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EdwardC · 28 November 2018, 07:24 PM

I am making a decision for a daily (almost) beater. Currently looking at a 126300 or a 214720. An AD is able to give me $6600 and $5750 respectively. I like the explorer I but the 126300 has the new movement which I think it’s a big jump. Any suggestion?

mac_135 · 28 November 2018, 07:25 PM

I'd go with the 214270.

HogwldFLTR · 28 November 2018, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EdwardC

I am making a decision for a daily (almost) beater. Currently looking at a 126300 or a 214720. An AD is able to give me $6600 and $5750 respectively. I like the explorer I but the 126300 has the new movement which I think it’s a big jump. Any suggestion?

I totally agree; DJ41 for certain!!!

emkwan · 28 November 2018, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EdwardC

I am making a decision for a daily (almost) beater. Currently looking at a 126300 or a 214720. An AD is able to give me $6600 and $5750 respectively. I like the explorer I but the 126300 has the new movement which I think it’s a big jump. Any suggestion?

I have the new 126300. Honestly, I think the Explorer would be a better beater.

EdwardC · 28 November 2018, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by emkwan

I have the new 126300. Honestly, I think the Explorer would be a better beater.

How do you think explorer is better as a daily beater?

Jamie1111 · 2 December 2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by EdwardC

How do you think explorer is better as a daily beater?

Really keen to know why aswell

AEC · 28 November 2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EdwardC

... I like the explorer I but ...

Buy the watch you like. Otherwise, you run the risk of looking down at your Date-Just and thinking how you wish it was an Explorer.

The main tangible benefit to Caliber 3235 is the longer power reserve, but if this watch is going to be used daily except for occasional, brief breaks while something fancier is on your wrist, then the two-day power reserve in Caliber 3132 that powers the Explorer should be perfectly suitable. Caliber 3132 is no slouch: it uses the in house Paraflex shock absorption system that is not used in Calibers 3130 or 3135.

Spoonage · 28 November 2018, 08:57 PM

Either will do so pick whichever you feel the better connection with. Ultimately it is a Rolex so it will take the daily grind just fine. With that being said, IMO the less complications (i.e. lack of date) and no cyclops would probably do better in the long run if you are really rugged with the watch.

Panych · 28 November 2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by EdwardC

I am making a decision for a daily (almost) beater. Currently looking at a 126300 or a 214720. An AD is able to give me $6600 and $5750 respectively. I like the explorer I but the 126300 has the new movement which I think it’s a big jump. Any suggestion?

Sorry for stupid question, but what do you mean under “a daily beater”, the watch that you are going to wear for usual daily occasions or the one for some heavy duty work?

If for the first, I would definitely go with DJ, otherwise - Explorer.

mailman · 28 November 2018, 09:06 PM

Between those two I prefer the Explorer. Sometimes less is more

VegasMilgauss · 28 November 2018, 09:19 PM

The explorer is a great companion.. rugged with stunning looks and an impeccable reputation. Stoic and can fly under the radar when needed yet have fellow WIS weak at the knees with that iconic dial.
OK... I may be a tad bias...

Sublovin · 28 November 2018, 09:50 PM

I’ve started to dislike the term “beater”. It’s a watch, and they are all meant to be worn daily. Pick the one you like...not sure how one would be better than the other for the task of daily wear.

Jace · 28 November 2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

I’ve started to dislike the term “beater”. It’s a watch, and they are all meant to be worn daily. Pick the one you like...not sure how one would be better than the other for the task of daily wear.

I rather agree. Every watch is meant to be worn. My problem is I want to wear my nicest watch most of the time. Thus it’s my daily. My beater is the watch I don’t mind getting dirty or wear while doing something that might whack it.

DJ is a perfect daily. Explorer is more of a beater.

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1William · 28 November 2018, 09:53 PM

I prefer the Explorer as a daily watch over the DJ41. I like the looks and perceived ruggedness of the watch. The DJ41 has a newer movement and I think sometimes people get hung up on movements when for me it is about the watches appearance and wear. Any modern Rolex movement will serve you well.

brandrea · 28 November 2018, 10:02 PM

Do you need a date function? If not then Explorer gets my vote.

THC · 28 November 2018, 10:03 PM

Dj41

mailman · 28 November 2018, 10:21 PM

I'll add that a longer power reserve doesn't matter to me

leooooo · 28 November 2018, 10:37 PM

Explorer I is my choice for a daily beater. However btwn Exp I and DJ41, I can see how itll be a tough choice. Even if polled, I see it split 50/50

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jed11 · 28 November 2018, 10:47 PM

EX1 for sure

zjd168 · 28 November 2018, 10:48 PM

DJ. You will find the date function is very useful.

Brew · 28 November 2018, 11:06 PM

Either will fit the bill, get the one you prefer.

Jcy90 · 28 November 2018, 11:22 PM

Both seem solid. My money is on datejust especially if you can get a wimbeldon dial

alphasports · 28 November 2018, 11:48 PM

Exp

sunnygps · 29 November 2018, 12:07 AM

To me, it will be DJ41 with rhodium/black dial, domed bezel and oyster bracelet. The only thing I consider a deal breaker in this combination is the oyster bracelet on DJ41. It comes with PCL. May not work for a daily if you don’t like PCL.

watchwatcher · 29 November 2018, 12:12 AM

I think it boils down to whether you want/need the date or not. I do, so I would go DJ.

Manu74 · 29 November 2018, 12:22 AM

I really want the date function, so DJ41 for me.

Frits1980 · 29 November 2018, 12:22 AM

I picked up an exp1 214720 last weekend, kind of an impuls buy but i was offered a heavy discount so i took it. I always liked the classic exp but felt it did not realy have a place in my collection.

Its growing on me. Less is sometimes more. Its super comfortable, great size and works with everything so perfect for a daily. Never liked the DJ 41. To big for a dressy watch for my taste.

Ryan L · 29 November 2018, 12:26 AM

EXPLORER 1

Probably my next purchase to !

Who wears a DJ anyway

melrob1 · 29 November 2018, 12:39 AM

For me it would depend in what your daily grind is because the DJ has polished center links (assuming oyster) but jubilee is even more dressy. The DJ41 stands out and very shiny. The Explorer will be more low key with the brushed bracelet and matte dial.
If you’re in a non rugged environment most of the day then DJ would be fine as long as you don’t want the attention it will bring. It really pops off thw wriste. More rugged environment or you want to keep the looks down go Exp

sillo · 29 November 2018, 01:16 AM

For something daily I'd need a date.

28 November 2018, 07:24 PM	#1
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,602	Daily beater, Datejust 41 or Explorer I? I am making a decision for a daily (almost) beater. Currently looking at a 126300 or a 214720. An AD is able to give me $6600 and $5750 respectively. I like the explorer I but the 126300 has the new movement which I think it’s a big jump. Any suggestion?

28 November 2018, 09:06 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Between those two I prefer the Explorer. Sometimes less is more __________________ JJ

28 November 2018, 10:21 PM	#17
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I'll add that a longer power reserve doesn't matter to me __________________ JJ

28 November 2018, 10:37 PM	#18
leooooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: nyc Posts: 298	Explorer I is my choice for a daily beater. However btwn Exp I and DJ41, I can see how itll be a tough choice. Even if polled, I see it split 50/50 Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk __________________ Current Rolex collection: SubND 114060, Explorer mk2 214270, Daytona white dial 116520, Skydweller white dial 326934, Daytona black dial 116503

29 November 2018, 01:16 AM	#30
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	For something daily I'd need a date. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

28 November 2018, 07:25 PM	#2
mac_135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 308	I'd go with the 214270.

28 November 2018, 08:57 PM	#8
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Either will do so pick whichever you feel the better connection with. Ultimately it is a Rolex so it will take the daily grind just fine. With that being said, IMO the less complications (i.e. lack of date) and no cyclops would probably do better in the long run if you are really rugged with the watch.

28 November 2018, 09:19 PM	#11
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	The explorer is a great companion.. rugged with stunning looks and an impeccable reputation. Stoic and can fly under the radar when needed yet have fellow WIS weak at the knees with that iconic dial. OK... I may be a tad bias...

28 November 2018, 09:50 PM	#12
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	I’ve started to dislike the term “beater”. It’s a watch, and they are all meant to be worn daily. Pick the one you like...not sure how one would be better than the other for the task of daily wear.

28 November 2018, 09:53 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I prefer the Explorer as a daily watch over the DJ41. I like the looks and perceived ruggedness of the watch. The DJ41 has a newer movement and I think sometimes people get hung up on movements when for me it is about the watches appearance and wear. Any modern Rolex movement will serve you well.

28 November 2018, 10:02 PM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	Do you need a date function? If not then Explorer gets my vote.

28 November 2018, 10:03 PM	#16
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Dj41

28 November 2018, 10:47 PM	#19
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,718	EX1 for sure

28 November 2018, 10:48 PM	#20
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	DJ. You will find the date function is very useful.

28 November 2018, 11:06 PM	#21
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Either will fit the bill, get the one you prefer.

28 November 2018, 11:22 PM	#22
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	Both seem solid. My money is on datejust especially if you can get a wimbeldon dial

28 November 2018, 11:48 PM	#23
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	Exp

29 November 2018, 12:07 AM	#24
sunnygps 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,145	To me, it will be DJ41 with rhodium/black dial, domed bezel and oyster bracelet. The only thing I consider a deal breaker in this combination is the oyster bracelet on DJ41. It comes with PCL. May not work for a daily if you don’t like PCL.

29 November 2018, 12:12 AM	#25
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I think it boils down to whether you want/need the date or not. I do, so I would go DJ.

29 November 2018, 12:22 AM	#26
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: BLRO \| LV \| SkyD Posts: 1,404	I really want the date function, so DJ41 for me.

29 November 2018, 12:22 AM	#27
Frits1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 600	I picked up an exp1 214720 last weekend, kind of an impuls buy but i was offered a heavy discount so i took it. I always liked the classic exp but felt it did not realy have a place in my collection. Its growing on me. Less is sometimes more. Its super comfortable, great size and works with everything so perfect for a daily. Never liked the DJ 41. To big for a dressy watch for my taste.

29 November 2018, 12:26 AM	#28
Ryan L "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: London Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 7	EXPLORER 1 Probably my next purchase to ! Who wears a DJ anyway

29 November 2018, 12:39 AM	#29
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	For me it would depend in what your daily grind is because the DJ has polished center links (assuming oyster) but jubilee is even more dressy. The DJ41 stands out and very shiny. The Explorer will be more low key with the brushed bracelet and matte dial. If you’re in a non rugged environment most of the day then DJ would be fine as long as you don’t want the attention it will bring. It really pops off thw wriste. More rugged environment or you want to keep the looks down go Exp

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