Thank you I'm absolutely heart broken, I adore my J12. The springs on the bracelet seem to be loose & it fell off my wrist Hoping I can have it fixed x
Honesty please...is the J12 past its prime?
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Honestly I really liked the J12, but I found the design often copied by other watch makers and I always thought the ceramic links looked 'plastic'. So I always liked the look of it, but not really love it. Plus if you add diamonds to it, not only does it look odd with the diamonds/plastic look, but it would also look gaudy.
On the other hand, the Dior VIII sang to me as soon as I saw it (thanks to @averagejoe I am looking at you mister I constantly drool over your VIII whenever you post pics of it). I love the detail of the VIII in comparison to the J12 and it still looks sophisticated if you choose to have diamonds with it. Plus the links of the VIII and the bezel is unique to any other watch I have ever seen.
But alas, I still haven't purchased one because I am still on the Rolex/Cartier/Patek Phillipe/ Jaeger Le Coutre/ Audemars Piguet, etc., etc. bandwagon (well my dad is and I borrow his watches all the time
and well yeah I love his watches) so I never really saw the need to buy a watch for myself, and I don't want to be judged by a bone fide watch snob aka my dad.
The only watch that I did purchase for myself is my trusty Citizen watch I have worn consistently for the past 6 years on a daily basis.
This is just my opinion but yeah it seems like everyone else here loves it though
Buy whatever sings to you as its your money and not mine!
On the other hand, the Dior VIII sang to me as soon as I saw it (thanks to @averagejoe I am looking at you mister I constantly drool over your VIII whenever you post pics of it). I love the detail of the VIII in comparison to the J12 and it still looks sophisticated if you choose to have diamonds with it. Plus the links of the VIII and the bezel is unique to any other watch I have ever seen.
But alas, I still haven't purchased one because I am still on the Rolex/Cartier/Patek Phillipe/ Jaeger Le Coutre/ Audemars Piguet, etc., etc. bandwagon (well my dad is and I borrow his watches all the time
and well yeah I love his watches) so I never really saw the need to buy a watch for myself, and I don't want to be judged by a bone fide watch snob aka my dad.The only watch that I did purchase for myself is my trusty Citizen watch I have worn consistently for the past 6 years on a daily basis.
This is just my opinion but yeah it seems like everyone else here loves it though
Buy whatever sings to you as its your money and not mine!
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OHHH I forgot about the Dior VIII. It is absolutely magnificent in person!!! I had wanted a two tone in the smallest size, but they didn't make it =(Honestly I really liked the J12, but I found the design often copied by other watch makers and I always thought the ceramic links looked 'plastic'. So I always liked the look of it, but not really love it. Plus if you add diamonds to it, not only does it look odd with the diamonds/plastic look, but it would also look gaudy.
On the other hand, the Dior VIII sang to me as soon as I saw it (thanks to @averagejoe I am looking at you mister I constantly drool over your VIII whenever you post pics of it). I love the detail of the VIII in comparison to the J12 and it still looks sophisticated if you choose to have diamonds with it. Plus the links of the VIII and the bezel is unique to any other watch I have ever seen.
But alas, I still haven't purchased one because I am still on the Rolex/Cartier/Patek Phillipe/ Jaeger Le Coutre/ Audemars Piguet, etc., etc. bandwagon (well my dad is and I borrow his watches all the time
The only watch that I did purchase for myself is my trusty Citizen watch I have worn consistently for the past 6 years on a daily basis.
This is just my opinion but yeah it seems like everyone else here loves it though
I purchased a Rolex 8 years ago instead...and though I do love it and wear it every day, I still want a J12 LOL!
This is absolutely stunning!Although it's not my favourite or staple, I think it's a great fashion piece to have..
I've had the white one for a few years now and wear it often enough.
It holds up so well though! Mine has taken a beating and some and it's still looking perfectly fine.
I have had my J12 for 7 years and wear it everyday. I continue to receive compliments. It's a classic.
As I mentioned, I do have and wear my Rolex often, but still really love the J12
I loved this watch when it came out and love it still now. I don't think it's past it's prime at all.
I love my J12 and don't think it's outdated at all. I love watches in general and have quite a few. Bought it about 8 years ago and still wear it often. I listed after it for years and was over the moon when I finally purchased it. I still think it's special.
I've had mine since 2010. I wear my white J12 during spring/summer. It goes so well with outfits and it looks immaculate. It's a fun piece and I'm happy wearing it. That's all that matters.
Hi my wrist size is 15cm or 6 inch. And it's the Tolex 36mm with gold Basel and diamond dial. Thank you.
I used to like the J12 a lot, however I think it's now totally outdated... A SA told me that each year, they sell a lot of unsold J12 to their employees at a low price. 
Same, but I don't regret. My Datejust II is a true timepiece, J12 is a fashion watch.
Same, but I don't regret. My Datejust II is a true timepiece, J12 is a fashion watch.