Need opinions on potential "upgrade"

[DavW]

That polar looks perfect on your wrist, for me it's a no brainer. The Explorer 1 does look good but I can definitely see why you might think it felt too small.
Looking forward to seeing the incoming thread:)


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[Len S]

The Explorer fits your wrist perfectly. Seems like a logical choice.

[Cc1966]

That EXP II was made for you mate!

[Nick_sixx]

OK...throwing a spanner into the works here, but here goes:

The SubC had always stood out to me, but after reading a lot of peoples negative sentiments about their ubiquity, I kind of got turned off the idea. However, lately I've grown to appreciate them even more, but still was leaning towards an LV or GMTIIc instead, in order to be a little bit different. Unfortunately, the 116610, 116710, and 116610LV were all a bit out of my price range, so I just kind of gave up on the idea.

Then I realised that the 114060 retails for over $1200 less than the 116610, putting it within budget.

Had to go and check it out for myself

Now I am going to lose even more sleep over trying to decide this and the explorer 2 haha

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[DCheeta]

I still think the white ExpII is the one for you. The 42mm size is perfect for your arm, and you already have a black watch in your Speedy Pro. There's always time to add a Sub later, get the Polar ExpII!

[Nick_sixx]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I still think the white ExpII is the one for you. The 42mm size is perfect for your arm, and you already have a black watch in your Speedy Pro. There's always time to add a Sub later, get the Polar ExpII!

Haha that's actually one of the reasons why the Sub got more consideration - everyone on TRF says to get the Sub first, then add other models later (in GMT vs Sub threads, Expl 1 and 2 vs Sub threads, and Millgause vs Sub threads, anyway)

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[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Nick_sixx

Haha that's actually one of the reasons why the Sub got more consideration - everyone on TRF says to get the Sub first, then add other models later (in GMT vs Sub threads, Expl 1 and 2 vs Sub threads, and Millgause vs Sub threads, anyway)

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Ha, yeah, the funny thing is I actually got a Sub first, too. But there's no real reason to do so. At its very core it's an emotional choice. Get the one that you know you really want, regardless of perceived "reasons" or advice from your fellow sage TRF members.

In my case, I find that I know in my gut what I want, but then try to intellectualize it until I end up confused. And as all here will attest, you always end up in the end with the one you initially wanted anyway, so why waste time and money on the way there?

Incidentally, I also work in advertising and dress much the same as you in the office. My Subs, my Speedy Pro and my white ExpII are all perfect in our environment, so that's not really a deciding factor...go with your gut!

[AK797]

I say Subc, it even sets the night on fire!

[kimnkk]

I think the Polar Explorer II suits better than the SubC which looks a bit too small.

I love the Polar Explorer II but unfortunately its a bit too big for my wrists.

[Nick_sixx]

My heart is telling me Sub, brain is telling me Explorer 2. First world problems

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[zama]

Both look good go with your heart if that does not work flip a coin...... size is not an issue, I tell my wife the same thing everyday, but she wants more...... one day......she can have a gold Daytona, till then she can keep her ladies DJ!

[mrallen13]

There is no bad choice here. You have a great watch if you keep it. If you flip, then either the Sub or ExpII look good on your arm.

I would guess the reason most people say to buy a Sub first is because so many end up buying it later anyway. Maybe for no other reason than to try a Sub out, but most seem to have one at some point. Better to try it out first than flip a piece you like to try a Sub and then want to go back.

Personally, I love the ND Sub. I have one and like the clean look without the cyclops. There is something very cool with the new Exp2 though and it might be my next purchase, but I wouldn't flip my Sub for it.

If your heart is calling for the Sub then go that route or you'll regret it. SubC definitely seems to wear bigger than 40mm and closer to a 42mm Omega, so it won't seem as small as your Exp1.


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[Nick_sixx]

Bit of an update - went a (somewhat) completely different route:




The Pelagos is everything that I wanted a Rolex to be, but just wasn't.

42mm....check

Date....check

Rotating bezel (I use this very often)...big check - the best I've ever used!

Rolex build quality....check

"Under the radar" appeal....check

Great WR (this thing will see heaps of beach/dive use)....check

Unique, in-house movement....check......(just kidding)



All in all, the movement is literally the only thing that could be improved upon. Having said that, however, after a few weeks of thinking I came to realise that the benefits of owning a Rolex with an in-house movement are not worth (to me) the $2.5k+ that it would cost to do so.

In opting for the Pelagos, I was also able to pay off a huge chunk of credit card debt, buy a nice pair of shoes, and put several hundred dollars towards a trip to Fiji with my girlfriend at the end of the year after flipping the Explorer 1.

Its a great feeling overall, and I'm loving everything that the Pelagos has to offer. The whole movement thing doesn't really matter to me now that I've gotten my head around it, and I feel it is at LEAST twice the bang for buck that I would've gotten with the Explorer 2 or Sub.

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[up2nogood]

Good for you and still a great choice! Get the EII once you've a bit more coin behind you.

[GRIDER4821]

Can't go wrong w/ the Pelagos...

[kimnkk]

Great choice. Lets see some wrist shots!

I think the Pelagos is an absolutely fantastic watch and fantastic value to boot.

[Nick_sixx]

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[DavW]

Congratulations Nick. I must admit I didn't see that one coming. The Pelagos is a great dive watch and looks striking, nice one:)


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[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Nick_sixx

All in all, the movement is literally the only thing that could be improved upon. Having said that, however, after a few weeks of thinking I came to realise that the benefits of owning a Rolex with an in-house movement are not worth (to me) the $2.5k+ that it would cost to do so.

In opting for the Pelagos, I was also able to pay off a huge chunk of credit card debt, buy a nice pair of shoes, and put several hundred dollars towards a trip to Fiji with my girlfriend at the end of the year after flipping the Explorer 1.

Its a great feeling overall, and I'm loving everything that the Pelagos has to offer. The whole movement thing doesn't really matter to me now that I've gotten my head around it, and I feel it is at LEAST twice the bang for buck that I would've gotten with the Explorer 2 or Sub.

Bang on. Quite the epiphany eh?