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rudegar · 23 April 2015, 10:03 AM

Have any of you conspiracy theory types thought that the downsizing of the DD II to 40 mm may have been foreshadowed by the absence of a DJ II jubilee bracelet? Many people have wondered why the heck they never came out with a DJ II Jubilee despite its apparent popularity and the hue and cry from this Forum. Perhaps early after the intro of DD II and DJ II they decided on the 40mm re-size. They may have figured it wasn't worth developing a Jubilee for the DJ II because it would only be in production for a few years. Maybe this is foreshadowing that they do intend to downsize DJ II to 40mm as many have speculated. And then perhaps they WILL come out with a Jubilee for the new "DJ 40" Just sayin' [or did I miss that someone already said this?]

mkmk · 23 April 2015, 10:22 AM

I believe the lug width is the same for the DDII or the DD 40.
The Lug width on the DJ II is 20mm same as the DJ 36.

Speed · 23 April 2015, 10:26 AM

By Jove you've got it! Rolex looked at this forum and said, "Well we've got to address this outcry!" ;-) JK

I love the old 36mm DD more these days. Would love an older one in WG on a President-style bracelet . Afraid Rolex can't help me there...

beer nuts · 23 April 2015, 11:13 AM

Think they were offering limited options with DJ2 to see how sales went. I also think they wouldnt want endless options for DJ2 like DJ has. Ie braclet, dial, smooth etc. DJ2 is still popular with fewer options

watchwatcher · 23 April 2015, 11:17 AM

My brain stopped working when I read hue and cry from this forum. Sorry to say that this forum is not involved in the decision making process at Rolex.

rudegar · 23 April 2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

My brain stopped working when I read hue and cry from this forum. Sorry to say that this forum is not involved in the decision making process at Rolex.

Haha. You're right but I wouldn't be surprised if they read it. In the early days of internet forums it was discovered, I believe, that BMW AG was indeed reading and sometimes stealthy responding to forum posts.

rudegar · 23 April 2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mkmk

I believe the lug width is the same for the DDII or the DD 40.
The Lug width on the DJ II is 20mm same as the DJ 36.

I read somewhere that the width of the bracelet was slightly smaller for the DD 40 (relative to DD II) although the lug width could still be the same.

DJJon · 23 April 2015, 02:02 PM

I recall learning when the DJ II first came out the the lugs were different and therefore bracelet swaps would not work.

I hope one of our true experts can chime in.

azguy · 23 April 2015, 11:09 PM

The biggest mistake on this forum is thinking Rolex cares about looking back and reviving the past. We may never see a jubilee made again and that's OK with me...

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23 April 2015, 10:03 AM	#1
rudegar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Watch: DD 40 Pt Posts: 365	Jubilee conspiracy theory Have any of you conspiracy theory types thought that the downsizing of the DD II to 40 mm may have been foreshadowed by the absence of a DJ II jubilee bracelet? Many people have wondered why the heck they never came out with a DJ II Jubilee despite its apparent popularity and the hue and cry from this Forum. Perhaps early after the intro of DD II and DJ II they decided on the 40mm re-size. They may have figured it wasn't worth developing a Jubilee for the DJ II because it would only be in production for a few years. Maybe this is foreshadowing that they do intend to downsize DJ II to 40mm as many have speculated. And then perhaps they WILL come out with a Jubilee for the new "DJ 40" Just sayin' [or did I miss that someone already said this?]

23 April 2015, 10:26 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Jubilee conspiracy theory By Jove you've got it! Rolex looked at this forum and said, "Well we've got to address this outcry!" ;-) JK I love the old 36mm DD more these days. Would love an older one in WG on a President-style bracelet . Afraid Rolex can't help me there...

23 April 2015, 10:22 AM	#2
mkmk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. California Posts: 451	I believe the lug width is the same for the DDII or the DD 40. The Lug width on the DJ II is 20mm same as the DJ 36.

23 April 2015, 11:13 AM	#4
beer nuts "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 43	Think they were offering limited options with DJ2 to see how sales went. I also think they wouldnt want endless options for DJ2 like DJ has. Ie braclet, dial, smooth etc. DJ2 is still popular with fewer options

23 April 2015, 11:17 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	My brain stopped working when I read hue and cry from this forum. Sorry to say that this forum is not involved in the decision making process at Rolex.

23 April 2015, 02:02 PM	#8
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	I recall learning when the DJ II first came out the the lugs were different and therefore bracelet swaps would not work. I hope one of our true experts can chime in.

23 April 2015, 11:09 PM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	The biggest mistake on this forum is thinking Rolex cares about looking back and reviving the past. We may never see a jubilee made again and that's OK with me... Rolex family.jpg

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