DJ 41 vs. DJ II

[Bigsykedaddy]

Hey guys. I went to one of my local ADs this past weekend to check out the new stainless steel DJ 41 in person. I am still waiting for them to get a rhodium / smooth / oyster configuration. I figured I'd still check out the blue dial because I used to own the same configuration in the DJ II and it would make for a good comparison pic to those interested.

While I am still going to wait to see the rhodium dial in person before making my decision, I am now leaning towards the DJ 36 in the silver stick, fluted bezel, oyster bracelet combo. I hope everyone had a great weekend

[oldblock]

I went Silver, smooth, jubilee
I like so much I want to get Blue (or black), fluted, oyster!!

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by oldblock

I went Silver, smooth, jubilee
I like so much I want to get Blue (or black), fluted, oyster!!

Yeah they're pretty awesome watches. Can't wait to see the Rhodium in person

[Old Expat Beast]

The 36 would be a better fit for your wrist, IMO.

[Gaijin]

Excellent side by side, thanks. I would hold off on the DJ 36 until you have a chance to strap on the Rhodium 41 to see how you like it.

[AASH]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The 36 would be a better fit for your wrist, IMO.

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[AK797]

DJ41 looks fine on you, I'd go for that with all the nice updates.

[samson66]

Both look excellent on you IMO.

Would be interested to see the 36 on you next to a picture with either the 41 or II

[doramas]

Datejust 36

[brandrea]

DJ 41 with movement updates would be my pick. You can probably get a very good deal on the DJ2 though ..

[Syed117]

I saw them both side by side over the weekend and I didn't really understand how much more I like the DJ41 until they were next to each other.

It might just be the picture making proportions look off, but Adam might be correct about the 36 being a better fit if you wrist size is small.

[Brizzybrad]

I never considered the DJII but the 41 is a different story. It has the classic lines and wears smaller than the 40mm sports range. Once I tried on the 41 I knew I would end up getting one. I'm also very impressed with the feedback on the new movement. I'm looking forward to an incoming in the near future!

[JSolano305]

To me the blue on DJ41 is much better. Plus I do prefer the smaller batons.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by JSolano305

To me the blue on DJ41 is much better. Plus I do prefer the smaller batons.

The blue is identical on the DJII; the difference is the angle the watch wrt both the camera and the incident light. The blue can appear as so many different shades ranging from black to royal. I still like the DJII better. the 41 is just too meek imho.

[JSolano305]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

The blue is identical on the DJII; the difference is the angle the watch wrt both the camera and the incident light. The blue can appear as so many different shades ranging from black to royal. I still like the DJII better. the 41 is just too meek imho.

Really? I believe I read here some saying its different.

[jaySL350]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The 36 would be a better fit for your wrist, IMO.

congrats on your incoming and eventual choice,,,
Bearing in mind what Paddi posted,,,,
pic below is of my dj2 on my 7inch wrist,,,
sorry bout pic quality but hope its helpful,,
I concour Hogwld,for me the blues seem identical in both,
my dial looks more purple then the same spec watch above in a different light,,jay
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[homerish]

Its a different blue no doubt about it I saw them in my AD and the dj2 blue is lighter and different shade than that of the dj41

[ras47]

I prefer the 41. It just looks cleaner to me.

[jaySL350]

Originally Posted by homerish

Its a different blue no doubt about it I saw them in my AD and the dj2 blue is lighter and different shade than that of the dj41

its interesting as i believe there were posts saying the dj2 blue dial is darker then the dj41 unless i got that wrong
still both beautiful blues ,,same or different,,jay

[samson66]

Agree that the blue completely changes shades based in lighting. It's a great color. Love my II but appreciate the 41 as well.




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[Pacheco]

DJ41 without a doubt!!

[Mystro]

DJII as it looks more modern and masculine. I just find it more sporty.

[Hodog16]

Good comparison pictures. I prefer thinner batons so 41 would be my choice.

On a side note when I first got into Rolexes, I preferred the smooth bezel. Now that I have my DD40 I'd only consider fluted. Funny how that works out.

I know you have your eyes set on a DD40 eventually so I'd go fluted for sure.

[Wllnv19]

The 41 looks great on you

[Etschell]

I'd go dj 41. I cannot stand the dj 2. Worst fitting rolex on me ever.

[AK797]

I'm pretty sure they are the same blue colour, not much point Rolex spending money on developing a slightly different shade when the previous was already very popular.

[Bigsykedaddy]

Thanks for all the input everyone, I appreciate it. I used to own the DJ II but I sold it after a few weeks because something was off and I couldn't figure out what it was. That was until I saw the DJ 41 (two tone) in person. I realized that the proportions were off (to me at least.) Once I heard rumors of the DJ 41 releasing in Stainless Steel I got rid of the DJ II immediately.

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The 36 would be a better fit for your wrist, IMO.

Yeah I am pretty sure I agree. I should have taken a picture of the 36 on my wrist but I forgot to. The DJ 36 is such a classic watch you can't really go wrong (IMO)

Originally Posted by Gaijin

Excellent side by side, thanks. I would hold off on the DJ 36 until you have a chance to strap on the Rhodium 41 to see how you like it.

Thanks man, yeah I still want to see the rhodium in person before making my final decision, however it looks like I'm leaning 36 at the moment

Originally Posted by Hodog16

Good comparison pictures. I prefer thinner batons so 41 would be my choice.

On a side note when I first got into Rolexes, I preferred the smooth bezel. Now that I have my DD40 I'd only consider fluted. Funny how that works out.

I know you have your eyes set on a DD40 eventually so I'd go fluted for sure.

Yeah I agree about the thinner batons on the DJ 41, and as far as fluted vs smooth goes I really do like them both. Yeah I am saving the DD 40 until my 40th birthday (if I can actually hold off that long is another story lmfao) and I will absolutely without a doubt go fluted for that sucker

Originally Posted by Etschell

I'd go dj 41. I cannot stand the dj 2. Worst fitting rolex on me ever.

Yeah I agree with you as well, I should have posted in the OP that the DJ II in the picture is one I used to own. I sold it after wearing it for a couple of weeks because the proportions were off to me.

[yessir69]

DJ41>DJ2

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[Maiden]

Trust your gut the 36 mm is perfectly proportioned.

[GMT Aviator]

Love my blue dial DJ2 and to my knowledge, the blue of the 41 is the same as the DJ2.