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Old 14 June 2020, 04:08 PM   #1
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Exp 1 (36) or dateJust 36

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If you had


Ceramic gmt master (air)

Pre-ceramic sea dweller (sea)


Would you add a DJ white dial (land) or a explorer black dial (land)
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Old 14 June 2020, 04:17 PM   #2
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The date just would be more versatile


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Old 14 June 2020, 04:29 PM   #3
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Dj white dial!!
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Old 14 June 2020, 04:32 PM   #4
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i'd add a dj36 personally.......
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Old 14 June 2020, 04:35 PM   #5
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More inputs appreciated too

Thanks to the above opinions :)
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Old 14 June 2020, 05:37 PM   #6
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Old 14 June 2020, 07:05 PM   #7
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Old 14 June 2020, 08:31 PM   #8
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You have great Sporty watches already. And you have only black dials so far. Get the DJ.
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Old 14 June 2020, 09:33 PM   #9
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If these are the only 2 choices, I’d go DJ36. However, the Explorer 39 doesn’t wear that big, so a possible consideration.
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Old 14 June 2020, 09:41 PM   #10
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Old 14 June 2020, 09:44 PM   #11
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I would have to go with the datejust here.
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Old 14 June 2020, 10:04 PM   #12
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Old 14 June 2020, 11:20 PM   #13
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thanks guy for the feedback and opinions.


ive touched the DJ36. the jubilee bracelet and white gold bezel certainly wins the exp 1.

i think the DJ adds offers more variety, because the other two existing ones are already oysters bracelet.
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Old 14 June 2020, 11:46 PM   #15
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dj is truly attractive watch. omg
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Old 15 June 2020, 12:12 AM   #16
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Old 15 June 2020, 12:14 AM   #17
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I think the DJ would be nice as a dressier piece, but I don't love the one you chose. I might go Explorer as a result.
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I am looking to buy a 36mm Explorer, but decided to try on a 36mm Datejust with white dial, roman numerals and gold bezel just this Friday passed. Like you, I’m drawn to both. But once I tried on the DJ, it just didn’t do it for me. It’s such a personal thing. Glad you were able to decide also.

I know it sounds bad, but partly I want the 36mm Explorer as I think it looks great on a leather strap.
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Old 15 June 2020, 12:39 AM   #19
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I am looking to buy a 36mm Explorer, but decided to try on a 36mm Datejust with white dial, roman numerals and gold bezel just this Friday passed. Like you, I’m drawn to both. But once I tried on the DJ, it just didn’t do it for me. It’s such a personal thing. Glad you were able to decide also.

I know it sounds bad, but partly I want the 36mm Explorer as I think it looks great on a leather strap.
Well, we all have different taste. :)

Will u be pulling the trigger soon?
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I think the DJ would be nice as a dressier piece, but I don't love the one you chose. I might go Explorer as a result.
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Well, we all have different taste. :)

Will u be pulling the trigger soon?
Two or three months off yet unfortunately. Getting impatient which is why still looking at others (the DJ I checked out was from 1988, so a bit cheaper than the Exp.). You close?
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Tough. I’d take a 214270 over both. But between the two you picked, I’d take the DJ.


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Old 15 June 2020, 03:28 AM   #24
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Two or three months off yet unfortunately. Getting impatient which is why still looking at others (the DJ I checked out was from 1988, so a bit cheaper than the Exp.). You close?
Have couple on watchlist but prices little steep as what I would like to fork out for.

So probably hang around and keep searching for now
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Old 15 June 2020, 03:37 AM   #25
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Have the GMT ceramic and Exp1. The combo covers most everything for my needs. However I do want DJ 16220 or 16234 jubilee. I think adding the third rounds out the collection - modern vs. classic and three iterations of bracelets.
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Have the GMT ceramic and Exp1. The combo covers most everything for my needs. However I do want DJ 16220 or 16234 jubilee. I think adding the third rounds out the collection - modern vs. classic and three iterations of bracelets.
What about a diver? To complete your air land sea collection theme


I am working towards air(gmt ceramic) land (dj) sea(SD) & subterranean (polar)

Just short of having the DJ now :)
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Old 15 June 2020, 04:49 AM   #27
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DJ but with a white dial and stick markers. Also PSA the explorer 36mm is not really 36mm. It's 36mm with the crown but the case itself is around 34mm-35mm.
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Old 15 June 2020, 06:18 AM   #28
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DateJust 36. More versatile, and a classic.
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DJ but with a white dial and stick markers. Also PSA the explorer 36mm is not really 36mm. It's 36mm with the crown but the case itself is around 34mm-35mm.

The case is 36mm without the crown
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The DJ, no question. I’ve owned both in the past and the DJ fills a role the other SS sports can’t. The Ex was redundant among them.


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