Watch to Round out Rotation

[Nikrnic]

Originally Posted by J-rob

Looks great. Any pics on different straps?

I do but on my old phone that didn't transfer. I'll try to find some but it might take a little bit. Out of town til next week , sorry

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[J-rob]

Originally Posted by rl96701

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This pic makes the decision very tough.

[mdx77]

Have you considered the Omega Railmaster? 39mm, sporty yet elegant with a vintage look that can be dressed up or down with a bracelet or NATO/leather strap.

[FLGatorM5]

Originally Posted by J-rob

I think the OP in white may be more nonchalant.

And a nice compliment to your black and silver dials. If I didn’t have such an obsession with the snowflake dial, this would be next on the list.

I’m sure someone here smarter than I has replaced their bracelet with leather.

[justjay82]

You won’t regret a white OP39. Perfect addition to my GMT.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by J-rob

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I’m still leaning toward a Rolex.

What do you think, OP 39 or Exp I for my rotation?

Would like to occasionally wear on leather.

Can’t go wrong with either. I’d probably go with the Explorer

[J-rob]

Originally Posted by justjay82

You won’t regret a white OP39. Perfect addition to my GMT.

That looks awesome against the denim cuff.

[J-rob]

Originally Posted by FLGatorM5

And a nice compliment to your black and silver dials. If I didn’t have such an obsession with the snowflake dial, this would be next on the list.

I’m sure someone here smarter than I has replaced their bracelet with leather.

I may have to buy one and post up some leather shots myself! Haha

[J-rob]

Originally Posted by Watcheroo

Can’t go wrong with either. I’d probably go with the Explorer

Any reason in particular why you’d choose that over the OP? Would love to hear your thoughts.

[justjay82]

Originally Posted by J-rob

That looks awesome against the denim cuff.

Thanks buddy

[J-rob]

If I have tallied correctly, I have 4 nods for the Exp I and 10 votes for the OP 39.

Unless someone really gets persuasive, I think this is my answer!

Any last comments or pics would be greatly appreciated.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by J-rob

Any reason in particular why you’d choose that over the OP? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Bracelet and matte dial are awesome on the explorer. I think the OP bracelet is lacking. If the OP had the same bracelet as the explorer, i would get one.


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[J-rob]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Bracelet and matte dial are awesome on the explorer. I think the OP bracelet is lacking. If the OP had the same bracelet as the explorer, i would get one.


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Great points. I do wish the OP had the easylink, but I may be able to add that.

Is the dial of the explorer a different black than the sub?

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by J-rob

Any reason in particular why you’d choose that over the OP? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Mainly personal preference, but also given the two watches you already own, I think the Exp rounds the collection out better. I might be off, but the OP is too similar to the DJ in my mind.

Again, can’t really go wrong with either. The OP is a great watch

[danwang0520]

i would add gmt-master as it complements your sub quite well.......if you go with tudor, you can look into BB GMT on a pepsi bezel as well

BB chrono looks great as a secondary option as well

[robi59]

214270 that's it

[J-rob]

Originally Posted by Watcheroo

Mainly personal preference, but also given the two watches you already own, I think the Exp rounds the collection out better. I might be off, but the OP is too similar to the DJ in my mind.

Again, can’t really go wrong with either. The OP is a great watch

Originally Posted by robi59

214270 that's it

So do you guys think that a Sub and Explorer can exist together in a 3 watch rotation?

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by J-rob

Great points. I do wish the OP had the easylink, but I may be able to add that.



Is the dial of the explorer a different black than the sub?

Completely different. It’s like the 16800, very flat.





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[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by J-rob

Grand Seiko is certainly an option, any recommendations?

Snowflake! SBGA211... What an absolute stunner on both bracelet & brown leather.

Click around on this thread for inspiration: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f642/g...l#post46305971

IMO, GS is *such* a sleeper watch. The quality is absolutely through the roof & they are stunning dials to look at. The detail work is so nice.

[J-rob]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Completely different. It’s like the 16800, very flat.

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Ok, I see what you are saying.

Certainly have a decision to make now.

Do you think that the explorer and Sub can exist reasonably in a 3 watch rotation?

[J-rob]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

Snowflake! SBGA211... What an absolute stunner on both bracelet & brown leather.

Click around on this thread for inspiration: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f642/g...l#post46305971

IMO, GS is *such* a sleeper watch. The quality is absolutely through the roof & they are stunning dials to look at. The detail work is so nice.

Those look amazing, my only qualm with them is the lack of lume.

[Lesnerelli23]

I'd definitely vote Explorer II as I've read on here a lot that it goes virtually unnoticed but is both rugged and has the great 24hr complication. Put on a leather or nato and no one but you would know! That being said I think the Explorer 39 would be a great choice too. It doesn't really scream Rolex either.

[Jabbo84]

I suggest an invicta for you

[GradyPhilpott]

How about one of these:

[GradyPhilpott]

Never mind.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by robi59

214270 that's it

+1. The exp I is The most versatile watch in my opinion. It is also my personal favorite in my collection, and gets the most rwrist time It goes with the suit, it goes on the beach, it goes mountain biking, it goes to South America, it goes at night — the lume is sick, it goes during the day,etc.

Here’s mine in a snowstorm iN NYC





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[GGGMT]

And I’d do the WG numerals. Not lumed numbers, but rarer, as it was a limited run and you’ll increasingly see less and less and less of them.


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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by J-rob

Ok, I see what you are saying.



Certainly have a decision to make now.



Do you think that the explorer and Sub can exist reasonably in a 3 watch rotation?

Absolutely. The explorer plays well dressed up or down. The sub is the sub, almost a must in any watch collection. I got rid of the explorer 1 mk1 and i will soon be purchasing another one, mk2. It’s as close to perfect as it gets IMO.


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[illiguy]

After reading OP’s description, Grand Seiko immediately also entered the mind. Can’t get more under the radar than that.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by J-rob

So do you guys think that a Sub and Explorer can exist together in a 3 watch rotation?

I think so, yes. They’re quite different watches on the wrist