Lots of people are complaining about lack of stock at ADs...but.....

[Snow-Dweller]

....too much choice can also be a problem!

I’ve had a yearning for an Explorer for a while now. Popped into two of “my” ADs today. Both had decent stock, but all I came home with was a conundrum...




I could have both the BB58 and this 41 for slightly less than the price of the Explorer.




I tried a nice IWC as well


Not sure what to do...

[Vince KSA]

GMT II 116710LN, the most underrated watch Rolex make imo.

otherwise the sub no date is an iconic classic that will always look good on any occasion.

Enjoy the "deciding" time. Its just the best thing!

[037]

I'd almost lean towards the 58 and MK18 if you like the white dial and think it will get some wrist time. Perhaps a different color dial on that one might be worth a look.

[Cru Jones]

Tough to argue against the Explorer, but that blue Tudor is so nice and clean....tough choice!

Given what's in your collection (thinking of the black dial WG GMT and Tudor GMT), I'd probably go for the blue Tudor.

Or, if you are interested in the IWC Mark XVIII, I'd go for the blue dial on bracelet instead of that white...such a gorgeous bracelet.

Good luck and can't wait to see the incoming!

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by Vince KSA

GMT II 116710LN, the most underrated watch Rolex make imo.

otherwise the sub no date is an iconic classic that will always look good on any occasion.

Enjoy the "deciding" time. Its just the best thing!

Yes....I love my (slightly modified) LN

[Tomas Eriksson]

Grab the 114060!

[mjclark32]

Nice, personally I’ve had my eye on the IWC xviii for a while... the bb58 too

Good luck!

[tyler1980]

IWC for sure... i probably wouldn't get the white dial though.

[ahlee00023]

Just get the Explorer you were wanting. I can guarantee that you will be wanting it more the moment you walk out with another piece.

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[harvey]

I would have gone for the Explorer...what a nice problem to have choosing!

[Blicky41]

Originally Posted by Vince KSA

GMT II 116710LN, the most underrated watch Rolex make imo.

otherwise the sub no date is an iconic classic that will always look good on any occasion.

Enjoy the "deciding" time. Its just the best thing!

Why do you think it's underrated? And do you mean it as if it's a good thing (easily avalable) or a bad thing..

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[watchwatcher]

Yeah, tough call for sure, Clive.

I think if I'd been in your shoes I would have came home with a headache.

[myporsche]

EXP all day long especially the newest iteration with lum, recommended it for a friend and it's an amazing watch.

[42itus]

Originally Posted by Blicky41

Why do you think it's underrated? And do you mean it as if it's a good thing (easily avalable) or a bad thing..

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I think it's underrated because nobody talks about it. Lots of people focus on Sub or GMT with color. The 116710LN is personally one of my favorites. It wears very comfortably and the bezel looks really nice under different lighting. I actually use the second time zone quite a bit.

Good luck and I'm sure you'll find one you're going to love!

[watchmework]

That is pretty good stock Clive, good on you for walking away without anything...not sure many of us on here would have been able to do the same.

[PLNYC]

Love the explorer!

[franktehtank]

I think I'd fork out the extra bit of dough for the no date sub. Had an explorer 39mm, WG numerals, and I liked it, but I always preferred wearing my sub so I sold it.

YMMV!

[MickCollins1916]

Good problem to have, but I’d stick with the Explorer. It’s a wonderful watch!

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Yeah, tough call for sure, Clive.

I think if I'd been in your shoes I would have came home with a headache.

Thanks Larry. I had taken my hangover with me to the ADs (nice to give it an outing). Possibly why I couldn’t decide.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by ahlee00023

Just get the Explorer you were wanting. I can guarantee that you will be wanting it more the moment you walk out with another piece.

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Originally Posted by harvey

I would have gone for the Explorer...what a nice problem to have choosing!

Originally Posted by myporsche

EXP all day long especially the newest iteration with lum, recommended it for a friend and it's an amazing watch.

Originally Posted by PLNYC

Love the explorer!

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Good problem to have, but I’d stick with the Explorer. It’s a wonderful watch!

It’s highly likely that this is what I’ll do. I just want to sleep on it first.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

Grab the 114060!

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[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by franktehtank

I think I'd fork out the extra bit of dough for the no date sub. Had an explorer 39mm, WG numerals, and I liked it, but I always preferred wearing my sub so I sold it.

YMMV!

I already have my old TT Sub from 1986, and I honestly feel that my modified GMT LN kills a number of birds with one stone....including the 114060 and the SD4K.

As an aside....I know that people love the glidelock. I have very flat wrists and have always found the clasp to be too long for comfort.

I will try the 114060 on again though....just to be sure.

[CoveWatch]

Good problem to have! If the ND sub is in play, I'd go for that.. otherwise, while I'm typically in the less is more boat, I like the variety of the two pieces (tudor and iwc) rather than the exp.

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Yes....I love my (slightly modified) LN

Is that a green date wheel??? I've thought about trying a roulette date wheel on mine... I know a lot of people don't like modding their Rolex and look down on it, but honestly, do what you like! You paid for it!

Oh, and I would go for the BB58. I have small, flat wrists, and I think it would be a great sized watch, and pretty cool looking, too.

[Saaci]

I have a BB36 (black dial) which I love. If you are into the maxi-ish dial and hand style of the black bays I think the 36/41 are the best... without the bezel it’s alllllll dial. Feels a little more rugged and less dressy to me than the Explorer although I’m not really sure why I feel that way. Here’s a shot of mine in Ireland a few months ago




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[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by ashbaug2

Is that a green date wheel??? I've thought about trying a roulette date wheel on mine... I know a lot of people don't like modding their Rolex and look down on it, but honestly, do what you like! You paid for it!

Oh, and I would go for the BB58. I have small, flat wrists, and I think it would be a great sized watch, and pretty cool looking, too.

Yes, it’s a green date wheel. I know it’s not for purists, but I love this modified watch.

I love my first (and only) Tudor, a GMT. I can’t help but feel that the BB58 might be slightly redundant. I have my old TT Sub on leather, which is sort of like having the original motivation for the 58...

[ltmgeller]

If you've been yearning for the explorer, nothing else will scratch that itch. Good luck and happy hunting.

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Yes, it’s a green date wheel. I know it’s not for purists, but I love this modified watch.

I love my first (and only) Tudor, a GMT. I can’t help but feel that the BB58 might be slightly redundant. I have my old TT Sub on leather, which is sort of like having the original motivation for the 58...

Yeah, with that Sub you've got that covered. Go for the Explorer. I've always fancied the 3-6-9 dials...

[R!$]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

....too much choice can also be a problem!

I’ve had a yearning for an Explorer for a while now. Popped into two of “my” ADs today. Both had decent stock, but all I came home with was a conundrum...

good luck in your search

[juktagt]

Explorer!