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USP45Tim · 11 January 2010, 07:19 PM

So I just got rid of my Sub (16610) and now I have another SS DJ heading my way. Most people would say that I'm going about things backwards, but I disagree.

Once I sold the my old DJ and bought the Sub, I knew that I had made a mistake. Don't get me wrong, the Sub is an excellent watch. It's beefy and was as accurate as the best of them. But I missed the way that the DJ felt on my wrist.

With that said, I'm going back to the basics and it feels great.

Has anyone ever done this? Sure, I could scrape up the funds and own both, but I feel that I wouldn't be able to give both the wrist time that they deserve. Hence why I'm only going to get one Rolex and call it a day.

DWdrummer · 11 January 2010, 07:51 PM

I see nothing wrong with it all. Its what YOU like after all. Some dont prefer the Submariner. I love them myself, but actually prefer a GMT II on a jubilee over a Sub, but only slightly.
I would love to have a yellow gold date date, but wouldnt want to wear it every day either.

Datejust are every bit as iconic and classic as a Sub is. Wear it well.

TimeOnHand · 11 January 2010, 08:08 PM

Any Rolex is a great watch... enjoy your DJ and post some pictures soon!

xjeeunitx · 11 January 2010, 08:13 PM

I sold my DateJust last year for a Explorer II and I always regretted it. Something about a DJ. If I see a great deal on one, I'm definitely going to hop on it.

Singslinger · 11 January 2010, 08:20 PM

There's a lot to be said for owning just one good watch and using it all the time.

Alan111 · 12 January 2010, 01:44 AM

I've said it before and I'll say it again..
NEVER EVER SELL YOUR DATEJUST!!!! (especially if it was your first). You will guaranteed have regret. With that being said, I'm happy to hear that your getting a DateJust again. The Submariner is great, but like you mentioned, there's nothing like the feeling of a DateJust on your wrist.

ersnyder · 12 January 2010, 01:50 AM

I guess a good "rule of thumb" might be to NEVER sell any Rolex unless you absolutely have to do so!

Yoreese · 12 January 2010, 01:57 AM

I have purchase 2 DJ's new years ago and sold them regretfully but my TT GMT II was the one I miss most.

Tools · 12 January 2010, 02:50 AM

There's a reason why the DJ likely outsells the rest of the line combined... It is the most recognizable watch in the world....

kcmo · 12 January 2010, 02:55 AM

I'm a HUGE DJ fan and if that's what you love, then you're doing the 'right' thing

I wear my DJ WAY MORE than my Sub....just more comfy and I like some bling.

rolexgiants · 12 January 2010, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

I'm a HUGE DJ fan and if that's what you love, then you're doing the 'right' thing

I wear my DJ WAY MORE than my Sub....just more comfy and I like some bling.

where is the bling...lol..lol..lol...

G.J · 12 January 2010, 03:30 AM

I agree, the DJ feels ''different'' on the wrist.

snow_rocks · 12 January 2010, 03:36 AM

DJs have been around since 1945,

and the older ones are simply elegant!

JBat · 12 January 2010, 03:37 AM

DJ is a great watch. Wear what you like!

sea-dweller · 12 January 2010, 03:52 AM

I have both, but prefer my Sub. As they say, if it fits you, go for it !!!

pz93c · 12 January 2010, 04:30 AM

Love my DJ.

I can see an Explorer feeling the same way, on the wrist anyway.

BASSETHOUNDS · 12 January 2010, 04:37 AM

Yes DJ is a must in ant Rolex collection . I have 3 great sports models ( SS DAYT , SDDS , GMT2c) but I felt that a SS/WG DJ was missing . So I got that new DJ2 coming next week .
You should wear what you like most , I wore a second hand 1603 for about 12 years without taking it off . It was the only Rolex I had as couldn't afford another one then.

pz93c · 12 January 2010, 04:42 AM

Hound,

A 3rd hand 1603 is my daily wear and only Rolex.

bobernet · 12 January 2010, 04:51 AM

A sport and a DJ make a great casual/formal combination that covers all situations. I'd love to add a WG or platinum DD, but it will likely end up being a SS/WG DJ instead.

Gerardus · 12 January 2010, 04:57 AM

I did the same thing recently.
But having, as result of downsizing my collection, only the DJ (after a short while) i missed the 40 mm sportwatch.
As a compromise to myself i elected the YM Platty.
IMHO a bling updated Sub-date with dress-watch looks.

scl6118 · 12 January 2010, 09:50 AM

Doesn't matter what watches you sold, it matters that you get the watch you truly want.

HL65 · 12 January 2010, 09:55 AM

Whatever you are into--nobody else has to wear it!!!

USP45Tim · 12 January 2010, 10:03 AM

Agreed on all counts!

11 January 2010, 07:19 PM	#1
USP45Tim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Louisiana, Beach Watch: 16570T Posts: 191	Going back to the basics. So I just got rid of my Sub (16610) and now I have another SS DJ heading my way. Most people would say that I'm going about things backwards, but I disagree. Once I sold the my old DJ and bought the Sub, I knew that I had made a mistake. Don't get me wrong, the Sub is an excellent watch. It's beefy and was as accurate as the best of them. But I missed the way that the DJ felt on my wrist. With that said, I'm going back to the basics and it feels great. Has anyone ever done this? Sure, I could scrape up the funds and own both, but I feel that I wouldn't be able to give both the wrist time that they deserve. Hence why I'm only going to get one Rolex and call it a day.

11 January 2010, 08:08 PM	#3
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Any Rolex is a great watch... enjoy your DJ and post some pictures soon! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

11 January 2010, 08:13 PM	#4
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,463	I sold my DateJust last year for a Explorer II and I always regretted it. Something about a DJ. If I see a great deal on one, I'm definitely going to hop on it. __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

12 January 2010, 02:50 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	There's a reason why the DJ likely outsells the rest of the line combined... It is the most recognizable watch in the world.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 January 2010, 03:30 AM	#12
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	I agree, the DJ feels ''different'' on the wrist. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

11 January 2010, 07:51 PM	#2
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	I see nothing wrong with it all. Its what YOU like after all. Some dont prefer the Submariner. I love them myself, but actually prefer a GMT II on a jubilee over a Sub, but only slightly. I would love to have a yellow gold date date, but wouldnt want to wear it every day either. Datejust are every bit as iconic and classic as a Sub is. Wear it well.

11 January 2010, 08:20 PM	#5
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	There's a lot to be said for owning just one good watch and using it all the time.

12 January 2010, 01:44 AM	#6
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I've said it before and I'll say it again.. NEVER EVER SELL YOUR DATEJUST!!!! (especially if it was your first). You will guaranteed have regret. With that being said, I'm happy to hear that your getting a DateJust again. The Submariner is great, but like you mentioned, there's nothing like the feeling of a DateJust on your wrist.

12 January 2010, 01:50 AM	#7
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	I guess a good "rule of thumb" might be to NEVER sell any Rolex unless you absolutely have to do so!

12 January 2010, 01:57 AM	#8
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	I have purchase 2 DJ's new years ago and sold them regretfully but my TT GMT II was the one I miss most.

12 January 2010, 02:55 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm a HUGE DJ fan and if that's what you love, then you're doing the 'right' thing I wear my DJ WAY MORE than my Sub....just more comfy and I like some bling.

12 January 2010, 03:36 AM	#13
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	DJs have been around since 1945, and the older ones are simply elegant!

12 January 2010, 03:37 AM	#14
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	DJ is a great watch. Wear what you like!

12 January 2010, 03:52 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I have both, but prefer my Sub. As they say, if it fits you, go for it !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

12 January 2010, 04:30 AM	#16
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Love my DJ. I can see an Explorer feeling the same way, on the wrist anyway.

12 January 2010, 04:37 AM	#17
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Yes DJ is a must in ant Rolex collection . I have 3 great sports models ( SS DAYT , SDDS , GMT2c) but I felt that a SS/WG DJ was missing . So I got that new DJ2 coming next week . You should wear what you like most , I wore a second hand 1603 for about 12 years without taking it off . It was the only Rolex I had as couldn't afford another one then.

12 January 2010, 04:42 AM	#18
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Hound, A 3rd hand 1603 is my daily wear and only Rolex.

12 January 2010, 04:51 AM	#19
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	A sport and a DJ make a great casual/formal combination that covers all situations. I'd love to add a WG or platinum DD, but it will likely end up being a SS/WG DJ instead.

12 January 2010, 04:57 AM	#20
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	I did the same thing recently. But having, as result of downsizing my collection, only the DJ (after a short while) i missed the 40 mm sportwatch. As a compromise to myself i elected the YM Platty. IMHO a bling updated Sub-date with dress-watch looks. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

12 January 2010, 09:50 AM	#21
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Doesn't matter what watches you sold, it matters that you get the watch you truly want. __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

12 January 2010, 09:55 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Whatever you are into--nobody else has to wear it!!!

12 January 2010, 10:03 AM	#23
USP45Tim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Louisiana, Beach Watch: 16570T Posts: 191	Agreed on all counts!

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