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Sperry · 28 February 2009, 08:25 AM

I'm days away from a great deal on an 116234, white dial, stick indexes, fluted WG bezel.
Where there is confidence on decision, doubt can rear it's ugly head. However, I still have a choice.
At issue is whether the fluted bezel will be too flashy. There's still time to decide on the domed bezel.

GinGinD · 28 February 2009, 08:28 AM

I think I'm in the minority, but I really like the domed. I think the fluted shows wear more.

Jeannie

Rockrolex · 28 February 2009, 08:28 AM

Fluted all the way.

kcmo · 28 February 2009, 08:34 AM

Fluted!!!! I'd say the smooth bezel shows scratches more....and IMO the fluted just adds something extra! White Gold!

Wolfgang427 · 28 February 2009, 08:40 AM

Fluted bezel if Jubilee bracelet like your pic

Smooth bezel if Oyster bracelet.

Sperry · 28 February 2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Fluted bezel if Jubilee bracelet like your pic

Smooth bezel if Oyster bracelet.

Interesting!

Because when I get my white gold Day-Date,
I had planned on the President bracelet with the domed bezel.

Same for the platinum, except I'd do the glacier blue dial.

The consensus, so far, is that fluted is not excessively flashy. Yes?

Except the poll says 3-domed, 1-fluted . . .

fuente858 · 28 February 2009, 08:57 AM

I had the same decision when I purchased this. The fluted just grabs me more and will show less scratches.

buz-lh · 28 February 2009, 08:58 AM

Voted fluted bezel if you have the jubilee bracelet. Dome looks better with the oyster bracelet.

Skutt50 · 28 February 2009, 09:00 AM

For me it's fluted with Jubilee bracelet. I prefer the TT version.

BuffaloRolex · 28 February 2009, 09:08 AM

Fluted without hesitation. The domed actually looks unfinished to me somehow.

postiff · 28 February 2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

fluted bezel if jubilee bracelet like your pic

Smooth bezel if oyster bracelet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

voted fluted bezel if you have the jubilee bracelet. Dome looks better with the oyster bracelet.

x3

tomee · 28 February 2009, 09:23 AM

i like fluted

idk01 · 28 February 2009, 09:29 AM

Always gone the fluted on DJ's and DD's, Classic and most eye catching to me :-)

Cato · 28 February 2009, 09:32 AM

I like Domed: what's the purpose of fluted bezels? "Form should follow function."

JJ Irani · 28 February 2009, 10:03 AM

My dream DJ:

41 mm DJ with WG Fluted bezel, white dial and WG Romans on Special Super Jubilee bracelet - nothing, but nothing can beat that!!

Sperry · 28 February 2009, 10:06 AM

Does anyone think the domed bezel on the newest models has a wider profile?

JJ Irani · 28 February 2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

Does anyone think the domed bezel on the newest models has a wider profile?

We don't think, we know - 'cause it's a fact!!

weasel642001 · 28 February 2009, 12:12 PM

Gotta be domed

Doug

MFSEP · 28 February 2009, 12:25 PM

I have a smooth bezel DJ. Is it the same as domed? I want fluted but RSC cant change it.

penangite · 28 February 2009, 12:31 PM

IMO. Domed looks nicer on ladies. Fluted for gentlemen.

ocwatching · 28 February 2009, 12:38 PM

fluted...
iconic like the sub...

Sperry · 28 February 2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFSEP

I have a smooth bezel DJ. Is it the same as domed? I want fluted but RSC cant change it.

I believe that bezel is not currently offered. Rolex seems to have ditched
the more subtle flat bezel, for the somewhat more substantial domed bezel.

When did this happen?

I am a fan of the older style smooth bezel in stainless, with a jubilee.

I have not found love with the newer domed style, but am wondering if my new Rolex should be
more subdued than a fluted bezel will allow. Hence this poll and requests for opinions.

zseriessub · 28 February 2009, 01:04 PM

I like the domed bezel on the newer more contemporary dials. I like the fluted on the classic ones.

MFSEP · 28 February 2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

I believe that bezel is not currently offered. Rolex seems to have ditched
the more subtle flat bezel, for the somewhat more substantial domed bezel.

When did this happen?

I am a fan of the older style smooth bezel in stainless, with a jubilee.

I have not found love with the newer domed style, but am wondering if my new Rolex should be
more subdued than a fluted bezel will allow. Hence this poll and requests for opinions.

Mine is a "Y" Series 31mm DJ. My bezel looks different from the domed one. Its flatter.

Wildwing · 28 February 2009, 01:38 PM

Fluted bezel - The iconic Rolex.

eminere™ · 28 February 2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildwing

Fluted bezel - The iconic Rolex.

Agreed. White gold fluted bezel for the win!

jtvision · 28 February 2009, 03:04 PM

Fluted gleams like crazy in the sun. Never owned a smooth bezel, however.

I6-S54B32 · 28 February 2009, 05:00 PM

. . and bought a 116234 as I've loved that style since I was a teenager (and couldn't afford a Rolex). The fluted 18K bezel is gorgeous without being ostentatious. moreover, it actually hides scuffs and abrasions better then a 116200 style.

I6-S54B32 · 28 February 2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

41 mm DJ with WG Fluted bezel, white dial and WG Romans on Special Super Jubilee bracelet - nothing, but nothing can beat that!!

Being a fit 142 pound person, I'd have to pass. My wrists are too skinny!

Chris B · 28 February 2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zseriessub

I like the domed bezel on the newer more contemporary dials. I like the fluted on the classic ones.

I agree

Engine turned isn't bad either

View Poll Results: Domed bezel or white gold fluted bezel?
Stainless domed bezel	33	31.73%
White gold fluted bezel	71	68.27%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

28 February 2009, 08:25 AM	#1
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Quick Datejust owner's poll: Domed or fluted? I'm days away from a great deal on an 116234, white dial, stick indexes, fluted WG bezel. Where there is confidence on decision, doubt can rear it's ugly head. However, I still have a choice. At issue is whether the fluted bezel will be too flashy. There's still time to decide on the domed bezel.

28 February 2009, 08:28 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,944	Fluted all the way. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 February 2009, 08:57 AM	#7
fuente858 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Watch: DATEJUST Posts: 37	I had the same decision when I purchased this. The fluted just grabs me more and will show less scratches. __________________ "It's not a lie if you believe it." ~George Costanza~

28 February 2009, 08:58 AM	#8
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Voted fluted bezel if you have the jubilee bracelet. Dome looks better with the oyster bracelet. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

28 February 2009, 08:34 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Fluted!!!! I'd say the smooth bezel shows scratches more....and IMO the fluted just adds something extra! White Gold!

28 February 2009, 08:40 AM	#5
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Fluted bezel if Jubilee bracelet like your pic Smooth bezel if Oyster bracelet.

28 February 2009, 09:00 AM	#9
Skutt50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: Sweden Watch: Old English Fusee Posts: 246	For me it's fluted with Jubilee bracelet. I prefer the TT version.

28 February 2009, 09:08 AM	#10
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Fluted without hesitation. The domed actually looks unfinished to me somehow.

28 February 2009, 09:23 AM	#12
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	i like fluted

28 February 2009, 09:29 AM	#13
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Always gone the fluted on DJ's and DD's, Classic and most eye catching to me :-) __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

28 February 2009, 09:32 AM	#14
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I like Domed: what's the purpose of fluted bezels? "Form should follow function."

28 February 2009, 10:03 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	My dream DJ: 41 mm DJ with WG Fluted bezel, white dial and WG Romans on Special Super Jubilee bracelet - nothing, but nothing can beat that!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 February 2009, 10:06 AM	#16
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Does anyone think the domed bezel on the newest models has a wider profile?

28 February 2009, 12:25 PM	#19
MFSEP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Houston, Texas Watch: GMT Master ll Posts: 217	I have a smooth bezel DJ. Is it the same as domed? I want fluted but RSC cant change it.

28 February 2009, 12:31 PM	#20
penangite Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mikey Location: Watching World Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 212	IMO. Domed looks nicer on ladies. Fluted for gentlemen.

28 February 2009, 12:38 PM	#21
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	fluted... iconic like the sub... __________________ too much into watches...

28 February 2009, 01:04 PM	#23
zseriessub Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 302	I like the domed bezel on the newer more contemporary dials. I like the fluted on the classic ones.

28 February 2009, 01:38 PM	#25
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Fluted bezel - The iconic Rolex.

28 February 2009, 03:04 PM	#27
jtvision Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Seiko to Rolex Posts: 225	Fluted gleams like crazy in the sun. Never owned a smooth bezel, however.

28 February 2009, 05:00 PM	#28
I6-S54B32 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 54	I went fluted. . . . . and bought a 116234 as I've loved that style since I was a teenager (and couldn't afford a Rolex). The fluted 18K bezel is gorgeous without being ostentatious. moreover, it actually hides scuffs and abrasions better then a 116200 style.

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