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Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 12:26 AM

Hello all, seeking opinions, if your current collection is below

1 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi
2 Rolex Daytona Panda
3 Rolex Submariner Starbucks
4 Cartier Santos medium

For the last piece in a 5 watch collection, would you keep a Tudor Black Bay 54 or Rolex explorer 36 (124270)

Thanks

Tylerlsu2008 · 27 February 2024, 12:31 AM

Explorer

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tylerlsu2008

Explorer

Thanks for your feedback

travisb · 27 February 2024, 12:52 AM

Your call. I'd keep the Explorer.

padi56 · 27 February 2024, 12:33 AM

it's your collection and the only opinion that matters with any collection is yourself only ,so buy the watch you want its that simple.

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

it's your collection and the only opinion that matters with any collection is yourself only ,so buy the watch you want its that simple.

Thanks, I already have both, thinking of letting go 1 to keep to 5 watches

TudorDXB · 27 February 2024, 12:35 AM

I think you need a datejust 36 or a 5 digit explorer II.

The Explorer 36 is just too boring for the monetary value assigned to it.

GrailTime · 27 February 2024, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TudorDXB

I think you need a datejust 36 or a 5 digit explorer II.

The Explorer 36 is just too boring for the monetary value assigned to it.

Agree re explorer 36. When the OP already has 4 amazing watches, the Explorer 36 just seems meh.
Personally feel the Omega Aqua Terra is a much better watch than the Explorer 1 and it can be picked up for half the price used.

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TudorDXB

I think you need a datejust 36 or a 5 digit explorer II.

The Explorer 36 is just too boring for the monetary value assigned to it.

That’s not helping my question. lol

TudorDXB · 27 February 2024, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg.A

That’s not helping my question. lol

Bin the explorer in that case. The Tudor for me is a better watch and is different to your sub as it does not have the date

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TudorDXB

Bin the explorer in that case. The Tudor for me is a better watch and is different to your sub as it does not have the date

Thanks for the feedback

dg8dg7 · 27 February 2024, 12:48 AM

Honestly I'd probably take the black bay 54. That watch surprised me with hoenive it was on my wrist. Sold it to build towards a grail piece and it's probably the sale I regret the most.

If you can forget about the name on the dial, it's miles ahead of the explorer 36 imo.

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Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dg8dg7

Honestly I'd probably take the black bay 54. That watch surprised me with hoenive it was on my wrist. Sold it to build towards a grail piece and it's probably the sale I regret the most.

If you can forget about the name on the dial, it's miles ahead of the explorer 36 imo.

Sent from my SM-S916W using Tapatalk

Thanks!

GrailTime · 27 February 2024, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg.A

Hello all, seeking opinions, if your current collection is below

1 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi
2 Rolex Daytona Panda
3 Rolex Submariner Starbucks
4 Cartier Santos medium

For the last piece in a 5 watch collection, would you keep a Tudor Black Bay 54 or Rolex explorer 36 (124270)

Thanks

Sell the Tudor and the Explorer. Get a Fluted DJ or DayDate.

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gaffs

Sell the Tudor and the Explorer. Get a Fluted DJ or DayDate.

That’s not helping my question. lol. I am looking to sell either the Tudor or Explorer..to cut down to 5 watch

GrailTime · 27 February 2024, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg.A

That’s not helping my question. lol. I am looking to sell either the Tudor or Explorer..to cut down to 5 watch

Sure. But you come to a Rolex forum asking Rolex V Tudor.

That is like going to CPAC and asking Trump or Biden.

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gaffs

Sure. But you come to a Rolex forum asking Rolex V Tudor.

That is like going to CPAC and asking Trump or Biden.

JMGoodnight369 · 27 February 2024, 12:51 AM

I’d go for the explorer. The BB is too much like sub, which you have. You already have a GMT so explorer 2 is off the table. The explorer 1 would be my vote

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JMGoodnight369

I’d go for the explorer. The BB is too much like sub, which you have. You already have a GMT so explorer 2 is off the table. The explorer 1 would be my vote

Pretty sound advice. Thanks

Robf52 · 27 February 2024, 12:53 AM

If me, Explorer.

Agamemnon · 27 February 2024, 01:06 AM

Exp I

Ninja Master · 27 February 2024, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg.A

Hello all, seeking opinions, if your current collection is below

1 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi
2 Rolex Daytona Panda
3 Rolex Submariner Starbucks
4 Cartier Santos medium

For the last piece in a 5 watch collection, would you keep a Tudor Black Bay 54 or Rolex explorer 36 (124270)

Thanks

There's no right or wrong.

But if it were me, I'd try to add another non-Rolex watch. Possibly something vintage.

How about a Speedmaster?

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Master

There's no right or wrong.

But if it were me, I'd try to add another non-Rolex watch. Possibly something vintage.

How about a Speedmaster?

Had a speedy but sold as it ultimately didn’t speak to me..my goal now is to cut down to 5 watches and not add..haha

Ninja Master · 27 February 2024, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg.A

Had a speedy but sold as it ultimately didn’t speak to me..my goal now is to cut down to 5 watches and not add..haha

Understood. I'm a fan of the Black Bays.

But I wonder will you always be thinking the Explorer is better than a Tudor...

jswing · 27 February 2024, 01:16 AM

That's a tough one. I have both in a small collection, and really wouldn't want to give up either. If push came to shove, I guess I'd let go of the BB54 first.

Greg.A · 27 February 2024, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jswing

That's a tough one. I have both in a small collection, and really wouldn't want to give up either. If push came to shove, I guess I'd let go of the BB54 first.

Thanks Jeff! Difficult decision indeed..

Calatrava r · 27 February 2024, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg.A

Thanks Jeff! Difficult decision indeed..

If the decision is at all difficult, just keep both and forget about it.

101031-28 · 27 February 2024, 01:20 AM

Explorer.

Bazil · 27 February 2024, 01:27 AM

If I had that collection I’d add an AP to it ..

londondude · 27 February 2024, 02:14 AM

Keep the Explorer, it’s a classic, especially in the 36 size

View Poll Results: Keep Tudor BB54 or EXP 36
Tudor BB54	23	21.30%
EXP 36	85	78.70%
Voters: 108. You may not vote on this poll

27 February 2024, 12:26 AM	#1
Greg.A "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Hillside Posts: 364	Opinions in 5 watch collection Hello all, seeking opinions, if your current collection is below 1 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi 2 Rolex Daytona Panda 3 Rolex Submariner Starbucks 4 Cartier Santos medium For the last piece in a 5 watch collection, would you keep a Tudor Black Bay 54 or Rolex explorer 36 (124270) Thanks

27 February 2024, 12:33 AM	#5
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27 February 2024, 12:53 AM	#20
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27 February 2024, 01:20 AM	#28
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Explorer. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

27 February 2024, 12:31 AM	#2
Tylerlsu2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: USA Posts: 324	Explorer

27 February 2024, 12:52 AM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Your call. I'd keep the Explorer.

27 February 2024, 12:35 AM	#7
TudorDXB "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Dubai, UAE Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 124	I think you need a datejust 36 or a 5 digit explorer II. The Explorer 36 is just too boring for the monetary value assigned to it.

27 February 2024, 12:48 AM	#12
dg8dg7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: CA Posts: 64	Honestly I'd probably take the black bay 54. That watch surprised me with hoenive it was on my wrist. Sold it to build towards a grail piece and it's probably the sale I regret the most. If you can forget about the name on the dial, it's miles ahead of the explorer 36 imo. Sent from my SM-S916W using Tapatalk

27 February 2024, 12:51 AM	#18
JMGoodnight369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 373	I’d go for the explorer. The BB is too much like sub, which you have. You already have a GMT so explorer 2 is off the table. The explorer 1 would be my vote

27 February 2024, 01:06 AM	#21
Agamemnon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Giuliano Location: Italy Watch: Rolex - Panerai Posts: 1,979	Exp I

27 February 2024, 01:16 AM	#25
jswing "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: NJ Watch: 124060/124270/BB54 Posts: 323	That's a tough one. I have both in a small collection, and really wouldn't want to give up either. If push came to shove, I guess I'd let go of the BB54 first.

27 February 2024, 01:27 AM	#29
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	If I had that collection I’d add an AP to it .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

27 February 2024, 02:14 AM	#30
londondude "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Real Name: John Location: London Posts: 243	Keep the Explorer, it’s a classic, especially in the 36 size

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