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RGP · 30 July 2013, 03:57 AM

Need help making a decision. One of these will be my first Rolex.

shirtguy · 30 July 2013, 03:58 AM

DATE JUST classy enough for dress and sporty enough to dress down

Rolesor · 30 July 2013, 03:59 AM

I went with a DJ for my first so that get's my vote! When I was originally considering the DJ II it was that exact model. Love it!

Cuts33 · 30 July 2013, 04:00 AM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your pending purchase.

But with your post, all you are going to get is other people's preferences based on their personal taste.

If you really want some help with your decision, my advice would be to post more about yourself, what you do for a living, what the watch will be worn with/used for primarily, etc.

The more people know about you and what you are looking for, the better the help will be that you get.

kilyung · 30 July 2013, 04:02 AM

Dj

solesman · 30 July 2013, 04:04 AM

I don't own a rolex yet but it would be the DJ for me. Really stunning.

wingku · 30 July 2013, 04:05 AM

Expy II

samsmart · 30 July 2013, 04:07 AM

Explo fo sho

watchwatcher · 30 July 2013, 04:07 AM

For me, kind of depends on what else is in your collection. Without knowing, I would say DJ, by a nose, although with that particular combo, I would need the WG fluted bezel to make it a slam dunk.

Rashid.bk · 30 July 2013, 04:09 AM

Two different spectrums. One's dressy the other likes the woods....
If there's no requirement then it's just a personality thing. I'd get more use out the Exp 2 for a first Rolex, then later the DJ2.
If your in suits/office and the second time zone isn't a concern then maybe the DJ2 is a better choice. The DJ2 can dress down in jeans and tshirt but I think it's a little harder to dress up the Exp2, though it can be done.
Exp2.

themast · 30 July 2013, 04:10 AM

I like the WG bezel on that DJ dial. As others have stated it depends a bit on what you intend to do with the watch.

The EXP II is sporty while the DJ is more elegant. Plus the EXP II has a complication that may or may not be relevant to you.

JakobZ · 30 July 2013, 04:43 AM

I'd go for the Exp, no doubt!

TonyD · 30 July 2013, 04:44 AM

Apples and dumptrucks man.... hard to compare such different models!

mtrunner · 30 July 2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

Apples and dumptrucks man.... hard to compare such different models!

Agreed hard to ocmpare. I think I would go with the DJ if I had to choose between the two if this is your only Rolex.

mr.president1 · 30 July 2013, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGP

Need help making a decision. One of these will be my first Rolex.

Well they're two completely different watches!! Literally, one has numbers-the other has markers, one has numbers on the bezel-one is completely smooth, one is black-the other is silver, one is brushed-the other is polished PCL's.. I don't know what you do for a living or how active of a person you are. But, I will say that the DJ2 is quite versatile like another member said.. Now if you're an outdoorsy kind of guy or have a "tough-rough" job, then maybe the Explorer 2 isn't a bad idea...

GoodLucK

kbutler1 · 30 July 2013, 05:45 AM

I really like my Exp II (my first Rolex) but that DJ is really nice.

sergio671980 · 30 July 2013, 06:11 AM

Dj

Noonan · 30 July 2013, 06:19 AM

Between those two, I'd go with the Exp. I prefer the proportions of the 36mm DJ compared to the DJ2.

horseco · 31 July 2013, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noonan

Between those two, I'd go with the Exp. I prefer the proportions of the 36mm DJ compared to the DJ2.

I agree

mustangtornado · 30 July 2013, 06:19 AM

DJ2
It's a classic and versatile. Where most collections, including my own, began.
Of the available dials you chose a great one. Love that lume!

AK40DJ50 · 30 July 2013, 06:22 AM

Like that DJII dial - nice combo of sport and dress.

lettersfrom · 30 July 2013, 06:32 AM

Dj

scottb2 · 30 July 2013, 06:33 AM

sport watch - I am never tired of them - dress and dress down either way

good luck

Billywiz · 30 July 2013, 06:34 AM

Date Just!!!

swils8610 · 30 July 2013, 06:35 AM

Explorer

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Soly20 · 30 July 2013, 07:01 AM

DJ for sure.

DJ TT 2002 · 30 July 2013, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soly20

DJ for sure.

Agree with the DJ choice. Love the picture of James Douglas Morrison too

AK797 · 30 July 2013, 07:32 AM

Dj

RolexPete · 30 July 2013, 08:06 AM

Datejust

Bruin Watch · 30 July 2013, 08:08 AM

DJ would be my pick. Love the smooth bezel too.

30 July 2013, 03:57 AM	#1
RGP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Watch: This! Posts: 229	Decision Need help making a decision. One of these will be my first Rolex. Attached Images

30 July 2013, 03:59 AM	#3
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I went with a DJ for my first so that get's my vote! When I was originally considering the DJ II it was that exact model. Love it! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

30 July 2013, 04:43 AM	#12
JakobZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Jakob Location: Sweden Posts: 183	I'd go for the Exp, no doubt! __________________ JAZQT @ Instagram

30 July 2013, 04:44 AM	#13
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	Apples and dumptrucks man.... hard to compare such different models! __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

30 July 2013, 06:11 AM	#17
sergio671980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Sergio Location: florida Watch: 114060 Posts: 301	Dj __________________

30 July 2013, 03:58 AM	#2
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	DATE JUST classy enough for dress and sporty enough to dress down

30 July 2013, 04:00 AM	#4
Cuts33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 436	Welcome to the forum and congrats on your pending purchase. But with your post, all you are going to get is other people's preferences based on *their* personal taste. If you really want some help with your decision, my advice would be to post more about yourself, what you do for a living, what the watch will be worn with/used for primarily, etc. The more people know about you and what you are looking for, the better the help will be that you get.

30 July 2013, 04:02 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Dj

30 July 2013, 04:04 AM	#6
solesman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 529	I don't own a rolex yet but it would be the DJ for me. Really stunning.

30 July 2013, 04:05 AM	#7
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Expy II

30 July 2013, 04:07 AM	#8
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Explo fo sho

30 July 2013, 04:07 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	For me, kind of depends on what else is in your collection. Without knowing, I would say DJ, by a nose, although with that particular combo, I would need the WG fluted bezel to make it a slam dunk.

30 July 2013, 04:09 AM	#10
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Two different spectrums. One's dressy the other likes the woods.... If there's no requirement then it's just a personality thing. I'd get more use out the Exp 2 for a first Rolex, then later the DJ2. If your in suits/office and the second time zone isn't a concern then maybe the DJ2 is a better choice. The DJ2 can dress down in jeans and tshirt but I think it's a little harder to dress up the Exp2, though it can be done. Exp2.

30 July 2013, 04:10 AM	#11
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	I like the WG bezel on that DJ dial. As others have stated it depends a bit on what you intend to do with the watch. The EXP II is sporty while the DJ is more elegant. Plus the EXP II has a complication that may or may not be relevant to you.

30 July 2013, 05:45 AM	#16
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	I really like my Exp II (my first Rolex) but that DJ is really nice.

30 July 2013, 06:19 AM	#18
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Between those two, I'd go with the Exp. I prefer the proportions of the 36mm DJ compared to the DJ2.

30 July 2013, 06:19 AM	#20
mustangtornado "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas/Palm Beach Posts: 149	DJ2 It's a classic and versatile. Where most collections, including my own, began. Of the available dials you chose a great one. Love that lume!

30 July 2013, 06:22 AM	#21
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Like that DJII dial - nice combo of sport and dress. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

30 July 2013, 06:32 AM	#22
lettersfrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Se@n Kim Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 77	Dj

30 July 2013, 06:33 AM	#23
scottb2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 651	sport watch - I am never tired of them - dress and dress down either way good luck

30 July 2013, 06:34 AM	#24
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Date Just!!!

30 July 2013, 06:35 AM	#25
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Explorer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2013, 07:01 AM	#26
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	DJ for sure.

30 July 2013, 07:32 AM	#28
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Dj

30 July 2013, 08:06 AM	#29
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Datejust __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

30 July 2013, 08:08 AM	#30
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	DJ would be my pick. Love the smooth bezel too.

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