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KJacques · 2 April 2009, 12:28 AM

I think Rolex is smart in realizing that women like larger watches. I think it is patronizing in offering these DJ's with their flowery dials trying to feminize the watch. I personally think most women are going to prefer spending that much money on a more classic dial that will have a longer lasting appeal than these trendy looking watches.

But then again, as Rolex has proven time and again, never underestimate the bad taste of other people.

The GMT Master · 2 April 2009, 12:36 AM

I do dislike the narrow-mindedness on this forum sometimes

This isn't about undermining masculine appeal of the DJ, it's about offering more choice. Rolex is out there to make money, it's a business, and I certainly believe there is a market for women buying a 36mm watch, as well as men buying a 36mm watch. I'm all for it, and I think it's an attractive looking watch, and will look lovely on a lady's wrist.

There's no need to make it sound like the end of the world as we know it fellers, the 36mm Datejust will always be a beautiful masculine watch, but can also be feminised as well - no one is forcing you to buy the flower dial. And anyone who thinks a woman wearing a "man's" watch undermines their own needs to calm down and look at the bigger picture

rolexgiants · 2 April 2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I do dislike the narrow-mindedness on this forum sometimes

This isn't about undermining masculine appeal of the DJ, it's about offering more choice. Rolex is out there to make money, it's a business, and I certainly believe there is a market for women buying a 36mm watch, as well as men buying a 36mm watch. I'm all for it, and I think it's an attractive looking watch, and will look lovely on a lady's wrist.

There's no need to make it sound like the end of the world as we know it fellers, the 36mm Datejust will always be a beautiful masculine watch, but can also be feminised as well - no one is forcing you to buy the flower dial. And anyone who thinks a woman wearing a "man's" watch undermines their own needs to calm down and look at the bigger picture

i agree.... great post

Tools · 2 April 2009, 01:33 AM

Did you say look at the bigger picture ??

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Should we include the latest feminized photos over on the Reference Library...

RolexBuckeye · 2 April 2009, 02:42 AM

So what if Rolex is trying to appeal to woman, they are smart for it. They are appealing to a high end market that will probably be very lucrative for them. (If and when we get out of this market.) Women who wear a lot of jewelry will pick one of these up like it’s another bracelet or pair of ear-rings.

Call me what you want but if I had the money I would ROCK the new diamond Daytona with the white croc band. I think it looks amazing! Don't give me it's a woman's model.

pz93c · 2 April 2009, 04:45 AM

Mabe women don't see so good anymore and need a larger dial?

Of course, the clock on the stove works so that shouldn't be a problem.

buz-lh · 2 April 2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildwing

Bling notwithstanding, a 36mm Datejust, or for that matter a Day Date is still a man's watch. Get any other fanciful thinking out of your twisted minds.

Silly looking wide ties were once in fashion too. Until people realized how silly they looked.

Great comparative. I think you're right btw.

buz-lh · 2 April 2009, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

i agree.... great post

You haven't agreed to this point. All you've said is the 36mm is now a woman's watch. Remember once upon a time a woman didn't wear pants. Just because women started wearing pants they didn't become exclusive to women; men still wear them in most parts of the world.

BTSinAustin · 2 April 2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildwing

Bling notwithstanding, a 36mm Datejust, or for that matter a Day Date is still a man's watch. Get any other fanciful thinking out of your twisted minds.

Silly looking wide ties were once in fashion too. Until people realized how silly they looked.

LOL. I could not agree more. Wide ties, super skinny ties, bell bottoms, messy hair, long hair on men. Just a few examples of trends or fads that do not stick because it just looks stupid.

Otto · 2 April 2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by flyback

That's absolutely what's being implied. Listen to the tone of outrage about wearing something a woman might also wear.

Are we also swearing off pants now? What does that leave us, loincloths?

Guys who buy into this nonsense are cheating themselves out of a pretty cool line of watches (basically nearly every watch Rolex has ever made).

Amen to that.

pz93c · 2 April 2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

Does this mean you'd be in the market for a VW-Bug, a Mazda Miata, or a Mini-Cooper?

I wouldn't be caught dead driving/owning any one of these cars.

Yeah, as a matter of fact I do drive a Miata.

One of the best handling cars in history and you won't even drive one?

Feel for you, chief.

Tools · 2 April 2009, 09:05 AM

Hey guys......

We're just talking about the latest Basel release of the DateJusts Rolex is gearing specifically for women. It's in the press release, they're on the market..

Let's keep it civilized..........

................ Do I have to come in there after ya'....................

The GMT Master · 2 April 2009, 09:49 AM

How about we look at it this way - Rolex are introducing these more effeminate combinations to turn the 36mm DJ into the new "midsize." In my experience, the current 31mm midsize is too much of a halfway house, too small for men, and perhaps women after a bigger size watch. It seems to be a shrewd business decision allowing more choice for everyone, why is that a bad thing?

Whiskey · 2 April 2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pz93c

Yeah, as a matter of fact I do drive a Miata.

One of the best handling cars in history and you won't even drive one?

Feel for you, chief.

You kidding? There's word going around that after you drive one of those for a while your wrists go limp and you develop a lisp.

davidm · 2 April 2009, 12:29 PM

Hi folks. New member here and thought I would give my 2 cents worth. My wife and I are both collectors, and don't own a watch we both can't wear, with one exception. She can't wear my Dweller(that pesky adjustment thing), so, she's wears her own sub date. No way would she wear that datejust, specially with that funky dial.......have a look.........David

mdtddd2007 · 2 April 2009, 12:47 PM

I think 36mm is fine on any women.

Omega_Precision · 2 April 2009, 12:53 PM

I think women are more fascinated with a man's watch and that's why they love to wear it. Its the masculinity of it.

Increasing the size of a women's watch to 36mm isn't going to change that....

ijen0311 · 2 April 2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ob1

X2, Its 2009, you can wear whatever you like. Why do women wear "mens" size watches? ........... they like the way they look. Its just a marketing ploy to get you to buy another watch. Buy a 41d if you like them but don't fall for all this marketing crap.

And anyone who disagrees can kiss my Sea-Dweller, Chrono Cockpit, or Chronomat Evolution!

davidm · 2 April 2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

And anyone who disagrees can kiss my Sea-Dweller, Chrono Cockpit, or Chronomat Evolution!

Don't believe I've seen a woman wear a Dweller. Sounds cool. You would'nt happen to have a wrist shot, would you?? Thanks. David

Lisa · 2 April 2009, 01:30 PM

Some amazing comments on this thread. Narrow-minded? Misogynistic? Homophobic? Thank goodness countered by some very thoughtful, intelligent posts. Why the defensive stance - what's so threatening about offering feminine looking models in a 36mm watch? The issue is positively silly.

That said, and for what it's worth - I'd rather go for a more subtle/gender neutral look than the flowery designs Rolex unveiled. But then again, I never was one for fluff and frills.

Wildwing · 3 April 2009, 11:02 AM

I don't think anyone has a problem with a woman wearing a 36mm watch. In fact, she can wear a 50mm watch. That's not the point. The point is, it doesn't suddenly make a 36 mm watch "not" a man's watch anymore, as has been implied on a few posts. The classic Datejust and Day Date watches are still men's watches.

ijen0311 · 3 April 2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by davidm

Don't believe I've seen a woman wear a Dweller. Sounds cool. You would'nt happen to have a wrist shot, would you?? Thanks. David

here you go!

Yume-sama · 3 April 2009, 12:02 PM

Uh oh. Now we'll have threads calling the DSSD a women's watch.

We need a 65mm!

Whiskey · 3 April 2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Uh oh. Now we'll have threads calling the DSSD a women's watch.

We need a 65mm!

That's only an SD.

Yume-sama · 3 April 2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

That's only an SD.

Even still

pz93c · 3 April 2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

You kidding? There's word going around that after you drive one of those for a while your wrists go limp and you develop a lisp.

That's a blatant lie.

You have to drive a La Tosseur to get those symptoms.

On topic- I agree that just because a woman wears a 36mm watch, doesn't make it a womens watch.

Rolex isn't going to discontinue the itty bitty 23mm? DateJust any time soon. That's a woman's watch.

View Poll Results: Will The Feminizing Of The DateJust/Daytona Takeoff
Yes, Women have been craving to get their own "Big Watch"	28	41.18%
No, Women aren't going to fall for this obvious gimmick to take their money	15	22.06%
It's going to take off because women love "bling"	7	10.29%
It's going to flop. Women want the masculine look of the traditional DJ	18	26.47%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

2 April 2009, 01:33 AM	#34
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 44,028	Did you say look at the bigger picture ?? Should we include the latest feminized photos over on the Reference Library... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 April 2009, 09:05 AM	#42
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 44,028	Hey guys...... We're just talking about the latest Basel release of the DateJusts Rolex is gearing specifically for women. It's in the press release, they're on the market.. Let's keep it civilized.......... ................ Do I have to come in there after ya'.................... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 April 2009, 12:29 PM	#45
davidm Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: David Moose Location: North Augusta S.C Watch: IWC Posts: 64	Good Evening Hi folks. New member here and thought I would give my 2 cents worth. My wife and I are both collectors, and don't own a watch we both can't wear, with one exception. She can't wear my Dweller(that pesky adjustment thing), so, she's wears her own sub date. No way would she wear that datejust, specially with that funky dial.......have a look.........David

2 April 2009, 12:28 AM	#31
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	I think Rolex is smart in realizing that women like larger watches. I think it is patronizing in offering these DJ's with their flowery dials trying to feminize the watch. I personally think most women are going to prefer spending that much money on a more classic dial that will have a longer lasting appeal than these trendy looking watches. But then again, as Rolex has proven time and again, never underestimate the bad taste of other people.

2 April 2009, 12:36 AM	#32
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,151	I do dislike the narrow-mindedness on this forum sometimes This isn't about undermining masculine appeal of the DJ, it's about offering more choice. Rolex is out there to make money, it's a business, and I certainly believe there is a market for women buying a 36mm watch, as well as men buying a 36mm watch. I'm all for it, and I think it's an attractive looking watch, and will look lovely on a lady's wrist. There's no need to make it sound like the end of the world as we know it fellers, the 36mm Datejust will always be a beautiful masculine watch, but can also be feminised as well - no one is forcing you to buy the flower dial. And anyone who thinks a woman wearing a "man's" watch undermines their own needs to calm down and look at the bigger picture

2 April 2009, 02:42 AM	#35
RolexBuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 306	So what if Rolex is trying to appeal to woman, they are smart for it. They are appealing to a high end market that will probably be very lucrative for them. (If and when we get out of this market.) Women who wear a lot of jewelry will pick one of these up like it’s another bracelet or pair of ear-rings. Call me what you want but if I had the money I would ROCK the new diamond Daytona with the white croc band. I think it looks amazing! Don't give me it's a woman's model.

2 April 2009, 04:45 AM	#36
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Mabe women don't see so good anymore and need a larger dial? Of course, the clock on the stove works so that shouldn't be a problem.

2 April 2009, 09:49 AM	#43
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,151	How about we look at it this way - Rolex are introducing these more effeminate combinations to turn the 36mm DJ into the new "midsize." In my experience, the current 31mm midsize is too much of a halfway house, too small for men, and perhaps women after a bigger size watch. It seems to be a shrewd business decision allowing more choice for everyone, why is that a bad thing?

2 April 2009, 12:47 PM	#46
mdtddd2007 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,798	I think 36mm is fine on any women.

2 April 2009, 12:53 PM	#47
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I think women are more fascinated with a man's watch and that's why they love to wear it. Its the masculinity of it. Increasing the size of a women's watch to 36mm isn't going to change that....

2 April 2009, 01:30 PM	#50
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Some amazing comments on this thread. Narrow-minded? Misogynistic? Homophobic? Thank goodness countered by some very thoughtful, intelligent posts. Why the defensive stance - what's so threatening about offering feminine looking models in a 36mm watch? The issue is positively silly. That said, and for what it's worth - I'd rather go for a more subtle/gender neutral look than the flowery designs Rolex unveiled. But then again, I never was one for fluff and frills.

3 April 2009, 11:02 AM	#51
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	I don't think anyone has a problem with a woman wearing a 36mm watch. In fact, she can wear a 50mm watch. That's not the point. The point is, it doesn't suddenly make a 36 mm watch "not" a man's watch anymore, as has been implied on a few posts. The classic Datejust and Day Date watches are still men's watches.

3 April 2009, 12:02 PM	#53
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Uh oh. Now we'll have threads calling the DSSD a women's watch. We need a 65mm!

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