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Old 18 January 2019, 08:54 PM   #1
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Incoming...Back to blue again

Hi guys. I know everyone loves the professional models (so do I) and there is not equivalent love for the Datejust in this forum, but I just want to share my new purchase today. It’s the classic DJ36 116234 with flutted bezel and jubilee bracelet. Long story shorts, I have been into watches for 6 years. At the very 1st day, my favorite brand is Omega and my 1st “nice” watch is the Aqua Terra Skyfall 38.5mm with the gorgeous blue dial. At that time, I had no interest in Rolex at all, not because I couldn’t afford one but because I thought Rolex is for old man with low tech only (Yes, now I know I was wrong and please forgive my 23-year-old me ).
Time went fast, the more I learned about Rolex watches (mainly from this valuable forum, thank you all a lot), the more I love the brand, its simplicity, toughness and design that has passed the test of time. I am lucky enough to have the Explorer 1, Sub and GMT before this crazy lack of professional models now. I still want to add the new Pepsi and Ceramic Daytona to my collection but I don’t see it happens soon since I will NEVER pay a premium to buy a watch. So I think it’s finally the perfect time to add another classic to my collection, the Datejust. I have decided it must be in 36mm, flutted bezel, jubilee bracelet, blue roman dial. And yes, today I am eventually proud to be the owner of this little beauty with the configurations as I expected. Just can’t wait to share with you
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Old 18 January 2019, 08:59 PM   #2
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This setup looks very very nice. I with they offered this dial with the romans on the DJ41 - but your 36mm looks pretty spot on

Enjoy they are great.
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Old 18 January 2019, 09:06 PM   #3
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Beautiful piece. G
Smart move to pick up a classic during this sports model crisis of sorts. I have the similar DJ II version with Azzuro blue dial. It’s my favorite. The 36 mm is perfectly sized for your wrist.
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Old 18 January 2019, 09:08 PM   #4
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Great looking watch! Congratulations!
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Old 18 January 2019, 09:20 PM   #5
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That is a beautiful watch.
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Old 18 January 2019, 09:24 PM   #6
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I have a DJ41 and Submariner and I actually prefer my Datejust. If I could only keep one of them it would be the DJ41 for sure. Yours looks great on the wrist.

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Old 19 January 2019, 12:08 AM   #7
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I have a DJ41 and Submariner and I actually prefer my Datejust. If I could only keep one of them it would be the DJ41 for sure. Yours looks great on the wrist.



Looks like the more conservative and put together older brother of my milly



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Old 19 January 2019, 01:31 AM   #8
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Looks like the more conservative and put together older brother of my milly



(Old pic, stickers are off now )


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Haha very true
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Old 18 January 2019, 09:24 PM   #9
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Incoming...Back to blue again

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Old 18 January 2019, 09:33 PM   #10
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Old 18 January 2019, 09:47 PM   #11
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Old 18 January 2019, 10:10 PM   #12
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Very nice, congratulations

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Old 18 January 2019, 11:03 PM   #13
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Very nice DJ, the 36 looks perfectly at home on your wrist!
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Old 18 January 2019, 11:09 PM   #14
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looks very nice, I have been thinking about 36 mm DJ for a while but not pulled the trigger yet.
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Old 18 January 2019, 11:14 PM   #15
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Looks like it was made for your wrist...congrats!
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Old 18 January 2019, 11:52 PM   #16
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The DJ is a go anywhere, do anything watch. Looks terrific!
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Old 18 January 2019, 11:59 PM   #17
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Congratulations, it's a classic. BTW, I enjoyed the background story - you certainly own some nice references. Wear your new DJ in good health.

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Old 19 January 2019, 12:00 AM   #18
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that blue with those romans is a can't miss combination


if that was my only one, I could live out the rest of my days happy with it
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Old 19 January 2019, 12:04 AM   #19
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Hi guys. I know everyone loves the professional models (so do I) and there is not equivalent love for the Datejust in this forum, but I just want to share my new purchase today. It’s the classic DJ36 116234 with flutted bezel and jubilee bracelet. Long story shorts, I have been into watches for 6 years. At the very 1st day, my favorite brand is Omega and my 1st “nice” watch is the Aqua Terra Skyfall 38.5mm with the gorgeous blue dial. At that time, I had no interest in Rolex at all, not because I couldn’t afford one but because I thought Rolex is for old man with low tech only (Yes, now I know I was wrong and please forgive my 23-year-old me ).
Time went fast, the more I learned about Rolex watches (mainly from this valuable forum, thank you all a lot), the more I love the brand, its simplicity, toughness and design that has passed the test of time. I am lucky enough to have the Explorer 1, Sub and GMT before this crazy lack of professional models now. I still want to add the new Pepsi and Ceramic Daytona to my collection but I don’t see it happens soon since I will NEVER pay a premium to buy a watch. So I think it’s finally the perfect time to add another classic to my collection, the Datejust. I have decided it must be in 36mm, flutted bezel, jubilee bracelet, blue roman dial. And yes, today I am eventually proud to be the owner of this little beauty with the configurations as I expected. Just can’t wait to share with you
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I have the same blue DJ only in the TOG setup. Same blue face, same Roman numerals, same jubilee bracelet. Was my first Rolex still my favorite Rolex. Congratulations on a great watch.
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Old 19 January 2019, 12:06 AM   #20
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Old 19 January 2019, 12:18 AM   #21
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Old 19 January 2019, 12:37 AM   #22
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Thank you all for your very nice words. I truly appreciate that!
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Old 19 January 2019, 01:33 AM   #23
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Does it have the roulette date wheel?
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Old 19 January 2019, 02:05 AM   #24
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Does it have the roulette date wheel?
Unfortunately not. The roulette date wheel only comes with the stick dial, not the roman one.
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Old 19 January 2019, 01:38 AM   #25
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Old 19 January 2019, 01:45 AM   #26
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Awesome look & perfect fit. Enjoy!


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Old 19 January 2019, 01:46 AM   #27
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Old 19 January 2019, 01:47 AM   #28
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Old 19 January 2019, 02:09 AM   #29
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Beautiful! Congrats! All of my personal favs in a DJ....I love the fluted bezel, blue dial with Romans and the Jubilee bracelet. Enjoy!
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Old 19 January 2019, 02:27 AM   #30
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Beautiful piece! Very classy.
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