36 OP Blue 3-6-9 + 36 Exp I

[Mendota]

I own the same watch as you and I have always loved the 36mm Explorer 1. In my opinion, this is a much better watch than the previous Exp 1 because the movement is better, it has the nicer bracelet and clasp design, and my Lord the blue sunburst dial is so awesome to look at in the sunlight. Plus the 3, 6, and 9 are actually lumed!!

If you really want the best of both, a few members here have installed Explorer hands onto their blue Explorer dial OP 36. That's a really sweet look and you would literally have the perfect watch then.

Incidentally, my AD is hooking me up with an EZLink for mine. I bet if you were to buy the new 2021 Exp 1 it will come with that as standard.

Good luck!