Best everyday Rolex ?

[Tcw495]

Agreed that it's a Sub for me! And then add a GMT on jubilee for more versatility because to me the jubilee seems dressier.

[Sgooter]

For any day and for any occasion, a two-tone DJ is always a superb choice.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

The Explorer 1 is NOT boring. This guy just doesn’t get it. Anyone who owns one, or wants one, does. It is one of the coolest models in the entire catalogue.

Kat


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Agreed, just rude!!

[Nyl]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Three excellent options, and of those 3, I’d choose the Explorer. Let us know what you choose, and welcome to the forum.

Kat

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of the Explorer I (and Explorer II is the one I dislike the most). I saw one at the AD when I was testing the YM40 and the DJ36/41 but I didn't feel any emotions when seeing it.

I'll go back to this AD and have a look at the DJ but with a smooth bezel this time. Last time I was focus on the fluted one but it's way too dressy.
And try a Sub. My opinion on it may change when it's on my wrist.

I'll keep you updated when my decision is made!

[Jerrocop]

The Explorer is a great everyday watch. Of the several watches I own, surprisingly, it's the Explorer that I enjoy wearing the most and can't see myself ever parting with.

If it doesn't interest you then my second pick would be a GMT, it's nice to have a date window and I like to set the 24hr hand to Edinburgh time while I live in the states. Though I never use the rotating bezel for it's intended purpose, I still like having it to time the odd event. 100M water resistance is fine for anything I do. The only downside that I ever experience with the GMT is that it's definitely more widely known and in that regard makes me somewhat fearful to wear it in cities like New York or Paris.

[RAS888]

If I only have one watch, then it would be a pre ceramic Daytona.
Otherwise, it would Seadweller 43

[malibudad]

For a versatile Rolex that can handle everyday wear from work to the beach to formal events, consider the Datejust 36/41, Air-King, or Yacht-Master 40.

[liuk3]

I feel like any of the steel models work well in multiple environments.

[aboutime]

Try as many variants as you can. Opinions are a valuable source of information but ultimately you should be going with something you relate to the best. As has been offered in other posts, I would personally stick to stainless steel (maybe WG) as a daily and one watch only. But everyone will have different views. Enjoy the hunt.

[Jezz0]

You can't go wrong with Explorer II as daily, I enjoy wearing it everyday.

[wristivities]

114060

[Jmaster]

Originally Posted by Jezz0

You can't go wrong with Explorer II as daily, I enjoy wearing it everyday.

Agreed. That was one watch for 15 years. Some Rolexes might be too flashy for a daily or too polished to take the daily wear and tear, but the Explorer II is definitely the low-key Rolex with a useful GMT function.

[Seddyspaghetti]

116500

[Torshalla]

If only 1… has to be the 124060 Sub :)


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[Cambo]

Whatever you choose….when you do select one as your daily beater, please do not start a new thread complaining of scratches on your bracelet

[Bald Angus]

OP, DJ, Explorer I-36 would be my top 3 with a Sub as honorable mention.


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[KenRose]

I'm a high school PE teacher; I'm in charge of the Physical Education department and we just came back from a 3 day camping trip with our Gr 12's. One of our IB Physics teacher was on the trip and he's chopping wood in a plaid shirt and a caught a glimpse of something on his wrist with a bunch of beads. it was an Air King. Coolest fucker on that trip.

[goldboy]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

The Explorer 1 is NOT boring. This guy just doesn’t get it. Anyone who owns one, or wants one, does. It is one of the coolest models in the entire catalogue.

Kat


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I find it exceptionally mundane, and when considering a one watch daily It would be nice to have a couple extra's like the timing bezel and the increased robustness from its water resistance/diving heritage.

I absolutely do recognize that many people love this watch though, which again highlights how personal and subjective our hobby is. It's not a matter of "getting it" as you say condescendingly, the fact is that nobody can be 100% correct on which one is the best for a specific purpose as we all enjoy different things. Cheers

[Krash]

Depending on your lifestyle, any of these could fill that role.






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[DoctorA]

This!

[Justinmg]

Explorer, flys under the radar and can accompany you on any adventure!

[Rolex1982]

GMT Meteorite!

[77T]

Originally Posted by Nyl

Hello All,

I want to buy a Rolex that can be worn everyday (at my job, outside, at the beach, during events with a suit, etc).
What would you suggest as the best Rolex to do so ?

I already checked some of them (DJ36/41, AK and YM40) but it's quite a hard choice!
I insist that I only want (and can...) buy only one :)

Thanks!

IMHO
An all-occasion Rolex would be the Oyster Perpetual in a silver dial (or color of your choice).

I certainly agree with others that it could be an Explorer - but the OP is better look with a suit.

Also, don't avoid the idea of a vintage model.

LASTLY...I can't tell you how many times es we've heard this refrain,
"I insist that I only want (and can...) buy only one"

Ummm yeah


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[RolexDave68]

[danwang0520]

Either Datejust or Submariner would be my vote...

[Gotgolf52]

Submariner No Date

[Kenny G]

I would have said the Explorer 1 but based on your later responses I’d say go with the DJ.

With that said, any Rolex (or any brand for that matter) can be a one and done….buy what you like best and fits your wrist/lifestyle the best.

[shalashaska]

The 124270 or the 124060.


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[jamesbondOO7]

[OTH]

It’s a no date sub for me! The ceramic bezel and brushed centre links stand up to daily wear really well.