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Archduke · 30 September 2013, 05:28 AM

My ‘collection’ so far consists of a ceramic Submariner Date daily wearer and a G-SHOCK beater.

I’d like to add a smaller dressier watch for the office and for semi-formal occasions.

I don’t think a true dress watch (i.e. thin, gold, white dial, time only on a black strap) would get much wrist time, and I don’t want to pay out for a watch I will hardly ever wear.

My idea is to pick up a new 36mm DJ which I hope will be suitable for the office, for semi-formal occasions, and for smart casual occasions, and therefore get more wrist time than a strict dress watch.

There are three contenders:

116200 36mm SS DJ with domed bezel, oyster bracelet, and black stick dial. However, this might be too sporty for semi-formal occasions, I am not keen on the PCLs, and I tend to think that fluted/ jubilee is the more classic look for a DJ.
116234 36mm SS DJ with WG fluted bezel, superjubilee bracelet, and silver or white stick dial. However, IMO in monochrome this is not really dressy enough for semi-formal wear, but too fancy for office or casual wear, and IMO a bit of a feminine style.
116233 36mm TT DJ with YG fluted bezel, TT superjubilee bracelet, and champagne stick or silver stick dial. This is the classic DJ look, and then one I am leaning towards. I think it would work best for semi-formal and office use, and be okay for smart casual. Only real concerns with this is that the superjubilee bracelet is not easy to adjust without removing links, and there is a perception of the TT DJ as an old man’s or used car salesman’s watch.

I’d be interested to see which gets the most votes (or I would be if I had managed to add a poll!), and particularly keen to hear from anyone in their 30s with a TT DJ.

Rags · 30 September 2013, 05:53 AM

I'm partial to my 16233 so my vote goes for the 116233. It's says classic Rolex..

damoos91 · 30 September 2013, 06:04 AM

I would go 116200 with the silver dial and roman numerals.

wctm · 30 September 2013, 06:27 AM

The 116234 is a great watch and not feminine at all ! Mine has been through everything and not a scratch on the jubilee which is an excellent bracelet. I'm glad I went with the SS instead of TT. The TT doesn't fly under the radar as easily and the fluted white gold is money !! The watch is great for everything. You can take it into the resort, go swimming, golfing, biking, etc. Best all purpose watch IMO. Was going to get a Patek instead but Rolex is built like a tank and hasn't ever let me down.

Rolex Freak · 30 September 2013, 06:54 AM

This one. ImageUploadedByTapatalkHD1380488064.191933.jpg

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bradiowausa · 30 September 2013, 07:04 AM

116233. Very pleased with my 16233 with a oyster bracelet

Engi · 30 September 2013, 07:52 AM

This one

jjnd08 · 30 September 2013, 08:15 AM

I have the 116233 TT jubilee with a white dial and Roman Numerals. I think it is a classic Rolex, and looks great in the office.

rmfnla · 30 September 2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

I have the 116233 TT jubilee with a white dial and Roman Numerals. I think it is a classic Rolex, and looks great in the office.

White/Roman rules!

Jack T · 30 September 2013, 08:23 AM

How about this?

Wllnv19 · 30 September 2013, 08:24 AM

I would go (hopefully my next) SS DJ silver diamond dial!!

Jack T · 30 September 2013, 08:26 AM

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That is one beautiful watch !

azguy · 30 September 2013, 09:23 AM

I only own one "dress" watch and it happens to be TT, perfect with a blue power suit for big meetings...

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Annan · 30 September 2013, 09:33 AM

This one.

sea-dweller · 30 September 2013, 10:39 AM

I would go with #1, I have always liked the DJ with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet.

datejusting · 30 September 2013, 11:33 AM

I wear 116233 for almost all occasions.

Rickk · 30 September 2013, 12:42 PM

This one or white romans like annan's. In my humble opinion.

Dr. Robert · 30 September 2013, 01:04 PM

White, silver or champagne dial.....stick markers......whatever bezel/bracelet combo you desire.

a_plus1234 · 30 September 2013, 11:37 PM

If you want dressy, add diamond markers. They pop against a black dial

SearChart · 30 September 2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Annan

This one.

I agree

nick c · 1 October 2013, 12:01 AM

My choice

SGwch · 1 October 2013, 12:07 AM

116233!!! :p

Bigkev · 1 October 2013, 12:24 AM

116234 White dial, Roman numerals.

urmacher · 1 October 2013, 12:39 AM

my 116233..

bobg · 1 October 2013, 02:34 AM

This one.

GsurgBM · 1 October 2013, 03:59 AM

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I agree, but go with fluted bezel.

Chris B · 1 October 2013, 04:35 AM

Great pics guys

I love this, apologies to the owner for snaffling the pic

DJJon · 1 October 2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

White, silver or champagne dial.....stick markers......whatever bezel/bracelet combo you desire.

Agree. Fluted puts the dressy factor over the top.

Never an old man's watch - it's multigenerational once you're able to make the reach.

The Used Car Salesman wears an homage or fashion watch in TT with a horrid attempt at a fluted bezel ! And the "gold" shows signs of brassing along the wear areas!

PINDR · 1 October 2013, 05:55 AM

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This is the one I am wearing right now, LOVE it! My first (and probably my only) Rolex.

Jeff

wctm68 · 1 October 2013, 06:00 AM

Not the Lexus Used Car Dealers... they wear Rolex TT that look like they've been through the ringer.

30 September 2013, 05:53 AM	#2
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I'm partial to my 16233 so my vote goes for the 116233. It's says classic Rolex.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

30 September 2013, 01:04 PM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,011	White, silver or champagne dial.....stick markers......whatever bezel/bracelet combo you desire. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 September 2013, 05:28 AM	#1
Archduke Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK Posts: 149	Which 36mm DJ is best as a dressy watch? My ‘collection’ so far consists of a ceramic Submariner Date daily wearer and a G-SHOCK beater. I’d like to add a smaller dressier watch for the office and for semi-formal occasions. I don’t think a true dress watch (i.e. thin, gold, white dial, time only on a black strap) would get much wrist time, and I don’t want to pay out for a watch I will hardly ever wear. My idea is to pick up a new 36mm DJ which I hope will be suitable for the office, for semi-formal occasions, and for smart casual occasions, and therefore get more wrist time than a strict dress watch. There are three contenders: 116200 36mm SS DJ with domed bezel, oyster bracelet, and black stick dial. However, this might be too sporty for semi-formal occasions, I am not keen on the PCLs, and I tend to think that fluted/ jubilee is the more classic look for a DJ. 116234 36mm SS DJ with WG fluted bezel, superjubilee bracelet, and silver or white stick dial. However, IMO in monochrome this is not really dressy enough for semi-formal wear, but too fancy for office or casual wear, and IMO a bit of a feminine style. 116233 36mm TT DJ with YG fluted bezel, TT superjubilee bracelet, and champagne stick or silver stick dial. This is the classic DJ look, and then one I am leaning towards. I think it would work best for semi-formal and office use, and be okay for smart casual. Only real concerns with this is that the superjubilee bracelet is not easy to adjust without removing links, and there is a perception of the TT DJ as an old man’s or used car salesman’s watch. I’d be interested to see which gets the most votes (or I would be if I had managed to add a poll!), and particularly keen to hear from anyone in their 30s with a TT DJ.

30 September 2013, 06:04 AM	#3
damoos91 Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jordan M. Location: winter park, fl Watch: 1962 Speedmaster Posts: 75	I would go 116200 with the silver dial and roman numerals.

30 September 2013, 06:27 AM	#4
wctm Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: hawaii Posts: 11	The 116234 is a great watch and not feminine at all ! Mine has been through everything and not a scratch on the jubilee which is an excellent bracelet. I'm glad I went with the SS instead of TT. The TT doesn't fly under the radar as easily and the fluted white gold is money !! The watch is great for everything. You can take it into the resort, go swimming, golfing, biking, etc. Best all purpose watch IMO. Was going to get a Patek instead but Rolex is built like a tank and hasn't ever let me down.

30 September 2013, 06:54 AM	#5
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	This one. ImageUploadedByTapatalkHD1380488064.191933.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

30 September 2013, 07:04 AM	#6
bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 625	116233. Very pleased with my 16233 with a oyster bracelet

30 September 2013, 07:52 AM	#7
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	This one

30 September 2013, 08:15 AM	#8
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I have the 116233 TT jubilee with a white dial and Roman Numerals. I think it is a classic Rolex, and looks great in the office.

30 September 2013, 08:24 AM	#11
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	I would go (hopefully my next) SS DJ silver diamond dial!!

30 September 2013, 09:23 AM	#13
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I only own one "dress" watch and it happens to be TT, perfect with a blue power suit for big meetings... TBside.JPG TOG1.jpg

30 September 2013, 10:39 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would go with #1, I have always liked the DJ with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet.

30 September 2013, 11:33 AM	#16
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	I wear 116233 for almost all occasions.

1 October 2013, 12:07 AM	#22
SGwch Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Singapore Watch: 116233 Posts: 19	116233!!! :p

1 October 2013, 12:24 AM	#23
Bigkev "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Md Watch: 16610, 216750 Pola Posts: 97	116234 White dial, Roman numerals.

1 October 2013, 12:39 AM	#24
urmacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Teo Location: Slovenia Watch: 116520,116523... Posts: 15	my 116233..

1 October 2013, 02:34 AM	#25
bobg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Western burb Watch: Datejust Posts: 197	This one.

1 October 2013, 04:35 AM	#27
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pics guys I love this, apologies to the owner for snaffling the pic

1 October 2013, 06:00 AM	#30
wctm68 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: LA Posts: 119	Not the Lexus Used Car Dealers... they wear Rolex TT that look like they've been through the ringer.

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