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Old 10 April 2008, 03:32 PM   #1
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What is the Classic Datejust Look?

There was a thread recently asking "Why no Datejust Love?" and in it I suggested the plethora of Datejust faces, metals, bracelets and sizes meant there wasn't a classic look.

But maybe I'm wrong. What do you think are the classic Datejust combinations of size, face, bracelet and metal(s)?
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Old 10 April 2008, 04:07 PM   #2
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Here is what I consider classic. My TT DJ and a sweet woman by my side.
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Old 10 April 2008, 04:18 PM   #3
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There are so many "classic looks" it's hard to keep track.

The SS with Silver Roman Dial, Jubilee band, Fluted bezel
The TT with Champaign Stick dial, Jubilee band, Fluted bezel
The SS with White Stick or Roman Dial, Jubilee band, Fluted bezel
The SS with Blue Roman Dial, Jubilee band, Fluted bezel

just to start ......
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Old 10 April 2008, 04:36 PM   #4
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Old 10 April 2008, 08:34 PM   #5
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Very nice.
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Old 10 April 2008, 11:16 PM   #6
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Ron is spot on. Mike, that is a great shot of a great watch.
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Old 11 April 2008, 04:40 AM   #7
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Beautiful. I have that same DJ. What year is yours?
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Old 10 April 2008, 04:41 PM   #8
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Brian I can't argue with that look at all especially a great lady by your side.

My personal favourite is the Datejust 1601 model with a black dial.

It is soo sweet:

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Old 10 April 2008, 05:00 PM   #9
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I consider classic look the TT version of the datejust with the golden colour dial
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Old 10 April 2008, 05:13 PM   #10
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I consider classic look the TT version of the datejust with the golden colour dial
I agree with Veltisko. The classic design of the DJ and probably the most recognizable too is the TT DJ with champagne dial, fluted bezel, and a jubilee bracelet. The dial also likely has either diamonds, roman numerals, or stick hour markers.
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Old 10 April 2008, 05:14 PM   #11
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I agree with Veltisko. The classic design of the DJ and probably the most recognizable too is the TT DJ with champagne dial, fluted bezel, and a jubilee bracelet. The dial also likely has either diamonds, roman numerals, or stick hour markers.
So it's called the champange dial

Thanks a lot for the info i always forget the name
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Old 10 April 2008, 05:17 PM   #12
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Whoops I noticed I spelled your name wrong Velitsko in my previous post. My apologies to you my friend.

Yes, the gold dial is called the champagne dial.
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Old 10 April 2008, 05:18 PM   #13
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Classic DJ look?

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Old 10 April 2008, 05:40 PM   #14
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Whoops I noticed I spelled your name wrong Velitsko in my previous post. My apologies to you my friend.

Yes, the gold dial is called the champagne dial.
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Old 10 April 2008, 05:43 PM   #15
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Whoops I noticed I spelled your name wrong Velitsko in my previous post. My apologies to you my friend.
That's OK Jerome, he's sometimes referred to as "Fostie" as well.

People are always getting his name wrong.
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Old 10 April 2008, 09:33 PM   #16
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I consider classic look the TT version of the datejust with the golden colour dial
100% Agree!!! I really love my DJ!!!
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Old 10 April 2008, 07:36 PM   #17
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i found the latest datejust is just not the tatse it used to be....members posted above are the real datejust which symbolic rolex-the-watch-best-in-world.
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Old 10 April 2008, 08:59 PM   #18
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i like a DJ with sapphire crystal, two tone, with black dial, and gold stick markers!
CLASSIC, and you can take that to the bank!
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Old 11 April 2008, 01:11 AM   #19
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i like a DJ with sapphire crystal, two tone, with black dial, and gold stick markers!
CLASSIC, and you can take that to the bank!
best, dan

I agree.
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Old 11 April 2008, 01:43 AM   #20
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I agree.
SWEET!!!

Almost like my blk dialed TOG
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Old 11 April 2008, 01:33 AM   #21
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My choice would be this combo as the classic look.
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Old 11 April 2008, 01:34 AM   #22
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My choice would be this combo as the classic look.
Beautiful Mort!!!!
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Old 11 April 2008, 01:36 AM   #23
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LOVE the DJ line.....to me, a classic DJ has the jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel...diamonds, romans, or stick dial (not a fan of arabics).

My current....



and my 'no longer'......still have a soft spot for her though!

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Old 11 April 2008, 05:16 AM   #24
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+1 I second that DJ.....as my wife and I both have that watch ! with new style hidden clasp jubiliee's.....


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Old 11 April 2008, 01:56 AM   #25
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I have always thought the most "classic" look for the Dat3e Just is the SS-14K with gold face and bars or diamonds.
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Old 11 April 2008, 02:19 AM   #26
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I would vote for two:
TT DJ champagne dial Jubilee with stick markers fluted bezel
SS DJ Silver Dial Oyster with Stick Markers smooth bezel
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Old 11 April 2008, 02:27 AM   #27
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Old 11 April 2008, 02:45 AM   #28
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Here are a couple...

My old 1980 model


And slightly newer 2002 SS/WG bezel model...Romans are ALWAYS classic in my opinion.


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Those last two pics are absolutely top-notch stuff, Paul!!
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