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BogdanS · 16 April 2020, 08:20 AM

Hello, everyone!

My wife and I are expecting our first baby, a boy, sometime around the 20th of May. Along with her push present, I somehow managed to squeeze and hide a watch gift in the same phrase.

Contacted my AD and was presented the following options:

a) 216570 EXPLORER 2, black dial - US$ 8,700

b) 126300 Date Just 41, silver roman numeral on blue dial and jubilee bracelet - US$ 8,250

c) 126300 Date Just 41, green roman numeral on grey dial and jubilee bracelet - US$ 8,250

d) 126334 Date Just 41, WG fluted bezel, Green roman numeral on grey dial and oyster bracelet - US$ 10,100

Some background:
- Operating a construction company, my usual outfit and business are quite casual. On special dressy moments I wear my JLC Master Ultra Thin.
- Other watches in my collection: IWC Big Ingenieur, Coke GMT 16710, SD43. Being a rather big guy with solid wrist, the SD43 is my main watch, followed by the Ingenieur. This leaves the 16710 somehow neglected, one of the reasons for which I might consider to part with it sometime in the future.

Along with the joy and happiness our baby will soon bring, this is my struggle and the burden that I’m carrying these days (joke) and this is where your help and advice would be highly appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to read this rather lenghty issue.

Cheers,
B.

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MattyIce3285 · 16 April 2020, 08:27 AM

I think the Explorer II would be a good option that matches excellently with business casual.

Zoomerang · 16 April 2020, 08:30 AM

First of all, congratulations on the baby "incoming", that's the best of all incomings...

I'm biased but I'd go for the Explorer II followed by the DJ41 blue dial. Since you have a large wrist, I think you will like the size of the Explorer II.

All are great options though.

Rolexavidfan · 16 April 2020, 08:31 AM

My vote would be the Exp 2 to go along with your casual look given that you plan to retire the 16710. Also note that the DJ41 wears almost like a 39mm watch.

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sp006 · 16 April 2020, 08:38 AM

Took out some blue label for my black dial delivery and couldn't be happier.

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Odie-r · 16 April 2020, 08:42 AM

Explorer II it is!

Cru Jones · 16 April 2020, 08:45 AM

Many congrats!

As for the watch, I’d mark the occasion with a DJ over an Exp 2. That blue dial would go well with a baby boy. Plus, I think the watch better fits your collection.

Greg 59 · 16 April 2020, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyIce3285

I think the Explorer II would be a good option that matches excellently with business casual.

I'll second that

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aguila9 · 16 April 2020, 09:09 AM

I'm partially the DJ blue dial. It compliments your collection.

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Wck88 · 16 April 2020, 09:26 AM

Explorer. Congratulations too

barneb10 · 16 April 2020, 09:27 AM

congrats!

Egomez · 16 April 2020, 09:27 AM

Congratulations

MichelleP · 16 April 2020, 09:32 AM

Another vote for the Explorer II

watchmework · 16 April 2020, 09:34 AM

Explorer.

Ntoz · 16 April 2020, 09:40 AM

I'd go for Explorer.

kieselguhr · 16 April 2020, 09:46 AM

Congratulations on the newborn!!

Ohh I guess congratulations on whichever watch you pick too.

Bladeshot · 16 April 2020, 09:48 AM

Congrats

. Based on collection, casual attire and your wrist, 216570 is the way to go.

DoctorA · 16 April 2020, 09:59 AM

Congratulations! The blue dial DJ gets my vote! More versatile and the jubilee bracelet is another level!

Theoffice · 16 April 2020, 10:29 AM

Exp 2 for the win

Psmith · 16 April 2020, 10:38 AM

Forum lore says that the answer is always Exp II

GGGMT · 16 April 2020, 10:47 AM

X2. Easy.

Mazels on the baby!!

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AJM914 · 16 April 2020, 10:50 AM

Exp 2! Congrats on the baby!

johnorpheus · 16 April 2020, 10:55 AM

Tough call between the Explorer and the DJ Blue Dial, but I'm actually a big fan of the smooth bezel/jubilee combo, so I think that particular DJ would be my pick.

lcs77 · 16 April 2020, 11:26 AM

Exp 2

AF_Rob · 16 April 2020, 11:33 AM

Another vote for the ExII.

underdog33 · 16 April 2020, 11:42 AM

Congrats on the new addition to the family! I vote for the Explorer 2

samuel019 · 16 April 2020, 11:47 AM

Obviously I’m biased lol. You can imagine my pick

Chewbacca · 16 April 2020, 11:52 AM

Tough?

Exp2

8 days a week.

Congrats on the baby.

brandrea · 16 April 2020, 11:57 AM

Congratulations on the new addition to your family

I’d love to say Datejust, but for some reason they never seem last with me. I’d love to own the Explorer though, seems to suit your style from what you’ve described

brmott · 16 April 2020, 11:59 AM

I also am a large guy with 8” wrists. I had an Exp 2 prior to my SD43. The Exp 2 was a great size, I actually miss it sometimes.

16 April 2020, 08:20 AM	#1
BogdanS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: EUROPE Posts: 867	INCOMING... tough choice: EXPLORER 2 vs DJ41 Hello, everyone! My wife and I are expecting our first baby, a boy, sometime around the 20th of May. Along with her push present, I somehow managed to squeeze and hide a watch gift in the same phrase. Contacted my AD and was presented the following options: a) 216570 EXPLORER 2, black dial - US$ 8,700 b) 126300 Date Just 41, silver roman numeral on blue dial and jubilee bracelet - US$ 8,250 c) 126300 Date Just 41, green roman numeral on grey dial and jubilee bracelet - US$ 8,250 d) 126334 Date Just 41, WG fluted bezel, Green roman numeral on grey dial and oyster bracelet - US$ 10,100 Some background: - Operating a construction company, my usual outfit and business are quite casual. On special dressy moments I wear my JLC Master Ultra Thin. - Other watches in my collection: IWC Big Ingenieur, Coke GMT 16710, SD43. Being a rather big guy with solid wrist, the SD43 is my main watch, followed by the Ingenieur. This leaves the 16710 somehow neglected, one of the reasons for which I might consider to part with it sometime in the future. Along with the joy and happiness our baby will soon bring, this is my struggle and the burden that I’m carrying these days (joke) and this is where your help and advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read this rather lenghty issue. Cheers, B. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 April 2020, 08:31 AM	#4
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,569	My vote would be the Exp 2 to go along with your casual look given that you plan to retire the 16710. Also note that the DJ41 wears almost like a 39mm watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

16 April 2020, 08:42 AM	#6
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Explorer II it is! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

16 April 2020, 09:48 AM	#17
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,726	Congrats. Based on collection, casual attire and your wrist, 216570 is the way to go. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

16 April 2020, 09:59 AM	#18
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Congratulations! The blue dial DJ gets my vote! More versatile and the jubilee bracelet is another level! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

16 April 2020, 08:27 AM	#2
MattyIce3285 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: TN Watch: BLNR Posts: 123	I think the Explorer II would be a good option that matches excellently with business casual.

16 April 2020, 08:30 AM	#3
Zoomerang 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 580	First of all, congratulations on the baby "incoming", that's the best of all incomings... I'm biased but I'd go for the Explorer II followed by the DJ41 blue dial. Since you have a large wrist, I think you will like the size of the Explorer II. All are great options though.

16 April 2020, 08:38 AM	#5
sp006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: New York Posts: 699	Took out some blue label for my black dial delivery and couldn't be happier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 April 2020, 08:45 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,529	Many congrats! As for the watch, I’d mark the occasion with a DJ over an Exp 2. That blue dial would go well with a baby boy. Plus, I think the watch better fits your collection.

16 April 2020, 09:09 AM	#9
aguila9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Lower Hudon River Posts: 112	I'm partially the DJ blue dial. It compliments your collection. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

16 April 2020, 09:26 AM	#10
Wck88 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: USA Posts: 122	Explorer. Congratulations too

16 April 2020, 09:27 AM	#11
barneb10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 379	congrats!

16 April 2020, 09:27 AM	#12
Egomez Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 32	Congratulations

16 April 2020, 09:32 AM	#13
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,135	Another vote for the Explorer II

16 April 2020, 09:34 AM	#14
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Explorer.

16 April 2020, 09:40 AM	#15
Ntoz Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 273	I'd go for Explorer.

16 April 2020, 09:46 AM	#16
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,455	Congratulations on the newborn!! Ohh I guess congratulations on whichever watch you pick too.

16 April 2020, 10:29 AM	#19
Theoffice "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Canadaland Watch: Chnr, hulk, sub d Posts: 135	Exp 2 for the win

16 April 2020, 10:38 AM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Forum lore says that the answer is always Exp II __________________

16 April 2020, 10:47 AM	#21
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,087	X2. Easy. Mazels on the baby!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 April 2020, 10:50 AM	#22
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Exp 2! Congrats on the baby! __________________

16 April 2020, 10:55 AM	#23
johnorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: all of them Posts: 1,259	Tough call between the Explorer and the DJ Blue Dial, but I'm actually a big fan of the smooth bezel/jubilee combo, so I think that particular DJ would be my pick.

16 April 2020, 11:26 AM	#24
lcs77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 438	Exp 2 __________________ 116515LN - 116600 SD4K - 116710BLNR Batman - 116610LV Hulk - 16013 Datejust - 116500LN Black - 116500LN White - 126710BLRO Pepsi - 126610LV - 126711CHNR - 124300 Green - PAM 1223 - 226570 Black

16 April 2020, 11:33 AM	#25
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,513	Another vote for the ExII.

16 April 2020, 11:42 AM	#26
underdog33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 319	Congrats on the new addition to the family! I vote for the Explorer 2

16 April 2020, 11:52 AM	#28
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Tough? Exp2 8 days a week. Congrats on the baby.

16 April 2020, 11:57 AM	#29
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,901	Congratulations on the new addition to your family I’d love to say Datejust, but for some reason they never seem last with me. I’d love to own the Explorer though, seems to suit your style from what you’ve described

16 April 2020, 11:59 AM	#30
brmott "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Bryan Location: Tulsa, OK Watch: Rolex SubC Posts: 159	I also am a large guy with 8” wrists. I had an Exp 2 prior to my SD43. The Exp 2 was a great size, I actually miss it sometimes.

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