Rolex Lady-DatejustvsSugess 449-DD36

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

Sugess 449-DD36 at true scale

449-DD36

Diameter

28mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

n/a

10mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

55h

highest

35h

MSRP

$9,150

$250

lowest

Movement

2236

Peacock SL3034

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Rolesor
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
n/a
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
White Mother of Pearl
Indices
Roman numerals
n/a

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
2236
Peacock SL3034
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
55h
35h
Jewels
31
28
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,150
$250
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and beautiful dials, with many finding the 28mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. Some owners note the date wheel printing appears low in the window, and the watch is generally not considered a good investment due to depreciation. Availability and pricing are significant concerns, with wait times varying from weeks to months and preowned prices ranging from $3,500 to $6,000. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, despite its limited investment potential.

Sugess 449-DD36

Owners praise the Sugess 449-DD36 for its exceptional value at $200, highlighting near-replica finishing, aesthetically pleasing blue ombre and MOP dials, and well-executed hour marker crystals with no sharp edges. Some owners note that while the MOP dial is stunning, the day and date are not perfectly centered. One owner feels the applied baguette indices detract from the design and worries about their longevity. The bracelet on this day-date model is described by one owner as feeling cheaply lightweight compared to previous Sugess watches. Polished surfaces are flagged as potential scratch magnets. Overall, owners rate the Sugess 449-DD36 highly for its impressive finishing and aesthetic appeal at its price point, despite minor concerns regarding dial centering and bracelet quality.