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Andy873 · 3 April 2023, 05:56 PM

Hi guys,

I went up to local Rolex shop. Wanted to buy those new Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 with green dial. But they are out of stock now and they proposed me to buy black Rolex Oyster Explorer 36 which $2,000 more expensive than OP. Is that a good deal? Afaik Explorer is the same level as OP but less in demand since everyone wants to get those new OP in different colours.

Is Rolex Explorer 36 too sportish? Or better wait for Rolex OP 36 which i think holds their value better than Explorer

Andad · 3 April 2023, 06:15 PM

Buy the one you want to wear Andy even if you have to wait a bit longer?

VonSomething · 3 April 2023, 06:42 PM

Buy the watch you want

HogwldFLTR · 3 April 2023, 06:51 PM

I'd say the Exp II is in more demand due to the mercedes hands and better lume than most OPs. It also has a safety clasp on the bracelet. Although they are both old models in the line, the OP although first used for the Everest climb had a special movement which was the basis for the introduction of the Exp. From a historical perspective, the Exp is more special. That said, both are great watches. If wanting a green dial than the Exp doesn't necessarily fit the bill however. The wait time for a green dial OP may be long to never however.

ol' Rex · 3 April 2023, 07:00 PM

I agree that you should only buy the watch you want. Would you really want to see what someone else has pressured you into buying every time you look at your wrist?

And to answer your question from the other thread: I think black, silver, and dark blue are the most versatile colors.

HMHM · 3 April 2023, 08:17 PM

I think both are good watches, but besides the coloured dial, the Explorer has a better bracelet and feels sturdier on the wrist compared to the OP. The OP is a fun watch, while the Explorer is a proper daily watch.

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fskywalker · 3 April 2023, 09:57 PM

From those 2 models would pick the Exp 2

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brandrea · 3 April 2023, 09:59 PM

Welcome to the forum. I’d hold out for whichever one you really want

Cru Jones · 3 April 2023, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum. I’d hold out for whichever one you really want

x2. Good advice.

3 April 2023, 05:56 PM	#1
Andy873 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Europe Posts: 5	Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 vs Rolex Oyster Explorer 36? Hi guys, I went up to local Rolex shop. Wanted to buy those new Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 with green dial. But they are out of stock now and they proposed me to buy black Rolex Oyster Explorer 36 which $2,000 more expensive than OP. Is that a good deal? Afaik Explorer is the same level as OP but less in demand since everyone wants to get those new OP in different colours. Is Rolex Explorer 36 too sportish? Or better wait for Rolex OP 36 which i think holds their value better than Explorer

3 April 2023, 06:15 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,527	Buy the one you want to wear Andy even if you have to wait a bit longer? __________________ E

3 April 2023, 06:51 PM	#4
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	I'd say the Exp II is in more demand due to the mercedes hands and better lume than most OPs. It also has a safety clasp on the bracelet. Although they are both old models in the line, the OP although first used for the Everest climb had a special movement which was the basis for the introduction of the Exp. From a historical perspective, the Exp is more special. That said, both are great watches. If wanting a green dial than the Exp doesn't necessarily fit the bill however. The wait time for a green dial OP may be long to never however. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

3 April 2023, 09:57 PM	#7
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,179	From those 2 models would pick the Exp 2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

3 April 2023, 06:42 PM	#3
VonSomething "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 821	Buy the watch you want

3 April 2023, 07:00 PM	#5
ol' Rex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Mont Boron Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 193	I agree that you should only buy the watch you want. Would you really want to see what someone else has pressured you into buying every time you look at your wrist? And to answer your question from the other thread: I think black, silver, and dark blue are the most versatile colors.

3 April 2023, 08:17 PM	#6
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	I think both are good watches, but besides the coloured dial, the Explorer has a better bracelet and feels sturdier on the wrist compared to the OP. The OP is a fun watch, while the Explorer is a proper daily watch.

3 April 2023, 09:59 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,080	Welcome to the forum. I’d hold out for whichever one you really want

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