Blue Motif on a Jubilee in E??? 😂 Sorry but that's really a let down on this list because that's an A for certain. Arguably the nicest after / with the Wimbledon and still one of the most sought after (especially after being discontinued)
I've got the DJ36 blue fluted-motif (fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet) and have to say the fluted-motif motifs are the best DJ dials of the past few years. Sad to see them discontinue them! Also a big fan of the tapestry and linen dials back from the 80s, especially that yellow gold two tone! And the white roman is clean and killer too.
@@EspressoWatches totally agree. Fluted motif kicks so much ass. The blue isn't as loud as the green or gold but they all look the great Same with the slate and rose gold.
Fluted dial should be at least B tier, it was a great release for the Datejust, I know Rolex panned it early but I think it’s underrated (by your standards!)
No matter how many rolexes I see, the black stick dial, fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet will always be my favorite one. It's such a classy, time-less/modern, clean watch.
He uses the hottest dial for the click bait pic for the video **blue fluted motif dial** ADs had the most requests for that dial in the datejust line. Blue and green fluted Motif dials were super hard to get. "E" was on purpose because he knows he will get LOTS of comments, which the youtube algorithm loves.
A good buddy of mine has a fluted dial, fluted bezel on jubilee and it’s just stunning! That should be an A! Also, I’m a big fan of the Turn-O-Graph, that would be an A in my book too!
Romans on white dial with a smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet is a very good look in my opinion. Take your pick. Thomas's opinion, or anyone else's is not definitive.
Not a great fan of Rolex, but it is that cyclops that bugs me most on these models. I absolutely hate it, so all Datejusts come into the’F’ category for me. Prefer the Oyster Perpetual, but I wouldn’t go overboard.
1989 blue jubilee, alpha numeric dial with oyster bracelet, 35 year old daily work watch. Smart, clean and 35 years ago, there were very few blue dials.
The one thing that comes out in your assessments is how personal Rolex designs are to different people. Somehow to me the more classic designs will have the longest shelf life. I have three Datejusts. One is a 36mm with the anniversary face with diamonds and the diamond bezel and the jubilee bracelet. It is completely gaudy to be sure and only get’s worn on very formal occasions, like with a tuxedo. My other two are both 41mm, and one is a two tone gold and oyster with gold face, gold fluted bezel, and jubilee bracelet, and a stainless version with black diamond face fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. I enjoy wearing either of these. The two tone reminds me of a watch my father wore, which always brings back memories for me. The stainless version is more compatible with my typical colour choices of grays. Some of the trendier watches you chose are also gorgeous, but for me, some seem like they will feel really strange in the future. Likely they will be more valuable than my more pedestrian choices though. Thanks for your interesting presentation.
5:54 ironic for the guy in a denim shirt to hate on denim-looking dials. by the way, I know high-low juxtaposition is his thing (cartier on perlon, tec.), but that shirt and blazer simply don't go together. y'all looking to hire a stylist? I'm cheap. I like watches, I'd just do it for kicks.
That fluted motif they’ve been using elsewhere, for example for (very nice) hoardings covering up a Rolex shopfront under construction and for frosted window decoration at their service centres. I like it
I think you definitely left out possibly on purpose the 41 mm oyster steel fluted bezel blue dial. It's a stunning sporty or dress all around daily, driver.
Absolutley love the fluted motif. Think they’ll become one of the most desirable collectables down the line. But I prefer the look with the oyster bracelet so its not too busy.
I appreciate you going quick on my slate/smooth bezel/oyster bracelet boring ass Datejust. It was quick and painless. But honestly, there’s something unique about it since everyone else has to have a jubilee with a fluted bezel.
One has the champagne dial, gold Roman numerals, gold Thunderbird bezel, gold and stainless steel oyster band. My other is champagne dial, diamond dust Roman numerals, diamond bezel, and gold and stainless steel oyster band. I’m very happy wearing either.
Turn-o-graph should be higher, because it's the closest a timing bezel can get to a dress watch. I know that dressy people will judge it crude and sporty people will judge it blingy, I don't care. C or B, depending on reference.
i have a DayDate 36 18249 Bark Finished in white gold with diamond markers, which i inherited from my dad..and i love wearing it everyday……beautiful watch.
The quartz would be the only rolex that I would ever want to own. Unfortunately the case is horrible. It is a pity they did not just stick it into a standard oyster...
Great vid + presenter, I'll disagree with the pinstripe, personally feel it's lower. Bamboo looks great. I'm actually here after discovering Boiler Gauge dials, found them to be strikingly unique
The Palm dial is probably a future A, maybe S tier I think. I could see collectors going crazy for it in 10-20yrs, as there is absolutely nothing like it in the DJ lineup. But at the moment I’m over it 😂
All Rolex DateJust look like each other.. But Turn -O- Graph is Rebellious.. Grade D really hurts.. I agree some of DateJusts are more handsome but Turn-O-Graph is unique.. Deserves upper grades...
4:24 “I love when companies use compelling natural materials” proceeds to then immediately list the most unnatural, complexly manufactured case material known to man. Ah yes. I love growing me some carbon fibre. Let me just go harvest from my carbon nano filament tree, and I can’t forget my epoxy resin bug!
The "fluted" dials are ugly in person, and not even that great in photos. The classic blue sunburst dial with fluted bezel on Jubilee is the way to go, preferably in the original 36mm size.
Blue Motif on a Jubilee in E??? 😂 Sorry but that's really a let down on this list because that's an A for certain. Arguably the nicest after / with the Wimbledon and still one of the most sought after (especially after being discontinued)
Yeah i cant believe he placed the wimbledon dial at C.. wonder if he knows what he’s talking about..
My fave datejust is the blue fluted motif, so that hurt.
The motif dial with fluted bezel and jubilee is probably the best date just configuration. S tier all day.
Seriously wimbledon C ?
I've got the DJ36 blue fluted-motif (fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet) and have to say the fluted-motif motifs are the best DJ dials of the past few years. Sad to see them discontinue them! Also a big fan of the tapestry and linen dials back from the 80s, especially that yellow gold two tone! And the white roman is clean and killer too.
He definitely under ranked it. Should be A tier for sure.
@@EspressoWatches totally agree. Fluted motif kicks so much ass. The blue isn't as loud as the green or gold but they all look the great
Same with the slate and rose gold.
Agreed, very disappointed in the motif being discontinued. I've been waiting for one since 2022.
@@ZimbabweWesh damn man, and now they are only gonna surge on the grey market which I vehemently despise
I agree. The fluted-motif looks amazing.
Fluted dial should be at least B tier, it was a great release for the Datejust, I know Rolex panned it early but I think it’s underrated (by your standards!)
No matter how many rolexes I see, the black stick dial, fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet will always be my favorite one. It's such a classy, time-less/modern, clean watch.
He uses the hottest dial for the click bait pic for the video **blue fluted motif dial** ADs had the most requests for that dial in the datejust line. Blue and green fluted Motif dials were super hard to get. "E" was on purpose because he knows he will get LOTS of comments, which the youtube algorithm loves.
You may be right. And here we are, falling for it!
***suspicion intensifies***
A good buddy of mine has a fluted dial, fluted bezel on jubilee and it’s just stunning! That should be an A! Also, I’m a big fan of the Turn-O-Graph, that would be an A in my book too!
Is this a joke? Totally disagree. The motif dial are fabulous, the beaver tooth whimbledon a gag.
It’s is a joke. Wasted my time watching this boring and extremely inaccurate ranking.. He talks lots of bollocks.
LMAOOO turnograph D tier, you’re nuts bro
Romans on white dial with a smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet is a very good look in my opinion. Take your pick. Thomas's opinion, or anyone else's is not definitive.
“He aint fat but he wide”
hahahahahaha 😂, from now on i’ll always remember this when i’ll see a Wide Boy. 7:11
How about tuxedo dial? My personal favorite.
Great video but no mention of my favourite, the tuxedo dial
Wimbledon is C??
Fluted motif dials are the highest priced DJs on the secondary market, not an E rating.
I've always been a fan of the old engine turned bezels. Liked it better than the fluted bezel.
Not a great fan of Rolex, but it is that cyclops that bugs me most on these models. I absolutely hate it, so all Datejusts come into the’F’ category for me. Prefer the Oyster Perpetual, but I wouldn’t go overboard.
Giving the Wimbledon a “C” is wild bro
1989 blue jubilee, alpha numeric dial with oyster bracelet, 35 year old daily work watch. Smart, clean and 35 years ago, there were very few blue dials.
Sorrry but the Wimbledon dial deserves an S or A classification! Pure class
100% agreed S tier
The one thing that comes out in your assessments is how personal Rolex designs are to different people. Somehow to me the more classic designs will have the longest shelf life. I have three Datejusts. One is a 36mm with the anniversary face with diamonds and the diamond bezel and the jubilee bracelet. It is completely gaudy to be sure and only get’s worn on very formal occasions, like with a tuxedo. My other two are both 41mm, and one is a two tone gold and oyster with gold face, gold fluted bezel, and jubilee bracelet, and a stainless version with black diamond face fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. I enjoy wearing either of these. The two tone reminds me of a watch my father wore, which always brings back memories for me. The stainless version is more compatible with my typical colour choices of grays. Some of the trendier watches you chose are also gorgeous, but for me, some seem like they will feel really strange in the future. Likely they will be more valuable than my more pedestrian choices though. Thanks for your interesting presentation.
What about the ivory computer dial with Arabic numerals with fluted bezel?
I'm a big fan of the Roman numerals personally 👌🏼
5:54 ironic for the guy in a denim shirt to hate on denim-looking dials.
by the way, I know high-low juxtaposition is his thing (cartier on perlon, tec.), but that shirt and blazer simply don't go together.
y'all looking to hire a stylist? I'm cheap. I like watches, I'd just do it for kicks.
Denim shirt with casual blazer looks smashing. I bet you would be a cheap stylist ;)
@@nickfauss2135 touché 🤣🤣🤣
I think the fluted dial will be dated AF in a few years.
That fluted motif they’ve been using elsewhere, for example for (very nice) hoardings covering up a Rolex shopfront under construction and for frosted window decoration at their service centres. I like it
That fluted dial (on a smooth bezel) deserves higher placement.
I think you definitely left out possibly on purpose the 41 mm oyster steel fluted bezel blue dial. It's a stunning sporty or dress all around daily, driver.
I want a DJ36 in rhodium dial fluted bezel/jubilee.
I’m open to dial choice but my Datejust would have to have stick markers, a fluted bezel and a jubilee bracelet.
I liked the blue motif dial with smoth becel.
Linen is by far my favourite. Many beautiful configurations, though.
what about the ghost dial?
An E for the blue fluted dial??? I feel personally attacked. It's so beautiful and wearable.
Hahaha nonsense blue and green motif are top tier
Agree regarding the Roman numerals. Only the latest iteration on the platinum Daydate looks good.
Reading through some of the comments….. this was always going to be a touchy and personal topic for some. Well executed. Happy Sunday! ❤😊
Absolutley love the fluted motif. Think they’ll become one of the most desirable collectables down the line.
But I prefer the look with the oyster bracelet so its not too busy.
I appreciate you going quick on my slate/smooth bezel/oyster bracelet boring ass Datejust. It was quick and painless. But honestly, there’s something unique about it since everyone else has to have a jubilee with a fluted bezel.
One has the champagne dial, gold Roman numerals, gold Thunderbird bezel, gold and stainless steel oyster band. My other is champagne dial, diamond dust Roman numerals, diamond bezel, and gold and stainless steel oyster band. I’m very happy wearing either.
A=Antique all the C=Class
Wimbledon, in 2 tone rose gold, fluted bezel is my fave DJ
My favorite has got to be the 18kt burlwood dial datejust. Such a stunner
Wimbledon fluted Rosé Gold is S Tier
Turn-o-graph should be higher, because it's the closest a timing bezel can get to a dress watch. I know that dressy people will judge it crude and sporty people will judge it blingy, I don't care. C or B, depending on reference.
blue fluted dial is the nicest one to me
i have a DayDate 36 18249 Bark Finished in white gold with diamond markers, which i inherited from my dad..and i love wearing it everyday……beautiful watch.
The quartz would be the only rolex that I would ever want to own.
Unfortunately the case is horrible. It is a pity they did not just stick it into a standard oyster...
I really enjoyed this video. Now just move the blue motif up to 'A' where it belongs and we can all get along : )
What about radial flipped Roman?
For all cuties rocking the fluted bezels keep doing you boo!
Also, this guys opinions are just that. It’s like like an a-hole everybody has one !
Great vid + presenter, I'll disagree with the pinstripe, personally feel it's lower. Bamboo looks great. I'm actually here after discovering Boiler Gauge dials, found them to be strikingly unique
Roman numerals are gorgeous. That’s my quest!
The champagne Jubilee dial getting an F is the worst one. In white or silver it has a completely more acceptable look.
Boy oh boy... you've managed to not only diss my favourite DJ dials but also my Omega Railmaster denim dial. 😬😄
I would bump the standard, palm and two tone up at least one notch each. Other than that, I pretty much agree! Don’t love the Buckley, though
The classic and maybe most bought luxury watch, a two tone datejust being a D is crazy
TO ALL THE UPSET COMMENTERS - It's an opinion-based video; don't be shocked if you disagree. That's showbiz, baby! 😎
Linen is class, all day, every day, S-tier!
2 tone yellow gold Wimbledon is at least A tier on either bracelet
No mint green???
Excellent assessment of these wonderful watches.
To rank the flutted bazel so low shows only not professional level of competences
The anniversary jubilee dial is definitely not an F
I wonder why people call Rolex out as "boring" amd going for the safe bet; I didn't know they'd tried so many bold variations on this model alone 😂
I was going to say no Rolex should be an F. Then I forgot about the Jubilee dial.
You missed the concentric dial
They do need to bring back the honey comb dials
The Palm dial is probably a future A, maybe S tier I think. I could see collectors going crazy for it in 10-20yrs, as there is absolutely nothing like it in the DJ lineup. But at the moment I’m over it 😂
My favourite would be the concentric dial.
Worst ranking and review I’ve ever seen… Absolute waste of time!👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
You forgot the Concentric dials....
Gilt dial. wood dial. celebration dial, Tuxedo Dial, stone dials, logo dial, pinball dial, datejust ii,
Have to disagree with you on some of these, but to each their own! What about the mint green dial? S tier obviously 💚
All Rolex DateJust look like each other.. But Turn -O- Graph is Rebellious.. Grade D really hurts.. I agree some of DateJusts are more handsome but Turn-O-Graph is unique.. Deserves upper grades...
4:24 “I love when companies use compelling natural materials” proceeds to then immediately list the most unnatural, complexly manufactured case material known to man. Ah yes. I love growing me some carbon fibre. Let me just go harvest from my carbon nano filament tree, and I can’t forget my epoxy resin bug!
VERY ACCURATE......
Blue linen Datejust is my grail watch
Great video!! Rose-gold Wimbledon two-tone fluted on jubilee is got to be an S or at least an A!! Right??! It is in my book 🙌🏻👍🏻
I hear that Rolex wearers are mugged quite frequently in London, UK now!
Where is mint green? Signature color of rolex
A bit disappointed to see my Wimbledon with a C 😅
116234 super jubilee, blue Roman ❤
The Wimbledon needs to be called the tampon.
What about the arabic dial ???
Leave the romans alone, come on man!
You forget the wave dial 😂 but nice video
sundust dial
Love my 16220 since 1988
Concentric rings is of course S+…
concentric dial 💜
But now everyone has these
NOT VERY ACCURATE……
That’s showbiz my guy
The "fluted" dials are ugly in person, and not even that great in photos. The classic blue sunburst dial with fluted bezel on Jubilee is the way to go, preferably in the original 36mm size.
I give your ranking an F.
I could not get past the Roman numeral
The S Tier watch is ugly
great video. The only one I was missing was the Tuxedo dial date just.
Poor topic for the video, these varies from person to person.