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Datejust · 2009 to 2016
“DJ II”
Grade C · 62/100Today's call: Watch
C: wear it, don't flip it. Ranked #107 of 129 references in The Crown Index vault.
| Original retail (2014) | $8,950 |
|---|---|
| Market today | $8,500 – $10,200 |
| Vs original retail | +4% |
| 1-year trend | +3% |
The Datejust 41 before the Datejust 41: bigger lugs, broader bezel, a brawnier take that the slimmer 126334 replaced in 2016.
It trades at a discount to its successor, which makes it the cheap seat into a 41mm fluted-bezel Datejust with a full Rolex movement.
The Datejust II was Rolex's first crack at a 41mm Datejust, brawnier than the 126334 that replaced it: thicker lugs, wider bezel, more wrist presence per dollar.
The replacement generation's popularity drags buyers past this one daily, which is why it trades at a visible discount for a nearly identical spec sheet. Previous-gen arbitrage, Datejust edition.
Our verdict: C: an honest value pick, not a grower. Buy the dial you love at a fair price and let the 126334 crowd pay the premium.
| Sizes | 41mm |
|---|---|
| Case & bracelet material | Oystersteel, 18k white gold bezel |
| Factory bracelet | Jubilee or Oyster (Jubilee most common) |
| Factory bezels | Fluted 18k white gold; Smooth (116300) |
| Notable dials | Silver; Blue; Black |
| Caliber | 3136 |
| Production | 2009 to 2016 (discontinued) |
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