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Rolex40mm · 29 December 2013, 02:40 PM

Hello fellas, i'm close to buying either one of those two pieces. First, i want to take your opinions on which one you would get, and make a poll. Regardless of what other Rolex you have in your collection, which would you choose, and why?

Laszlo · 29 December 2013, 02:45 PM

They're both great pieces. If you want a dress piece hands down the DJ 116234 is a stunner. If you're looking for a daily, the Explorer I 39mm would be my choice. I absolutely love my DJ and it works perfectly with my Sub-C 114060. I give my DJ equal wrist time. And if you get a DJ, with the roulette date wheel, you'll be one happy fella.

mr.president1 · 29 December 2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

They're both great pieces. If you want a dress piece hands down the DJ 116234 is a stunner. If you're looking for a daily, the Explorer I 39mm would be my choice. I absolutely love my DJ and it works perfectly with my Sub-C 114060. I give my DJ equal wrist time. And if you get a DJ, with the roulette date wheel, you'll be one happy fella.

Love the date wheel on that! Real nice!

AK797 · 29 December 2013, 02:55 PM

I prefer the Exp1 over the DJ but not the DJ2.

luvsub · 29 December 2013, 03:18 PM

Exp

BoomerSooner · 29 December 2013, 03:23 PM

Explorer

Wesley Crusher · 29 December 2013, 03:27 PM

DJII for me.

Blue dial with sticks.... Oh man.

DreambreaX · 29 December 2013, 03:57 PM

i choose none. because i prefer explorer 2 black / white

Andad · 29 December 2013, 04:05 PM

I like both.

Bought the DJ.

mr.president1 · 29 December 2013, 04:10 PM

DateJust for my vote!

Jay Tee · 29 December 2013, 04:14 PM

As an only watch the Explorer; I'd choose the DJ plus a SubC for a two watch collection.

crowncollection · 29 December 2013, 04:14 PM

Datejust for me

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kier333 · 29 December 2013, 08:54 PM

Explorer without a doubt. It's the ultimate all rounder Rolex.

dysondiver · 29 December 2013, 09:12 PM

depends if you need a date feature day to day ,,,, always get a datejust with the explorer style face ,,,,,,

jay_kay · 29 December 2013, 09:17 PM

You can't get much better than this

I tried a Datejust and a Turn-o-graph but came back to the trusty 114270 Explorer I. This is my 3rd may I add, I've had 2 of the newer 39mm 214270's both times sold and gone back to the 36mm version.

capote · 29 December 2013, 09:19 PM

I like both, the DJ is a bit dressier especially on a jubilee. Its probably the most popular Rolex of all time. That also means that you see it everywhere, I have yet to see an Explorer in the wild.

StewartUK · 29 December 2013, 09:44 PM

Explorer by a mile...no flash, nothing superfluous, just a lovely understated piece that does the job.

kbutler971 · 29 December 2013, 09:49 PM

Hard decision, both are classics. The 14270/114270 Explorer I has always been my favorite with the 162XX Datejust Thunderbird running a close second. Although I'd probably miss the date feature, if I had to pick one it's be the Explorer I.

brandrea · 29 December 2013, 09:58 PM

DJ 2 would be my choice

travisb · 29 December 2013, 10:22 PM

I like both, but the Exp over the DJ.
A bit sportier, yet can play the dress role if needed. A real go-to.

anttiwi · 29 December 2013, 11:33 PM

I would go with Explorer.Easier and faster to check time.IMHO

FiftyTwoEighty · 29 December 2013, 11:57 PM

Explorer would be my choice. Clean, simple, and symmetrical.

I'm actually about to add an Explorer myself.

Malak · 30 December 2013, 12:14 AM

Explorer (36 mm)

carnut335 · 30 December 2013, 12:51 AM

Love the Explorer, but I would throw a strap on it.

jamesbondOO7 · 30 December 2013, 12:58 AM

I cannot do without the date.

Malak · 30 December 2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

I cannot do without the date.

see my watch

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=328373

Cc1966 · 30 December 2013, 02:10 AM

A Datejust II would get my vote in a poll.

balboa73 · 30 December 2013, 02:30 AM

DJ2 41mm.

Survivor · 30 December 2013, 02:44 AM

DJ or DJ II of course.........no-brainer there. The Expy just never did it for me......its honestly, one of the most nondescript watches out there...

Broker Boy · 30 December 2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Survivor

DJ or DJ II of course.........no-brainer there. The Expy just never did it for me......its honestly, one of the most nondescript watches out there...

^^^^^This ^^^^^

I owned an Explorer I for three days and flipped it for my Sub C. It is the most underwhelming Rolex I've ever seen. It didn't even feel like a Rolex to me.

The Datejust is a real classic and very versatile.

29 December 2013, 02:40 PM	#1
Rolex40mm Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 373	Datejust vs Explorer Hello fellas, i'm close to buying either one of those two pieces. First, i want to take your opinions on which one you would get, and make a poll. Regardless of what other Rolex you have in your collection, which would you choose, and why? Attached Images

29 December 2013, 02:45 PM	#2
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	They're both great pieces. If you want a dress piece hands down the DJ 116234 is a stunner. If you're looking for a daily, the Explorer I 39mm would be my choice. I absolutely love my DJ and it works perfectly with my Sub-C 114060. I give my DJ equal wrist time. And if you get a DJ, with the roulette date wheel, you'll be one happy fella. Attached Images __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

29 December 2013, 04:05 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I like both. Bought the DJ. __________________ E

29 December 2013, 04:10 PM	#10
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	DateJust for my vote! __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

29 December 2013, 04:14 PM	#11
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 294	As an only watch the Explorer; I'd choose the DJ plus a SubC for a two watch collection. __________________ 116520 - 16570 - 16610LV - 16710pepsi - 116234

29 December 2013, 02:55 PM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I prefer the Exp1 over the DJ but not the DJ2.

29 December 2013, 03:18 PM	#5
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Exp

29 December 2013, 03:23 PM	#6
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	Explorer

29 December 2013, 03:27 PM	#7
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	DJII for me. Blue dial with sticks.... Oh man.

29 December 2013, 03:57 PM	#8
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	i choose none. because i prefer explorer 2 black / white

29 December 2013, 04:14 PM	#12
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Datejust for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

29 December 2013, 08:54 PM	#13
kier333 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: london Posts: 416	Explorer without a doubt. It's the ultimate all rounder Rolex.

29 December 2013, 09:12 PM	#14
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	depends if you need a date feature day to day ,,,, always get a datejust with the explorer style face ,,,,,,

29 December 2013, 09:17 PM	#15
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	You can't get much better than this I tried a Datejust and a Turn-o-graph but came back to the trusty 114270 Explorer I. This is my 3rd may I add, I've had 2 of the newer 39mm 214270's both times sold and gone back to the 36mm version. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

29 December 2013, 09:19 PM	#16
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I like both, the DJ is a bit dressier especially on a jubilee. Its probably the most popular Rolex of all time. That also means that you see it everywhere, I have yet to see an Explorer in the wild.

29 December 2013, 09:44 PM	#17
StewartUK Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Posts: 62	Explorer by a mile...no flash, nothing superfluous, just a lovely understated piece that does the job.

29 December 2013, 09:49 PM	#18
kbutler971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 984	Hard decision, both are classics. The 14270/114270 Explorer I has always been my favorite with the 162XX Datejust Thunderbird running a close second. Although I'd probably miss the date feature, if I had to pick one it's be the Explorer I.

29 December 2013, 09:58 PM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,135	DJ 2 would be my choice

29 December 2013, 10:22 PM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	I like both, but the Exp over the DJ. A bit sportier, yet can play the dress role if needed. A real go-to.

29 December 2013, 11:33 PM	#21
anttiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Accra Posts: 11	I would go with Explorer.Easier and faster to check time.IMHO

29 December 2013, 11:57 PM	#22
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Explorer would be my choice. Clean, simple, and symmetrical. I'm actually about to add an Explorer myself. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

30 December 2013, 12:14 AM	#23
Malak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germania Posts: 762	Explorer (36 mm)

30 December 2013, 12:51 AM	#24
carnut335 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: GMTII-BLNR Posts: 144	Love the Explorer, but I would throw a strap on it.

30 December 2013, 12:58 AM	#25
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	I cannot do without the date. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

30 December 2013, 02:10 AM	#27
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	A Datejust II would get my vote in a poll. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

30 December 2013, 02:30 AM	#28
balboa73 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 396	DJ2 41mm.

30 December 2013, 02:44 AM	#29
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	DJ or DJ II of course.........no-brainer there. The Expy just never did it for me......its honestly, one of the most nondescript watches out there...

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