
I have been looking for the perfect Rolex DateJust for me when I came across this new Zenith. I am totally blown away by its Genta-inspired design that preserves the Zenith heritage. The sparse writing on the dial is a welcome relief from the novels on my Submariner and GMT-M2C. I need a kids-safe s

Just a personal thing but I prefer screw down crowns and I think the DJ will hold it's value and appreciate more over the Zenith. I do have a couple of watches without screw down crown but I stay away from water with them. Just my opinion but you asked.
It's obligatory at some levels but the screwing-down isn't what provides water-resistance as much as the seal on stem and case. I would take it in a heartbeat over the Rolex for its favorable pricing and availability. The special Purist edition of a few years ago DOESN'T have screwdown, but is rated at 100M 10 BAR water resistance. DEFY Classic prototype says 100M Here are a couple of non-screw-down crown/stem designs, both shown in the open/setting position. As you can see the Swiss style outer
Not because it is a Rolex but because it is a finer watch. Kari
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