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DG123 · 9 December 2010, 01:53 PM

Soon I may buy either an Exp 1 36mm 114270, or a DJ 116200.
If you have experience owning and wearing both of these models, please give me your opinion.

Kanger · 9 December 2010, 01:55 PM

Oh man you gotta go with the 114270. Even a 116200 owner told me the Explorer is more comfortable.

sea-dweller · 9 December 2010, 02:13 PM

I have both, the Explorer 1 is more comfortable, but you lose the date.

You can also wear the Explorer 1 for sport or dress, and the DJ is usually better for dress & casual, rather than sport.

ArthurU · 9 December 2010, 02:23 PM

I'm particularly fond of the DJ, however I have yet to wear an explorer one, as I personally dislike the look of the watch, thus I can't say which is more comfortable. I can however tell you that the 116200 will always score well in my books.

I'm sided with the DJ.

The GMT Master · 9 December 2010, 02:38 PM

Give me a 116200 any day! The new bracelets are nothing short of magnificent, and I love the new polished areas, just takes the watch to another level. Then again, I am biased

burger'n'fries · 9 December 2010, 03:05 PM

I chose the 114170. It's just a better-looking watch and more versatile in my opinion, of course. Also, I'm rather biased, too.

buz-lh · 9 December 2010, 09:56 PM

My personal preference would be the 114270. To me it has the most beautifully portioned dial of any reference. I find myself staring at all my watches but the Explorer just elicits more smiles. BTW, it's also the most accurate mechanical watch I own, +3 seconds over a ten day period.

Boadicea · 9 December 2010, 10:16 PM

I own both and I have to say that the DJ is a better watch in general: Better clasp, has a date, has more dial options, and has a certain amount more recognition as a Rolex. My Explorer (-0.5) does keep better time than my DJ (+3) though and I get the impression that it is more robust but that might well be my imagination.

I also have to admit than on various occasions while wearing the Explorer, I found myself wishing I had the DJ on (mainly for the date feature). I even contemplated trading it in for another DJ once but didnt go through with it.

lancelf08 · 10 December 2010, 03:37 AM

I'm personally leaning towards a DJ or an Oyster Perpetual Date. Any advice?

fc3s2k · 10 December 2010, 04:10 AM

Explorer I

psv · 8 May 2012, 11:45 AM

I found this old thread, it is still a valid question. :-)

TSW · 8 May 2012, 02:25 PM

With all the lovely dial choices....The 116200 any day!

FeelingTheBlues · 8 May 2012, 02:32 PM

Myself would prefer a Datejust!

Psmith · 8 May 2012, 07:49 PM

I need/want the date, so DJ it is

PS: ye olde threade...

nick c · 8 May 2012, 09:40 PM

116200

closetothebrink · 8 May 2012, 09:50 PM

Both beautiful watches, but I prefer the classic styling of the 116200 DJ.

Lumberjact · 8 May 2012, 10:24 PM

Date would be the determining factor for me.

JohnFM · 9 May 2012, 12:36 AM

Both great choices. I was going to say 36mm Explorer I but then I tried one on yesterday. It's a fantastic, comfortable watch but it looked a little small on my not-large (6.75") wrist -- and I'm not a fan of big watches.

For some reason, despite its same case size (36mm), the Datejust doesn't look small to my eye. Doesn't make sense I know, but my advice would be to try both on and consider the size of your wrist.

John

Mr. RoC · 9 May 2012, 01:26 AM

Both are beautiful watches but if you want a watch that is worry free 15 years from now go with the 116200 DJ without the lume.

Unless you have to have lume... when the time comes the lume is not as bright as original you will be asking yourself the age old question... Should I or shouldn't I get a new dial and how much $$$. At least the DJ is a simple service.

Just something to keep in mind.

cafejenna · 9 May 2012, 09:32 PM

Both great, I have owned both. I would 100% vote for the DJ, no question. Good luck, can't go wrong with either. Both classic. But DJ it is.

9 December 2010, 01:53 PM	#1
DG123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco, Ca Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 1,629	on the fence DJ 116200 or Exp1 114270 Soon I may buy either an Exp 1 36mm 114270, or a DJ 116200. If you have experience owning and wearing both of these models, please give me your opinion.

9 December 2010, 02:13 PM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I have both, the Explorer 1 is more comfortable, but you lose the date. You can also wear the Explorer 1 for sport or dress, and the DJ is usually better for dress & casual, rather than sport. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

9 December 2010, 03:05 PM	#6
burger'n'fries Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Watch: 42mm Exp 2 Posts: 378	I chose the 114170. It's just a better-looking watch and more versatile in my opinion, of course. Also, I'm rather biased, too. Attached Images

9 December 2010, 09:56 PM	#7
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	My personal preference would be the 114270. To me it has the most beautifully portioned dial of any reference. I find myself staring at all my watches but the Explorer just elicits more smiles. BTW, it's also the most accurate mechanical watch I own, +3 seconds over a ten day period. Attached Images __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

10 December 2010, 04:10 AM	#10
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	Explorer I __________________

9 December 2010, 01:55 PM	#2
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Oh man you gotta go with the 114270. Even a 116200 owner told me the Explorer is more comfortable.

9 December 2010, 02:23 PM	#4
ArthurU Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Arthur Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 173	I'm particularly fond of the DJ, however I have yet to wear an explorer one, as I personally dislike the look of the watch, thus I can't say which is more comfortable. I can however tell you that the 116200 will always score well in my books. I'm sided with the DJ.

9 December 2010, 02:38 PM	#5
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Give me a 116200 any day! The new bracelets are nothing short of magnificent, and I love the new polished areas, just takes the watch to another level. Then again, I am biased

9 December 2010, 10:16 PM	#8
Boadicea Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Daniel Location: UK Posts: 520	I own both and I have to say that the DJ is a better watch in general: Better clasp, has a date, has more dial options, and has a certain amount more recognition as a Rolex. My Explorer (-0.5) does keep better time than my DJ (+3) though and I get the impression that it is more robust but that might well be my imagination. I also have to admit than on various occasions while wearing the Explorer, I found myself wishing I had the DJ on (mainly for the date feature). I even contemplated trading it in for another DJ once but didnt go through with it.

10 December 2010, 03:37 AM	#9
lancelf08 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 22	I'm personally leaning towards a DJ or an Oyster Perpetual Date. Any advice?

8 May 2012, 11:45 AM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I found this old thread, it is still a valid question. :-)

8 May 2012, 02:25 PM	#12
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	With all the lovely dial choices....The 116200 any day! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 May 2012, 02:32 PM	#13
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Myself would prefer a Datejust! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

8 May 2012, 07:49 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I need/want the date, so DJ it is PS: ye olde threade... __________________

8 May 2012, 09:40 PM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	116200 Attached Images

8 May 2012, 09:50 PM	#16
closetothebrink "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 156	Both beautiful watches, but I prefer the classic styling of the 116200 DJ.

8 May 2012, 10:24 PM	#17
Lumberjact "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Paris Watch: Explorer Posts: 446	Date would be the determining factor for me.

9 May 2012, 12:36 AM	#18
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Both great choices. I was going to say 36mm Explorer I but then I tried one on yesterday. It's a fantastic, comfortable watch but it looked a little small on my not-large (6.75") wrist -- and I'm not a fan of big watches. For some reason, despite its same case size (36mm), the Datejust doesn't look small to my eye. Doesn't make sense I know, but my advice would be to try both on and consider the size of your wrist. John

9 May 2012, 01:26 AM	#19
Mr. RoC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Watch: where you're going Posts: 277	Both are beautiful watches but if you want a watch that is worry free 15 years from now go with the 116200 DJ without the lume. Unless you have to have lume... when the time comes the lume is not as bright as original you will be asking yourself the age old question... Should I or shouldn't I get a new dial and how much $$$. At least the DJ is a simple service. Just something to keep in mind.

9 May 2012, 09:32 PM	#20
cafejenna Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Watch: Love all. Posts: 119	Both great, I have owned both. I would 100% vote for the DJ, no question. Good luck, can't go wrong with either. Both classic. But DJ it is.

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