Rolex Datejust II

[traGi]

Thank you for the review... i recently bought a DJII .. MADLY IN LOVE

[Snowdog]

great review
one of my favorites and on my list

[nfld]

Looking at purchasing a DATEJUSTII. This is my first move into this market. I am researching watches and the DJII looks good. I want a watch that I can wear to nice events but more importantly I want something like a Rolex Watch that I can hand down to my daughter if and when she has a son. A family keepsake.

I am 6'1" 210lbs just wondering if this 41mm DJII is too big for me and my average sized wrist. I like a fair size watch but I do not want a watch that is too big that it looks gawdy on my wrist and I then look like a rapper wanna be.

Suggestions/thoughts anyone??

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by nfld

Looking at purchasing a DATEJUSTII. This is my first move into this market. I am researching watches and the DJII looks good. I want a watch that I can wear to nice events but more importantly I want something like a Rolex Watch that I can hand down to my daughter if and when she has a son. A family keepsake.

I am 6'1" 210lbs just wondering if this 41mm DJII is too big for me and my average sized wrist. I like a fair size watch but I do not want a watch that is too big that it looks gawdy on my wrist and I then look like a rapper wanna be.

Suggestions/thoughts anyone??

Best way to tell is to try both the DJ and DJII on at your nearest AD and chose the one that best works for you.

[baybombers]

Originally Posted by nfld

Looking at purchasing a DATEJUSTII. This is my first move into this market. I am researching watches and the DJII looks good. I want a watch that I can wear to nice events but more importantly I want something like a Rolex Watch that I can hand down to my daughter if and when she has a son. A family keepsake.

I am 6'1" 210lbs just wondering if this 41mm DJII is too big for me and my average sized wrist. I like a fair size watch but I do not want a watch that is too big that it looks gawdy on my wrist and I then look like a rapper wanna be.

Suggestions/thoughts anyone??

I'm about the same height and weight. I walked into the AD expecting to buy a 36mm DJ and ended up feeling it was too small. I tried on the DateJust II and nknew almost immediately it was the right one for me. I'd suggest trying both on and making your decision on which feels the best to you.

[CH69]

Does anyone know if Rolex will ever make a pure SS DJII....find the SS/WG combi to blingy. Anyone feel that way as well?

Of cos, it will be better if the SS version will be cheaper than the current line-up of cos :p

[jedgeworth]

Originally Posted by esm

firstly, great review Chris!

as for the size, the DJII will satisify many people who finds the usual 36mm DJ too small for their wrist, NOT because the big watch fad thing

i too have tried the 36mm DJ many times and have always felt "something was missing"..... and i wanted to wait for the DJII to try before purchasing a DJ of some sort. for me, the DJII just felt "proper" for my 7.25" wrist. as soon as i tried 2 DJIIs on (1 x SS and 1 x TT), put the deposit down for a TT.

here is my 116333

Great Photo, perfect time piece.

[SamHawaii808]

Looks like this going to be my second Rolex watch.. loving it..

[pdpmojo]

Originally Posted by CH69

Does anyone know if Rolex will ever make a pure SS DJII....find the SS/WG combi to blingy. Anyone feel that way as well?

Of cos, it will be better if the SS version will be cheaper than the current line-up of cos :p

Yea its called the Milgauss.

But in all seriousness, its not the WG(which is only the bezel btw) that makes it shine(I refuse to use the "B" word), it's the fact that the bezel is fluted.

[Macgomez]

Great article Chris, thinking of buying the one with the blue Arabic numerals...
Have yet to try it on in the AD's.

Mac

[Jetjock]

My recent Indulgence.

[FourOFour]

Got Datejust II for Christmas. Second pic comparing the size of my Rolex against my Tag.

[sid8]

like the DJ

[topcat30093]

Nice looking DJII, what is the lume like on it?

[Rolex_99]

Originally Posted by topcat30093

Nice looking DJII, what is the lume like on it?

luminova but not super... Can really last the whole nite but not super bright unless you overcharge it.

[joe87]

How much heavier is the steel model compared to the orgional? I know the old model was around 5 or 6 ounces.

[skeetshooter]

Has anyone seen this with a jubilee bracelet?

[floater156]

Originally Posted by skeetshooter

Has anyone seen this with a jubilee bracelet?

The jubilee bracelet is not an option for the DJII. The DDII comes with a president bracelet.

[DCgator]

Originally Posted by floater156

The jubilee bracelet is not an option for the DJII. The DDII comes with a president bracelet.

I think not. Comes with PCLs as far as I know but not president bracelet.

[sam florio]

Thank you for a great review. I just picked up the black stick version on Thursday and I love it! My first Rolex.....thank you... Your review is spot on and went a long way to convincing me to try it on....when I did, I was hooked......thanks again

[Mrcheatle]

[DCgator]

Originally Posted by Mrcheatle

If that is the ivory dial tt DJII, it is my favorite dial of all new Rolex line up. So beautiful! Too bad Rolex does not offer it on the steel version. Sigh...

[dwayneiac2]

Love the pic!!

[waQstar]

Would love to have one with blue dial and smooth bezel all steel

[floater156]

In this review you say that the 41mm DJ isn't for you because it's too big. I read in one of your recent posts that you regret purchasing your 36mm datejust. Have you changed your mind at all on the DJII? Do you still consider it too big for your wrist?

[diveguy]

Really like them.

[haynjas]

Nice review - I favour the Grey/Black roman numeral dial at the mom.

[watchstuff]

holy thread revival, still nice looking time pieces tho.

[Bearmkt26]

Nice Review.

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by floater156

In this review you say that the 41mm DJ isn't for you because it's too big. I read in one of your recent posts that you regret purchasing your 36mm datejust. Have you changed your mind at all on the DJII? Do you still consider it too big for your wrist?

Only just noticed this - I have become more used to the Datejust II in terms of size, and I do think it looks handsome in its 116300 layout. Size-wise, 40mm + suits my wrist size best, but in terms of style, I prefer a slightly sportier watch these days - although I think the DJII is a better prospect for my wrist, the style of the watch isn't to my taste these days