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haakon59 · 4 May 2009, 06:08 AM

For me personally, right at this moment? I would pick the Omega Planet Ocean, but I would get the 42mm size. All 3 brands are reliable and well made, so there is really no reason to do anything but buy the one you like best, there is no large advantage either way. The Explorer would be dressier than the other two, so if you are in an office environment, you might want to consider that. I am not sure the Explorer will be too small for a 6.5" wrist, but it's really all about you. I have a 7.5" wrist but do not like my watches to be too big. For example, even with dive watches, I prefer not to go much over 40mm. But I have tried on the Planet Ocean, both the 42 and 45 mm versions and they both wear well. Have fun buying your new watch.

MYK · 4 May 2009, 06:34 AM

No one is going to guess what I did! I actually took the PO. :-P This is surely the last poll anyone is going to vote on! I tried all three. The explorer was waaaay too small, I can see two links from each side of the dial on the top of my rist. It strangly wore smaller than the oysterquartz, probably because of the bracelet size or something. The SO was too big and wasn't BNIB, it was the PO that was BNIB. And that was not the reason that I bought the watch, it just fit me soo well! With the rubber/leather like strap. I loved it and literaly walked away with it. I was late for a movie and told him I will pick up the box tomorrow. Thanks guys for your help.

arkwhaler · 4 May 2009, 07:38 AM

Whatever makes you happy. Best wishes to you and your new watch.

Art 1 · 4 May 2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MYK

No one is going to guess what I did! I actually took the PO. :-P This is surely the last poll anyone is going to vote on! I tried all three. The explorer was waaaay too small, I can see two links from each side of the dial on the top of my rist. It strangly wore smaller than the oysterquartz, probably because of the bracelet size or something. The SO was too big and wasn't BNIB, it was the PO that was BNIB. And that was not the reason that I bought the watch, it just fit me soo well! With the rubber/leather like strap. I loved it and literaly walked away with it. I was late for a movie and told him I will pick up the box tomorrow. Thanks guys for your help.

Not suprised by your choice once you tried them out.

AIKO · 4 May 2009, 07:55 AM

I went with the Breitling. I have owned the PO and I was somewhat disappointed with the accuracy. Not crazy about the EXP I (II is a different story). So by default-Breitling.

Esquire · 4 May 2009, 08:01 AM

I would have taken none. That Explorer is tiny, the Omega is too large at 45mm, and the Breitling is...a Breitling, and 46mm.

I would have taken a full cash deal. None of those watches are really that enticing.

But congrats on your choice, it's the watch I would have taken out of that group.

Solar · 4 May 2009, 08:29 AM

In this choice, the Omega PO. I'm a big lad and can wear a larger watch, and with my eyes ageing, I prefer the more-legible dials like the Sub LV and the GMT IIc maxi dials. The smaller Exp I is just too hard for me to read at a glance, and I need a date function.

Chris

Lion · 4 May 2009, 08:30 AM

Out of the three choices there is no second thought, I would take the Explorer I hands down. It looks great on the wrist and in all situations!!!

Roselló · 4 May 2009, 08:54 AM

Other.......................................... Rolex Explorer II white dial.

arkwhaler · 4 May 2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Solar

In this choice, the Omega PO. I'm a big lad and can wear a larger watch, and with my eyes ageing, I prefer the more-legible dials like the Sub LV and the GMT IIc maxi dials. The smaller Exp I is just too hard for me to read at a glance, and I need a date function.

Chris

If I'm not mistaken, the diameter of the sub dial and explorer dial is exactly the same. Only the case is bigger.

This was an interesting poll bc it compared apples to oranges to pears. The explorer is small compared to the others, but is the same size as the trillion datejusts sold to men since the beginning of watch time.

Incurable · 4 May 2009, 11:03 AM

springer · 4 May 2009, 11:39 AM

Tough choice, tough choice. I'll vote Rolex though.

Dom · 4 May 2009, 03:19 PM

Explorer hands down. I have large watches and was hesitant even about the 40mm Rolexes. But once you wear them the realization comes quickly that there is a reason why most classical watches are between 36 and 40 and 44 is NOT the standard (for example Panerai) ...

MYK · 4 May 2009, 07:11 PM

I guess this needs to be moved to the Omega Forums. :-)

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Esquire · 4 May 2009, 09:15 PM

That PO looks right at home on your wrist.

Congrats on the "purchase."

arkwhaler · 4 May 2009, 10:23 PM

did you go to the office to take the pictures so the wife wouldn't catch you?

stusrt · 4 May 2009, 10:27 PM

i think the planet ocean is the best watch of the 3. I have one, and it's my fav.
but at 45.5 mm - it might be too big for a 6.5 in wrist.

but, if you ever want to sell, the other 2 are probably worth a little more.

mdtddd2007 · 4 May 2009, 11:10 PM

Rolex then Omega then Breitling. My choice rollie.

Teninx · 4 May 2009, 11:21 PM

I recently chose the Rolex Air King over the Brietling Colt.

redshirt1957 · 4 May 2009, 11:26 PM

Yes.

MYK · 5 May 2009, 06:09 AM

The guy called me and he wants his Omega back! He offered me a straight trade with the explorer which I actually like! Just not too sure about the size. It's a Y serial, what movement does it have? Plus I don't think he has the box, just a receipt.

I think I'm going for it!

Esquire · 5 May 2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYK

The guy called me and he wants his Omega back! He offered me a straight trade with the explorer which I actually like! Just not too sure about the size. It's a Y serial, what movement does it have? Plus I don't think he has the box, just a receipt.

I think I'm going for it!

Now you're just going for the name. You tried all of them on and quite-happily settled on the Omega.

Change the name of the thread to "Why should I consider any other brand other than Rolex?"

arkwhaler · 5 May 2009, 09:18 AM

If you are not happy with the size then you never will be. I think anyone who thinks the 45mm po suits his wrist won't be happy with a 36mm explorer. Buy a used omega.

C. Davidson · 5 May 2009, 04:18 PM

I've seen the new 36mm Oyster Perpetuals with the slightly redesigned case, bracelet and clasp and it looks really good.

Gives me a good idea on how the Exp I will look when Rolex decides to revamp it.

So, I go for the Exp I, redesigned. A timeless classic.

MYK · 5 May 2009, 07:52 PM

Trigger pulled, I am now wearing the Explorer.

WJGESQ · 5 May 2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JIM

PO for sure the others are fugly.

But get the bracelet PO cause that strap has got to go, yuck.

The Explorer looks almost dainty compared to the Planet Ocean.

Saladin · 5 May 2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Wrong question and poll on a Rolex forum!!

You should ask this question on both Omega and Breitling forums as well. See what those guys have to say ;o). My vote is for Explorer ( obviously)

Duc-904 · 6 May 2009, 01:33 AM

Glad the right choice worked its way out.

Did you get my PM?

View Poll Results: Which one?
Rolex Explorer I.	104	50.00%
Omega Planet Ocean.	75	36.06%
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage.	29	13.94%
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4 May 2009, 08:01 AM	#36
Esquire "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gator Country Watch: GMT-II Ceramic Posts: 266	I would have taken none. That Explorer is tiny, the Omega is too large at 45mm, and the Breitling is...a Breitling, and 46mm. I would have taken a full cash deal. None of those watches are really that enticing. But congrats on your choice, it's the watch I would have taken out of that group. __________________ GMT-IIc, SMP, 312 Go Gators!

4 May 2009, 08:30 AM	#38
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Out of the three choices there is no second thought, I would take the Explorer I hands down. It looks great on the wrist and in all situations!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 May 2009, 11:03 AM	#41
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	__________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

4 May 2009, 11:39 AM	#42
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Tough choice, tough choice. I'll vote Rolex though. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

4 May 2009, 06:08 AM	#31
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	For me personally, right at this moment? I would pick the Omega Planet Ocean, but I would get the 42mm size. All 3 brands are reliable and well made, so there is really no reason to do anything but buy the one you like best, there is no large advantage either way. The Explorer would be dressier than the other two, so if you are in an office environment, you might want to consider that. I am not sure the Explorer will be too small for a 6.5" wrist, but it's really all about you. I have a 7.5" wrist but do not like my watches to be too big. For example, even with dive watches, I prefer not to go much over 40mm. But I have tried on the Planet Ocean, both the 42 and 45 mm versions and they both wear well. Have fun buying your new watch.

4 May 2009, 06:34 AM	#32
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	No one is going to guess what I did! I actually took the PO. :-P This is surely the last poll anyone is going to vote on! I tried all three. The explorer was waaaay too small, I can see two links from each side of the dial on the top of my rist. It strangly wore smaller than the oysterquartz, probably because of the bracelet size or something. The SO was too big and wasn't BNIB, it was the PO that was BNIB. And that was not the reason that I bought the watch, it just fit me soo well! With the rubber/leather like strap. I loved it and literaly walked away with it. I was late for a movie and told him I will pick up the box tomorrow. Thanks guys for your help.

4 May 2009, 07:38 AM	#33
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	Whatever makes you happy. Best wishes to you and your new watch.

4 May 2009, 07:55 AM	#35
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	I went with the Breitling. I have owned the PO and I was somewhat disappointed with the accuracy. Not crazy about the EXP I (II is a different story). So by default-Breitling.

4 May 2009, 08:29 AM	#37
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	In this choice, the Omega PO. I'm a big lad and can wear a larger watch, and with my eyes ageing, I prefer the more-legible dials like the Sub LV and the GMT IIc maxi dials. The smaller Exp I is just too hard for me to read at a glance, and I need a date function. Chris

4 May 2009, 08:54 AM	#39
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Other.......................................... Rolex Explorer II white dial.

4 May 2009, 03:19 PM	#43
Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	Explorer hands down. I have large watches and was hesitant even about the 40mm Rolexes. But once you wear them the realization comes quickly that there is a reason why most classical watches are between 36 and 40 and 44 is NOT the standard (for example Panerai) ...

4 May 2009, 07:11 PM	#44
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	I guess this needs to be moved to the Omega Forums. :-)

4 May 2009, 09:15 PM	#45
Esquire "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gator Country Watch: GMT-II Ceramic Posts: 266	That PO looks right at home on your wrist. Congrats on the "purchase." __________________ GMT-IIc, SMP, 312 Go Gators!

4 May 2009, 10:23 PM	#46
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	did you go to the office to take the pictures so the wife wouldn't catch you?

4 May 2009, 10:27 PM	#47
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	i think the planet ocean is the best watch of the 3. I have one, and it's my fav. but at 45.5 mm - it might be too big for a 6.5 in wrist. but, if you ever want to sell, the other 2 are probably worth a little more.

4 May 2009, 11:10 PM	#48
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Rolex then Omega then Breitling. My choice rollie.

4 May 2009, 11:21 PM	#49
Teninx Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 36	I recently chose the Rolex Air King over the Brietling Colt.

4 May 2009, 11:26 PM	#50
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Yes.

5 May 2009, 06:09 AM	#51
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	The guy called me and he wants his Omega back! He offered me a straight trade with the explorer which I actually like! Just not too sure about the size. It's a Y serial, what movement does it have? Plus I don't think he has the box, just a receipt. I think I'm going for it!

5 May 2009, 09:18 AM	#53
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	If you are not happy with the size then you never will be. I think anyone who thinks the 45mm po suits his wrist won't be happy with a 36mm explorer. Buy a used omega.

5 May 2009, 04:18 PM	#54
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	I've seen the new 36mm Oyster Perpetuals with the slightly redesigned case, bracelet and clasp and it looks really good. Gives me a good idea on how the Exp I will look when Rolex decides to revamp it. So, I go for the Exp I, redesigned. A timeless classic. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

5 May 2009, 07:52 PM	#55
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Trigger pulled, I am now wearing the Explorer.

6 May 2009, 01:33 AM	#58
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Glad the right choice worked its way out. Did you get my PM?

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