Help me decide what to buy! Explorer or Sub-C No Date

[mps354]

Another vote for the 36mm explorer

[NLYogi]

To me personally, the Exp1 sings most. That is why I got it. i have to say that the 36 mm looks good on you. If you already own that one I would not get another Exp1.

[nursejm]

Personally i will choose subc nd, but on your 6 inches wrist, Explorer looks aesthetically better.

[watchyou]

The 36mm Explorer looks great. You can have one of the permanent links on the 6 o'clock side of the bracelet removed so the clasp will be centered on your wrist. Michael Young of Classic Watch Repair can do it with an option for you to put it back on in the future.

[kboy2379]

Explorer looks great on you. SubC also is a great choice.

[Gary.]

If an off-centre clasp drives you "nuts", the ill-fitting Sub sitting on top of your wrist will be a nightmare.
The Explorer 36mm looks best out of the three. Have you considered the Oyster Perpetual 36mm?

[Bluside]

I just showed these pictures to my wife. She thought the Sub was more youthful looking for a you, being a young man.

She didn't think the size of the watches made much of a difference.

[jon_jon]

The 36mm is a perfect size for those with smaller wrists.

There is a trend of people wearing larger watches. However it is almost like the 80's and 90s when people wore clothes that were oversized. If you look at old photos or films from that era, people's attires look quite atrocious by today's standards. I am not saying in 20 years that larger watches will be gone. But it is best to find and wear watches that look appropriate for your wrist size.

[Nairn1980]

I think the 36mm suits you better. Sorry if bats not what you want to hear lol

[rolehex]

36 for sure. Just adjust it.

[Shay-J]

I would go Exp 39mm IMO, I did and don't regret it, the sub c does wear big and high. The Exp is more versatile and can be worn for all occasions. To me it's a more classy piece.


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[strafer_kid]

If you can get the SubC to satisfactorily fit, then it is really worth considering as it is a super watch. Don't worry about the 'fake thing' - the vast majority of people won't notice you are wearing a Rolex.....this is way over played. Even if it turns out the SubC is not for you, you can easily move it on. Good luck!

[polaris72]

Get both, I have both of them and I love them.

[Gerardus]

Both okay, I would pick the Sub

[Verdi]

Stay with 36mm. Perfect for you.

If you want a new one, get the new Explorer.

[Thuilln]

Keep the Explorer you currently have . I garantee you will regret spending a lot of $ on the 39mm version; it really looks foolish as opposed to the really nice one you already own. And that Sub... no, don't buy anything and stick to what you have.

[Spoonage]

They all look good IMO. For me, I have a SubC and use the bezel frequently and if you would get that utility out of it I think it's worthwhile to consider it. Otherwise again you can't go wrong with your current or either of the two options.

[jdpny]

Been there done that with my skinny wrist. If you are in San Francisco drive down to LA and stop into the Rolex Service Center. Go up to the desk and say "I would like a permanent link removed from the 6 o'clock side for the purposes of centering the clasp" (bring all of your extra links with you if you have them). They will say - "OK". You will have a centered clasp and a bracelet that fits and feels great and save big bucks.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by jdpny

Been there done that with my skinny wrist. If you are in San Francisco drive down to LA and stop into the Rolex Service Center.

Uh, no offense but it's over 380 miles from SF to LA. That's like saying if you're in Milwaukee drive on down to St Louis; or if you're in Louisville Kentucky drive up to Detroit. There must be a more convenient way to get the bracelet properly fitted.

[mountainjogger]

Going through this decision myself. Have you tried on a easier sub to see if it works better on your wrist? A 5513 or 14060 might work and with the money you save on buying a new rolex from an AD you could get the preowned fully serviced by RSC or a service person of your choice. You might also take less of a bath if you want to trade it later. Just my opinion.

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

Going through this decision myself. Have you tried on a easier sub to see if it works better on your wrist? A 5513 or 14060 might work and with the money you save on buying a new rolex from an AD you could get the preowned fully serviced by RSC or a service person of your choice. You might also take less of a bath if you want to trade it later. Just my opinion.

Meant "earlier sub." Too much coffee.

[shoresguy]

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

Going through this decision myself. Have you tried on a easier sub to see if it works better on your wrist? A 5513 or 14060 might work and with the money you save on buying a new rolex from an AD you could get the preowned fully serviced by RSC or a service person of your choice. You might also take less of a bath if you want to trade it later. Just my opinion.

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[Ec2016]

Like others say, the 36 looks best on you, by far. It is a great fit.

While I personally prefer the sub, i do not think the sub looks better on your wrist due to width

[lord91]

The 36 mm fits you excellent, the other 2 at the limit, you could also go for one of them. If you want to replace the 36, Sub would be the choice, if you have need for the bezel

[mjclark32]

Got my sub at 25, a 16610, take a look at the previous model. They're a bit more... uh... less chunky. May work perfectly for what you're looking for

[subtona]

The 36 looks perfect.
If it fit me it would be my daily watch.

[chrisb57]

Whatever is singing too you ,despite size will be the correct one .The 36mm looks good
On you for sure .
Have you considered a 39mm Oyster perpetual.??

[ajas]

Judging from photos 36 mm explorer looks the best.

[drm20]

Get the sub c! I have one being delivered in about an hour!!!

[3130by1213]

I also think you should stick with the 36, but if you do want to pick one of your options, go with the SubC.