OP 39 Overrated?

[escobar144]

Is the OP 39 overrated? I know alot of articles are saying that the OP39 is the best value prop in the rolex line up. But everytime this watch is brought up on this forum people say the explorer I is the better option. Is this watch actually overrated?

[Jonesy2099]

Let’s just say the Explorer is the better watch, that doesn’t mean the OP 39 is overrated. Both watches are fantastic.

[Malak]

Originally Posted by Jonesy2099

Let’s just say the Explorer is the better watch, that doesn’t mean the OP 39 is overrated. Both watches are fantastic.

Explorer is overrated and has no history. The real classic is the OP.

[javier]

Originally Posted by Malak

Explorer is overrated and has no history. The real classic is the OP.

Explorer has no history ??????????????

[yessir69]

Yes.

[Navarino]

Both offer clean, minimal designs with very different aesthetics. I could easily see both peacefully coexisting in a collection. In particular, I think the OP 39 white dial released last year was a fantastic addition to the catalog.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

Both offer clean, minimal designs with very different aesthetics. I could easily see both peacefully coexisting in a collection. In particular, I think the OP 39 white dial released last year was a fantastic addition to the catalog.

This^^^^

[SPMN]

It’s a very classy looking piece at a great price. What is it really missing that the Explorer has? Easy link? Is that really that important?

[bobernet]

Great watch. Great size. Great price. Overrated? Nope.

[037]

Originally Posted by bobernet

Great watch. Great size. Great price. Overrated? Nope.

This.

[ppalasthira]

Originally Posted by bobernet

Great watch. Great size. Great price. Overrated? Nope.

I have to agree with this.


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[justjay82]

Not overrated in the least. A wonderful addition to my collection!

[RyanJ]

I like the Explorer but want a white dial in that form factor with a time only comp. The OP 39 does that.

[peterpl]

I would pick the Exp over the OP

[Junior_]

I much prefer the white dial OP to the Explorer. But that’s just a personal preference issue.

[Seibei]

I would say it is under rated.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by escobar144

Is the OP 39 overrated? I know alot of articles are saying that the OP39 is the best value prop in the rolex line up. But everytime this watch is brought up on this forum people say the explorer I is the better option. Is this watch actually overrated?

It depends what you are looking for. From my short stint with an OP39 (about 8 months) I absolutely fell in love with it. I do not need a date window, and the size of the watch is just perfect. I am also not a fan of black dials, so the rhodium dial with light blue highlights really hit the spot. It is not a super dressy watch, but works with any outfit.

I feel the OP39 should get some more praise for what it is.

[rcb]

The new white OP is a new classic, definitely not overrated.

[Greg 59]

Originally Posted by Solo118

It depends what you are looking for. From my short stint with an OP39 (about 8 months) I absolutely fell in love with it. I do not need a date window, and the size of the watch is just perfect. I am also not a fan of black dials, so the rhodium dial with light blue highlights really hit the spot. It is not a super dressy watch, but works with any outfit.



I feel the OP39 should get some more praise for what it is.

I concur.

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[brandrea]

It’s as overrated as any Rolex

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s as overrated as any Rolex

Haha there you go!

[CoveWatch]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s as overrated as any Rolex

Yup! Anybody’s phone can do what most of these watches tell and some so in that respect, all watches are overrated but that’s not why we love them.. all perspective

[jimcameron]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s as overrated as any Rolex

Nailed it .

[Brew]

I went to an AD to pick up an Exp, left with the OP, and have no regrets.

[jctrolex]

I was looking for a watch as a birthday gift for our son. The ones I looked at were Omega Aqua Terra, Tudor Heritage Chrono, Rolex Explorer I and the white and black dial OP39. In the end I picked the white dial OP39. The Omega is a great watch but they are priced at almost the same as the OP. Nothing wrong with the Omega some may even argue is a more technologically advanced movement. But let’s face it a Rolex is a Rolex and it just feels more significant for a first nice watch for a young guy. As for the explorer I it uses the same 3132 movement inside the only real difference is the dial and the easy link and about $1,000 more. I prefer the dial on the OP it just seems more classical and can be a real nice looking dress watch when one wants to dress up or can dress down in more casual settings it just seems more versatile to me. The Explorer I looks more casual. The easy link is nice but it’s not worth the price difference to me.
With all the crazy price increases with all the Swiss brands in the last several years the OP 39 seems to be a pretty good deal within that price range.

[puckbw11]

Originally Posted by Brew

I went to an AD to pick up an Exp, left with the OP, and have no regrets.

I did the same


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[schoolboy]

Also, doesn’t the explorer exist to celebrate the OP?

Because of the Everest climb?

[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Also, doesn’t the explorer exist to celebrate the OP?

Because of the Everest climb?

This is a common misunderstanding. The watch that went up with Norgay was an Explorer prototype but did not say “Explorer” on the dial. It did say “Oyster Perpetual,” but it was not an actual Oyster Perpetual reference.

[Malak]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

This is a common misunderstanding. The watch that went up with Norgay was an Explorer prototype but did not say “Explorer” on the dial. It did say “Oyster Perpetual,” but it was not an actual Oyster Perpetual reference.

No, it was an OP on Everest. Hillary was still wearing a smiths.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

This is a common misunderstanding. The watch that went up with Norgay was an Explorer prototype but did not say “Explorer” on the dial. It did say “Oyster Perpetual,” but it was not an actual Oyster Perpetual reference.

I stand corrected. Just read the article about it on Hodinkee!