Rolex Datejust 41 - Why You SHOULD Get The Smooth Bezel (Mint Green Dial - ref 126300)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- The Rolex Datejust with a jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel is a classic. In this video I want to show the smooth bezel configuration some love and talk about why you should consider it over the fluted version.
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Very nuanced and well-considered take, with some very nice and natural shots for context. Hadn't considered the additional versatility afforded by the smooth bezel, and have found my opinion swayed by this - seems indeed like the right ballpark of everyday configuration for the datejust. Congrats on the new channel, and hope to see more like this!
i have this watch and i absolutely love it. the smooth bezel and the green goes krazy good with my skin tone. awesome piece!
Very surprised this was your first video! Top notch production values, narration, and an original take too - You really hit the ground running! Success incoming 🙂
grreat review! blue dial background, smooth and oyster was my pick / congrats for the great views showcasing the watch on diffferent scenarios
Really good video. Nice shots!
Smooth with oyster is definitely the most versatile and my personal favorite, but I completely understand jazzing it up with the jubilee or fluted. The green dial is definitely a stunner!
I am watching this video again and again, greatly shot in very high resolution and mint green dial and the the watch is looking faboloussssss. I have a Rolex milgauss and wanted my next watch to be date just steel and gold with diamond brown dial but since I am watching this one, my mind is actually changing ......I m lovinnnnnnn it
Just got this configuration but with the black dial! Thank you for the recommendation - this helped me make my decision. I felt like the fluted was too flashy or slightly out of place for certain occasions but smooth + jubilee fits all. It’s more sleek and sporty imo, looks great especially at the beach, pool, or going out!
Great work, i thought the subscriber count was a error.... amazing quality of video with great pieces to camera. Keep it up and that number will rocket! Elliot.
Thank you so much Elliot!
Amazing quality for your first video! I can already tell this channel is going to be a success. 11th subscriber here! Can’t wait to see more content coming from you.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
very beautiful/elegant dial, imo DJ with jubilee bracelet is one of the most eye catching artworks from Rolex, you got yourself a very nice time piece. Congratulations!
Incredible work! I can totally see you being a big-shot watch-channel in a couple of months! ✌️ (you just got your 38th subscriber. I'm writing this for future reference when you have a million)
Wow that’s awesome to hear. Thank you so much.
Thanks for this video James!
Can't agree more with your take on choosing the smooth over fluted bezel.
Thank you for watching!
Nice vid. Good quality. Glad to be the one leaving first comment on this channel. Gonna get my mint green datejust 36 jubilee with fluted bezel in 2024. When grey market price goes down in here South Korea.
Thank you so much! That's an incredible watch, can't wait for you to have it!
great video , great inside about fluid and smooth bezel… i personally have the silver dial config with smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet
Great video. Good points well made and beautifully shot.
Cheers Gary!
This is an awesome watch can’t wait to get mine with the fluted Bezel.
That is a Beautiful watch!😍 Mint green and Rhodium are my favorite dial colors!😍 Keep up the good work!👌🏾
Nice review ! Quality video
directly subscribed and need more and more awesome videos such as this!
Great video man, congratulation 👍
Beautiful looking watch,thanks ❤️👍🏴
Excellent video ❤ I own the Gold Jubilee, wear it everyday!
The fluted bezel puts on such a great light show when I'm driving or when the light hits it, I'll always stick with the flutter bezel
Fluted?
@@Twinnzllc Auto correct.
Firstly. What a great first video! Great quality! Secondly, excellent content and reasoning around the smooth bezel.
Thank you so much!
I enjoy the fluted bezel on my mint dial 36. Great video and points with amazing production value to top it off. I was surprised to see 27 subscribers got a sub out of me look forward to all the great content to come. Ground floor.
What an amazing piece! Thank you so much for the kind words and subscribing.
I got this combo but in 36mm, it’s stunning and looks classy and sporty, the fluted bezel is to blingy for my tastes and looks like a glitter ball
Very happy with my choice
Thinking about the same. It’s more versatile in that configuration.
I have this exact watch , fell in love with it when i saw it , then i tried it on ....stunningly beautiful everyday watch
Loved the video, really high quality and great storytelling, you’ve definitely worked on content before! I’d love to see what you can create in the future!
Thank you so much!
Great video and I totally agree! The fluted bezel looks best on the 36mm and the smooth bezel on the 41mm. I have a blue dial smooth bezel and bought it on Oyster - doss it all!
Also, the smooth bezel is super easy ro polish with a Cape Cod cloth - you can't polish a fluted bezel!
Ive had the Datejust 41, smooth bezel, jubilee oyster steel strap with slate grey since 2017 and never regretted getting the smooth bezel. Its a great dress watch and part of my watch collection which spans 7 watches with varying degrees of price. To me they are for wearing they are not investments I just love the engineering that goes into them.
If you like the Datejust 41 the Rolex sister company Tudor do the Black Bay Pro with either a hybrid rubber / leather strap, black fabric strap or their version of a Oyster bracelet thats a riveted strap (faux rivets). All between £ 3,360 and £ 3,640.
Ive the Black Bay 54 (I have small wrists) which is a modern update of the Tudor 1954 Submariner watch which is plain but functional and good for 200M.
For me all are great the smooth and the floated bezel both are lovely 👌
Enjoyed your video. I have the smooth bezel DJ41 with blue dial. Love it. Dress it up or classy casual. Didn’t see the $2000 value in the fluted white gold. My with had two DJs and would never go for smooth.
Just got the call this week from my AD for the 36 blue dial domed bezel, so excited! I liked the mint green but the deep azure blue was really eye catching and compliments my bb58 blue and PRX powermatic blue. Maybe too much blue? 🤣🤣
Mine 41 smooth, oyster & blue dial, loving it for all occasions. Enjoy ur beautiful watch :)
quality is insane, keep it up 🥳
Thank you so much!
Chose a smooth bezel for all the reasons you mentioned. Congrats on your pickup!
Very interesting and good video, well done. I have the Rolex Datejust 41 with the slate dial, jubilee bracelet and smooth bezel. Had the same arguments why I choose this bezel, it just better fits on the 41 and can be weared everywhere. If I need to reduce my collection to one watch, this Rolex would be my choice.
Totally agree! And that slate dial is beautiful, that’s a great configuration.
My AD told me the smooth bezel with the jubilee was a weird combination but I think it looks perfect! Like you said, the fluted is too flashy looking for certain circumstances and the smooth/oyster is too close to an Explorer or a regular Oyster Perpetual. I'm soon going to put my order in for this same combo but in a 36mm.
im curios how long the AD will tell you will take, I’m thinking to get the same watch 36mm with jubilee for my 30’s but i cant decide on the dial😅
@@darkdennis6203 go for the fluted on the 36. it looks better imo. Had that cognitive dissonance after buying the smooth bezel. On the 41 I think it suits better with a smooth bezel but not on the 36.
This video finally convinced me to buy the 126300 in mint green. Loving it!
That’s awesome! I hope you love it
I love it. I have smooth bezel and jubilee with Wimbledon dial. It’s a gorgeous combination. I like the fluted too but it makes it dressier. The jubilee is still sporty and not too dressy.
Amazing watch! Got the blue skydweller and the GMT master 2... the next one I go for is the Explorer 1 224270 40mm.. I think its just next level and clean.
Great video and amazing watch? Did you pick up from the AD and how long did you have to wait?
Brb going and putting my name on the list for this configuration. Excellent job on the video, keep up the good work :)
Thank you so much!
I've got the 36 on jubilee with domed bezel and I like it so much more than the fluted version. Sportier and more versatile.
Can we get an update video?? Experience with color scheme for daily use, etc.
Amazing first video!
Really enjoyed this video. I think the fluted bezel + jubilee is dressy but you can go fluted / oyster or non-fluted / jubilee for a more casual look
Wonderful video! I totally agree I had both options also but went for the 41 Smooth Jubilee Azzuro Roman. With Fluted bezel, if you ever polish it’s scratches it’s shine Is gone forever, and if you scratch it or damage it can’t be fixed. The smooth is steel and it would just need a light buff if you damage it. Makes it more versatile and it pops in the light! Great choice I wear mine daily and the smooth makes it a super tool watch, also on Rubber B strap looks even sportier. With formal events looks stunning and love the shine of the smooth and jubilee combo.
I have the same. DJ 41 smooth on jubilee. Azzuro blue looks absolutely stunning in that configuration.
Nice watch mate , looks class 👌🏻
Thank you!
I have the smooth bezel on a jubilee bracelet with the blue fluted dial. It's a great everyday watch that is not too flashy. All other watches are now parked in the safe seeing very little wear.
Nice video! I have the DJ41 mint green dial too, just stunning and I also love how it changes in different lights. I have it with a fluted bezel but I chose an oyster bracelet to balance it out and make less dressy. I like the smooth bezel/jubilee combo too I think one balances out the other in a similar way. In this combo i’d choose the blue motif dial 100%, stunning dial on that combination!
Such an amazing dial! And that’s a great, versatile combo too with the oyster bracket. Great choice.
I want that exact watch!
It’s a beauty!
This is an awesome pick up . The green dial is very eye catching . I am definitely team fluted bezel however this watch and color combination works great with the smooth bezel. Congrats on your purchase . Great video
Thank you so much!
I am thinking about this same exact set up but unsure if I should pursue the smooth or fluted dial. I have not seen any photos of it with the fluted dial just smooth
Great video,I’m in for the exact same watch but 36 since i belong into tiny wrist league 😀
how much was the damage for this piece of art? Could you pls let me know who your AD is?
Nice , i tried to get the green with jubilee , i was offered the smooth blue with oyster bracelet126300, my first ROLEX happy to own this watch , i agree at home in every setting .
That blue dial is incredible! Congrats on an amazing watch.
As a 185cm tall guy with small wrists there was a problem: I wanted the Wimbledon dial and a 36mm smooth bezel, but all dark dials with 36mm looked like a child’s watch on the wrist.
So for me there could be only dark dials with 41mm or bright dials with 36mm. So I took in the end 36mm and white dial and it fits and looks perfect. And yes, smooth dial, and it is amazing.
Good video, dude. Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial is the most beautiful DJ41. 2016-2022 It's handmade, discontinued in 2022 and only available in gold models like the Daytona and Day Date now.
Congratulations awesome video
Thank you Eric!
I own a smooth SS bezel blue dial on jubilee 😊😊😊😊😊 best option in my opinion great work watch
Love the video may I ask what equipment you use to film yourself ?
Hi Serge! For the A Roll I use the Canon C70 and Sigma 28mm ART lens. For everything else it’s mostly the Canon R5 + RF 15-35 L lens. Hope that helps.
agree with most of the points! But i'de say the smooth bezel with a suit looks GOOD. The fluted with a suit looks GREAT. Just as the smooth with more casual looks GREAT
Smooth Bezel with oyster bracelet in blue is my favorite.
This is the exact config I'd have too. I have the Explorer 40mm, and the only thing I feel it misses is the date. I LOVE my Explorer though. How's it fairing with scratches etc?
I have this watch but ended up with the oyster, I just love the more understated look.
Bet it looks amazing!
Looks awesome but fluted + jubilee is the one for me.
Always been enamored with my Smooth Bezel / Jubilee DJ 😍
No good reason why Rolex can’t provide a Scratch Resist Coating for the S/S Bracelets is there ?
And yes , while Smooth Bezel Replacements are easier on the Wallet ?
They’re not giving ‘em away at Rolex Service 😂 😂
The Mint Dial really comes alive in Daylight .
Looks seductive under Candlelight too . 🥂💋
….. but that’s a story for another Time 😘
Congrats on your 1st. Video !
Well done Sir 💚
Thank you so much! Yes would love to see a more scratch resistant coating on the bracelets!
Awesome first vid
Thank you Arash!
Between datejust 41 and submariner all black what did you choose?
Looks great. I have a fluted bezel Oyster Perpetual. Last month I bought an Explorer. The good thing about the Explorer is a lot of people don't what it is. With fluted, they know. I am under the radar with the Explorer.
That’s a great combo - I would love to own an Explorer one day. Thank you for watching!
@@Watchful_TV You're welcome.
@@Watchful_TV I walked into an AD in Calabasas and asked if they had some for sale. I expected the usual response of only display watches and none for sale.
However they showed me about 6 Rolex watches that were indeed for sale and of course new. I was a little shocked. One was a 40mm Explorer, which was the one I wanted. I bought it.
The OP doesn’t come with a fluted bezel. It has a smooth domed bezel.
Yep, my 39mm Explorer is only recognized by real watch enthusiasts, which most people are not. It is a plain watch, which is what I want. So many Rolex’s are too flashy.
Fantastic review! One of the best Datejust reviews that I’ve ever seen! Good enthusiasm and many different environments that you captured the time piece in. I’ve actually ordered one today coz I fell in love in your video. Cheers 👍
Subscribed as well.
Subbed. Man, Amazing video quality for your first video. Wish I had the skills. Great job 👏. I have a feeling you’ll do very well
Thank you so much!
The exact same model which is in my bucket list. Congratulations. Wear it in good health..
Thank you! Hope you have one on your wrist soon too!
My first Rolex was an all stainless Datejust with a smooth bezel and oyster bracelet. It was a more casual and somewhat sporty looking watch which I enjoyed for several years, though, the smooth bezel was hard to keep from scratching. I had it for about 8 years and finally traded it for a new Datejust (Rolesor) with a fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet, and a slate & diamond dial; just beautiful. I have several other Rolex models though I wear this quite a bit. Personally, I would never buy another smooth bezel watch because they're highly susceptible to scratches, knicks, dents, and fingerprints. The watch you have is very good-looking though. Enjoy it!
I’m not looking forward to that first scratch on the bezel. Already struggling with the finger prints though! Your new Datejust sounds incredible. I love that slate dial. Thank you for watching!
@@Watchful_TV I'd occasionally take out the Dremel to polish the band and bezel. You can also use Sunshine polishing cloths which help. Neither will completely remove deeper scratches and dents, but they do help overall. Avoid the raised crown logo, though, as both will flatten it in a short period of time. Just FYI.
Great video. I had this in 36mm with the fluted bezel. It is was without doubt the most beautiful watch I've ever seen but I was just too subconscious about wearing it. It received more glances and comments from people in the 3 months of ownership than my 15+ other watches that I've had in years of collecting. I guess some people may want it for that reason but it wasn't for me so I sold it and got the new 36mm explorer. I love how it goes unnoticed leaving me to enjoy it everyday.
i have this exact watch, and what i've discovered (that i didn't realize) was you can dress up a smooth bezel DJ but you cannot dress down the fluted bezel IMO
Very convincing
I had the 126300 on oyster bracelet before and I think the jubilee bracelet goes better with it
Although I had doubts about buying a replica watch, gussl dispelled my doubts. The watch has an authentic look and feel.
Agreed. The perfect configuration. The Jubilee-fluted combo to me is too busy.
Great video, nice angles! Smooth jubilee would be my pick although somehow the fluted bezel with the rhodium dials seems to work so well for me too. In any case, coulda fooled me with the availability of these watches, 7 months on my ADs wait list and counting 😂
I'm not a fan of the smooth bezel. However I do think the oyster bracelet is underrated.
Great video, I was firmly in the fluted bezel camp for this dial but you just changed my mind
Smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet for me, with the blue fluted motif dial. The fluted bezel and fluted dial combo is just too busy, in my opinion. Good video, by the way.
I feel if you are going Jubilee Bracelet then you should go all the way and go fluted bezel. It seems the absolute iconic Rolex combination. I went for the mint green Datejust with Jubilee and Fluted Bezel. To counter this I went Oyster Perpetual in Green with Oyster Bracelet and Smooth Bezel.
Huh i like it alot. Im between Minthgreen and White dial. I can’t decide which one should i order 😓
My Man miss the shoot. Fluted, jubilee & wimbledon dial is the Best datejust 😊❤
Congratulations
Wear it in good health man. I have the exact same configuration but in the blue dial. I agree with all your comments. Good vid and good luck.
Love that blue dial! Thanks so much for watching
Does blue look better then green mint? Please suggest
@@notarnav6783 I'm looking to make my first purchase and have been admiring the 126300 with the smooth bezel. Blue dial, jubilee bracelet.
Incredible watch. I'm not sure you can go wrong with any Rolex. The green dial is particularly spectacular. The jubilee bracelet really takes it up a notch in terms of dress watches. Great purchase.
Beautiful watch, no doubt. For those who are looking for an alternative that is attainable, ‘affordable’, and has a similar feel and quality: the new Tudor BB 36/39
the DJ36 is perfect, especially with the fluted bezel and the size. the DJ41 fluted bezel just seems like a massive, oversized crown/halo and it is awkward once on the wrist, especially a smaller wrist. the smooth bezel on DJ41 looks much better and provides a sportier factor to the larger size, while the DJ36 is dressier in it's smaller size and the fluted bezel is perfect. i have the DJ36 (fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet) with the blue fluted-motif dial and that dial is next level. Best DJ dial in the market. But that mint you have is pure fire too.
I'm so torn between smooth with jubilee (as in the video) and smooth with oyster... I just cannot decide - no chance. Is there anyone who could help me with that. I do certainly understand that it comes down to the personal likings, but some of you might be able to give me your advice on why one of this options is the best for you. I am looking forward to your reply!
Great choice. I like both the fluted and smooth but think the smooth is sportier. Out of all of my Rolex watches my smooth 36 Datejust is the watch I wear most.
Thank you! Sounds amazing - which dial colour did you go for on your 36mm Datejust?
@@Watchful_TV It’s a 2008 Two Tone Roségold and steel 36 with a black dial and Roségold hands and markers. It has a roulette date as well. I ordered it from Rolex that way and it took about a year to get it. Cheers
Damn, i think youre right
I do also prefer the smooth bezel and ordered this configuration at my AD….curious when I am going to get the call.
Got my fingers crossed you get the call soon 🤞
@@Watchful_TV ❤️
I bought a smooth bezel as well for my taste its just a cleaner look and more versatile for my personal preference.
Imho fluted is too blingy and flashy with jubilee. It is beautiful but for me too much
I got this watch with the black dial. It looks absolutely fresh and more valuable. Last but not least 41 mm is the perfect size for most men…