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SemperFi · 12 July 2015, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Well if the DJ2 is a little on the big side then I imagine the 36mm would feel too small, it did for me in the end. Try them both on again and see which you like more at the same time, and then buy at the best price possible so you can switch to the DJ40 altho I suspect that will be a year or two away.

I guess in terms of what's big and what's small it all depends on the size of the wrist. A Sub or GMT on an 8' wrist probably looks about the same as a DJ on a 7" wrist.

GradyPhilpott · 12 July 2015, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by actionkwj

DJ is the quintessential Rolex and for me the smooth bezel, silver stick dial with oyster bracelet is perfection Your 7" wrist was made for it!

The Rolex Cowboy

SemperFi · 12 July 2015, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by actionkwj

DJ is the quintessential Rolex and for me the smooth bezel, silver stick dial with oyster bracelet is perfection Your 7" wrist was made for it!

The Rolex Cowboy

The 36 mm fits very well on me. As I said previously, the size of a watch and how it looks is completely relative to your individual wrist size.

maxbaris · 12 July 2015, 10:26 PM

By the time of your 65th birthday you might as well find out about the upcoming DJ40 at Basel 2016. Who knows!

I do agree with you that the DJII is slightly out of proportion. A 39\40mm version would be great and I'd definitely be in line to get one! One more thing that bothers me a bit with the DJII is the Rolex logo - not the crown but the letters - is way too small, compared to the Explorer. I like the fact that I see the large "Rolex" when I look at my watch every time. I know I know, first world problems but it does bother me!

SemperFi · 12 July 2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by maxbaris

By the time of your 65th birthday you might as well find out about the upcoming DJ40 at Basel 2016. Who knows!

I do agree with you that the DJII is slightly out of proportion. A 39\40mm version would be great and I'd definitely be in line to get one! One more thing that bothers me a bit with the DJII is the Rolex logo - not the crown but the letters - is way too small, compared to the Explorer. I like the fact that I see the large "Rolex" when I look at my watch every time. I know I know, first world problems but it does bother me!

I'll definitely keep close tabs on the rumor mill for Basel 2016 to see what's being offered. A 39/40mm DJ would be interesting.
I see what you mean about the Rolex wording on those two watches. The wording is smaller on the DJII, but the "crown" is larger.

SemperFi · 19 July 2015, 04:56 AM

I went to the AD yesterday and spent a very pleasant hour trying on watches and talking to my favorite salesperson Francisco. As many times as I've been there he is always pleasant and informative and very low key, never pressuring me to buy.
That being said, my goal was to try on the DJ and DJII's again and to attempt to finalize my choice for my first Rolex. The first pic is the DJ on jubilee and the second is the DJII.

I think they both look great on the wrist and I'm seriously leaning toward the DJ.

SemperFi · 22 July 2015, 04:16 AM

I forgot to mention that when I tried on the DJ I noticed the red date wheel. When I questioned the salesman about it he told me that the date alternated between red and black which was something that I had never heard before. I just assumed that all of the dates would display in red.

datejusting · 22 July 2015, 08:17 AM

Your first choice is a good one. I have been wearing a 36 mm Datejust for 15 years now and love it and my wrist is 7 1/4 inches,

SemperFi · 24 July 2015, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by datejusting

Your first choice is a good one. I have been wearing a 36 mm Datejust for 15 years now and love it and my wrist is 7 1/4 inches,

Something else I just realized is that the DJ has thinner stick markers which I also prefer over the DJII. As the pics illustrate, I really can get away with either one.

Goodwill63 · 24 July 2015, 05:34 AM

The DJ in your first picture is elegant and classic. No mistake with that watch. Congrats in advance on your 2016 incoming!

AndyWright · 24 July 2015, 05:39 AM

A ver classic, elegant timepiece!

anothernewphone · 24 July 2015, 08:46 AM

I was never a fan of the Explorer until my buddy bought the 39mm model. Seeing it in the flesh and handling it really changed my perspective. Plus, after wearing a Daytona for so long, needing the date on a watch is not a prerequisite to me anymore.

Relyt · 24 July 2015, 09:09 AM

The datejust to me is very subtle? But like you said, it can be used to "dress it up."

24 July 2015, 09:09 AM	#73
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	I've Come Full Circle The datejust to me is very subtle? But like you said, it can be used to "dress it up." __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

12 July 2015, 10:26 PM	#64
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 477	By the time of your 65th birthday you might as well find out about the upcoming DJ40 at Basel 2016. Who knows! I do agree with you that the DJII is slightly out of proportion. A 39\40mm version would be great and I'd definitely be in line to get one! One more thing that bothers me a bit with the DJII is the Rolex logo - not the crown but the letters - is way too small, compared to the Explorer. I like the fact that I see the large "Rolex" when I look at my watch every time. I know I know, first world problems but it does bother me!

19 July 2015, 04:56 AM	#66
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I went to the AD yesterday and spent a very pleasant hour trying on watches and talking to my favorite salesperson Francisco. As many times as I've been there he is always pleasant and informative and very low key, never pressuring me to buy. That being said, my goal was to try on the DJ and DJII's again and to attempt to finalize my choice for my first Rolex. The first pic is the DJ on jubilee and the second is the DJII. I think they both look great on the wrist and I'm seriously leaning toward the DJ.

22 July 2015, 04:16 AM	#67
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I forgot to mention that when I tried on the DJ I noticed the red date wheel. When I questioned the salesman about it he told me that the date alternated between red and black which was something that I had never heard before. I just assumed that all of the dates would display in red.

22 July 2015, 08:17 AM	#68
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	Your first choice is a good one. I have been wearing a 36 mm Datejust for 15 years now and love it and my wrist is 7 1/4 inches,

24 July 2015, 05:34 AM	#70
Goodwill63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Village of EQ Watch: 122613 Posts: 686	The DJ in your first picture is elegant and classic. No mistake with that watch. Congrats in advance on your 2016 incoming!

24 July 2015, 05:39 AM	#71
AndyWright "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Andy Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 560	A ver classic, elegant timepiece!

24 July 2015, 08:46 AM	#72
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I was never a fan of the Explorer until my buddy bought the 39mm model. Seeing it in the flesh and handling it really changed my perspective. Plus, after wearing a Daytona for so long, needing the date on a watch is not a prerequisite to me anymore.

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