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Lancelotlink · 13 March 2013, 01:18 PM

Hi guys. I am looking into getting my first Rolex. It will actually be a wedding gift from my wife. I have a 8" wrist so Rolex watches have never really been on my radar until now since they have grown a bit. The two that I like are the new Explorer II and Datejust II. Kinda leaning towards a Explorer II 42mm black face since it reminds me of the classic Explorer Steve Mcqueen once wore. I also feel I can dress up or down with it. I mostly dress down though since my job doesn't require dress attire. I'm definitely a jean, T, shorts, sneaker, flip flop kinda guy. I also like the simple Datejust II 41mm with a smooth bezel maybe white or silver face with batton markers. I just feel the watch may be a bit dressy for me. Main thing is I need to pick something I will never flip since it's a wedding gift. My wife is really pushing for the DJ II. What do you guys think?

Andrés G · 13 March 2013, 01:20 PM

Welcome! I like both but prefer the DJ2.

Lancelotlink · 13 March 2013, 01:23 PM

Oh my god that was fast! Thanks for the reply.

Time2time · 13 March 2013, 01:32 PM

DJ11 Pure class IMHO.

rohardi · 13 March 2013, 01:37 PM

EXP 2 for me. LOVE mine. But I'll be getting a DJ II down the road too. Both are keepers. If you are more of a casual guy I would go with the EXP. 2

jlc123 · 13 March 2013, 01:37 PM

Explorer 2, seems like you much prefer it.

TAKUYA · 13 March 2013, 02:03 PM

Explorer 2 for me and good to go with evrything and everyday.

luv2fly · 13 March 2013, 02:15 PM

Can't go wrong with either...it's your wedding gift so pick the one YOU really want...

AF_Rob · 13 March 2013, 02:15 PM

I would consider your lifestyle and see which of the two will fit your needs more. Or, sit and make a list of things you like about each model, and see who wins. That's how I chose my 14060 Sub. I almost went with the new ExII polar. I don't regret it one bit! But I do intend to pick it up down the line.

Lancelotlink · 13 March 2013, 02:24 PM

I've always been fond of the Explorer but I became so use to wearing 44mm+ watches so the old Exp II always felt a bit small on my 8" wrist as well as the DJ. Now with the slightly larger sizes they seem to fit me better.

Hairdude1 · 13 March 2013, 02:35 PM

Both are great. You can't go wrong with either!

George Ab · 13 March 2013, 02:41 PM

I am a Exp II sort of guy as I steer clear of dress watches. It has the classic sport Rolex look. The DJ II with the plain bezel does not look as dressy as the the traditional DJ with jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. I don't see much down side going either way.

RXAPPP · 13 March 2013, 02:58 PM

These posts always recommend the same - go with what you want. If it's a gift from the wife and she likes DJii then that might weigh heavily. I like the Exp2 a lot but for a watch that does both casual and dress your wife is correct

mruhland31 · 13 March 2013, 03:19 PM

Personally I really like that explorer...both are nice though

HRV · 13 March 2013, 03:22 PM

welcome, i would go with the EXP2

mmmk604 · 13 March 2013, 04:28 PM

EXPII for me, even though I own a DJ 36mm myself.
I find myself wearing my sport model more often than dress model.

kryten2001 · 13 March 2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mmmk604

EXPII for me, even though I own a DJ 36mm myself.
I find myself wearing my sport model more often than dress model.

If I had to pick one of the two (but I personally wouldn't buy either), it would be the DJ, but with the smooth bezel...

Sorry but the E2 just doesn't do it for me.... I love the regular Explorer though.

slm9555 · 13 March 2013, 04:32 PM

Djii is so classic and timeless looking, go with it

Zman15 · 13 March 2013, 10:45 PM

IMHO if the wife is purchasing the watch as your wedding gift, I would go with the watch she likes best on your wrist. Both watches are beautiful pieces :)

jcclx1 · 13 March 2013, 10:57 PM

I prefer the Expl II, but get what you want most, and as mentioned before get one the wife likes as well. Although its your first, probably won't be your last. :)

brlay · 13 March 2013, 10:58 PM

I would go with what the wife thinks is good for you. :) Either way, you can't go wrong.

floater156 · 13 March 2013, 11:23 PM

Both are nice - I have a DJII and I think it looks excellent dressed down with shorts and a t-shirt. The ExpII is nice as well and has the 2nd timezone function. If I were you I'd go with the DJII because I believe it can dress down better than the ExpII can dress up.

Kiddodoc · 13 March 2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zman15

IMHO if the wife is purchasing the watch as your wedding gift, I would go with the watch she likes best on your wrist. Both watches are beautiful pieces :)

I would agree with this! But if I were looking at a DJII it would be with a flute bezel. Can't go wrong with either. You are a lucky man! My wife gave me a white dial TT Daytona that I just absolutely love!

benlee · 13 March 2013, 11:33 PM

I have both and they are both nice. But for an 8" wrist, I recommend the 42mm Explorer II.

Wllnv19 · 13 March 2013, 11:42 PM

Can't go wrong with either but based on your lifestyle I say go Explorer II

superdog · 13 March 2013, 11:49 PM

i far prefer the DJ2.

i really like the explorer, but could never get comfortable with it. then again, it appears you are much larger than i am.

anyway, i think the DJ2 is can a great all around casual watch that works well in the office or the beach.

Lancelotlink · 14 March 2013, 12:14 AM

Thanks for all of the replies guys. Glad I found this forum. I'll probably try to swing by an AD with her as soon as we can to check them both out again. Maybe the Explorer will grow on her. Or the way I am with watches the DJII might grow on me more. I have a bad case of Flipitis. This is one that I cannot flip though.

kilyung · 14 March 2013, 12:19 AM

DJ is timeless.

alanc · 14 March 2013, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancelotlink

Thanks for all of the replies guys. Glad I found this forum. I'll probably try to swing by an AD with her as soon as we can to check them both out again. Maybe the Explorer will grow on her. Or the way I am with watches the DJII might grow on me more. I have a bad case of Flipitis. This is one that I cannot flip though.

Given that the watch is a wedding gift from your wife, and she wants it to be the DJII, I think you buy the ExpII at your peril.

The tool watch ExpII may fit your day to day lifestyle more, but as others have pointed out, the DJ is a timeless classic, and one which will fit the bill better for the major life events - christenings, anniversaries, graduations - you will share with your wife. Each time you put it on for one of those events, your wife will be happy.

You can always add the ExpII later - it isn't going anywhere soon.

kcmo · 14 March 2013, 12:33 AM

I much prefer the DJ to the Explorer 2, but that's me. I think looking at the models in person will make all the difference for you.

13 March 2013, 01:18 PM	#1
Lancelotlink "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Denver, CO Watch: Explorer II Posts: 9	Explorer II or Datejust II for Rolex newbie? Hi guys. I am looking into getting my first Rolex. It will actually be a wedding gift from my wife. I have a 8" wrist so Rolex watches have never really been on my radar until now since they have grown a bit. The two that I like are the new Explorer II and Datejust II. Kinda leaning towards a Explorer II 42mm black face since it reminds me of the classic Explorer Steve Mcqueen once wore. I also feel I can dress up or down with it. I mostly dress down though since my job doesn't require dress attire. I'm definitely a jean, T, shorts, sneaker, flip flop kinda guy. I also like the simple Datejust II 41mm with a smooth bezel maybe white or silver face with batton markers. I just feel the watch may be a bit dressy for me. Main thing is I need to pick something I will never flip since it's a wedding gift. My wife is really pushing for the DJ II. What do you guys think?

13 March 2013, 02:03 PM	#7
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 52,992	Explorer 2 for me and good to go with evrything and everyday. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

13 March 2013, 02:41 PM	#12
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	I am a Exp II sort of guy as I steer clear of dress watches. It has the classic sport Rolex look. The DJ II with the plain bezel does not look as dressy as the the traditional DJ with jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. I don't see much down side going either way. __________________

13 March 2013, 10:57 PM	#20
jcclx1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 174	I prefer the Expl II, but get what you want most, and as mentioned before get one the wife likes as well. Although its your first, probably won't be your last. :) __________________ Rolex Explorer II 216570(gone) Rolex GMT Master II 116710 BLNR Omega Speedmaster If Columbus had turned back, no one would have blamed him. Of course, no one would have remembered him either Unknown

13 March 2013, 11:23 PM	#22
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Both are nice - I have a DJII and I think it looks excellent dressed down with shorts and a t-shirt. The ExpII is nice as well and has the 2nd timezone function. If I were you I'd go with the DJII because I believe it can dress down better than the ExpII can dress up. __________________ Lead by example through production.

13 March 2013, 01:20 PM	#2
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Welcome! I like both but prefer the DJ2.

13 March 2013, 01:23 PM	#3
Lancelotlink "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Denver, CO Watch: Explorer II Posts: 9	Oh my god that was fast! Thanks for the reply.

13 March 2013, 01:32 PM	#4
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	DJ11 Pure class IMHO.

13 March 2013, 01:37 PM	#5
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	EXP 2 for me. LOVE mine. But I'll be getting a DJ II down the road too. Both are keepers. If you are more of a casual guy I would go with the EXP. 2

13 March 2013, 01:37 PM	#6
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	Explorer 2, seems like you much prefer it.

13 March 2013, 02:15 PM	#8
luv2fly Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sphere @ 1 AU Posts: 251	Can't go wrong with either...it's your wedding gift so pick the one YOU really want...

13 March 2013, 02:15 PM	#9
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,671	I would consider your lifestyle and see which of the two will fit your needs more. Or, sit and make a list of things you like about each model, and see who wins. That's how I chose my 14060 Sub. I almost went with the new ExII polar. I don't regret it one bit! But I do intend to pick it up down the line.

13 March 2013, 02:24 PM	#10
Lancelotlink "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Denver, CO Watch: Explorer II Posts: 9	I've always been fond of the Explorer but I became so use to wearing 44mm+ watches so the old Exp II always felt a bit small on my 8" wrist as well as the DJ. Now with the slightly larger sizes they seem to fit me better.

13 March 2013, 02:35 PM	#11
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Both are great. You can't go wrong with either!

13 March 2013, 02:58 PM	#13
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	These posts always recommend the same - go with what you want. If it's a gift from the wife and she likes DJii then that might weigh heavily. I like the Exp2 a lot but for a watch that does both casual and dress your wife is correct

13 March 2013, 03:19 PM	#14
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	Personally I really like that explorer...both are nice though

13 March 2013, 03:22 PM	#15
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	welcome, i would go with the EXP2

13 March 2013, 04:28 PM	#16
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	EXPII for me, even though I own a DJ 36mm myself. I find myself wearing my sport model more often than dress model.

13 March 2013, 04:32 PM	#18
slm9555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Djii is so classic and timeless looking, go with it

13 March 2013, 10:45 PM	#19
Zman15 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: US Posts: 294	IMHO if the wife is purchasing the watch as your wedding gift, I would go with the watch she likes best on your wrist. Both watches are beautiful pieces :)

13 March 2013, 10:58 PM	#21
brlay "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 48	I would go with what the wife thinks is good for you. :) Either way, you can't go wrong.

13 March 2013, 11:33 PM	#24
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I have both and they are both nice. But for an 8" wrist, I recommend the 42mm Explorer II.

13 March 2013, 11:42 PM	#25
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Can't go wrong with either but based on your lifestyle I say go Explorer II

13 March 2013, 11:49 PM	#26
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	i far prefer the DJ2. i really like the explorer, but could never get comfortable with it. then again, it appears you are much larger than i am. anyway, i think the DJ2 is can a great all around casual watch that works well in the office or the beach. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

14 March 2013, 12:14 AM	#27
Lancelotlink "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Denver, CO Watch: Explorer II Posts: 9	Thanks for all of the replies guys. Glad I found this forum. I'll probably try to swing by an AD with her as soon as we can to check them both out again. Maybe the Explorer will grow on her. Or the way I am with watches the DJII might grow on me more. I have a bad case of Flipitis. This is one that I cannot flip though.

14 March 2013, 12:19 AM	#28
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	DJ is timeless.

14 March 2013, 12:33 AM	#30
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I much prefer the DJ to the Explorer 2, but that's me. I think looking at the models in person will make all the difference for you.

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