Author Topic: Which One & Only Rolex: DateJust 2 (SS) or Submariner Date or GMT 2 (Read 47077 times)

STT1987 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 26, 2013, 05:47:06 PM »

GMT 2.
Two tone gold and stainless steel. Black ceramic bezel. Dressy and sporty IMO.

bryank · « **Reply #51 on:** January 26, 2013, 07:19:23 PM »

Very sound advice. The reason I ask this question is that I don't get the chance to drop-by the ADs whenever I got time cos I'm located in JB. No ADs here. Its either I travel up to KL or to Sg which I dread due to very ridiculous traffic jams at the causeway.

The reason I started this thread is bcos i wish to hear more opinions, the pros & cons, the vital points which I might overlook & recommendations before I head up to KL for THE PURCHASE.

I always understand, that nothing beats trying on the watches & see which sets my heart on fire. Honestly, if i didn't start this thread, I am sure I would have settled for the SS DJ2. But now I have learnt that THE ROLEX is actually the Sub. That has somehow changed my decision a bit as I'm not so sure the SS DJ2 is the right choice for me till I try it out at the AD in abt 2 weeks time.

bryank · « **Reply #52 on:** January 26, 2013, 07:31:07 PM »

Quote from: dpkong on January 26, 2013, 02:42:37 PM

It's best to find the watch you like the most and if it's above your present budget, wait until you have enough to get it. Always a bad idea to buy something within your budget, even if you don't really love it and find out later it doesn't appeal as much to you after some wear.

I have the resources to get something above my budget, and my budget is more abt how much I am willing to spend. I was a pretty disciplined fella (thrifty some may say) before got bitten by this watch bug. So spending RM20k+ on a watch, I gotta be pretty darn sure I get the watch I won't regret later. I might consider to spend a little bit more if needed but best not

. I'm just trying to reward myself after the effort I put in my work.

dpkong · « **Reply #53 on:** January 27, 2013, 06:57:17 AM »

THE ROLEX is actually the Daytona...

bryank · « **Reply #54 on:** January 27, 2013, 07:45:49 AM »

Walaueh, I googled "the most iconic Rolex" & the results points to Submariner No Date. How come its Daytona? Mind to enlighten me?

Af050263 · « **Reply #55 on:** January 27, 2013, 07:56:18 AM »

Quote from: bryank on January 27, 2013, 07:45:49 AM

Walaueh, I googled "the most iconic Rolex" & the results points to Submariner No Date. How come its Daytona? Mind to enlighten me?

It looks "cleaner" for sub no date. Still I love d date function.my choice still sub wit date.as for Daytona,is more higher end n it is chrono.anyway,just short list ur choice n try it in ad.left it and which stay in ur mind!go n grab it!my 2 cents

JPSP · « **Reply #56 on:** January 27, 2013, 08:40:59 AM »

My take is you go for sub.

1. DJ resale value is lower and less versatile if you match it with clothes
2. Forget explorer or gmt master since you don't travel for work and if likelihood you won't wear it when you holiday at other countries
3. Daytona - the most expensive model for Rolex but that doesn't mean it's THE watch. If you need a date function, this is not the watch for you. I didn't get this watch because I want a watch with date function

The question now is if you want the green sub or the black one

bryank · « **Reply #57 on:** January 27, 2013, 10:47:59 AM »

yeah, i agree. if i were to get a Sub later, i most probably would go for the Sub ND, cos looks cleaner & better balanced. never quite like the cyclops magnifier lens.

in regards to the Explorer, never quite catch my eyes, dunno why.

and of course Daytona is out of my league

me makan gaji only

i can see lots of Sub supporter here

maybe i'll become one later

dpkong · « **Reply #58 on:** January 27, 2013, 10:54:01 AM »

Quote from: bryank on January 27, 2013, 07:45:49 AM

Walaueh, I googled "the most iconic Rolex" & the results points to Submariner No Date. How come its Daytona? Mind to enlighten me?

Submariner No Date is iconic because of the links to Comex and James Bond and it's the only model that has barely changed since it was introduced.

And I don't think the Daytona is the most expensive model for Rolex. The Yachtmaster 2 and Sky Dweller would hold those places if they were ever released in steel only (assuming we are only talking about steel models).

Once you catch the Daytona bug, you would agree it is THE Rolex.

dpkong · « **Reply #59 on:** January 27, 2013, 10:58:43 AM »

Quote from: bryank on January 27, 2013, 10:47:59 AM

and of course Daytona is out of my league me makan gaji only

So you do like it but cost is the factor? Save a bit more and it's within reach. Don't settle for a lower model just because of budget. Once you own one, your eyes will wander for the next.

bryank · « **Reply #60 on:** January 27, 2013, 11:06:41 AM »

Quote from: dpkong on January 27, 2013, 10:58:43 AM

Quote from: bryank on January 27, 2013, 10:47:59 AM

and of course Daytona is out of my league me makan gaji only

So you do like it but cost is the factor? Save a bit more and it's within reach. Don't settle for a lower model just because of budget. Once you own one, your eyes will wander for the next.

No la bro, never considered the Daytona. Not in the near future.

I guess I can count the DJ2 out now. Most probably the Black Sub or GMT2. But have to try them out first.

vinorus · « **Reply #61 on:** January 27, 2013, 11:37:25 AM »

Daytona and Milgauss are special to me. Sport watch with case similar to Rolex dress watch.
Classic yet sporty.

STT1987 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 27, 2013, 12:43:57 PM »

This thread needs more pics:
A quick pic - sorry for the rumpled appearance.
I just woke it up from sleeping in the watch box.

If it has to be a singular Rolex, this is mine - the two tone stainless steel/gold GMT 2. IMHO, it's dressy and sporty at the same time. The role of "Iconic no-date chronograph" in my collection has been taken by the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch.

bryank · « **Reply #63 on:** January 28, 2013, 11:32:36 AM »

Wah, Gold GMT is too much for me leh.... but looks very nice

initially i did consider the Milgauss to but later opted to SS DJ2 as to me, they are more dressy

Calibr · « **Reply #64 on:** January 28, 2013, 12:30:48 PM »

Check out the Mechants' Sales Corner.. you can get very good deals there, and the merchants' references are usually first rate!

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #65 on:** January 28, 2013, 02:14:25 PM »

Get the DJ? With Arabic dial

lumes blue and cool to the max

GMTmaster · « **Reply #66 on:** January 28, 2013, 03:46:33 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on January 28, 2013, 02:14:25 PM

Get the DJ? With Arabic dial lumes blue and cool to the max

Terrence2 :Which part of the watch is lumed with the Arabic Dial?

bryank · « **Reply #67 on:** January 28, 2013, 07:23:31 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on January 28, 2013, 02:14:25 PM

Get the DJ? With Arabic dial lumes blue and cool to the max

Bro, care to post some pics?

ivanpei · « **Reply #68 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:39:35 PM »

Quote from: STT1987 on January 27, 2013, 12:43:57 PM

This thread needs more pics:
A quick pic - sorry for the rumpled appearance.
I just woke it up from sleeping in the watch box.

If it has to be a singular Rolex, this is mine - the two tone stainless steel/gold GMT 2. IMHO, it's dressy and sporty at the same time. The role of "Iconic no-date chronograph" in my collection has been taken by the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch.

I love this model, IMO the nicest looking 2 tone Rolex out there. The gold Numbering on the dial really makes it POP.

For stainless steel only, in order of blinginess:

Datejust 2 -> GMT2 -> Sub

One of my bosses has the fluted bezel DJ2. REALLY BLING. When I'm speaking to him, the fluted bezel just jumps out and is super shiny. And for most people, fluted bezel= Rolex.

GMT2 is practical, has a nice extra feature. Quite similar to the sub other than the numbering on the bezel and the polished centre links. Another boss wearing this, bracelet pretty bling, but not too over. Definitely noticeable.

Sub is the most boring, common and practical. Unlike the GMT which is hard to set (no quick-set date, annoying & GMT hand also mafan to adjust). Sub is THE man's Rolex, but it's pretty boring lar.

It's up to ur heart, don't settle on "normal". For example I was choosing between the Planet Ocean & Seamaster Chronodiver. Since "the" Omega diver was the Planet Ocean, I was tempted to get it even though I thought it was boring. In the end, I ended up with the Chronodiver because I loved the blue bezel & Chrono function as well as the "bling-bling" bond bracelet. Sometimes love for bling > safe and practical.

mr.jim · « **Reply #69 on:** February 20, 2013, 09:04:07 AM »

I would definitely go for Rolex Datejust II.

The sub is a nice watch but DJII is a very nice watch. Just go to AD and give it a try and see which one sing to you the most!

oldae · « **Reply #70 on:** February 20, 2013, 09:16:32 AM »

i would pick either datejust 2 or Sub....

rockdaman · « **Reply #71 on:** February 20, 2013, 10:31:58 AM »

i must say the reflected sunlight on my wife's white gold fluted bezel is

sk-evo · « **Reply #72 on:** February 21, 2013, 02:20:00 PM »

Submariner......

IWCking · « **Reply #73 on:** February 21, 2013, 08:50:32 PM »

Quote from: JPSP on January 27, 2013, 08:40:59 AM

My take is you go for sub.

1. DJ resale value is lower and less versatile if you match it with clothes
2. Forget explorer or gmt master since you don't travel for work and if likelihood you won't wear it when you holiday at other countries
3. Daytona - the most expensive model for Rolex but that doesn't mean it's THE watch. If you need a date function, this is not the watch for you. I didn't get this watch because I want a watch with date function

The question now is if you want the green sub or the black one

+1. For submariner, I will only consider submariner with date.

The Godzilla · « **Reply #74 on:** February 21, 2013, 09:09:55 PM »

never consider this one arr ?

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Author Topic: Which One & Only Rolex: DateJust 2 (SS) or Submariner Date or GMT 2 (Read 47077 times)