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Old 15 April 2015, 07:52 AM   #1
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Opinion: Fluted or Smooth Bezel?
The fluted bezel on the Day Date and DateJust is legendary but I've grown to really love the smooth bezel as well. What's your thoughts?
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Old 15 April 2015, 07:57 AM   #2
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I loved the fluted bezels in pictures, but when I tried one on, I felt that it was just too "blingy". Shines too much for my taste.
Still looks great nevertheless!
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Old 15 April 2015, 10:20 AM   #3
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I loved the fluted bezels in pictures, but when I tried one on, I felt that it was just too "blingy". Shines too much for my taste.
Still looks great nevertheless!
Agree here all the way. I owned a 16234 but couldn't get used to the blingyness of the fluted bezel and jubilee. Now im shopping for a 16200 on oyster.

Obviously they're very different so you're personal preference is what matters.
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Old 15 April 2015, 07:59 AM   #4
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I've changed the fluted bezel on my 118239 to the smooth bezel for no other reason than personal preference. Both looks are nice though.
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:16 AM   #5
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Fluted is my favorite.
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:22 AM   #6
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Fluted more classical and dressier, smooth more sporty and modern, really depends on which look you prefer. I would get a DD and DJ in one of each.
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:08 AM   #7
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Fluted more classical and dressier, smooth more sporty and modern, really depends on which look you prefer. I would get a DD and DJ in one of each.
This! I went smooth.
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:24 AM   #8
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Fluted all the way
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:27 AM   #9
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Fluted, Smooth gives a more sportier impression (as Neil stated)
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:31 AM   #10
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Yep definitely smooth is sportier (I think works better with stick and Arabic dials in SS or WG). Fluted I think works best with Roman dial and if you go TT or YG.
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:14 AM   #11
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Yep definitely smooth is sportier (I think works better with stick and Arabic dials in SS or WG). Fluted I think works best with Roman dial and if you go TT or YG.
^^ well said
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:41 AM   #12
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Fluted all day every fay
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:43 AM   #13
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fluted for sure on the DJ2 and DD2, and DD. The 36mm DJ is a toss up to me.
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:48 AM   #14
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No help here...I like em both.
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Old 15 April 2015, 08:55 AM   #15
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I say smooth...fresh new look.
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:13 AM   #16
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Much prefer fluted. I think smooth is too plain looking.
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:16 AM   #17
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Fluted!

One of the very first Rolex watches that ever had me in awe was a fluted bezel datejust. When the light hits it just right there is nothing better!
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:18 AM   #18
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piepan! classy.
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:32 AM   #20
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:38 AM   #21
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fluted with diamonds.

whatever fits your tastes. fluted is more dressed up imo.
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:39 AM   #22
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Fluted :) Just love it
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:43 AM   #23
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Fluted :) Just love it
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:51 AM   #24
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Fluted more classical and dressier, smooth more sporty and modern, really depends on which look you prefer. I would get a DD and DJ in one of each.
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Yep definitely smooth is sportier (I think works better with stick and Arabic dials in SS or WG). Fluted I think works best with Roman dial and if you go TT or YG.
I think these two have nailed it.
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Old 15 April 2015, 09:58 AM   #25
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I really like and appreciate both for different reasons. Smooth is understated while the fluted definately exudes a flashier appearance.
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Old 15 April 2015, 10:03 AM   #26
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Smooth all the way
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Old 15 April 2015, 10:20 AM   #27
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Fluted for sure.
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Fluted... It is the signature of Rolex
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Old 15 April 2015, 10:36 AM   #30
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