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Butchh · 20 December 2018, 06:05 AM

Do you prefer a fluted or smooth bezel on a modern Rolex? And is there a reason other than aesthetics?

dba · 20 December 2018, 06:09 AM

I always liked the fluted one when I first paid attention to the Day-Days in the mid 70's.

If money were no object, I'd have a Platinum DD as I like the looks of the smooth bezel now.

SearChart · 20 December 2018, 06:18 AM

Depends on the watch, I can appreciate both.

swish77 · 20 December 2018, 06:20 AM

The smooth bezels can be scratch magnets, especially on the wider modern bezels. The older smooth bezels on vintage DJs, for example, are much better, IMHO, because they don't show scratches nearly as easily.

jeffnnj · 20 December 2018, 06:25 AM

Smooth. Would get it in my DD40 if I could. It’s literally the only thing I would change.

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037 · 20 December 2018, 06:25 AM

Smooth for me but I wouldn't kick a girl out of bed if she likes flutes.

Brew · 20 December 2018, 06:34 AM

Depends on the watch.

rmlovett1 · 20 December 2018, 06:40 AM

Depends on model & bracelet.....but I like both.

R!$ · 20 December 2018, 06:40 AM

I have both and would say get the classic fluted unless its platinum which then of course should have a diamond bezel ;)

The fluted is a classic look

sensui · 20 December 2018, 06:49 AM

Datejust and Day Dates.....gotta be fluted IMO. That's the iconic look that's always going to stick in my head thinking Rolex.

THC · 20 December 2018, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Datejust and Day Dates.....gotta be fluted IMO. That's the iconic look that's always going to stick in my head thinking Rolex.

Yes

PerioBear · 20 December 2018, 06:54 AM

smooth all day everyday.

droptopman · 20 December 2018, 07:19 AM

Fluted for me. Some models I prefer with smooth, but in a general way prefer fluted on DJ and DD.

lenfried29 · 20 December 2018, 07:21 AM

Never liked fluted bezel. Like smooth one on some models. Prefer professional bezel though.

HogwldFLTR · 20 December 2018, 07:24 AM

Both; it depends on the model.

MichaelT123 · 20 December 2018, 08:07 AM

Smooth - do not like fluted at all

LesserBlackDog · 20 December 2018, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Depends on the watch, I can appreciate both.

^same.

I actually really like the look of the fluted bezel on the DJ41. I like the juxtaposition of the fluted bezel with the more modern case and dial proportions.

A DJ36 with fluted bezel can look a bit dated in some material/color combos. When I had my DJ36, I went for a smooth bezel and oyster bracelet with a silver/rhodium tuxedo dial. If I were to buy one again I think I would go for a jubilee bracelet but probably stick with a smooth bezel... either steel and blue dial or RG TT with a white or rhodium dial.

Yobber76 · 20 December 2018, 08:15 AM

I opted for a smooth bezel DJ41 because I thought it looked casual and/or dressy based on what I was wearing

Gotgolf52 · 20 December 2018, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Datejust and Day Dates.....gotta be fluted IMO. That's the iconic look that's always going to stick in my head thinking Rolex.

I agree, fluted bezel fitting DD/DJ/SkyD perfect.

mirror · 20 December 2018, 08:21 AM

The watch hold the key to everything basically.

AConnolly · 20 December 2018, 08:24 AM

Both!!

dwjez14 · 20 December 2018, 08:32 AM

Fluted for all DDs. Datejust oyster bracelet with smooth bezel

CPRWATCH · 20 December 2018, 09:06 AM

I always liked the look of the fluted bezel on the DJ & have a fluted TT with jubilee .But I saw this & thought it was the best combination & just had to have one , & currently quite smitten with it .

exador · 20 December 2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

I wouldn't kick a girl out of bed if she likes flutes.

Nikrnic · 20 December 2018, 09:36 AM

I used to like fluted bezels on jubilee .years ago, no more, my latest DJ41 is smooth on oyster.

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Donnyal · 20 December 2018, 09:40 AM

The smooth bezels just look like someones stolen the fluted bezel off it!

subprimero · 20 December 2018, 09:55 AM

Fluted. I'm a traditionalist.

blackhawks-fan · 20 December 2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

Smooth for me but I wouldn't kick a girl out of bed if she likes flutes.

dddl · 20 December 2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Depends on model & bracelet.....but I like both.

doboy007 · 20 December 2018, 11:09 AM

Smooth before my recent SKyD purchase and fluted now :)

20 December 2018, 06:05 AM	#1
Butchh "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 135	Bezel style Do you prefer a fluted or smooth bezel on a modern Rolex? And is there a reason other than aesthetics?

20 December 2018, 06:09 AM	#2
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,703	I always liked the fluted one when I first paid attention to the Day-Days in the mid 70's. If money were no object, I'd have a Platinum DD as I like the looks of the smooth bezel now. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

20 December 2018, 07:19 AM	#13
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Fluted for me. Some models I prefer with smooth, but in a general way prefer fluted on DJ and DD. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

20 December 2018, 07:24 AM	#15
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,667	Both; it depends on the model. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

20 December 2018, 06:20 AM	#4
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,983	The smooth bezels can be scratch magnets, especially on the wider modern bezels. The older smooth bezels on vintage DJs, for example, are much better, IMHO, because they don't show scratches nearly as easily.

20 December 2018, 06:25 AM	#5
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	Smooth. Would get it in my DD40 if I could. It’s literally the only thing I would change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 December 2018, 06:25 AM	#6
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Smooth for me but I wouldn't kick a girl out of bed if she likes flutes.

20 December 2018, 06:34 AM	#7
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Depends on the watch.

20 December 2018, 06:40 AM	#8
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,458	Depends on model & bracelet.....but I like both.

20 December 2018, 06:40 AM	#9
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	I have both and would say get the classic fluted unless its platinum which then of course should have a diamond bezel ;) The fluted is a classic look

20 December 2018, 06:49 AM	#10
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Datejust and Day Dates.....gotta be fluted IMO. That's the iconic look that's always going to stick in my head thinking Rolex.

20 December 2018, 06:54 AM	#12
PerioBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 763	smooth all day everyday.

20 December 2018, 07:21 AM	#14
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Never liked fluted bezel. Like smooth one on some models. Prefer professional bezel though.

20 December 2018, 08:07 AM	#16
MichaelT123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 54	Smooth - do not like fluted at all

20 December 2018, 08:15 AM	#18
Yobber76 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,971	I opted for a smooth bezel DJ41 because I thought it looked casual and/or dressy based on what I was wearing

20 December 2018, 08:21 AM	#20
mirror Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: United States Posts: 223	The watch hold the key to everything basically.

20 December 2018, 08:24 AM	#21
AConnolly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: Canada Watch: DATEJUST Posts: 235	Both!!

20 December 2018, 08:32 AM	#22
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	Fluted for all DDs. Datejust oyster bracelet with smooth bezel

20 December 2018, 09:36 AM	#25
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I used to like fluted bezels on jubilee .years ago, no more, my latest DJ41 is smooth on oyster. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

20 December 2018, 09:40 AM	#26
Donnyal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: London Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 175	The smooth bezels just look like someones stolen the fluted bezel off it!

20 December 2018, 09:55 AM	#27
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Fluted. I'm a traditionalist.

20 December 2018, 11:09 AM	#30
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Smooth before my recent SKyD purchase and fluted now :)

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