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deansot53 · 28 April 2020, 11:04 PM

I have got the opportunity of picking up a new Explorer from an AD and although having turned down one some time ago I thought it would be a good opportunity to purchase it and wear in conjunction with my Bluesy. I do love the 116613LB but feel it sometimes feels a little loud and the Explorer would be a good alternative to wear in a more casual situation. A chalk and cheese scenario both are lovely watches but have different appeals for different occasions. Does the forum rate the Explorer as a classic but easy on the eye?

escobar144 · 28 April 2020, 11:21 PM

I actually think that would be a great pairing. That sounds like a great balance. My only concern would be that since you already turned it down once you might end up regretting it later. Have you thought just a regular sub? Or possibly a smooth bezel DJ?

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Jackie Daytona · 28 April 2020, 11:30 PM

They should pair pretty nicely.

Brew · 28 April 2020, 11:34 PM

I'm not a big fan of wide, flat ss bezels like on the Explorer, but for me it would be a relief to look at compared to the blue watch.

Hollie_Rollie · 28 April 2020, 11:34 PM

I think they would compliment each other nicely

AK797 · 28 April 2020, 11:41 PM

Great pairing, for all occasions.

alexcindyCJ · 29 April 2020, 12:07 AM

I am pretty sure you won’t regret with that combination.

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johnorpheus · 29 April 2020, 12:21 AM

I paired mine with a Tudor BB ETA black dial/blue bezel, and love switching between the two. Planning on adding a black true diver like the Pelagos or Omega Planet Ocean in the near future. I think the Explorer, especially the black one, would be a good pairing, as well, just from an aesthetics point of view. There's something about switching between black and blue that is very appealing. I love the orange detailing on the dial and hand (similar to the Omega I'm looking at). Functionally, there's no denying what the Explorer provides, as well.

mgsooner · 29 April 2020, 12:23 AM

That would be a fantastic pairing.

HORNBLOWER · 29 April 2020, 12:27 AM

Explorer is a superb watch.

77T · 29 April 2020, 12:33 AM

If you mean this Explorer, I agree...

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thepress83 · 29 April 2020, 12:59 AM

I have both of these pieces in my collection and wear them both regularly; they compliment each other very well.

Vincent65 · 29 April 2020, 01:32 AM

Both great watches. I personally don't really get the 'compatible' 'complement' (N.B. not 'compliment' - that's quite different ; ) question, though. Hopefully, they're never worn at the same time, but I think it's a decent pair to have; different looks.

Marcjvr · 29 April 2020, 01:38 AM

Definitely. They would make an amazing 2 watch collection. Add in the white dial OP39 and you would have perfection

Harry-57 · 29 April 2020, 01:51 AM

I have a Polar. I don't know if this is the Explorer you have in mind. I also have a Blusey. They go very well together in my collection. So different yet so Rolex. I love them both and wouldn't part with either.

The reality is that you are the only person who can answer your question. If you think they will pair well, then they will. Nobody else's opinion matters. If you have a doubt, there is no doubt. Pass and either keep your money or put it into something that instantly sings to you.

brandrea · 29 April 2020, 01:52 AM

It’s a great reference IMO. Understated, and easy to wear with anything

JSolution · 29 April 2020, 04:32 AM

A very nice diverse pair.

AF_Rob · 29 April 2020, 05:26 AM

It would be a good addition with the bluesy.

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jonny deacon · 29 April 2020, 06:10 AM

Would make for an exceptional 1-2 punch

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28 April 2020, 11:04 PM	#1
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	Explorer compatible with Bluesy? I have got the opportunity of picking up a new Explorer from an AD and although having turned down one some time ago I thought it would be a good opportunity to purchase it and wear in conjunction with my Bluesy. I do love the 116613LB but feel it sometimes feels a little loud and the Explorer would be a good alternative to wear in a more casual situation. A chalk and cheese scenario both are lovely watches but have different appeals for different occasions. Does the forum rate the Explorer as a classic but easy on the eye?

28 April 2020, 11:30 PM	#3
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,959	They should pair pretty nicely. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

28 April 2020, 11:34 PM	#5
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,146	Explorer compatible with Bluesy? I think they would compliment each other nicely

29 April 2020, 12:07 AM	#7
alexcindyCJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: NOVA Watch: 126610LV Posts: 77	I am pretty sure you won’t regret with that combination. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 126711 CHNR 116613 LB 216570 Black 126334 White Roman

29 April 2020, 12:23 AM	#9
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,921	That would be a fantastic pairing. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

28 April 2020, 11:21 PM	#2
escobar144 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA Watch: Submariner/DJ 41 Posts: 506	I actually think that would be a great pairing. That sounds like a great balance. My only concern would be that since you already turned it down once you might end up regretting it later. Have you thought just a regular sub? Or possibly a smooth bezel DJ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 April 2020, 11:34 PM	#4
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I'm not a big fan of wide, flat ss bezels like on the Explorer, but for me it would be a relief to look at compared to the blue watch.

28 April 2020, 11:41 PM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,285	Great pairing, for all occasions.

29 April 2020, 12:21 AM	#8
johnorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: all of them Posts: 1,259	I paired mine with a Tudor BB ETA black dial/blue bezel, and love switching between the two. Planning on adding a black true diver like the Pelagos or Omega Planet Ocean in the near future. I think the Explorer, especially the black one, would be a good pairing, as well, just from an aesthetics point of view. There's something about switching between black and blue that is very appealing. I love the orange detailing on the dial and hand (similar to the Omega I'm looking at). Functionally, there's no denying what the Explorer provides, as well.

29 April 2020, 12:27 AM	#10
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,637	Explorer is a superb watch.

29 April 2020, 12:33 AM	#11
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,916	If you mean this Explorer, I agree... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

29 April 2020, 12:59 AM	#12
thepress83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 149	I have both of these pieces in my collection and wear them both regularly; they compliment each other very well.

29 April 2020, 01:32 AM	#13
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	Both great watches. I personally don't really get the 'compatible' 'complement' (N.B. not 'compliment' - that's quite different ; ) question, though. Hopefully, they're never worn at the same time, but I think it's a decent pair to have; different looks. __________________

29 April 2020, 01:38 AM	#14
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,570	Definitely. They would make an amazing 2 watch collection. Add in the white dial OP39 and you would have perfection

29 April 2020, 01:51 AM	#15
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,821	I have a Polar. I don't know if this is the Explorer you have in mind. I also have a Blusey. They go very well together in my collection. So different yet so Rolex. I love them both and wouldn't part with either. The reality is that you are the only person who can answer your question. If you think they will pair well, then they will. Nobody else's opinion matters. If you have a doubt, there is no doubt. Pass and either keep your money or put it into something that instantly sings to you.

29 April 2020, 01:52 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,307	It’s a great reference IMO. Understated, and easy to wear with anything

29 April 2020, 04:32 AM	#17
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,291	A very nice diverse pair.

29 April 2020, 05:26 AM	#18
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,518	It would be a good addition with the bluesy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2020, 06:10 AM	#19
jonny deacon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 594	Would make for an exceptional 1-2 punch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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