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aquahot · 9 July 2013, 06:39 AM

Which of these two will be a good watch to start a collection? My husband needs to do operations as well as consultations for his work and is in his late 30s. Do you think Explorer will be too sporty for work? It's a surprise birthday present so I will definitely need some help from you guys!

1)No Date Silver Arabic Index Dial Domed Bezel Mens Watch 116000 36mm
2)Explorer Black Dial Domed Bezel Oyster Bracelet Mens Watch 214270 39mm

Tools · 9 July 2013, 08:59 AM

"Collections" are somewhat personal and denote a direction or theme such as every GMT ever made, or only Chronographs, etc... Of course, it certainly could mean simply a bunch of watches, although that's pretty broad.

If it were me I would go with the Explorer 39 because it is the beginning of this size/movement and has potential for future value and interest..

The OP is a basic watch that will not see any future potential except being just a "nice watch".

It is definitely not too sporty for work, regardless of the occupation.. a Timex Iron-Man would be "too sporty"

Jack T · 9 July 2013, 10:31 AM

I like the Explorer for your purposes. It is a beautiful, simple dial, at 39mm is more to the sport side, but not tool size. The OP, at 36mm is dress watch size, but with that bracelet is not dressy enough, nor do you want a watch as dressy as a DJ.

The Explorer is a great looking every day watch that be worn for dress. I'd like to get one myself.

cop414 · 9 July 2013, 10:33 AM

Explorer 39mm without a doubt. Dresses up or down all around great watch!

~JJ · 9 July 2013, 11:02 AM

I picked the 39mm exp... modern case size that maintains a sleek oyster case, created a new movement (3132) for this reference and a great history too.

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joe100 · 9 July 2013, 11:15 AM

Of course, Explorer

samsmart · 9 July 2013, 11:41 AM

Definitely the explorer. 36mm is so small. The explorer is bigger without being to big, and getting in the way.

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Billywiz · 9 July 2013, 11:51 AM

Explorer...he will love it!

9 July 2013, 06:39 AM	#1
aquahot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: lalaland Posts: 1	Oyster Perpetual or Explorer for the first timer? Which of these two will be a good watch to start a collection? My husband needs to do operations as well as consultations for his work and is in his late 30s. Do you think Explorer will be too sporty for work? It's a surprise birthday present so I will definitely need some help from you guys! 1)No Date Silver Arabic Index Dial Domed Bezel Mens Watch 116000 36mm 2)Explorer Black Dial Domed Bezel Oyster Bracelet Mens Watch 214270 39mm

9 July 2013, 08:59 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	"Collections" are somewhat personal and denote a direction or theme such as every GMT ever made, or only Chronographs, etc... Of course, it certainly could mean simply a bunch of watches, although that's pretty broad. If it were me I would go with the Explorer 39 because it is the beginning of this size/movement and has potential for future value and interest.. The OP is a basic watch that will not see any future potential except being just a "nice watch". It is definitely not too sporty for work, regardless of the occupation.. a Timex Iron-Man would be "too sporty" __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 July 2013, 10:31 AM	#3
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	I like the Explorer for your purposes. It is a beautiful, simple dial, at 39mm is more to the sport side, but not tool size. The OP, at 36mm is dress watch size, but with that bracelet is not dressy enough, nor do you want a watch as dressy as a DJ. The Explorer is a great looking every day watch that be worn for dress. I'd like to get one myself. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

9 July 2013, 10:33 AM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	Explorer 39mm without a doubt. Dresses up or down all around great watch! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

9 July 2013, 11:15 AM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Of course, Explorer __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

9 July 2013, 11:02 AM	#5
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,292	I picked the 39mm exp... modern case size that maintains a sleek oyster case, created a new movement (3132) for this reference and a great history too.

9 July 2013, 11:41 AM	#7
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Definitely the explorer. 36mm is so small. The explorer is bigger without being to big, and getting in the way. Sent from my GT-P5113 using Tapatalk 2

9 July 2013, 11:51 AM	#8
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Explorer...he will love it!

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