

I looked at both recently and felt fluted bezel looked too big. I think smooth looked smaller and better proportioned on my wrist.

Your call if you like bigger or smaller look.

Chuck

DJJon · 21 December 2012, 02:01 PM

The fluted totally makes the entire watch look bigger. Optical illusion but very real perception.

Fluted is classic Datejust, the smooth really is owned by Milgauss, Airking, Oyster Perpetual/Date. DJs and DDs can be had either way to suit your preference but it is getting away from the classic look. The key is to suit yourself and not others.

Good luck !

mmmk604 · 21 December 2012, 02:04 PM

For the DJII, I think the smooth bezel looks better. However, I like the fluted bezel on the 36mm DJ.

Monte Cristo · 21 December 2012, 02:34 PM

Hmmm...tough choice. Fluted does look bigger though....

subtona · 21 December 2012, 02:45 PM

smooth please

Trouble15 · 21 December 2012, 02:49 PM

Both look great, beautiful dial. I'm not sure which one I like better, I like them both alot. I didn't notice until now that the smooth bezel does look smaller then the fluted reference.

21 December 2012, 08:49 AM	#2
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Wow, you're right, it does look smaller. IMO the fluted bezel looks better on you, but you can't go wrong with either. __________________ Lead by example through production.

21 December 2012, 08:57 AM	#4
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	No, it really does look smaller. Never noticed it before now __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

21 December 2012, 08:58 AM	#5
Matt_Regan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Berlin, Germany Watch: 116610LN Posts: 294	Fluted bezel watch looks bigger indeed... it also had lots more character! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "...for us physicists believe the separation between past, present, and future is only an illusion, although a convincing one."

21 December 2012, 12:07 PM	#14
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,697	does look smaller. i like the smooth bezel and love that dial. however, no lume. no lume is tough for me. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

21 December 2012, 12:18 PM	#16
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	I like fluted on jubilee and smooth on oyster, with those pics though, I think I like the fluted better. Wish they would make a SS jubilee on DJ 2. __________________ 116520 White Dial M, 116200 White Index Jubilee, Tudor Tiger Chronograph

21 December 2012, 08:53 AM	#3
Otto 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,020	The smooth bezel version looks smaller on my wrist to me, too. I am just about ready to buy one; probably the silver dial version; but the other dials are still in contention! Both look great on you. I already have the fluted DD II, so I am especially liking the smooth bezel in steel.

21 December 2012, 09:03 AM	#6
honitel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Honitel Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 148	Looking at it closely, the smooth bezel really looks smaller.

21 December 2012, 09:08 AM	#7
BCNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Brendan Location: NJ Watch: Pepsi/LVC/DJII Posts: 446	The fluted looks better with that dial. I like the smooth bezel on stick dialed DJII's

21 December 2012, 09:13 AM	#8
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	With that dial fluted. I'd go for a simpler dial and smooth though. Any of the stick dials with smooth is such a good combination. Fluted is a bit blingy for me. In certain lights it really pops and I don't want the attention.

21 December 2012, 09:32 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Absolutely correct in your observations. IMO the fluted bezel looks oversized (unlike the older model). I prefer the smooth bezel.

21 December 2012, 10:23 AM	#10
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	Hi. I bought the smooth bezel last month.. I'm in love with it big time and can barely take it off. I'm finding so classy and under the radar type and goes with all my wardrobe so perfectly.. I love it. The other is also beautiful, I just found the smooth bezel a tad sportier and cleaner. Jmho

21 December 2012, 10:40 AM	#11
Nodelicious "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 125	Smooth for me although a DJ looks awesome with the flute in certain variations.

21 December 2012, 12:05 PM	#13
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	flute

21 December 2012, 12:14 PM	#15
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Go fluted or go home! Seriously, I also feel as though the fluted bezel adds to the illusion of the larger appearance. Fluted has always been my preference. Classic and more traditional 'Rolex' look IMO

21 December 2012, 12:18 PM	#17
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	I prefer the smooth on all modern DJs, fluted for vintage.

21 December 2012, 12:45 PM	#18
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Fluted looms more impressive.

21 December 2012, 01:11 PM	#19
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Both look great!

21 December 2012, 01:19 PM	#20
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,456	Some like chocolate, some like vanilla, some like fluted some like smooth.....They both look good but I think fluted is more classic Rolex. Oh and I prefer chocolate too....

21 December 2012, 01:24 PM	#21
Coubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Hampshire Watch: 116710 Posts: 304	Prefer the flutted on the 36mm DJ and smooth on DJII. DJII smooth bezel w/darker blue stick dial looks fantastic.

21 December 2012, 01:25 PM	#23
Palmasea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern CA. Watch: JLC~AP~RLX~PAM~UN Posts: 360	Slight preference for Flutes dials - makes watch a little less reflective(mirror like) Plus, I suspect that flutes hide scratches better?

21 December 2012, 01:28 PM	#24
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	Never cared for the fluted bezel, but definitely, the smooth one looks off. Like it is missing something. Dare I say, it looks as if you removed the fluted part. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

21 December 2012, 01:53 PM	#25
68camaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA! Posts: 862	I looked at both recently and felt fluted bezel looked too big. I think smooth looked smaller and better proportioned on my wrist. Your call if you like bigger or smaller look. Chuck

21 December 2012, 02:01 PM	#26
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	The fluted totally makes the entire watch look bigger. Optical illusion but very real perception. Fluted is classic Datejust, the smooth really is owned by Milgauss, Airking, Oyster Perpetual/Date. DJs and DDs can be had either way to suit your preference but it is getting away from the classic look. The key is to suit yourself and not others. Good luck !

21 December 2012, 02:04 PM	#27
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	For the DJII, I think the smooth bezel looks better. However, I like the fluted bezel on the 36mm DJ.

21 December 2012, 02:34 PM	#28
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Hmmm...tough choice. Fluted does look bigger though.... __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

21 December 2012, 02:45 PM	#29
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,996	smooth please __________________

21 December 2012, 02:49 PM	#30
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,852	Both look great, beautiful dial. I'm not sure which one I like better, I like them both alot. I didn't notice until now that the smooth bezel does look smaller then the fluted reference.

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