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Andrejb · 24 May 2018, 01:40 PM

Think I’m leaning toward the 214270! Use the extra $4,000 to take the wife somewhere nice or maybe put something on her wrist for a Change :P

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GB-man · 24 May 2018, 01:42 PM

Blnr

Rogdogg · 24 May 2018, 02:34 PM

Option 2 with the BLNR for sure. Option 1 is still great but for me personally there's no contest.

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TakeYourTime · 24 May 2018, 02:36 PM

2

Cru Jones · 24 May 2018, 02:54 PM

Neither.

You have a solid SS sports Rolex pair with the 16570 and 114060. Go on a great vacation with your wife and take the time to find a 3rd that you really love.

Personally, I'd probably look to another brand for more variety. Plus, something on a strap....some usual suspects: Panerai? Speedy Pro? Nomos?

If #3 "has" to be a Rolex, then I'd still look for more variety than an Explorer II or BLNR. How about a black GV? 16613LB/116613LB? New TT CHNR? DJ41 with jubilee?

Good luck!

Raza_actual · 25 May 2018, 03:09 AM

I say option 1, because each watch serves a different purpose. The Explorer II and GMT are both GMT watches, and like you said, the GMT is visually similar to the Submariner, even though they are functionally very different.

I’d even go one step further—skip the Explorer and get an OP39 instead. It’s a dressier option and further differentiated from the Submariner.

Andrejb · 25 May 2018, 04:39 AM

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lguevara91 · 25 May 2018, 04:53 AM

Explorer II 16570 (beater)
BLNR
Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual)

uncle_paul_hargis · 25 May 2018, 05:12 AM

I’d go option 1

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cda555 · 25 May 2018, 05:29 AM

You made the right choice with the Exp OP. It looks fantastic on you. Plus, the BLNR would have been redundant in your collection. You already have a GMT function and a ceramic bezel with your other two pieces. Kudos.

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DanMdR · 25 May 2018, 06:38 AM

Looks good!! Congrats!!

dafuture · 25 May 2018, 06:49 AM

I love my Explorer, but the BLNR has never really spoke to me in the way other models have. I'd say go with the dressier piece in the Exp, but I'm most likely in the minority here.

DLRIDES · 25 May 2018, 11:08 AM

Good choice, ............ classic, versatile, iconic, timeless.

DocMorpheus · 25 May 2018, 02:56 PM

BLNR for me. I haven’t had the chance to see the Exp1 on my wrist so not a fully informed opinion. From pictures it doesn’t sing to me though.

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Andrejb · 26 May 2018, 01:02 AM

Decided to keep my Pepsi 16710.

So now no need for the BLNR.

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Ungucpho · 26 May 2018, 01:07 AM

BLNR, buy once, cry once

24 May 2018, 01:42 PM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Blnr __________________

25 May 2018, 03:09 AM	#6
Raza_actual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philadelphia Watch: Monaco Posts: 391	I say option 1, because each watch serves a different purpose. The Explorer II and GMT are both GMT watches, and like you said, the GMT is visually similar to the Submariner, even though they are functionally very different. I’d even go one step further—skip the Explorer and get an OP39 instead. It’s a dressier option and further differentiated from the Submariner. __________________ TAG Heuer Monaco LE\|Omega Speedmaster\|Tudor Ranger\|Rolex Submariner

25 May 2018, 04:53 AM	#8
lguevara91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 286	Explorer II 16570 (beater) BLNR Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual) __________________

25 May 2018, 06:49 AM	#12
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I love my Explorer, but the BLNR has never really spoke to me in the way other models have. I'd say go with the dressier piece in the Exp, but I'm most likely in the minority here. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

25 May 2018, 11:08 AM	#13
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,672	Good choice, ............ classic, versatile, iconic, timeless. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

24 May 2018, 01:40 PM	#1
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Think I’m leaning toward the 214270! Use the extra $4,000 to take the wife somewhere nice or maybe put something on her wrist for a Change :P Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 May 2018, 02:34 PM	#3
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Option 2 with the BLNR for sure. Option 1 is still great but for me personally there's no contest. Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

24 May 2018, 02:36 PM	#4
TakeYourTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: California Watch: Changes daily Posts: 410	2

24 May 2018, 02:54 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Neither. You have a solid SS sports Rolex pair with the 16570 and 114060. Go on a great vacation with your wife and take the time to find a 3rd that you really love. Personally, I'd probably look to another brand for more variety. Plus, something on a strap....some usual suspects: Panerai? Speedy Pro? Nomos? If #3 "has" to be a Rolex, then I'd still look for more variety than an Explorer II or BLNR. How about a black GV? 16613LB/116613LB? New TT CHNR? DJ41 with jubilee? Good luck!

25 May 2018, 04:39 AM	#7
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2018, 05:12 AM	#9
uncle_paul_hargis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 289	I’d go option 1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2018, 05:29 AM	#10
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	You made the right choice with the Exp OP. It looks fantastic on you. Plus, the BLNR would have been redundant in your collection. You already have a GMT function and a ceramic bezel with your other two pieces. Kudos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2018, 06:38 AM	#11
DanMdR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: West Coast Watch: OP 36 Posts: 312	Looks good!! Congrats!!

25 May 2018, 02:56 PM	#14
DocMorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 191	BLNR for me. I haven’t had the chance to see the Exp1 on my wrist so not a fully informed opinion. From pictures it doesn’t sing to me though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ________________________________ 116710BLNR 16600 16570 Black dial, Tritium 216570 White dial 16014 16030 Speedmaster MOTM Seamaster Pro 300 Reverso Grande GMT

26 May 2018, 01:02 AM	#15
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Decided to keep my Pepsi 16710. So now no need for the BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 May 2018, 01:07 AM	#16
Ungucpho Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 264	BLNR, buy once, cry once

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