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Old 19 June 2017, 04:40 AM   #1
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Which of these 5 Steel Rolex is more desirable? Rank yours
Based on your choice, how would you rank these Rolexes rank in desirability?

Steel Submariner, Explorer 1 39mm, Explorer II 40mm, Rolex Milgauss (Z Blue), Rolex Airking 40mm

Heres how I rank them
1. Submariner
2. Explorer II
3. Blue Milgauss
4. Explorer 39mm
5. Air king

Please share your rankings and thoughts below
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Old 19 June 2017, 04:51 AM   #2
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Mine would be:
1. Milgauss
2. Explorer II (polar)
3. Explorer 39
4. Sub
5. Air King
This is my opinion based on aesthetics alone.
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Old 19 June 2017, 04:51 AM   #3
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Tough call between the sub and the exp 39 since I like both watches equally; both tool watches as they can be also worn with a suit especially the sub. I cannot say the same for the rest. Sorry, but not fan of any of the 3 remaining.
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:24 AM   #4
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Tough call between the sub and the exp 39 since I like both watches equally; both tool watches as they can be also worn with a suit especially the sub. I cannot say the same for the rest. Sorry, but not fan of any of the 3 remaining.
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Save me some typing... I agree.
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Old 10 August 2018, 11:54 AM   #5
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Tough call between the sub and the exp 39 since I like both watches equally; both tool watches as they can be also worn with a suit especially the sub. I cannot say the same for the rest. Sorry, but not fan of any of the 3 remaining.
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+1 exactly my thought
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:20 AM   #6
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:22 AM   #7
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Nailed it
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:53 AM   #8
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:57 AM   #9
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:58 PM   #10
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Milgauss
Ex1
Airking
This
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Old 10 August 2018, 08:17 AM   #11
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Milgauss
Ex1
Airking


If I absolutely HAD to choose from these I think you have the order spot on


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Old 19 May 2019, 10:55 PM   #12
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Ex1
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There we go!


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Old 19 June 2017, 05:22 AM   #13
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1 - Sub
2 - Air King

The rest aren't on my radar. Air King has the same case with anti-magnetic properties as the Milgauss, and is better looking and cheaper too.
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Old 19 June 2017, 10:28 PM   #14
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1 - Sub
2 - Air King

The rest aren't on my radar. Air King has the same case with anti-magnetic properties as the Milgauss, and is better looking and cheaper too.
How did you get inside my head and steal my exact thoughts
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:24 AM   #15
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AK (new model)
exp II
Ex I
milgauss

Why no GMT II? I would have put that first or at least joint top!!
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:56 AM   #16
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Old 8 August 2018, 07:59 PM   #17
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Exp ii
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:59 AM   #18
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If I didn't already have a GMT II, my first pick would be the white Explorer II. Otherwise, I'd go with the black SubC. The others leave me totally cold.

I still travel Internationally and the dual time zone is useful.
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:01 AM   #19
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Exp1
Exp11
AK new model
Milguass

I prefer to wear the Sub but for me the Exp1 is the more versatile from its better fit to its suitability for formal with suit & tie to in the hills situations etc.
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:04 AM   #20
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:26 AM   #21
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This is the correct answer.

But, replace the Z-blue by the GV, and I'd move the GV to 2nd.
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:13 AM   #22
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Old 7 August 2018, 12:23 AM   #23
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This is the correct answer.

But, replace the Z-blue by the GV, and I'd move the GV to 2nd.
Bingo
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:13 AM   #24
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Steel Submariner, Explorer 1 39mm, Explorer II 40mm, Rolex Milgauss (Z Blue), Rolex Airking 40mm
Explorer 1
Air king
Explorer 2
Sub
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:17 AM   #25
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Wait, what's the question
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Old 7 August 2018, 12:22 AM   #26
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Wait, what's the question
This!
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:19 AM   #27
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1. Submariner/ Explorer I ( tie)
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Old 19 June 2017, 08:02 AM   #28
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1. Submariner/ Explorer I ( tie)
2. Explorer II
3. Milgauss
4. Airking
This!
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:33 AM   #29
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Wow not for me.
My list
SS Daytona
GMT
Sub
Exp II
Exp
I know you wanted your list ranked, but any list that doesn't include a GMT or Daytona just isn't right.
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:36 AM   #30
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