hi I would like to get my wife a Rolex date just and would like to know which is the best ootb, are the gold wrap watches any good or should you stay away from them thanks in advance for all your help
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What is the best 36mm Rolex date just ootb
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rolexppapfan
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Interesting topic, as i am about to get a 36 datejust myself.
I understand that the djf has a better datefont - but what about the general fit and feel - isn't the ARF superior in that regard?
Plus, i read in another thread that the arf dial markers are more refined than djf's and on top the bezel of the arf seems to be rhodium plated - talkin' about 116234 here.
Decisions, decisions - anybody got both, the djf and the arf to give us a qualified statement? =)
Edit: i obviously don't care about the datewheel.
I understand that the djf has a better datefont - but what about the general fit and feel - isn't the ARF superior in that regard?
Plus, i read in another thread that the arf dial markers are more refined than djf's and on top the bezel of the arf seems to be rhodium plated - talkin' about 116234 here.
Decisions, decisions - anybody got both, the djf and the arf to give us a qualified statement? =)
Edit: i obviously don't care about the datewheel.
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I have a ARF 41 for myself
and a DJF36 for my fiance
DJF fit and feel ootb is just as good, and datefont is better.
Mechanism feels better when winding / setting IMO
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I've got the DJF and I can say it's a great watch. Never had an ARF Datejust but I had an ARF Submariner, and I can't see any difference in terms of build quality. I also had a BP Datejust for almost a couple of years and the general feel was way worse than the DJF (more rounded edges where they should be sharper, oyster polished links not mirrorlike and slightly bent on the sides, etc). Another thing that made me decide for the DJF is that it uses an Asian 2824-2 so it's super reliable and should last many many years.
This is my old BP Datejust (which I sold last year):
And these are from my current DJF, which I don't plan to sell any time soon. Everything is better, fluted bezel, bracelet, clasp, dial, date font, etc:
therevenant
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I prefer the ARF but it depends if you want to mod or not.
ARF:
+ you can mod until you get something very close to a gen
+ the bracelet is amazing (despite some people saying they had problems with the clasp)
+ more expensive feel and look, especially if you compare the model with the fluted bezel
- logo is too high up on the dial, wrong position
- DW font is too bold
DJ
+ better font
+/- dial has the rolex logo in the correct position but the dial doesn't look better than the ARF
- difficult to mod
enclosed there's a pic of my ARF
How bad are the gold wrapped watches as the watch my wife wears now is 2tone so I am sure she would pick a two tone one I have a arf sub and can nock the quality I just would like to get her the best one possible. Any ideas which one I should go for
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stay away from gold in replicas, IMHO
i assume your wife is not going to mod it, right? so, go with DJF Datejust...
In my opinion, DJF wins hands down OOTB.
What I like:
- 2824 movement
- fantastically well finished hands
- great cyclops/xtal, really clear, good magnification
- very good datewheel, all numbers are centered, font is good (even though not roulette, but you don't get that on any DJ rep OOTB)
- dial is good
On both ARF and DJF, the bracelets are very solid feeling, no rattling etc.
On DJF the cyclops and datewindow appear a bit off to the right. You can sometimes see the minute track on the outer ring of the dial in the cyclops. For me, not a big issue. But frankening with Gen xtal probably won't work, as cyclops might not be directly over the datewindow.
But yeah, if you wanna have a great, solid, well made DJ out the box, get the DJF.
Now some pics.
What I like:
- 2824 movement
- fantastically well finished hands
- great cyclops/xtal, really clear, good magnification
- very good datewheel, all numbers are centered, font is good (even though not roulette, but you don't get that on any DJ rep OOTB)
- dial is good
On both ARF and DJF, the bracelets are very solid feeling, no rattling etc.
On DJF the cyclops and datewindow appear a bit off to the right. You can sometimes see the minute track on the outer ring of the dial in the cyclops. For me, not a big issue. But frankening with Gen xtal probably won't work, as cyclops might not be directly over the datewindow.
But yeah, if you wanna have a great, solid, well made DJ out the box, get the DJF.
Now some pics.
therevenant
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In my opinion, DJF wins hands down OOTB.
What I like:
- 2824 movement
- fantastically well finished hands
- great cyclops/xtal, really clear, good magnification
- very good datewheel, all numbers are centered, font is good (even though not roulette, but you don't get that on any DJ rep OOTB)
- dial is good
On both ARF and DJF, the bracelets are very solid feeling, no rattling etc.
On DJF the cyclops and datewindow appear a bit off to the right. You can sometimes see the minute track on the outer ring of the dial in the cyclops. For me, not a big issue. But frankening with Gen xtal probably won't work, as cyclops might not be directly over the datewindow.
But yeah, if you wanna have a great, solid, well made DJ out the box, get the DJF.
Now some pics.
daaaamn... beautiful pics... is it the DJF without any gen parts?? impressive
Yes, totally stock. Bracelet just needed a ultrasonic bath to get nice and smooth. A surprising amount of dirt came out of those links
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Yes, totally stock. Bracelet just needed a ultrasonic bath to get nice and smooth. A surprising amount of dirt came out of those links
Damn mate, post some wristies of that beast!
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Will do so sir, I should get it back from my watchmaker tomorrow, date changing mechanism broke so he dropped a Swiss ETA in and waterproofed it to 10 atm.
Will post pictures then
Thanks mate, I'm actually no good at taking photos but the Huawei/Leica combination is very Noob-friendly and forgiving