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alanc · 14 March 2013, 12:30 AM

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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.

kilyung · 14 March 2013, 12:19 AM

DJ is timeless.

Degas · 15 December 2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

dj is timeless.

+ 1

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.

pjorio · 16 December 2013, 03:30 AM

DJII love that watch

Rolex74 · 16 December 2013, 03:46 AM

My Vote....I am bias tho

Brandon(phila) · 14 March 2013, 12:43 AM

If you are going to wear everyday...the EXP will hold up better...meaning less polished SS, bezel and center links to get scratched up.

If you plan on wearing in rotation with other watches then the DJ II should suit you fine, b/c the smooth bezel is less dressy than the fluted bezel.

Is the DSSD even a consideration? Try one on if you have a chance

Lancelotlink · 13 December 2013, 12:38 PM

Finally a Rolex owner. My wife bought me the Explorer II black face as a X-Mas/birthday/anniversary gift. Love it so far. Took a little while to figure out how to set the time and second time zone. A little different than other watches I've owned.

ninotcs · 13 December 2013, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancelotlink

Finally a Rolex owner. My wife bought me the Explorer II black face as a X-Mas/birthday/anniversary gift. Love it so far. Took a little while to figure out how to set the time and second time zone. A little different than other watches I've owned.

Congratulations. Great watch. Enjoy it

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shtukaturkasten · 15 December 2013, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancelotlink

Finally a Rolex owner. My wife bought me the Explorer II black face as a X-Mas/birthday/anniversary gift. Love it so far. Took a little while to figure out how to set the time and second time zone. A little different than other watches I've owned.

My congrats! Good choice

ocwatching · 16 December 2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancelotlink

Finally a Rolex owner. My wife bought me the Explorer II black face as a X-Mas/birthday/anniversary gift. Love it so far. Took a little while to figure out how to set the time and second time zone. A little different than other watches I've owned.

Congrats!

AF_Rob · 13 December 2013, 01:04 PM

I love the new ExII in black. Much more wearable than the white IMO.

Nidal · 13 December 2013, 01:21 PM

Another vote for exp2. Sports watches hold their value better in general. That being said the dj2 has better resale value than 36 mm by far.

At the end buy what you like. If you are an older individual 50-60's I'd go DJ2.

Nidal

Old Expat Beast · 13 December 2013, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nidal

Another vote for exp2. Sports watches hold their value better in general. That being said the dj2 has better resale value than 36 mm by far.

At the end buy what you like. If you are an older individual 50-60's I'd go DJ2.

Nidal

Oh dear. Starting next year, I'm going to be an "older individual". *Sigh.

Nidal · 13 December 2013, 01:29 PM

Sorry. Didn't mean it in a bad way.
I will rephrase: experienced/ settled/ established. Chuckles...chuckles

Happy holidays :)

Nidal

Old Expat Beast · 13 December 2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nidal

Sorry. Didn't mean it in a bad way.
I will rephrase: experienced/ settled/ established. Chuckles...chuckles

Happy holidays :)

Nidal

How about 'mature'

Congrats to Lance on the EXP II also.

luvsub · 13 December 2013, 01:34 PM

exp2.

Lancelotlink · 13 December 2013, 01:41 PM

The decision is over. We went Explorer II. Most likely pick up the Datejust in the future. Feeling the Rolex love right now. Thanks for all of your advise guys on helping me decide.

Chute · 13 December 2013, 01:43 PM

DJ2 way better for an all around watch

DreambreaX · 13 December 2013, 02:11 PM

Exp2

Lucky777 · 13 December 2013, 02:25 PM

ExpII for the first one...It can easily be dressed down. The DJII is a bit more dressy. Either way, you win. Follow your heart.

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Mikegp · 13 December 2013, 03:11 PM

Congrats, excellent choice. I, like yourself, dress casual 90% of the time, the explorer works flawlessly.

Mine says hi

up2nogood · 13 December 2013, 03:24 PM

I'm a pure sports guy, so thoroughly support the EII decision!
Owned a DJII for 2 weeks.... Flip!

loony · 15 December 2013, 06:14 PM

X2........

Baselman · 15 December 2013, 06:32 PM

Go datejust 2 and choose the dial together with your wife.

Fang1838 · 15 December 2013, 06:49 PM

Yr wrist suit the exp 2 more...

shtukaturkasten · 15 December 2013, 07:32 PM

For daily using and as one watch for all perposes - EXP II.
EXP II is more practical watch, second timezone, satin polished case including braslet, protruding sapphire!

I prefer polar 216570.

tonypapa67 · 15 December 2013, 07:46 PM

Explorer II 42mm for an 8" wrist.

Gerardus · 15 December 2013, 07:47 PM

EXII for me, all the way.

RolexPete · 15 December 2013, 10:03 PM

Exp II. More versatile IMHO.

16 December 2013, 03:30 AM	#5
pjorio "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Patrick Location: Riviera Maya Watch: 214270 116660 Posts: 182	DJII love that watch __________________ Superlative Watch Loco Officially Certified Rolex Explorer I 214270 Rolex Sea Dweller Deep Sea 116660

16 December 2013, 03:46 AM	#6
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	My Vote....I am bias tho Attached Images __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

15 December 2013, 07:47 PM	#29
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	EXII for me, all the way. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

15 December 2013, 10:03 PM	#30
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Exp II. More versatile IMHO. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

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14 March 2013, 12:19 AM	#2
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	#4
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.

14 March 2013, 12:43 AM	#7
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	If you are going to wear everyday...the EXP will hold up better...meaning less polished SS, bezel and center links to get scratched up. If you plan on wearing in rotation with other watches then the DJ II should suit you fine, b/c the smooth bezel is less dressy than the fluted bezel. Is the DSSD even a consideration? Try one on if you have a chance

13 December 2013, 12:38 PM	#8
Lancelotlink "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Denver, CO Watch: Explorer II Posts: 9	Finally a Rolex owner. My wife bought me the Explorer II black face as a X-Mas/birthday/anniversary gift. Love it so far. Took a little while to figure out how to set the time and second time zone. A little different than other watches I've owned.

13 December 2013, 01:04 PM	#12
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,673	I love the new ExII in black. Much more wearable than the white IMO.

13 December 2013, 01:21 PM	#13
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Another vote for exp2. Sports watches hold their value better in general. That being said the dj2 has better resale value than 36 mm by far. At the end buy what you like. If you are an older individual 50-60's I'd go DJ2. Nidal

13 December 2013, 01:29 PM	#15
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Sorry. Didn't mean it in a bad way. I will rephrase: experienced/ settled/ established. Chuckles...chuckles Happy holidays :) Nidal

13 December 2013, 01:34 PM	#17
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	exp2.

13 December 2013, 01:41 PM	#18
Lancelotlink "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Denver, CO Watch: Explorer II Posts: 9	The decision is over. We went Explorer II. Most likely pick up the Datejust in the future. Feeling the Rolex love right now. Thanks for all of your advise guys on helping me decide.

13 December 2013, 01:43 PM	#19
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	DJ2 way better for an all around watch

13 December 2013, 02:11 PM	#20
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	Exp2

13 December 2013, 02:25 PM	#21
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	ExpII for the first one...It can easily be dressed down. The DJII is a bit more dressy. Either way, you win. Follow your heart. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 December 2013, 03:11 PM	#22
Mikegp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Unites States Posts: 790	Congrats, excellent choice. I, like yourself, dress casual 90% of the time, the explorer works flawlessly. Mine says hi

13 December 2013, 03:24 PM	#23
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I'm a pure sports guy, so thoroughly support the EII decision! Owned a DJII for 2 weeks.... Flip!

15 December 2013, 06:14 PM	#24
loony "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earthling Watch: it,it's Daytona SS Posts: 29	X2........

15 December 2013, 06:32 PM	#25
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	Go datejust 2 and choose the dial together with your wife.

15 December 2013, 06:49 PM	#26
Fang1838 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1	Yr wrist suit the exp 2 more...

15 December 2013, 07:32 PM	#27
shtukaturkasten "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Anton Location: Saint-Petersburg Watch: Polar 216570 Posts: 32	For daily using and as one watch for all perposes - EXP II. EXP II is more practical watch, second timezone, satin polished case including braslet, protruding sapphire! I prefer polar 216570.

15 December 2013, 07:46 PM	#28
tonypapa67 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Antony Location: Greece Watch: Sub 116610 LN Posts: 212	Explorer II 42mm for an 8" wrist.

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