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GerardoG · 11 February 2018, 11:04 AM

Question for TRFers: BlackBay is a fantastic low profile SS watch that does not break your bank...would you say the same about OP39 or EXP 1 ? Sometimes I need a watch that does not scream Rolex, which is usually identified by cyclops.

(I know, this happens when I take a nap, wake up and have no food or drink close by)

Toony · 11 February 2018, 11:14 AM

Explorer 1 is the under the radar king.

TickTockChuck · 11 February 2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Toony

Explorer 1 is the under the radar king.

I totally agree! The reason I bought mine. No bling to worry about. The rhodium OP39 is a nice alternative if you want a slightly more dressy look. Good luck. Cheers!

AEC · 11 February 2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Toony

Explorer 1 is the under the radar king.

Agreed.

Thatguy · 11 February 2018, 11:15 AM

I think the exp1 would fit the bill. As far as the BLNR, non wis (for example, my wife) seem to think it looks like a sub....

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donut · 11 February 2018, 11:15 AM

I would go for Ex1 or Ex2.

r32nissan · 11 February 2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchfellow

Id say BLNR....Nobody outside of this forum thinks it is a Rolex...I mean nobody.

Really? Interesting

watchwatcher · 11 February 2018, 11:16 AM

I would agree, Gerardo. And probably give the edge to the Explorer...the sun ray dials of the OP can be pretty eye catching.

superdog · 11 February 2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I would agree, Gerardo. And probably give the edge to the Explorer...the sun ray dials of the OP can be pretty eye catching.

Yep. Explorer. Def.

Wcdhtwn · 11 February 2018, 11:25 AM

I've had multiple people compliment my GMT by saying "I like your Submariner". Explorer is a great choice.

Easy E · 11 February 2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

I've had multiple people compliment my GMT by saying "I like your Submariner". Explorer is a great choice.

Same here. I also have an Exp II polar that nobody gives an airborne fart about. It seems to be my most off the radar Rolex of the bunch.

HorologyK · 11 February 2018, 11:32 AM

Daytona

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Rrpdc · 11 February 2018, 11:39 AM

I have pm Daytona, yacht master, turn o graph , and Dj 41, but recently purchased blnr. That has become one of my favorite watches for daily wear.

Andrés G · 11 February 2018, 11:43 AM

The Explorer 1 fits perfectly as an under the radar but still cool watch to wear.

mps354 · 11 February 2018, 11:44 AM

I agree that the explorer 1 is under the radar...never gets a look in my experience

Iflylo · 11 February 2018, 11:51 AM

I've had my mk2 Exp1 for about a month. Can hardly stand to take it off. Actually replaced my Daytona 500 as daily wear. Light, thin, extremely comfortable. The dial even though matte is beautiful, the hands and markers sometimes take on the appearance of slight yellowish gold at different angles in the sun. Hard to explain, must be seen in person.
It is a great piece that doesn't attract attention.

rebel_1 · 11 February 2018, 11:58 AM

TBH, IMO, us WISers are the only people that notice any SS watch and can identify it within micro seconds. IMO, any SS non Sub or DJ will fly under the radar. The new Exp I is a fantastic looking piece, but so is the new OP. With what I know about your collection, I’d pick the OP.

lecorsaire · 11 February 2018, 11:58 AM

The explorer I is one of those watches that does everything. It’s perfect for a one watch collection. On the bracelet or on leather for more formal occasions it will always be understated and elegant. It also has the flip lock which the OP doesn’t.

mmalek1 · 11 February 2018, 12:02 PM

Gerardo, I was recently having the same thoughts as well. I am still thinking an explorer is the way to go. We might both be ready for exploring soon.

Spoonage · 11 February 2018, 12:12 PM

Explorer is a great no hassle watch that always performs... Surprisingly the DaytonaC is under the radar to me... To me it doesn’t say Rolex like the SS bezel Daytonas do.

RHIII · 11 February 2018, 12:38 PM

In agree ---it would be the Explorer!

DLRIDES · 11 February 2018, 01:06 PM

Exp I is the undercover king, and one of the most classic available.

Rumor floating around here on TRF that a white dial is coming at Basel World ???

Dr.LJ · 11 February 2018, 01:05 PM

Exp I is under the radar. The OP 39 dials might be a bit more flashy but are also quite beautiful!

PLNYC · 11 February 2018, 01:08 PM

Explorer 1!

kneedeep · 11 February 2018, 01:37 PM

Take away the cyclops and the diver or GMT bezel and that eliminates most non-WIS from recognizing a stainless Rolex. Agree that EXP 1 is a good bet to be highly incognito except to those in the know who would catch the hands and numbers. OP has attention getting dial colors.

kilyung · 11 February 2018, 01:39 PM

214270

subtona · 11 February 2018, 01:54 PM

Explorer 1 may be as good a choice as any, I have one for this reason as well but the oyster bracelet is as much Rolex as the cyclops and can be spotted from a fair distance.

Exp 1 new 39mm is very nearly a perfect timepiece. Classic and simple with great balance, function and legibility.

DoctorA · 11 February 2018, 01:56 PM

Explorer 1

No SUBctitute · 11 February 2018, 02:12 PM

Ex2 not easily IDed as Rolex.

nymsportf30 · 11 February 2018, 02:25 PM

I’d go EXP1. Timeless and under the radar.

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11 February 2018, 11:04 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Low profile SS...options? Question for TRFers: BlackBay is a fantastic low profile SS watch that does not break your bank...would you say the same about OP39 or EXP 1 ? Sometimes I need a watch that does not scream Rolex, which is usually identified by cyclops. (I know, this happens when I take a nap, wake up and have no food or drink close by)

11 February 2018, 11:51 AM	#16
Iflylo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 384	I've had my mk2 Exp1 for about a month. Can hardly stand to take it off. Actually replaced my Daytona 500 as daily wear. Light, thin, extremely comfortable. The dial even though matte is beautiful, the hands and markers sometimes take on the appearance of slight yellowish gold at different angles in the sun. Hard to explain, must be seen in person. It is a great piece that doesn't attract attention. __________________ "Walking's easy when the road is flat, the Good Lord gave us Mountains so we could learn how to Climb" Lonestar.

11 February 2018, 11:58 AM	#17
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	TBH, IMO, us WISers are the only people that notice any SS watch and can identify it within micro seconds. IMO, any SS non Sub or DJ will fly under the radar. The new Exp I is a fantastic looking piece, but so is the new OP. With what I know about your collection, I’d pick the OP. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

11 February 2018, 11:58 AM	#18
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	The explorer I is one of those watches that does everything. It’s perfect for a one watch collection. On the bracelet or on leather for more formal occasions it will always be understated and elegant. It also has the flip lock which the OP doesn’t. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

11 February 2018, 01:06 PM	#22
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,675	Exp I is the undercover king, and one of the most classic available. Rumor floating around here on TRF that a white dial is coming at Basel World ??? __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

11 February 2018, 11:14 AM	#2
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	Explorer 1 is the under the radar king.

11 February 2018, 11:15 AM	#5
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	I think the exp1 would fit the bill. As far as the BLNR, non wis (for example, my wife) seem to think it looks like a sub.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 February 2018, 11:15 AM	#6
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	I would go for Ex1 or Ex2.

11 February 2018, 11:16 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I would agree, Gerardo. And probably give the edge to the Explorer...the sun ray dials of the OP can be pretty eye catching.

11 February 2018, 11:25 AM	#10
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	I've had multiple people compliment my GMT by saying "I like your Submariner". Explorer is a great choice.

11 February 2018, 11:32 AM	#12
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,363	Daytona Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 February 2018, 11:39 AM	#13
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	I have pm Daytona, yacht master, turn o graph , and Dj 41, but recently purchased blnr. That has become one of my favorite watches for daily wear.

11 February 2018, 11:43 AM	#14
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	The Explorer 1 fits perfectly as an under the radar but still cool watch to wear.

11 February 2018, 11:44 AM	#15
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	I agree that the explorer 1 is under the radar...never gets a look in my experience

11 February 2018, 12:02 PM	#19
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	Gerardo, I was recently having the same thoughts as well. I am still thinking an explorer is the way to go. We might both be ready for exploring soon.

11 February 2018, 12:12 PM	#20
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Explorer is a great no hassle watch that always performs... Surprisingly the DaytonaC is under the radar to me... To me it doesn’t say Rolex like the SS bezel Daytonas do.

11 February 2018, 12:38 PM	#21
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	In agree ---it would be the Explorer!

11 February 2018, 01:05 PM	#23
Dr.LJ 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex & Breitling Posts: 322	Exp I is under the radar. The OP 39 dials might be a bit more flashy but are also quite beautiful!

11 February 2018, 01:08 PM	#24
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Explorer 1! __________________

11 February 2018, 01:37 PM	#25
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Take away the cyclops and the diver or GMT bezel and that eliminates most non-WIS from recognizing a stainless Rolex. Agree that EXP 1 is a good bet to be highly incognito except to those in the know who would catch the hands and numbers. OP has attention getting dial colors. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

11 February 2018, 01:39 PM	#26
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	214270

11 February 2018, 01:54 PM	#27
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Explorer 1 may be as good a choice as any, I have one for this reason as well but the oyster bracelet is as much Rolex as the cyclops and can be spotted from a fair distance. Exp 1 new 39mm is very nearly a perfect timepiece. Classic and simple with great balance, function and legibility. __________________

11 February 2018, 01:56 PM	#28
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Explorer 1 __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

11 February 2018, 02:12 PM	#29
No SUBctitute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,809	Ex2 not easily IDed as Rolex.

11 February 2018, 02:25 PM	#30
nymsportf30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York Watch: Breitling Cronomat Posts: 543	I’d go EXP1. Timeless and under the radar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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