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haakon59 · 16 February 2008, 03:30 AM

Personally, I like the "newer" domed models (on the datejust and milgauss, for example). Now I may be wrong, they may merely be a re-introduced retro look, but regardless, I like it. But it seems that Rolex has been using fluted bezels for quite a few years, even if you look at vintage models back to the '60's, the majority that I have seen seem to all be fluted.

1. Has Rolex manufactured domed bezels before recently?
2. Which do you personally prefer? Domed or Fluted? Just curious.

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 03:33 AM

Fluted.....especially in white gold!!

haakon59 · 16 February 2008, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Fluted.....especially in white gold!!

I dreamed about buying a platinum Yacht Master a couple of nights ago--seems that I have that model on the brain!

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by haakon59

I dreamed about buying a platinum Yacht Master a couple of nights ago--seems that I have that model on the brain!

Here ya go, my friend....let me brain wash you a wee bit more!!

haakon59 · 16 February 2008, 03:49 AM

[QUOTE=JJ Irani;460082]Here ya go, my friend....let me brain wash you a wee bit more!!

Thanks for the great photos. I can feel the draining of my bank account now. . .

kcmo · 16 February 2008, 03:34 AM

I prefer fluted too!

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I prefer fluted too!

We know that, Karis!!

Dan Pierce · 16 February 2008, 03:40 AM

I like 'em all.

dP

kcmo · 16 February 2008, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

We know that, Karis!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 February 2008, 03:35 AM

The domed bezel was introduced on the DD in 2000, together with other changes of the DD: SOLID centre links (they looked solid before, but in fact weren't) and a slightly domed crystal. Later, the new clasp style of the DD came.

Personally, I'd prefer the polished "sharp" bezel to the domed one. But that's just my personal preference.

But my favourite will always be the fluted bezel.

JBat · 16 February 2008, 03:45 AM

Domed is my favorite.

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JBat

Domed is my favorite.

Especially if the cleavage is good!!

JBat · 16 February 2008, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Especially if the cleavage is good!!

Lisa · 16 February 2008, 07:07 AM

Bo, so there is a flat bezel and a domed bezel in addition to the fluted one? I had one AD tell me "flat" and "domed" were one in the same but I think they are indeed two different things.

Dan Pierce · 16 February 2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Bo, so there is a flat bezel and a domed bezel in addition to the fluted one? I had one AD tell me "flat" and "domed" were one in the same but I think they are indeed two different things.

I think the flat bezel is the style found on older DJ's like mine. The domed style is found on the newer style DJ's and DD's. Hope that's right.
dP

entropydave · 16 February 2008, 07:19 AM

Definitely domed for me-one of the deciding factors!

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 February 2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Bo, so there is a flat bezel and a domed bezel in addition to the fluted one? I had one AD tell me "flat" and "domed" were one in the same but I think they are indeed two different things.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I think the flat bezel is the style found on older DJ's like mine. The domed style is found on the newer style DJ's and DD's. Hope that's right.
dP

Yes, you are right, Dan. As stated, the domed bezel came with the new DD style in 2000.

Nice DJ example of a "sharp" (flat) polished bezel, btw., Dan.

Here are comparison pics of the two bezel styles (sources are on the pics. Last one has no source but is from my photobucket):

DOMED bezel examples:

"Sharp" / Flat bezel examples:

Thani · 16 February 2008, 06:11 PM

flutted all the way...

but not on yellow gold.. i like domed on yellow gold

Chris B · 16 February 2008, 07:28 AM

I'll say engine turned

Loved the way Platty got in on the act JJ,

Great pics pal

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

I'll say engine turned

Loved the way Platty got in on the act JJ,

Great pics pal

cmr · 16 February 2008, 04:32 PM

i defiantly don't like the domed bezel. it looks plain and drab to me. the fluted bezel glitters when the light reflects across it and just says rolex!!

@ jj

those are some killer shots of platty! you keep that up and i will have to buy one for myself, my wife already wants one. lol

topcat30093 · 16 February 2008, 03:02 PM

Definitely fluted

nikhsub1 · 16 February 2008, 04:59 PM

I much prefer the domed (JJ's head) bezel. Fluted looks too busy for my liking.

astcell · 16 February 2008, 05:27 PM

Thunderbird!

CPTL · 16 February 2008, 06:02 PM

I think it depends on what you're buying it for.

If I were buying only one watch, and wanted a completely understated, classic Rolex for casual or dress--SS DJ with domed bezel on oyster would be perfect.

However, if you want the quintessential Rolex DJ to wear as a dress watch, it has to be fluted bezel and jubillee.

Also, as a general rule, I think fluted goes with jubillee, and domed goes better with oyster. My opinion.

buz-lh · 16 February 2008, 09:08 PM

I prefer the fluted with the Jubilee and domed with the Oyster bracelet. However, I tried on a platinum Day/Date with domed bezel and it was classic.

Alex Stylianou · 16 February 2008, 09:19 PM

Fluted !

frostie · 16 February 2008, 10:41 PM

I like both of them

DavidHasselhoff · 16 February 2008, 10:43 PM

Fluted, but domed and flat is ok.

vukotab · 17 February 2008, 12:33 AM

Both types works for me...

16 February 2008, 03:30 AM	#1
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Bezel design: domed vs fluted, which is preferred? Personally, I like the "newer" domed models (on the datejust and milgauss, for example). Now I may be wrong, they may merely be a re-introduced retro look, but regardless, I like it. But it seems that Rolex has been using fluted bezels for quite a few years, even if you look at vintage models back to the '60's, the majority that I have seen seem to all be fluted. 1. Has Rolex manufactured domed bezels before recently? 2. Which do you personally prefer? Domed or Fluted? Just curious.

16 February 2008, 03:33 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Fluted.....especially in white gold!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 February 2008, 03:40 AM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,191	I like 'em all. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

16 February 2008, 03:35 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The domed bezel was introduced on the DD in 2000, together with other changes of the DD: SOLID centre links (they looked solid before, but in fact weren't) and a slightly domed crystal. Later, the new clasp style of the DD came. Personally, I'd prefer the polished "sharp" bezel to the domed one. But that's just my personal preference. But my favourite will always be the fluted bezel. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 February 2008, 04:32 PM	#21
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i defiantly don't like the domed bezel. it looks plain and drab to me. the fluted bezel glitters when the light reflects across it and just says rolex!! @ jj those are some killer shots of platty! you keep that up and i will have to buy one for myself, my wife already wants one. lol __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

16 February 2008, 03:49 AM	#5
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	[QUOTE=JJ Irani;460082]Here ya go, my friend....let me brain wash you a wee bit more!! Thanks for the great photos. I can feel the draining of my bank account now. . .

16 February 2008, 03:34 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I prefer fluted too!

16 February 2008, 03:45 AM	#11
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Domed is my favorite.

16 February 2008, 07:07 AM	#14
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Bo, so there is a flat bezel and a domed bezel in addition to the fluted one? I had one AD tell me "flat" and "domed" were one in the same but I think they are indeed two different things.

16 February 2008, 07:19 AM	#16
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Definitely domed for me-one of the deciding factors!

16 February 2008, 07:28 AM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I'll say engine turned Loved the way Platty got in on the act JJ, Great pics pal

16 February 2008, 03:02 PM	#22
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,450	Definitely fluted

16 February 2008, 04:59 PM	#23
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	I much prefer the domed (JJ's head) bezel. Fluted looks too busy for my liking.

16 February 2008, 05:27 PM	#24
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Thunderbird!

16 February 2008, 06:02 PM	#25
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I think it depends on what you're buying it for. If I were buying only one watch, and wanted a completely understated, classic Rolex for casual or dress--SS DJ with domed bezel on oyster would be perfect. However, if you want the quintessential Rolex DJ to wear as a dress watch, it has to be fluted bezel and jubillee. Also, as a general rule, I think fluted goes with jubillee, and domed goes better with oyster. My opinion.

16 February 2008, 09:08 PM	#26
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I prefer the fluted with the Jubilee and domed with the Oyster bracelet. However, I tried on a platinum Day/Date with domed bezel and it was classic. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

16 February 2008, 09:19 PM	#27
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Fluted !

16 February 2008, 10:41 PM	#28
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I like both of them __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

16 February 2008, 10:43 PM	#29
DavidHasselhoff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 312	Fluted, but domed and flat is ok.

17 February 2008, 12:33 AM	#30
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Both types works for me...

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