Thinking about a first Rolex to celebrate a career milestone. Thoughts on Explorer 1, DJ36 smooth bezel/oyster, or a vintage DJ? Explorer is more my style but I already have a Black Bay 36 which I plan to keep, so I’m worried it’s too similar.

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These are all pretty similar, anything in particular important to you besides it being a Rolex? I vote explorer (because I dont like the cyclops).

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I (Male, husky build) bought a 36 Explorer. I’d read all these reviews about how it was the best watch ever. I really liked the look of it but was initially kind of meh about it.

I now love it. Anytime I put on one of my other watches I’m disappointed. It’s so comfortable. It looks good regardless of if I’m casual or formal. Half the time I forget it’s on a sleep with it on my wrist.

I’m fully bought in on wearing sub 40mm watches now.

I guess what I’m getting at is you’ll likely love it and the Tudor will sit around.

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M/F? Wrist size?

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M, about 6.5” wrist. I tried on Explorer and DJ36 and they both fit well, Explorer wears a little smaller.

I think the Exp 1 36 and BB 36 will be too similar for you. A DJ has the date function and could be your “fancy” watch to your BB 36 being your “casual/tool” watch. Plus a DJ makes for a really nice milestone watch

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My 39mm Exp 1 with the full lume dial is my favorite watch of all time.

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What milestone?

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