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jimlabarbara · 25 August 2013, 07:40 AM

I was set to buy a yr old Explorer 1 39mm but saw a day date white roman 18038 1985 on leather? I know two completely different watches. Until today I always thought the day date belongs on its bracelet. Any thoughts?
I can't buy both.

beshannon · 25 August 2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jimlabarbara

Any thoughts?
I can't buy both.

Yes. Which one do you like on your wrist the most?

cop414 · 25 August 2013, 08:10 AM

Tough one, I'd go for the Explorer I, but still a hard decision.

KZZN · 25 August 2013, 08:28 AM

Hi,

I'd agree that the single biggest factor is picking the one that appeals to you the most. If you've had your heart set on buying an Explorer for some time, but you now opt for the Day-Date because you've convinced yourself it's the "better" watch, you might well find that you end up regretting your purchase, and never really being satisfied with it. On the other hand, if the Day-Date is the one that sings to you, then go for it.

In terms of practical considerations that might affect you decision, one thing to think about might be if you're going to be around or in water a lot. If so, the leather strap of the Day-Date could become a problem - although the watch itself will cope just as well as the Explorer, naturally.

joe100 · 25 August 2013, 10:17 AM

Explorer. No question

Hairdude1 · 25 August 2013, 02:02 PM

This!

wingku · 25 August 2013, 02:59 PM

Expy I for me.

CWIN · 25 August 2013, 03:20 PM

I love the Explorer I so that would be my choice. Simple with clean lines.

justbrowsing · 25 August 2013, 03:27 PM

Maybe you should take some more time to decide.

Dr. Robert · 25 August 2013, 03:29 PM

I have one word for you.........explorer.

Lew Archer · 25 August 2013, 09:41 PM

You can't go wrong with the Explorer...

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gpfps · 25 August 2013, 10:02 PM

They both have the some WR of 100m. Get the DD find a black gator strap or a high end black rubber. 18k YG with a black band is classic. You get the day and the date with the DD.

Khairul · 27 August 2013, 03:58 AM

Get the vintage 1803..

Cc1966 · 27 August 2013, 04:14 AM

Exp for me!

floater156 · 27 August 2013, 04:49 AM

This is easy for me, ExpI by a mile.

jshepard · 27 August 2013, 02:49 PM

If you like both, consider the condition of the day-date. It's a 28 year old watch so condition is definitely important. Are they the same price? Do you know if the strap is Rolex also? If not, consider than into the price. Personally, I'd go for the Explorer, but since you like both more info is needed especially since one of the choices is pretty old.

25 August 2013, 07:40 AM	#1
jimlabarbara "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: jimlabarbara Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Watch: Rolex DD Posts: 13	New Explorer 1 or day date 18038??? I was set to buy a yr old Explorer 1 39mm but saw a day date white roman 18038 1985 on leather? I know two completely different watches. Until today I always thought the day date belongs on its bracelet. Any thoughts? I can't buy both.

25 August 2013, 08:10 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,246	Tough one, I'd go for the Explorer I, but still a hard decision. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 August 2013, 10:17 AM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Explorer. No question __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 August 2013, 02:02 PM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	This! Attached Images

25 August 2013, 03:29 PM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	I have one word for you.........explorer. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 August 2013, 08:28 AM	#4
KZZN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Cellini 5115 Posts: 512	Hi, I'd agree that the single biggest factor is picking the one that appeals to you the most. If you've had your heart set on buying an Explorer for some time, but you now opt for the Day-Date because you've convinced yourself it's the "better" watch, you might well find that you end up regretting your purchase, and never really being satisfied with it. On the other hand, if the Day-Date is the one that sings to you, then go for it. In terms of practical considerations that might affect you decision, one thing to think about might be if you're going to be around or in water a lot. If so, the leather strap of the Day-Date could become a problem - although the watch itself will cope just as well as the Explorer, naturally.

25 August 2013, 02:59 PM	#7
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Expy I for me.

25 August 2013, 03:20 PM	#8
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I love the Explorer I so that would be my choice. Simple with clean lines.

25 August 2013, 03:27 PM	#9
justbrowsing Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 151	Maybe you should take some more time to decide.

25 August 2013, 09:41 PM	#11
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	You can't go wrong with the Explorer... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Attached Images

25 August 2013, 10:02 PM	#12
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	They both have the some WR of 100m. Get the DD find a black gator strap or a high end black rubber. 18k YG with a black band is classic. You get the day and the date with the DD.

27 August 2013, 03:58 AM	#13
Khairul Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Jakarta Posts: 18	Get the vintage 1803..

27 August 2013, 04:14 AM	#14
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Exp for me! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

27 August 2013, 04:49 AM	#15
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	This is easy for me, ExpI by a mile. __________________ Lead by example through production.

27 August 2013, 02:49 PM	#16
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	If you like both, consider the condition of the day-date. It's a 28 year old watch so condition is definitely important. Are they the same price? Do you know if the strap is Rolex also? If not, consider than into the price. Personally, I'd go for the Explorer, but since you like both more info is needed especially since one of the choices is pretty old.

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