20+ Rolex Datejust Variations - RANKED!
The Rolex Datejust has many faces - not all are good, some are great. We've rounded up over 20 different dials and styles, and we're ranking them from best to worst.
0:00 Rules of the Game
0:16 Stick Dial
0:29 Roman Dial
0:55 Palm Dial
1:27 Fluted Dial
1:50 Buckley Dial
2:12 Two-Tone
2:49 Tapestry Dial
3:12 Pyramid Dial
3:39 Jubilee/Computer Dial
4:16 Mother of Pearl Dial
5:05 Linen Dial
5:29 Shantung/Mosaic/Brick Dial
6:16 Oysterquartz Datejust
7:11 Wide Boy Dial
7:47 Tropical + Confetti Dials
8:26 Wimbledon Dial
9:06 Turn-O-Graph
9:36 Sunbeam Dial
10:05 Bamboo Bezel
10:36 Honeycomb Dial
11:09 Recap! (+Boiler Gauge dial)
11:40 What did we get wrong?!
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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.
My fave datejust is the blue fluted motif, so that hurt.
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.
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)
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!
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***
The motif dial with fluted bezel and jubilee is probably the best date just configuration. S tier all day.
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!)
LMAOOO turnograph D tier, you’re nuts bro
I’m open to dial choice but my Datejust would have to have stick markers, a fluted bezel and a jubilee bracelet.
Great video but no mention of my favourite, the tuxedo dial
I think the fluted dial will be dated AF in a few years.
I'm a big fan of the Roman numerals personally 👌🏼
Reading through some of the comments….. this was always going to be a touchy and personal topic for some. Well executed. Happy Sunday! ❤😊
I've always been a fan of the old engine turned bezels. Liked it better than the fluted bezel.
Excellent assessment of these wonderful watches.
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.
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.
A=Antique all the C=Class
How about tuxedo dial? My personal favorite.
I want a DJ36 in rhodium dial fluted bezel/jubilee.
Boy oh boy... you've managed to not only diss my favourite DJ dials but also my Omega Railmaster denim dial. 😬😄
My favorite has got to be the 18kt burlwood dial datejust. Such a stunner
I liked the blue motif dial with smoth becel.
VERY ACCURATE......
Linen is class, all day, every day, S-tier!
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 🙌🏻👍🏻
what about the ghost dial?
Roman numerals are gorgeous. That’s my quest!
Blue linen Datejust is my grail watch
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 !
The classic and maybe most bought luxury watch, a two tone datejust being a D is crazy
An E for the blue fluted dial??? I feel personally attacked. It's so beautiful and wearable.
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.
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.
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.
TO ALL THE UPSET COMMENTERS - It's an opinion-based video; don't be shocked if you disagree. That's showbiz, baby! 😎
Gilt dial. wood dial. celebration dial, Tuxedo Dial, stone dials, logo dial, pinball dial, datejust ii,
You forget the wave dial 😂 but nice video
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 🤣🤣🤣
Love my 16220 since 1988
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
My favourite would be the concentric dial.
concentric dial 💜
They do need to bring back the honey comb dials
NOT VERY ACCURATE……
That’s showbiz my guy
I hear that Rolex wearers are mugged quite frequently in London, UK now!
Have to disagree with you on some of these, but to each their own! What about the mint green dial? S tier obviously 💚
A bit disappointed to see my Wimbledon with a C 😅
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...
Fluted motif dials are the highest priced DJs on the secondary market, not an E rating.
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 😂
The champagne Jubilee dial getting an F is the worst one. In white or silver it has a completely more acceptable look.
The Wimbledon needs to be called the tampon.
What about radial flipped Roman?
To rank the flutted bazel so low shows only not professional level of competences
great video. The only one I was missing was the Tuxedo dial date just.
Hahaha nonsense blue and green motif are top tier
Sorrry but the Wimbledon dial deserves an S or A classification! Pure class
100% agreed S tier
Is this a joke? Totally disagree. The motif dial are fabulous, the beaver tooth whimbledon a gag.
never rate again 🗣
Poor topic for the video, these varies from person to person.
Love the video dislike your shirt wear a dress shirt
You started off great the fell off hard.
Worst ranking ever 😂
🥱 no I don’t want Rolex. 0:12 0:12