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hy12 · 7 April 2011, 02:29 AM

a friend asked me what should he buy as first and probably only Rolex.
i said i would ask opinion on the forum.
EXPII white dial or DJ oysterbracelet
i told him he would get more pleasure with the EXPII, more versatile

your opinion?

rad87gn · 7 April 2011, 02:36 AM

Both are awesome but I'd lean towards a sport model like the Explorer II for many reasons.

usbzoso · 7 April 2011, 02:36 AM

Expii

R.G · 7 April 2011, 02:37 AM

Dj.

Rollie2011 · 7 April 2011, 02:38 AM

I agree with the OP. EXP II has versatility.

It dresses up and down with ease.

EXP II Polar for me

aleiberman · 7 April 2011, 02:38 AM

You should have him read your other post titled "convince me to buy an exp II (white dial)"

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=169785

SaddleSC · 7 April 2011, 02:44 AM

I just bought an Explorer II and have owned two Datejusts. As a daily wearer, it is hard to imagine a better watch than the Exp II white dial because it dresses up or down with ease, is extremely comfortable and also has the better visibility and 24 hour functionality.

I vote Exp II Polar

cgjane · 7 April 2011, 02:44 AM

EXPII Polar here as well

Dr. Robert · 7 April 2011, 02:45 AM

I vote for the expl.2

CPTL · 7 April 2011, 02:45 AM

Depends on what kind of DJ. A fluted bezel model on jubillee really isn't the most appropriate watch for wearing to the beach or fishing--though the watch certainly won't be affected by such activities. A domed bezel DJ on an oyster bracelet is a great watch and can be worn anywhere and for anything.

I personally would go with the Exp-II, but in black. The Rolex inky-black dial is a work of art, and I would really only get a white dial if I already had a black dial. The Exp-II is a better watch for really active life due to the fliplock clasp being more secure, and it has the added GMT hand. The DJ is a more appropriate size for business settings, but most of us spend more time in jeans than a suit, and the Exp-II isn't much bigger than a DJ anyway.

tkc324 · 7 April 2011, 02:47 AM

Depend on his wrist size... but overall, I would go Exp2 first...

hy12 · 7 April 2011, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkc324

Depend on his wrist size... but overall, I would go Exp2 first...

6 1/4, he has other 40mm watches

evogel · 7 April 2011, 02:54 AM

Explorer II. It's more versatile

Speed · 7 April 2011, 02:58 AM

If he has other dressier watches - don't get the DJ now.

Go Expy II!

hy12 · 7 April 2011, 03:02 AM

the only thing is that a DJ is a REEEEAL Rolex looking watch, could be nice...
EXPII less famous amongst people

SoftwareDrone · 7 April 2011, 03:03 AM

If I were going to purchase only one Rolex in my lifetime, then it would have to be the more iconic Rolex. And that is not the ExpII.

xblk33360 · 7 April 2011, 03:15 AM

Dj ii.

hy12 · 7 April 2011, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xblk33360

Dj ii.

too big, skinny guy

Stonedcl · 7 April 2011, 03:22 AM

I just got the datejust 116200 because I wear suits 5 days a week so I am in a suit more then I am in jeans.. I was in between the 116200 w/super jubilee band or a explorer 214270 and the DJ won for me!

Rolesor · 7 April 2011, 03:24 AM

I went with a DJ as my first (it wont be my only tough) but I still recommend it as it is my daily wearer!

7S26 · 7 April 2011, 05:30 AM

Explorer II white.

stockae92 · 7 April 2011, 05:55 AM

I like sports model better, so Exp II polar for me

Puffy · 7 April 2011, 06:17 AM

Exp II any day

7 April 2011, 02:29 AM	#1
hy12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: israel Watch: rolex explII white Posts: 130	opinion needed: EXPII vs DJ a friend asked me what should he buy as first and probably only Rolex. i said i would ask opinion on the forum. EXPII white dial or DJ oysterbracelet i told him he would get more pleasure with the EXPII, more versatile your opinion?

7 April 2011, 02:36 AM	#2
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Both are awesome but I'd lean towards a sport model like the Explorer II for many reasons. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

7 April 2011, 02:44 AM	#7
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I just bought an Explorer II and have owned two Datejusts. As a daily wearer, it is hard to imagine a better watch than the Exp II white dial because it dresses up or down with ease, is extremely comfortable and also has the better visibility and 24 hour functionality. I vote Exp II Polar __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

7 April 2011, 02:44 AM	#8
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	EXPII Polar here as well __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

7 April 2011, 02:45 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,999	I vote for the expl.2 __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 April 2011, 02:36 AM	#3
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	Expii

7 April 2011, 02:37 AM	#4
R.G Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 419	Dj.

7 April 2011, 02:38 AM	#5
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	I agree with the OP. EXP II has versatility. It dresses up and down with ease. EXP II Polar for me

7 April 2011, 02:38 AM	#6
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	You should have him read your other post titled "convince me to buy an exp II (white dial)" http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=169785

7 April 2011, 02:45 AM	#10
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Depends on what kind of DJ. A fluted bezel model on jubillee really isn't the most appropriate watch for wearing to the beach or fishing--though the watch certainly won't be affected by such activities. A domed bezel DJ on an oyster bracelet is a great watch and can be worn anywhere and for anything. I personally would go with the Exp-II, but in black. The Rolex inky-black dial is a work of art, and I would really only get a white dial if I already had a black dial. The Exp-II is a better watch for really active life due to the fliplock clasp being more secure, and it has the added GMT hand. The DJ is a more appropriate size for business settings, but most of us spend more time in jeans than a suit, and the Exp-II isn't much bigger than a DJ anyway. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

7 April 2011, 02:47 AM	#11
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Depend on his wrist size... but overall, I would go Exp2 first...

7 April 2011, 02:54 AM	#13
evogel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Erich Location: Michigan Watch: Glashutte Original Posts: 30	Explorer II. It's more versatile

7 April 2011, 02:58 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	If he has other dressier watches - don't get the DJ now. Go Expy II!

7 April 2011, 03:02 AM	#15
hy12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: israel Watch: rolex explII white Posts: 130	the only thing is that a DJ is a REEEEAL Rolex looking watch, could be nice... EXPII less famous amongst people

7 April 2011, 03:03 AM	#16
SoftwareDrone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: San Jose, CA Watch: <-- likes to Posts: 506	If I were going to purchase only one Rolex in my lifetime, then it would have to be the more iconic Rolex. And that is not the ExpII. __________________ :-) Mike Rolex Submariner (Blue V, YG) Breitling Navitimer (Black SS) Rolex Daytona (Black V SS) Rolex GMTII Ceramic (Black V SS, Sold) Rolex Daytona (White Random SS, Sold) Girard Perregaux 8020 Ferrari (Yellow)

7 April 2011, 03:15 AM	#17
xblk33360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Watch: DJ II, Calibre. Posts: 68	Dj ii.

7 April 2011, 03:22 AM	#19
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I just got the datejust 116200 because I wear suits 5 days a week so I am in a suit more then I am in jeans.. I was in between the 116200 w/super jubilee band or a explorer 214270 and the DJ won for me!

7 April 2011, 03:24 AM	#20
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I went with a DJ as my first (it wont be my only tough) but I still recommend it as it is my daily wearer! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

7 April 2011, 05:30 AM	#21
7S26 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex 116200 + SD Posts: 240	Explorer II white.

7 April 2011, 05:55 AM	#22
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	I like sports model better, so Exp II polar for me

7 April 2011, 06:17 AM	#23
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Exp II any day __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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