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GMTNYC3790 · 13 June 2020, 08:24 AM

Hey Guys,

I currently own an Exp 1 MK2 which I love, however, my AD called and said they just received a DJ41 Wimbledon which is also a watch I've been dying for.

If you had to choose one, which would you choose and why? No wrong answers here!

C0d · 13 June 2020, 08:29 AM

Explorer 1, MK II.

Wimbledon is readily available at many dealers across the globe. Explorer I is way more desirable and is also much harder to find. Its a Rolex that doesn't tell others you are wearing. However you can always turn your wrist and smile at your accomplishment.

Not to mention its a timeless design that goes with jeans and a Tuxedo.

Jster · 13 June 2020, 10:18 AM

Explorer for sure. I’m not a fan of the Wimbledon. To me, the symmetry is off and I don’t care for the design of the Roman numerals. The Explorer is much more classic. Beautiful symmetry and a timeless design.

zjd168 · 13 June 2020, 10:42 AM

the only watch? then my pick will be the dj41

Pius XIII · 13 June 2020, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jster

Explorer for sure. I’m not a fan of the Wimbledon. To me, the symmetry is off and I don’t care for the design of the Roman numerals. The Explorer is much more classic. Beautiful symmetry and a timeless design.

Explorer for these exact reasons.

RazorD · 13 June 2020, 09:29 PM

For me, the Explorer.

watchmework · 13 June 2020, 09:41 PM

Explorer for my wrist.

timeldn · 13 June 2020, 10:10 PM

I would go for DJ41 out of the two.

macrowatch · 13 June 2020, 10:20 PM

Exp 1 as a long term piece (not for collectibility, just on lasting looks). If tempory and will move the piece over time, then DJ today.

APPRF · 13 June 2020, 10:22 PM

Explorer is not hard to get in most countries, it is readily available in most countries in the Middle East. I'm surprised people say it is. DJ41 much better looking and screams Rolex more than Explorer. DJ41 Wimbledon even commands premium on other DJ41 dials in the Middle East.

Piguette · 13 June 2020, 11:12 PM

Explorer all the way...

danyvw · 13 June 2020, 11:14 PM

DJ41 is my vote but I'm biased because I never liked the Explorer. At the end it is your personal choice OP.

Spoonage · 13 June 2020, 11:27 PM

EXP for me. While I really like the DJ there's just something about my EXP that I really enjoy...

StillTrying · 13 June 2020, 11:30 PM

Explorer +1

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BillA · 13 June 2020, 11:36 PM

The Wimbledon comes in 2 versions, SS or Gold bezel, I like the WG fluted bezel version very much but personally find the plain bezel to be blah.

Chute · 14 June 2020, 03:51 AM

214270 gets my vote. It’s good for any situation, mine has become my all day everyday watch. I also own a 116300 with the Arabic numerals and it gets much less wrist time. I like the uniqueness of the Wimbledon dial, but the Explorer is more versatile

MYBROTHERSKEEPER · 14 June 2020, 05:50 AM

Explorer all day, every day! Don't lose the explorer. It'll be the biggest regret you'll ever have.

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DCheeta · 14 June 2020, 07:15 AM

Explorer 100%. It’s the perfect one watch for all occasions.

Gimoozaabi · 15 June 2020, 07:17 AM

I have both Explorer 39mm Mk2 and DJ41 (blue stick dial, smooth bezel/jubilee) and while the DJ41 is really fantastic reference I would pick the Explorer as only watch.

maylebox · 15 June 2020, 08:06 AM

Exp2 for me

fgress3969 · 15 June 2020, 09:12 AM

Dj

Nikrnic · 15 June 2020, 10:12 AM

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Brny11 · 15 June 2020, 06:07 PM

What configuration for DJ? If jubilee and flutted, I’d likely consider the 41 over Exp. Otherwise, 100% Exp1MK2.

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JDR888 · 15 June 2020, 07:45 PM

I have both.

My Wimbledon dial is two-tone on Jubilee with fluted bezel. It's a beautiful watch but..........................

I would let it go and keep the 214270. No question.

danwang0520 · 15 June 2020, 08:13 PM

My personal choice would be DJ41 over EXP I any time of the day because datejust offers date complication and it is one of the most versatile watch whether you want to dress up or dress down.....

mmmmp · 15 June 2020, 08:20 PM

I have the Wimbledon on Jubilee w/fluted bez: After 2 years it still gives me that 'Rolex Buzz' every time I slip it on. Here's a quick picture:

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brandrea · 15 June 2020, 09:08 PM

Welcome to the forum

The Explorer would be more my style

nighthawk77 · 15 June 2020, 09:22 PM

Explorer for me. I'd love to own a DJ, but I think there are nicer configurations than the Wimbledon.

13 June 2020, 08:24 AM	#1
GMTNYC3790 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NY Posts: 49	Exp 1 Mk2 Vs. DJ41 Wimbledon Hey Guys, I currently own an Exp 1 MK2 which I love, however, my AD called and said they just received a DJ41 Wimbledon which is also a watch I've been dying for. If you had to choose one, which would you choose and why? No wrong answers here!

15 June 2020, 07:45 PM	#24
JDR888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: UK Watch: Rolex 214270 Posts: 271	I have both. My Wimbledon dial is two-tone on Jubilee with fluted bezel. It's a beautiful watch but.......................... I would let it go and keep the 214270. No question. __________________ Loved and sold: 14060, Breitling Super Avenger, PAM000, PAM005, IWC3536, 116710LN, Tudor Pelagos, Tudor Black Bay Blue, 16600, 114060 & 126333. Current stable: 214270, 126234, 126710BLRO & Pelagos 39mm

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13 June 2020, 08:29 AM	#2
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	Explorer 1, MK II. Wimbledon is readily available at many dealers across the globe. Explorer I is way more desirable and is also much harder to find. Its a Rolex that doesn't tell others you are wearing. However you can always turn your wrist and smile at your accomplishment. Not to mention its a timeless design that goes with jeans and a Tuxedo.

13 June 2020, 10:18 AM	#3
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	Explorer for sure. I’m not a fan of the Wimbledon. To me, the symmetry is off and I don’t care for the design of the Roman numerals. The Explorer is much more classic. Beautiful symmetry and a timeless design.

13 June 2020, 10:42 AM	#4
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	the only watch? then my pick will be the dj41

13 June 2020, 09:29 PM	#6
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	For me, the Explorer.

13 June 2020, 09:41 PM	#7
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Explorer for my wrist.

13 June 2020, 10:10 PM	#8
timeldn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 606	I would go for DJ41 out of the two.

13 June 2020, 10:20 PM	#9
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Exp 1 as a long term piece (not for collectibility, just on lasting looks). If tempory and will move the piece over time, then DJ today.

13 June 2020, 10:22 PM	#10
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,480	Explorer is not hard to get in most countries, it is readily available in most countries in the Middle East. I'm surprised people say it is. DJ41 much better looking and screams Rolex more than Explorer. DJ41 Wimbledon even commands premium on other DJ41 dials in the Middle East.

13 June 2020, 11:12 PM	#11
Piguette Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 209	Explorer all the way...

13 June 2020, 11:14 PM	#12
danyvw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub16610, DJ126331 Posts: 1,151	DJ41 is my vote but I'm biased because I never liked the Explorer. At the end it is your personal choice OP.

13 June 2020, 11:27 PM	#13
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	EXP for me. While I really like the DJ there's just something about my EXP that I really enjoy...

13 June 2020, 11:30 PM	#14
StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	Explorer +1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 June 2020, 11:36 PM	#15
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,877	The Wimbledon comes in 2 versions, SS or Gold bezel, I like the WG fluted bezel version very much but personally find the plain bezel to be blah.

14 June 2020, 03:51 AM	#16
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	214270 gets my vote. It’s good for any situation, mine has become my all day everyday watch. I also own a 116300 with the Arabic numerals and it gets much less wrist time. I like the uniqueness of the Wimbledon dial, but the Explorer is more versatile

14 June 2020, 05:50 AM	#17
MYBROTHERSKEEPER Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: US Posts: 90	Explorer all day, every day! Don't lose the explorer. It'll be the biggest regret you'll ever have. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

14 June 2020, 07:15 AM	#18
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Explorer 100%. It’s the perfect one watch for all occasions.

15 June 2020, 07:17 AM	#19
Gimoozaabi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LBSF Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 699	I have both Explorer 39mm Mk2 and DJ41 (blue stick dial, smooth bezel/jubilee) and while the DJ41 is really fantastic reference I would pick the Explorer as only watch.

15 June 2020, 08:06 AM	#20
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	Exp2 for me

15 June 2020, 09:12 AM	#21
fgress3969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Canada Watch: SD - YM - BLNR Posts: 128	Dj

15 June 2020, 10:12 AM	#22
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

15 June 2020, 06:07 PM	#23
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	What configuration for DJ? If jubilee and flutted, I’d likely consider the 41 over Exp. Otherwise, 100% Exp1MK2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 June 2020, 08:13 PM	#25
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	My personal choice would be DJ41 over EXP I any time of the day because datejust offers date complication and it is one of the most versatile watch whether you want to dress up or dress down.....

15 June 2020, 08:20 PM	#26
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	I have the Wimbledon on Jubilee w/fluted bez: After 2 years it still gives me that 'Rolex Buzz' every time I slip it on. Here's a quick picture: Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

15 June 2020, 09:08 PM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Welcome to the forum The Explorer would be more my style

15 June 2020, 09:22 PM	#28
nighthawk77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK Posts: 1,151	Explorer for me. I'd love to own a DJ, but I think there are nicer configurations than the Wimbledon.

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