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Santiago32 · 22 February 2021, 10:26 AM

DJ41... but I would get the fluted variant

G.Montag · 22 February 2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jl1861

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get my first Rolex to celebrate a special occasion and even after watching a million videos and trying them out, I'm pretty conflicted on which I should get. My choices right now are the Explorer I and a blue DJ 41 with a smooth bezel + jubilee. I realize they're two very different styles but I love the look of them both.

The most notable watches I have in my collection are the Omega speedy and IWC pilot, and I would want the Rolex to be complimentary. I'm usually a more casual dressing guy but I heard that the DJ can be very casual as well and I do have to go business casual at work.

Any thoughts to help me make up my mind?

If you go with the DJ41, make sure to get the fluted bezel version. The smooth bezel version looks too generic/boring IMO.

trent23 · 22 February 2021, 11:59 AM

in my opinion, id go with a used datejust

Fabrice M · 22 February 2021, 12:10 PM

Explorer for sure. It has a timeless feel and is as iconic as the sub. Not t9 mention it will retain its value better.
To me the design of the datejust is very dated, something lawyers or mba’s wore in the 80’s.

1995akcoop · 22 February 2021, 12:18 PM

Gotta go Fluted if you’re gonna go 41

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djdm · 22 February 2021, 02:53 PM

One other thing to add is that tastes evolve over time. Mine certainly have. You won’t go wrong with either of these choices as your first Rolex. And before you know it you’ll be searching for something entirely different (like the rest of us!).

fkmohajer · 22 February 2021, 06:53 PM

Whatever makes you smile :-)
Me: DJ 41 fluted bezel with blue dial

Moondoggy · 22 February 2021, 07:12 PM

Either would be awesome, how you actually obtain one is the challenge. Good luck I would go the DJ41.

danieledc · 22 February 2021, 07:58 PM

The explorer seems to be fitting best in your collection: it’s sporty, very versatile and it has a black dial.

The DJ could add something more to your rotation, but I’d go Explorer and just make the three watch collection complete.

jl1861 · 24 February 2021, 02:27 AM

Thanks all. Really great responses here. I actually liked the smooth bezel over the fluted, but I think that's just because I want it to stand out less but completely agree fluted is the look for the DJ.

I guess the biggest issue is actually getting one of these! Do you guys think the Explorer or the specific blue Datejust with smooth bezel + jubilee is harder to get? I had good indications with my AD on the Explorer so far, but not the blue DJ.

WimbledonMaster · 24 February 2021, 05:05 AM

DJ41 can never be wrong

22 February 2021, 10:26 AM	#31
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Posts: 1,673	DJ41... but I would get the fluted variant __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

22 February 2021, 07:12 PM	#38
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,278	Either would be awesome, how you actually obtain one is the challenge. Good luck I would go the DJ41. __________________ The educated often only know what they have read or been lectured on.

22 February 2021, 11:59 AM	#33
trent23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 1	in my opinion, id go with a used datejust

22 February 2021, 12:10 PM	#34
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,645	Explorer for sure. It has a timeless feel and is as iconic as the sub. Not t9 mention it will retain its value better. To me the design of the datejust is very dated, something lawyers or mba’s wore in the 80’s.

22 February 2021, 12:18 PM	#35
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	Gotta go Fluted if you’re gonna go 41 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2021, 02:53 PM	#36
djdm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: David Location: Seattle Watch: Daytona-C Posts: 325	One other thing to add is that tastes evolve over time. Mine certainly have. You won’t go wrong with either of these choices as your first Rolex. And before you know it you’ll be searching for something entirely different (like the rest of us!).

22 February 2021, 06:53 PM	#37
fkmohajer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: LA Watch: 6710BLRO Posts: 8	Whatever makes you smile :-) Me: DJ 41 fluted bezel with blue dial

22 February 2021, 07:58 PM	#39
danieledc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Daniele Location: London Posts: 28	The explorer seems to be fitting best in your collection: it’s sporty, very versatile and it has a black dial. The DJ could add something more to your rotation, but I’d go Explorer and just make the three watch collection complete.

24 February 2021, 02:27 AM	#40
jl1861 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Thanks all. Really great responses here. I actually liked the smooth bezel over the fluted, but I think that's just because I want it to stand out less but completely agree fluted is the look for the DJ. I guess the biggest issue is actually getting one of these! Do you guys think the Explorer or the specific blue Datejust with smooth bezel + jubilee is harder to get? I had good indications with my AD on the Explorer so far, but not the blue DJ.

24 February 2021, 05:05 AM	#41
WimbledonMaster Banned Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: US Posts: 15	DJ41 can never be wrong

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