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1 December 2016, 08:17 AM
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first Rolex
Need opinion.
Cant decide between Explorer II (white dial) or DJ 16234 Oyster (white dial) Thoughts? Steve |
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1 December 2016, 08:22 AM
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Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
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I'll take the EXP2.
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1 December 2016, 08:24 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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Welcome to TRF.
These are two completely different watches in terms of how they wear and functionality. Any insights into what you want in a watch? |
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1 December 2016, 09:34 AM
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Real Name: Alex
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EXII gets my vote as well
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1 December 2016, 09:40 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: 114060 Sub-C
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I prefer the DJ - and will probably make that my next watch.
Either white or blue dial, white gold bezel, stick indicators. We have similar tastes. Explorer II is way more popular here though. We look forward to seeing plenty of photos once you decide! |
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1 December 2016, 09:41 AM
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1 December 2016, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Alan
Location: NoVA
Watch: 42mm Polar Exp II
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The best way to find out is to try them both on and see what speaks to you more.
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1 December 2016, 12:13 PM
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Real Name: Jason
Location: MS
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My vote is for the exp II as well
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1 December 2016, 12:14 PM
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EXII is a great choice!
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1 December 2016, 01:33 PM
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I'd go for the explorer as well.
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1 December 2016, 01:48 PM
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Real Name: Joe
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I remember buying a 36mm DJ after wearing 40mm watches for many years and I just couldn't get used to the size. Had to flip it in the end. For that reason I'd pick the exp ii. Size matters, lol!!!
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1 December 2016, 01:58 PM
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Real Name: Mike
Location: Pacific Northwest
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Ex II
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1 December 2016, 01:58 PM
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Welcome to TRF
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1 December 2016, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Silicon Valley
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Posts: 4,182
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Explorer
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1 December 2016, 02:09 PM
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6 digit exp 2 vs 5 digit DJ or 5 digit vs 5 digit? DJ with sticks, romans, arabics, diamonds? For a 6 digit exp2 vs 5 digit DJ you could probably buy a DJ and 5 digit ExpII for the price of the 6 digit Exp2. Definitely need some more information to help with this one.
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1 December 2016, 02:17 PM
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1 December 2016, 02:31 PM
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Real Name: Allan
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Ex2
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1 December 2016, 02:38 PM
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DJ is a great all round piece, from suit to beach
if you never dress formally the exp is just as versatile which is why i went with it but if you wear a suit would take the DJ
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1 December 2016, 02:38 PM
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I would go with a SUB C!
But if it's between those two, then 216570 Exp2 all the way! Best of luck - I just bought my first Rolex and it has been a fantastic journey and experience. Bryant |
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1 December 2016, 03:38 PM
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Real Name: Steve
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Welcome to TRF. You have to ask yourself, are you a sporty more casual guy? Or a more dressy guy? If sporty & casual, EXii. Dressy, DJ. The great thing about the EXii, imho, it can dress up just as easy as it can dress down. My vote, EXii. Keep us posted!
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1 December 2016, 04:28 PM
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Real Name: Mahdil Khatib
Location: UAE
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Go for Exp II. It has all the things that you may be looking for. I know you will enjoy it
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1 December 2016, 04:37 PM
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Another vote for exp2
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1 December 2016, 05:28 PM
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Definitely the Explorer.
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2 December 2016, 12:17 AM
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2 December 2016, 12:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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I have just recently entered the world of Rolex by buying my first - a polar Explorer II 16570 (prior version, 40mm), and I'm very happy I did. Although I only had the pleasure of wearing it for about a week then sent it off to the Rolex service center and have been patiently waiting for a month, hoping to get the call any day now. Can't wait to have it back on my wrist! I travel quite a bit for business, so for me there is so much functionality with the second time zone. And when not travelling for business, I'm also a pilot so I'll keep the second time zone set at Zulu time. And on top of it all, it can dress up to a suit easily, or all the way down with Nato's very well, and it looks great all around. As you'll hear repeatedly, buy the seller first - in my case I went with DavidSW and highly recommend him. Good luck!
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2 December 2016, 02:51 AM
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Explorer..
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2 December 2016, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Tom
Location: New Jersey
Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP
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Explorer
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2 December 2016, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brooklyn USA
Watch: Daytona
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Explorer II, you won't regret it!
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4 December 2016, 10:05 PM
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Start with the classic Sub or GMT
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5 December 2016, 01:24 AM
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Real Name: Clive
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Exp II (216570) no doubt
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