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8 April 2024, 10:10 AM | #1 |
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First Rolex Purchase - DJ36 - Question re: Dials
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I'm currently waitlisted for a silver DJ36 (fluted/jubilee) at an AD in Toronto and am having second thoughts about the dial color. Specifically, I'm wondering if I should go with blue instead. For those who've had either or both, a few questions: 1. Is blue easier to dress down? I.e., if I were to be wearing casual outfits more often, would the blue be 'sportier'? I'm otherwise sold on the fluted/jubliee setup for comfort/aesthethics reasons but recognize that going with the oyster bracelet would make it more casual. 2. Is blue more legible - especially outdoors? 3. Does a darker dial like blue tend to look better on small-ish wrists? Thanks in advance. |
8 April 2024, 10:12 AM | #2 |
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For me, darker dials are more legible. I would also always take a blue dialed watch over a silver dialed. Fluted & jubilee is ///the/// classic DJ36 look. Again, for me, I wouldn't choose a DJ36 without this combo.
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8 April 2024, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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Either would look great. The silver is classic, and will never go out of style. The blue is very sharp. Yes, a darker dial will “wear a bit smaller”, but in a 36 mm size, it’s not really an issue. You can wear either with anything. Pick the color you like best, and forget about everything else.
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8 April 2024, 08:56 PM | #4 |
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Blue is so nice but do you wear a lot of clothing that is blue? If not why not go with a more neutral color such as silver or white.
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8 April 2024, 09:04 PM | #5 |
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I believe, darker dials are easier to read...
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8 April 2024, 10:37 PM | #6 |
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I think a silver or white dial would be more versatile and it would match with everything. Plus, most rolex models have a black dial, so it might be nice to have a light dial as a contrast in case you buy some other models in the future that would be black.
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8 April 2024, 10:41 PM | #7 |
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I prefer the blue. My wife prefers silver.
I think the blue is more legible but the silver takes on interesting color hues in low light. Can’t go wrong either way IMO |
8 April 2024, 10:54 PM | #8 |
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I don’t wear dress shirts much at all, so for me I’ve found it to be very versatile.
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8 April 2024, 11:42 PM | #9 |
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Really appreciate all of the feedback. You guys are awesome.
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8 April 2024, 11:44 PM | #10 |
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I have the blue dial on a DJ41. Everything mentioned above is true. Silver is more classic. However, I would say the blue is easier to dress down.
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yeah go with the blue, more classic
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9 April 2024, 03:33 AM | #12 |
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I own the 36/silver/fluted/jubilee. I love it. There's something about the monochromatic look in the 36mm size that I really enjoy. It really pops and I routinely get compliments on it.
One man's opinion but in the 36 I prefer the silver to any of the other dial colors. The monochromatic look kind of strikes me as a poor man's YG DD 36 with champagne dial - and I absolutely mean that as a compliment. If I were buying a DJ 41, I would feel oppositely. To me the larger size is an inherently "sportier" watch than the 36 and thus I would be more inclined to go for one of the colored dials - probably choosing the blue. To close I will say that I have not found my silver 36 to be too "dressy" at all, and I am a very casual dresser. I'd have no concerns about wearing it anywhere from the beach to the office. However again, opinions may vary. For reference my wrist is between 7-7.25 inches. Edited to add one last thing: the blue is absolutely going to be a more legible watch than the silver is so if that is one of your primary considerations, give it the weight it deserves. Personally I find the legibility of the silver to be perfectly fine outdoors but with my aging eyes it can suffer indoors when in dimmer lighting.
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14 April 2024, 01:23 AM | #13 |
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Still internally torn on this (as the silver is stunning) but, after a few days of considering, I told my AD I would change my order to a blue DJ36 jubilee/fluted. Legibility was a primary consideration. Thanks again for all the help on this. Now just a matter of waiting for an allocation.
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Congrats on getting what you love. I love the silver dial and for me I rotate my wrist back and forth for legibility. So sublime. Nothing but Rolex Love and cheers to enjoying this journey |
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14 April 2024, 03:51 AM | #15 |
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Congrats on making a decision. I’ve seen the blue in person, and it’s stunning. I have the Wimbledon TT, and the mint green. Any DJ is beautiful. Enjoy.
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I wear the blue regularly and find it great casually and smart. I absolutely love it
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