Why Is the Rolex DateJust So Popular? | Watchfinder & Co.

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[@mr.meticulous4741]

Sometimes I watch your videos not to see the watches on display but to listen to the story of those timepieces. The icing on the cake is the "quintessential" quality of your narratives.

[@michaelfleming8490]

That’s the point.

[@vodizzzle]

Got exactly this model - 116200, roulette date, railroad track white dial, smooth bezel and oyster band - its just so beautiful and perfectly balanced. The larger versions leave too much of free space on the dial appearing rather flat compared to the perfect 36mm.

[@ismaelbonal6537]

The datejust has been my dream Rolex for several years and finally I rewarded myself with one this year after saving for it for 5 years and I was lucky to get the 2018 datejust 41 with the upgraded 3235 caliber (70 hours reserve). Simply majestic.

[@gizmothewestie9078]

Ismael Bonal good for you, you’ll love it. I did the same for the 2017 Airking and I love it, I too want a Datejust. This white dial is beautiful but I’m torn between this and the blue dial.

[@ismaelbonal6537]

@@gizmothewestie9078 I too wanted the blue dial, but couldn't find it and got my 2nd best choice, the black dial. I've seen the blue dial showcased and it is amazing, especially when you move the watch under light. No other color does that like the blue dial.

[@lewisjones3345]

Gizmo TheWestie I was torn between the blue dial and the silver, I went with the silver and just love the watch. I now want the DJ41 with blue and jubilee

[@ismaelbonal6537]

@Bryan LP Thanks

[@gizmothewestie9078]

Lewis Jones that’s my choice I must admit. The AD tried to get me to buy the white gold bezel but didn’t like that. I think with the jubilee the plain bezel works best and vice versa,

[@trevorphillips3922]

Because it’s the only Rolex you can actually buy!

[@siddhantsabharwal]

How much does have have to pay to own one ?

[@zxvipers569]

@@siddhantsabharwal 5 grand

[@thementalist7767]

Submariner is also a great choice.

[@Mr74261000027]

Siddhant Sabharwal You can get a good vintage one for around 3,5k

[@Jut1911]

Looool

[@mrmichael555]

I've owned my datejust for 29 years. There are so many things I love about it.

[@MrRoyck10]

The most versatile most watch, it goes with suit, jeans or jogging for running. It goes with all occasions, my favourite everyday watch is the two tone DJ 36mm on a leather strap.

[@h111551]

A 34 mm Datejust on a jubilee bracelet was my first serious watch acquisition made in 1978. This watch is still going strong in 2018 and still has a nice balance between ornamentalism and function. Other than a few routine services spread over long intervals during my 40 years of ownership, the performance of the Datejust has been flawless. For the first nine years of ownership, the Datejust was my only watch and was worn during all my waking hours. I then started a journey into higher horology which led me past Rolex to Piaget, Parmagiani and Habring2 among others. The Datejust gets very little wrist time because I have ten other watches but I still enjoy wearing it. Our son is a junior in college and I intend to gift it to him when he graduates as a start in the ownership of a finely conceived and crafted mechanical watch. I have never purchased another Rolex and am somewhat taken aback by the manic enthusiasm for Rolex stainless steel pieces which deprives many fine watches and watch brands from the attention they deserve. That said, my Rolex Datejust has been a constant in my life for 40 years and will soon be passed on to our son for yet another long period. I can think of no other physical object in my life which has accompanied me on the journey from youth to Medicare beneficiary and which remains fully capable of daily service and use. While I have not purchased another Rolex, I did purchase a post-2014 Tudor Fastrider chronograph in stainless steel which is both wonderfully crafted and very reasonably priced. I now look to the Tudor line as I once looked to the Rolex line: a resource to purchase well made watches of fine quality which represent good long term value. Despite my interest in other watch brands, I would state unequivocally that I would purchase a 39mm Oyster Perpetual on a steel bracelet with a blue dial and no date function new from an AD for $5700 if I had to live with just one watch for the rest of my life. The Datejust would be my second choice if I had to live with just one watch for the rest of my life only because I have come full circle on the subject of even basic complications and see that less is more from the stand point of watch and bracelet aesthetics. The Oyster Perpetual is a more outstanding expression of the essence of Rolex than even the Datejust. The Datejust is among the most copied of watches over the course of time, with or without gold accents. Nobody copies the Oyster Perpetual. This is not because the OP is homely but rather because it is because the OP is more refined than the Datejust aesthetically and much more difficult to copy because of fewer and simpler design elements. Best regards.

[@watchmunch3240]

Thank you for your story

[@AbdulRWatches]

My favorite rolex is the Datejust 36mm, the most versatile watch on the planet; in my opinion.

[@sirus312]

I love my watches....however whenever I look at my DJ36 it just cleanses my eyes...feels refreshing and wears so damn well!

[@yewkoyyau6521]

Mee too....

[@kimsuwus7412]

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[@crileymane]

thats what I have 16220, love it have smaller wrist. Next watch will be a 40 or 41mm though

[@badabingbadaboom9251]

Lol

[@-runswithbeer-8075]

My favorite DateJust story was when I met an old man in a bar wearing one. I complemented the watch and asked him how long he had worn this watch. He told me he got it when he was 19 and wore the watch all throughout the Vietnam War up until the present. It really changed my view of the DateJust from just a boring businessman’s watch to a watch with some toughness and grit.

[@RustyLongPipe]

Similar story here. One day when I was a kid there was a random knock on the door. It was one of my dads army comrades from Vietnam. I still remember every word of that conversation when he presented me with my dads Datejust and explained the story behind it all. “This watch I got here was first purchased by your great-grandfather during the first World War. It was bought in a little general store in Knoxville, Tennessee. Made by Rolex. Up till then people just carried pocket watches. It was bought by private Doughboy Ernie Coolidge on the day he set sail for Paris. It was your great-grandfather’s war watch and he wore it every day he was in that war. When he had done his duty, he went home to your great-grandmother, took the watch off, put it an old coffee can, and in that can it stayed until your granddad Dane Coolidge was called upon by his country to go overseas and fight the Germans once again. This time they called it World War II. Your great-grandfather gave this watch to your granddad for good luck. Unfortunately, Dane’s luck wasn’t as good as his old man’s. Dane was a Marine and he was killed, along with the other Marines at the battle of Wake Island. Your granddad was facing death, he knew it. None of those boys had any illusions about ever leaving that island alive. So three days before the Japanese took the island, your granddad asked a gunner on an Air Force transporter, name of Winocki, a man he had never met before in his life, to deliver to his infant son, who he’d never seen in the flesh, his Datejust. Three days later, your granddad was dead. But Winocki kept his word. After the war was over, he paid a visit to your grandmother, delivering to your infant father, his dad’s Datejust. This watch was on your daddy’s wrist when he was shot down over Hanoi. He was captured, put in a Vietnamese prison camp. He knew if the gooks ever saw the watch it’d be confiscated, taken away. The way your dad looked at it, that Datejust was your birthright. He’d be damned if any slopes were gonna put their greasy yellow hands on his boy’s birthright. So he hid it in the one place he knew he could hide something. His ass. Five long years, he wore this DJ36 up his ass. Then he died of dysentery, he gave me the watch. I hid this uncomfortable hunk of metal up my ass two years. Then, after seven years, I was sent home to my family. And now, little man, I give the watch to you”.

[@omermohamed3375]

@@RustyLongPipe oh shit

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

5:23 If you're a Sky Dweller, a Submariner, an Explorer, a Yachtmaster - Rolex had a watch for you XD

[@DarthEvilicus]

Don’t forget a daring deep sea explorer that accidentally left your watch on the outside of your vessel as you go to the bottom of the Marianas trench

[@billclifton731]

The Datejust range is huge, there's one for everyone.

[@billclifton731]

@@stationplaza4631 which one did you get?

[@carleavesceo709]

This watch is classic in style. It's is a quality timepiece that has stood the test of time. It is my favorite, less is more, as Halston, once stated about something else. I apply it to Rolex on the Datejust. I been wearing a Rolex since 1973. I would not wear any other brand.

[@JAYJAY-ch4ik]

Carl Eaves that’s really cool to hear.

[@RuckChorris]

Face revealed at 4:47 !!! look at the reflection on the bezel

[@nimaeb]

Ruck Chorris cool catch! lol

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

yes

[@Josechpruiz]

Nice attention to detail

[@abigailsockeye1586]

Looks kind of like U2's The Edge. Coincidence? I think not.

[@princeofpenangisland]

Bremont solo bracelet

[@SuperWhofan1]

Brilliant video! The first and only proper decscription of Rolex's Founder and his gift for promotion, branding and use of existing techologies. Perhaps he was the Steve Jobs of his time.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Ben Sona Yes. I thought of Steve Jobs, as well.

[@Cervando]

True, but sadly Rolex have become what Apple is after Steve Jobs; all marketing and little innovation.

[@jeremyeagles3237]

I have the model is black!! My fav watch

[@rajendragujar6905]

Nice video and especially the macro shots i love it

[@dejanaleksic821]

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[@abmorose6531]

I can never get over the Datejust. Such a beautiful piece.

[@georgejoypettah4090]

yet another clean and amazing video. your content never fails to impress.

[@w1nz]

I would be interested in your opinion about the Nomos Tangente Update. The German watches have this mixture of perfection and tradition. In addition, it is also relatively cheap.

[@darrenaquilina1403]

I have a 2018 41 smooth besel and oyster bracelet with blue dial. Imo its the best looking watch. Most versatile and robust!

[@brynmawr27]

Possibly the best you’ve ever done - so much valuable info presented so succinctly! Bravo!

[@walterd7331]

Classy and understated. Yep, they can be a plus!

[@fiatjustitiaruatclum7557]

Because the jubilee bracelet ♥️

[@tiongloo5310]

Great video. Love your narration on dj.Got a dj 36 mm for my 60th birthday. My very first Rolex. Cheers

[@Rd-bi7vr]

The rolex datejust justcaught my eye after decades of watch collecting and chasingbig bulky sportier models. The bubble date and elegant layout is unmatched

[@Jut1911]

Reasonable price (in terms of Rolex) Good customisation Tells the date What more do you need - I have a DJ41 black dial and I love it.

[@Aberman1]

I inherited my grandfathers and it is the most beautiful Rolex I’ve ever seen. I sadly still can’t find one with the same dial and it’s the original dial which I find annoyingly odd that I can’t even find one similar

[@sussexbikerpillion]

A perfect watch old or new and affordable too! since my first 36mm 16013 stainless steel have not stopped buying!! a true stand out classic.

[@scottlewis5552]

Please could you do a review of the datejust 41 dark rhodium with jubilee and fluted bezel!

[@will6117]

Does anyone know why rolex do not provide datejust 36mm white cream dial with "STICK" numeral anymore? All I can find is only roman numerals on white cream dial. They do have it on 41mm but I prefer the classic 36mm

[@sunshinesuen6998]

William Tanaka check white dial 36mm OP. they have a cream dail with stick hour markers

[@shizukamori6755]

I own a Rolex Oyster perpetual Date. What's the difference between a Datejust and a Date? They both display the date on the dial.

[@RustyLongPipe]

As far as I know it’s size. The “Date” is 34mm. (I could be wrong but that’s what I’ve always thought)

[@SuperBocetildes]

This watch is perfect in each and every way. It can fit ALL kind of situation, doesn´t matter if its a business meeting or a barbecue with friends. It´s my dream watch and my favorite Rolex model by far.

[@mikew742]

The DateJust 2, blue face smooth bezel is the best Rolex you can have, it’s beautiful! Thank you for the vid as well, great knowledge

[@Tourist1967]

Worn the same one since the 1990s. Been diving with it, in war zones and it's generally been knocked about a bit. Still looks like new. Not many things you could say that about. Bit of scratching on the outside of the clasp. That's it. Also designed in 1947 and still looks modern. So modern, it is on display in the Museum of Modern Art in New York as a masterpiece of design. Was going to go for a Submariner at the time, but looked ridiculously large on my wrist.

[@joshs3916]

Diving with a datejust? Or Sea Dweller?

[@RobMensStyling]

How can I send picture?

[@Valera_Scotland]

And this is why the DateJust will be my only watch.... can't wait to get the 36mm hopefully soon... smooth bezel oyster bracelet... stunning

[@seattlegrrlie]

I've had my Rolex Explorer for about a month now. I never realized how often I look at my wrist for the date ... until I didn't have it

[@WatchGeek]

Another wonderful video 👍

[@realblackbetty2204]

A perfect one watch to take you through the journey of life and then pass on. Most versatile also

[@k31rifleman]

Absolutely love the small Roman numerals on this watch

[@kroyweb4140]

Hi, Please advise what would be your suggestion in picking between a Rolex Day-Date 40 18K and a Rolex Submariner blue dial 18K. Thank you.

[@campfireashcooking6588]

What is the model number of the watch in the video???

[@Ben-yw8be]

I normally wear 39-44 mm watches with my 7 inch wrist, but since I got a Seiko 5 38mm, I am starting to like smaller watches because they do not cause wrist fatigue and can be worn all day. Maybe I will consider a 36 mm OP or DateJust.

[@watchmunch3240]

I am wearing a Datejust 36mm on my 7.5 inch wrist

[@huemann7637]

Got a 16234 and I absolutely love it.

[@UdaishankarT]

please share the background score(music) used in this video🙏🙏☹️!!

[@beardedbadger6333]

Great video, and it still remains my favourite over the steel sports.

[@ryanjnelson26]

i’m loving these new intros they’re wonderful

[@planetdee3587]

My favorite watch and my grail. Got mine in 2016.

[@yewkoyyau6521]

I had mine at the same year.. now still wearing perfectly ..

[@NoahBB]

4:50 you can see the face of the man.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

It's not ugly. That's the best thing I can say about Datejust. Edit 4 years later: I've come around to love the simplicity. I own two Datejusts now, black and blue.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Great episode, I wasn't expecting a Rolex history lesson, that was a nice surprise. Also, you guys have the best macro shots on KZbin!

[@John-thinks]

You're such a great storyteller! +1 subscriber.

[@gaotyan]

i think its probably like starting a smart phone company in 2010s，all the tech was too there，but u d have to move mountains to have all the suppliers and manufacturers to work together for a new company making a new product.

[@gobahgaber6909]

never knew that it has such a great story. I hope rolex would keep innovating their watch and marketting

[@school4work]

I bought a DATEJUST 116200 in November 2017. It had a black dial and it was exquisite. Alas I had no choice but to sell it. The good news is that I am going to buy a newer DATEJUST 116200 and I am going for the white dial. The DATEJUST 116200 is the nicest Rolex watch I have ever owned.

[@yahyas]

What is the damage at 0:14 seconds at the top of the bezel? Am i the only one seeing it? Or is it just debree?

[@kfkwAL7]

lol debris

[@RobertBrownieJr]

Loving the new intro style

[@watchpronometer6898]

Bland? It's the most beautiful watch Rolex makes...maybe even the best looking all around watch on the planet. And why I own one. And will never be sold.

[@adlanhaziq]

WatchPronometer If I may ask, why are some dates printed in red instead of black?

[@blulight5881]

@@adlanhaziq dates in odd numbers are in red, and the dates in even numbers are in black

[@rossimario2694]

Can you tell me the wrist size? Thank you

[@christiantorvund3103]

What do you think about the omega railmaster chronograph?

[@hongjaylee9490]

Beautiful watch! which model is this one?

[@MartialDriscoll]

I do wonder what if would have been like to see the watch when it was it was introduced. It reminds me of a documentary on Fender some time ago that said when the Stratocaster came out in the 50s, the reaction of musicians was that it looked like a spaceship.

[@razvandragos5215]

how much is one like this? anyone know? Im looking to buy one in the next few years.

[@TheOwlGuy777]

You never fail to impress. You could review a SWATCH Sistem51 and it'd make me want to run out and buy it.

[@MrLoughneagh]

Does all datejust watches have an easylink on the bracelet?

[@NorCalLuxury]

The most classic Rolex ever. Thanks for your informative videos

[@philj212]

black sunburst or silver sunburst on jubilee with fluted? please help!

[@Whiskey_Tengu]

I saw both, I went with the Black dial because in the end it felt far more versatile with the way I dress. If you only plan to wear this formally, than perhaps the silver dial would look better and dressier. The silver on the Jubilee is a very nice dress watch choice! I actually chose the Oyster, mostly because I plan to pick up a GMT II Batman next year on the Jubilee, really the only reason on my end.

[@thefouronethree191]

Please do a reviw about the Daydate models! There is nothing good out there talking about the Rolex Day Date. Would love to see that from you!

[@juju10683]

what is the reference number for this one? it is perfect

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

I'm astonished with the accuracy of the 2813 Asia movement fitted on my 'Datejust II' 41mm., smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet and black dial in this case. Superior by far of the genuine 'Oyster Date' that I sold making a good business long time ago.

[@sleepeatdrive7619]

One of my patients was wearing this exact watch today!

[@JAYJAY-ch4ik]

SleepEatDrive looks like u need to beat your patients to it and buy 2

[@MarkMphonoman]

Are you a psychiatrist? Only kidding. I was at my Doctor’s office this week for a checkup and he was wearing a Rolex GMT. Looked cool, we had a nice conversation about Rolexes. I assume you are a doctor. However, I apologize for jumping to that conclusion if I am wrong. Have a great day. Mark

[@LordMullins]

Flash git

[@bettersteps]

How did you damage your camera? And, is it a K1000?

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

I think that is because it was the first case designed with a style advanced on their time, 'contemporary classic', fancy, sporty and with elan.

[@theonlyredspecial]

I like it. The Wimbledon dial date just 41 is elegant and understated and with the new 3235 movement it’s technically very capable.

[@RockClass101]

Brilliant video! 👏🏻

[@datsun370z]

The date just is my dream watch and will be the first luxury watch I buy.

[@runenoel]

A review of the Grand Seiko sbgv375 (heritage line, 44gs case based springdrive with midtnight blue sunburst dial) would be highly appreciated :)

[@rodolfonjaviermelendezhelo6657]

Hello, I love your videos and I do not miss any, if you can I would like you to make a video of a new Omage constellation, I love that watch and there are almost no videos of that watch on the internet, thanks. Greetings from Chihuahua Mexico.

[@goldendawn7]

Love the new constellations too!

[@zerohours.]

Green dial or Champagne dial Date-Just's are pure class.

[@erikroelinkcitizen2302]

I love it I own a dj36 butt best video so far also because the camera work and the talk one of the best videos out there about Rolex I saw yet big thanx and go on love this channel every watch head should watch your channel big respect a big fan of the channel

[@1077mikev]

I prefer daydate over datejust. I dont understand why the day is overlooked

[@GPMarko-wn4xb]

Datejust was invented in 1954, Day-Date in 1959.

[@camabron1]

But it's much more expensive.

[@rosshilton]

Thr Rolex Datejust is the iconic Rolex, almost (but not quite) trumped by the Submariner. I own both, the DJ is for the office, the Sub for Fridays and weekends.

[@fredperry9235]

Good review thanks

[@ozgurgulcem9260]

I would like to see a seiko astron

[@moritzcampe8324]

Please make a review about the Breguet 7337

[@m.p.2482]

Reference number of the watch in the video?

[@thecakemoney8667]

price tag?

[@spencer3423]

Great video. The datejust name doesn’t mean “just the date” it means “the date is always just” because of it automatically changing. Just as in correct, 1945 lingo remember.

[@rayleeaustralia]

Very nice review. My opinion, if you want a basic time keeping, high quality and a well recognised brand it's difficult to walk past Rolex. Omega n Oris are also next on my list behind Rolex

[@cassidy4557]

Making Rolex - Datejust review without showing a jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. Very disappointing.

[@ithehappy1]

And how much is this at CMP?

[@mfux8mo2]

You can pick this DJ36 up on Chrono24 for example at a fair decent price now, personally I wouldn’t even bother to get in the absurd waitlist ( if there is ) for the new DJ36 at a Rolex boutique..unless you really dig the new updates in design and movement...

[@hugo511]

you can see his face (kinda distorted) on the bezel

[@msquared6695]

Long before I was ever into watches there was one watch that always caught my eye and that watch is a bi-metal Date Just and so when I could afford it that was the watch I purchased

[@BlackAnvil47]

Citizens Pro Diver BN0191a review and why not mention the price of Rolexes past price to their current?

[@raymondng9107]

Please review longiness VHP. Thanks.

[@pkincy]

I am not a fan of fat huge tool watches, so love the DJ whether it be 36 or 41, SS or TT.

[@udin737]

I am not a Rolex fan boy. I love my Omega Seamaster Professional and it looks awesome for the price of USD4,800. But I enjoy your narratives on the Rolex watches. Although I don't really understand why people would want to buy a dress watch that is quite expensive just so that they could have the name Rolex on it. Rolex did have a great history behind the watches they have today. Their watches are being sought after mainly by the Chinese and the rest of the world just follow up on it. Design wise, I love Grand Seiko dress watches. Precision with beautiful textured dials. Sports watches, I love Omega. Moon watch, Omega. Chronograph, I love Rolex Daytona and latest Grey Side of the moon watch. To each person their preferences. Great video and very interesting facts. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@Whiskey_Tengu]

Kinda repeating a post, but since I enjoy many of the watches you mentioned, I wanted to share my experience with you too. I used to knock Rolex quite a bit, for reasons I can only now attribute to a specific preconceived notion of what a Rolex was, in both the hardware itself and in what it said about someone. I own a IWC Big Pilot, JLC reverso, Speedmaster moonwatch, a PAM 422 and a GS Snowflake spring drive (the latter of which turned out to be my unexpected favorite)...I finally tried on a Datejust 41 with a fluted Bezel and black dial. I have now owned it for 6 months and outside of the Snowflake, it's the best mechanical watch I own, definitely the best purely mechanical from a time keeping perspective. All of my other(non-snowflake) watches, while surely fun, do not keep good time. The chromalight lume actually lasts longer and looks better (to me) than the others that have Super luminova, with only PAM422 really competing here if not surpassing it. The oyster bracelet, is the best and most comfortable SS bracelet I've ever experienced. Closest I've felt to anything feeling as good was a former Colleague's SS AP Royal Oak bracelet. Been timing it for 6 months and it's still at +1 seconds. I did not expect that at all, and perhaps mine is an exception, who knows. I've heard of "don't knock it 'til you try it" and while I never thought it would apply here, I stand corrected. At least from the perspective that I thought I could never enjoy, want or even objectively like a Rolex. This is not expected to change your opinion, or anyone else's, but I did want to share my objective experience having been a huge detractor of the brand previously based on purely preconceived notions and nothing more. Are there more fun, creative, even better finished watches? Absolutely. I will likely still pick up some of those. However, I now understand the response, "but they aren't a Rolex."

[@jharris947]

I'd rather get an Oyster Perpetual so I don't have to look at that BFU cyclops on the DateJust.