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Old 16 August 2018, 05:16 AM   #1
nigelUK
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AD have 114300 white & Explorer ..cant decide

My local AD have 114300 white and an Explorer put by for me on Friday.

Just can't decide ... previously seen both in flesh but not together.

I currently have a 1680 and a Hulk.

It will be a watch I wear regularly ...maybe a daily. I generally wear jeans, polo shirt ... not a suit and tie fella.

If I don't decide on Friday, I can't see them hanging around for long
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Old 16 August 2018, 05:19 AM   #2
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I'd have to go for the 114300, personally. They're both fantastic pieces, so you can't go wrong - it all depends on whether you would prefer a black or a white dial.
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Old 16 August 2018, 06:06 AM   #3
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I narrowed it down to the same two watches last week and left with an Air King, so no help from me!
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Old 16 August 2018, 06:14 AM   #4
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Both can be worn pretty casually. Probably the Explorer is a bit sporty than the OP for a casual jeans and polo attire.

I like the clasp and dial of the Explorer more so it gets my vote on that alone.
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:12 AM   #5
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I'd go with the white OP so you'd then have a black, green and white faced Rolex in your collection.
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:42 AM   #6
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White OP.

I had the Explorer and got rid of it. The matte black dial really didn't do it for me. In contrast, the dial on the white OP39 is easily one of the best Rolex dials in the last 10 years. And although everyone went mad for the fully lumed 3 6 9, I much prefer the symmetrical elegance of the batons on the OP. Also, I really didn't like the smooth bezel on the Explorer. It's a scratch magnet and I don't think it goes that well with the watch. The OP has a domed bezel, which shows up fewer scratches and looks far more elegant.

Although the OP is cheaper, I'd still buy the OP if it cost £4,800 (even if I had a chance to buy the Explorer for £4,050 or whatever the OP should cost), because it looks like it's worth every penny.

Plus if you already have a 1680 and Hulk, a while dial is a worthy addition.
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:44 AM   #7
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Do it.

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Old 16 August 2018, 08:58 AM   #8
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Since you have black and green dials, the white might prove to be more useful. Both great watches. Really like that new OP in white.
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:02 AM   #9
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Hard choice. I really like the white OP. I own the explorer and wouldn’t trade but would perhaps add the white OP. With your attire and general needs I’d go with the explorer.
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:43 AM   #10
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I would go with the OP, but I think the easy link on the Explorer would swing it for me.
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Old 16 August 2018, 06:28 PM   #11
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Do it.

looks great on your wrist!! Is this 34 or 39mm?
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:00 PM   #12
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Looks like a 34 as the batons at 369 are larger (whereas all batons are same size on 39)
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:20 PM   #13
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OP with black accents is nice.
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:35 PM   #14
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I like the white dial OP.
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:50 PM   #15
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looks great on your wrist!! Is this 34 or 39mm?
It is a 114200 (34mm).

Looks very nice though.
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Old 27 October 2018, 06:34 AM   #16
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So what’s you go with? Hopefully this one. ;)

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Old 27 October 2018, 06:40 AM   #17
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Can't miss with either. I think once you see them side by side there will be a stand out.
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Old 27 October 2018, 06:49 AM   #18
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Contemplated this exact same thing recently and decided on the Explorer. I personally wanted a sportier look and found the smooth bezel and the 3-6-9 to give me that. As a bonus you get a superior lume and clasp. However it really comes down to your own personal preferences and what type of look you're going for.
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Old 27 October 2018, 07:52 AM   #19
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Get the white one.
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Old 27 October 2018, 08:03 AM   #20
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OP. You’ve got a black dial, a green dial. Go for a white one (or blue).
It’s friday... did you make a decision?
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Old 27 October 2018, 01:03 PM   #21
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So what’s you go with? Hopefully this one. ;)

Looks great on a strap !
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Old 27 October 2018, 10:17 PM   #22
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AD have 114300 white & Explorer ..cant decide

I had a similar issue and went with a black dial OP39mm.
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Old 27 October 2018, 10:53 PM   #23
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I'm not going to be much help, but I will add that I wonder sometimes why I own more than just these two.

....well, I need to have a diver too, and a chrono, and...



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Old 28 October 2018, 12:50 AM   #24
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Love the white OP. Color changes from white to silver depending on the lighting.

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Old 28 October 2018, 12:57 AM   #25
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Tough call on that one...the OP is pretty sweet and would provide more diversity to your collection. I do really like and own the Explorer though.
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Old 28 October 2018, 01:46 AM   #26
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Old 28 October 2018, 02:33 AM   #27
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Explorer for sure
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Old 28 October 2018, 03:20 AM   #28
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I would pick the EX1 nevertheless I am a huge OP39 fan.
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Old 28 October 2018, 04:26 AM   #29
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I'd pick the OP, clean and crisp, the white dial is a beauty in person. I was never an Expl fan although it has a great fit and bracelet.

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Old 28 October 2018, 07:12 AM   #30
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Tough call, but I would (and did) go with the Explorer... The white OP is a great looking piece, and would likely be my next choice in a six digit model.
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