OP Dilemma

[MinimeBe]

Currently hesitating:
Current watch Breitling Superocean Heritage
Considering to buy an OP but hard to choose:
Rhodesium grey 39 - preowned (2015)
Black 41 - new
Watch intended for everyday wear occasionally dressed up.
What’s your opinion?

[kkqd1337]

Hard to get excited about an OP

But can understand the use case; I would get Rhodesium so it has some interest

But would go explorer rather than black OP

Personally I would get either a DJ or Explorer

[East of Eden]

Great choice for a daily and occasional dressy watch

[joli160]

I would prefer the grey. Plenty black dials around and the grey OP is really a nice shade. No wrong choice between the two.

[Lightsped]

Either would be a great choice. Mainly depends on what other color dials you currently have. Try to get a variety from what you currently have.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by MinimeBe

Currently hesitating:
Current watch Breitling Superocean Heritage
Considering to buy an OP but hard to choose:
Rhodesium grey 39 - preowned (2015)
Black 41 - new
Watch intended for everyday wear occasionally dressed up.
What’s your opinion?

Originally Posted by kkqd1337

Hard to get excited about an OP

But can understand the use case; I would get Rhodesium so it has some interest

But would go explorer rather than black OP

Personally I would get either a DJ or Explorer

Rolesium + Rhodium = Rhodesium?

[MinimeBe]

Autocorrect fail 😁

[Giovannibravo]

Originally Posted by MinimeBe

Currently hesitating:
Current watch Breitling Superocean Heritage
Considering to buy an OP but hard to choose:
Rhodesium grey 39 - preowned (2015)
Black 41 - new
Watch intended for everyday wear occasionally dressed up.
What’s your opinion?

I’d always suggest making the stretch to an EXP1 or DJ if planning on buying an OP.


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[1William]

I am not an OP fan. I would get a SS DJ, preowned, sliver or white dial with jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel, pre-owned. It can be dressed up or down and could service one for a lifetime.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum

I’d go for something with a little more color

[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by 1William

I am not an OP fan. I would get a SS DJ, preowned, sliver or white dial with jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel, pre-owned. It can be dressed up or down and could service one for a lifetime.

Much more bling than what the he may want, and may not want a date. OP will last just as long

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by 1William

I am not an OP fan. I would get a SS DJ, preowned, sliver or white dial with jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel, pre-owned. It can be dressed up or down and could service one for a lifetime.

This seems very different than what the OP seems to be looking for. Maybe the exact opposite.

[chro.nic]

I would go with the black OP41.
Plus it's new!!

.nic

[KatGirl]

Have you considered the silver dial with gold accents. It’s beautiful. Not sure why there is OP hate here. It’s a great watch.



Kat


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[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Have you considered the silver dial with gold accents. It’s beautiful. Not sure why there is OP hate here. It’s a great watch.

Kat

I don’t know either, I think if it as a slightly dressier version of the Exp I everyone raves about

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Have you considered the silver dial with gold accents. It’s beautiful. Not sure why there is OP hate here. It’s a great watch.



Kat


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I agree….it’s a great dial (and probably my next purchase).

The OP is a fabulous watch. It does whatever you need (dressed down, dressed up, etc).

Have you considered the OP39 with white dial? It’s not really white….more of an eggshell/silver…and IMHO is one of Rolex’s best dials. It’s also dis-continued and may well go up in value.






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[belutak]

I had the Rhodium dial OP 39 and found it somewhat retro but great looking otherwise. Unfortunately I found it hardly legible at night due to the lack of contrast between the dial and the hands so I had the Rhodium dial replaced by the White dual, by Rolex. By the way, although not the snow white, of sorts, the white dial is still very white - do not get confused by many interpretations of “white” in this context.

Anecdotally, I have recently bought an OP41 Bright Black, at retail and can tell you that it is evidently larger, had a better movement and overall is fancier looking in comparison to the OP39 either white or Rhodium. It is a better watch albeit not by a large margin.

I also have a brand new black Sub but prefer my black OP for daily use. It is a great looking watch indeed.


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[Bazil]

I think it’s a great watch, like most colour schemes ..

[ArtNouveau]

I am a huge fan of the modern OPs, I have two of the brightly colored 41s. From your choices I think the black dial 41 would be the best. It’s a stealthy GADA watch that would go equally well with shorts or a suit.

[Tylerlsu2008]

Originally Posted by kkqd1337

Hard to get excited about an OP

But can understand the use case; I would get Rhodesium so it has some interest

But would go explorer rather than black OP

Personally I would get either a DJ or Explorer

Agree

[881]

Nice choices, prefer black dial

[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by 881

Nice choices, prefer black dial

Yes, more readable

[CarlOver]

The OP is a great watch. The black dial will be a versatile watch. Blue and green and great too. Silver dial is truly unique as well. Best to you!

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by kkqd1337

Hard to get excited about an OP

But can understand the use case; I would get Rhodesium so it has some interest

But would go explorer rather than black OP

Personally I would get either a DJ or Explorer

This is the move.

black DJ36 > Exp1 36 > grey OP39 > black OP39

[Wee-Willie]

Originally Posted by kkqd1337

Hard to get excited about an OP

But can understand the use case; I would get Rhodesium so it has some interest

But would go explorer rather than black OP

Personally I would get either a DJ or Explorer

I got QUITE excited by the OP. I bought a new OP41 blue last May & love it. I also own a 1999 AK & 2022 YG Day Date 36.

The OP is a simple, elegant watch & can be worn everywhere....I especially love the big simple dial & the lume shows up great at night!!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Wee-Willie

I got QUITE excited by the OP. I bought a new OP41 blue last May & love it. I also own a 1999 AK & 2022 YG Day Date 36.

The OP is a simple, elegant watch & can be worn everywhere....I especially love the big simple dial & the lume shows up great at night!!

I love my 2023 36 mm silver dial OP, also. Some people don’t understand the concept that “sometimes, less is more.”

Kat


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[881]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

This is the move.

black DJ36 > Exp1 36 > grey OP39 > black OP39

The guy isn’t asking DJ or Explorer

[paul cbc]

My 2 Cents:

Get the new OP 41.
New watch with 5 year warranty.
Black dial w/ SS case + bracelet is classic and goes from casual to formal.
Not everyone needs a date function.

Let us know what you decide

[4 Aussies]

I would beg, borrow, or steal to start with any GMT, but that's me, you do you. Good luck, looking forward to some Rolex wrist shots!

[amphr1]

Am I the only one who likes the yellow OP41?

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