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Abre · 14 March 2021, 03:43 AM

Hello fellow members
If you had to take one of these which would it be ?
And why?
All comments are appreciated

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Thank you.

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shaunylw · 14 March 2021, 03:45 AM

I have a feeling this will be fairly one sided. The 214270 is far superior and one of the best daily wearers.

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Andrés G · 14 March 2021, 04:03 AM

To be honest, neither.

I prefer the latest Exp1. It is my current daily wearer.
I would go with a classic Speedy Pro, if you’re going for an Omega Chrono.

If pressed to pick one, it would be the Explorer.

fskywalker · 14 March 2021, 04:04 AM

Explorer

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dba · 14 March 2021, 04:10 AM

Of only these two? The Omega.

zengineer · 14 March 2021, 04:10 AM

The 214270 even if the offer was 5 of the Omega.

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faimag · 14 March 2021, 04:12 AM

I don't particularly like the combination of the art deco dial with the tachymeter bezel on the Omega, so i would go with the Explorer if i had to pick one. Much better all around watch.

Mr. Superlative · 14 March 2021, 04:12 AM

Out of these 2, is personally choose the Explorer.
My choice is impartial.

brucethemanlee · 14 March 2021, 04:15 AM

Explorer

the Omega would be ok if it were not for the olympic symbols on the chrono hand

Boothroyd · 14 March 2021, 04:18 AM

Well, I have the Explorer and like Omega as a brand, but that reference does nothing for me.

daveathall · 14 March 2021, 04:20 AM

I prefer a simple look, so out of those 2 I would pick the Explorer.

doramas · 14 March 2021, 04:24 AM

214270

Meyrin · 14 March 2021, 04:28 AM

That's easy for me..the Explorer, although I´d prefer the newer model where the 3,6 and 9 are lumed. I've nothing against Omega, but that one does nothing for me...a far too cluttered dial and (for me) a quite useless tachymetre bezel. I pass on it!

JSolution · 14 March 2021, 04:28 AM

Rolex because it has Rolex on the dial.

rrags · 14 March 2021, 04:32 AM

The Explorer. More clean and crisp to mean.

Nikrnic · 14 March 2021, 04:34 AM

I do like the looks of the Omega although I'm not a chrono or Expl fan. You can't go wrong with Rolex when your not sure.

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FTX I · 14 March 2021, 04:35 AM

Explorer in this case. Not a big fan of special edition watches.

rmags · 14 March 2021, 04:38 AM

Explorer for me.

Eagles4133 · 14 March 2021, 04:38 AM

Explorer...hands down

Rori · 14 March 2021, 04:39 AM

Rolex because It’s way simpler, more elegant overall. Clean dial amazing bracelet.
I don’t like busy Dials, chronometers never attracted my eyes. bracelet is of the omega is one of the main reasons I don’t like the brand.

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Gab27 · 14 March 2021, 04:44 AM

If solely about looks...

The Omega looks dated to me, and not in a good way. The font is not appealing, the Olympic symbol is tacky, the '6' really irks me, and the hands are just odd. I really like Omega but I can't say I like that watch as it looks like a relatively modern watch that is trying to mimic an older model. If I had it, I feel like it would sit in a valet box and be worn once in a blue moon as more of a novelty.

The Explorer, on the other hand, has a timeless look, it's something that could be worn every day, and it's something that matches with whatever the occasion is. To someone not familiar with the line, it's not clear if it was made yesterday or many years ago, and that will probably hold true in the future as well. The font is attractive, easy-to-read, and will age well.

Jack T · 14 March 2021, 04:45 AM

I have the Mark I, short hands and it is my go to watch. I like the Omega brand very much but am not much of a chrono or Speedmaster fan, so I vote for the Explorer.

Justinmg · 14 March 2021, 05:00 AM

I love both brands but the I’d pic the explorer, it’s a classic

emtee · 14 March 2021, 05:02 AM

How is this even a question lol

beshannon · 14 March 2021, 05:25 AM

Neither

Pw92676 · 14 March 2021, 05:59 AM

Explorer.
A handful of other rolexes I’d choose over it though.
A boatload of other omegas id choose over that one.

Goin2drt · 14 March 2021, 06:13 AM

Rolex. Why? Purely on looks. I cannot stand the Olympic rings on that Omega.

AEV · 14 March 2021, 06:35 AM

Neither to be honest.
Saw an Explorer in the case probably a year ago. Tried it on but it did not sing to me and I did not even bother to take a photo of it.

But if I really have to make a choice, it will be the Rolex.
The Omega dial looks really busy.

Fencer28 · 14 March 2021, 07:20 AM

I think they are two very different watches. I personally don't like the explorer but I would easily choose the explorer instead of the Omega.

t65tampa · 14 March 2021, 07:54 AM

The Rolex, in this case. I had an Olympic commemorative Speedmaster in the past. The novelty of it wore off pretty quickly. It was a cool watch, but the love didn’t last.

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14 March 2021, 03:43 AM	#1
Abre "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 441	Based on looks which would you take and why? Hello fellow members If you had to take one of these which would it be ? And why? All comments are appreciated . Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2021, 04:04 AM	#4
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,184	Explorer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

14 March 2021, 04:10 AM	#5
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	Of only these two? The Omega. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

14 March 2021, 04:18 AM	#10
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,260	Well, I have the Explorer and like Omega as a brand, but that reference does nothing for me. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

14 March 2021, 04:20 AM	#11
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I prefer a simple look, so out of those 2 I would pick the Explorer. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

14 March 2021, 03:45 AM	#2
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,661	I have a feeling this will be fairly one sided. The 214270 is far superior and one of the best daily wearers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2021, 04:03 AM	#3
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	To be honest, neither. I prefer the latest Exp1. It is my current daily wearer. I would go with a classic Speedy Pro, if you’re going for an Omega Chrono. If pressed to pick one, it would be the Explorer.

14 March 2021, 04:10 AM	#6
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	The 214270 even if the offer was 5 of the Omega. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

14 March 2021, 04:12 AM	#7
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	I don't particularly like the combination of the art deco dial with the tachymeter bezel on the Omega, so i would go with the Explorer if i had to pick one. Much better all around watch.

14 March 2021, 04:12 AM	#8
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 858	Out of these 2, is personally choose the Explorer. My choice is impartial.

14 March 2021, 04:15 AM	#9
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Explorer the Omega would be ok if it were not for the olympic symbols on the chrono hand

14 March 2021, 04:24 AM	#12
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	214270

14 March 2021, 04:28 AM	#13
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,163	That's easy for me..the Explorer, although I´d prefer the newer model where the 3,6 and 9 are lumed. I've nothing against Omega, but that one does nothing for me...a far too cluttered dial and (for me) a quite useless tachymetre bezel. I pass on it!

14 March 2021, 04:28 AM	#14
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Rolex because it has Rolex on the dial.

14 March 2021, 04:32 AM	#15
rrags "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: OP39, SS Daytona Posts: 249	The Explorer. More clean and crisp to mean.

14 March 2021, 04:34 AM	#16
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I do like the looks of the Omega although I'm not a chrono or Expl fan. You can't go wrong with Rolex when your not sure. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

14 March 2021, 04:35 AM	#17
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Explorer in this case. Not a big fan of special edition watches.

14 March 2021, 04:38 AM	#18
rmags "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: CA Watch: 15210 & 124060 Posts: 519	Explorer for me.

14 March 2021, 04:38 AM	#19
Eagles4133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Philadelphia, Pa Watch: 214270 / 114060 Posts: 197	Explorer...hands down

14 March 2021, 04:39 AM	#20
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	Rolex because It’s way simpler, more elegant overall. Clean dial amazing bracelet. I don’t like busy Dials, chronometers never attracted my eyes. bracelet is of the omega is one of the main reasons I don’t like the brand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

14 March 2021, 04:44 AM	#21
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	If solely about looks... The Omega looks dated to me, and not in a good way. The font is not appealing, the Olympic symbol is tacky, the '6' really irks me, and the hands are just odd. I really like Omega but I can't say I like that watch as it looks like a relatively modern watch that is trying to mimic an older model. If I had it, I feel like it would sit in a valet box and be worn once in a blue moon as more of a novelty. The Explorer, on the other hand, has a timeless look, it's something that could be worn every day, and it's something that matches with whatever the occasion is. To someone not familiar with the line, it's not clear if it was made yesterday or many years ago, and that will probably hold true in the future as well. The font is attractive, easy-to-read, and will age well.

14 March 2021, 04:45 AM	#22
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	I have the Mark I, short hands and it is my go to watch. I like the Omega brand very much but am not much of a chrono or Speedmaster fan, so I vote for the Explorer. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 March 2021, 05:00 AM	#23
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	I love both brands but the I’d pic the explorer, it’s a classic __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

14 March 2021, 05:02 AM	#24
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,251	How is this even a question lol

14 March 2021, 05:25 AM	#25
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Neither __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 March 2021, 05:59 AM	#26
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Explorer. A handful of other rolexes I’d choose over it though. A boatload of other omegas id choose over that one.

14 March 2021, 06:13 AM	#27
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Rolex. Why? Purely on looks. I cannot stand the Olympic rings on that Omega.

14 March 2021, 06:35 AM	#28
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,525	Neither to be honest. Saw an Explorer in the case probably a year ago. Tried it on but it did not sing to me and I did not even bother to take a photo of it. But if I really have to make a choice, it will be the Rolex. The Omega dial looks really busy.

14 March 2021, 07:20 AM	#29
Fencer28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Virginia look Posts: 196	I think they are two very different watches. I personally don't like the explorer but I would easily choose the explorer instead of the Omega.

14 March 2021, 07:54 AM	#30
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,267	The Rolex, in this case. I had an Olympic commemorative Speedmaster in the past. The novelty of it wore off pretty quickly. It was a cool watch, but the love didn’t last. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

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