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Swapping back and forth all of the time is getting to be a monotonous. I would like to sell one and keep the other. In the beginning I was very partial to the explorer but sometimes I can’t imagine not having the date function. Plus the DJ does sit a larger on the wrist and that is also nice. Tough choice here to just walk away with one…So help me decide because I am really at an impasse with this..

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[–] TheGuruFromIpanema@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] SolarShield1@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Doesn’t the explorer have a better movement and clasp?

[–] stoned-autistic-dude@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It also has the better wearing bracelet.

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[–] ninjagaidanblackman@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I prefer the explorer. Both are lovely watches though.

[–] NeuroticDragon23@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

The datejust one looks like it has more going on but without being overstated. Looks more classy somehow? More appealing to my eye anyway and I don't really like them much. They were always more sought after too if I recall so value would be good.

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[–] 4thepersonal@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] Vegetable_Cat9779@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I would go for the Explorer. I'm not a fan of PCL's, they scratch far to easily.

[–] winecat5@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] Busy_Fly8068@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

DJ.

I’m in the super minority, but the Explorer dial on wrist looks oddly proportioned. Maybe the Arabic numbers are too big — I don’t feel that was with 34mm references that have Arabic numbers. It doesn’t seem that way in pictures but on wrist I was instantly turned off.

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[–] MrMESSl@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Right. All day long. Not even close.

[–] gratefulscape@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Explorer but only during waking hours, not even close.

[–] MisanthropeInLove@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] Still-a-VWfan@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Always Explorer

[–] Cazually@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] pgthsg@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

my choice would be explorer

[–] EternalNujabes@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] plainoldusernamehere@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Explorer for me.

[–] RGRL@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] amla7d505@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] LTCM1998@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Left is infinitely cooler …there can be no other answer.

[–] Astorga97@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

i like the explorer's overall brushed finish compared to the mostly polished on the datejust. guess it comes down to what you're looking for in the finish

[–] cdaack@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Left. Or you can sell it to me 😂

[–] Distance_Runner@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Personally, I prefer the Datejust. I prefer watches with date and think it’s more versatile for most people.

[–] beet_taco@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Explorer IMO. if it was good enough for Don Draper, it’s good enough for you. I also think it has more personality / a more distinctive design language than the Datejust.

[–] CaptainNipplesMcRib@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

DJ looks classier and I need a date function. I’ve also never liked the look of the Explorer on anything other than a bracelet, whereas the DJ looks good on a leather strap too.

[–] tootsierolls2127@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] TantiveIVfromATL@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I'd keep the Explorer of the two...not a big fan of polished center links.

[–] TheModerateGenX@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Not sure why it’s “monotonous” to change the watch you pick for the day, but if I had to pick one I would take the right.

[–] itemluminouswadison@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I too am a date bitch and for that reason alone, the DJ

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[–] M0r4n1@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

i love the explorer, but you mentioned the date, so if it is something you value more over looks, keep the datejust

[–] Loop__Digga@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] Angry-Penetration@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Explorer FTW

[–] pdxtrader@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The right one is speaking to me, love the contrasting brushed/polished metals

[–] midLevelManagement@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

For a black dial, the Explorer has always felt like a more well-balanced design. The brushed case, the 3/6/9 against the black dial, and lack of the white date wheel makes it feel like a more cohesive package to me. With different dial colors, I think the Datejust really shines, and it would be a harder choice. Just my opinion though - both beautiful watches.

[–] Chill_stfu@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Explorer. It's awesome.

Also I hate the cyclops.

[–] AbsolutFred@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Date va no date? Date.

[–] Imaginationandwonder@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I sold the right to get the left. DJ is an incredible watch….the explorer just a bit more special.

[–] poop-n-go@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] willghammer@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

DJ. I think the Explorer II is far superior to I

[–] NotFrankZappaToday@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I'm a sucker for sport watches with baton hands, so I would rock that DJ all day, and twice on Sundays.

[–] SanderDieman@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Simple: keep BOTH

[–] _echnaton@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I'm a date man myself too, so right.

[–] ProofMusic4630@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Definitely right

[–] plk7@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I would usually say Explorer without hesitation, but that DJ is very attractive. Might have to against type.

[–] jaytcfc@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Right obviously

[–] brogued@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Tough call, right.

[–] Brothaman221@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The DJ is imo the more versatile und subjectively more aesthetically pleasing of the two

[–] obfuscatorio@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

For a daily driver I’d pick the DJ. I gotta have the date. Plus I like stick markers better than 3-6-9, it’s a cleaner look.

[–] Remarkable_Jicama_90@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] KimmurieJL@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
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