The Rolex DateJust (current model)

[Coricus]

Love the DateJust models, past and present!

[anim]

Has the Oyster Bracelet on the Datejust always been available with brushed or polished center links? Or is the polished center link a recent addition to the options list?

Also, I never see any with the same bezel as I have on my Datejust. Is this bezel uncommon? Is it SS or 18k WG? I am under the impression it's SS... but the ad I pulled the link from suggests it's 18k WG. I like that it's different than the same fluted bezel I see on most DJ's, but curious as to why i never ever see it.

http://www.bobswatches.com/mens-used...8.2011face.jpg

Thanks in advance for your input.

[lovecartier]

Originally Posted by anim

Has the Oyster Bracelet on the Datejust always been available with brushed or polished center links? Or is the polished center link a recent addition to the options list?

Also, I never see any with the same bezel as I have on my Datejust. Is this bezel uncommon? Is it SS or 18k WG? I am under the impression it's SS... but the ad I pulled the link from suggests it's 18k WG. I like that it's different than the same fluted bezel I see on most DJ's, but curious as to why i never ever see it.

http://www.bobswatches.com/mens-used...8.2011face.jpg

Thanks in advance for your input.

I believe that bezel is called "engine-turned" ... or maybe it's engine-tuned.

[anim]

right, i believe it's engine turned as well. Just wondering if Bob's Watches got it wrong as I thought that bezel was stainless and they're advertising it as 18k. Or maybe it was available in both?

Does anyone know what years that bezel was available and when they stopped selling it on the DJ?

[captmilehigh]

Hi guys,
A friend of mine picked this up from a supposedly reliable jeweler. He also had it looked at at another jeweler, in another Country no less. But whats with the dial? Any comments? These are the images he sent me from his iPhone.
Thanks

[Andelain]

Some beautiful DJ's here!

Here's my TT DJ with dimonds on gold dial, my first Rolex.














I'm also persuing another DJ that's available right now, but I'll keep that one close to the vest until the deal is struck. Then I'll post some pics.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Andelain

Some beautiful DJ's here!

Here's my TT DJ with dimonds on gold dial, my first Rolex.


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That is pretty similar to my 1st Knock-off (from Asia) that I got as a 'token' Rolex...(quartz)..from my better half, more that 25+ years ago. Its still running, but I hardly wear it At All.. since I got the 'Real Thing'.. - tho not with diamonds...!!
Love my Real TT DJ...!!

[ian ashton]

My fiancé just gave me this Datejust as an engagement gift. I was blown away, and absolutely love it.



Ref 16234
Originally had black stick dial, but I had it changed to the anniversary blue dial with Arabic numbers
Jubilee band
Fluted bezel

[jatco]

Originally Posted by ian ashton

My fiancé just gave me this Datejust as an engagement gift. I was blown away, and absolutely love it.



Ref 16234
Originally had black stick dial, but I had it changed to the anniversary blue dial with Arabic numbers
Jubilee band
Fluted bezel

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That is a beauty.. and so is your fiance' for such a gift...!
Enjoy it.. and your lovely...!!

[ian ashton]

Thank you! It took a lot of searching to find (and decide) what I wanted, but I'm glad I did. Couldn't be happier with it!

[cruvon]

Here's one I got for my wife's birthday



More pics here
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...49#post2706749

[SWIMPRUF]

Great read.

[Younna]

Originally Posted by ian ashton

My fiancé just gave me this Datejust as an engagement gift. I was blown away, and absolutely love it.



Ref 16234
Originally had black stick dial, but I had it changed to the anniversary blue dial with Arabic numbers
Jubilee band
Fluted bezel

It is stunning!

[RolexAlvin]

Love the classic gold look.

[scootmchoot77]

As I'm looking to purchase a TT Datejust I am noticing that few TT have oyster bracelets. Exactly how rare are the TT oyster bracelets on vintage DateJusts? Is there a year range I should keepy my eyes out for where oyster bracelets are more common?

[DJ PREP]

Hello,
I am new to the community and am not sure if I am posting this in the right place. I have a quick question that I am hoping you can help with. I have a friend who is a jeweler and is going to order a watch for me. He requested the model number but I coud not find it anywhere. He said that 116334WIO is not the right number. This is that watch I want:

http://www.thetimetv.com/_upload/_actu/actu_1173.jpg

Can anyone help?

[oneillba]

Great pictures everyone.

[mya]

Hello everybody?

I have visited lately a rolex shop and seen a wonderful datejust. But now, I can't find it anywhere (internet, rolex website). My husband is in Paris and I would like to send him the reference. Can somebody please help me find it!
here are some of its characteristics:

datejust 31 mm
bracelet jubilee with everose gold
chocolate font
roman dials, with the "VI" in diamonds
the upper circle is not smooth and with no diamonds

thank you!!

[Andelain]

Originally Posted by mya

Hello everybody?

I have visited lately a rolex shop and seen a wonderful datejust. But now, I can't find it anywhere (internet, rolex website). My husband is in Paris and I would like to send him the reference. Can somebody please help me find it!
here are some of its characteristics:

datejust 31 mm
bracelet jubilee with everose gold
chocolate font
roman dials, with the "VI" in diamonds
the upper circle is not smooth and with no diamonds

thank you!!

Check your PM's, I sent you a link to one.

[aandrianto]

Originally Posted by hugabug

I apologize in advance if I am in the wrong place, thread, etc. I have a question, and wondered if you guys could help me? I just purchased a DJ 2008 model with an aftermarket MOP dial. Original silver stick dial included. I am 99% sure it is authentic but I can't see the crown etching at the six marker with a magnifier, should I be able to?

BTW....all your pictures are AWESOME! I am a lady and bought the 36mm size, love big watches! Jubilee bracelet. I had a local jeweler look at it and he said it looked good but the only authorized dealer here said they wouldn't authenticate it, they send theirs to Dallas.

TIA!

its 2008 DJ and i can see it's M Series, i'm pretty sure it's authentic...

[JakeH]

Here's my baby. Thinking of swapping the dial for a blue sticks though... Thoughts?

[shaark]

My current Datejust.

[Flatb3d]

I just picked this up in NYC and was wondering what anyone one could tell me about it, like the year or model# hate to have the band taken off to see, dealer said "s" model tt dj.the date bubble seams a little off. thanks in advance. i love it by the way it looks great very happy to have it .

[scotty2hotty]

Love it, my rolex grail.

[Chgi]

I see in many classifieds that the Datejust ref. 116200/116234 is reported to be sized 37 mm instead of 36 declared by Rolex.

I know that the 16200 is 35 mm instead of the declared 36 (http://clockmaker.com.au/rolex_case_size.html)

So what's the exact case diameter of the 116200?

[slcbbrown]

I believe the 36mm DJ actually measures 35mm, but for reference is always referred to as 36mm. I don't think the standard DJ has changed dimensions. The AK and Date are called 34mm (don't know how big actually), but the difference next to a DJ is pretty clear. I doubt that it is 1mm.

[ThisIsMe]

photobucket.com/rolexitisme

this is my first rolex. can anyone tell me what the model number and year is for this one? thanks

[DJJon]

Originally Posted by ballain

Mouvement or case,

Cause i have a 16013 with an acrylic,
Mouvement is a 3035 and runs at 28,800bpm

Your Datejust runs 60 times faster than mostly anyone's but Skutt50's !

Originally Posted by Skutt50

Ditto ballain.

I also have a 16013, acrylic, 3035 running at 28.800 bps.

Yours runs 60 times faster than ballain's and 36,000 times faster than everyone elses !

GENTLEMEN - the movement is 8 ticks per second, universally expressed as 28,800 BPH (beats per HOUR) !!!!

[Rodentman]

I loved mine at first sight, and still it is my favorite. Most expensive one in the herd....



Sometimes on a strap too....

[Bigkev]

Does anyone know when the Dj with Roman dial stopped having luminescent hands?