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heonrlx · 27 October 2023, 03:27 AM

I would really like to know what the members thought of the title. I am on the search for a 36mm beater, and would be so grateful for some input.. thank you!!

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Michael1968 · 27 October 2023, 03:31 AM

Explorer I 36 would be my pick

Calatrava r · 27 October 2023, 03:49 AM

Anyone with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. It will show far less scratches.

Agamemnon · 27 October 2023, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael1968

explorer i 36 would be my pick

+1

cdmorenot · 27 October 2023, 03:59 AM

The obvious answer is EXP I ... BUT my beater, for a while, was a 36mm DJ TT - The Jubilee hides scratches better than anything and the thing is insanely versatile.

The EXP is my favorite watch of all time though.

Podmornica · 27 October 2023, 04:08 AM

Day Date obviously! The name itself suggests - Day and date for each day of the week.

travisb · 27 October 2023, 04:10 AM

Exp 1 or OP 36.

AnthonyMX · 27 October 2023, 04:12 AM

Explorer I all day - but also works well with a black tie. unless you need a date, which a black datejust also works well as a beater.

brandrea · 27 October 2023, 04:14 AM

I don’t relate to the “beater” term, but as a daily, the OP or Explorer fly under the radar

enjoythemusic · 27 October 2023, 04:15 AM

Explorer 1, OP 36, or Date-Just.

996marty · 27 October 2023, 04:38 AM

For me it has to be the Explorer

jgottsman11 · 27 October 2023, 04:40 AM

Day Date. Lifes too short to wear a boring watch

Phwtch1 · 27 October 2023, 04:44 AM

+1... The Explorer is just it for me.

Rollei35 · 27 October 2023, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Day Date. Lifes too short to wear a boring watch

It's presumptuous that day-date is not boring.

zi464 · 27 October 2023, 04:50 AM

Easy EXP 1

KatGirl · 27 October 2023, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Day Date. Lifes too short to wear a boring watch

A Day Date is hardly a beater…. OP, you need this, though I don’t consider it a beater, either.

Kat

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SaddleSC · 27 October 2023, 04:57 AM

I have both a 36mm Explorer and Datejust Fluted Jubilee and if I could only keep one as a daily, I would probably choose the DJ36. It has a little extra flash and feels a bit more special, but can still be dressed up or down to fit the purpose:)

WatchTimes · 27 October 2023, 05:18 AM

DD
But if you can't swing that Id go for a DJ on Jub with a Fluted Bezel.
The 36 mm Exp is a nice watch but I own 8 Rolex Watches and the Exp is not one of them.
I mostly daily wore a 36 mm DJ for probably 15 years before I started adding more watches to the hoard.

DannyO · 27 October 2023, 05:29 AM

Even though I own a vintage Explorer I still can not commit to making it a beater. You should consider the Black Bay 36. It would be a great beater. It looks good on leather or Nato, has the cool smiley face on the dial and is reasonably priced.

espanol · 27 October 2023, 05:33 AM

Not sure about the comments around hiding scratches. Why hide them?

Explorer 36mm gets my vote. It's a perfect watch.

DJH1977 · 27 October 2023, 05:34 AM

Day date for me

Law52 · 27 October 2023, 05:57 AM

If a true beater, I went with the 39mm Explorer MK II. That’s the purpose, if working around the house, or at the place in the country, it’s what I wear. Just last weekend hit the bracelet on some cinderblock edges. Put some minor scratches on it, no big deal. Have already scraped up the crystal edge. No big deal, because it’s a true beater watch.
Have my others to wear when out and about and I want to wear something nice.

Wee-Willie · 27 October 2023, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollei35

It's presumptuous that day-date is not boring.

A Day Date is a classic & Never Boring!

slide13 · 27 October 2023, 06:13 AM

Any of the 36mm models work really.

Having had the the OP and Exp I, albeit in 39mm, along with an older 5 digit 36mm DJ (oyster smooth bezel) I would go with a DJ for an everyday watch. I find date useful, so that's part of it. Have to be okay with the polished surfaces getting scratched up, but I don't mind that really.

TimeAZ · 27 October 2023, 06:23 AM

dj36, in any configuration that suits your liking

javier · 27 October 2023, 07:30 AM

The explorer 1 seems smaller in the wrist than others 36 mm Rolex watches. I do not know why

matthew P · 27 October 2023, 02:30 PM

For daily wear this one is hard to beat

..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

jb335 · 27 October 2023, 02:45 PM

I’d say Explorer but I love everyone saying a 36 DD. That is a bad-ass answer. Respect.

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Alphaguy · 27 October 2023, 03:26 PM

When it comes to 36mm Rolex daily beaters, a popular choice is the Rolex Datejust. It's versatile, reliable, and looks great for everyday wear.

KatGirl · 27 October 2023, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javier

The explorer 1 seems smaller in the wrist than others 36 mm Rolex watches. I do not know why

It’s true. It wears smaller than my OP 36.

Kat

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27 October 2023, 03:27 AM	#1
heonrlx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Munich Posts: 28	What is the best 36mm Rolex daily beater? I would really like to know what the members thought of the title. I am on the search for a 36mm beater, and would be so grateful for some input.. thank you!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2023, 03:59 AM	#5
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,412	The obvious answer is EXP I ... BUT my beater, for a while, was a 36mm DJ TT - The Jubilee hides scratches better than anything and the thing is insanely versatile. The EXP is my favorite watch of all time though. __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

27 October 2023, 04:15 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,840	Explorer 1, OP 36, or Date-Just. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 October 2023, 04:40 AM	#12
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: JG Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: President Posts: 1,318	Day Date. Lifes too short to wear a boring watch __________________ 5164R Aquanaut 228235 Olive Day Date 18238 Champagne Day Date

27 October 2023, 04:57 AM	#17
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	I have both a 36mm Explorer and Datejust Fluted Jubilee and if I could only keep one as a daily, I would probably choose the DJ36. It has a little extra flash and feels a bit more special, but can still be dressed up or down to fit the purpose:) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

27 October 2023, 03:31 AM	#2
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Explorer I 36 would be my pick

27 October 2023, 03:49 AM	#3
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,763	Anyone with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. It will show far less scratches.

27 October 2023, 04:08 AM	#6
Podmornica Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: EU Posts: 806	Day Date obviously! The name itself suggests - Day and date for each day of the week.

27 October 2023, 04:10 AM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,539	Exp 1 or OP 36.

27 October 2023, 04:12 AM	#8
AnthonyMX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 91	Explorer I all day - but also works well with a black tie. unless you need a date, which a black datejust also works well as a beater.

27 October 2023, 04:14 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,706	I don’t relate to the “beater” term, but as a daily, the OP or Explorer fly under the radar

27 October 2023, 04:38 AM	#11
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 3,108	For me it has to be the Explorer

27 October 2023, 04:44 AM	#13
Phwtch1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 130	+1... The Explorer is just it for me.

27 October 2023, 04:50 AM	#15
zi464 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: us Posts: 218	Easy EXP 1

27 October 2023, 05:18 AM	#18
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,587	DD But if you can't swing that Id go for a DJ on Jub with a Fluted Bezel. The 36 mm Exp is a nice watch but I own 8 Rolex Watches and the Exp is not one of them. I mostly daily wore a 36 mm DJ for probably 15 years before I started adding more watches to the hoard. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

27 October 2023, 05:29 AM	#19
DannyO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Danny Location: Charleston WV Watch: 116622 14060 Posts: 106	Even though I own a vintage Explorer I still can not commit to making it a beater. You should consider the Black Bay 36. It would be a great beater. It looks good on leather or Nato, has the cool smiley face on the dial and is reasonably priced.

27 October 2023, 05:33 AM	#20
espanol 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST, EAT Watch: Trusty Explorer Posts: 933	Not sure about the comments around hiding scratches. Why hide them? Explorer 36mm gets my vote. It's a perfect watch.

27 October 2023, 05:34 AM	#21
DJH1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 407	Day date for me

27 October 2023, 05:57 AM	#22
Law52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Texas Watch: Hmmmm Posts: 214	If a true beater, I went with the 39mm Explorer MK II. That’s the purpose, if working around the house, or at the place in the country, it’s what I wear. Just last weekend hit the bracelet on some cinderblock edges. Put some minor scratches on it, no big deal. Have already scraped up the crystal edge. No big deal, because it’s a true beater watch. Have my others to wear when out and about and I want to wear something nice.

27 October 2023, 06:13 AM	#24
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 953	Any of the 36mm models work really. Having had the the OP and Exp I, albeit in 39mm, along with an older 5 digit 36mm DJ (oyster smooth bezel) I would go with a DJ for an everyday watch. I find date useful, so that's part of it. Have to be okay with the polished surfaces getting scratched up, but I don't mind that really.

27 October 2023, 06:23 AM	#25
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,186	dj36, in any configuration that suits your liking __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

27 October 2023, 07:30 AM	#26
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 782	The explorer 1 seems smaller in the wrist than others 36 mm Rolex watches. I do not know why

27 October 2023, 02:30 PM	#27
matthew P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 330	For daily wear this one is hard to beat ..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

27 October 2023, 02:45 PM	#28
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,033	I’d say Explorer but I love everyone saying a 36 DD. That is a bad-ass answer. Respect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2023, 03:26 PM	#29
Alphaguy Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Al Posts: 143	When it comes to 36mm Rolex daily beaters, a popular choice is the Rolex Datejust. It's versatile, reliable, and looks great for everyday wear.

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