Conflicted on dial color of DJ41

[JRell]

Blue for the win!

[Michael1968]

In my opinion blue

[Rolexforthewin]

Originally Posted by Sandpit

I find the blue suits the fluted bezel more and rhodium or black suit non-fluted more.

This is one of my favourite photos from Time and Tide:

Stunning!

[Weber35]

Originally Posted by mpct5011

Obviously the dial color choice is a very personal one, but I’ll give my $0.02. Since I owned a Datejust 41 white dial, fluted bezel w/ jubilee bracelet, I can speak from personal experience.

Before I bought it, I looked at all of the dial colors. My opinion is that the blue is beautiful, but I believe it will get old over time. The rhodium was the nicest one in person, but in certain light conditions, the hands weren’t easy to read against the dial color. The white was so crisp and clean, that’s the one I chose. However, I hated the combination I chose - fluted and jubilee. It was so blingy and jewelry-like, rather than just a nice watch.

I might be the opposite of everyone else, but I like the combinations of fluted w/oyster and smooth w/ jubilee. I think this provides the best balance.

Totally agree. I thought the fluted / jubilee was a little too flashy for me. And the less common combos seem to strike a better balance. I'm waiting on a fluted / oyster, which seems to be the best of both worlds (dressy / sporty).

[denmanproject]

Blue 100%

[Jackie Daytona]

I’d go rhodium. The rhodium smooth bezel combo for some reason just works fantastically. It’s one of the best DJ combinations IMO

[Golfbone]

It depends on what other watches you have but with the non fluted bezel I'd go with the Rhodium. I have a Rhodium OP39 and I love the way it seems to match anything you wear....picks up the color and just matches everything. You cannot go wrong with either.

[jb335]

I’d go rhodium


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[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Thanks for all the input everyone!! I am leaning towards blue because it was my first choice and I have had plenty of grey dial watches over the years. Both look fantastic, but will likely go with my gut. WHEN it arrives, who knows. But my AD checked in with me last week (versus the other way around) which is always a good sign.

This was 2 years ago.
What did you end up with?

[burnthesehills]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

This was 2 years ago.
What did you end up with?

I was offered both a bright blue and a slate grey dial DJ41 by my AD but holding out for a Wimbledon. In the meantime wearing a Breitling Superocean 42 white dial blue bezel. Not exactly a Rolex but a decent daily wear watch.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

I was offered both a bright blue and a slate grey dial DJ41 by my AD but holding out for a Wimbledon. In the meantime wearing a Breitling Superocean 42 white dial blue bezel. Not exactly a Rolex but a decent daily wear watch.

Nice one
Azzurro blue is worth a look. That’s my favourite datejust dial.

[Krash]

I think blue is most gorgeous dial of them all. However, I already have a blue dial watch, so I’d go with the slate dial. By the way, I’m pretty sure they changed the name from rhodium to slate.


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[AXi0N]

I'm in the same position as you as I want the DJ41 also but with fluted bezel. But I think I will choose the Rhodium as I already have the GMT BLNR and want some other colors.

Anyway, you can't go wrong with either one.

[Rad22]

Dark rhodium + Diamond Markers.... i am not biased or anything

[CaliBear]

I just can't understand getting a DJ with a smooth bezel. It's like getting a muscle car with a weak 4 cylinder engine. You're missing out on the best part.

[duquephart]

Those who lean towards blue fluted would do well to check out Globemaster. Stunning watch, much better movement, and you can actually get one.