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agurkas · 8 January 2018, 01:46 AM

Sorry, I am a newb to Rolexes (I am into other "vices" :-)). My wife really likes a specific Datejust 36 (model m116200-0070) and as I am doing research, I am seeing that ADs don't really discount sought after models. Before I waste time trying to find AD, who will give me better than MSRP, should I either bother with this watch, or just walk into store in NH (where there is no tax, like in MA) and just get it there?

Not looking 2nd hand, since well, my wifey is not interested.

Flstfirider · 8 January 2018, 01:55 AM

I wouldn’t classify any Datejust as “sought after”

It is usually the SS sport models that are the most difficult to find.

Try reaching out to one of the trusted sellers on the forum like davidsw or takuya. They often have or can get you the watch you want, new or preowned, at a better price than dealing with an AD.

lord91 · 8 January 2018, 02:00 AM

There's no such model as ladies DJ 36.

mklam · 8 January 2018, 02:06 AM

Slightly offended by the term 'ladies Datejust 36'...

august1410 · 8 January 2018, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mklam

Slightly offended by the term 'ladies Datejust 36'...

I wear a 34mm Date. I wonder if that is now "child sized".

douglasf13 · 8 January 2018, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mklam

Slightly offended by the term 'ladies Datejust 36'...

Yeah, fwiw, that’s a bit of a traditional male watch, but ladies wear anything these days.

Wing-Co · 8 January 2018, 02:30 AM

My wife thinks so!

Nikrnic · 8 January 2018, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wing-Co

My wife thinks so!

I do agree with her there

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amh · 8 January 2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mklam

Slightly offended by the term 'ladies Datejust 36'...

I was just going to say many here are going to be triggered by the "ladies" comment

kearez · 8 January 2018, 04:19 PM

I wear a 36 Datejust lots of great looking combos out there for everyone. Men and Women

agurkas · 9 January 2018, 01:05 AM

Ended up going to AD in NH with the SO and she vent for the 36 fluted dial version with jubilee. Her being very tall (just like I am), it actually works very nicely, compared to more "thrilly" ones. Oyster bracelet is definitely look too masculine on her. Jubilee was a lot more elegant.

agurkas · 9 January 2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

I was just going to say many here are going to be triggered by the "ladies" comment

I applaud the genius of a watchmaker, who can make a watch, that looks equally well on whomever wears it.

semi-ambivalent · 9 January 2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

I was just going to say many here are going to be triggered by the "ladies" comment

Yes, and not because it's chauvintist, but because it's ignorant. I seem to recall some 1970s ad copy by Rolex referring to the 34mm as being 'ideal for the robust child'. Can't quote; it's been a long time now, but remember being surprised that someone would spend maybe $US600 on a watch for their kids.

lord91 · 9 January 2018, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by semi-ambivalent

Yes, and not because it's chauvintist, but because it's ignorant. I seem to recall some 1970s ad copy by Rolex referring to the 34mm as being 'ideal for the robust child'. Can't quote; it's been a long time now, but remember being surprised that someone would spend maybe $US600 on a watch for their kids.

For the women gift selection for the recently passed holidays, Rolex promoted the diamond decorated DJ 36, which makes sense. No one is saying women shouldn't wear what they want, some of them wear the sports models, but this doesn't make a certain model the "ladies whatever". 36 size models are men's watches, which happen to fit quite well some of women's wrists out there.

opawlows · 9 January 2018, 03:08 AM

The only DJ variant which may be geared predominantly towards females, IMO, would be the flower motif dial. The white dialed version posted in this thread would like right at home on any wrist

drmizzou · 9 January 2018, 04:38 AM

My wife’s DJ. Not sure I would wear this and would lean on classifying this as a ladies model.

Strummer25 · 9 January 2018, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by august1410

I wear a 34mm Date. I wonder if that is now "child sized".

CRM114 · 9 January 2018, 10:16 AM

For all the hair-triggered, super-sensitive types hung up on the OP using the word "ladies", take a deep breath and re-read what the guy wrote at the outset...

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Originally Posted by agurkas

Sorry, I am a newb to Rolexes (I am into other "vices" :-)). My wife really likes a specific Datejust 36 (model m116200-0070)...

It's a watch his wife has her eye on, hence, the thread title using the descriptor "ladies Datejust 36 SS", i.e. a Datejust 36 his wife wants.

Note in the thread title "Is ladies Datejust 36..." that he didn't capitalize "ladies" as if he thought it is the proper name for a 36mm DJ, nor did he write "Lady Datejust", which, since it is Rolex's best-selling model, anyone (before being offended) on a Rolex Forum should know is the Rolex-given name to 28mm and (unofficially) the 31mm DJs designed for the generally smaller wrists of women in mind. It is not, however, what his wife wants. She wants a 36mm DJ, and all he did was qualify that this particular example was desired-by and going to be purchased for a lady.

I sincerely hope this explanation smooths some ruffled feathers.

To the OP: Welcome to the Forum, and I'm happy your wife found a DJ to her liking at the AD

(and now I'm off to invest money in the makers of Play Doh)

tamiya · 9 January 2018, 11:22 AM

Actually no, I recall wandering through some local dealer in the past year that had a section in his case labelled "ladies DJ". Just traditional DJs in all usual sizes with dials other than white/black/blue/silver some with bling some without... there was even one on a coloured shiny patent leather strap too I think. Wasn't looking closely.

7Kenhinho · 9 January 2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by august1410

I wear a 34mm Date. I wonder if that is now "child sized".

My dad bought a 31mm DJ back in the late 80's in Hong Kong, they called it "boy's size" back then, and I'm stretching the term "men's watch" a bit when I wear it out nowadays. Interestingly enough, to the extent that people even noticed the watch, no one has ever pointed out that the wristwatch was small, perhaps having 6 1/3 in wrists help with the proportions.

HogwldFLTR · 9 January 2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lord91

There's no such model as ladies DJ 36.

There are some 36mm watches that are likely more for ladies then for men. Flowered dials, multicolored stones, etc. I wouldn't get too upset about the use of the term.

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Originally Posted by agurkas

Ended up going to AD in NH with the SO and she vent for the 36 fluted dial version with jubilee. Her being very tall (just like I am), it actually works very nicely, compared to more "thrilly" ones. Oyster bracelet is definitely look too masculine on her. Jubilee was a lot more elegant.

Did you go up to Springer's in Portsmouth. They're pretty good to deal with in my experience! Glad she found something she likes.

FSUGeoff · 9 January 2018, 12:37 PM

I bought my wife one with a pink dial, she loves it and the bigger size

8 January 2018, 01:46 AM	#1
agurkas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 3	Is ladies Datejust 36 SS a "sought after" model? Sorry, I am a newb to Rolexes (I am into other "vices" :-)). My wife really likes a specific Datejust 36 (model m116200-0070) and as I am doing research, I am seeing that ADs don't really discount sought after models. Before I waste time trying to find AD, who will give me better than MSRP, should I either bother with this watch, or just walk into store in NH (where there is no tax, like in MA) and just get it there? Not looking 2nd hand, since well, my wifey is not interested.

9 January 2018, 12:37 PM	#22
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	I bought my wife one with a pink dial, she loves it and the bigger size __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

8 January 2018, 01:55 AM	#2
Flstfirider 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Casey Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,136	I wouldn’t classify any Datejust as “sought after” It is usually the SS sport models that are the most difficult to find. Try reaching out to one of the trusted sellers on the forum like davidsw or takuya. They often have or can get you the watch you want, new or preowned, at a better price than dealing with an AD.

8 January 2018, 02:00 AM	#3
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	There's no such model as ladies DJ 36.

8 January 2018, 02:06 AM	#4
mklam Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Melbourne Posts: 71	Slightly offended by the term 'ladies Datejust 36'...

8 January 2018, 04:19 PM	#10
kearez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 36000FT Posts: 701	I wear a 36 Datejust lots of great looking combos out there for everyone. Men and Women

9 January 2018, 01:05 AM	#11
agurkas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 3	Ended up going to AD in NH with the SO and she vent for the 36 fluted dial version with jubilee. Her being very tall (just like I am), it actually works very nicely, compared to more "thrilly" ones. Oyster bracelet is definitely look too masculine on her. Jubilee was a lot more elegant.

9 January 2018, 03:08 AM	#15
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	The only DJ variant which may be geared predominantly towards females, IMO, would be the flower motif dial. The white dialed version posted in this thread would like right at home on any wrist

9 January 2018, 11:22 AM	#19
tamiya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Willy Location: AU, SG, MY Posts: 1,248	Actually no, I recall wandering through some local dealer in the past year that had a section in his case labelled "ladies DJ". Just traditional DJs in all usual sizes with dials other than white/black/blue/silver some with bling some without... there was even one on a coloured shiny patent leather strap too I think. Wasn't looking closely.

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