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asmshufty · 20 December 2010, 03:41 PM

So, as I've mentioned previously, I work at a Rolex dealer in West Tennessee, and I've fallen in love with the datejustII. I'm a broke college student working 75-80 hours a week trying to keep my head above water. I guess what I'm asking is, are there any good datejust homages? I know I'm not a fan of the yellow gold tone or even the oyster bracelet. Any ideas where I can find a solid steel one? preferably with either a president style or jubilee style bracelet... Thanks!

WatchTimes · 21 December 2010, 01:42 AM

What Rolex dealer would let you wear a "homage" ????

Sorry I say find a nice watch in your budget that you can wear for a long time and skip a watch thats trying to be something else.

Consider a nice Seiko automatic perhaps.

A lot has to do with your budget which you have not told us.

jamesbondOO7 · 21 December 2010, 02:22 AM

What's an Homage?

Welshwatchman · 21 December 2010, 02:57 AM

Alpha or Sandoz make these kind of watches.

Exactly the same sort of design as a Rolex but with the Alpha logo and of a price tag of around $50 or so.

Not my cup of tea but an answer to the question posed.

TattooedGQ · 21 December 2010, 03:26 AM

Biggest question, what's the budget?? There are PLENTY of DJ styled watches out there.

tkc324 · 21 December 2010, 07:43 AM

I think Seiko makes some datejust look alike watches... prob could be had for around 200 or less.

Rags · 21 December 2010, 08:10 AM

Seiko SGF 204 is a TT Datejust homage watch. Can be purchased for around $200.

Demosthene · 21 December 2010, 09:40 AM

Invicta makes a sub style watch as well.

Saxon007 · 21 December 2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

What Rolex dealer would let you wear a "homage" ????

I agree, if I were your AD Rolex boss and you showed up wearing a Rolex homage I would kick you right out the door.

For now find a watch in your store that you can afford. Your boss will appreciate it and will probably give it to you for a good price.

When you are out of school, out of debt and have the cash in your pocket is the time to buy a Rolex.

asmshufty · 22 December 2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

I agree, if I were your AD Rolex boss and you showed up wearing a Rolex homage I would kick you right out the door.

For now find a watch in your store that you can afford. Your boss will appreciate it and will probably give it to you for a good price.

When you are out of school, out of debt and have the cash in your pocket is the time to buy a Rolex.

Well it definitely wouldn't be a work watch. And I have bought my watches from the store already... I just want that style now. Even if I can't wear it at work, I can wear it a lot.

lordcon · 22 December 2010, 09:53 PM

how about a Tudor Prince Oysterdate? Thats the closest you are gonna get without actually buying a Datejust.

vukotab · 22 December 2010, 11:16 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Well, the question is - what`s your budget?
As a Tudor owner, I would STRONGLY recommend one, it cannot even be consider as homage, because it`s produced by same factory (yeah, Tudor is Rolex`s second brand), with absolutely same build and finish quality. And ETA 2824-2, modified by Rolex watchmakers, will serve you a lifetime!

And if you`re little low on the budget, you should go for some nice Seiko automatic, they have few DJ dead ringers in their offer and presents best value for money IMHO!

Good luck!

dmacintyre · 23 December 2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

What's an Homage?

I believe it's a euphamism for a fake or an identical watch with a different manufacturer name on the dial. Either way it's not a question I would ask on a forum such as this. And it's not something I would wear in a Rolex AD if I wanted to keep my job.

Blue Lantern · 27 December 2010, 07:01 AM

Seiko makes plenty of watches that are reminiscent of Datejusts--just look on Amazon and you'll find stuff like this:

And I love this Sandoz that you can find on the pmwf.com sales section:

RUSH2689 · 27 December 2010, 09:07 AM

Try Seiko or maybe Invicta

cody p · 27 December 2010, 11:27 AM

Seiko and citizen offer watches that look pretty close.

Rolexprincess7 · 27 December 2010, 11:43 AM

Why purchase an "homage" or similar style that is never going to be the real deal. That is like buying a Chrysler 300 and passing it off as a Bentley or a Kia Amante and saying it is a Jaguar S-type. If you cannot afford a Rolex, then save up and get one. Anyone that looks at your watch is going to know. Save yourself the embarassment.

Rolexprincess7 · 27 December 2010, 11:54 AM

No!

oneillba · 27 December 2010, 12:01 PM

Wearing an homage, aka FOLEX is like kissing your sister... Don't do it!

Speed · 27 December 2010, 12:10 PM

Wont your boss let you wear a watch while you are at work?

20 December 2010, 03:41 PM	#1
asmshufty "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7	Are there any good Datejust Homages? So, as I've mentioned previously, I work at a Rolex dealer in West Tennessee, and I've fallen in love with the datejustII. I'm a broke college student working 75-80 hours a week trying to keep my head above water. I guess what I'm asking is, are there any good datejust homages? I know I'm not a fan of the yellow gold tone or even the oyster bracelet. Any ideas where I can find a solid steel one? preferably with either a president style or jubilee style bracelet... Thanks!

21 December 2010, 01:42 AM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	What Rolex dealer would let you wear a "homage" ???? Sorry I say find a nice watch in your budget that you can wear for a long time and skip a watch thats trying to be something else. Consider a nice Seiko automatic perhaps. A lot has to do with your budget which you have not told us. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 December 2010, 02:57 AM	#4
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Alpha or Sandoz make these kind of watches. Exactly the same sort of design as a Rolex but with the Alpha logo and of a price tag of around $50 or so. Not my cup of tea but an answer to the question posed. __________________ ..33

21 December 2010, 03:26 AM	#5
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Biggest question, what's the budget?? There are PLENTY of DJ styled watches out there. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

21 December 2010, 08:10 AM	#7
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Seiko SGF 204 is a TT Datejust homage watch. Can be purchased for around $200. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

21 December 2010, 02:22 AM	#3
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,071	What's an Homage?

21 December 2010, 07:43 AM	#6
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I think Seiko makes some datejust look alike watches... prob could be had for around 200 or less.

21 December 2010, 09:40 AM	#8
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Invicta makes a sub style watch as well.

22 December 2010, 09:53 PM	#11
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	how about a Tudor Prince Oysterdate? Thats the closest you are gonna get without actually buying a Datejust.

22 December 2010, 11:16 PM	#12
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Welcome to TRF! Well, the question is - what`s your budget? As a Tudor owner, I would STRONGLY recommend one, it cannot even be consider as homage, because it`s produced by same factory (yeah, Tudor is Rolex`s second brand), with absolutely same build and finish quality. And ETA 2824-2, modified by Rolex watchmakers, will serve you a lifetime! And if you`re little low on the budget, you should go for some nice Seiko automatic, they have few DJ dead ringers in their offer and presents best value for money IMHO! Good luck! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

27 December 2010, 07:01 AM	#14
Blue Lantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delaware Watch: Tudor 79190 Posts: 366	Seiko makes plenty of watches that are reminiscent of Datejusts--just look on Amazon and you'll find stuff like this: And I love this Sandoz that you can find on the pmwf.com sales section:

27 December 2010, 09:07 AM	#15
RUSH2689 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Watch: Recon Posts: 253	Try Seiko or maybe Invicta

27 December 2010, 11:27 AM	#16
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	Seiko and citizen offer watches that look pretty close.

27 December 2010, 11:43 AM	#17
Rolexprincess7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Kimberly Location: TN Watch: Lady Datejust Posts: 3	Why purchase an "homage" or similar style that is never going to be the real deal. That is like buying a Chrysler 300 and passing it off as a Bentley or a Kia Amante and saying it is a Jaguar S-type. If you cannot afford a Rolex, then save up and get one. Anyone that looks at your watch is going to know. Save yourself the embarassment.

27 December 2010, 11:54 AM	#18
Rolexprincess7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Kimberly Location: TN Watch: Lady Datejust Posts: 3	No!

27 December 2010, 12:01 PM	#19
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Wearing an homage, aka FOLEX is like kissing your sister... Don't do it! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

27 December 2010, 12:10 PM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Wont your boss let you wear a watch while you are at work?

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