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escobar144 · 5 February 2020, 08:55 AM

So my friend has a Submariner No Date and is currently looking to purchase his second watch. After talking with him he is looking at these three watches:

Omega Speedmaster Professional (Hesalite)
Rolex Datejust 41 (Wimbledon or Blue with Roman Numerals)
Rolex Explorer 1

Which one would you purchase? He has stated that he doesnt want more than two watches

myk7000 · 5 February 2020, 08:56 AM

Speedy fosho.

Rado63 · 5 February 2020, 09:06 AM

All three are excellent choices for a second piece to add. The Speedmaster would be a nice choice, but you didn't mention which reference. Presuming, the 42mm solid case back, hesalite crystal, manual wind version, both this Speedmaster, and the Explorer I , have no date. Combined with the Sub No Date, maybe two no date watches may be bothersome. So I like the DJ41. It has a date, great style, and can be dress or casual.

El-Duderino · 5 February 2020, 09:17 AM

Normally, hands down Speedy. But if he only has two watches, get one that has a date. He can use the sub bezel as a timer if need be. So DJ.

enjoythemusic · 5 February 2020, 09:36 AM

Speedmaster for the win. Love my Polar, Pepsi, etc, yet the Speedmaster is a great movement / diversity play and soooo comfy on the wrist too.

MTdweller · 5 February 2020, 09:42 AM

I vote DJ w/ blue dials and Romans. I have a friend who recently added one and it makes a great combo with his ND Sub.

stratguy · 5 February 2020, 09:48 AM

I have other watches but I only wear the Sub (114060) and my Speedmaster Pro Hesalite. It's a fantastic two watch combo. Speedy for the win.

AF_Rob · 5 February 2020, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTdweller

I vote DJ w/ blue dials and Romans. I have a friend who recently added one and it makes a great combo with his ND Sub.

Concur, another vote for the DJ.

HogwldFLTR · 5 February 2020, 10:08 AM

DJ adds a date which he's lacking!!! I'd go for that!!!

Bluside · 5 February 2020, 10:15 AM

Any idea which one your friend likes? That would be the answer. It is a lot of money to spend for something other people like.

That being said, Speedmaster for me.

danyvw · 5 February 2020, 10:42 AM

DJ, it has date, excellent as dress/casual watch.

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samson66 · 5 February 2020, 10:44 AM

Datejust. If only two it's nice to have a dressier watch in the rotation.

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Pw92676 · 5 February 2020, 10:46 AM

I’d vote DJ

darthgman · 5 February 2020, 10:49 AM

DJ Wimbledon for sure. Relatively easy find as well.

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schoolboy · 5 February 2020, 11:01 AM

I saw Datejust for versatility and a date function

kamonjj · 5 February 2020, 11:04 AM

Just added a DJ today to my no date. Couldn’t be happier

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noshake · 5 February 2020, 11:08 AM

DJ 41 fluted, jubilee, blue stick dial. One Dress, one sports. Perfect duo.

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TheGuvna · 5 February 2020, 01:05 PM

I like all those watches but personally i would be all over the speedmaster.

Cant really go wrong except for availability!

daveswordfish · 5 February 2020, 01:10 PM

Of the three, my fave is the speedy, but the sub has a black face. For variety, the blue DJII Roman gives him blue, dressy, and a date.

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Koolpep · 5 February 2020, 01:52 PM

I would go with the DJ. Unless he really needs a chrono.

I personally find the Explorer I and Sub no date a bit redundant. So it would be between these two for me.

ltmgeller · 5 February 2020, 01:57 PM

Blue dial Datejust 41 smooth bezel

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 5 February 2020, 02:14 PM

My vote is DJ 41 blue.

If his first watch were a Sub-Date, I would say get the Speedy.

Junior_ · 5 February 2020, 02:17 PM

I love the Speedy, but as the owner of the 114060, I’ll get a DJ before a Speedy.

amanbra · 5 February 2020, 03:00 PM

DJ41 for a nice dressy piece to complement.

Gerardus · 5 February 2020, 05:36 PM

DJ41 or II or 36 mm would be nice to add.

1William · 5 February 2020, 10:16 PM

I would buy the Speedmaster on a bracelet and a few NATO and leather straps and have a lot of options for under 4k.

Major69 · 6 February 2020, 12:39 AM

The Sub is an iconic Rolex. I would say the DJ is the other iconic Rolex. Since the Sub does not have a date, the DJ would make a versatile addition and he would have the 2 great classic iconic Rolex watches.

A Speedmaster is readily available and he can get one easily; either new or pre-owned.

NachoNeal · 6 February 2020, 01:10 AM

I voted DJ, but my real vote would have been 'not the explorer'.

AlexFrank · 6 February 2020, 01:31 AM

DJ 41 with the blue dial. Its a very nice watch

Meyrin · 6 February 2020, 02:46 AM

The Speedy, with hesalite crystal and steel back. This and all other Omega models are in stock at my local Omega boutique, ready to be tried on and eventually bought any time I care to drop in. I know this, because I mailed them last Saturday. I wonder whether this will ever be the way with Rolex ADs again, as it used to be? I'm toying with the idea of a Speedy...

View Poll Results: Which watch would you buy?
Omega Speedmaster	50	34.01%
Rolex Datejust 41	70	47.62%
Rolex Explorer	27	18.37%
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5 February 2020, 08:55 AM	#1
escobar144 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA Watch: Submariner/DJ 41 Posts: 506	What Second Watch Should I Buy? So my friend has a Submariner No Date and is currently looking to purchase his second watch. After talking with him he is looking at these three watches: Omega Speedmaster Professional (Hesalite) Rolex Datejust 41 (Wimbledon or Blue with Roman Numerals) Rolex Explorer 1 Which one would you purchase? He has stated that he doesnt want more than two watches

5 February 2020, 09:06 AM	#3
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	All three are excellent choices for a second piece to add. The Speedmaster would be a nice choice, but you didn't mention which reference. Presuming, the 42mm solid case back, hesalite crystal, manual wind version, both this Speedmaster, and the Explorer I , have no date. Combined with the Sub No Date, maybe two no date watches may be bothersome. So I like the DJ41. It has a date, great style, and can be dress or casual. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

5 February 2020, 09:36 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,007	Speedmaster for the win. Love my Polar, Pepsi, etc, yet the Speedmaster is a great movement / diversity play and soooo comfy on the wrist too. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

5 February 2020, 10:08 AM	#9
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	DJ adds a date which he's lacking!!! I'd go for that!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

5 February 2020, 08:56 AM	#2
myk7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Watch: Ω & ✠ Posts: 263	Speedy fosho.

5 February 2020, 09:17 AM	#4
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	Normally, hands down Speedy. But if he only has two watches, get one that has a date. He can use the sub bezel as a timer if need be. So DJ.

5 February 2020, 09:42 AM	#6
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	I vote DJ w/ blue dials and Romans. I have a friend who recently added one and it makes a great combo with his ND Sub.

5 February 2020, 09:48 AM	#7
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	I have other watches but I only wear the Sub (114060) and my Speedmaster Pro Hesalite. It's a fantastic two watch combo. Speedy for the win.

5 February 2020, 10:15 AM	#10
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Any idea which one your friend likes? That would be the answer. It is a lot of money to spend for something other people like. That being said, Speedmaster for me.

5 February 2020, 10:42 AM	#11
danyvw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub16610, DJ126331 Posts: 1,151	DJ, it has date, excellent as dress/casual watch. Sent from my SM-T720 using Tapatalk

5 February 2020, 10:44 AM	#12
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,751	Datejust. If only two it's nice to have a dressier watch in the rotation. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S10 using Tapatalk

5 February 2020, 10:46 AM	#13
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,297	I’d vote DJ

5 February 2020, 10:49 AM	#14
darthgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 390	DJ Wimbledon for sure. Relatively easy find as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2020, 11:01 AM	#15
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I saw Datejust for versatility and a date function

5 February 2020, 11:04 AM	#16
kamonjj "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: J Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: 16610 Posts: 225	Just added a DJ today to my no date. Couldn’t be happier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current: ♛ Rolex 126200, ♛ Rolex 14060m equipped w/glidelock, Apple Watch, G-Shock Gone but not forgotten: Way too many to remember!

5 February 2020, 11:08 AM	#17
noshake "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: 🌐 Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,324	DJ 41 fluted, jubilee, blue stick dial. One Dress, one sports. Perfect duo. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

5 February 2020, 01:05 PM	#18
TheGuvna "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Southern VA Watch: GS/Omega Posts: 181	I like all those watches but personally i would be all over the speedmaster. Cant really go wrong except for availability! __________________ I like watches and other stuff. Just ask me!

5 February 2020, 01:10 PM	#19
daveswordfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 535	Of the three, my fave is the speedy, but the sub has a black face. For variety, the blue DJII Roman gives him blue, dressy, and a date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2020, 01:52 PM	#20
Koolpep "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Ralf Location: Dubai Watch: Sky-Dweller TT Jub Posts: 228	I would go with the DJ. Unless he really needs a chrono. I personally find the Explorer I and Sub no date a bit redundant. So it would be between these two for me.

5 February 2020, 01:57 PM	#21
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,485	Blue dial Datejust 41 smooth bezel __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 February 2020, 02:14 PM	#22
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: 252 Posts: 1,266	My vote is DJ 41 blue. If his first watch were a Sub-Date, I would say get the Speedy.

5 February 2020, 02:17 PM	#23
Junior_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: John Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 658	I love the Speedy, but as the owner of the 114060, I’ll get a DJ before a Speedy.

5 February 2020, 03:00 PM	#24
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	DJ41 for a nice dressy piece to complement.

5 February 2020, 05:36 PM	#25
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	DJ41 or II or 36 mm would be nice to add. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

5 February 2020, 10:16 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	I would buy the Speedmaster on a bracelet and a few NATO and leather straps and have a lot of options for under 4k.

6 February 2020, 12:39 AM	#27
Major69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Romulus Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 105	The Sub is an iconic Rolex. I would say the DJ is the other iconic Rolex. Since the Sub does not have a date, the DJ would make a versatile addition and he would have the 2 great classic iconic Rolex watches. A Speedmaster is readily available and he can get one easily; either new or pre-owned. __________________ --------

6 February 2020, 01:10 AM	#28
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	I voted DJ, but my real vote would have been 'not the explorer'. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

6 February 2020, 01:31 AM	#29
AlexFrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: China Posts: 459	DJ 41 with the blue dial. Its a very nice watch

6 February 2020, 02:46 AM	#30
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,160	The Speedy, with hesalite crystal and steel back. This and all other Omega models are in stock at my local Omega boutique, ready to be tried on and eventually bought any time I care to drop in. I know this, because I mailed them last Saturday. I wonder whether this will ever be the way with Rolex ADs again, as it used to be? I'm toying with the idea of a Speedy...

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