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PADI_Diver · 12 May 2014, 07:07 AM

Searched forum but couldn't find a thread like this.
Both these watches are similar in looks, sort of, and price. Just curious as to which one you would choose and why?

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Wllnv19 · 12 May 2014, 07:17 AM

Love the Dial of the Explorer, also prefer the bracelet of the Explorer.

RRGHOST1 · 12 May 2014, 07:41 AM

The silver dial of the datejust with the size of the explorer and the bracelet and that comes to a Silver dial DJ II........I am no use at all ha ha !

tkerrmd · 12 May 2014, 07:42 AM

Like size and sport line so exp for me

Cru Jones · 12 May 2014, 07:42 AM

Depends on what else is in the collection and if you need a date, but, between those two, the Explorer no doubt. Great watch.

Maxy · 12 May 2014, 07:44 AM

Explorer - it is also more versatile between the two.

SaddleSC · 12 May 2014, 07:47 AM

I have owned a couple 36mm DJs in the past; I currently own the 39mm EXP and I really love it...it is a perfect daily wearer with a ton of history and the size makes it perfect for both dress and sport applications. Go for the EXP!

GradyPhilpott · 12 May 2014, 09:47 AM

They're two completely different watches, but they do have on thing in common. They are both Oysters and as such each is as durable and beautiful as the other.

I have an Explorer 114270 and a DJ 116200 63600 and I think of the former as Mr. Casual who dresses up well and the latter as Mr. Dressy (that sounds silly, I know) who dresses down well.

I'm not much of a fan of larger watches, but even as much as I love my 36mm Explorer, 39mm is a good size for the Explorer and benefited well from the recent updates.

However, I do think that the time is coming when 39mm will be considered too large for a serious dress watch.

Jack T · 12 May 2014, 09:48 AM

Please, this is truly a conundrum for me. I have both, each one is a terrific watch, serving different but occasionally overlapping roles.

With the oyster bracelet on the DJ you're considering, the two are more similar than mine (a jubilee on my DJ), so you're choice is a bit more difficult. I must say, as much as I like my Explorer, it is so versatile and discreet, the DJ pictured above is hard to resist.

The Libertine · 12 May 2014, 09:51 AM

Aside from both being a Rolex, they are very different watches.

Prefer the sport/stainless steel models myself, which is why I went with the 39mm Explorer.

hhcave · 12 May 2014, 03:16 PM

I really like that DJ! Having said that, 36mm does look a bit small these days, i went with the explorer

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Wesley Crusher · 12 May 2014, 03:23 PM

The Explorer is a more robust watch. If you don't need a date function, I would go with the Explorer. For me, the choice is easy.

AH0RSEY · 12 May 2014, 06:15 PM

36mm DJ for me, although I prefer the EXP bracelet.....but I've both EXPII's to scratch that itch. I found the hands on the EXP are a little hard to read in certain light, but then so are the 36mm on a concentric dial, but I love it anyway!!!!

in terms of size...measure the actual dial size of both...infact measure the crystal size of any of the 40mm sport watches v a 36mm DJ and you'll be surprised, they are pretty much the same.

AK797 · 12 May 2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I have owned a couple 36mm DJs in the past; I currently own the 39mm EXP and I really love it...it is a perfect daily wearer with a ton of history and the size makes it perfect for both dress and sport applications. Go for the EXP!

That's the one for me, great pic as always Charles!

Pete26 · 12 May 2014, 08:07 PM

Explorer for me

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travisb · 12 May 2014, 08:17 PM

214270 by a landslide for me.
Sportier, all brushed bracelet, better clasp, clean matte dial, history, looks, etc. etc. etc.

Rags · 12 May 2014, 10:15 PM

I would go with the 39mm Explorer. The original seems bit small for a sport watch.

SaddleSC · 12 May 2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

That's the one for me, great pic as always Charles!

Thanks, Neil!

leong33 · 12 May 2014, 10:49 PM

For me I prefer the Datejust 116234 with a jubilee bracelet.

Why? Its a evergreen classic model.

Why not Explorer 214270? The hands is rather short. If you were too meticulous about details you will notice the minute hand does not touch the minute markers. The hour hand too does not touch the hour marker. The rest of the other Rolex are perfect.

So how about 114270? If your have the SEL and the robustness of the bracelet your would not go back to 114270. So now I am waiting for the next generation of Explorer in the future.

I will get the DJ first perhaps next on the new Explorer model.

Cheers

SearChart · 12 May 2014, 11:58 PM

Depends on the DJ configuration.

kilyung · 13 May 2014, 12:05 AM

It would depend on what you're doing with them.

beshannon · 13 May 2014, 12:16 AM

39mm for me as the 36mm would be too small

12 May 2014, 07:07 AM	#1
PADI_Diver "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Brendan Location: USA Posts: 228	New dj 36 vs explorer 39mm: which would you choose and why? Searched forum but couldn't find a thread like this. Both these watches are similar in looks, sort of, and price. Just curious as to which one you would choose and why? Borrowed pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 May 2014, 07:41 AM	#3
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	The silver dial of the datejust with the size of the explorer and the bracelet and that comes to a Silver dial DJ II........I am no use at all ha ha ! __________________ RRGHOST1

12 May 2014, 07:47 AM	#7
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have owned a couple 36mm DJs in the past; I currently own the 39mm EXP and I really love it...it is a perfect daily wearer with a ton of history and the size makes it perfect for both dress and sport applications. Go for the EXP! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

12 May 2014, 09:47 AM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	They're two completely different watches, but they do have on thing in common. They are both Oysters and as such each is as durable and beautiful as the other. I have an Explorer 114270 and a DJ 116200 63600 and I think of the former as Mr. Casual who dresses up well and the latter as Mr. Dressy (that sounds silly, I know) who dresses down well. I'm not much of a fan of larger watches, but even as much as I love my 36mm Explorer, 39mm is a good size for the Explorer and benefited well from the recent updates. However, I do think that the time is coming when 39mm will be considered too large for a serious dress watch. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 May 2014, 09:48 AM	#9
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Please, this is truly a conundrum for me. I have both, each one is a terrific watch, serving different but occasionally overlapping roles. With the oyster bracelet on the DJ you're considering, the two are more similar than mine (a jubilee on my DJ), so you're choice is a bit more difficult. I must say, as much as I like my Explorer, it is so versatile and discreet, the DJ pictured above is hard to resist. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

12 May 2014, 07:17 AM	#2
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Love the Dial of the Explorer, also prefer the bracelet of the Explorer.

12 May 2014, 07:42 AM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Like size and sport line so exp for me

12 May 2014, 07:42 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Depends on what else is in the collection and if you need a date, but, between those two, the Explorer no doubt. Great watch.

12 May 2014, 07:44 AM	#6
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Explorer - it is also more versatile between the two.

12 May 2014, 09:51 AM	#10
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Aside from both being a Rolex, they are very different watches. Prefer the sport/stainless steel models myself, which is why I went with the 39mm Explorer.

12 May 2014, 03:16 PM	#11
hhcave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: HC Location: London, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 186	I really like that DJ! Having said that, 36mm does look a bit small these days, i went with the explorer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 May 2014, 03:23 PM	#12
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	The Explorer is a more robust watch. If you don't need a date function, I would go with the Explorer. For me, the choice is easy.

12 May 2014, 06:15 PM	#13
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	36mm DJ for me, although I prefer the EXP bracelet.....but I've both EXPII's to scratch that itch. I found the hands on the EXP are a little hard to read in certain light, but then so are the 36mm on a concentric dial, but I love it anyway!!!! in terms of size...measure the actual dial size of both...infact measure the crystal size of any of the 40mm sport watches v a 36mm DJ and you'll be surprised, they are pretty much the same. __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

12 May 2014, 08:07 PM	#15
Pete26 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Posts: 603	Explorer for me Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 May 2014, 08:17 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	214270 by a landslide for me. Sportier, all brushed bracelet, better clasp, clean matte dial, history, looks, etc. etc. etc.

12 May 2014, 10:15 PM	#17
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I would go with the 39mm Explorer. The original seems bit small for a sport watch. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

12 May 2014, 10:49 PM	#19
leong33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South East Asia Watch: 116610LN, 14060M Posts: 55	For me I prefer the Datejust 116234 with a jubilee bracelet. Why? Its a evergreen classic model. Why not Explorer 214270? The hands is rather short. If you were too meticulous about details you will notice the minute hand does not touch the minute markers. The hour hand too does not touch the hour marker. The rest of the other Rolex are perfect. So how about 114270? If your have the SEL and the robustness of the bracelet your would not go back to 114270. So now I am waiting for the next generation of Explorer in the future. I will get the DJ first perhaps next on the new Explorer model. Cheers

13 May 2014, 12:05 AM	#21
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It would depend on what you're doing with them.

13 May 2014, 12:16 AM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	39mm for me as the 36mm would be too small __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

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