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dan5 · 19 June 2012, 11:33 PM

Good morning TRF! Advice needed for a daily wearer. I have tried both on and having trouble pulling the trigger. Regarding the DJ I like the stick dail however cant decide on the dail white, black, or blue. The explorer is beautiful! This will be my wedding gift. In my profession I wear suits to work and weekend mostly T-shirts and shorts kind guy. Thanks for your help TRF and have a blessed day!

Trouble15 · 19 June 2012, 11:48 PM

The DJ is a bit more dressier & may work a little better since you mentioned you wear suits to work assuming you're going to wear your DJ regularly. However, that's not to say the explorer doesn't look good with a suit, because it goes. Ultimately you have to decide which one you are more happy with, or else just get both!

oneillba · 19 June 2012, 11:59 PM

Personally, I'd opt for the DJ.

slcbbrown · 20 June 2012, 12:01 AM

I'm a fan of DJ's, but the 39mm Exp is a great choice. The DJ will give you lots of dial/bracelet options, but the I think the 39mm watch is a perfect dress/sport size. I've always thought Rolex made a mistake when they picked 41mm for the DJII, rather than 38-39mm.

Once you have decided on all stainless for your Rolex, the Exp becomes a very sharp option. One reason to consider a DJ is the huge number in the pre-owned market, but if you aren't looking for used, it doesn't matter.

Trouble15 · 20 June 2012, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneillba

Personally, I'd opt for the DJ.

Everyone needs a DJ, no?

capote · 20 June 2012, 12:06 AM

The 36DJ is as classic as the Explorer. Both good choices but I would go DJ.

shirtguy · 20 June 2012, 12:40 AM

dj with the blue dial

psv · 20 June 2012, 12:54 AM

Tough call

or

I personally like the silver dial best on the DJ, it is so elegant and a great everyday piece. Has the date as well which does come in handy at times.

kilyung · 20 June 2012, 01:05 AM

39mm Exp

wardman · 20 June 2012, 04:50 AM

DJ - but maybe the DJII

I just swapped my Exp b/c it had no date, and the hands were hard to read in many light situations. I also thought, although call it classic, the hands were too short on the EXP for the 39mm case.

If I was making the decision - smooth bezel DJII coming out this fall (or Subc date :-)

Cru Jones · 20 June 2012, 05:13 AM

DJ is a fine choice. If you think you'll get a sports model at some point, consider the silver dial (like Patrick's above) or the blue, IMHO.

A fluted bezel with super jubilee is also a very classic choice, but a bit dressier.

Good luck and congrats!

mws222 · 20 June 2012, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

A fluted bezel with super jubilee is also a very classic choice, but a bit dressier.

This is what I received as a wedding gift

Dr. Robert · 20 June 2012, 05:47 AM

A SS datejust w/ the domed bezel, oyster bracelet, white or silver dial, stick markers
would work for all occasions.

superdog · 20 June 2012, 06:01 AM

i woud go explorer, no question. a truly amazing watch.

NickTruswell · 20 June 2012, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A SS datejust w/ the domed bezel, oyster bracelet, white or silver dial, stick markers
would work for all occasions.

X2 definitely go with date just for your first. If it end up being your only it's a watch for all occasions if not its a great piece to build a collection around

capote · 20 June 2012, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Great pic of a great watch, everyday elegance at its best

drp2002 · 20 June 2012, 06:12 AM

Does this help ?

Eeyore · 20 June 2012, 07:43 AM

Plan ahead. This is an important watch as it will be your wedding gift, but it probably won't be your last Rolex.

Personally I would go with the DJ now. It's perfect for wearing with a suit and has has a date which is useful in the office. It is also fine with jeans at the weekend.

Later you may want a sports watch for casual wear, and consider for example an Exp II or a Sub.

ocwatching · 20 June 2012, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A SS datejust w/ the domed bezel, oyster bracelet, white or silver dial, stick markers
would work for all occasions.

dress and sport...

cht · 20 June 2012, 07:49 AM

Explorer, no competition.
The DJ are so generic in appearance, but that's just me.

RRY · 20 June 2012, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan5

Good morning TRF! Advice needed for a daily wearer. I have tried both on and having trouble pulling the trigger. Regarding the DJ I like the stick dail however cant decide on the dail white, black, or blue. The explorer is beautiful! This will be my wedding gift. In my profession I wear suits to work and weekend mostly T-shirts and shorts kind guy. Thanks for your help TRF and have a blessed day!

Hey Dan, my DJs wanna say hi!

beaglehusky · 20 June 2012, 08:14 AM

DJ now, Exp later.

Christiaan · 20 June 2012, 09:14 AM

Dj.

Tan · 20 June 2012, 10:31 AM

Dj

runner1 · 21 June 2012, 02:12 AM

DJ Blue or maybe White Hell IDK!! both sweet

burger'n'fries · 21 June 2012, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drp2002

Does this help ?

this one with a fluted bezel IMO

looks fantastic

dan5 · 21 June 2012, 06:35 AM

Thanks for all the replies...I have decided on the DJ now blue or white dail? so confused!!

dan5 · 25 June 2012, 05:40 AM

Ok fellas...went back to the rolex AD to make the purchase the DJ white 36 ss smooth bezel. Then the AD informs me he recieved this piece on Friday the ND sub 14060M and shows it to me!! He said this would be a great purchase as well for your only rolex and wedding present. So , I try it on and it's just as beautiful as the DJ . PLEASE HELP TRF!!! Which one would you gentlemen purchase the ND or DJ. He is holding the two pieces until Monday.

superdog · 25 June 2012, 06:49 AM

ha. tough choice....but actually easy. do you need the date or not?

if you do, clearly DJ. if you don't, explorer.

now, if you are completely indifferent to the date function, you still have a problem.

HL65 · 25 June 2012, 06:51 AM

Flip a coin but in the end get the one you like most! Congrats too...

19 June 2012, 11:33 PM	#1
dan5 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 44	Wedding Gift Explorer 39mm or DJ 36 SS Good morning TRF! Advice needed for a daily wearer. I have tried both on and having trouble pulling the trigger. Regarding the DJ I like the stick dail however cant decide on the dail white, black, or blue. The explorer is beautiful! This will be my wedding gift. In my profession I wear suits to work and weekend mostly T-shirts and shorts kind guy. Thanks for your help TRF and have a blessed day!

19 June 2012, 11:59 PM	#3
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Personally, I'd opt for the DJ. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

20 June 2012, 05:47 AM	#13
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	A SS datejust w/ the domed bezel, oyster bracelet, white or silver dial, stick markers would work for all occasions. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 June 2012, 06:01 AM	#14
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	i woud go explorer, no question. a truly amazing watch. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

20 June 2012, 06:12 AM	#17
drp2002 Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Dr P Location: UK Posts: 116	Does this help ? Attached Images

19 June 2012, 11:48 PM	#2
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	The DJ is a bit more dressier & may work a little better since you mentioned you wear suits to work assuming you're going to wear your DJ regularly. However, that's not to say the explorer doesn't look good with a suit, because it goes. Ultimately you have to decide which one you are more happy with, or else just get both!

20 June 2012, 12:01 AM	#4
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I'm a fan of DJ's, but the 39mm Exp is a great choice. The DJ will give you lots of dial/bracelet options, but the I think the 39mm watch is a perfect dress/sport size. I've always thought Rolex made a mistake when they picked 41mm for the DJII, rather than 38-39mm. Once you have decided on all stainless for your Rolex, the Exp becomes a very sharp option. One reason to consider a DJ is the huge number in the pre-owned market, but if you aren't looking for used, it doesn't matter.

20 June 2012, 12:06 AM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The 36DJ is as classic as the Explorer. Both good choices but I would go DJ.

20 June 2012, 12:40 AM	#7
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	dj with the blue dial

20 June 2012, 12:54 AM	#8
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Tough call or I personally like the silver dial best on the DJ, it is so elegant and a great everyday piece. Has the date as well which does come in handy at times.

20 June 2012, 01:05 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	39mm Exp

20 June 2012, 04:50 AM	#10
wardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA Watch: Sub-c date Posts: 192	DJ - but maybe the DJII I just swapped my Exp b/c it had no date, and the hands were hard to read in many light situations. I also thought, although call it classic, the hands were too short on the EXP for the 39mm case. If I was making the decision - smooth bezel DJII coming out this fall (or Subc date :-)

20 June 2012, 05:13 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	DJ is a fine choice. If you think you'll get a sports model at some point, consider the silver dial (like Patrick's above) or the blue, IMHO. A fluted bezel with super jubilee is also a very classic choice, but a bit dressier. Good luck and congrats!

20 June 2012, 07:43 AM	#18
Eeyore "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Eeyore Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 113	Plan ahead. This is an important watch as it will be your wedding gift, but it probably won't be your last Rolex. Personally I would go with the DJ now. It's perfect for wearing with a suit and has has a date which is useful in the office. It is also fine with jeans at the weekend. Later you may want a sports watch for casual wear, and consider for example an Exp II or a Sub.

20 June 2012, 07:49 AM	#20
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	Explorer, no competition. The DJ are so generic in appearance, but that's just me.

20 June 2012, 08:14 AM	#22
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	DJ now, Exp later.

20 June 2012, 09:14 AM	#23
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Dj. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

20 June 2012, 10:31 AM	#24
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	Dj

21 June 2012, 02:12 AM	#25
runner1 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: usa Posts: 51	DJ Blue or maybe White Hell IDK!! both sweet

21 June 2012, 06:35 AM	#27
dan5 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 44	Thanks for all the replies...I have decided on the DJ now blue or white dail? so confused!!

25 June 2012, 05:40 AM	#28
dan5 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 44	Ok fellas...went back to the rolex AD to make the purchase the DJ white 36 ss smooth bezel. Then the AD informs me he recieved this piece on Friday the ND sub 14060M and shows it to me!! He said this would be a great purchase as well for your only rolex and wedding present. So , I try it on and it's just as beautiful as the DJ . PLEASE HELP TRF!!! Which one would you gentlemen purchase the ND or DJ. He is holding the two pieces until Monday.

25 June 2012, 06:49 AM	#29
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	ha. tough choice....but actually easy. do you need the date or not? if you do, clearly DJ. if you don't, explorer. now, if you are completely indifferent to the date function, you still have a problem. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

25 June 2012, 06:51 AM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Flip a coin but in the end get the one you like most! Congrats too... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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