Which black-dial would you choose?

[Chad M]

DJ 36mm as I really enjoy the date feature.

Ask yourself if having the date on your watch is a deal breaker?

[lord91]

dj 36 out of these 3.

[JohanJvR]

I agree with Don, rather go for the DJ41.

[RRKnight]

Must have date function for me.

[t65tampa]

Explorer for me. Even though not having the date would bother me, I don't think I will be happy wearing a 36 mm watch.

[burnthesehills]

Explorer. More interesting dial. Less expensive than the DJ. No PCL’s to get scratched up. I may also be in the minority here, but in this era of cell phones and computers I never look at my watch wondering what day of the month it is.

[burnthesehills]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Explorer. More interesting dial. Less expensive than the DJ. No PCL’s to get scratched up. I may also be in the minority here, but in this era of cell phones and computers I never look at my watch wondering what day of the month it is.

Sorry, I said cheaper than the DJ not realizing it was the DJ36 and basically the same price. Both are beautiful watches. If you have an opportunity to try them both on, that would help.

[Cantab]

Full disclosure: I own an Explorer, but that would be my choice.

[Bob the brush]

OP 39, I just think that watch is fab, and it will be in my collection, maybe not this year, but it will be there one day.

[NJRolexFan]

If its a one and only, I like having the date.. DJ36

[HogwldFLTR]

Exp of the three!!!

[Tangier11]

DJ 36 is an awesome standard bearer in my opinion

[pedersenkl]

DJ36 of those presented.

[myporsche]

Explorer is an awesome all around no frills but fully loaded watch.

[ChronoSloth]

I love the new OP39! It's a shame that it gets branded as an "entry level" Rolex. It's beauty is in its simplicity and symmetry. I'm not a fan of the cyclops, so it's an easy choice for me. You may have different preferences, so follow your heart. The only drawback is the lack of EasyLink.

[BT1985]

Track down a nice example Explorer 36mm. Best of both worlds between two of your choices. I just went through this exercise for a daily work watch and ended up buying a 114270.



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[opawlows]

Explorer out of the 3 listed

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Explorer, and turn out all the lights so I could marvel at that bitchin lume.

[kultschar]

Explorer

[ltmgeller]

My vote is for the explorer.

[mirror]

The Dj steals the show for me as always

[spect]

The explorer dial is simply the best it stands out in every way

[Zuger]

I would pick OP39 for its clean and elegant look. It has the same movement as the Explorer but the price is almost $1k less.

[Lou wants a Rolex]

I was looking at all three of those watches and picked the 36 mm datejust in black. It is a classic beautiful watch and every other date is red.

Today is the 8th and it is a black day!

[LigerBelair]

Explorer

[viper]

The DJ in the first pic for me

[BzKneez]

my choice goes to the explorer unless you choose to get the fluted bezel and jubilee on the dj 36 - that would be my overall #1 pick

[Marcjvr]

Explorer all the way. I thought I would miss the date but it isn’t that big of a deal in the end. I love my Explorer more and more every day and can’t see myself ever getting rid of it.

[TickTockChuck]

Decide first how important a date function is to your lifestyle. If yes, then a DJ is the way, but you might want to try a DJ41 smooth bezel which wears pretty much exactly like an Explorer but gets you a nice 70h power reserve. Otherwise the Explorer is the understated sporty option with easylink (quick 5mm extension when your wrist swells) and an excellent lume which is hard to beat. Good luck in your search! Cheers!

[Brian7708]

I had the same dilemma when I picked out my first (and only). Mercedes hands sealed the deal, however I went with the older 36mm. I agree with another poster who once mentioned that the 39mm Explorer has too much empty space on the dial.