relox Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 The title states it clear: - Post pics of your Datejust. - Let us know your experience and anecdotes with this watch: When did you buy it? How long did you wear it? Did anybody realized it was a rep? Which dealer / factory makes the best in your opinion? What would you *change* or *mod* to make it even better? Which watch do you prefer as a dress watch (Rolex or non-Rolex)? And any other thing you wanna tell your RWG folks, which we will appreciate. Thanks in advance for sharing your experience with such a great piece from such a great firm. A Rolex is a Rolex, isn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Both gens & I would not change a thing on either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Vintage leather strap is also gen with gen gold buckle. Both frankens and I wouldn't change anything, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 DJ = Best watch ever made. TUXEDO Frankie from Stilty (a Masterpiece builder ) ETA 12892 . SILVER Frankie Eta 2892-A2 2 REPs from PRECIOUSTIME ETA 2836-2 Black SERTI This is my last one Frankie ETA 12892. I introduce it to you now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relox Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Nice watches, men. I do like them and, if I could, I would have serious trouble choosing one of them. Let Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank7502 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Here's my TT Datejust that I got from Ruby about 2 years ago. Very nice feel and good gold finish. He's with his brother in this pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinfake Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Datejusts are so classy. They can be worn by all, and look great, in suit or jeans. Loads of dial options, which is good for the rep and gen buyer. I have one and it's my only rep, would love to own a gen and I'm thinking of getting one but a good quality rep is very close to a gen, and frankens might as well be gen. It's also the only one of my watches to be commented on by women my gf likes it on me, a few lasses at work said how nice it was and a freinds gf was admiring it the other day, guess it's the salmon and fake diamond dial, told the lasses at work it was gen they thought I was well flash lol, even tho if it was gen it would not be my most expensive watch. I bought it on the bay, and it has a 2846 movement and I love the datewheel, it's got patina but I like it, I wear it most days and it passed a 50m water test. I have posted some pics before but will post another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinfake Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 for some reason it looks large on my wrist in my pic. I have near 8 inch wrists, so why it looks so big in the pic I don't know. Even tho it's a small watch by todays standard I still think they look good, I guess the small size makes them not as in demand as they should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Twinfake: your salmon 'serti' dial is really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank7502 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I usually wear larger watches but I wore my DJ for a few days and it started looking not so small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I don't know how I missed this thread. But anyway, I have had a gen DJ of some kind at all times for the past 20 years or so. It was my first really nice watch I ever had and while the look of them has changed over the years I have always had soft spot in my heart for them. The DJ/DD are equally and easily the most iconic wristwatch ever. I have one rule, and that is not to wear a Datejust with short sleeves as it takes away from the 'pop' of the watch as well as its intended use by design really. But 36MM is not as small as some think. I have 7.5"wrists and when worn with the proper attire they will never look small, dainty, or femine in any way which is a common misconception. In fact, just the opposite. It is the smallest watch I own and easily the one that still gets the most compliments. I would also like to note that while it works with a suit, I usually prefer a straped dress watch for a suit as I think it more elegant. So I guess I don't really think of it as a dress watch. When wearing mine I'm most likely wearing a colored Armani (or Zegna or Paul Smith - you get the picture..) long sleeve dress casual shirt worn untucked with jeans or slacks and more casual shoes. In other words, it wants to be seen and not hidden under a cuff and jacket! I was excited to upgrade to a new M serial 116200 recently. For many who don't know, Rolex recently introduced some changes for the watch which make it all the more luxurious and substantial. First, the lugs (not the lug width, the lugs themselves) are slightly larger which gives the watch a considerably bigger appearance and more square shoulderd lool. Second, the new solid center link bracelets and Rolesor clasps are just to die for. Totally luxurious finish and feel. No more flimsy feel and clasp rattling around. Finally, although not specific to the Datejust, the new 904L steel Rolex uses is just off the charts good looking. Rolex has always had the best looking gold and platinum - mostly because they have their own foundry and make their own alloys. In the case of gold, the colorfastness is amazing since they mix a small amount of platinum in to lock in the color and patina. The 904 is no exception in the good looks department. It is just so much whiter than 316 and just pops off the wrist like you can't believe. So for me, it is the combination of the luxuriousness of the 904 with its white hue, the polished center links on the Oyster bracelet and Rolesor clasp, and even the understated 36MM size itself that actually makes people notice it without thinking the wearer is obnoxious. That is one phenomenon I have noticed about bigger watches with a lot of shine - they can kind of look like "too much" and draw negative attention (including mine). But because the watch is not so big, the extra shine of the polished parts and the 904 is welcomed as it adds to the richness without being silly. I can't say it enough, when worn just outside a nice black sleeve, the watch is just unreal. People notice it all the time in restaurants where I usually am when wearing it - severs, other patrons, people I'm meeting with, etc. but I can see why. It just launches itself off the wrist. It is just uncanny how much attention the most known and mundane design can get. Meanwhile, I can be wearing some 44MM thing and nobody says a word. True story. So without further delay, may I present my dear and current Datejust M with Rhodium Roman dial, domed bezel and Oyster bracelet. The smallest watch in the box with a most powerful punch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard lawton Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hi My Genuine 1973 soild Rose Gold with Champagne Dial Very Rare watch in mint condition. Regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackxv6 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Both real and love em http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/H...jk/DSCN0035.jpg Edited March 18, 2009 by jackxv6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Gen or rep? You tell me. Gifted this one to my brother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relox Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Robbie, I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammandel Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wow! Chief, that looks like a GEN to me! Like the older version of RobbieG's with the same dial, thats soooooo nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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