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SemperFi · 10 July 2015, 12:16 PM

So my wife and I spent the past few days in Atlantic City at the Borgata to celebrate her 60th birthday. As we're standing in a rather long line at the buffet we strike up a conversation with the couple behind us who appeared to be about our age. Of course I check out the gentleman's wrist and notice his watch which happened to be a 36 mm Datejust with white stick dial, smooth bezel and oyster bracelet. Honestly, it was not a watch I had considered previously but I was instantly smitten. It's got such a classically clean look, is easy to read, and can dress up or down for any occasion. When I first started to seriously consider a Rolex about a year ago the DJII was the very first one I was serious about. Since then I've had other favorites but seemed to always come back to the DJII in my mind without considering the smaller Datejust. It just seems to tick all of the boxes for me. I've tried on the DJII in the past and although it's a beautiful watch I just can't get past the size of the bezel which seems out of proportion to me. I only have a 7" wrist and although the DJII looked fine on me I think the 36 mm will look even better. I do like the jubilee bracelet very much too which is a choice that is not offered on other models.
There's definitely another trip to the AD on the horizon to give it a try with the goal to have it on my wrist by April 2016 for my 65th birthday. Let's call it a gift to myself and my own "Lifetime Achievement Award".
By the way, the birthday girl won herself a few bucks.

TripleB Boston · 10 July 2015, 12:26 PM

Seeing things again for the first time, and they may surprise you. Happy early Birthday.

Sam Crow · 10 July 2015, 12:27 PM

As much as I am a sucker for the sports models and their history, I realize every time I try on a 36mm Datejust on jubilee , I see perfection.

SemperFi · 10 July 2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleB Boston

Seeing things again for the first time, and they may surprise you. Happy early Birthday.

You got that right. I kept thinking, "why couldn't the DJII be a little bit smaller?" It was practically staring me in the face the whole time. Talk about not being able to see the forest for the trees.

Al1969 · 10 July 2015, 12:53 PM

Congrats on your upcoming birthday and incoming datejust on jubilee. That was my 'entry model' into the World of Rolex. Btw Semper Fi Marine!

SemperFi · 10 July 2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Congrats on your upcoming birthday and incoming datejust on jubilee. That was my 'entry model' into the World of Rolex. Btw Semper Fi Marine!

Thank you. It's going to be a long nine months.

Semper Fi my friend.

Tudor66 · 10 July 2015, 01:02 PM

Congrats on the upcoming birthday Angelo. My perspective on the 36mm datejust is very similar to yours. I used to think it was a small watch for old men. Then I turned 50, and I saw this picture of a young Harrison Ford wearing one- these two events sealed the deal for me. So I picked up an inexpensive but cool datejust 1603 white dial on a jubilee... It's a keeper...

SemperFi · 10 July 2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tudor66

Congrats on the upcoming birthday Angelo. My perspective on the 36mm datejust is very similar to yours. I used to think it was a small watch for old men. Then I turned 50, and I saw this picture of a young Harrison Ford wearing one- these two events sealed the deal for me. So I picked up an inexpensive but cool datejust 1603 white dial on a jubilee... It's a keeper...

Thank you. I wish I looked like Harrison but I'll settle for the watch. 😉
Your's looks great on you.

joe100 · 10 July 2015, 01:52 PM

Pretty hard to beat a datejust

HogwldFLTR · 10 July 2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Crow

As much as I am a sucker for the sports models and their history, I realize every time I try on a 36mm Datejust on jubilee , I see perfection.

I recently had my 16013 set back as it was originally made and what a difference it makes in my perception of the watch; pure beauty.

rmurphy · 10 July 2015, 02:04 PM

I agree that it's hard to beat the classic Datejust.
Four years ago my business partner and I were opening our car lot and he gave me a similar watch and I gave it to my bookkeeper. I snubbed it! Now I see it on his wrist and I wish I had it in my rotation. My main watch is my P Serial 16610 and my Pam 111 and a couple of beloved Seiko Divers that are all 40mm or more. I'm beginning to see the classiness of the classic 😎
I know I rambled a bit, however it this thread made me really want to fire on a white faced Roman numeral model.
😙😉

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bdex75 · 10 July 2015, 02:04 PM

I still love to wear my 36mm DJ. Feels like a lightweight after wearing some of my sport pieces but love t every time I put it on again.

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SemperFi · 10 July 2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rmurphy

I know I rambled a bit, however it this thread made me really want to fire on a white faced Roman numeral model.
😙😉

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Looks like I'm not the only one that'll be spending some money. 😀

SemperFi · 10 July 2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

I still love to wear my 36mm DJ. Feels like a lightweight after wearing some of my sport pieces but love t every time I put it on again.

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Your DJ is beautiful. 👍

bdex75 · 10 July 2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Your DJ is beautiful. 👍

Thank you. I have never seen another one in the 5 years that I have had it.

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AF_Rob · 10 July 2015, 02:18 PM

Love the DJ. Great at any age.

SemperFi · 10 July 2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

Love the DJ. Great at any age.

Happy to see a lot of love for this watch at a time when the trend is for larger pieces.

jdmi32 · 10 July 2015, 02:34 PM

To me, the DJ is perfect in just about every way.

AF_Rob · 10 July 2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Happy to see a lot of love for this watch at a time when the trend is for larger pieces.

Very true. Love the classic look. I went through my big watch phase in my 20s. I'm over it. This watch has survived many fads.

Eric Chan · 10 July 2015, 03:21 PM

The Datejust is just about as perfect as a watch can get. 36 mm is a more than appropriate size. It worked back then and it works today.

Matt748 · 10 July 2015, 03:42 PM

Glad you had a nice few days.
The DJ is a great choice. I don't own one but I always check them out as there are so many choices out there.
Good luck and enjoy the choosing process. It's all part of the fun.

trackntrail · 10 July 2015, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Crow

As much as I am a sucker for the sports models and their history, I realize every time I try on a 36mm Datejust on jubilee , I see perfection.

Agreed, I keep thinking that at some point I'm going to have to pick one up in TT on Jubilee

kilyung · 10 July 2015, 06:01 PM

I keep coming back to the 116234 white stick DJ. Some day.

Naz737 · 10 July 2015, 07:07 PM

Great to hear! Congrats!

How does this happen that some how there's a bunch of us thinking the same thing??

John_mx · 10 July 2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Crow

As much as I am a sucker for the sports models and their history, I realize every time I try on a 36mm Datejust on jubilee , I see perfection.

I love the jubilee bracket.

superdog · 10 July 2015, 07:24 PM

I was with a customer yesterday and he was wearing a TT version.

He's a little over 6'.

It looked fantastic

soho · 10 July 2015, 08:12 PM

I recently traded away a silver stick on jubilee in changing things up in my collection a bit. No regrets, but I would like to add a white Romans in jubilee one day.

At 65, one thing you might want to keep in mind is readability as you make your marker/dial choice.

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rc51matt · 10 July 2015, 08:37 PM

A white faced DJ on oyster has been calling me for a while also. Very classic & yet ok on a lazy Saturday just like Angelo mentioned.

Racerdj · 10 July 2015, 08:42 PM

Your situation is not uncommon around here. Looking forward to your incoming in 2016!

travisb · 10 July 2015, 09:50 PM

Good things to come! It will never go out of style.

10 July 2015, 12:16 PM	#1
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I've Come Full Circle So my wife and I spent the past few days in Atlantic City at the Borgata to celebrate her 60th birthday. As we're standing in a rather long line at the buffet we strike up a conversation with the couple behind us who appeared to be about our age. Of course I check out the gentleman's wrist and notice his watch which happened to be a 36 mm Datejust with white stick dial, smooth bezel and oyster bracelet. Honestly, it was not a watch I had considered previously but I was instantly smitten. It's got such a classically clean look, is easy to read, and can dress up or down for any occasion. When I first started to seriously consider a Rolex about a year ago the DJII was the very first one I was serious about. Since then I've had other favorites but seemed to always come back to the DJII in my mind without considering the smaller Datejust. It just seems to tick all of the boxes for me. I've tried on the DJII in the past and although it's a beautiful watch I just can't get past the size of the bezel which seems out of proportion to me. I only have a 7" wrist and although the DJII looked fine on me I think the 36 mm will look even better. I do like the jubilee bracelet very much too which is a choice that is not offered on other models. There's definitely another trip to the AD on the horizon to give it a try with the goal to have it on my wrist by April 2016 for my 65th birthday. Let's call it a gift to myself and my own "Lifetime Achievement Award". By the way, the birthday girl won herself a few bucks.

10 July 2015, 12:53 PM	#5
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,638	Congrats on your upcoming birthday and incoming datejust on jubilee. That was my 'entry model' into the World of Rolex. Btw Semper Fi Marine! __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

10 July 2015, 01:52 PM	#9
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Pretty hard to beat a datejust __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 July 2015, 02:04 PM	#11
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	I've Come Full Circle I agree that it's hard to beat the classic Datejust. Four years ago my business partner and I were opening our car lot and he gave me a similar watch and I gave it to my bookkeeper. I snubbed it! Now I see it on his wrist and I wish I had it in my rotation. My main watch is my P Serial 16610 and my Pam 111 and a couple of beloved Seiko Divers that are all 40mm or more. I'm beginning to see the classiness of the classic 😎 I know I rambled a bit, however it this thread made me really want to fire on a white faced Roman numeral model. 😙😉 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2015, 03:21 PM	#20
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	The Datejust is just about as perfect as a watch can get. 36 mm is a more than appropriate size. It worked back then and it works today. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

10 July 2015, 12:26 PM	#2
TripleB Boston Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jonny Location: Boston MA Watch: GMTII Blue/Red Posts: 566	Seeing things again for the first time, and they may surprise you. Happy early Birthday.

10 July 2015, 12:27 PM	#3
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	As much as I am a sucker for the sports models and their history, I realize every time I try on a 36mm Datejust on jubilee , I see perfection.

10 July 2015, 02:04 PM	#12
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I still love to wear my 36mm DJ. Feels like a lightweight after wearing some of my sport pieces but love t every time I put it on again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2015, 02:18 PM	#16
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	Love the DJ. Great at any age.

10 July 2015, 03:42 PM	#21
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	Glad you had a nice few days. The DJ is a great choice. I don't own one but I always check them out as there are so many choices out there. Good luck and enjoy the choosing process. It's all part of the fun.

10 July 2015, 06:01 PM	#23
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I keep coming back to the 116234 white stick DJ. Some day.

10 July 2015, 07:07 PM	#24
Naz737 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: FL, USA Watch: Sub 16610T Posts: 715	Great to hear! Congrats! How does this happen that some how there's a bunch of us thinking the same thing?? __________________ 16610

10 July 2015, 07:24 PM	#26
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	I was with a customer yesterday and he was wearing a TT version. He's a little over 6'. It looked fantastic __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

10 July 2015, 08:12 PM	#27
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,055	I recently traded away a silver stick on jubilee in changing things up in my collection a bit. No regrets, but I would like to add a white Romans in jubilee one day. At 65, one thing you might want to keep in mind is readability as you make your marker/dial choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2015, 08:37 PM	#28
rc51matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: MD Watch: 6605 Posts: 470	A white faced DJ on oyster has been calling me for a while also. Very classic & yet ok on a lazy Saturday just like Angelo mentioned. __________________ 6605 TT 16800 matte 16700 coke 16628 blue Breitling Avenger Ti

10 July 2015, 08:42 PM	#29
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Your situation is not uncommon around here. Looking forward to your incoming in 2016! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

10 July 2015, 09:50 PM	#30
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,415	Good things to come! It will never go out of style.

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