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WJGESQ · 13 December 2018, 01:15 PM

If it were between 5-7.5k and your choices were a black face ExplorerII and a date just -blue dial, as a gift for a business associate--in his very early sixties--but adventurous-which is best? Wears suits often.

Laszlo · 13 December 2018, 01:19 PM

DJ all the way. He'd be able to wear it more often. The Explorer II 42mm is not a dress-up watch. But one fine weekend or daily (I don't wear suits.)

huncho · 13 December 2018, 01:19 PM

datejust

Roger Lococco · 13 December 2018, 01:22 PM

DJ

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Chilly Coconut · 13 December 2018, 01:23 PM

DJ, without a doubt.

lenfried29 · 13 December 2018, 01:25 PM

If it was me I would go with ExpII. But in your example DJ blue dial is better choice. Ask him before buying to make sure.

Justinmg · 13 December 2018, 01:25 PM

Dj

mui.richard · 13 December 2018, 01:34 PM

Datejust, 110%!

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robmack · 13 December 2018, 01:35 PM

I agree with DJ. Classy.

watchwatcher · 13 December 2018, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

If it were between 5-7.5k and your choices were a black face ExplorerII and a date just -blue dial, as a gift for a business associate--in his very early sixties--but adventurous-which is best? Wears suits often.

Unless the other guys are in their 60's, you need to listen to me.

EXP2 hands down.

chicagonoob · 13 December 2018, 01:37 PM

Get the DJ 41 non-fluted on oyster - very versatile

Roll X · 13 December 2018, 01:38 PM

The Explorer ii looks absolutely wonderful regardless of what you're wearing.
It's 2018. Choose the Explorer and disregard obsolite watch rules.

77T · 13 December 2018, 01:45 PM

I’m guessing the 39mm Explorer is best choice but you skipped that one.

It’s a natural choice as a subdued Adventure watch that looks fine with a suit. Tell him the story of Edmund Hillary and how this is the continuation of that lineage.

The black dial, smooth bezel and sized midway twixt a 36mm DJ and a 42mm Expl. II just makes more sense to me...

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dwjez14 · 13 December 2018, 01:45 PM

Datejust timeless

arinsd · 13 December 2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagonoob

Get the DJ 41 non-fluted on oyster - very versatile

T H I S!

He hit the nail on the head.

HogwldFLTR · 13 December 2018, 02:28 PM

New Exp 1, DJ41, OP, and Air-King are the ones that fit in the price range.

-lenny- · 13 December 2018, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I’m guessing the 39mm Explorer is best choice but you skipped that one.

It’s a natural choice as a subdued Adventure watch that looks fine with a suit. Tell him the story of Edmund Hillary and how this is the continuation of that lineage.

The black dial, smooth bezel and sized midway twixt a 36mm DJ and a 42mm Expl. II just makes more sense to me...

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This.

AdamG · 13 December 2018, 02:32 PM

DJ 36mm

Tools · 13 December 2018, 03:06 PM

Explorer II for sure.

Nobody adventurous would be caught dead with a DJ..

Betterthere · 13 December 2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagonoob

Get the DJ 41 non-fluted on oyster - very versatile

Right answer ..i'm 67 and wear mine almost daily

DP63 · 13 December 2018, 07:13 PM

I bought an OP39 with blue dial specifically for my 60's (not long to go now) with a view to it being my one watch for all occasions, dress up, dress down, and cost of ownership a none-issue. Any of the watches you mention would be a fantastic gift, the black dial of the Exp being more subtle compared to the blue of the DJ in my opinion, depending on the gentlemans tendancy to wear colours less muted or not.

beshannon · 13 December 2018, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Explorer II for sure.

Nobody adventurous would be caught dead with a DJ..

Agreed.

I do not like the Datejust at all. I would hope someone would never gift me one.

watchwatcher · 13 December 2018, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Explorer II for sure.

Nobody adventurous would be caught dead with a DJ..

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Agreed.

I do not like the Datejust at all. I would hope someone would never gift me one.

Yes!

V25V · 13 December 2018, 11:51 PM

DJ

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Colin10101 · 14 December 2018, 12:43 AM

36DJ on jubilee

JR16 · 14 December 2018, 12:53 AM

How big are his wrists? If 6.75 inch or smaller, then the exp2 might be too big and if so he may never wear it.

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adawil2002 · 14 December 2018, 01:05 AM

Blue DateJust.

GradyPhilpott · 14 December 2018, 01:43 AM

Age should not be the deciding factor, even if it is an important one.

I would think that the recipient would be thrilled with either, but the watch that most fits the man's lifestyle would be best.

Personally, I just don't think that you can go wrong with a DateJust in a case where there might be some doubt.

A DJ goes with everything, although a black dial would be more versatile, in my humble judgement.

I'm 69 years old, by the way.

Daveh3196 · 14 December 2018, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I’m guessing the 39mm Explorer is best choice but you skipped that one.

It’s a natural choice as a subdued Adventure watch that looks fine with a suit. Tell him the story of Edmund Hillary and how this is the continuation of that lineage.

The black dial, smooth bezel and sized midway twixt a 36mm DJ and a 42mm Expl. II just makes more sense to me...

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THIS ^^^^ without question...

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CoveWatch · 14 December 2018, 04:49 AM

Based on your description, I'd go DJ also!

13 December 2018, 01:15 PM	#1
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Rolex In Your 60s If it were between 5-7.5k and your choices were a black face ExplorerII and a date just -blue dial, as a gift for a business associate--in his very early sixties--but adventurous-which is best? Wears suits often.

13 December 2018, 01:19 PM	#2
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,856	DJ all the way. He'd be able to wear it more often. The Explorer II 42mm is not a dress-up watch. But one fine weekend or daily (I don't wear suits.) __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

13 December 2018, 01:22 PM	#4
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,850	DJ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

13 December 2018, 01:25 PM	#7
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13 December 2018, 01:45 PM	#13
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,714	Rolex In Your 60s I’m guessing the 39mm Explorer is best choice but you skipped that one. It’s a natural choice as a subdued Adventure watch that looks fine with a suit. Tell him the story of Edmund Hillary and how this is the continuation of that lineage. The black dial, smooth bezel and sized midway twixt a 36mm DJ and a 42mm Expl. II just makes more sense to me... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 December 2018, 01:19 PM	#3
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,330	datejust

13 December 2018, 01:23 PM	#5
Chilly Coconut Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Posts: 558	DJ, without a doubt.

13 December 2018, 01:25 PM	#6
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	If it was me I would go with ExpII. But in your example DJ blue dial is better choice. Ask him before buying to make sure.

13 December 2018, 01:34 PM	#8
mui.richard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 673	Datejust, 110%! Sent from my Mi MIX 2S using Tapatalk

13 December 2018, 01:35 PM	#9
robmack "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Robert Location: Toronto Posts: 45	I agree with DJ. Classy.

13 December 2018, 01:37 PM	#11
chicagonoob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Brian Location: SE Mitten Watch: ing with interest Posts: 170	Get the DJ 41 non-fluted on oyster - very versatile

13 December 2018, 01:38 PM	#12
Roll X Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 103	The Explorer ii looks absolutely wonderful regardless of what you're wearing. It's 2018. Choose the Explorer and disregard obsolite watch rules.

13 December 2018, 01:45 PM	#14
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,380	Datejust timeless

13 December 2018, 02:28 PM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	New Exp 1, DJ41, OP, and Air-King are the ones that fit in the price range. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 December 2018, 02:32 PM	#18
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	DJ 36mm

13 December 2018, 03:06 PM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,044	Explorer II for sure. Nobody adventurous would be caught dead with a DJ.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 December 2018, 07:13 PM	#21
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	I bought an OP39 with blue dial specifically for my 60's (not long to go now) with a view to it being my one watch for all occasions, dress up, dress down, and cost of ownership a none-issue. Any of the watches you mention would be a fantastic gift, the black dial of the Exp being more subtle compared to the blue of the DJ in my opinion, depending on the gentlemans tendancy to wear colours less muted or not. __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

13 December 2018, 11:51 PM	#24
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	DJ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

14 December 2018, 12:43 AM	#25
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	36DJ on jubilee __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

14 December 2018, 12:53 AM	#26
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	How big are his wrists? If 6.75 inch or smaller, then the exp2 might be too big and if so he may never wear it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

14 December 2018, 01:43 AM	#28
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Age should not be the deciding factor, even if it is an important one. I would think that the recipient would be thrilled with either, but the watch that most fits the man's lifestyle would be best. Personally, I just don't think that you can go wrong with a DateJust in a case where there might be some doubt. A DJ goes with everything, although a black dial would be more versatile, in my humble judgement. I'm 69 years old, by the way. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

14 December 2018, 04:49 AM	#30
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Based on your description, I'd go DJ also!

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