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Lorier RooseveltvsRolex Lady-Datejust

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Roosevelt
LorierRoosevelt
MSRP $799
Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $16,450
What people say

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Lorier Roosevelt

Owners widely praise the Lorier Roosevelt's stunning dial, precise stamping, and clean printing, with its brass case and Horween strap also receiving positive remarks. Some owners find it wears perfectly on a 7" wrist. However, the Miyota 9-series rotor is noted as being "insanely loud," and the original $800 price point is considered steep by some, particularly given the lack of lume and competition. One owner sold it for $525, highlighting it as a great deal on a sold-out item. Overall, owners value the Lorier Roosevelt for its attractive dial and case finishing, though price and rotor noise are points of contention.

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Roosevelt38mm
Lady-Datejust28mm
Power Reserve
Roosevelt40h
Lady-Datejust55h
Water Resistance
Roosevelt
Lady-Datejust100m
MSRP
Roosevelt$799
Lady-Datejust$16,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
28mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gem-set
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
2236
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$16,450
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