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nfld · 5 February 2018, 09:08 AM

I am deciding between the Sub or an Explorer I and a Tudor Heritage BB. I visited my local AD yesterday and I tried on both watches. Yes the AD had a Sub available for sale, actually he said it has been sitting there for about a month now.

The Explorer I is a very nice watch but the Sub was an awesome watch and the price difference was only $1200. The AD gave me the Rolex Magazine with the Sub cover, haven't been able to put it down.

I will wait till I try the Tudor Heritage Black Bay and then make a decision on whether to buy a Sub only or the Explorer I and the Tudor BB.

My main point is...the choice isnt going to be an easy one.

Etschell · 5 February 2018, 09:16 AM

here is my point get the subc.

Amazing · 5 February 2018, 09:17 AM

As an only watch I’d vote for sub date

DoctorA · 5 February 2018, 09:22 AM

Sub for sure!! There’s a reason why the explorers have been sitting at the cases while the sub is hard to come buy! It’s the better watch imho

wisguy · 5 February 2018, 09:28 AM

It all depends on what you'll use it for and wear it with.

Generally a Sub would be better, unless you want it to double as a dressier watch.

You can't go wring with either...

jb335 · 5 February 2018, 09:30 AM

Get the Sub. You’ll always second guess yourself if you don’t.

Better to have one watch you love then two you like.

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David cote · 5 February 2018, 09:39 AM

Sub date

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kentrojan1 · 5 February 2018, 09:42 AM

I own a sub and explorer, my explorer gets all the wrist time now!

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Gharddog03 · 5 February 2018, 09:44 AM

Sub

mps354 · 5 February 2018, 09:44 AM

Seems you liked the sub better, I'd go with that

Art 1 · 5 February 2018, 09:45 AM

I just was down to those 2 choices and went with the Explorer. I'm very happy with that choice.

Etschell · 5 February 2018, 10:09 AM

notice all the sub draw guys say sub lol.

RolexPD · 5 February 2018, 10:09 AM

Between the two, I would choose the Explorer, but I can’t tell you what to do. Buy whichever makes you happier.

I wouldn’t even consider the Tudor if the other two watches are an option.

geebob · 5 February 2018, 10:20 AM

I had the same question once, Sub or Explorer. I bought the Explorer and love it.

Why do you also want to buy a Black bay at the same time? Looks like what you really want is a diver. If so, then I’d say forget the Explorer and the Black Bay, and get the Sub.

dwamps · 5 February 2018, 10:56 AM

Both are fantastic. I chose Explorer as I prefer that it can dress up or down and isn't the ubiquitous I've got $9k and want a nice watch Sub. I'll likely get a Sub someday, but chose Explorer first as it suits my personal style better.

Get whatever you like best.

RHIII · 5 February 2018, 10:57 AM

Sub.

Rags · 5 February 2018, 10:57 AM

I own both, get the Sub then go for for the explorer.

AEC · 5 February 2018, 08:24 PM

I bought an Explorer and enjoyed it for about a month before concluding that I was looking for a watch with a bit more oomph than it offered, so I sold it and bought a brand-new 114060 (it's in the mail to me now).

The Sub offers the bold features most often associated with a Rolex tool watch (the bezel, crown, and bolder indices), while the Explorer is more lithe, low-key and comfortable.

I'm not saying either is "right", but just that you should consider your own expectations before deciding.

Have fun choosing!

Sarosh · 5 February 2018, 08:29 PM

Sub

GEO_79 · 5 February 2018, 08:49 PM

Get the explorer,everyone has a sub.I sold my sub after 3 months and got an explorer 2.

lmmrf · 5 February 2018, 08:49 PM

If you like the Sub most of these three watches, buy the Sub. It’s that simple. Quality beats quantity when it comes to watches.

I’m not saying inexpensive watches can’t be great or have a spot in a collection. I’m not saying buy the Sub because I think it’s better than the Explorer. But it sounds like you like the Sub the most.

CPRWATCH · 5 February 2018, 08:57 PM

SubC with date would be my choice either 5 or 6 digit , it really is everything you could ask for in a watch & then some .

jdpny · 5 February 2018, 09:16 PM

Had both, like both equally as much - tired of my customers remarking on it so I went Explorer and find its a pleasure to wear 24/7. Good luck.

1William · 5 February 2018, 09:26 PM

I would buy the Submariner. The Explorer and the BB are nice watches but not in the game with the Submariner for me. The Submariner will do good as a one and only and in a bit you can pick something else up.

asiparks · 5 February 2018, 09:33 PM

Sub ...yawn...predictable Rolex training wheels.
Explorer ... Interesting, thoughtful choice, closer in soul to Rolex heritage...

but your $$$$$$ so get what you want

matthewbell · 5 February 2018, 09:58 PM

I have one Rolex in my collection and it's a Sub Date Ceramic... Awesome daily wearer.

dreyep · 5 February 2018, 10:04 PM

Exp, obviously, as it doesn't have that fussy bezel.

Raza_actual · 5 February 2018, 10:05 PM

I was heavily considering the Explorer and Explorer II, because I thought the Submariner was too "obvious". So I tried them all on. From there, what watch to get was obvious:

Go with your gut. This is a silly thing we do; if it feels right, it probably is.

brandrea · 5 February 2018, 10:14 PM

I hate to pile on....

but if it were me Sub

RightYouAreKen · 5 February 2018, 10:22 PM

For me the sub is also the more practical watch with the timing bezel and glidelock clasp, both of which the Explorer lack. And when you try the BB on I think you’ll find it’s not really in the same league as the sub.

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5 February 2018, 09:08 AM	#1
nfld "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: I Location: Canada Watch: Sub & Aqua Terra Posts: 304	Submariner vs Explorer I am deciding between the Sub or an Explorer I and a Tudor Heritage BB. I visited my local AD yesterday and I tried on both watches. Yes the AD had a Sub available for sale, actually he said it has been sitting there for about a month now. The Explorer I is a very nice watch but the Sub was an awesome watch and the price difference was only $1200. The AD gave me the Rolex Magazine with the Sub cover, haven't been able to put it down. I will wait till I try the Tudor Heritage Black Bay and then make a decision on whether to buy a Sub only or the Explorer I and the Tudor BB. My main point is...the choice isnt going to be an easy one.

5 February 2018, 09:16 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	here is my point get the subc. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

5 February 2018, 09:22 AM	#4
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Sub for sure!! There’s a reason why the explorers have been sitting at the cases while the sub is hard to come buy! It’s the better watch imho __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

5 February 2018, 09:28 AM	#5
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	It all depends on what you'll use it for and wear it with. Generally a Sub would be better, unless you want it to double as a dressier watch. You can't go wring with either... __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

5 February 2018, 10:09 AM	#12
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	notice all the sub draw guys say sub lol. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

5 February 2018, 09:17 AM	#3
Amazing "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Herts UK Posts: 235	As an only watch I’d vote for sub date

5 February 2018, 09:30 AM	#6
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	Get the Sub. You’ll always second guess yourself if you don’t. Better to have one watch you love then two you like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2018, 09:39 AM	#7
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	Sub date Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2018, 09:42 AM	#8
kentrojan1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: ken Location: united kingdom Watch: 124270 Posts: 806	I own a sub and explorer, my explorer gets all the wrist time now! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2018, 09:44 AM	#9
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Sub

5 February 2018, 09:44 AM	#10
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	Seems you liked the sub better, I'd go with that

5 February 2018, 09:45 AM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I just was down to those 2 choices and went with the Explorer. I'm very happy with that choice.

5 February 2018, 10:09 AM	#13
RolexPD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 257	Between the two, I would choose the Explorer, but I can’t tell you what to do. Buy whichever makes you happier. I wouldn’t even consider the Tudor if the other two watches are an option.

5 February 2018, 10:20 AM	#14
geebob "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Here Watch: SpeedyPro Explorer Posts: 235	I had the same question once, Sub or Explorer. I bought the Explorer and love it. Why do you also want to buy a Black bay at the same time? Looks like what you really want is a diver. If so, then I’d say forget the Explorer and the Black Bay, and get the Sub.

5 February 2018, 10:56 AM	#15
dwamps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Doug Location: New York NY Watch: Timex to Rolex Posts: 57	Both are fantastic. I chose Explorer as I prefer that it can dress up or down and isn't the ubiquitous I've got $9k and want a nice watch Sub. I'll likely get a Sub someday, but chose Explorer first as it suits my personal style better. Get whatever you like best. __________________ Explorer 214270 Nomos Tangomat Omega Seamaster 30 Seiko SKX007J Stanley Cup '34 '38 '61 '10 '13 '15

5 February 2018, 10:57 AM	#16
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Sub.

5 February 2018, 10:57 AM	#17
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I own both, get the Sub then go for for the explorer. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

5 February 2018, 08:24 PM	#18
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	I bought an Explorer and enjoyed it for about a month before concluding that I was looking for a watch with a bit more oomph than it offered, so I sold it and bought a brand-new 114060 (it's in the mail to me now). The Sub offers the bold features most often associated with a Rolex tool watch (the bezel, crown, and bolder indices), while the Explorer is more lithe, low-key and comfortable. I'm not saying either is "right", but just that you should consider your own expectations before deciding. Have fun choosing!

5 February 2018, 08:29 PM	#19
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Sub __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

5 February 2018, 08:49 PM	#20
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	Get the explorer,everyone has a sub.I sold my sub after 3 months and got an explorer 2.

5 February 2018, 08:49 PM	#21
lmmrf "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 69	If you like the Sub most of these three watches, buy the Sub. It’s that simple. Quality beats quantity when it comes to watches. I’m not saying inexpensive watches can’t be great or have a spot in a collection. I’m not saying buy the Sub because I think it’s better than the Explorer. But it sounds like you like the Sub the most.

5 February 2018, 08:57 PM	#22
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	SubC with date would be my choice either 5 or 6 digit , it really is everything you could ask for in a watch & then some .

5 February 2018, 09:16 PM	#23
jdpny Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 501	Had both, like both equally as much - tired of my customers remarking on it so I went Explorer and find its a pleasure to wear 24/7. Good luck.

5 February 2018, 09:26 PM	#24
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I would buy the Submariner. The Explorer and the BB are nice watches but not in the game with the Submariner for me. The Submariner will do good as a one and only and in a bit you can pick something else up.

5 February 2018, 09:33 PM	#25
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	Sub ...yawn...predictable Rolex training wheels. Explorer ... Interesting, thoughtful choice, closer in soul to Rolex heritage... but your $$$$$$ so get what you want

5 February 2018, 09:58 PM	#26
matthewbell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16570 + 16600 Posts: 89	I have one Rolex in my collection and it's a Sub Date Ceramic... Awesome daily wearer.

5 February 2018, 10:04 PM	#27
dreyep Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: UK Watch: 114270, 16570 Posts: 349	Exp, obviously, as it doesn't have that fussy bezel.

5 February 2018, 10:05 PM	#28
Raza_actual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philadelphia Watch: Monaco Posts: 391	I was heavily considering the Explorer and Explorer II, because I thought the Submariner was too "obvious". So I tried them all on. From there, what watch to get was obvious: Go with your gut. This is a silly thing we do; if it feels right, it probably is.

5 February 2018, 10:14 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	I hate to pile on.... but if it were me Sub

5 February 2018, 10:22 PM	#30
RightYouAreKen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 57	For me the sub is also the more practical watch with the timing bezel and glidelock clasp, both of which the Explorer lack. And when you try the BB on I think you’ll find it’s not really in the same league as the sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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