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Offline Marcus88888888

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Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« on: April 08, 2018, 02:44:06 PM »
I’ve had GMT2 C and a Sub C, both 40mm, and a 44mm Panerai. Now, I would like to have my 3rd Rolex which I’m hunting for a 36mm. (Used)

Both are classic model. I’ve seen quite a number of DJ in the wild, but not the Explorer.
IMO, Explorer can be a dress and casual watch with both Steel & Leather Strap. But the DJ can only be worn with the leather straps (don’t prefer the original Jubilee), but I like the vintage look of a DJ.

The Explorer’s price is double of the DJ.

Which one would be your choice?


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Offline mongourou

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2018, 06:24:27 PM »
I will personally choose the Explorer I but not the 36mm as it looks a bit ridiculous on me. But if your wrist size and height allow it, go for it.


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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2018, 06:31:18 PM »
Based on the 2 choices, I will personally choose Explorer 1 since as mentioned, it can be used as dress or casual wear. Its best in both worlds but its your call at th end. Buy whichever sings more to u.

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2018, 06:59:29 PM »
If you get the Explorer, then all your 3 Rolex will be black-dialled. A Datejust would give you more color options ... even a 2-tone DJ with a leather strap can look very casual yet classic.  If that is important to you.

Offline Ron0327

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2018, 11:55:24 PM »
Will go for rolex explorer

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2018, 09:32:10 PM »
Between both pieces above, the answer would really be quite easy. Eii tend to hold their prices quite well, not so much on your proposed Ei. What with all the comments about the short hands, etc and you could do better to save up further towards the Eii. The 1601 on the other hand, is a real vintage and worth adding into one's collection. Let me poison you with some previous pictures from my collection. To sway your opinion further, swing by http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2014/04/rolex-datejust-1.html for more pictures.









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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2018, 10:49:18 AM »
Mate of course go for Explorer 1, if budget is not an issue. is more sportier and more decent look. But as u having 2 Rolex sport watches. I think Datejust also a great choice under ur criteria. Is often a Rolex iconic watch.

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2018, 06:28:30 PM »
Definitely explorer, it has a more sporty look

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2018, 05:37:23 PM »
Bump for Rolex haha!



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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2018, 06:53:46 AM »
Explorer gets my vote, overall case and bracelet structure more solid, 369 dial looks minimal yet simple.
Otherwise, DJ would be vintage which fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet are the iconic designs.

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2018, 05:32:08 PM »
explorer more sentimental value.
datejust more "uncle uncle" classic looks  :Cheers:

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2018, 05:39:55 PM »




Poison slide video here! Haha
https://youtu.be/y04uYUizCA4
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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2018, 01:57:43 PM »
Explorer gets my vote.

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2018, 08:24:29 PM »
Explorer for sure.. has a solid look.. one watch for all occasions

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2018, 01:47:40 PM »
Explorer 1, but I would prefer 39mm ref 214270

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2018, 03:36:11 PM »
Video of my explorer welcome watch at YouTube here !  :Jumping:
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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2018, 05:18:50 PM »
A video of a Rolex 36mm old Datejust is here below. Don't forget comment here which one u like more. Haha

https://youtu.be/819zMTXnP4w
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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2018, 08:18:13 PM »
for me explorer is better then a datejust.

didnt u realise datejust is more like a watch for the elder? assume ure in ur 40s, explorer definitely looks go in u

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2018, 09:15:07 PM »


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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #19 on: September 10, 2018, 05:57:03 AM »
Noticed u have few sports watches maybe DJ is a option dress watch for you. Give your wrist a lighter less heavy feel? (Only u know your own character )

Some said DJ is uncle watch for me is more like a gentleman watch and understated watch on hand. ( u can choose normal bezel Rolex )

Explorer for me is a causal watch can never be a replacement dress watch in Rolex.

I didn’t own any Rolex just a watch enthusiastic guy give my humble opinions.



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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #20 on: September 10, 2018, 06:54:24 AM »




man...the leather strap makes explorer even more kick ass   :Dancing_banana:

Poison slide video here! Haha
https://youtu.be/y04uYUizCA4

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #21 on: September 10, 2018, 06:58:49 AM »




man...the leather strap makes explorer even more kick ass   :Dancing_banana:

Poison slide video here! Haha
https://youtu.be/y04uYUizCA4

Ya, is a custom made Rolex strap  :laugh:
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Offline Marcus88888888

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #22 on: September 10, 2018, 11:23:12 AM »



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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2018, 11:49:47 AM »
Explorer man!

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Re: Rolex Explorer 114270 or Datejust 1601?
« Reply #24 on: September 10, 2018, 04:00:46 PM »
Completed All the sports watch no regret also a way to go


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