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falling4arolex · 15 July 2010, 04:43 PM

I have a question to all you Rolex afficianados.

Would you rather own the New Submariner Date (retail price $7,300.00) or the Date Just II (retail price $7,525.00)?

I can't seem to choose between the two.

Your review, advice, suggestion will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

dalip · 15 July 2010, 05:29 PM

Which DJ II?

coolcobramatt · 16 July 2010, 12:46 AM

Can't go wrong with either but I love my sub date

falling4arolex · 16 July 2010, 06:25 AM

Date Just II
41mm, steel and white gold w/ fluted bezel

R1@160@alltimes · 16 July 2010, 06:56 AM

Depends on what you are into. Sport or dress.

Although Rolex works well in any situation.

Prince · 16 July 2010, 07:30 AM

Gus is right - it depends on whether a dress watch or a sports watch would best fit into your lifestyle right now. You can always get the other later.

Me? I would have both.

falling4arolex · 16 July 2010, 07:58 AM

That's the dilemma i have...
I work in real estate so i feel the date just 2 would be ideal for the professional attire i often wear. But at the same time i am in my early 30's and still enjoy wearing t-shirts, jeans and shorts.

Honestly speaking, i don't know if i will ever buy another expensive watch, that's why i want to make the right decision. I've never been into expensive watches but my fiance insists on buying me a rolex as a wedding gift.

What to do?

spuds · 16 July 2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by falling4arolex

....What to do?

Perhaps buy an Omega Planet Ocean and an Omega Aqua Terra (or Constellation maybe?) for the same money as either one of the Rolex?

esm · 16 July 2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by falling4arolex

But at the same time i am in my early 30's and still enjoy wearing t-shirts, jeans and shorts.

even though im close to mid 30's, im still rocking similar casual outfit to yours most times

have both the TT DJII and past generation Sub LV, love them both and they will go with everything you wear - trust me on this one

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Perhaps buy an Omega Planet Ocean and an Omega Aqua Terra (or Constellation maybe?) for the same money as either one of the Rolex?

come on Dan... we are talking about Rolex here in a Rolex didicated forum...... (even though the Omega watches you have mentioned are bloody nice too, but they are not Rolex - no R vs. O flame war here please)

drtooth73 · 16 July 2010, 10:30 PM

My vote is for new SUB.

sea-dweller · 17 July 2010, 01:38 PM

Sub Date for me...

andrew79 · 17 July 2010, 01:56 PM

sub date for me.

Speed · 17 July 2010, 03:25 PM

No Contest...Sub C!

Bon Temps · 18 July 2010, 08:37 AM

I think a Sub looks great with a suit. I am fortunate to own a few Rolex pieces and my SS Sub Date gets the majority of my wrist time. If I could only have one it would be the one.

Chipmunk · 18 July 2010, 08:54 AM

Can't go wrong with either one.......but your real estate clients might be more impress(if you wear it to get more sales) with DJII if they are not a WIS. The new sub will look a lot similar to the old one for the untrained eye.

jekuo · 21 July 2010, 02:58 AM

Sub-C fits any situation.

tkc324 · 21 July 2010, 06:22 AM

I would say that Sub C works better then DJ2.
Why not buy used and you can buy both.

dddrees · 21 July 2010, 10:22 AM

I would recomend the DJ II as the best course to take as I would think this would look more professional in your line of buisiness.

Cigarlvr · 23 July 2010, 02:31 PM

get sub you wont look back

Shadi · 24 July 2010, 10:19 AM

It's funny - I had the same dilema and just went with the DJII. I'm an accountant and usually in suits, but I also like to dress down outside of work and find that it still goes well, especially since it's SS.

Tek · 24 July 2010, 06:56 PM

Sub date

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Perhaps buy an Omega Planet Ocean and an Omega Aqua Terra (or Constellation maybe?) for the same money as either one of the Rolex?

no offence but no contest

ArtVandelay · 24 July 2010, 07:51 PM

Sub all the way.

I'm not a fan of the DJII, it's basically a pimped version of a classic time piece. Of course, that's just my personal opinion.

esm · 24 July 2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtVandelay

Sub all the way.

I'm not a fan of the DJII, it's basically a pimped version of a classic time piece. Of course, that's just my personal opinion.

same can be said for the new ceramic Sub...... and it is just my opinion

ArtVandelay · 24 July 2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by esm

same can be said for the new ceramic Sub...... and it is just my opinion

yup... very good point. The ceramic has putten a damper on the mood for both the GMT and the Subs, they just that heavy duty feel IMO. Still, the 2010 GMTs and Sub models themselves are still recognizable, not like the DJII which looks oversized and too blingy.

Shadi · 24 July 2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtVandelay

Sub all the way.

I'm not a fan of the DJII, it's basically a pimped version of a classic time piece. Of course, that's just my personal opinion.

I disagree. I feel the DJII is a perfect marriage of classy and modern styles. 36mm has fast become a lady's size. In my opinion, the new 41mm was needed to preserve the mens DJ.

esm · 25 July 2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtVandelay

Still, the 2010 GMTs and Sub models themselves are still recognizable, not like the DJII which looks oversized and too blingy.

agreed to certain degree..... but then again, it all depends on the wrist size wearing the DJII.

a rounded 6" wrist will look like carrying a clock, but it would look proper on a flat 7.25" wrist

rajunmd · 25 July 2010, 07:06 AM

"..Honestly speaking, i don't know if i will ever buy another expensive watch..."

Most likely you'll buy another after this purchase. That's what most of us here did!!! My vote is for the sub...

gregmoeck · 25 July 2010, 08:46 AM

the new datejust 2 in 41mm with white gold flutted bezel is just stunning. It's very flashy. If you want to grab someones attention get the new datejust. I would however recommend the sub date if this is your first rolex.

canoli · 26 July 2010, 06:42 AM

They are both very nice in their own way. Date Just II int eh evening and the Sub during the day. TT for sure on the Datejust

falling4arolex · 27 July 2010, 02:46 PM

Thanks everyone for all your advice and suggestions.

But I chose neither the Date Just II or the New Sub.

I ended up going with the GMT Master II, and am loving my new watch.

15 July 2010, 04:43 PM	#1
falling4arolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 14	New Submariner vs. Date Just II I have a question to all you Rolex afficianados. Would you rather own the New Submariner Date (retail price $7,300.00) or the Date Just II (retail price $7,525.00)? I can't seem to choose between the two. Your review, advice, suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

15 July 2010, 05:29 PM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Which DJ II? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

16 July 2010, 12:46 AM	#3
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	Can't go wrong with either but I love my sub date __________________

16 July 2010, 06:56 AM	#5
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Depends on what you are into. Sport or dress. Although Rolex works well in any situation. __________________

16 July 2010, 07:30 AM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Gus is right - it depends on whether a dress watch or a sports watch would best fit into your lifestyle right now. You can always get the other later. Me? I would have both. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

16 July 2010, 06:25 AM	#4
falling4arolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 14	Date Just II 41mm, steel and white gold w/ fluted bezel

16 July 2010, 07:58 AM	#7
falling4arolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 14	That's the dilemma i have... I work in real estate so i feel the date just 2 would be ideal for the professional attire i often wear. But at the same time i am in my early 30's and still enjoy wearing t-shirts, jeans and shorts. Honestly speaking, i don't know if i will ever buy another expensive watch, that's why i want to make the right decision. I've never been into expensive watches but my fiance insists on buying me a rolex as a wedding gift. What to do?

16 July 2010, 10:30 PM	#10
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	My vote is for new SUB.

17 July 2010, 01:38 PM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sub Date for me... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

17 July 2010, 01:56 PM	#12
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	sub date for me. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

17 July 2010, 03:25 PM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	No Contest...Sub C!

18 July 2010, 08:37 AM	#14
Bon Temps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: LA Watch: SD43 Posts: 360	I think a Sub looks great with a suit. I am fortunate to own a few Rolex pieces and my SS Sub Date gets the majority of my wrist time. If I could only have one it would be the one.

18 July 2010, 08:54 AM	#15
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Can't go wrong with either one.......but your real estate clients might be more impress(if you wear it to get more sales) with DJII if they are not a WIS. The new sub will look a lot similar to the old one for the untrained eye. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

21 July 2010, 02:58 AM	#16
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	Sub-C fits any situation.

21 July 2010, 06:22 AM	#17
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would say that Sub C works better then DJ2. Why not buy used and you can buy both.

21 July 2010, 10:22 AM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I would recomend the DJ II as the best course to take as I would think this would look more professional in your line of buisiness. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 July 2010, 02:31 PM	#19
Cigarlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 81	get sub you wont look back

24 July 2010, 07:51 PM	#22
ArtVandelay "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The City Watch: Expies, Sub, IWCs Posts: 159	Sub all the way. I'm not a fan of the DJII, it's basically a pimped version of a classic time piece. Of course, that's just my personal opinion.

25 July 2010, 07:06 AM	#27
rajunmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: philippines Watch: submariner lv Posts: 21	"..Honestly speaking, i don't know if i will ever buy another expensive watch..." Most likely you'll buy another after this purchase. That's what most of us here did!!! My vote is for the sub...

25 July 2010, 08:46 AM	#28
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	the new datejust 2 in 41mm with white gold flutted bezel is just stunning. It's very flashy. If you want to grab someones attention get the new datejust. I would however recommend the sub date if this is your first rolex.

26 July 2010, 06:42 AM	#29
canoli Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: houston tx Posts: 21	They are both very nice in their own way. Date Just II int eh evening and the Sub during the day. TT for sure on the Datejust

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