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bp1000 · 24 October 2021, 10:16 PM

9 / 10 first buyers pick the DJ. Yes its classic, it has a date, has some wow factor on the jubilee and it feels like a good choice for the money,

Then a few years down the line, you realise the explorer is the perfect steel sports watch for virtually every occasion unless you absolutely must have a date.

At least I did.

Mikeroca · 24 October 2021, 10:40 PM

DJ for me

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1William · 24 October 2021, 10:49 PM

I hate to say both but both. If only one start with the DJ. A lot of bang for the buck.

Keepchasing · 24 October 2021, 10:55 PM

Of those two, DJ for the win.

Wcdhtwn · 25 October 2021, 12:50 AM

If I have to choose one for all occasions then I choose the Explorer. I am dressed casually and do more active things far more often than I’m in a suit doing in a suit things. If that was reverse for me I’d choose the DJ.

rkny · 25 October 2021, 02:48 AM

These kinds of threads are hilarious. It may as well be titled “Name one of these two watches!”

rkny · 25 October 2021, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bp1000

9 / 10 first buyers pick the DJ. Yes its classic, it has a date, has some wow factor on the jubilee and it feels like a good choice for the money,

Then a few years down the line, you realise the explorer is the perfect steel sports watch for virtually every occasion unless you absolutely must have a date.

At least I did.

Amen.

klenboy · 25 October 2021, 02:49 AM

Definitely the DJ.

MichelleP · 25 October 2021, 03:02 AM

Another vote for the DJ

7enderbender · 25 October 2021, 03:43 AM

Explorer, unless you’re over 75 and/or in the mob

beebox · 25 October 2021, 03:46 AM

The DJ looks great on your wrist, can’t go wrong with one.

WestCoastS · 25 October 2021, 04:02 AM

DJ its a classic and the white pops nicely

noshame · 25 October 2021, 08:45 AM

If the Exp was the MkII with lumed 369 it would be an easy decision for me. The DJ41 is a lovely watch but the one thing that doesn't appeal to me are the Arabic numerals used in the chapter ring. I wish Rolex left them out and just used hash marks, like they do for the DJ36. In the end, both are great watches, but as a daily, I'd choose the Explorer.

Oystersteel · 25 October 2021, 08:48 AM

Explorer

Just a guy · 25 October 2021, 12:56 PM

126300
Black dial, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet
-Harry

trippinjimmy · 26 October 2021, 04:19 AM

Dj all day!

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Nickyisrael · 27 October 2021, 12:38 AM

Explorer!

Viking · 27 October 2021, 01:09 AM

Explorer with no hesitation

faz · 27 October 2021, 01:42 AM

Frankly both will work well, DJ more dressy (jubilee) and Exp more casual.

Raj24v · 27 October 2021, 01:43 AM

DJ for me too

Oakley12 · 27 October 2021, 02:11 AM

hands down the DJ. The white is classic and super crisp.

Steph-paul · 27 October 2021, 02:20 AM

Explorer Mk I for me.

Farsh14 · 27 October 2021, 02:48 AM

DJ lol easy

alphadweller · 27 October 2021, 02:51 AM

DJ for me, just a very classy piece, no contest IMHO. The Exp is nice but a touch underwhelming to me.

thefollandgnat · 27 October 2021, 03:18 AM

I've got both and I prefer my DJ.

PrecisionMoment · 27 October 2021, 03:46 AM

I would go with the DJ
White dial is just stunning

ochozacho · 27 October 2021, 04:21 AM

That exact DJ is my next one on the list. Love that one.

onefishtaco · 27 October 2021, 04:24 AM

Explorer is the safe/boring choice, DJ for sure.

Robf52 · 27 October 2021, 04:26 AM

Tough call, but DJ.

Dr.Stu · 27 October 2021, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkny

These kinds of threads are hilarious. It may as well be titled “Name one of these two watches!”

In general, I would agree, but not this time; The OP posted his dress criteria: "mostly dressed in business casual, while still wearing a suit and tie sometimes..." and did post very good wrist-shots of how both watches wear on him. I think it's very fair (even nice) to ask a bunch of Rolex nerds/watch nerds/WIS for an opinion if you want an outside viewpoint.

25 October 2021, 04:02 AM	#72
WestCoastS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Posts: 541	DJ its a classic and the white pops nicely __________________ Submariner 116613LB Blusey Sky Dweller TT Black Dial DD 40 Silver Dial on [[[Yellow Gold]]]

25 October 2021, 08:45 AM	#73
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,536	If the Exp was the MkII with lumed 369 it would be an easy decision for me. The DJ41 is a lovely watch but the one thing that doesn't appeal to me are the Arabic numerals used in the chapter ring. I wish Rolex left them out and just used hash marks, like they do for the DJ36. In the end, both are great watches, but as a daily, I'd choose the Explorer. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Explorer II Polar 226570

27 October 2021, 01:09 AM	#78
Viking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: Michigan Posts: 136	Explorer with no hesitation __________________ GMT Master II BLRO (16710), Explorer II polar (16570), Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Seiko SKX009

27 October 2021, 01:42 AM	#79
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	Frankly both will work well, DJ more dressy (jubilee) and Exp more casual. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

27 October 2021, 04:26 AM	#89
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,677	Tough call, but DJ. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

24 October 2021, 10:16 PM	#61
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,697	9 / 10 first buyers pick the DJ. Yes its classic, it has a date, has some wow factor on the jubilee and it feels like a good choice for the money, Then a few years down the line, you realise the explorer is the perfect steel sports watch for virtually every occasion unless you absolutely must have a date. At least I did.

24 October 2021, 10:40 PM	#62
Mikeroca "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Miami, fl. Posts: 20	DJ for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 October 2021, 10:49 PM	#63
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	I hate to say both but both. If only one start with the DJ. A lot of bang for the buck.

24 October 2021, 10:55 PM	#64
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	Of those two, DJ for the win.

25 October 2021, 12:50 AM	#65
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	If I have to choose one for all occasions then I choose the Explorer. I am dressed casually and do more active things far more often than I’m in a suit doing in a suit things. If that was reverse for me I’d choose the DJ.

25 October 2021, 02:48 AM	#66
rkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NYC at heart Posts: 250	These kinds of threads are hilarious. It may as well be titled “Name one of these two watches!”

25 October 2021, 02:49 AM	#68
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 818	Definitely the DJ.

25 October 2021, 03:02 AM	#69
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,101	Another vote for the DJ

25 October 2021, 03:43 AM	#70
7enderbender "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 905	Explorer, unless you’re over 75 and/or in the mob

25 October 2021, 03:46 AM	#71
beebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 86	The DJ looks great on your wrist, can’t go wrong with one.

25 October 2021, 08:48 AM	#74
Oystersteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: Exp 2/Sub/YM/GV Posts: 716	Explorer

25 October 2021, 12:56 PM	#75
Just a guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 4	126300 Black dial, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet -Harry

26 October 2021, 04:19 AM	#76
trippinjimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: The Good Life Posts: 3,086	Dj all day! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2021, 12:38 AM	#77
Nickyisrael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 70	Explorer!

27 October 2021, 01:43 AM	#80
Raj24v "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: W.London Posts: 60	DJ for me too

27 October 2021, 02:11 AM	#81
Oakley12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: PJ Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 116710 BLNR / DJ41 Posts: 133	hands down the DJ. The white is classic and super crisp.

27 October 2021, 02:20 AM	#82
Steph-paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 430	Explorer Mk I for me.

27 October 2021, 02:48 AM	#83
Farsh14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Watch: The Green Sub Posts: 473	DJ lol easy

27 October 2021, 02:51 AM	#84
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,907	DJ for me, just a very classy piece, no contest IMHO. The Exp is nice but a touch underwhelming to me.

27 October 2021, 03:18 AM	#85
thefollandgnat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: UK Posts: 242	I've got both and I prefer my DJ.

27 October 2021, 03:46 AM	#86
PrecisionMoment "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 138	I would go with the DJ White dial is just stunning

27 October 2021, 04:21 AM	#87
ochozacho "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: KY Posts: 67	That exact DJ is my next one on the list. Love that one.

27 October 2021, 04:24 AM	#88
onefishtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Vancouver Posts: 152	Explorer is the safe/boring choice, DJ for sure.

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