2 options for 3 watch collection. Which would you choose?

[Andrejb]

Option 1:
Explorer II 16570 (beater)
SubC 114060 (daily)
Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual)

Option 2:
Explorer II 16570 (beater)
SubC 114060 (daily)
BLNR (whatever)


Do I get the BLNR and have 2 similar looking watches with rotating bezels, but have a better watch than the explorer I?

Or do I get the 214270 and add more diversity to the collection, put some $ toward vacation with the wife.

What would you guys do?


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[kultschar]

Explorer II 16570 (beater)
BLNR
Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual)

or

SubC 114060 (beater)
BLNR
Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual)

[Mattomatic]

Originally Posted by kultschar

Explorer II 16570 (beater)
BLNR
Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual)

This

[judson]

Originally Posted by kultschar

Explorer II 16570 (beater)
BLNR
Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual)

or

SubC 114060 (beater)
BLNR
Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual)

I like both of these options.

[DLRIDES]

Option 1 for versatility and variety.

The BLNR just looks like a Sub with a colored bezel.

I never understood the big fad with the BLNR.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Option 1 for versatility and variety.



The BLNR just looks like a Sub with a colored bezel.



I never understood the big fad with the BLNR.

Damn. Everyone is obsessed with the BLNR. Me included. At least I used to be. But between a sub and BLNR a sub is the no brainer choice for me. And since I have a sub, you’re right in saying BLNR Is pretty much a subC with more clutter and a dash of blue. I feel that’s how I look at it now


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[SeanotheDead]

Originally Posted by kultschar

SubC 114060 (beater)
BLNR
Explorer I 214270 (mkII full lume) (dress / business casual)

This is my vote as well.




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[zjd168]

It appears the only difference is BLNR vs Exp 1. I would go for the BLNR option then

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by zjd168

It appears the only difference is BLNR vs Exp 1. I would go for the BLNR option then

Even given my current collection?


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by zjd168

It appears the only difference is BLNR vs Exp 1. I would go for the BLNR option then

Yep

[Roger Lococco]

Blnr

[avega357]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Blnr

Blnr

[TudorTuesday]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Do I get the BLNR and have 2 similar looking watches with rotating bezels, but have a better watch than the explorer I?

Trolling?

There is no "better" in your list. There is newer, older, more or fewer features, but no "better."

Also, what's the difference between a "beater" and a daily?

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by TudorTuesday

Trolling?



There is no "better" in your list. There is newer, older, more or fewer features, but no "better."



Also, what's the difference between a "beater" and a daily?

Let me rephrase. When I say “better” I mean more features. GMT hand, rotating bezel, date, etc.

Beater means a watch I’ll be wearing while working / doing Reno’s / garden work etc.

Daily is a watch I’d wear every day I’m not doing anything too invasive.

Hope that clears everything up


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[Joearch]

Sorry, not an Explorer guy

[AK797]

I'd take the BLNR but get a LVc instead so you have more variance.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd take the BLNR but get a LVc instead so you have more variance.

Hulk never really spoke to me


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[jb335]

option 2, with the blnr.

[challer]

Option 2. It provides the most complications

[myc ritz]

I would go:

114270 (beater)
114060 (daily)
BLNR (Whatever)

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by myc ritz

I would go:

114270 (beater)
114060 (daily)
BLNR (Whatever)

I’d have to stick with the 16570. It’s my birth year. Otherwise I’d agree


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[WatchGuy1966]

I find that my 214270 is both my elegant and beater watch. His brothers are 116710LN, 79220R, and Speedy Pro Hesalite. Speedy is also sometimes the "elegant beater."

[brucethemanlee]

option 2

but if you think about it each one of the watches you listed (Exp 1, Exp 2, BLNR, and SubC) can be beater, daily, or dress/casual

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

option 2

but if you think about it each one of the watches you listed (Exp 1, Exp 2, BLNR, and SubC) can be beater, daily, or dress/casual

Agreed. All Rolexes are versatile and can fill all roles. I only loosely categorize mine. But I wear them all interchangeably at times.

[DanMdR]

Option 2. The PCL’s on the BLNR make the watch good for dressier occasions. A third option for you would be to get an Explorer 214270 as your “beater”, the BLNR for whatever/dress, and the SubC for everyday. I say this because you have the GMT function covered with the BLNR. With this same combo you could also wear the Explorer 214270 on a rubberB strap to use as a beater then swap out the unworn bracelet for formal occasions. The clasp and bracelet take most of the abuse when used as a beater. Finally, if you wanted to use the Explorer 214270 on the bracelet as a beater, you could put on a leather strap for formal occasions.

[watchmework]

Option 2.

[superstarmar]

Opțion 2

[chloebear]

Actually not the easiest choice. I would actually suggest the Explorer option. Nice to have a smooth bezel option to compliment the two professional bezel options in your lineup.

I currently have a black Explorer II (beater), GMT Master II (daily) and planning to pick up an Air-King (dress/business casual).

[Pw92676]

Id choose option 2 from your list. But would also consider just Exp 2 ans Sub then put way more toward vacation with your wife or anything else you have on the list.

[FiguredMaple]

Maybe you should consider adding a DJII or DJ41. Otherwise, I'd go with the BLNR.