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Chewbacca · 19 April 2017, 03:27 PM

Pius XIII · 19 April 2017, 03:36 PM

Hard decision because they're all great references, but I just tried on the new Explorer again recently and that is still super high on the list. I say Explorer.

Cru Jones · 19 April 2017, 03:44 PM

Depends on if you have other SS sports Rolexes or not. If you do, I'd get the BB on a strap. More variety.

manhattanproj · 19 April 2017, 03:50 PM

i say explorer. it has so many personalities depending on how you want to wear it.

blk bay 36/41 or the ranger looks pretty nice too. cant go wrong, depends on how far you want to stretch your budget.

rudestew · 19 April 2017, 03:53 PM

Looks good on your wrist bb might be a tad to big

Terrakot · 19 April 2017, 04:54 PM

BB 41 case a little thicker, I say Exp

ACWATCHES · 19 April 2017, 06:40 PM

If you see the bb41 as a cheaper alternative, I would advise to always save for rolex

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Bob the brush · 19 April 2017, 06:48 PM

Save for the Rolex. IMHO if you ask the question you know the answer especially if you ask on a Rolex dominated forum!

subking86 · 19 April 2017, 06:59 PM

I really like both. Depends on your collection. I like the Explorer more but the BB36/41 is a good alternate it you don't want to spend the money.

ejvette · 19 April 2017, 08:20 PM

I'm a fan of both but if it was my 1st watch then the explorer but owning several Rolex models the BB is a great looking watch on leather and I thoroughly enjoy mine.

Old Expat Beast · 19 April 2017, 08:22 PM

First choice BB, then the 2016 Railmaster, then the Explorer for me.

watchmavan · 19 April 2017, 08:46 PM

Helloooo.... Explorer. Always.

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Premiumwatches24 · 19 April 2017, 08:57 PM

Explorer, it is more fashionable

perry731 · 19 April 2017, 09:38 PM

Why not both? To be honest, Rolex Explorer is more luxurious and shinnier on wrist. But Tudor BBN is sportier and has that vintage look especially if you get the 79220N ETA version, a good Rolex Sub's alternative. Both watches are classic and you won't go wrong either way.

Jack T · 19 April 2017, 09:45 PM

It may be a great watch and all, but can you really call the Tudor a 'classic'?

1William · 19 April 2017, 10:29 PM

I would go with the Black Bay 41. Great value and should work on leather or NATO straps.

watchwatcher · 19 April 2017, 10:45 PM

Not even close for me...the Explorer.

The Tudor is one of the few recent releases that just leaves me cold.

Psmith · 19 April 2017, 10:50 PM

Bb

AK797 · 19 April 2017, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I would go with the Black Bay 41. Great value and should work on leather or NATO straps.

Chewbacca · 20 April 2017, 01:21 AM

interesting.

probably should have mentioned i had a exp39 for a short time but it didn't last.

it'll be interesting to see the first member review.

trankster · 20 April 2017, 01:41 AM

I have the same question. I'm waiting for the BB 41 to arrive at my local dealer and then decide after seeing hands-on. I intend to wear it rather than collect, so less concerned about Rolex versus Tudor branding. I like the looks of the 41's bracelet and strap versions.

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James444 · 20 April 2017, 01:58 AM

First Bb41 Second Explorer 1 third Railmaster

sea-dweller · 20 April 2017, 02:42 AM

I voted Explorer.

sunnyadnani · 20 April 2017, 04:01 AM

JRAH · 20 April 2017, 05:28 AM

Explorer for me, it's a great daily beater ��

Gerardus · 20 April 2017, 05:30 AM

Rolex only for me.

View Poll Results: Tudor or Rolex?
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19 April 2017, 03:27 PM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Tudor Black Bay 41 or Rolex Explorer?

19 April 2017, 08:20 PM	#10
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	I'm a fan of both but if it was my 1st watch then the explorer but owning several Rolex models the BB is a great looking watch on leather and I thoroughly enjoy mine. __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

19 April 2017, 09:38 PM	#14
perry731 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: LA Posts: 39	Why not both? To be honest, Rolex Explorer is more luxurious and shinnier on wrist. But Tudor BBN is sportier and has that vintage look especially if you get the 79220N ETA version, a good Rolex Sub's alternative. Both watches are classic and you won't go wrong either way. Attached Images

19 April 2017, 09:45 PM	#15
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	It may be a great watch and all, but can you really call the Tudor a 'classic'? __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

19 April 2017, 03:36 PM	#2
Pius XIII "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The Sun Posts: 232	Hard decision because they're all great references, but I just tried on the new Explorer again recently and that is still super high on the list. I say Explorer.

19 April 2017, 03:44 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Depends on if you have other SS sports Rolexes or not. If you do, I'd get the BB on a strap. More variety.

19 April 2017, 03:50 PM	#4
manhattanproj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: sf Posts: 49	i say explorer. it has so many personalities depending on how you want to wear it. blk bay 36/41 or the ranger looks pretty nice too. cant go wrong, depends on how far you want to stretch your budget.

19 April 2017, 03:53 PM	#5
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Looks good on your wrist bb might be a tad to big

19 April 2017, 04:54 PM	#6
Terrakot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Italy-Russia Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR Posts: 670	BB 41 case a little thicker, I say Exp

19 April 2017, 06:40 PM	#7
ACWATCHES "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LONDON Posts: 127	If you see the bb41 as a cheaper alternative, I would advise to always save for rolex Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

19 April 2017, 06:48 PM	#8
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	Save for the Rolex. IMHO if you ask the question you know the answer especially if you ask on a Rolex dominated forum!

19 April 2017, 06:59 PM	#9
subking86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: key west Watch: 16610 Posts: 811	I really like both. Depends on your collection. I like the Explorer more but the BB36/41 is a good alternate it you don't want to spend the money.

19 April 2017, 08:22 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	First choice BB, then the 2016 Railmaster, then the Explorer for me.

19 April 2017, 08:46 PM	#12
watchmavan Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,185	Helloooo.... Explorer. Always. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

19 April 2017, 08:57 PM	#13
Premiumwatches24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Roman Location: Finland Watch: RM11-03 Posts: 435	Explorer, it is more fashionable

19 April 2017, 10:29 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I would go with the Black Bay 41. Great value and should work on leather or NATO straps.

19 April 2017, 10:45 PM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Not even close for me...the Explorer. The Tudor is one of the few recent releases that just leaves me cold.

19 April 2017, 10:50 PM	#18
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Bb __________________

20 April 2017, 01:21 AM	#20
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	interesting. probably should have mentioned i had a exp39 for a short time but it didn't last. it'll be interesting to see the first member review.

20 April 2017, 01:41 AM	#21
trankster "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: irvine, ca Posts: 5	I have the same question. I'm waiting for the BB 41 to arrive at my local dealer and then decide after seeing hands-on. I intend to wear it rather than collect, so less concerned about Rolex versus Tudor branding. I like the looks of the 41's bracelet and strap versions. Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk

20 April 2017, 01:58 AM	#22
James444 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex n Tudor Posts: 507	First Bb41 Second Explorer 1 third Railmaster

20 April 2017, 02:42 AM	#23
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I voted Explorer. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 April 2017, 04:01 AM	#24
sunnyadnani "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Singapore/ NZ Posts: 67	Had the explorer 39 and 36 trying out the Tudor now Attached Images

20 April 2017, 05:28 AM	#25
JRAH "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 211	Explorer for me, it's a great daily beater ��

20 April 2017, 05:30 AM	#26
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Rolex only for me. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

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