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redshirt1957 · 28 January 2009, 08:02 AM

Have a DJ from 1988 and as much as I like it; I have to admit it does look dated. Unlike my sport models, which at that age, look vintage, well...the TT Blue face TOG just looks kind of like me...OLD.

Got in touch with my friend Steve Mulholland and he found me a 93153 bracelet and correct 493 endlinks. Tell me what you think and no, you cannot hurt my feelings.

Before...also an old picture.

After....

Sperry · 28 January 2009, 08:05 AM

Is a datejust with rotating bezel common?

I find the bezel treatment most hip. Rolex part?

Wolfgang427 · 28 January 2009, 08:10 AM

I always liked the TOG(Thunder-Bird) on the oyster bracelet better.

Very Nice.

redshirt1957 · 28 January 2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

I always liked the TOG(Thunder-Bird) on the oyster bracelet better.

Very Nice.

Thanks Wolfgand and it would have been nice if I wuld have noticed the last picture was out of focus before sitting down and drinking beer. Not a chance I will re-shoot today.

Athonatron · 28 January 2009, 08:09 AM

Jubilee in my opinion looked better.

redshirt1957 · 28 January 2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Athonatron

Jubilee in my opinion looked better.

Thanks for the opinion and did you notice the liver spots on the first pic.

Lisa · 28 January 2009, 08:13 AM

I think it looked good before, better now but BEST if it was on MY wrist.

Hmm... are you too sober to throw that in a box and ship it my way?

redshirt1957 · 28 January 2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I think it looked good before, better now but BEST if it was on MY wrist.

Special delivery coming your way.

Just have the garage door open.

The kids are at tennis right now and I am in a good mood taking a few moments of down time before all hell breaks lose at 7:00pm. Seems that is the time that will someday put me in the nut house.

jdc · 28 January 2009, 08:15 AM

mutton dressed as lamb IMO

justkiddi
I like the vintage look

Both bands look good to me, get a wrist shot with the new one and it will be easier to compare

Bisquitlips · 28 January 2009, 08:19 AM

I do think it looks a bit dated, but I would think that you might be able to swap that bezel for a fluted or smooth and keep the old one for not a large investment. That's the beauty of these timepieces.

Also swapping the dial with a white one with the gold romans would be a good look.

A few hundred dollars and you could have a "new" watch.

WatchTimes · 28 January 2009, 08:25 AM

I have never been a fan of the TOG
Still am not
BUT I think it looks MUCH better on the Oyster!

Steve is the man!
He had found me some great parts at great prices.

generic0 · 28 January 2009, 09:41 AM

I like the oyster bracelet...but not so much the bezel

cody p · 28 January 2009, 10:08 AM

like has been said previously - i think it's the bezel, and not the bracelet, that makes it look dated.

stevemulholland3 · 28 January 2009, 10:13 AM

I really like the turn-o-graphs and that one is sharp as well..they have a sporty look with a dress quality..
and joe,that bracelet totally sets it off!!
good call my friend!
and thanks for the kudo's..I might have to switch gears and sell parts full time if the economy doesnt take a turn for the better..I am used to eating steak and theres been nothing but noodles lately...lol...

redshirt1957 · 28 January 2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

I really like the turn-o-graphs and that one is sharp as well..they have a sporty look with a dress quality..
and joe,that bracelet totally sets it off!!
good call my friend!
and thanks for the kudo's..I might have to switch gears and sell parts full time if the economy doesnt take a turn for the better..I am used to eating steak and theres been nothing but noodles lately...lol...

Man, if I could find a way to get your 5508 without the wife knowing, but as you know she handles all the funds. Like I would trust myself with our checkbook.

landroverking · 28 January 2009, 10:49 AM

The TOG/Thunderbird I feel is going to be one of the hot watches not too far down the road...be happy you own it...the TOG/Thunderbird is the only DJ that has it "going on" as far as investment.

ijen0311 · 28 January 2009, 11:04 AM

I like the watch quite a bit and I'm not a huge Datejust fan...

gone-rolex-mad · 28 January 2009, 03:12 PM

The Oyster looks much better

emmagee · 28 January 2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gone-rolex-mad

The Oyster looks much better

I agree, I've never really cared for the Jubliee bracelet, it just seem to generic, for lack of a better term, to me,

JimSnyder · 28 January 2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Have a DJ from 1988 and as much as I like it; I have to admit it does look dated. Unlike my sport models, which at that age, look vintage, well...the TT Blue face TOG just looks kind of like me...OLD.

Got in touch with my friend Steve Mulholland and he found me a 93153 bracelet and correct 493 endlinks. Tell me what you think and no, you cannot hurt my feelings.

Before...also an old picture.

After....

I like it. I like oyster bands....

...just me. One of the guys at the Dove drawings had the same setup but a black dial. It really stood out. He said he had got it used about 20 years ago. It's Sharp Joe

Old can Be Good!!

G.J · 28 January 2009, 03:36 PM

The Oyster looks good on your TOG, but I have to admit that I prefer the Jubilee..

Just my opinion of course..

gtbike72 · 28 January 2009, 03:38 PM

Don't want to hurt your feelings, but I prefer the Jubilee bracelet..

buz-lh · 28 January 2009, 07:00 PM

Like both Joe, but the oyster does work well with the bezel. Nice looking TOG either way.

vapalux · 29 January 2009, 01:46 AM

Bubba my friend. I like both!

If you want to ship it tome my address is.....

)

Its a really nice DJ and is a classic.

Hope it gets some wrist time

Si

Jimbits76 · 29 January 2009, 01:48 AM

Oyster by a mile....why is it laying on Cookie Monster?????????

J

DSJ · 29 January 2009, 07:23 AM

Love both looks!

DSJ · 29 January 2009, 07:43 AM

And besides, OverTheHill1957, insofar as the DJ looking "dated," well it should so it better matches its owner!

redshirt1957 · 29 January 2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

And besides, OverTheHill1957, insofar as the DJ looking "dated," well it should so it better matches its owner!

When you get as old as me you will understand why I am always smiling......GAS.

DSJ · 29 January 2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

When you get as old as me you will understand why I am always smiling......GAS.

I smile every morning, but my wife runs for cover. Since we have hot water radiators, it's a great way to heat our bedroom before the radiators warm up!

Alcan · 29 January 2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

When you get as old as me you will understand why I am always smiling.....

A big stock of Depends?

28 January 2009, 08:02 AM	#1
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	My DATEJUST looks dated! Have a DJ from 1988 and as much as I like it; I have to admit it does look dated. Unlike my sport models, which at that age, look vintage, well...the TT Blue face TOG just looks kind of like me...OLD. Got in touch with my friend Steve Mulholland and he found me a 93153 bracelet and correct 493 endlinks. Tell me what you think and no, you cannot hurt my feelings. Before...also an old picture. After....

28 January 2009, 08:19 AM	#10
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I do think it looks a bit dated, but I would think that you might be able to swap that bezel for a fluted or smooth and keep the old one for not a large investment. That's the beauty of these timepieces. Also swapping the dial with a white one with the gold romans would be a good look. A few hundred dollars and you could have a "new" watch. __________________ 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

28 January 2009, 08:25 AM	#11
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I have never been a fan of the TOG Still am not BUT I think it looks MUCH better on the Oyster! Steve is the man! He had found me some great parts at great prices. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

28 January 2009, 03:12 PM	#18
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	The Oyster looks much better __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

28 January 2009, 03:36 PM	#21
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	The Oyster looks good on your TOG, but I have to admit that I prefer the Jubilee.. Just my opinion of course.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

28 January 2009, 08:05 AM	#2
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Is a datejust with rotating bezel common? I find the bezel treatment most hip. Rolex part?

28 January 2009, 08:10 AM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	I always liked the TOG(Thunder-Bird) on the oyster bracelet better. Very Nice.

28 January 2009, 08:09 AM	#5
Athonatron "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of you Posts: 108	Jubilee in my opinion looked better.

28 January 2009, 08:13 AM	#7
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I think it looked good before, better now but BEST if it was on MY wrist. Hmm... are you too sober to throw that in a box and ship it my way?

28 January 2009, 08:15 AM	#9
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	mutton dressed as lamb IMO justkiddi I like the vintage look Both bands look good to me, get a wrist shot with the new one and it will be easier to compare

28 January 2009, 09:41 AM	#12
generic0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Watch: BP FF Bathyscaphe Posts: 116	I like the oyster bracelet...but not so much the bezel

28 January 2009, 10:08 AM	#13
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	like has been said previously - i think it's the bezel, and not the bracelet, that makes it look dated.

28 January 2009, 10:13 AM	#14
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I really like the turn-o-graphs and that one is sharp as well..they have a sporty look with a dress quality.. and joe,that bracelet totally sets it off!! good call my friend! and thanks for the kudo's..I might have to switch gears and sell parts full time if the economy doesnt take a turn for the better..I am used to eating steak and theres been nothing but noodles lately...lol...

28 January 2009, 10:49 AM	#16
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	The TOG/Thunderbird I feel is going to be one of the hot watches not too far down the road...be happy you own it...the TOG/Thunderbird is the only DJ that has it "going on" as far as investment.

28 January 2009, 11:04 AM	#17
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	I like the watch quite a bit and I'm not a huge Datejust fan...

28 January 2009, 03:38 PM	#22
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	Don't want to hurt your feelings, but I prefer the Jubilee bracelet.. __________________

28 January 2009, 07:00 PM	#23
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Like both Joe, but the oyster does work well with the bezel. Nice looking TOG either way. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

29 January 2009, 01:46 AM	#24
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Bubba my friend. I like both! If you want to ship it tome my address is.....) Its a really nice DJ and is a classic. Hope it gets some wrist time Si

29 January 2009, 01:48 AM	#25
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Oyster by a mile....why is it laying on Cookie Monster????????? J

29 January 2009, 07:23 AM	#26
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Love both looks! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

29 January 2009, 07:43 AM	#27
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	And besides, OverTheHill1957, insofar as the DJ looking "dated," well it should so it better matches its owner! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

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