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Darren_Rolex · 10 December 2008, 09:04 AM

Hi

I am new to the forum.

I am looking to purchase my first Rolex before christmas, brand new for AD and as i currently wear a Breitling Colt, i am lookin for a dress watch.

I have almost settled on the datejust tt with a diamond dot dial for the following reasons.

Yachtmaster: My two friends have them in my favourite dial colours.
Submariner: Due for a change in model soon?
GMTII: Do not like the bezel, also a little too sporty after the breitling.

It was basically between the Yachtmaster tt and the datejust as both are watches i like at a similar price.

I was thinking a jubilee bracelet wit a black jub dial to set off the diamonds although i have never physically seen it, has anyone got any opinions?

The dial i tried was gold but they seem to be very common.

Any advice or opinions would be great, also photos of tt datejusts if poss.

Thanks

Bisquitlips · 10 December 2008, 09:07 AM

May I suggest the Yacht Master.

buz-lh · 10 December 2008, 09:40 AM

Lips, that is stunning. That dial alone is worth the price of the watch.

archie42 · 10 December 2008, 10:51 AM

Hello !
Archie here.... DateJust is a great way to go.....
Archie say GO FOR IT! - you will then have the same watch as Archie ! (and that can't be a bad thing)

DateJust in TT will also get a much bigger discount..... TT DATEJUST usually get a very good 10-20% off min!

My DateJust is model 16233 .... this is a touch smaller than the current model 116233.
Mine is from the early 90s.... and still looks great......

The DateJust is certainly a keeper.... and with diamonds...... WOW

Nica64 · 10 December 2008, 11:21 AM

Archie and Lips,

Beautiful watches!! what us can I say

chazha · 10 December 2008, 11:23 AM

Between a DJ and YM..
DJ for sure as a dresswatch. DJ is the most common model out there in the wild. However it is THE most regonized model among Rolex.

Cato · 10 December 2008, 11:46 AM

Definately a Datejust. I have a SS that I just love. Since I don't dive, fly much, climb mountains, race cars nor boats all the featurs offered in the other models are superfluous. I am going to get a new Subbie when the new models are released!

tommypit · 10 December 2008, 11:56 AM

HI
personally I like the datejust in ss with a white face and diamond bezel. also the large silver roman numerals make an impressive combonation.

Perdu · 10 December 2008, 12:14 PM

A TT DJ is the perfect dress watch. You could also get away with a TT Sub with the black face. They will have a new Sub out but that won't make the current one any less of a watch.

haakon59 · 10 December 2008, 01:31 PM

A TT Datejust would be a great watch. I personally favor the ones which have the roman numerals on the dials. As to color, this should be your own best estimation of which would go best with the clothing you typically wear. Best of luck.

Wolfgang427 · 10 December 2008, 02:38 PM

Nice watches guys.

Darren_Rolex · 10 December 2008, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the replies, so far they're much appreciated!

Any opinions on the jub dials?? esp in black?? photos would be great! i like the MOP Yachtmaster looks great but how much extra do u pay for a MOP dial??

jmjm · 10 December 2008, 06:45 PM

The Jubilee band is the most comfortable. The oyster band, for me, is less comfortable and is prone to more scratches. I like the Roman dial or the "Thick" marker dials in either white, gold, or silver. Man, these are a beauty. (You can still swim with these, and do some snorkeling too. . . . . or wear em into the sauna / steam room.) I hardly ever take mine off.

BTSinAustin · 11 December 2008, 12:57 AM

Maybe this will help.

Quicksilver · 11 December 2008, 01:07 AM

Brian - that is a stunning TT. Thanks for posting.

I have a SS DJ 116234 as well as a Sub. The Sub is likely to be re-designed shortly but my bet is that it will not be as classic as the current Sub.

You can't go wrong with any DJ in my opinion

esm · 11 December 2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BTSinAustin

Maybe this will help.

this is a very nice looking DJ. loving that black dail and the TT jubliee bracelet.

JJ Irani · 11 December 2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BTSinAustin

Maybe this will help.

What a stunner, Brian......you've got me drooling all over my keyboard!!

Atlanta · 11 December 2008, 01:23 AM

My opinion - jubilee, black or white dial without diamonds, stick markers. Probably one of the more standard, but classic, combos.

Get what you like though!!!

sea-dweller · 11 December 2008, 01:29 AM

The new DJ's are awesome ! You won't go wrong with one. Here's mine.

Romi · 11 December 2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

The new DJ's are awesome ! You won't go wrong with one. Here's mine.

What a nice picture.

I have an exact same one. Very clean and more sportier look with the smooth bezel and oyster band, reasons for my choice. For a dressier look, I'd suggest a fluted bezel, jubilee band, black dial with fat stick hour markers. You will be able to read the time at night also. I like Roman numerals, but they are as readable against the black background as white. They are not illuminated either.

sea-dweller · 11 December 2008, 04:29 AM

I agree that the Oyster bracelet and smooth bezel as a sportier look. The Oyster bracelet also feels very nice !

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Originally Posted by Romi

What a nice picture.

I have an exact same one. Very clean and more sportier look with the smooth bezel and oyster band, reasons for my choice. For a dressier look, I'd suggest a fluted bezel, jubilee band, black dial with fat stick hour markers. You will be able to read the time at night also. I like Roman numerals, but they are as readable against the black background as white. They are not illuminated either.

ttannert · 11 December 2008, 06:36 AM

This is mine and my wife's.

Alan111 · 11 December 2008, 08:13 AM

I have been eyeing the datejust for oh so many years now. I made my first purchase and could not be happier. I love my TT!!!!

10 December 2008, 09:04 AM	#1
Darren_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England Posts: 9	Rolex Datejust.....Decisions please help!! Hi I am new to the forum. I am looking to purchase my first Rolex before christmas, brand new for AD and as i currently wear a Breitling Colt, i am lookin for a dress watch. I have almost settled on the datejust tt with a diamond dot dial for the following reasons. Yachtmaster: My two friends have them in my favourite dial colours. Submariner: Due for a change in model soon? GMTII: Do not like the bezel, also a little too sporty after the breitling. It was basically between the Yachtmaster tt and the datejust as both are watches i like at a similar price. I was thinking a jubilee bracelet wit a black jub dial to set off the diamonds although i have never physically seen it, has anyone got any opinions? The dial i tried was gold but they seem to be very common. Any advice or opinions would be great, also photos of tt datejusts if poss. Thanks

10 December 2008, 09:07 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	May I suggest the Yacht Master. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

10 December 2008, 09:40 AM	#3
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Lips, that is stunning. That dial alone is worth the price of the watch. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

10 December 2008, 11:21 AM	#5
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Archie and Lips, Beautiful watches!! what us can I say __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

10 December 2008, 11:23 AM	#6
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	Between a DJ and YM.. DJ for sure as a dresswatch. DJ is the most common model out there in the wild. However it is THE most regonized model among Rolex. __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

10 December 2008, 10:51 AM	#4
archie42 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Hello ! Archie here.... DateJust is a great way to go..... Archie say GO FOR IT! - you will then have the same watch as Archie ! (and that can't be a bad thing) DateJust in TT will also get a much bigger discount..... TT DATEJUST usually get a very good 10-20% off min! My DateJust is model 16233 .... this is a touch smaller than the current model 116233. Mine is from the early 90s.... and still looks great...... The DateJust is certainly a keeper.... and with diamonds...... WOW

10 December 2008, 11:46 AM	#7
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Definately a Datejust. I have a SS that I just love. Since I don't dive, fly much, climb mountains, race cars nor boats all the featurs offered in the other models are superfluous. I am going to get a new Subbie when the new models are released!

10 December 2008, 11:56 AM	#8
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	date just decision HI personally I like the datejust in ss with a white face and diamond bezel. also the large silver roman numerals make an impressive combonation.

10 December 2008, 12:14 PM	#9
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	A TT DJ is the perfect dress watch. You could also get away with a TT Sub with the black face. They will have a new Sub out but that won't make the current one any less of a watch. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

10 December 2008, 01:31 PM	#10
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	A TT Datejust would be a great watch. I personally favor the ones which have the roman numerals on the dials. As to color, this should be your own best estimation of which would go best with the clothing you typically wear. Best of luck.

10 December 2008, 02:38 PM	#11
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Nice watches guys.

10 December 2008, 06:14 PM	#12
Darren_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England Posts: 9	Thanks for the replies, so far they're much appreciated! Any opinions on the jub dials?? esp in black?? photos would be great! i like the MOP Yachtmaster looks great but how much extra do u pay for a MOP dial??

10 December 2008, 06:45 PM	#13
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	The Jubilee band is the most comfortable. The oyster band, for me, is less comfortable and is prone to more scratches. I like the Roman dial or the "Thick" marker dials in either white, gold, or silver. Man, these are a beauty. (You can still swim with these, and do some snorkeling too. . . . . or wear em into the sauna / steam room.) I hardly ever take mine off.

11 December 2008, 01:07 AM	#15
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Brian - that is a stunning TT. Thanks for posting. I have a SS DJ 116234 as well as a Sub. The Sub is likely to be re-designed shortly but my bet is that it will not be as classic as the current Sub. You can't go wrong with any DJ in my opinion __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

11 December 2008, 01:23 AM	#18
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	My opinion - jubilee, black or white dial without diamonds, stick markers. Probably one of the more standard, but classic, combos. Get what you like though!!! __________________ Member# 14554

11 December 2008, 06:36 AM	#22
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	This is mine and my wife's. __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

11 December 2008, 08:13 AM	#23
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I have been eyeing the datejust for oh so many years now. I made my first purchase and could not be happier. I love my TT!!!!

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