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SALTY · 19 March 2015, 09:07 AM

Oyster Perpetual - 39mm Explorer I (ref 214270)

What am I missing?

Signed,
Proud 214270 owner

Maxy · 19 March 2015, 10:41 AM

If you want mercedes hands and 3,6,9 letters, add another $1k.

CDNWatchNut · 19 March 2015, 11:19 AM

Different dial, hands and bracelet/clasp. Is the Explorer worth the premium? To me, yes, as I prefer it, but there's no denying that the 39mm Oyster Perpetual hits a similar sweet spot, and at a much more attractive price point.

bbressler · 19 March 2015, 12:22 PM

The clasp alone is worth the premium to me. Prefer hands and dial on Explorer as well. That 39mm OP is great tho!

Ex GI · 19 March 2015, 12:33 PM

Yes. You can't forget the clasp.

Boothroyd · 19 March 2015, 12:43 PM

Get whichever makes you happy. One for "dress", the other for "sport".

rahible · 19 March 2015, 12:46 PM

Is the movement in the new OP the 3132? I thought it was still the 3130?

rahible · 19 March 2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rahible

Is the movement in the new OP the 3132? I thought it was still the 3130?

I was mistaken, the new 39 OP has the 3132.

chloebear · 19 March 2015, 01:36 PM

I think they are sufficiently different. Painted coronet vs. raised on the OP. 3,6,9 on the Explorer. Domed bezel on the OP, etc.

SALTY · 19 March 2015, 07:32 PM

Ah, subtle yet significant distinctions - I get it.

Though I also prefer the Explorer, there is no denying that the OP does hit a sweet spot in the line-up.

jjnd08 · 19 March 2015, 07:52 PM

I'd prefer the blue OP over the two. No easylink is kind of a downer though.

ajas · 20 March 2015, 04:18 AM

OP is cheaper therefore I can see people buying it for price tag but Explorer is just classic and worth for me another $1k

Mr. K · 20 March 2015, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajas

OP is cheaper therefore I can see people buying it for price tag but Explorer is just classic and worth for me another $1k

To me, worth the extra thousand as well . However the best plan would be to have both. To normal people, you are right, they will probably see the savings and just go with the OP.

rollee1 · 20 March 2015, 12:22 PM

214270 forever

Exhausted · 20 March 2015, 02:05 PM

Very happy with my new 214270. No regrets and it looks so much better in person. I don't notice the short hands some people are disappointed with. For me it's a perfect under the radar daily wear watch.

19 March 2015, 09:07 AM	#1
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Oyster Perpetual - 39mm Explorer I (ref 214270) Oyster Perpetual - 39mm Explorer I (ref 214270) What am I missing? Signed, Proud 214270 owner __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

19 March 2015, 07:32 PM	#10
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Ah, subtle yet significant distinctions - I get it. Though I also prefer the Explorer, there is no denying that the OP does hit a sweet spot in the line-up. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

20 March 2015, 12:22 PM	#14
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	214270 forever __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

19 March 2015, 10:41 AM	#2
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	If you want mercedes hands and 3,6,9 letters, add another $1k.

19 March 2015, 11:19 AM	#3
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Different dial, hands and bracelet/clasp. Is the Explorer worth the premium? To me, yes, as I prefer it, but there's no denying that the 39mm Oyster Perpetual hits a similar sweet spot, and at a much more attractive price point.

19 March 2015, 12:22 PM	#4
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	The clasp alone is worth the premium to me. Prefer hands and dial on Explorer as well. That 39mm OP is great tho!

19 March 2015, 12:33 PM	#5
Ex GI "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hilliard, OH, USA Posts: 120	Yes. You can't forget the clasp.

19 March 2015, 12:43 PM	#6
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Get whichever makes you happy. One for "dress", the other for "sport".

19 March 2015, 12:46 PM	#7
rahible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: St. Louis, MO Watch: Ref. 214270 Posts: 325	Is the movement in the new OP the 3132? I thought it was still the 3130?

19 March 2015, 01:36 PM	#9
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I think they are sufficiently different. Painted coronet vs. raised on the OP. 3,6,9 on the Explorer. Domed bezel on the OP, etc.

19 March 2015, 07:52 PM	#11
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I'd prefer the blue OP over the two. No easylink is kind of a downer though.

20 March 2015, 04:18 AM	#12
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	OP is cheaper therefore I can see people buying it for price tag but Explorer is just classic and worth for me another $1k

20 March 2015, 02:05 PM	#15
Exhausted "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 189	Very happy with my new 214270. No regrets and it looks so much better in person. I don't notice the short hands some people are disappointed with. For me it's a perfect under the radar daily wear watch.

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