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Vespasian · 28 February 2016, 10:40 PM

So how many members think there will be a 40mm datejust introduced this year ? I do

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SemperFi · 29 February 2016, 12:43 AM

Many are hoping for one but only time will tell.

mrchrisx69 · 29 February 2016, 12:49 AM

I like my 41mm.

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Annan · 29 February 2016, 12:50 AM

I am cautiously optimistic but certainly not banking on it. If they do and, if it comes with the option of a jubilee bracelet, I will once again believe in Santa Claus.

superdog · 29 February 2016, 12:50 AM

I think it'll come out this year in TT.

Next year in SS.

mjclark32 · 29 February 2016, 12:57 AM

No idea, but definitely waiting until Basel before any purchases...

Boothroyd · 29 February 2016, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I think it'll come out this year in TT.

Next year in SS.

I am going to be a contrarian and say that a DJ 40mm is NOT introduced this year. Perhaps in the future, but not this year.

AK797 · 29 February 2016, 02:10 AM

Not this year.

Maiden · 29 February 2016, 02:23 AM

[QUOTE=superdog;6504520]I think it'll come out this year in TT.

Next year in SS.[/QUOTE

I suspect the same thing.

Ravager135 · 29 February 2016, 02:57 AM

It does seem like it would logically follow, however, I am under the impression that the Datejust II sells really well for Rolex. The Datejust line always has but I think the 41mm size has been a big hit in the U.S.

While I acknowledge it is complete conjecture, I've had several Rolex ADs tell me that the 41mm size is what has prevented Rolex from introducing the Jubilee bracelet on the larger model. This was three different ADs over the course of several years. While we know better than to take anything an AD says as Gospel, it does kind of make sense...

Part of me really would like to see the Datejust II resized to 40mm. I plan on purchasing a Datejust II (or 40) when I finish residency this June. If they have a Jubilee option, I would be really excited. While I love a lot of the new dials on the DD40 models, they are definitely more formal than the older DD2 dials. I hope, if the Datejust II becomes 40mm, they keep the sportier dial options offered. I think I'll be happy either way and will make the choice myself depending on the outcome.

R G · 29 February 2016, 05:31 AM

I think the DJ2 line sells very well globally, something the DD2 didn't do based on the market it is normally aimed at.

I don't think we will be seeing a new DJ40 model, especially when something sells as well as it does and is favoured by so many.

If it is released, I don't think it will happen this year.

I have a DJ2 that my wife bought me for our wedding day last summer. At that time if I had been able to select between a 36mm, a 40mm or a 41mm, I would have chosen a 40mm. Out of 36mm and 41mm there was no comparison - the 36mm was just too small, on a smooth bezel. (I think a 36mm DJ on a fluted bezel with jubilee bracelet gives it a bigger looking

If a DJ40 came out now though whilst I'm already in ownership of my DJ2, I think the size difference and associated appearance would be too minimal to be worth trading up and switching - it's 1mm and realistically you would need them side by side to see any obvious difference.

DCgator · 29 February 2016, 06:22 AM

Not this this year, maybe not at all. Reason I say this is because the DJII has only been out a few years. I don't see why it would sense to put out yet another size in that line. Personally, I'm thankful Rolex got smart and put out the 41mm DJII. When I first obtained my TT Thunderbird in 1990, it was the perfect size as I had smaller wrist then. I stopped wearing the TBird after I've had 40, 41, 42, and 44mm on my wrist. It just became too small for presence.

I say Rolex should stick with the current sizes in the DJ line. Howver, I would have no objection (but will not buy) if Rolex produced a 40mm DJ. My 2c.

Chadridv · 29 February 2016, 06:52 AM

Yeah it's not that cut and dry. As others above have mentioned the DJ2 is a pretty hot seller for Rolex. Not the best ever but still good, definitely more popular than the DD2 was.

Yes, it seems logical that the DJ40 would follow the DD40, but it doesn't seem logical to discontinue the DJ2 as they did the DD2.

I for one hope they do make a DJ40 as I think the proportions are near perfect and much more to my liking than the 36mm and 41mm.

28 February 2016, 10:40 PM	#1
Vespasian Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: East coast Posts: 14	40mm datejust So how many members think there will be a 40mm datejust introduced this year ? I do Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 February 2016, 12:50 AM	#4
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I am cautiously optimistic but certainly not banking on it. If they do and, if it comes with the option of a jubilee bracelet, I will once again believe in Santa Claus. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

29 February 2016, 12:50 AM	#5
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,867	I think it'll come out this year in TT. Next year in SS. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 February 2016, 12:57 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	No idea, but definitely waiting until Basel before any purchases... __________________

29 February 2016, 12:43 AM	#2
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	Many are hoping for one but only time will tell.

29 February 2016, 12:49 AM	#3
mrchrisx69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 189	I like my 41mm. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

29 February 2016, 02:10 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Not this year.

29 February 2016, 02:23 AM	#9
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	[QUOTE=superdog;6504520]I think it'll come out this year in TT. Next year in SS.[/QUOTE I suspect the same thing.

29 February 2016, 02:57 AM	#10
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,257	It does seem like it would logically follow, however, I am under the impression that the Datejust II sells really well for Rolex. The Datejust line always has but I think the 41mm size has been a big hit in the U.S. While I acknowledge it is complete conjecture, I've had several Rolex ADs tell me that the 41mm size is what has prevented Rolex from introducing the Jubilee bracelet on the larger model. This was three different ADs over the course of several years. While we know better than to take anything an AD says as Gospel, it does kind of make sense... Part of me really would like to see the Datejust II resized to 40mm. I plan on purchasing a Datejust II (or 40) when I finish residency this June. If they have a Jubilee option, I would be really excited. While I love a lot of the new dials on the DD40 models, they are definitely more formal than the older DD2 dials. I hope, if the Datejust II becomes 40mm, they keep the sportier dial options offered. I think I'll be happy either way and will make the choice myself depending on the outcome.

29 February 2016, 05:31 AM	#11
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	I think the DJ2 line sells very well globally, something the DD2 didn't do based on the market it is normally aimed at. I don't think we will be seeing a new DJ40 model, especially when something sells as well as it does and is favoured by so many. If it is released, I don't think it will happen this year. I have a DJ2 that my wife bought me for our wedding day last summer. At that time if I had been able to select between a 36mm, a 40mm or a 41mm, I would have chosen a 40mm. Out of 36mm and 41mm there was no comparison - the 36mm was just too small, on a smooth bezel. (I think a 36mm DJ on a fluted bezel with jubilee bracelet gives it a bigger looking If a DJ40 came out now though whilst I'm already in ownership of my DJ2, I think the size difference and associated appearance would be too minimal to be worth trading up and switching - it's 1mm and realistically you would need them side by side to see any obvious difference.

29 February 2016, 06:22 AM	#12
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Not this this year, maybe not at all. Reason I say this is because the DJII has only been out a few years. I don't see why it would sense to put out yet another size in that line. Personally, I'm thankful Rolex got smart and put out the 41mm DJII. When I first obtained my TT Thunderbird in 1990, it was the perfect size as I had smaller wrist then. I stopped wearing the TBird after I've had 40, 41, 42, and 44mm on my wrist. It just became too small for presence. I say Rolex should stick with the current sizes in the DJ line. Howver, I would have no objection (but will not buy) if Rolex produced a 40mm DJ. My 2c.

29 February 2016, 06:52 AM	#13
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	Yeah it's not that cut and dry. As others above have mentioned the DJ2 is a pretty hot seller for Rolex. Not the best ever but still good, definitely more popular than the DD2 was. Yes, it seems logical that the DJ40 would follow the DD40, but it doesn't seem logical to discontinue the DJ2 as they did the DD2. I for one hope they do make a DJ40 as I think the proportions are near perfect and much more to my liking than the 36mm and 41mm.

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