Datejust is the most Iconic Rolex ?

[javier]

Classic iconic = DJ 36 mm
Sporty iconic = Submariner

[Maleg]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I'd probably say it's the Submariner style watch. Very often copied as well.

The Datejust is a big seller but I don't think it's design has been copied that much. There's a ton of watches that look somewhat like it but when you see them you don't say, that looks like a Rolex.

With the Submariner you see that style and know it's either a Rolex or a copy of one.

That's probably my argument.

I saw a lot more DJ looking off brands than divers. They used to be very common. Now everything is plastic or digital, but amongst the OG watch wearers the DJ copycat is everywhere.

Caveat, sometimes the actual DJ’s don’t look like a DJ.

[DAGMoney]

I think you're right.

While the D/D is also an icon, there are far fewer of them out there. The two tone DJ is the timeless, best looking Rolex out there.

[Old Expat Beast]

Iconic is a subjective and overused word, but if in this case iconic = common, then I would say yes.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Yobber76

As a person who knew nothing about Rolex watches when I was young, who didn't know anyone personally that owned a Rolex, when you saw the YG DD from across the room, (usually on a big shot) you knew it was a Rolex. You knew it was expensive and not everyone could own one. You couldn't say that about the DJ or the Sub. I'm not talking about sales numbers, I'm talking about a non watch, non Rolex person being impressed/ in awe. It's always been the DD.

I mean we all had our own experiences. If I saw that growing up I wouldn’t think DD, DJ, or whatever. I just thought that was some old dude with a chessy old gold watch! When I see that now I think probably fake. Most people I know loaded loaded have an Apple Watch.

[Boopie]

Originally Posted by Mystro

DJ is the best seller for sure over the years. The general public is exposed to that look more even in advertising.

Correct.

I agree DJ/DD most iconic.

The Rolex clocks at the LAX terminals are of the DJ, fluted bezel.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Boopie

Correct.

I agree DJ/DD most iconic.

The Rolex clocks at the LAX terminals are of the DJ, fluted bezel.

The Rolex airport (and Wimbledon) clocks don't have date windows. At least the ones I've seen.

[georgew]

I'm not sure that the general public (non WIS types like here) can spot the difference between a DD and DJ - I can't from 5+ feet away with just a quick look (a good 5 - 10 sec look maybe). That said, either 1 is the most easily and quickly recognized "Rolex" watch to the public. In YG certainly either get instant recognition, and in TT pretty much the same in my view. I see significantly more DD & DJ (YG and TT) at our yacht club than I do subs (or any other rolex). There are a couple of subs I do spot on occasion, as well as 1 TT daytona 116523).

[JRell]

Originally Posted by georgew

I'm not sure that the general public (non WIS types like here) can spot the difference between a DD and DJ - I can't from 5+ feet away with just a quick look (a good 5 - 10 sec look maybe). That said, either 1 is the most easily and quickly recognized "Rolex" watch to the public. In YG certainly either get instant recognition, and in TT pretty much the same in my view. I see significantly more DD & DJ (YG and TT) at our yacht club than I do subs (or any other rolex). There are a couple of subs I do spot on occasion, as well as 1 TT daytona 116523).

I mean in your yacht club obviously right? But they know what is a Rolex and what isn’t. Most people 100% do not know the difference between a DD, DJ, citizens, etc. Most people don’t know or care what your wear, let alone if it is a 10k watch or 40k. Hell 1k is a lot for most people. We live in a bubble. That is why I go back to what is iconic Rolex. Pretty much the cyclops and throw some gold in for fun.

[Kenny G]

The DJ and DD…in that order….outside of those, the sub.

[TimeAZ]

DJ is THE iconic Rolex. Especially on Jubilee, fluted, and cyclops.

[Scholar]

No other watch, let alone other Rolex, is as iconic as the Datejust.

For everyone mentioning the Day-Date, for the average onlooker they're indistinguishable.

[1259]

Ask anyone not on this board and everyone would say it’s a DJ.

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by Mystro

DJ is the best seller for sure over the years. The general public is exposed to that look more even in advertising.

I agree with this. Two tone datejusts were ubiquitous when many were growing up. Since it is also the best seller (and, therefore, one can argue most popular), it would seem that the DJ would qualify as most iconic.

[Colorado_kid]

TT DJ are awesome. Growing up, I would see these on the wrists of older family members and family friends and to me it was The Rolex.


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