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Shibumi · 20 April 2015, 04:12 PM

If not, which one is the most frequently chosen as a "first" Rolex?

My first, Datejust II 116300 SSO just acquired in Paris in March...

Eric Chan · 20 April 2015, 04:25 PM

I would have to say yes, the Datejust is and followed by the Submariner. I am referring to SS models.

arinsd · 20 April 2015, 04:26 PM

You would think a sub is... but today I saw 3 DJ at church and 1 DD.

I keep seeing DJ all over. Two tone to be exact.

Old Expat Beast · 20 April 2015, 04:28 PM

Very likely. Every AD I have been to always had loads more Datejusts than Subs on display.

Jack T · 20 April 2015, 04:30 PM

It could be the only watch you'll ever need

Xyzander · 20 April 2015, 05:06 PM

My first was a Sub, followed by a DJII

Rock · 20 April 2015, 05:19 PM

I would think that a SS DJ is just about the most versatile Rolex you could buy.
Looks good and fits in with anything, anywhere.
The two pictured certainly do.

wdin · 20 April 2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

It could be the only watch you'll ever need

excellent shot!

jude7789 · 20 April 2015, 05:23 PM

In my own experience then yes, on the hunt for a 16234 at the moment, my first Rolex purchase from being a strictly Omega man in the past.

Rogdogg · 20 April 2015, 05:30 PM

I have heard before that the DateJust is the biggest selling Rolex of all time, although I have never heard how many.
I have also had AD's tell me that the number of SS sports watches an AD receives is directly related to the amount of non sports models such as a DJ that they sell. I think this is why Asian AD's probably have such a big collection of sports models that are deemed very difficult to get in the US, because they sell so many non sports models. TT DateJusts are by far the most common Rolex that I see in Thailand, certainly on middle aged or older people.

kenn18 · 20 April 2015, 07:21 PM

My first was a DJ, followed by a GMT pepsi. Then came the Sub LV, Explorer II and a GMT II TT..

Urosfan · 20 April 2015, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric chan

i would have to say yes, the datejust is and followed by the submariner. I am referring to ss models.

x2

jjnd08 · 20 April 2015, 07:47 PM

No real metrics our there, so it's all speculation.

I'd be willing to bet money though that the answer is yes.

travisb · 20 April 2015, 08:59 PM

I think on the forum it's probably a Sub but overall it would be a DJ.

tkerrmd · 20 April 2015, 09:04 PM

I would say yes, nice choice congrats!

zama · 20 April 2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

I would have to say yes, the Datejust is and followed by the Submariner. I am referring to SS models.

That was my order then Daytona, Day Date and GMT.....

KJBLK · 20 April 2015, 09:32 PM

My first Rolex (in 1997) was a Steel Datejust with fluted bezel and blue baton dial. I loved that watch!

brandrea · 20 April 2015, 09:35 PM

Based on what I see at our local AD's yes.

flathead59 · 20 April 2015, 11:03 PM

This forum (and others like it) aren't the real world. From what I've seen here the first purchase is often influenced by what is popular on the board, ie BLNR, Sub, Daytona, etc.

Mark

swils8610 · 20 April 2015, 11:09 PM

That or the Sub.

landroverking · 20 April 2015, 11:10 PM

DJ yes. DJ 2 no.

jshepard · 21 April 2015, 02:48 AM

I've seen more Subs than DJs, but I've seen a lot of DJs too... Then again the Sub look is so copied that I may have been looking something that just looks like a Sub. And I think it's the increased popularity of the sports watch as well as the loss of standards nowadays as far as wearing sports watches with business and formal outfits.

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samson66 · 21 April 2015, 03:14 AM

I think a lot of folks buy Datejusts as their first Rolex for the same reason I did - because they get into this thinking it will be the only Rolex they will ever buy so they are looking for one watch for all occasions. And the DJII seems to do that better than any other model. They really straddle the dress/sport line well. Of course like most, I wound up buying a second Rolex within a year LOL, ahh the addiction!

Maxy · 21 April 2015, 03:17 AM

Not if you are in your 20's or early 30's. Usually in many countries, people finally afford to buy Rolex when they are over 35 or 40 years old and then the obvious daily wear in an office setting would be DJ over a Sub or Explorer II or similar sports watches. But if you are young, I don't think your first watch would be a DJ.

c41006 · 21 April 2015, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flathead59

This forum (and others like it) aren't the real world. From what I've seen here the first purchase is often influenced by what is popular on the board, ie BLNR, Sub, Daytona, etc.

Mark

+1

I'd be willing to bet the DJ is the best selling Rolex in the real world.

Malbolge · 21 April 2015, 03:28 AM

my first is a ND sub but actually not interested in buying more Rolex watches. Looking for a vintage Omega and used Big Block Tudor 79180. So I'm good.

chloebear · 21 April 2015, 04:02 AM

The first time I walked into an AD the salesman said "let me guess....hmmm....you look like you're looking for a date-just." He was a little surprised when I said "nope...I'd like to see the Milgauss." Based on that I would think the DJ must be the most common, although I would think subs wouldn't be far behind.

MFG1990 · 21 April 2015, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shibumi

If not, which one is the most frequently chosen as a "first" Rolex?

My first, Datejust II 116300 SSO just acquired in Paris in March...

Beautiful watch. Personally I prefer the blue stick dial, but yours looks gorgeous.

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sirduncs · 21 April 2015, 06:39 AM

My first (and only...so far) Rolex was the 16610LV. However, there are some business settings where a DJ is going to be far more appropriate, so, alas, the itch still needs scratching and I honestly believe I shall be acquiring a DJ next...

duncs

OmegaJJH · 21 April 2015, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sirduncs

so, alas, the itch still needs scratching and I honestly believe I shall be acquiring a DJ next...

Me too

20 April 2015, 04:25 PM	#2
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	I would have to say yes, the Datejust is and followed by the Submariner. I am referring to SS models. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

20 April 2015, 05:19 PM	#7
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,844	I would think that a SS DJ is just about the most versatile Rolex you could buy. Looks good and fits in with anything, anywhere. The two pictured certainly do. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

20 April 2015, 05:30 PM	#10
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I have heard before that the DateJust is the biggest selling Rolex of all time, although I have never heard how many. I have also had AD's tell me that the number of SS sports watches an AD receives is directly related to the amount of non sports models such as a DJ that they sell. I think this is why Asian AD's probably have such a big collection of sports models that are deemed very difficult to get in the US, because they sell so many non sports models. TT DateJusts are by far the most common Rolex that I see in Thailand, certainly on middle aged or older people. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum Last edited by Rogdogg; 20 April 2015 at 05:30 PM.. Reason: Typo

21 April 2015, 03:28 AM	#26
Malbolge "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Disco Volante Posts: 350	my first is a ND sub but actually not interested in buying more Rolex watches. Looking for a vintage Omega and used Big Block Tudor 79180. So I'm good. __________________ Rolex Submariner Reference 114060

20 April 2015, 04:26 PM	#3
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	You would think a sub is... but today I saw 3 DJ at church and 1 DD. I keep seeing DJ all over. Two tone to be exact.

20 April 2015, 04:28 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,794	Very likely. Every AD I have been to always had loads more Datejusts than Subs on display.

20 April 2015, 05:06 PM	#6
Xyzander "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Seattle Watch: Sub C, ExpII-Polar Posts: 173	My first was a Sub, followed by a DJII

20 April 2015, 05:23 PM	#9
jude7789 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 6	In my own experience then yes, on the hunt for a 16234 at the moment, my first Rolex purchase from being a strictly Omega man in the past.

20 April 2015, 07:21 PM	#11
kenn18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New City Watch: Rolex Posts: 169	My first was a DJ, followed by a GMT pepsi. Then came the Sub LV, Explorer II and a GMT II TT..

20 April 2015, 07:47 PM	#13
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	No real metrics our there, so it's all speculation. I'd be willing to bet money though that the answer is yes.

20 April 2015, 08:59 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	I think on the forum it's probably a Sub but overall it would be a DJ.

20 April 2015, 09:04 PM	#15
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I would say yes, nice choice congrats!

20 April 2015, 09:32 PM	#17
KJBLK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London Watch: YG Blue SubC Posts: 112	My first Rolex (in 1997) was a Steel Datejust with fluted bezel and blue baton dial. I loved that watch!

20 April 2015, 09:35 PM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,806	Based on what I see at our local AD's yes.

20 April 2015, 11:03 PM	#19
flathead59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 349	This forum (and others like it) aren't the real world. From what I've seen here the first purchase is often influenced by what is popular on the board, ie BLNR, Sub, Daytona, etc. Mark

20 April 2015, 11:09 PM	#20
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,200	That or the Sub.

20 April 2015, 11:10 PM	#21
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	DJ yes. DJ 2 no.

21 April 2015, 02:48 AM	#22
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	I've seen more Subs than DJs, but I've seen a lot of DJs too... Then again the Sub look is so copied that I may have been looking something that just looks like a Sub. And I think it's the increased popularity of the sports watch as well as the loss of standards nowadays as far as wearing sports watches with business and formal outfits. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2015, 03:14 AM	#23
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,759	I think a lot of folks buy Datejusts as their first Rolex for the same reason I did - because they get into this thinking it will be the only Rolex they will ever buy so they are looking for one watch for all occasions. And the DJII seems to do that better than any other model. They really straddle the dress/sport line well. Of course like most, I wound up buying a second Rolex within a year LOL, ahh the addiction!

21 April 2015, 03:17 AM	#24
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Not if you are in your 20's or early 30's. Usually in many countries, people finally afford to buy Rolex when they are over 35 or 40 years old and then the obvious daily wear in an office setting would be DJ over a Sub or Explorer II or similar sports watches. But if you are young, I don't think your first watch would be a DJ.

21 April 2015, 04:02 AM	#27
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	The first time I walked into an AD the salesman said "let me guess....hmmm....you look like you're looking for a date-just." He was a little surprised when I said "nope...I'd like to see the Milgauss." Based on that I would think the DJ must be the most common, although I would think subs wouldn't be far behind.

21 April 2015, 06:39 AM	#29
sirduncs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK Watch: 16610 LV Posts: 135	My first (and only...so far) Rolex was the 16610LV. However, there are some business settings where a DJ is going to be far more appropriate, so, alas, the itch still needs scratching and I honestly believe I shall be acquiring a DJ next... duncs

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