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dgguidry · 23 April 2012, 10:23 AM

I have been a member of TRF for a while, but I don't post much. My dilemma is, I have the Omega PO on the way, but I still am partial to the Explorer I 39mm. Any advice.

Thanks

john333 · 23 April 2012, 10:34 AM

Keep the PO you have coming and save for the Exp.

Welcome to TRF!!

F&Iguy · 23 April 2012, 10:35 AM

Exp 39mm

Dr. Robert · 23 April 2012, 10:36 AM

I vote for cancelling the PO, save a bit longer & get a pre-owned 36mm explorer & a 14060 sub....2 classics.....no longer in production.

nick c · 23 April 2012, 10:38 AM

exp 39mm

Len S · 23 April 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john333

Keep the PO you have coming and save for the Exp.

Welcome to TRF!!

x2.

Deldog · 23 April 2012, 11:25 AM

PO is an amazing watch. Maybe it'll speak for itself when it shows up. Good luck.

dgguidry · 23 April 2012, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the input

gwalker · 23 April 2012, 11:44 AM

PO is a better watch IMHO. The 8500 mvt is truly amazing and I would say its a superior movement than the Explorer. The fit and finish of the PO is great. The fact the exp has no date is a total killer for me (even if it had a date is still take the PO)

gwalker · 23 April 2012, 11:44 AM

PO is a better watch IMHO. The 8500 mvt is truly amazing and I would say its a superior movement than the Explorer. The fit and finish of the PO is great. The fact the exp has no date is a total killer for me (even if it had a date is still take the PO)

Speed · 23 April 2012, 12:20 PM

How can you compare the two???

It's like saying I ordered a steak for dinner, but I really like Kung Pao Chicken.

dgguidry · 23 April 2012, 12:37 PM

So, what is your pic Speed?

warrior · 23 April 2012, 12:39 PM

I would agree. I own both watches and love both. But, if I had to choose, it would be the PO. A truly striking watch with a KILLER movement.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

PO is a better watch IMHO. The 8500 mvt is truly amazing and I would say its a superior movement than the Explorer. The fit and finish of the PO is great. The fact the exp has no date is a total killer for me (even if it had a date is still take the PO)

MortgageGuy · 23 April 2012, 12:40 PM

I also say cancel the PO and use the $$$ to grab something nice and preowned Rolex too

Mr. RoC · 23 April 2012, 06:53 PM

Are you diving with the watch or is it just for show? No offense but if its for show than go for a Sub instead. But if you ARE diving with it then between the two go PO

wokafu · 23 April 2012, 07:14 PM

both watch is your 1st or..? i always recommend a diver for their 1st..but in your case..i'll vote for the EXP

Mahkota · 23 April 2012, 07:56 PM

Po

dgguidry · 23 April 2012, 10:44 PM

I have a Sub C Hulk, PO 2500, AT 8500, SMP Ceramic & B & R Vintage 123.

watchstuff · 23 April 2012, 10:52 PM

I think if you already have the SubC, maybe go for the PO something different, if you didn't have any I would say go for the Explorer I.

capote · 23 April 2012, 11:29 PM

PO 8500 between the two. Stunning watch.

Rollie2011 · 24 April 2012, 12:23 AM

Exp... all day... every day

mws222 · 24 April 2012, 12:37 AM

I don't own an explorer I, but I haven't had any complaints about my 8500 PO since I received it a few weeks ago

beaglehusky · 24 April 2012, 12:38 AM

Po!!

grimjim · 24 April 2012, 12:43 AM

I own a PO and love it !
Ive had quite a few compliments on it too which ive never had from any of my other omegas or my Rolex .Ive never been diving but ive worn it in the sea ,pools and just about everywhere else i go and it still looks brand new

jshepard · 24 April 2012, 03:16 AM

Assuming you don't actually need to go 2000ft underwater, I'd go with the Explorer I for a more comfortable wear due to the smaller and thinner case. I have the expI and the seamaster pro chronodiver (which is a little bit thicker than the PO) and I find the need to remove the SMPC occasionally throughout the day cause of its weight. Don't get me wrong, the Seamaster PO looks awesome while being a very sturdy watch (you can probably use it as a knuckle duster and deliver a world of pain without adding a single blemish to the watch, then proceed to making your escape by diving 2000ft into the ocean) but I find comfort being a huge factor since you'll probably be wearing it daily doing normal people stuff.

Plus if you wear a suit, the explorer I's small case is easier to slip under the cuff. l I made the mistake of wearing my SMPC to my wedding, while its a very cool looking watch, looking at photos, it looked like i was gonna say "I don't", punch my wife in the face with the watch as a knuckle duster and jump into the ocean for my daring escape. (I realized that it's generally not a good idea to wear a chronograph to your own wedding ... very difficult to resist the temptation of timing the ceremony!)

So anyway, I suggest you get the ExpI first, if you still want to later, get the indestructible PO later at least you'll have a robust yet IMO better fitting watch for dressier occasions if needed.

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isherlock · 24 April 2012, 05:06 AM

depends whether you own other watches, at least another dress watch. PO is not dressy enough. i would suggest the exp 39mm

stockae92 · 24 April 2012, 05:46 AM

i will take the PO any day of the week, twice on sunday :)

The GMT Master · 24 April 2012, 06:30 AM

Planet Ocean for me as well. One of the very best watches available out there right now!

z32turbo · 24 April 2012, 06:31 AM

I like the PO but I'd rather cancel and get a Rolex as others have posted.

Hairdude1 · 24 April 2012, 06:40 AM

I love my explorer I. It is an understated watch. Only people with an eye know what it is!

23 April 2012, 10:23 AM	#1
dgguidry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Louisiana Watch: 126600, 16710 Posts: 170	Explorer I 39mm or Planet Ocean 8500 42mm I have been a member of TRF for a while, but I don't post much. My dilemma is, I have the Omega PO on the way, but I still am partial to the Explorer I 39mm. Any advice. Thanks

23 April 2012, 10:36 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I vote for cancelling the PO, save a bit longer & get a pre-owned 36mm explorer & a 14060 sub....2 classics.....no longer in production. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 April 2012, 12:40 PM	#14
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I also say cancel the PO and use the $$$ to grab something nice and preowned Rolex too __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

24 April 2012, 12:23 AM	#21
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Exp... all day... every day __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

24 April 2012, 03:16 AM	#25
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	Exp gets my vote! Assuming you don't actually need to go 2000ft underwater, I'd go with the Explorer I for a more comfortable wear due to the smaller and thinner case. I have the expI and the seamaster pro chronodiver (which is a little bit thicker than the PO) and I find the need to remove the SMPC occasionally throughout the day cause of its weight. Don't get me wrong, the Seamaster PO looks awesome while being a very sturdy watch (you can probably use it as a knuckle duster and deliver a world of pain without adding a single blemish to the watch, then proceed to making your escape by diving 2000ft into the ocean) but I find comfort being a huge factor since you'll probably be wearing it daily doing normal people stuff. Plus if you wear a suit, the explorer I's small case is easier to slip under the cuff. l I made the mistake of wearing my SMPC to my wedding, while its a very cool looking watch, looking at photos, it looked like i was gonna say "I don't", punch my wife in the face with the watch as a knuckle duster and jump into the ocean for my daring escape. (I realized that it's generally not a good idea to wear a chronograph to your own wedding ... very difficult to resist the temptation of timing the ceremony!) So anyway, I suggest you get the ExpI first, if you still want to later, get the indestructible PO later at least you'll have a robust yet IMO better fitting watch for dressier occasions if needed.

23 April 2012, 10:34 AM	#2
john333 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,274	Keep the PO you have coming and save for the Exp. Welcome to TRF!!

23 April 2012, 10:35 AM	#3
F&Iguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA state Watch: EXP 39mm Posts: 278	Exp 39mm

23 April 2012, 10:38 AM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	exp 39mm

23 April 2012, 11:25 AM	#7
Deldog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Judd Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 36 and under Posts: 323	PO is an amazing watch. Maybe it'll speak for itself when it shows up. Good luck.

23 April 2012, 11:41 AM	#8
dgguidry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Louisiana Watch: 126600, 16710 Posts: 170	Thanks for the input

23 April 2012, 11:44 AM	#9
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	PO is a better watch IMHO. The 8500 mvt is truly amazing and I would say its a superior movement than the Explorer. The fit and finish of the PO is great. The fact the exp has no date is a total killer for me (even if it had a date is still take the PO)

23 April 2012, 12:20 PM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	How can you compare the two??? It's like saying I ordered a steak for dinner, but I really like Kung Pao Chicken.

23 April 2012, 12:37 PM	#12
dgguidry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Louisiana Watch: 126600, 16710 Posts: 170	So, what is your pic Speed?

23 April 2012, 06:53 PM	#15
Mr. RoC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Watch: where you're going Posts: 277	Are you diving with the watch or is it just for show? No offense but if its for show than go for a Sub instead. But if you ARE diving with it then between the two go PO

23 April 2012, 07:14 PM	#16
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	both watch is your 1st or..? i always recommend a diver for their 1st..but in your case..i'll vote for the EXP

23 April 2012, 07:56 PM	#17
Mahkota Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Aus Posts: 39	Po

23 April 2012, 10:44 PM	#18
dgguidry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Louisiana Watch: 126600, 16710 Posts: 170	I have a Sub C Hulk, PO 2500, AT 8500, SMP Ceramic & B & R Vintage 123.

23 April 2012, 10:52 PM	#19
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	I think if you already have the SubC, maybe go for the PO something different, if you didn't have any I would say go for the Explorer I.

23 April 2012, 11:29 PM	#20
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	PO 8500 between the two. Stunning watch.

24 April 2012, 12:37 AM	#22
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	I don't own an explorer I, but I haven't had any complaints about my 8500 PO since I received it a few weeks ago

24 April 2012, 12:38 AM	#23
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	Po!!

24 April 2012, 12:43 AM	#24
grimjim Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: england Posts: 66	I own a PO and love it ! Ive had quite a few compliments on it too which ive never had from any of my other omegas or my Rolex .Ive never been diving but ive worn it in the sea ,pools and just about everywhere else i go and it still looks brand new

24 April 2012, 05:06 AM	#26
isherlock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blaine, WA Posts: 33	depends whether you own other watches, at least another dress watch. PO is not dressy enough. i would suggest the exp 39mm

24 April 2012, 05:46 AM	#27
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	i will take the PO any day of the week, twice on sunday :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

24 April 2012, 06:30 AM	#28
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Planet Ocean for me as well. One of the very best watches available out there right now!

24 April 2012, 06:31 AM	#29
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I like the PO but I'd rather cancel and get a Rolex as others have posted. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

24 April 2012, 06:40 AM	#30
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I love my explorer I. It is an understated watch. Only people with an eye know what it is!

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