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JElvis · 23 January 2018, 11:48 PM

Morning everyone - I could spend hours writing; however, I will just share a bit of background leading to my most recent acquisition, a 116200. I have had them all (in the stainless sports line); 11610, 116610, 14060, the DJ II, 16710, GMT BLNR and GMT LN, Expy II Polar and Explorer 36. I have had my share of Omegas as well. Nothing really fit quite right, or went perfect with my daily outfits - alternating between suits/dress clothes daily for work to the super casual on weekends. So, after much searching, some flipping, I believe I have found the perfect watch for me. The size is perfection, although it took about a week for my eyes to adjust. My wrist is just 7 inches. For anyone out there struggling with choosing a less-popular model than the beautiful SS sports models, go for it. You will be happy. The legibility, the comfort, the accuracy. I love it. Here are some pictures of my 116200 DJ 36.

JElvis · 23 January 2018, 11:49 PM

Sorry for sideways pics! ugh, i thought I fixed it. Can't seem to get that right. Anyways, enjoy.

worldfamoussam · 24 January 2018, 12:06 AM

I love the roulette wheel!

watchwatcher · 24 January 2018, 12:10 AM

Congrats

cop414 · 24 January 2018, 12:13 AM

Congratulations, it looks great

Gerardus · 24 January 2018, 12:38 AM

Congratz!
(My favourite also and extremely comfortable)

Trek737 · 24 January 2018, 12:42 AM

Lovely... Great choice!

leong33 · 24 January 2018, 12:42 AM

Congrats. If the bracelet is a brush link will be excellent

JElvis · 24 January 2018, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leong33

Congrats. If the bracelet is a brush link will be excellent

yes i thought about that - could be a very cool change to make this even more amazing than it is. I'm assuming my AD could possibly do that in the future..

rmlovett1 · 24 January 2018, 12:57 AM

Great choice! Congrats!

Dennisoul · 24 January 2018, 12:58 AM

Beautiful watch.....I’ve a 116200 and is probably the most comfortable watch to wear I own....36mm looks great....congratulations

Drives550 · 24 January 2018, 01:06 AM

Damnit. I like that a lot. I'm also not finding the perfect watch (currently have a black-dial Oysterquartz, a 16610, and a white dial, arabic Air-King). I like what I have, but in my mind there's something I'd tweak a bit about each of them to get them perfect. Current fave is the Air-King, to my surprise.

All-in then, I've been contemplating the newer long-hand 39mm Explorer, or what you got here (or similar).

OP - Curious - what didn't do it for you on the 36mm Explorer?

JElvis · 24 January 2018, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drives550

Damnit. I like that a lot. I'm also not finding the perfect watch (currently have a black-dial Oysterquartz, a 16610, and a white dial, arabic Air-King). I like what I have, but in my mind there's something I'd tweak a bit about each of them to get them perfect. Current fave is the Air-King, to my surprise.

All-in then, I've been contemplating the newer long-hand 39mm Explorer, or what you got here (or similar).

OP - Curious - what didn't do it for you on the 36mm Explorer?

I needed the date - I loved the size and the look of the 36mm explorer - a true classic in its own right, but for 36mm i prefer the date. I think it completes the package for a daily watch IMHO.

Nothingfancy01 · 24 January 2018, 01:11 AM

Very nice

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uncufunc · 24 January 2018, 01:20 AM

looks fantastic

KeithP · 24 January 2018, 01:20 AM

Awesome piece. Congrats on that and for having such great taste generally

wach16 · 24 January 2018, 01:25 AM

Congrats...great watch!

Lemieux66 · 24 January 2018, 01:29 AM

I've gone for a DJ36 too. As you point out, it takes a short adjustment period to acclimatise to the 36mm size but once you do, it feels just right. The proportions on the DJ36 are perfect too, arguably better than the sports models.

Drives550 · 24 January 2018, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JElvis

I needed the date - I loved the size and the look of the 36mm explorer - a true classic in its own right, but for 36mm i prefer the date. I think it completes the package for a daily watch IMHO.

Ah yes, I hear you on the date. Thanks for the feedback. Nice choice you've made. Well thought out. Really dig it.

GFONG · 24 January 2018, 02:36 AM

Good pick. Congrats!

freesole · 24 January 2018, 02:39 AM

Congrats on the new 36! Looks great.

V25V · 24 January 2018, 02:43 AM

Congrats!

Maiden · 24 January 2018, 02:44 AM

Looks great and perfectly sized for your wrist

travisb · 24 January 2018, 02:45 AM

Looking good!

andrewd · 24 January 2018, 03:11 AM

You have got great taste!

pickettt · 24 January 2018, 04:15 AM

Dressed up, dressed down, man, woman; I don't think anyone can go wrong with the 116200.

ian6988 · 24 January 2018, 04:50 AM

I like it, I like it a lot. Thanks OP for adding another watch to my long watch wish list.

Dr.Smellody · 24 January 2018, 04:57 AM

Looks sharp and crisp!

dave023 · 24 January 2018, 05:06 AM

Just perfect.

vladamir15 · 24 January 2018, 05:13 AM

congrats, like the smooth bezel with the white face.

24 January 2018, 12:06 AM	#3
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 514	I love the roulette wheel! __________________ Rolex Day-Date II 218238 Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold 2999

24 January 2018, 12:13 AM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,032	Congratulations, it looks great __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

24 January 2018, 12:38 AM	#6
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,116	Congratz! (My favourite also and extremely comfortable) __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

24 January 2018, 12:42 AM	#7
Trek737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 397	Lovely... Great choice! __________________ 116610LN 116613LB 326933 SkyD TT Blk Dial 116660 DeepBlue Wife: 116231 DJ Black MOP set w Diamonds 178384 DJ White MOP set w Diamonds

24 January 2018, 01:25 AM	#17
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	Congrats...great watch! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

23 January 2018, 11:49 PM	#2
JElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Elvis Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 323	Sorry for sideways pics! ugh, i thought I fixed it. Can't seem to get that right. Anyways, enjoy.

24 January 2018, 12:10 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,945	Congrats

24 January 2018, 12:42 AM	#8
leong33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South East Asia Watch: 116610LN, 14060M Posts: 55	Congrats. If the bracelet is a brush link will be excellent

24 January 2018, 12:57 AM	#10
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,391	Great choice! Congrats!

24 January 2018, 12:58 AM	#11
Dennisoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Andy Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 1,085	Beautiful watch.....I’ve a 116200 and is probably the most comfortable watch to wear I own....36mm looks great....congratulations

24 January 2018, 01:06 AM	#12
Drives550 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New York Posts: 43	Damnit. I like that a lot. I'm also not finding the perfect watch (currently have a black-dial Oysterquartz, a 16610, and a white dial, arabic Air-King). I like what I have, but in my mind there's something I'd tweak a bit about each of them to get them perfect. Current fave is the Air-King, to my surprise. All-in then, I've been contemplating the newer long-hand 39mm Explorer, or what you got here (or similar). OP - Curious - what didn't do it for you on the 36mm Explorer?

24 January 2018, 01:11 AM	#14
Nothingfancy01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: New Jersey Watch: Sub Date Posts: 318	Very nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2018, 01:20 AM	#15
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	looks fantastic

24 January 2018, 01:20 AM	#16
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Awesome piece. Congrats on that and for having such great taste generally

24 January 2018, 01:29 AM	#18
Lemieux66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: UK Watch: $10 Casio Posts: 521	I've gone for a DJ36 too. As you point out, it takes a short adjustment period to acclimatise to the 36mm size but once you do, it feels just right. The proportions on the DJ36 are perfect too, arguably better than the sports models.

24 January 2018, 02:36 AM	#20
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Good pick. Congrats!

24 January 2018, 02:39 AM	#21
freesole "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 175	Congrats on the new 36! Looks great.

24 January 2018, 02:43 AM	#22
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,390	Congrats!

24 January 2018, 02:44 AM	#23
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Looks great and perfectly sized for your wrist __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

24 January 2018, 02:45 AM	#24
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,342	Looking good!

24 January 2018, 03:11 AM	#25
andrewd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 360	You have got great taste!

24 January 2018, 04:15 AM	#26
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,439	Dressed up, dressed down, man, woman; I don't think anyone can go wrong with the 116200.

24 January 2018, 04:50 AM	#27
ian6988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ian Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 188	I like it, I like it a lot. Thanks OP for adding another watch to my long watch wish list.

24 January 2018, 04:57 AM	#28
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,368	Looks sharp and crisp!

24 January 2018, 05:06 AM	#29
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	Just perfect.

24 January 2018, 05:13 AM	#30
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	congrats, like the smooth bezel with the white face. __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

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