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Lew Archer · 2 June 2013, 02:02 PM

I am lucky to own all three. The Omega belonged to my dad.

Three truly great watches. You really can't go wrong.

If you still own the Sea Dweller, get the Omega. If not, it's a coin toss between the 14060M and the Omega, if you want a true classics. The 39mm Explorer is a new take on a classic. So, if that concept appeals, or if you prefer to buy new from an AD, get the Explorer.

Lovely problem to have...enjoy figuring it out. Listen to your emotions and get what you really want.

franklin · 2 June 2013, 02:07 PM

My personal favorite is the explorer.

koda240 · 2 June 2013, 02:16 PM

I haven't read the whole thread but feel compelled to chime in because I just bought an Explorer this week. It was beautiful but just didn't suit me. It was a notch too small for me and it wasn't as versatile for the bracelet / NATO swap. I ended up with an SD hours later. Happy as hell that I did it. Get the sub.

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chrono1g · 2 June 2013, 03:02 PM

"All-in-one" watch:

1. Exp 1
2. Speedmaster
3. Sub ND

PunkJr · 2 June 2013, 09:19 PM

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ZEBF8Fg5I

I love the way a Speedy's look can change with a leather strap or a nylon strap. I recently sold all my watches except one, the Sub. Since you have the SD, I'd go the Speedy. The Exp is a nice watch, but I don't like the hands on the 39mm. The 36mm is great if you've got small wrists. But the Speedy is a completely different look than the SD so I think it is the wiser choice.

subtona · 2 June 2013, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmadams

Throw a 36mm Explorer into the mix and get that. Such a great watch.

This

Or

The speedy ( pre owned )

jrgougeon · 2 June 2013, 11:42 PM

I have both the Sub and the Speedy and absolutely love them. You won't go wrong with either.

sea-dweller · 3 June 2013, 01:23 AM

I'd go with the Sub.

jmsrolls · 3 June 2013, 01:55 AM

I've never been a Sub fan. The SD is THE Rolex diver and the Sub is a wannabee. Having said that, there is nothing about the Explorer that "trips my trigger."

That leaves the Speedy Pro. No other watch has its history and mystery (regardless of what Jake espouses) and is a "must have" for any serious watch collection. I've owned a couple of dozen over the years and currently have two: a vintage 105.012 as worn by the Apollo astronauts on the moon and the "First Omega Worn in Space." Yes, it is a manual wind and if that is a deterrent, would you turn down a 911 Porsche because it has a manual transmission?

Your SD and the Speedy Pro would make a great pair.

DC Engineer · 3 June 2013, 02:47 AM

Exp 39mm or the Moonwatch. the 39mm is the perfect Rolex, love the simple and elegant look. the speedy I liked as well and I love the price point for a used one too. it looks much better on a strap or nato than on the original Omega bracelet too.

it's a toss up. my .02

2 June 2013, 02:02 PM	#61
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	I am lucky to own all three. The Omega belonged to my dad. Three truly great watches. You really can't go wrong. If you still own the Sea Dweller, get the Omega. If not, it's a coin toss between the 14060M and the Omega, if you want a true classics. The 39mm Explorer is a new take on a classic. So, if that concept appeals, or if you prefer to buy new from an AD, get the Explorer. Lovely problem to have...enjoy figuring it out. Listen to your emotions and get what you really want.

2 June 2013, 02:07 PM	#62
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	My personal favorite is the explorer.

2 June 2013, 02:16 PM	#63
koda240 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 77	I haven't read the whole thread but feel compelled to chime in because I just bought an Explorer this week. It was beautiful but just didn't suit me. It was a notch too small for me and it wasn't as versatile for the bracelet / NATO swap. I ended up with an SD hours later. Happy as hell that I did it. Get the sub. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

2 June 2013, 03:02 PM	#64
chrono1g "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 147	"All-in-one" watch: 1. Exp 1 2. Speedmaster 3. Sub ND

2 June 2013, 09:19 PM	#65
PunkJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Watch: 14060 Sub Posts: 332	http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ZEBF8Fg5I I love the way a Speedy's look can change with a leather strap or a nylon strap. I recently sold all my watches except one, the Sub. Since you have the SD, I'd go the Speedy. The Exp is a nice watch, but I don't like the hands on the 39mm. The 36mm is great if you've got small wrists. But the Speedy is a completely different look than the SD so I think it is the wiser choice.

2 June 2013, 11:42 PM	#67
jrgougeon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: 14060M & 1601 Posts: 180	I have both the Sub and the Speedy and absolutely love them. You won't go wrong with either.

3 June 2013, 01:23 AM	#68
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I'd go with the Sub.

3 June 2013, 01:55 AM	#69
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	I've never been a Sub fan. The SD is THE Rolex diver and the Sub is a wannabee. Having said that, there is nothing about the Explorer that "trips my trigger." That leaves the Speedy Pro. No other watch has its history and mystery (regardless of what Jake espouses) and is a "must have" for any serious watch collection. I've owned a couple of dozen over the years and currently have two: a vintage 105.012 as worn by the Apollo astronauts on the moon and the "First Omega Worn in Space." Yes, it is a manual wind and if that is a deterrent, would you turn down a 911 Porsche because it has a manual transmission? Your SD and the Speedy Pro would make a great pair.

3 June 2013, 02:47 AM	#70
DC Engineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NoVA Watch: 116710 Posts: 218	Exp 39mm or the Moonwatch. the 39mm is the perfect Rolex, love the simple and elegant look. the speedy I liked as well and I love the price point for a used one too. it looks much better on a strap or nato than on the original Omega bracelet too. it's a toss up. my .02

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