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RedDev · 15 January 2013, 12:38 AM

Hey guys I'm new.

I've browsed several watch forums but never joined.

I graduate next year and my dad will be buying me a djii fluted bezel. I'm not sure which dial yet.

However I was given an award yesterday at university and my mum has decided to let me get a watch. I want a watch that is different to the djii. Something that goes well with a leather jacket I wear a lot. It should be discrete as I will be taking public transport a lot until I graduate. I like the explorer ii black dial and the green sub. What would you choose ? Any other suggestions ?

AK797 · 15 January 2013, 12:40 AM

Exp 2 is OK but if youre a Utd fan Id get the best, a black sub.

mjclark32 · 15 January 2013, 01:02 AM

I'd go sub. LN to be a little more discrete

Armyguy03 · 15 January 2013, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aksing

Exp 2 is OK but if youre a Utd fan Id get the best, a black sub.

Yes, black sub no date. Most people would have no clue, it's cheaper than the Sub date and your DJII would then be your dressier watch.

Htab · 15 January 2013, 01:19 AM

If you like the exp 2, I would go with the sub as a first Rolex. If you decide to get a dj2 get the black roman. Good luck

jay1988 · 15 January 2013, 01:32 AM

There is nothing discrete about a green Sub. The ceramic makes it shiny and people are bound to notice a green watch.

The Explorer II is a good choice. The SubC ND or LN would be great choices as well.

I have the 114060 (no date subc) and will be picking up the smooth bezel DJII black stick dial. Sub and DJII is the perfect all occasion Rolex combination if you ask me.

psv · 15 January 2013, 01:38 AM

If you want discrete, go with the Explorer 1 (214270), 39mm.

jedinite · 15 January 2013, 03:15 AM

Explorer II

Explorer II Freak · 15 January 2013, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jedinite

Explorer II

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RedDev · 15 January 2013, 06:58 AM

Appreciate the comments guys. My issue with the black sub is everyone has them. I have reservations about ceramic. The sub with the metal bezel was a great watch. The extortionate replacement cost is putting me of. The clasp of the new sub with the main body of the old would be nice. I have only tried on the djii. Need to get to my local store and try it. The djii is my favourite But I need a watch to wear with my leaver jacket as the two do not go. I wear tha jacket a lot. Also go hiking and snowboarding a lot and would not want to take the djii there.

Knappo 1307 · 15 January 2013, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

If you want discrete, go with the Explorer 1 (214270), 39mm.

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boywondergq1 · 15 January 2013, 07:28 AM

Please excuse quality of my pic. I would go with a smooth bezel DJ, or DJII.
Seen below is the smooth bezel black stick dial 116200 36mm next to my Omega Speedmaster. I like the Explorer I however since it is missing the date it wouldn't be for me (something I learned through my speedmaster ownership, however it's too beautiful to pass up). The DJ smooth bezel is a little more muted than the fluted bezel variety, and at the same time adds a little bit of dress to the situation.

In my view, another perfect 'all rounder' (other than GMTIIc or Subc) offered by Rolex:

OttoDog · 15 January 2013, 08:07 AM

Another vote for the Explorer I 214270

kilyung · 15 January 2013, 08:20 AM

So you're getting a DJ2 and another watch? 39mm Exp is perfect.

Sam Philip · 15 January 2013, 08:20 AM

I would get the Sub C date

jeffobranovich · 15 January 2013, 08:25 AM

If its your first, I'd say black sub. You're young enough - you'll have penty of time for another in the future.

And · 15 January 2013, 08:32 AM

I would think the black dialled exp II would be perfect with a leather jacket.

GIA516 · 15 January 2013, 08:35 AM

hmm .. to bring on public transportation , what about a g shock?

KateLorey · 16 January 2013, 12:02 PM

Go for the black sub, no question here.

Hairdude1 · 16 January 2013, 01:36 PM

I also say EXI

joe100 · 16 January 2013, 01:58 PM

Explorer 1

15 January 2013, 12:38 AM	#1
RedDev "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 3	Need help deciding. Hey guys I'm new. I've browsed several watch forums but never joined. I graduate next year and my dad will be buying me a djii fluted bezel. I'm not sure which dial yet. However I was given an award yesterday at university and my mum has decided to let me get a watch. I want a watch that is different to the djii. Something that goes well with a leather jacket I wear a lot. It should be discrete as I will be taking public transport a lot until I graduate. I like the explorer ii black dial and the green sub. What would you choose ? Any other suggestions ?

15 January 2013, 01:02 AM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I'd go sub. LN to be a little more discrete __________________

15 January 2013, 03:15 AM	#8
jedinite "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: TC Location: GMT -8 Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 582	Explorer II __________________ Tudor Submariner 76100/Rolex TT Submariner Blue X/Victorinox AirBoss Mach 6/Longines Grande Vitesse/Rolex SeaDweller DeepSea V/ GShock GW-3000B/ Tudor Prince Date 74034/ Rolex ExII 42 WD/ Rolex Submariner 116610 LV/ Tudor Pelagos Blue

15 January 2013, 07:28 AM	#12
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	Please excuse quality of my pic. I would go with a smooth bezel DJ, or DJII. Seen below is the smooth bezel black stick dial 116200 36mm next to my Omega Speedmaster. I like the Explorer I however since it is missing the date it wouldn't be for me (something I learned through my speedmaster ownership, however it's too beautiful to pass up). The DJ smooth bezel is a little more muted than the fluted bezel variety, and at the same time adds a little bit of dress to the situation. In my view, another perfect 'all rounder' (other than GMTIIc or Subc) offered by Rolex: __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

16 January 2013, 01:58 PM	#21
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Explorer 1 __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

15 January 2013, 12:40 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Exp 2 is OK but if youre a Utd fan Id get the best, a black sub.

15 January 2013, 01:19 AM	#5
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	If you like the exp 2, I would go with the sub as a first Rolex. If you decide to get a dj2 get the black roman. Good luck

15 January 2013, 01:32 AM	#6
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	There is nothing discrete about a green Sub. The ceramic makes it shiny and people are bound to notice a green watch. The Explorer II is a good choice. The SubC ND or LN would be great choices as well. I have the 114060 (no date subc) and will be picking up the smooth bezel DJII black stick dial. Sub and DJII is the perfect all occasion Rolex combination if you ask me.

15 January 2013, 01:38 AM	#7
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	If you want discrete, go with the Explorer 1 (214270), 39mm.

15 January 2013, 06:58 AM	#10
RedDev "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 3	Appreciate the comments guys. My issue with the black sub is everyone has them. I have reservations about ceramic. The sub with the metal bezel was a great watch. The extortionate replacement cost is putting me of. The clasp of the new sub with the main body of the old would be nice. I have only tried on the djii. Need to get to my local store and try it. The djii is my favourite But I need a watch to wear with my leaver jacket as the two do not go. I wear tha jacket a lot. Also go hiking and snowboarding a lot and would not want to take the djii there.

15 January 2013, 08:07 AM	#13
OttoDog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Scott Location: DFW, TX, USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 14	Another vote for the Explorer I 214270

15 January 2013, 08:20 AM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	So you're getting a DJ2 and another watch? 39mm Exp is perfect.

15 January 2013, 08:20 AM	#15
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I would get the Sub C date

15 January 2013, 08:25 AM	#16
jeffobranovich "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Watch: Daytona Dreamer Posts: 18	If its your first, I'd say black sub. You're young enough - you'll have penty of time for another in the future.

15 January 2013, 08:32 AM	#17
And "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: Beds Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 198	I would think the black dialled exp II would be perfect with a leather jacket.

15 January 2013, 08:35 AM	#18
GIA516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 215	hmm .. to bring on public transportation , what about a g shock?

16 January 2013, 12:02 PM	#19
KateLorey Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: scottsdale, AZ Posts: 16	Go for the black sub, no question here.

16 January 2013, 01:36 PM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I also say EXI

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