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Title: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: panlex on July 08, 2014, 04:09:39 PM: I used to shy away from Datejust but after reading a review, it totally changed my mind. Now I like the simplicity and history of DJ.

But now between Datejust and Datejust II, what significant differences are there between the two? Which one do you prefer and why?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: meoramri on July 08, 2014, 05:27:48 PM: My personal preference is the larger DJ II.
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: kenji1903 on July 08, 2014, 06:02:51 PM: Quote from: panlex on July 08, 2014, 04:09:39 PM
I used to shy away from Datejust but after reading a review, it totally changed my mind. Now I like the simplicity and history of DJ.

But now between Datejust and Datejust II, what significant differences are there between the two? Which one do you prefer and why?

Thanks.
mind sharing the review?
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: Yoda on July 08, 2014, 06:14:59 PM: Yeah share your review that convince you. I might be convince (poison) too by you too.
;D
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: panlex on July 08, 2014, 07:40:14 PM: Haha… don't blame me if you are poisoned like what it did to me :)

Here's the review:
http://hodinkee.com/blog/rolex-datejust-review

Before seeing this review, I thought DJ was an old man's watch (even though I belong to this group myself). I never thought DJ looks so classy until this review. The author must have done a damn good job.

BTW, what's the price for a brand new DJ 116234 here in Malaysia?
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: Yoda on July 08, 2014, 07:54:58 PM: Woooh got your poison that's serious poison. Now I want one, 116234 Jubilee white dial as it looks evergreen classic.

PM me the price if you got one :HammerHead:
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: panlex on July 08, 2014, 07:57:00 PM: Told you… :Laughing_on_floor:

I prefer Oyster bracelet. Also PM me if you have a pre-owned 116234 or 16234!

Quote from: Yoda on July 08, 2014, 07:54:58 PM
Woooh got your poison that's serious poison. Now I want one, 116234 Jubilee white dial as it looks evergreen classic.

PM me the price if you got one :HammerHead:
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: Yoda on July 09, 2014, 06:37:52 AM: saw two preowned in the classified section
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: hanz079 on July 09, 2014, 07:21:37 AM: For the Datejust range, I would prefer 36mm...
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: D'Andy on July 09, 2014, 08:22:11 AM: I would go with the 36mm Datejust- and if possible, a vintage one for the dome crystal. Datejust is a classic design and gentleman dress watch after all, so 36mm is just nice, IMHO. For a bigger dial size, I'll look at the sportier offerings from Rolex such as the Submariner and SD 4000. Just my 2 sen.

Here's my vintage 1601 from the 70s saying "Hi!" :)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aZgaDDIALBw/Uz_bQ72Y_ZI/AAAAAAAAC7w/GuzFFSfK65M/s1600/_4051025.JPG)
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: jacky8888 on July 09, 2014, 08:47:39 AM: i prefer 36mm too.

41mm is too big for a dress watch..
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: kenji1903 on July 09, 2014, 09:17:34 AM: Quote from: panlex on July 08, 2014, 07:40:14 PM
Haha… don't blame me if you are poisoned like what it did to me :)

Here's the review:
http://hodinkee.com/blog/rolex-datejust-review

Before seeing this review, I thought DJ was an old man's watch (even though I belong to this group myself). I never thought DJ looks so classy until this review. The author must have done a damn good job.

BTW, what's the price for a brand new DJ 116234 here in Malaysia?
thanks bro! the wrist shots are amazing ;D

maybe i've seen mostly two tones or gold ones on jubilee... which explains why the "uncle" perception :P

the white gold fluted bezel on oyster is quite a looker
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: contender on July 09, 2014, 10:09:25 AM: Quote from: jacky8888 on July 09, 2014, 08:47:39 AM
i prefer 36mm too.

41mm is too big for a dress watch..

Agreed, 41mm is way too big for dress watch ... mind you the SubC is only 40mm ...... the 36mm DJ is the one but on the oyster bracelet would be nice, well not to say the jubliee bracelet not nice, okay also lar. :Cheers:
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: dualcarb on July 09, 2014, 10:18:02 AM: I vote for the 36mm as well...nothing beats that classic look, size and for a dress watch 41 is a little over the top.

DC
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: panlex on July 09, 2014, 12:54:39 PM: Quote from: kenji1903 on July 09, 2014, 09:17:34 AM
Quote from: panlex on July 08, 2014, 07:40:14 PM
Haha… don't blame me if you are poisoned like what it did to me :)

Here's the review:
http://hodinkee.com/blog/rolex-datejust-review

Before seeing this review, I thought DJ was an old man's watch (even though I belong to this group myself). I never thought DJ looks so classy until this review. The author must have done a damn good job.

BTW, what's the price for a brand new DJ 116234 here in Malaysia?
thanks bro! the wrist shots are amazing ;D

maybe i've seen mostly two tones or gold ones on jubilee... which explains why the "uncle" perception :P

the white gold fluted bezel on oyster is quite a looker

Agreed with the explanation why we always think DJ is for ah pek. A change of bracelet makes DJ looks evergreen and classy.
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: panlex on July 09, 2014, 12:55:40 PM: Thanks for the feedback. Looks like all of you unanimously voted for DJ 36mm.
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: Calibr on July 09, 2014, 05:41:00 PM: I have had a DJ TT 36mm for many years.. I would pick the 41mm DJII for the contemporary dial colors, better lume and the updated 3136 movement. ;D
Title: Re: Datejust or Datejust II?
Post by: ExplorerII on July 11, 2014, 05:01:56 PM: Was considering the Datejust II. Looks great but seems on the large side in reality (and I am actually standard height at 1.77M).

Will be getting the Sub C ND instead, which in my opinion is the perfect size.