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chrisrolexguy · 2 October 2014, 06:40 AM

I love both, can only have one, I'm a hairstylist, love the classic style of the sub no date, love the minimalism of the explorer1, I want something I can beat up and not worry about it. Sub is more sporty where as explorer is more dressy...

Help any thoughts ?

SaddleSC · 2 October 2014, 06:41 AM

I have owned both and the Submariner would be my pick.
The Explorer is a fantastic watch, but there is just something about a Sub:)

RUK · 2 October 2014, 06:42 AM

Sub C is more versatile IMO. I have one and I could easily where it every day every where. The E1 is a great watch, but it's too subtle sometimes.

T01 · 2 October 2014, 06:42 AM

Subc

Dittox · 2 October 2014, 06:44 AM

I would go for the SubC

irish john · 2 October 2014, 06:56 AM

I had a exp 1 ,for 9 months ,,, beautiful watch , just something missing , hard to discribe really ,, traded it for sub nd. ,, couldnt be happier ,, no regrets

Nobody.Move · 2 October 2014, 07:02 AM

I have both (Sub 5513 + Explorer 114270) and so should you!

SoonerTA · 2 October 2014, 07:08 AM

I wouldn't hesitate...Get the Sub!

toomuchtalk · 2 October 2014, 07:13 AM

Explorer.

RollieVerde · 2 October 2014, 07:18 AM

Sub c is a dive watch. Don't get it if you don't dive. The Explorer is a classic all-around timepiece, and built to take punishment. It's perfect.

FTX I · 2 October 2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RollieVerde

Sub c is a dive watch. Don't get it if you don't dive.

jpmurphy1933 · 2 October 2014, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollieVerde

Sub c is a dive watch. Don't get it if you don't dive. The Explorer is a classic all-around timepiece, and built to take punishment. It's perfect.

This is correct.

dysondiver · 3 October 2014, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollieVerde

Sub c is a dive watch. Don't get it if you don't dive. The Explorer is a classic all-around timepiece, and built to take punishment. It's perfect.

hate to argue ,,, but the sub certainly isnt a dive watch ,,, its a watch styled like a divers watch ,,, nothing costing 5k plus could ever be thought of as a dive watch , its a watch for looking great and timing parking meters with. having said that ,,, you dont need to be an explorer to own one of them either ,,, this rolex thing is so tricky to justify ,,, lol ,,,

The Submariner · 2 October 2014, 07:27 AM

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red.earth · 2 October 2014, 07:27 AM

If you want people to know you're wearing a Rolex, go for the Sub. The Explorer is far more subtle. In terms of sporty or dressy, they're equal. I recommend the Explorer because there are likely to be far, far fewer of them. I wonder what the numbers are...?

HickoryStick · 4 October 2014, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by red.earth

If you want people to know you're wearing a Rolex, go for the Sub. The Explorer is far more subtle.

+1

I went with the Explorer and have been very happy with it. I wear it everyday no matter what I'm going to be doing. Nobody notices I'm wearing a Rolex and I like it that way.

dysondiver · 2 October 2014, 07:29 AM

size ,,,,, try both , think for a while , buy the one you cant put down ,,,, buy pre owned and you may just be able to stretch both for the price of either new ,,, or a little more ,, hows that for an idea

BlackBay1 · 2 October 2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

size ,,,,, try both , think for a while , buy the one you cant put down ,,,, buy pre owned and you may just be able to stretch both for the price of either new ,,, or a little more ,, hows that for an idea

Spot on.

kaseri · 2 October 2014, 07:36 AM

SubC first and then the Explorer 1.

Rashid.bk · 2 October 2014, 07:50 AM

SubC easily.

Ferran_vc · 2 October 2014, 07:56 AM

I have the same problem every morning...😎
Now seriously, both are icons, blend perfectly in any environment and are heavy duty tool watches so whatever you decide you will be happy.

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TudorBeast · 2 October 2014, 07:59 AM

I've personally had both and I've personally sold both.

Sorry i'm no help lol

Kadhytia · 2 October 2014, 08:10 AM

Sub c no date

kilyung · 2 October 2014, 08:12 AM

Either is a fantastic choice

Robday · 2 October 2014, 08:16 AM

Ok, so not trying to be silly here, but as a hairstylist, you may at some time or another need to use the bezel on the Sub to check on elapsed time (under dryer; since applying color; etc), especially if you have multiple clients at once...just a thought.

Cesium133 · 3 October 2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Robday

Ok, so not trying to be silly here, but as a hairstylist, you may at some time or another need to use the bezel on the Sub to check on elapsed time (under dryer; since applying color; etc), especially if you have multiple clients at once...just a thought.

Pretty good point here. Bezel could come in handy.

FTX I · 2 October 2014, 08:18 AM

I vote Sub, but I'm considering the Exp I as my next.

Catyack · 2 October 2014, 08:20 AM

Explorer hands down. Larger dial, wears flatter, and dresses up more nicely than a sub.

Wllnv19 · 2 October 2014, 09:23 AM

Sub

CCI24 · 2 October 2014, 09:32 AM

Sub

2 October 2014, 06:40 AM	#1
chrisrolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York City Posts: 110	I cannot decide, subc no date or explorer 1 I love both, can only have one, I'm a hairstylist, love the classic style of the sub no date, love the minimalism of the explorer1, I want something I can beat up and not worry about it. Sub is more sporty where as explorer is more dressy... Help any thoughts ?

2 October 2014, 06:41 AM	#2
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have owned both and the Submariner would be my pick. The Explorer is a fantastic watch, but there is just something about a Sub:) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

2 October 2014, 06:42 AM	#3
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Sub C is more versatile IMO. I have one and I could easily where it every day every where. The E1 is a great watch, but it's too subtle sometimes. __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

2 October 2014, 07:27 AM	#15
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	If you want people to know you're wearing a Rolex, go for the Sub. The Explorer is far more subtle. In terms of sporty or dressy, they're equal. I recommend the Explorer because there are likely to be far, far fewer of them. I wonder what the numbers are...? __________________ Explorer 124273 \| Explorer II 16570 Polar \|

2 October 2014, 06:42 AM	#4
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Subc

2 October 2014, 06:44 AM	#5
Dittox "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mexico City Watch: Explorer II Posts: 262	I would go for the SubC

2 October 2014, 06:56 AM	#6
irish john "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: john Location: ireland Watch: Rolex ,PP Posts: 701	I had a exp 1 ,for 9 months ,,, beautiful watch , just something missing , hard to discribe really ,, traded it for sub nd. ,, couldnt be happier ,, no regrets

2 October 2014, 07:02 AM	#7
Nobody.Move "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 266	I have both (Sub 5513 + Explorer 114270) and so should you!

2 October 2014, 07:08 AM	#8
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,417	I wouldn't hesitate...Get the Sub!

2 October 2014, 07:13 AM	#9
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Explorer.

2 October 2014, 07:18 AM	#10
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	Sub c is a dive watch. Don't get it if you don't dive. The Explorer is a classic all-around timepiece, and built to take punishment. It's perfect.

2 October 2014, 07:27 AM	#14
The Submariner Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Land of Adventure Watch: Guess? Posts: 461	<----------------------------------------------------------------------------

2 October 2014, 07:29 AM	#17
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	size ,,,,, try both , think for a while , buy the one you cant put down ,,,, buy pre owned and you may just be able to stretch both for the price of either new ,,, or a little more ,, hows that for an idea

2 October 2014, 07:36 AM	#19
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	SubC first and then the Explorer 1.

2 October 2014, 07:50 AM	#20
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	SubC easily.

2 October 2014, 07:56 AM	#21
Ferran_vc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 7	I have the same problem every morning...😎 Now seriously, both are icons, blend perfectly in any environment and are heavy duty tool watches so whatever you decide you will be happy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2014, 07:59 AM	#22
TudorBeast Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PNW USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 516	I've personally had both and I've personally sold both. Sorry i'm no help lol

2 October 2014, 08:10 AM	#23
Kadhytia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal & Jakarta Watch: ROLEX, AP, and PP Posts: 916	Sub c no date

2 October 2014, 08:12 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Either is a fantastic choice

2 October 2014, 08:16 AM	#25
Robday "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: robday Location: Texas Watch: 16710 GMT Coke Posts: 105	Ok, so not trying to be silly here, but as a hairstylist, you may at some time or another need to use the bezel on the Sub to check on elapsed time (under dryer; since applying color; etc), especially if you have multiple clients at once...just a thought.

2 October 2014, 08:18 AM	#27
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I vote Sub, but I'm considering the Exp I as my next.

2 October 2014, 08:20 AM	#28
Catyack Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gone Posts: 217	Explorer hands down. Larger dial, wears flatter, and dresses up more nicely than a sub.

2 October 2014, 09:23 AM	#29
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Sub

2 October 2014, 09:32 AM	#30
CCI24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: colin Location: Maryland Watch: 14060m Posts: 287	Sub

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