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Old 20 August 2024, 06:43 AM   #31
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If it's your first Rolex I'd go versatile with Silver. If you already have a versatile watch and think of the new piece as an addition to your collection go Blue. Good luck with your choice. Hard to go wrong with either.
Yes first one :D

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Old 20 August 2024, 07:44 AM   #32
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Both are excellent choices to go with, however i'd pick the blue one, gives the watch a great contrast and a more dynamic experience.
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Old 20 August 2024, 10:12 AM   #33
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If this was my first luxury watch, I would go with the silver dial. More of a classic look.
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Old 20 August 2024, 11:13 AM   #34
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Silver all day long. My opinion... I normally wouldn't have thought so until I recently tried it in person (didn't buy, it was used and they were asking 13K...nope). I'd have a hard time deciding between silver and black, actually. Blue would be my third choice, and I do like it.

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Old 20 August 2024, 11:40 AM   #35
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I think the blue is gorgeous
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Old 21 August 2024, 04:35 AM   #36
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They both look nice but if I had to choose, I would select silver.
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Old 21 August 2024, 04:41 AM   #37
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As someone who chose a blue baton DJ41 over a silver dial, I can tell you that I wish I would have gone silver. As some others have mentioned there is more depth to the silver dial that can't be captured in photos. I am going to be sourcing a silver dial to swap out the blue!

Silver with the smooth bezel and jubilee is a stunning classic combo. Congrats in advance!
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Old 21 August 2024, 04:46 AM   #38
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First - forget about the price changes because it's minor relative to the overall price.
Now that it's no longer a factor, you can focus on what truly matters to you.

If you're having seconds, it's likely because you want something else a bit more. Perhaps consider the settings in which you're wearing your watch - are you more of a dressed up person or more casual?

I believe silver is more versatile - blue would feel a bit more sporty. Either way, it'll be a great timepiece. Do you plan to get another watch down the road? Will you rotate what you wear? I think these questions will help point you in a direction.
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Old 21 August 2024, 06:44 AM   #39
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I'd go with your first instinct, Silver.
More versatile, and I think the best dial for the smooth/jubilee configuration.

Let us know what you decide
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Old 21 August 2024, 07:11 AM   #40
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Thanks guys,

I went to the AD today (Bucherer) and I saw the watch, the lady was so nice and we talked about a lot of things for nearly half an hour.

She advised me to take a few days to think about it.

I simply told her that I tried the blue one and was hesitating a bit.

Blue and Green are nice but nothing crazy either... she told me that I could swap out the dial for 300 bucks after 5 years, if I wanted to..

Here is a short clip.

https://youtube.com/shorts/GYRxCCitx...nnvyAchA6nCiw7
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Old 21 August 2024, 07:14 AM   #41
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First - forget about the price changes because it's minor relative to the overall price.
Now that it's no longer a factor, you can focus on what truly matters to you.

If you're having seconds, it's likely because you want something else a bit more. Perhaps consider the settings in which you're wearing your watch - are you more of a dressed up person or more casual?

I believe silver is more versatile - blue would feel a bit more sporty. Either way, it'll be a great timepiece. Do you plan to get another watch down the road? Will you rotate what you wear? I think these questions will help point you in a direction.
I have a white roman Stowa Marine, as my dress watch (that I wear with a suit, I work in finance, 34 yo) and a blue Christopher ward GMT Diver.

I prefer the Datejust over the explorer as it's more vibrant and less dull.

My wirst is 15.5cm so I can't pull of anything else that a 36 oyster ... I will buy A Santos but on the grey market as it's 1.5K less than retail. (so I don't need an AD)
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Old 21 August 2024, 09:51 AM   #42
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I’m wearing my silver dial DJ36 right now. Yes, it’s monochromatic, but I like that because it’s versatile and flies under the radar. I got mine with a smooth (domed) bezel on an oyster bracelet, so it does work well with pretty much whatever I wear.

The blue dial is stunning. If, however, you saw it in person and it didn’t stir your passions, no worries. These can look much different on our wrists than in photos.
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Old 21 August 2024, 09:53 AM   #43
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Love blue but silver looks bigger.
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Old 21 August 2024, 09:55 AM   #44
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Old 21 August 2024, 10:08 AM   #45
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I was not a big fan of the silver dial until I saw it in person. Now, I would not mind one . They have grown on me. They are sharp and look very sleek. I have a few blue dials and love them too. Either or you have to start somewhere and DJ are always in demand, plus you will have done some spend with the AD.

Which ever one you choose you will be happy, The DJ is a legend.

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Old 21 August 2024, 11:26 AM   #46
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Both are fantastic. I chose blue for the better contrast but, as others have said, silver is a little more versatile.


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Old 22 August 2024, 02:22 AM   #47
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I like both styles, monochromatic silver and contrasting blue. The former is dressier, quieter and more versatile, the latter is more sporty and out there.

I own a pt dial YM and a TT blue Sub. I appreciate them both, they complement each other well. I started with rhe YM and added the Bluesy later.

I'd pick the DJ silver dial now, wear it, enjoy it, and perhaps add a blue dial piece later on. Swapping the dial is of course another option.
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Old 22 August 2024, 04:17 AM   #48
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Blue for sure
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Old 22 August 2024, 04:25 AM   #49
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One Watch Collection Go Silver.
Multiple Watches Go Blue.
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Old 22 August 2024, 06:12 AM   #50
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One Watch Collection Go Silver.
Multiple Watches Go Blue.
High end or all watches ?

Good thinking.
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Old 22 August 2024, 06:14 AM   #51
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I like both styles, monochromatic silver and contrasting blue. The former is dressier, quieter and more versatile, the latter is more sporty and out there.

I own a pt dial YM and a TT blue Sub. I appreciate them both, they complement each other well. I started with rhe YM and added the Bluesy later.

I'd pick the DJ silver dial now, wear it, enjoy it, and perhaps add a blue dial piece later on. Swapping the dial is of course another option.
Buenas, thanks. even though your soccer teams kept beating us this year :D
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Old 22 August 2024, 06:47 AM   #52
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High end or all watches ?

Good thinking.
I'd say High End. But that's for me.
Your condition may vary.

That's what I love about watch collecting. There are no rules.
You do you!
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Old Today, 03:00 PM   #53
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I had both. What happened was I had the silver dial but I swapped out to the blue one. I went to a Rolex authorized service center and had The dial swapped. Rolex makes you wait five years after the initial purchase date of the watch before you can request a dial swap. Also an overhaul is required, even if you don’t want one you have to get one with the dial swap.

I definitely prefer the blue. The silver is clean and under the radar for the most part but that blue dial is beautiful and definitely is more eye catching than the silver one.
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