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Minimalist · 10 July 2015, 12:40 AM

Hey Guys,

So I read a lot of 'should I trade' threads and never thought I'd do one of my own. Well I'm now thinking of doing a trade but have never done a trade before. I'd like to hear some opinions from you guys who have experience in doing so.

So I've seen a DJ II blue baton dial with fluted bezel from 2012. I'm thinking to trade my Explorer (1) and a black bay red on bracelet and I'd have to throw another £100 on top for the trade. I bought both watches brand new October 2014.

I do like the DJ, but I've never done a trade before so don't know if I should or not. What would you guys do? I know ultimately it is my decision, but some of your thoughts would be useful.

Thanks for reading

M.

Oh by the way, currently have the LV (Hulk) and Pelagos (and the two which I'm thinking of trading)....I do plan to buy the blue pelagos in the near future.

kilyung · 10 July 2015, 12:43 AM

I'm a big fan of that blue stick DJ2. I'd do it.

Cru Jones · 10 July 2015, 12:47 AM

it would give you more diversity, so, i would go for it. i would have thought the deal could have been a tad better, but, i'm not sure about pricing.

Minimalist · 10 July 2015, 01:50 AM

I've tried to negotiate but that's the price/deal they're sticking at, but have offered a 24 month warranty on the DJ rather than the standard 12 month they offer.

1995akcoop · 10 July 2015, 01:59 AM

do it!!! you have a sporty piece covered with the LV

joe100 · 10 July 2015, 02:02 AM

I'd have a hard time parting with an Explorer. It's the quintessential Rolex sport watch

locutus49 · 10 July 2015, 02:16 AM

I would do it. The deal seems fair. I just did my first trade and understand your feelings. But this seems to be a great opportunity, and I'm a fan of the DJ (over the explorer).

PS: Keep the Hulk as your good luck piece.

SaddleSC · 10 July 2015, 02:21 AM

Yes...I would make that trade...the Blue Stick DJII is a real beauty!

locutus49 · 10 July 2015, 02:38 AM

Gorgeous watch!!!

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Yes...I would make that trade...the Blue Stick DJII is a real beauty!

Jaycnyp · 10 July 2015, 03:07 AM

Love the DJ2 that you are talking about.... But I wouldn't give up my explorer for it.

HogwldFLTR · 10 July 2015, 03:14 AM

Me too! Get the DJII; it's a great watch.

Minimalist · 10 July 2015, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaycnyp

Love the DJ2 that you are talking about.... But I wouldn't give up my explorer for it.

This is my exact conundrum. I do love the Explorer, but I do love the fluted bezel and shiny-ness of the DJ, I like the polished centre links and am not afriad of the scratches it'll get.

And they dropped the trade in price to £100 with 24 month warranty.

tkerrmd · 10 July 2015, 03:21 AM

sounds like a good plan!

trackntrail · 10 July 2015, 03:26 AM

I would definitely do it, DJII blue stick is awesome

brandrea · 10 July 2015, 03:38 AM

I'm also here to lend my support. I opted for the smooth bezel

Minimalist · 10 July 2015, 03:50 AM

Well the choice seems clear!

Their offices are now closed, so will continue tomorrow and go and view the watch and see what I make of it (I tried one on xmas time and loved it). So far it's all been via email.

Don't know if it's been polished etc, I did ask, but he didn't reply to that question...so I will have to see myself.

SemperFi · 10 July 2015, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Minimalist

Well the choice seems clear!

Their offices are now closed, so will continue tomorrow and go and view the watch and see what I make of it (I tried one on xmas time and loved it). So far it's all been via email.

Don't know if it's been polished etc, I did ask, but he didn't reply to that question...so I will have to see myself.

The DJII blue dial is simply gorgeous. Let us know what you decide.

WatchMeRun · 10 July 2015, 04:25 AM

I recently acquired a TT DJ2. It's a great wearing watch. My third Rolex could easily be another DJ2 in SS with a white baton dial. I love mine.

schwartz914 · 10 July 2015, 04:26 AM

i would do it too

Minimalist · 10 July 2015, 06:09 AM

Thanks to all those who replied. I'll keep you guys posted on the outcome.

AK797 · 10 July 2015, 06:21 AM

Great pics guys! I would do it, love that blue dial!

Jakx · 10 July 2015, 08:21 AM

DJ II Blue is a total classic. I would prefer it to be 40mm but it looks stunning in the metal. One of the finest blues in the industry IMHO, which is impressive considering blue dials are very hard to get right. Definitely worth the trade.

watchwatcher · 10 July 2015, 11:24 AM

As a big fan of the blue stick dial, I would def be interested in moving those two for it. However, I would do a little shopping around and see if you could get a better deal.

And you may want to consider the smooth bezel...if you like it you could even save yourself some more bucks.

Minimalist · 10 July 2015, 11:59 AM

hey Larry, thanks for the input. One of the things that attracted me to the DJ II was the fluted bezel, so if i go for the DJ its got to be with a fluted bezel.

I did contact a couple other places, one offer was horrendous and the other didn't bother replying after a couple of attempts via email.

cathy liebchen · 10 July 2015, 12:13 PM

the swing is about $1500 between the Rolexes, I don't know the value of the BB

DJ2 is a beautiful model and with all the talk/BS about *discontinuing* them....collectible!

crfsocal · 10 July 2015, 12:31 PM

I would keep the Exp.

Maiden · 10 July 2015, 02:41 PM

Go for the DJ2. Blue sticks is beautiful.

Galion · 10 July 2015, 04:54 PM

Blue sticks / fluted bezel....my favorite SS DJ2

Muzz · 10 July 2015, 05:13 PM

The blue stick is an awesome dial!!! I would do that deal!!

Minimalist · 10 July 2015, 07:52 PM

So I spoke with the dealer this morning and the watch is now reserved for me. Just need to figure out when I can go and view it.

Thanks again to you guys for replying and all the enabling! Lol

10 July 2015, 12:40 AM	#1
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Possible trade for a DJ II Hey Guys, So I read a lot of 'should I trade' threads and never thought I'd do one of my own. Well I'm now thinking of doing a trade but have never done a trade before. I'd like to hear some opinions from you guys who have experience in doing so. So I've seen a DJ II blue baton dial with fluted bezel from 2012. I'm thinking to trade my Explorer (1) and a black bay red on bracelet and I'd have to throw another £100 on top for the trade. I bought both watches brand new October 2014. I do like the DJ, but I've never done a trade before so don't know if I should or not. What would you guys do? I know ultimately it is my decision, but some of your thoughts would be useful. Thanks for reading M. Oh by the way, currently have the LV (Hulk) and Pelagos (and the two which I'm thinking of trading)....I do plan to buy the blue pelagos in the near future.

10 July 2015, 02:02 AM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I'd have a hard time parting with an Explorer. It's the quintessential Rolex sport watch __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 July 2015, 02:21 AM	#8
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,147	Yes...I would make that trade...the Blue Stick DJII is a real beauty! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

10 July 2015, 03:14 AM	#11
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,813	Me too! Get the DJII; it's a great watch. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 July 2015, 03:38 AM	#15
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,617	I'm also here to lend my support. I opted for the smooth bezel Attached Images

10 July 2015, 12:43 AM	#2
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	I'm a big fan of that blue stick DJ2. I'd do it.

10 July 2015, 12:47 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,613	it would give you more diversity, so, i would go for it. i would have thought the deal could have been a tad better, but, i'm not sure about pricing.

10 July 2015, 01:50 AM	#4
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	I've tried to negotiate but that's the price/deal they're sticking at, but have offered a 24 month warranty on the DJ rather than the standard 12 month they offer.

10 July 2015, 01:59 AM	#5
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	do it!!! you have a sporty piece covered with the LV

10 July 2015, 02:16 AM	#7
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	I would do it. The deal seems fair. I just did my first trade and understand your feelings. But this seems to be a great opportunity, and I'm a fan of the DJ (over the explorer). PS: Keep the Hulk as your good luck piece.

10 July 2015, 03:07 AM	#10
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	Love the DJ2 that you are talking about.... But I wouldn't give up my explorer for it.

10 July 2015, 03:21 AM	#13
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	sounds like a good plan!

10 July 2015, 03:26 AM	#14
trackntrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco Watch: BLRO Posts: 502	I would definitely do it, DJII blue stick is awesome

10 July 2015, 03:50 AM	#16
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Well the choice seems clear! Their offices are now closed, so will continue tomorrow and go and view the watch and see what I make of it (I tried one on xmas time and loved it). So far it's all been via email. Don't know if it's been polished etc, I did ask, but he didn't reply to that question...so I will have to see myself.

10 July 2015, 04:25 AM	#18
WatchMeRun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: North Carolina Watch: 116610LV, 116333 Posts: 189	I recently acquired a TT DJ2. It's a great wearing watch. My third Rolex could easily be another DJ2 in SS with a white baton dial. I love mine.

10 July 2015, 04:26 AM	#19
schwartz914 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 925	i would do it too

10 July 2015, 06:09 AM	#20
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Thanks to all those who replied. I'll keep you guys posted on the outcome.

10 July 2015, 06:21 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Great pics guys! I would do it, love that blue dial!

10 July 2015, 08:21 AM	#22
Jakx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: US Posts: 596	DJ II Blue is a total classic. I would prefer it to be 40mm but it looks stunning in the metal. One of the finest blues in the industry IMHO, which is impressive considering blue dials are very hard to get right. Definitely worth the trade.

10 July 2015, 11:24 AM	#23
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,196	As a big fan of the blue stick dial, I would def be interested in moving those two for it. However, I would do a little shopping around and see if you could get a better deal. And you may want to consider the smooth bezel...if you like it you could even save yourself some more bucks.

10 July 2015, 11:59 AM	#24
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	hey Larry, thanks for the input. One of the things that attracted me to the DJ II was the fluted bezel, so if i go for the DJ its got to be with a fluted bezel. I did contact a couple other places, one offer was horrendous and the other didn't bother replying after a couple of attempts via email.

10 July 2015, 12:13 PM	#25
cathy liebchen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Southern USA Posts: 85	the swing is about $1500 between the Rolexes, I don't know the value of the BB DJ2 is a beautiful model and with all the talk/BS about discontinuing them....collectible!

10 July 2015, 12:31 PM	#26
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	I would keep the Exp.

10 July 2015, 02:41 PM	#27
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Go for the DJ2. Blue sticks is beautiful.

10 July 2015, 04:54 PM	#28
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	Blue sticks / fluted bezel....my favorite SS DJ2

10 July 2015, 05:13 PM	#29
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	The blue stick is an awesome dial!!! I would do that deal!!

10 July 2015, 07:52 PM	#30
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	So I spoke with the dealer this morning and the watch is now reserved for me. Just need to figure out when I can go and view it. Thanks again to you guys for replying and all the enabling! Lol

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