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Rallyboat · 19 June 2018, 03:45 AM

Looking at getting one of these as my next watch I've had the older explorer 2 but never had a datejust. I know they are 2 totally different watches I'm looking at the datejust for something different as I have a omega seamaster gmt and a Tudor pelagos. I do wear them for work I work on a boat so they do get scratched but not as bad as you would think. For those who own the datejust can you wear them as an everyday watch. I know the explorer can take the punishment that I would give it can the datejust. Thank you

bjr011 · 19 June 2018, 03:57 AM

Daily wearer!! Prior to my DJ41, I owned a DJ36 and wore it every day for 10 years. There were some scuffs, scratches, etc. on the braclet, the the fluted bezel hides a lot.

ProdigalGil · 19 June 2018, 04:16 AM

DJII is my daily wear, 116334 with fluted bezel. DJ41 gets the 70 power revered so slight improvement in the movement.

I do work in the office and suit up 5 days a week, and even than, I might get a few scratches accidentally on desk and working on laptops.

It’s going to be a very dressy sport piece imo, especially with the fluted bezel. I would consider the non fluted bezel DJ41 or even an without a date, an Explorer 1 / AK.

I am on the flip side looking at an Explorer II for the weekends for more rugged and understated causal. However, I see you have other GMT and rugged pieces already. I even find a GMT II too bling due to the polish centre link, just like the DJ41/DJII.

If you are working in a non office base environment, I would think twice to have it as a daily wear as it can be too dressy from my experience.

You could get away with a DJ36 though as it is much more versatile due to size.

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MonsterSS · 19 June 2018, 04:30 AM

I am eyeing the DJ2 as my new daily wearer too, prolly going to stop by my dealer here soon and put a deposit down one one.... (its between that and the airking, but I dont know if I can go without the date wheel)

teabags001 · 27 July 2018, 05:08 PM

No problem. Made of the same steel as the sports watches. Has a oyster case and with the cape cod cloths anything short of a gouge can be buffed out. Had a datejust 41 fluted jubilee and banged it around. Dropped it in my tub and wasn’t babying it at all. Had it for about 8 months and traded it in and other then the clasp looked brand new. I got all my money back out of it. Traded for a DJll diamond dial btw. My daily for 3 months now and still looks new.

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Mephist · 27 July 2018, 06:51 PM

I got a 36mm Datejust on a jubilee with a fluted bezel as my daily beater, I work in office, but on my spare time I still use the Datejust in what ever I am doing, and it is holding up very well. After around 6 years now it got a few scratches but not much I would say. I have bumped it into some heavy things through the years. I remember one time something got between me and the bracelet and I got caught hanging by the watch, nothing broke. Someone by accident one time slammed a metal door right into it and i was sure the sapphire crystal had broken, but nothing. And only 3-4 weeks ago my 2 year old kid did throw it a couple of meters through the air and smack down on the tiles, could not see any change. So I would definitely say that a Datejust can manage as a daily beater, as long as you accept some scratches here and there and on polished part you see the scratches much better then on the Explorer II.

Jace · 27 July 2018, 10:42 PM

From a functional standpoint a date just 41 can do anything an explorer can. It only lacks the complication of additional TimeZone. Also has a newer movement.

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DLRIDES · 27 July 2018, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by teabags001

No problem. Made of the same steel as the sports watches. Has a oyster case and with the cape cod cloths anything short of a gouge can be buffed out. Had a datejust 41 fluted jubilee and banged it around. Dropped it in my tub and wasn’t babying it at all. Had it for about 8 months and traded it in and other then the clasp looked brand new. I got all my money back out of it. Traded for a DJll diamond dial btw. My daily for 3 months now and still looks new.

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I see what you did there, nice diversion.............

rolexinfl · 27 July 2018, 11:11 PM

IMO the older 16570 explorer is superior to the new 216570, so if you already have that, get a DJ or an OP to diversify. I would go with a 114300 OP if it was me.

Heff · 27 July 2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexinfl

IMO the older 16570 explorer is superior to the new 216570, so if you already have that, get a DJ or an OP to diversify. I would go with a 114300 OP if it was me.

Can you tell us why you think the older Explorer is superior?

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mjclark32 · 27 July 2018, 11:29 PM

You can absolutely wear it every day

gttime · 27 July 2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

I see what you did there, nice diversion.............

Very first thing I thought too nice, uh watch there!

Strummer25 · 27 July 2018, 11:52 PM

DJ will take everything you throw at it

nick c · 27 July 2018, 11:57 PM

For every day wear , I’ll will go DJ.

rolexinfl · 28 July 2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Heff

Can you tell us why you think the older Explorer is superior?

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The size, the weight, how it wears, the classic GMT hand. IMO second only to the date subs from the same timeframe as Rolex's greatest utility tool watch.

AH0RSEY · 28 July 2018, 12:40 AM

daily wearer in caves or spelunking = Explorer II
daily wearer desk diving = Datejust 36, 41 or II.... my preference having all is the DJ41
daily wearer timing stuff ( boiled eggs, how fast you can run to Starbucks ) = Daytona
daily wearer for weight training = Milguass ( or actually anything like a Platona )....
daily wearer for people asking "is that a fake" = Sub or GMT
daily wearer for other WIS asking "is that a fake" = COMEX . or one of those EXP42's that have "Who Dares Wins" on the side and you dress up in black combats

.....all other daily wearer welcome

oh one came to mind....

daily wearer for people saying "thats a nice watch, looks just like a Michael Kors" = Everose Daytona

CoveWatch · 28 July 2018, 02:21 AM

Dj here also

rolexinfl · 28 July 2018, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AH0RSEY

daily wearer in caves or spelunking = Explorer II
daily wearer desk diving = Datejust 36, 41 or II.... my preference having all is the DJ41
daily wearer timing stuff ( boiled eggs, how fast you can run to Starbucks ) = Daytona
daily wearer for weight training = Milguass ( or actually anything like a Platona )....
daily wearer for people asking "is that a fake" = Sub or GMT
daily wearer for other WIS asking "is that a fake" = COMEX . or one of those EXP42's that have "Who Dares Wins" on the side and you dress up in black combats

.....all other daily wearer welcome

oh one came to mind....

daily wearer for people saying "thats a nice watch, looks just like a Michael Kors" = Everose Daytona

haha, fantastic

Carlito2968 · 28 July 2018, 12:13 PM

I especially bought my DJ2 36 to be worn everyday. It’s versatile enough to fit all occasions. Last week I wore it while building a deck. I was a bit afraid of the electric drill and saw, but nothing happened. After I was done, I jumped in the pool.
It’s an all around talent for sure! I love it.
I got the white Roman dial version.

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19 June 2018, 03:45 AM	#1
Rallyboat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Wales, UK Posts: 176	Datejust 41 vs Explorer 2 Looking at getting one of these as my next watch I've had the older explorer 2 but never had a datejust. I know they are 2 totally different watches I'm looking at the datejust for something different as I have a omega seamaster gmt and a Tudor pelagos. I do wear them for work I work on a boat so they do get scratched but not as bad as you would think. For those who own the datejust can you wear them as an everyday watch. I know the explorer can take the punishment that I would give it can the datejust. Thank you

27 July 2018, 06:51 PM	#6
Mephist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 781	I got a 36mm Datejust on a jubilee with a fluted bezel as my daily beater, I work in office, but on my spare time I still use the Datejust in what ever I am doing, and it is holding up very well. After around 6 years now it got a few scratches but not much I would say. I have bumped it into some heavy things through the years. I remember one time something got between me and the bracelet and I got caught hanging by the watch, nothing broke. Someone by accident one time slammed a metal door right into it and i was sure the sapphire crystal had broken, but nothing. And only 3-4 weeks ago my 2 year old kid did throw it a couple of meters through the air and smack down on the tiles, could not see any change. So I would definitely say that a Datejust can manage as a daily beater, as long as you accept some scratches here and there and on polished part you see the scratches much better then on the Explorer II. __________________ ...And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years...

27 July 2018, 11:29 PM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	You can absolutely wear it every day __________________

28 July 2018, 12:40 AM	#16
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	daily wearer in caves or spelunking = Explorer II daily wearer desk diving = Datejust 36, 41 or II.... my preference having all is the DJ41 daily wearer timing stuff ( boiled eggs, how fast you can run to Starbucks ) = Daytona daily wearer for weight training = Milguass ( or actually anything like a Platona ).... daily wearer for people asking "is that a fake" = Sub or GMT daily wearer for other WIS asking "is that a fake" = COMEX . or one of those EXP42's that have "Who Dares Wins" on the side and you dress up in black combats .....all other daily wearer welcome oh one came to mind.... daily wearer for people saying "thats a nice watch, looks just like a Michael Kors" = Everose Daytona __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

19 June 2018, 04:16 AM	#3
ProdigalGil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London Watch: Rolex DJ II 116334 Posts: 114	DJII is my daily wear, 116334 with fluted bezel. DJ41 gets the 70 power revered so slight improvement in the movement. I do work in the office and suit up 5 days a week, and even than, I might get a few scratches accidentally on desk and working on laptops. It’s going to be a very dressy sport piece imo, especially with the fluted bezel. I would consider the non fluted bezel DJ41 or even an without a date, an Explorer 1 / AK. I am on the flip side looking at an Explorer II for the weekends for more rugged and understated causal. However, I see you have other GMT and rugged pieces already. I even find a GMT II too bling due to the polish centre link, just like the DJ41/DJII. If you are working in a non office base environment, I would think twice to have it as a daily wear as it can be too dressy from my experience. You could get away with a DJ36 though as it is much more versatile due to size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 June 2018, 04:30 AM	#4
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,192	I am eyeing the DJ2 as my new daily wearer too, prolly going to stop by my dealer here soon and put a deposit down one one.... (its between that and the airking, but I dont know if I can go without the date wheel)

27 July 2018, 05:08 PM	#5
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	No problem. Made of the same steel as the sports watches. Has a oyster case and with the cape cod cloths anything short of a gouge can be buffed out. Had a datejust 41 fluted jubilee and banged it around. Dropped it in my tub and wasn’t babying it at all. Had it for about 8 months and traded it in and other then the clasp looked brand new. I got all my money back out of it. Traded for a DJll diamond dial btw. My daily for 3 months now and still looks new. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2018, 10:42 PM	#7
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	From a functional standpoint a date just 41 can do anything an explorer can. It only lacks the complication of additional TimeZone. Also has a newer movement. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 July 2018, 11:11 PM	#9
rolexinfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: FL Posts: 663	IMO the older 16570 explorer is superior to the new 216570, so if you already have that, get a DJ or an OP to diversify. I would go with a 114300 OP if it was me.

27 July 2018, 11:52 PM	#13
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	DJ will take everything you throw at it

27 July 2018, 11:57 PM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	For every day wear , I’ll will go DJ.

28 July 2018, 02:21 AM	#17
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Dj here also

28 July 2018, 12:13 PM	#19
Carlito2968 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Montreal Watch: 116200 Posts: 19	I especially bought my DJ2 36 to be worn everyday. It’s versatile enough to fit all occasions. Last week I wore it while building a deck. I was a bit afraid of the electric drill and saw, but nothing happened. After I was done, I jumped in the pool. It’s an all around talent for sure! I love it. I got the white Roman dial version. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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