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Quicksilver · 31 July 2008, 01:35 AM

What do you guys think of the roulette date wheel ?

I realy like it on the Datejust - its something a bit different. I understand it was re-introduced as a homage to the 50's Datejust's which had this feature.

Am I right in thinking the Roulette wheel is not "standard" on the DJ and has to be requested. Does it make the watch more difficult to order or appreciably add to the cost (I can't imagine that it would but you can never tell with Rolex) ?

Quicksilver · 31 July 2008, 05:25 AM

By "Roulette Date Wheel" I mean the date alternately displaying in black and red - I think its termed as a Roulette Date Wheel.

Tools · 31 July 2008, 05:33 AM

David,

Wish I could help you with this, I don't know if you can still order these or not......Personally I think the roulette date wheel is cool.

I know that the TOG comes with a red date and I have been tugged just by that alone.

I think that a T-bird bezel, roulette wheel, dauphin hands on a SS black dial DJ would be killer.

Quicksilver · 31 July 2008, 05:38 AM

Thanks Tools. I might call an AD and see whether or not its still an available option. I think its cool as well.

toph · 31 July 2008, 05:58 AM

i have seen at least 6 or seven in glasgow with the alternating red and black date- its a great featutre in my opinion

Jocke · 31 July 2008, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Thanks Tools. I might call an AD and see whether or not its still an available option. I think its cool as well.

You can get all black, all red and black/red datewheel to a DateJust.

Here is my custom with a all red datewheel.

Jocke

mike · 31 July 2008, 06:21 AM

They were a feature on early GMTs as well.

sea-dweller · 31 July 2008, 06:23 AM

I liked this feature when I saw it in the new DJ's. Very cool, Rolex !

Goodwatch · 31 July 2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

You can get all black, all red and black/red datewheel to a DateJust.

Here is my custom with a all red datewheel.

Jocke

That is one very, very sweet watch

cmcm3 · 31 July 2008, 07:03 AM

How did you get those hands on your DJ Jocke?

jdc · 31 July 2008, 07:52 AM

Love roulette wheel I have one on my vintage oyster date precision

Sam Taha · 31 July 2008, 08:04 AM

interesting you mention that about the roulette wheel because the rolex I bought last week for my dad (pictured here) had this feature and when the next day the date turned red I was like what the hell? I didn't expect it... I believe on mine the even dates are black and odd dates are red.

buz-lh · 31 July 2008, 02:22 PM

I've seen both side by side in AD's. Not hard to get at all.

Quicksilver · 31 July 2008, 07:10 PM

Thanks everyone for the replies and the fantastic pictures that you posted. It seems as if the roulette date wheel is available but is not a standard feature. I am going to make some enquiries of AD's and when I order my DJ I think I will ask for the roulette wheel - I think the red looks stunning, particularly on a white dial face.

pwrslider · 31 July 2008, 07:40 PM

learn something new every day.....had no idea such an animal even existed!

31 July 2008, 01:35 AM	#1
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Roulette Date Wheel What do you guys think of the roulette date wheel ? I realy like it on the Datejust - its something a bit different. I understand it was re-introduced as a homage to the 50's Datejust's which had this feature. Am I right in thinking the Roulette wheel is not "standard" on the DJ and has to be requested. Does it make the watch more difficult to order or appreciably add to the cost (I can't imagine that it would but you can never tell with Rolex) ?

31 July 2008, 05:33 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	David, Wish I could help you with this, I don't know if you can still order these or not......Personally I think the roulette date wheel is cool. I know that the TOG comes with a red date and I have been tugged just by that alone. I think that a T-bird bezel, roulette wheel, dauphin hands on a SS black dial DJ would be killer. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 July 2008, 05:58 AM	#5
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i have seen at least 6 or seven in glasgow with the alternating red and black date- its a great featutre in my opinion __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

31 July 2008, 07:03 AM	#10
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	How did you get those hands on your DJ Jocke? __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

31 July 2008, 02:22 PM	#13
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I've seen both side by side in AD's. Not hard to get at all. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

31 July 2008, 05:25 AM	#2
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	By "Roulette Date Wheel" I mean the date alternately displaying in black and red - I think its termed as a Roulette Date Wheel.

31 July 2008, 05:38 AM	#4
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Thanks Tools. I might call an AD and see whether or not its still an available option. I think its cool as well.

31 July 2008, 06:21 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	They were a feature on early GMTs as well.

31 July 2008, 06:23 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I liked this feature when I saw it in the new DJ's. Very cool, Rolex !

31 July 2008, 08:04 AM	#12
Sam Taha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Abu Dhabi Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 96	interesting you mention that about the roulette wheel because the rolex I bought last week for my dad (pictured here) had this feature and when the next day the date turned red I was like what the hell? I didn't expect it... I believe on mine the even dates are black and odd dates are red.

31 July 2008, 07:10 PM	#14
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Thanks everyone for the replies and the fantastic pictures that you posted. It seems as if the roulette date wheel is available but is not a standard feature. I am going to make some enquiries of AD's and when I order my DJ I think I will ask for the roulette wheel - I think the red looks stunning, particularly on a white dial face.

31 July 2008, 07:40 PM	#15
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	learn something new every day.....had no idea such an animal even existed! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

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