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Datejust 81 59.56%
Oyster Perpetual 14 10.29%
Explorer 41 30.15%
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Old 30 December 2019, 09:50 PM   #1
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Which do you prefer?

Which one do you like best?
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All three actually have the same diameter. About 39mm, although they officially say the Datejust is 41mm.

PS. I like the Datejust in this configuration. Striated bezel and jubilee
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Old 30 December 2019, 09:51 PM   #2
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DJ beautiful watch!
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Old 30 December 2019, 09:54 PM   #3
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I prefer the Date Just as I think it is versatile watch that can be dressed up or down depending on what you want to do.
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Old 30 December 2019, 09:57 PM   #4
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I prefer the Date Just as I think it is versatile watch that can be dressed up or down depending on what you want to do.


Without doubt DJ.

I love the black dial.

I have the blue smooth in jubilee, but love all of them, to me they look best on jubilee, and probably WH bezel.


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Old 30 December 2019, 10:00 PM   #5
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DJ. Can always get the less dressy one with a smooth bezel (noticing the others have smooth as options)


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Old 30 December 2019, 10:05 PM   #6
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Equal money, I’d go DJ.

But given the real world pricing differences, I think the OP is a heck of a great watch! I have the white and love it.

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Old 30 December 2019, 10:22 PM   #7
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Without doubt DJ.

I love the black dial.

I have the blue smooth in jubilee, but love all of them, to me they look best on jubilee, and probably WH bezel.


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Black, white, or blue. You cannot go wrong with a DJ.
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Old 30 December 2019, 10:24 PM   #8
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That Bezel on DJ
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Old 30 December 2019, 10:33 PM   #9
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Depends on intended wear ...................

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Old 30 December 2019, 10:39 PM   #10
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DJ41 for me, thought the Jubilee and fluted was too much but it really works, blue dial is my top choice.
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Old 30 December 2019, 10:51 PM   #11
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None of those are on my radar, but they are probably the only ones available at the AD
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Old 30 December 2019, 10:57 PM   #12
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Although there are so many factors that go into this decision (what else do you have in your collection, what is it intended for, lifestyle, etc) I will give you my take.

I would go for the DJ. It is the perfect one and only watch for any collection. The configuration you have is classic and perfect. It wears well and has enough sparkle for a classy situation, and enough of a "sports" look to be casual with shorts and a t-shirt. Depending on your wrist size, I would go 41 or 36 (I do find the 36mm size classy) but for me, I would pick the DJ out of these options.
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Old 30 December 2019, 11:00 PM   #13
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Datejust because of the bracelet.
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Old 30 December 2019, 11:16 PM   #14
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DJ
But smooth and jubilee
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Old 30 December 2019, 11:51 PM   #15
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Old 31 December 2019, 12:31 AM   #16
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For that “look” my fav is dd40
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Old 31 December 2019, 12:35 AM   #17
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I prefer the Explorer between those choices. I'm a tee and jeans kinda guy, so it better suits my style.
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Old 31 December 2019, 12:50 AM   #18
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Explorer for me - prefer the more casual/sportier vibes
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Old 31 December 2019, 12:59 AM   #19
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with smooth bezel and oyster, i'd go explorer.
but i voted DJ, just for the bezel\bracelet options.
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Old 31 December 2019, 01:03 AM   #20
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Honestly, of those three, I'm really impressed with the OP.

It's just a very clean, refined look.
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Old 31 December 2019, 01:03 AM   #21
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Old 31 December 2019, 01:04 AM   #22
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I picked up the Explorer and never looked back. Great watch. Can't go wrong with any of those choices though.

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Old 31 December 2019, 01:06 AM   #23
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Number two... The Jubilee with the fluted bezel is a bit much for me and the Explorer is bloated since they moved to 39mm. The OP is perfect just the way it is.


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Old 31 December 2019, 01:07 AM   #24
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It is a pity that our beloved 116900 Airking is not an option to choose :)
Voted DJ because of the date function.
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Old 31 December 2019, 01:08 AM   #25
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The Datejust is the "Rolex" to most of the world. Instantly recognized, options in size, dial, and bracelet. Can't go wrong with the Classic.
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Old 31 December 2019, 01:09 AM   #26
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The DJ, dressier, date and jubilee

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Old 31 December 2019, 01:13 AM   #27
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Old 31 December 2019, 01:14 AM   #28
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I prefer the Datejust. It is a classic.
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Old 31 December 2019, 01:19 AM   #29
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DJ fluted with Oyster. Not a big fan of the jubilee


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Old 31 December 2019, 01:33 AM   #30
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All beautiful, all essentially do the same thing. Explorer for me though, if only owing one piece as I think it to be the most versatile/best blend of sport and class.
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