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11 December 2014, 12:59 AM | #31 |
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11 December 2014, 01:06 AM | #32 |
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Explorer II without question. My favorite of my watches, tough as nails and I've never been afraid to wear it, ever.
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11 December 2014, 01:07 AM | #33 |
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11 December 2014, 01:37 AM | #34 |
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Really if it were me, I think I'd go with the ceramic bezel Sub. I don't think it would mater with or without date. The ceramic is tough as nails.
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11 December 2014, 01:46 AM | #35 |
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Explorer 1 on a black rubber b :)
Explorer as for me its as iconic as a Sub, the '1' at 39mm sits slightly smaller & lower so less to catch & rubber b straps can be seen as 'consumables' keeping the bracelet nice :) Think I've just talked myself into one also!!! |
11 December 2014, 01:51 AM | #36 |
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X2 Personally for the needs you describe I would go with the 40mm 16570. It has all the features of the larger 216570 but is more discrete, sits slightly lower on the wrist, bracelet can be more easily adjusted and can be found for less money.
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11 December 2014, 01:56 AM | #37 |
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"value-for-money, tough as old boots and relatively discreet" --> Explorer
"going off on a travel job" --> Explorer 2 |
11 December 2014, 02:14 AM | #38 |
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Why mess up a Rolex. I'd stick with the citizen..
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11 December 2014, 02:17 AM | #39 |
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G-Shock
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11 December 2014, 02:22 AM | #40 | |
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Hard to go wrong with Adam's advice. This watch is probably the most useful watch Rolex/Tudor makes for the price. |
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11 December 2014, 02:23 AM | #41 |
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EXP II
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11 December 2014, 02:28 AM | #42 |
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Nice idea and looks great too.
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11 December 2014, 02:29 AM | #43 |
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My 1601, tough watch, it's 40 years old give and take but it can take a beating, I wor it then passed it to my brother then my wife used it. Yes my wife used it for a year and it is still working well.
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11 December 2014, 04:15 AM | #44 |
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Explorer II 42mm is the best choice for a traveler! I would also go with the THC previously mentioned, especially since it has the capability of showing 2 time zones (unlike the Daytona)
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11 December 2014, 04:49 AM | #45 | |
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I would suggest an Explorer II, Seadweller, or Submariner. All can be had for solid money and look awesome on a strap or bracelet. |
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11 December 2014, 04:51 AM | #46 |
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11 December 2014, 04:55 AM | #47 |
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My bet would be on the 216570 with its Paraflex shock absorbers.
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11 December 2014, 04:58 AM | #48 | |
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or really any older SD or sub |
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11 December 2014, 07:20 AM | #49 |
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Explorer II or I
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11 December 2014, 07:21 AM | #50 |
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I would say exp2 or subc
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11 December 2014, 07:22 AM | #51 |
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The answer is Sub C No-date......Trust me..I'm "The Submariner" for God's sake!...
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11 December 2014, 07:40 AM | #52 |
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11 December 2014, 07:46 AM | #53 |
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Tudor Black Bay
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