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JSL420 · 5 September 2020, 01:43 PM

Explorer/Speedmaster or Explorer/Snowflake?

Tough choice

mdx77 · 5 September 2020, 01:45 PM

Speedy. No question.

Zyfon · 5 September 2020, 01:52 PM

I love the Moonwatch, but hated how short the winding crown is. Was a chore to wind.

I'll have to go for the Snowflake. Such workmanship.

brucethemanlee · 5 September 2020, 02:06 PM

speedy

RolexEDC · 5 September 2020, 02:29 PM

❄️

campfire · 5 September 2020, 02:33 PM

Hmm. Maybe the Snowflake by a smidge?

I can see reasons for one or the other though.

bmclaurin · 5 September 2020, 02:36 PM

Snowflake. That magnificent dial and spring drive, not to mention GS’ legendary finishing of the case. No contest for me. The Speedy is an icon for sure, but the Snowflake is a better watch by a mile.

Sinanamus · 5 September 2020, 03:14 PM

I'd want a date. Go snow.

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TimeAZ · 5 September 2020, 03:18 PM

The Explorer and Speedy are a little too similar in my opinion. Snowflake would add a different dial experience.

BUT-- I strongly recommend you check an Aqua Terra in white/opaline silver configuration as well. Check out the 38mm option.

DCheeta · 5 September 2020, 04:05 PM

Speedmaster. And I love the Snowflake, but still, Speedmaster.

Rubyrex · 5 September 2020, 04:10 PM

Grand Seiko!!!! All day long...

MYBROTHERSKEEPER · 5 September 2020, 06:55 PM

Nicer contrast with the snowflake. Speedy is too similar.

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JSL420 · 5 September 2020, 07:54 PM

Thanks guys, I currently have the Speedy Pro and the Explorer, maybe I should just add the Snowflake and make it my little holy trinity collection. The date and PR complications (and white dial) added some fun in the collection I think ��

HogwldFLTR · 5 September 2020, 07:56 PM

Speedmaster for the diversity win.

1William · 5 September 2020, 10:21 PM

The Grand Seiko is the technically superior watch and if you do not get caught up in the Speedy hype a more unique watch. I have owned a lot of Speedy's over the years and they are easy to come by and easy to let go. Grand Seiko, it is at least worth a serious look.

Chester01 · 5 September 2020, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyfon

I love the Moonwatch, but hated how short the winding crown is. Was a chore to wind.

I'll have to go for the Snowflake. Such workmanship.

I would opt for the snowflake here too, just for dial color variety. However to wind the speedy, I found putting the index finger flat under the crown and using the side of the thumb and pulling towards you with the finger and away with the thumb helps. I also found winding after you dry you hands. Seriously, it softens the fingers a bit. Wash hands, dry, then wind. It’s a big difference.

copperjohn · 5 September 2020, 10:38 PM

I had a Speedy. I would absolutely get one again.

brandrea · 5 September 2020, 10:40 PM

GS, unless you want a chrono.

BDII · 5 September 2020, 10:51 PM

S p e e d y

Thuilln · 5 September 2020, 10:53 PM

Speedmaster

uscmatt99 · 5 September 2020, 10:55 PM

I'm a happy Explorer and Speedy Hesalite owner. Not sure how these watches look similar, other than they both have black dials and stainless steel cases, definitely a place for both in a small collection. The GS is a great piece and I've always admired it from a distance, but I'm just not a fan of most of the GS case, bracelet, and hands designs aesthetically. Snowflake dial is amazing though.... And I agree, make sure you're okay with the manual winding, some find it difficult, I find it pretty easy for my piece at least.

DoctorA · 5 September 2020, 11:39 PM

That’s a tough one but the GS is in a league of its own
The spring drive is a must in any collection imho

GWL2 · 5 September 2020, 11:42 PM

I vote Speedy

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Pauln · 5 September 2020, 11:47 PM

Speedy and Explorer is a killer combo. Two icons.

thefollandgnat · 6 September 2020, 12:11 AM

Black goes with white.

JRell · 6 September 2020, 12:12 AM

Speedy. Your explorer can be dressed up already.

bigfatpauli · 6 September 2020, 12:19 AM

The one and only correct answer is... BOTH!

PepsiBezel · 6 September 2020, 12:33 AM

Another vote for the Speedy. It is very versatile, and unlike modern Rolex, works great on all sorts of straps.

Polarexplorerii · 6 September 2020, 01:08 AM

speedy!

zjd168 · 6 September 2020, 01:13 AM

GS if these are the only options

5 September 2020, 01:45 PM	#2
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	Speedy. No question. __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

5 September 2020, 02:36 PM	#7
bmclaurin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Las Vegas Watch: SD4K Posts: 435	Snowflake. That magnificent dial and spring drive, not to mention GS’ legendary finishing of the case. No contest for me. The Speedy is an icon for sure, but the Snowflake is a better watch by a mile. __________________ Rolex: SD 116600 \| Submariner 114060 \| GMT 126710BLNR \| GMT 116710LN \| Explorer II 216570 \| Explorer 214270 Other: Vacheron Constantin \| Panerai \| Omega \| Grand Seiko \| Breitling

5 September 2020, 03:18 PM	#9
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,237	The Explorer and Speedy are a little too similar in my opinion. Snowflake would add a different dial experience. BUT-- I strongly recommend you check an Aqua Terra in white/opaline silver configuration as well. Check out the 38mm option. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

5 September 2020, 07:56 PM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,674	Speedmaster for the diversity win. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

5 September 2020, 10:53 PM	#20
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	Speedmaster __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

5 September 2020, 01:52 PM	#3
Zyfon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 440	I love the Moonwatch, but hated how short the winding crown is. Was a chore to wind. I'll have to go for the Snowflake. Such workmanship.

5 September 2020, 02:06 PM	#4
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,574	speedy

5 September 2020, 02:29 PM	#5
RolexEDC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Posts: 320	❄️

5 September 2020, 02:33 PM	#6
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Hmm. Maybe the Snowflake by a smidge? I can see reasons for one or the other though.

5 September 2020, 03:14 PM	#8
Sinanamus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Watch: 214270 Posts: 168	I'd want a date. Go snow. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

5 September 2020, 04:05 PM	#10
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Speedmaster. And I love the Snowflake, but still, Speedmaster.

5 September 2020, 04:10 PM	#11
Rubyrex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Fresno,ca Posts: 62	Grand Seiko!!!! All day long...

5 September 2020, 06:55 PM	#12
MYBROTHERSKEEPER Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: US Posts: 90	Nicer contrast with the snowflake. Speedy is too similar. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

5 September 2020, 07:54 PM	#13
JSL420 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Asia Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 149	Thanks guys, I currently have the Speedy Pro and the Explorer, maybe I should just add the Snowflake and make it my little holy trinity collection. The date and PR complications (and white dial) added some fun in the collection I think ��

5 September 2020, 10:21 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	The Grand Seiko is the technically superior watch and if you do not get caught up in the Speedy hype a more unique watch. I have owned a lot of Speedy's over the years and they are easy to come by and easy to let go. Grand Seiko, it is at least worth a serious look.

5 September 2020, 10:38 PM	#17
copperjohn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: john Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: Exp Posts: 469	I had a Speedy. I would absolutely get one again.

5 September 2020, 10:40 PM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,940	GS, unless you want a chrono.

5 September 2020, 10:51 PM	#19
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 786	S p e e d y

5 September 2020, 10:55 PM	#21
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,036	I'm a happy Explorer and Speedy Hesalite owner. Not sure how these watches look similar, other than they both have black dials and stainless steel cases, definitely a place for both in a small collection. The GS is a great piece and I've always admired it from a distance, but I'm just not a fan of most of the GS case, bracelet, and hands designs aesthetically. Snowflake dial is amazing though.... And I agree, make sure you're okay with the manual winding, some find it difficult, I find it pretty easy for my piece at least.

5 September 2020, 11:39 PM	#22
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	That’s a tough one but the GS is in a league of its own The spring drive is a must in any collection imho __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

5 September 2020, 11:42 PM	#23
GWL2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Columbus Watch: 116610ln, 116710ln Posts: 873	I vote Speedy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

5 September 2020, 11:47 PM	#24
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Speedy and Explorer is a killer combo. Two icons.

6 September 2020, 12:11 AM	#25
thefollandgnat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: UK Posts: 242	Black goes with white.

6 September 2020, 12:12 AM	#26
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,076	Speedy. Your explorer can be dressed up already. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

6 September 2020, 12:19 AM	#27
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	The one and only correct answer is... BOTH!

6 September 2020, 12:33 AM	#28
PepsiBezel 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Neo-Vintage Posts: 1,212	Another vote for the Speedy. It is very versatile, and unlike modern Rolex, works great on all sorts of straps.

6 September 2020, 01:08 AM	#29
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,241	speedy!

6 September 2020, 01:13 AM	#30
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	GS if these are the only options

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