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Cabaiguan · 16 January 2012, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Docar

This Grand Seiko (SBGR031) strikes me as being right in the middle between the Explorer and Aqua Terra. 39mm, understated yet attractive; and built like a tank. Excellent for evey day wear. 10 bar water resistance and better than COSC performance.

Nice! I love GS'.

BeekerMuppet · 16 January 2012, 05:15 AM

I like both the Omega and the Explorer. I would only buy the Explorer if I really didn't need the date function. I have a AK without date for daily wear. That works for me because I work at a computer so I can always see the date. In weekends I wear a watch with date function.

BTW, I love GS'. I would go for the SBGH001.

Or at least try to find a SBGR075

But that's just me maybe :D

bulldogge · 16 January 2012, 05:26 AM

I put on the Explorer last week...I was very close to a deal, I just couldn't get past not having the date( I know it sounds crazy) but if I was only choosing between those 2 it would be the Explorer.

JP(Canada) · 16 January 2012, 05:45 AM

Well, although I love the classic looks of the Explorer, I've had a 41mm AT and man do I regret letting it go now. I should have kept it. Perfect size, classy, yet sporty, and mine was super accurate. With the half link I had no trouble finding the right fit for me. Lume was decent too, and the display back shows off one heck of a movmement. I was also quite fond of the new crown.

The feature I miss the most is the jumping hour hand. It's like having a GMT watch, and I travel between timezones and really miss this feature now.

Good watch...I highly recommend one. Here's some pics of the one I owned.

andrey_ · 16 January 2012, 07:07 AM

I dont like too much Omega's dial.
Living with an Explorer, I would rocommend to go for the Rolex!

Rippin · 16 January 2012, 07:31 AM

Hot damn, JP, your photos of the AT makes me want to run out and get one!

capote · 16 January 2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rippin

Hot damn, JP, your photos of the AT makes me want to run out and get one!

+1 Great pics of a great watch

OrangeSport · 16 January 2012, 09:06 AM

Explorer. It's one of my favourite Rolex watches. So very clean.

kmleffler · 16 January 2012, 09:11 AM

Love the 8500 movement, but I would get the Omega ceramic PO at less money than the Explorer.

Eeyore · 16 January 2012, 08:35 PM

Whoops!

jdc · 16 January 2012, 08:38 PM

Omega better balance to dial, much prefer older Explorer

RanHong · 16 January 2012, 09:25 PM

None, buy a grand seiko SBGR051. Link: http://www.grand-seiko.com/collectio...l/SBGR051.html
You will not be disappointed.

dsio · 16 January 2012, 10:28 PM

Curve ball answer: Have you looked at the Speedy Pro?

Reasons to like the EXP are thin case, black legible dial, comfort and durability.

If you're already willing to deal with the lack of date on the Explorer, the Speedmaster Pro is very thin, very comfortable, has an excellent movement, a chronograph as a bonus, possibly the most readable dial of any chronograph, and even the guys that are stalwart Rolex-ophiles have a deep respect for the piece. I know its a chronograph and thus a fair bit different, but it does share a lot with the Explorer 39 in style and historic roots.

Even diehard AMG fans peer out of their SL63 with great respect with an E30 M3 comes by, 3570.50 is Omega's E30.

Trev · 16 January 2012, 11:46 PM

JP wins. :)

16 January 2012, 05:15 AM	#62
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	I like both the Omega and the Explorer. I would only buy the Explorer if I really didn't need the date function. I have a AK without date for daily wear. That works for me because I work at a computer so I can always see the date. In weekends I wear a watch with date function. BTW, I love GS'. I would go for the SBGH001. Or at least try to find a SBGR075 But that's just me maybe :D __________________ (Wearing) First Luxury Watch: Seiko Kinetic Arctura 5M42-0E39 & First Rolex: Air King 14000M Black dial (K) & Second Rolex: Explorer II 16570 White dial (V) (Saving for) Grand Seiko SBGH015J1

16 January 2012, 05:45 AM	#64
JP(Canada) "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN Posts: 795	Well... Well, although I love the classic looks of the Explorer, I've had a 41mm AT and man do I regret letting it go now. I should have kept it. Perfect size, classy, yet sporty, and mine was super accurate. With the half link I had no trouble finding the right fit for me. Lume was decent too, and the display back shows off one heck of a movmement. I was also quite fond of the new crown. The feature I miss the most is the jumping hour hand. It's like having a GMT watch, and I travel between timezones and really miss this feature now. Good watch...I highly recommend one. Here's some pics of the one I owned. __________________ JP

16 January 2012, 09:06 AM	#68
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Explorer. It's one of my favourite Rolex watches. So very clean. __________________

16 January 2012, 10:28 PM	#73
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Curve ball answer: Have you looked at the Speedy Pro? Reasons to like the EXP are thin case, black legible dial, comfort and durability. If you're already willing to deal with the lack of date on the Explorer, the Speedmaster Pro is very thin, very comfortable, has an excellent movement, a chronograph as a bonus, possibly the most readable dial of any chronograph, and even the guys that are stalwart Rolex-ophiles have a deep respect for the piece. I know its a chronograph and thus a fair bit different, but it does share a lot with the Explorer 39 in style and historic roots. Even diehard AMG fans peer out of their SL63 with great respect with an E30 M3 comes by, 3570.50 is Omega's E30. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

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16 January 2012, 05:26 AM	#63
bulldogge "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: united states Posts: 80	I put on the Explorer last week...I was very close to a deal, I just couldn't get past not having the date( I know it sounds crazy) but if I was only choosing between those 2 it would be the Explorer.

16 January 2012, 07:07 AM	#65
andrey_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Victor Location: Athens Watch: 16700 Posts: 300	I dont like too much Omega's dial. Living with an Explorer, I would rocommend to go for the Rolex!

16 January 2012, 07:31 AM	#66
Rippin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PNW Watch: All of them Posts: 326	Hot damn, JP, your photos of the AT makes me want to run out and get one!

16 January 2012, 09:11 AM	#69
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	Love the 8500 movement, but I would get the Omega ceramic PO at less money than the Explorer.

16 January 2012, 08:35 PM	#70
Eeyore "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Eeyore Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 113	Whoops!

16 January 2012, 08:38 PM	#71
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Omega better balance to dial, much prefer older Explorer

16 January 2012, 09:25 PM	#72
RanHong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 299	None, buy a grand seiko SBGR051. Link: http://www.grand-seiko.com/collectio...l/SBGR051.html You will not be disappointed.

16 January 2012, 11:46 PM	#74
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	JP wins. :)

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