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Guppydriver · 8 March 2023, 05:45 PM

I'm really been into no dates recently. I think the combo of my eyes getting bad since I turned 50 and the fact that I just can't wear a watch unless I have every complication set perfectly has attracted me to the ease of setting and seeing a no date.

I'm 95% sure I have it narrowed to one of three options, all brand new current editions.

a. AirKing
b. IWC Big Pilot 43
c. Omega Seamaster 300 Bronze Gold (heritage)

There are pros and cons to all three, I'm just waiting to try on the Omega before making a decision.

Anyway, it got me thinking. Which current no date three hander (not chronos) offering from Rolex do you prefer and why? I know the Sub would probably be the consensus, but I'm diver heavy, so I wanted to exclude it.

Choices..

Explorer I
Air King
OP
Milgauss

Cru Jones · 8 March 2023, 06:16 PM

I think the upcoming revised Milgauss (if it happens) will be hard to resist.

S.Explorer · 8 March 2023, 07:38 PM

Explorer - most legible, sporty and suits all occasions.

Harry-57 · 8 March 2023, 07:45 PM

Z Blue. It's a bonkers watch, overdone yet still classy and not as migraine inducing as its color scheme might suggest. I like the weight too, it feels a bit different. I'm not a fan of no dates but the Z Blue is a worthy exception - for me. YMMV.

travisb · 8 March 2023, 09:01 PM

The Z-Blue Milgauss would be the one for me.

Gerardus · 8 March 2023, 09:01 PM

Z-Blue or the AK116900

Driver8 · 8 March 2023, 09:41 PM

I voted Milgauss purely because the 39mm Explorer wasn't a poll option, and the discontinued black dial / clear sapphire version of the Millie is a favourite of mine.

Lightsped · 8 March 2023, 10:13 PM

Love all four choices, but the OP provides the most variety based on dial colors offered. However, there is no wrong answer for any of the four choices presented.

JRell · 8 March 2023, 10:15 PM

I am a ceramic fan so this was tough, but the OP green always gets my attention.

B2 Stealth · 8 March 2023, 10:50 PM

Air-King simply because of it's military history which I find fascinating. But truth be told would never purchase any of the choices. Not my style. So Submariner!

Dezorra · 8 March 2023, 10:58 PM

The Milgauss, based on uniqueness. It stands apart from the rest IMO.

tifosi · 8 March 2023, 11:42 PM

EXP I all day. Classic.

brandrea · 9 March 2023, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

I am a ceramic fan so this was tough, but the OP green always gets my attention.

You know I never thought I’d say this, but I agree

garyk · 9 March 2023, 12:18 AM

Thank you OP for reminding me what my non diver, no date, three hand Rolex is!! Obviously not a current model but a favorite of mine nonetheless…

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

ibzk · 9 March 2023, 02:14 AM

the 36 explorer. I think the best watch out there so slimmer wrist profiles

B2 Stealth · 9 March 2023, 02:57 AM

GaryK! Astounding Air-King! Thx for sharing! Nicest Rolex I've seen all day.

ltmgeller · 9 March 2023, 02:59 AM

I'd have to go with the milgauss

AEV · 9 March 2023, 03:06 AM

Milgauss Z Blue

Ketler · 9 March 2023, 03:09 AM

39mm Explorer all day long.
Easily the most user friendly watch there is.

JRell · 9 March 2023, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

You know I never thought I’d say this, but I agree

Lol there you go!

Bob-a-Job · 9 March 2023, 03:12 AM

Hello All, being new to the forum, a vote is as good a way to start joining in. I'm going with the OP - and for its dimensions and beauty etc, etc, the 36mm. Blue, green, silver?

Tim

View Poll Results: Favorite Current Rolex No Date Three Hander (Non Diver)
Explorer I (36mm)	26	28.57%
Air King	16	17.58%
OP	28	30.77%
Milgauss	21	23.08%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

8 March 2023, 05:45 PM	#1
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,226	What is your preferred current (non diver) No Date Rolex? I'm really been into no dates recently. I think the combo of my eyes getting bad since I turned 50 and the fact that I just can't wear a watch unless I have every complication set perfectly has attracted me to the ease of setting and seeing a no date. I'm 95% sure I have it narrowed to one of three options, all brand new current editions. a. AirKing b. IWC Big Pilot 43 c. Omega Seamaster 300 Bronze Gold (heritage) There are pros and cons to all three, I'm just waiting to try on the Omega before making a decision. Anyway, it got me thinking. Which current no date three hander (not chronos) offering from Rolex do you prefer and why? I know the Sub would probably be the consensus, but I'm diver heavy, so I wanted to exclude it. Choices.. Explorer I Air King OP Milgauss

8 March 2023, 09:01 PM	#6
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Z-Blue or the AK116900 __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

8 March 2023, 09:41 PM	#7
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	I voted Milgauss purely because the 39mm Explorer wasn't a poll option, and the discontinued black dial / clear sapphire version of the Millie is a favourite of mine. __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

8 March 2023, 10:15 PM	#9
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,087	I am a ceramic fan so this was tough, but the OP green always gets my attention. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

8 March 2023, 06:16 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	I think the upcoming revised Milgauss (if it happens) will be hard to resist.

8 March 2023, 07:38 PM	#3
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 798	Explorer - most legible, sporty and suits all occasions.

8 March 2023, 07:45 PM	#4
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	Z Blue. It's a bonkers watch, overdone yet still classy and not as migraine inducing as its color scheme might suggest. I like the weight too, it feels a bit different. I'm not a fan of no dates but the Z Blue is a worthy exception - for me. YMMV.

8 March 2023, 09:01 PM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	The Z-Blue Milgauss would be the one for me.

8 March 2023, 10:13 PM	#8
Lightsped "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Watch: Sub, OP41, DJ x 4 Posts: 845	Love all four choices, but the OP provides the most variety based on dial colors offered. However, there is no wrong answer for any of the four choices presented.

8 March 2023, 10:50 PM	#10
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,719	Air-King simply because of it's military history which I find fascinating. But truth be told would never purchase any of the choices. Not my style. So Submariner!

8 March 2023, 10:58 PM	#11
Dezorra "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Dallas Watch: 16750 GMT “Pepsi” Posts: 61	The Milgauss, based on uniqueness. It stands apart from the rest IMO. __________________ 1982 GMT 16750 \| 1984 SD 16660 \| 2019 GMT 126710BLRO \| 2005 Sub 16610 \| Panerai Luminor GMT

8 March 2023, 11:42 PM	#12
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	EXP I all day. Classic. __________________ Russ

9 March 2023, 12:18 AM	#14
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,755	Thank you OP for reminding me what my non diver, no date, three hand Rolex is!! Obviously not a current model but a favorite of mine nonetheless… Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

9 March 2023, 02:14 AM	#15
ibzk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Khan Location: Dubai Watch: 126334 Posts: 211	the 36 explorer. I think the best watch out there so slimmer wrist profiles

9 March 2023, 02:57 AM	#16
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,719	GaryK! Astounding Air-King! Thx for sharing! Nicest Rolex I've seen all day.

9 March 2023, 02:59 AM	#17
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	I'd have to go with the milgauss __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 March 2023, 03:06 AM	#18
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,525	Milgauss Z Blue

9 March 2023, 03:09 AM	#19
Ketler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 467	39mm Explorer all day long. Easily the most user friendly watch there is.

9 March 2023, 03:12 AM	#21
Bob-a-Job "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: UK Posts: 38	Hello All, being new to the forum, a vote is as good a way to start joining in. I'm going with the OP - and for its dimensions and beauty etc, etc, the 36mm. Blue, green, silver? Tim

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