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Dr.seiss · 28 August 2018, 01:00 PM

The the luminous triangle and 369 really complete the picture imo

Watch Explorer · 28 August 2018, 10:06 PM

At the moment it's approx. 14 votes for the OP and 9 for the Explorer.

Chester01 · 29 August 2018, 12:07 AM

This is not going to be popular here, but if you have the iwc on bracelet, I would keep it. It’s quite tough and water resistant for most activities, fantastic daily wearer and I almost never see anyone else wearing one. I would personally save and then go for the op 36 which is a bit dressier.

Watch Explorer · 29 August 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chester01

This is not going to be popular here, but if you have the iwc on bracelet, I would keep it. It’s quite tough and water resistant for most activities, fantastic daily wearer and I almost never see anyone else wearing one. I would personally save and then go for the op 36 which is a bit dressier.

Intresting thought Chester, I hadn't seriously considered keeping the IWC as well, I do indeed have the bracelet. It's 60m WR which IWC claims is fine swimming but I don't test it other than under the tap to clean it. An oyster case is an attractive proposition.

I'm always trying to simplify my life and trying to find the one perfect GADA watch rather than build a large collection (service costs etc are also a factor). The IWC has been nothing but fantastic but at 39mm I currently find it a bit large for my evolving taste.

Considered a 38mm Aqua Terra and do like them but don't think the designs may age as well as a Rolex.

Definitely food for thought though.

Innocenti · 29 August 2018, 01:27 AM

Interesting that both the explorer and 3-6-9 dial OP have rounded indices.
Next to the datejust and other dial variants on the OP they look pretty sloppy

Watch Explorer · 29 August 2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Innocenti

Interesting that both the explorer and 3-6-9 dial OP have rounded indices.
Next to the datejust and other dial variants on the OP they look pretty sloppy

Good observation, not a deal breaker for me though. I do like the white dial OP, but its getting a bit too far away from the Explorer vibe for me.

Innocenti · 29 August 2018, 04:22 AM

I have a sub and a datejust .
The little blue 116000 op36mm is the next and probably only other Rolex I’d buy

hhtwaijri · 29 August 2018, 05:37 AM

I'm a sucker for the Mercedes hands.

But for a daily beater, something to swim with comfortably, I'd say go with the OP.

39 explorer is fantastic piece by the way, did you try it?

Good luck. Cheers.

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R!$ · 29 August 2018, 05:47 AM

Both Rolex are fine. Im just glad you are trading away that IWC

Watch Explorer · 29 August 2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by R!$

Both Rolex are fine. Im just glad you are trading away that IWC

I liked the RAF connection (for my grandfather) with the IWC Marks and despite housing a modified ETA it has run -1 per day since I got it so couldn't ask for much more from it.

Watch Explorer · 29 August 2018, 12:23 PM

Later found out he actually wore a Rolex

Explorer1nyc · 29 August 2018, 12:41 PM

Get the 36mm Ex (either 14270 or 114270) and bring it to a good watchmaker, have them pressure test it and slap new seals on it and go swim w/ it and do anything you want w/ it w/no worries. it'll last you a lifetime. it's a Rolex.

Think abt a 14270 - lighter on the wrist w/ hollow end links, plus the holes case means you can swap out for straps easier.

the OP will be around for years, you can always flip the 36mm Ex for that. Get the Ex while they're still at a price that's reasonable.

Watch Explorer · 29 August 2018, 01:21 PM

Should I be concerned about magnetism with a 36 Explorer? I spend quite a lot of time around amps and speakers etc. for my job.

Explorer1nyc · 29 August 2018, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch Explorer

Should I be concerned about magnetism with a 36 Explorer? I spend quite a lot of time around amps and speakers etc. for my job.

No. It'll be fine.

Amps and speakers aren't Milgauss worthy

Get the 36mm Ex, flip for an OP if unhappy.

Watch Explorer · 29 August 2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Explorer1nyc

No. It'll be fine.

Amps and speakers aren't Milgauss worthy

Get the 36mm Ex, flip for an OP if unhappy.

Thanks Explorer1nyc

Blingtone · 29 August 2018, 05:57 PM

Lume is green same as my 14270 & 114270 Explorers.....
all 3 are great watches (and the're all 'Oyster Perpetuals') but I find myself wearing the OP blue 'Arabic' dial more often these days.

Watch Explorer · 30 August 2018, 03:34 PM

Does the Explorer look like a good fit for my wrist?

Innocenti · 30 August 2018, 05:09 PM

Why are you counting votes?
Will your choice come down to the opinion of others ?

Flip a coin to decide and stick with whatever lands, my guess is you will decide for your self before the coin lands.

Another option is to look for a nos 114270,,, it seems like it’s the explorer you really want

bigchelis · 30 August 2018, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Innocenti

Why are you counting votes?
Will your choice come down to the opinion of others ?

Flip a coin to decide and stick with whatever lands, my guess is you will decide for your self before the coin lands.

Another option is to look for a nos 114270,,, it seems like it’s the explorer you really want

Heck yeah a NOS 114270 is what I wanted. Sadly they are unicorns and when they exists they cost much much more than a gently used one.

Watch Explorer · 31 August 2018, 05:41 PM

To tie a neat bow on this thread, things have moved pretty quickly.

I went with my heart and pulled the trigger on an Explorer. I found a minty 114270 from 2010 with the engraved rehaut from a nice local seller :)

Very Happy!

Thank you for all your input, much appreciated and fun

javier · 1 September 2018, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Explorer

To tie a neat bow on this thread, things have moved pretty quickly.

I went with my heart and pulled the trigger on an Explorer. I found a minty 114270 from 2010 with the engraved rehaut from a nice local seller :)

Very Happy!

Thank you for all your input, much appreciated and fun

How much did you pay for it ? (If it is possible for you to tell us the price)

RHJ · 31 August 2018, 05:54 PM

So, big congrats and welcome in the Explorer - Gang!

Watch Explorer · 31 August 2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RHJ

So, big congrats and welcome in the Explorer - Gang!

bigchelis · 1 September 2018, 12:56 AM

Wow....The last year the 114270 was made. that is a Crazy awesome find.

Must be a V series or did they actually make them in G series?

Well you got a rare awesome piece.

bigC

Watch Explorer · 1 September 2018, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigchelis

Wow....The last year the 114270 was made. that is a Crazy awesome find.

Must be a V series or did they actually make them in G series?

Well you got a rare awesome piece.

bigC

Yeh it's a V series, I was super lucky and am grateful. I took a bath selling the IWC though so the world is in perfect balance

dafuture · 1 September 2018, 01:18 AM

The Explorer is a fantastic piece, but the blue OP is stunning. I say go with the new one.

Explorer1nyc · 1 September 2018, 02:45 AM

You made the right choice. Congrats.

"The Explorer is a fantastic piece, but the blue OP is stunning. I say go with the new one."

- dafuture

dafuture is like the soldier in the jungles of Vietnam who still thought the war was going on years after... sad.

Uhtred59 · 1 September 2018, 03:22 AM

Would have been my choice too. Congratulations

evvignes · 3 September 2018, 02:14 PM

I know Watch Explorer already made a great decision on a watch, but for the rest of y’all, don’t forget about the silver dial 116000.
I assumed the blue OP was the one to get because it looks so good in photos and in a display case. After trying on most of the colors, including the concentric dials, I found the silver dial looked the best. This was the consensus of others as well.
I could not be happier with the silver 369 on my 7.5” wrist.
(The blue was definitely a close second:))

29 August 2018, 05:57 PM	#16
Blingtone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Loughton UK Watch: 16610LV no Rehault Posts: 369	OP 116000 Blue 3-6-9 Arabic Dial Lume is green same as my 14270 & 114270 Explorers..... all 3 are great watches (and the're all 'Oyster Perpetuals') but I find myself wearing the OP blue 'Arabic' dial more often these days. Attached Images

31 August 2018, 05:41 PM	#20
Watch Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Watch: 114270 Posts: 462	To tie a neat bow on this thread, things have moved pretty quickly. I went with my heart and pulled the trigger on an Explorer. I found a minty 114270 from 2010 with the engraved rehaut from a nice local seller :) Very Happy! Thank you for all your input, much appreciated and fun Attached Images

1 September 2018, 01:18 AM	#26
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	The Explorer is a fantastic piece, but the blue OP is stunning. I say go with the new one. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

1 September 2018, 03:22 AM	#28
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	Would have been my choice too. Congratulations __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

28 August 2018, 01:00 PM	#1
Dr.seiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Nic Location: Seaside, CA Posts: 4	The the luminous triangle and 369 really complete the picture imo

28 August 2018, 10:06 PM	#2
Watch Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Watch: 114270 Posts: 462	At the moment it's approx. 14 votes for the OP and 9 for the Explorer.

29 August 2018, 12:07 AM	#3
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	This is not going to be popular here, but if you have the iwc on bracelet, I would keep it. It’s quite tough and water resistant for most activities, fantastic daily wearer and I almost never see anyone else wearing one. I would personally save and then go for the op 36 which is a bit dressier.

29 August 2018, 01:27 AM	#5
Innocenti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK Posts: 832	Interesting that both the explorer and 3-6-9 dial OP have rounded indices. Next to the datejust and other dial variants on the OP they look pretty sloppy

29 August 2018, 04:22 AM	#7
Innocenti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK Posts: 832	I have a sub and a datejust . The little blue 116000 op36mm is the next and probably only other Rolex I’d buy

29 August 2018, 05:37 AM	#8
hhtwaijri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 185	I'm a sucker for the Mercedes hands. But for a daily beater, something to swim with comfortably, I'd say go with the OP. 39 explorer is fantastic piece by the way, did you try it? Good luck. Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 August 2018, 05:47 AM	#9
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Both Rolex are fine. Im just glad you are trading away that IWC

29 August 2018, 12:23 PM	#11
Watch Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Watch: 114270 Posts: 462	Later found out he actually wore a Rolex

29 August 2018, 12:41 PM	#12
Explorer1nyc Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: nyc Posts: 34	Get the 36mm Ex (either 14270 or 114270) and bring it to a good watchmaker, have them pressure test it and slap new seals on it and go swim w/ it and do anything you want w/ it w/no worries. it'll last you a lifetime. it's a Rolex. Think abt a 14270 - lighter on the wrist w/ hollow end links, plus the holes case means you can swap out for straps easier. the OP will be around for years, you can always flip the 36mm Ex for that. Get the Ex while they're still at a price that's reasonable.

29 August 2018, 01:21 PM	#13
Watch Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Watch: 114270 Posts: 462	Should I be concerned about magnetism with a 36 Explorer? I spend quite a lot of time around amps and speakers etc. for my job.

30 August 2018, 03:34 PM	#17
Watch Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Watch: 114270 Posts: 462	Does the Explorer look like a good fit for my wrist?

30 August 2018, 05:09 PM	#18
Innocenti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK Posts: 832	Why are you counting votes? Will your choice come down to the opinion of others ? Flip a coin to decide and stick with whatever lands, my guess is you will decide for your self before the coin lands. Another option is to look for a nos 114270,,, it seems like it’s the explorer you really want

31 August 2018, 05:54 PM	#22
RHJ 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: here Watch: 214270 Mk1 Posts: 924	So, big congrats and welcome in the Explorer - Gang!

1 September 2018, 12:56 AM	#24
bigchelis Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: CA Watch: Rolex 114270 Posts: 120	Wow....The last year the 114270 was made. that is a Crazy awesome find. Must be a V series or did they actually make them in G series? Well you got a rare awesome piece. bigC

1 September 2018, 02:45 AM	#27
Explorer1nyc Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: nyc Posts: 34	You made the right choice. Congrats. "The Explorer is a fantastic piece, but the blue OP is stunning. I say go with the new one." - dafuture dafuture is like the soldier in the jungles of Vietnam who still thought the war was going on years after... sad.

3 September 2018, 02:14 PM	#29
evvignes "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4	I know Watch Explorer already made a great decision on a watch, but for the rest of y’all, don’t forget about the silver dial 116000. I assumed the blue OP was the one to get because it looks so good in photos and in a display case. After trying on most of the colors, including the concentric dials, I found the silver dial looked the best. This was the consensus of others as well. I could not be happier with the silver 369 on my 7.5” wrist. (The blue was definitely a close second:))

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