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21 January 2017, 10:07 PM | #31 |
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Simplicity always wins. Go to Explorer 2016.
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21 January 2017, 11:46 PM | #32 | |
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21 January 2017, 11:49 PM | #33 |
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Whatever you choose, one thing is certain, you WILL have buyers remorse.
Buy the Sub and you'll miss the Explorers simplicity. Buy the Explorer and you'll feel stuck with a simple watch and you'll be helpless every time you need to time your pizza. Buying both will only create new problems. Now you are burdened with choosing which one to wear. |
22 January 2017, 12:05 AM | #34 |
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My Explorer (pre Basel 2016, so shorter minute hand, white gold numerals) was my third Rolex; had it been my first, it likely would be my only Rolex.
Versatile, durable, reliable. Great bracelet, accurate, goes anywhere. It's my daily watch. My 14060m is a great timepiece, it's just that I hardly wear it anymore. Anybody want it?
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22 January 2017, 12:11 AM | #35 |
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In my opinion the classic sub is dead, with the inflated case and ceramic bezel. I've had a 114060 and a 116600 and both just felt to flashy. I now have the new explorer and couldn't be happier. Plus I have a seiko diver for diving and snorkeling. Get the explorer...
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22 January 2017, 03:25 AM | #36 |
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Thanks everyone!!
I'm going to try them on again - and let's see where I get! |
22 January 2017, 04:36 AM | #37 | |
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22 January 2017, 05:05 AM | #38 | |
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22 January 2017, 06:15 AM | #39 | |
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That may push Rolex to make a smaller version of the Glidelock. Either way, clasps aren't all that big a deal for me, because Rolex clasps have worked well for decades. |
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22 January 2017, 06:20 AM | #40 |
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Yeah, my Seamaster 300 has it. It's actually easier to use than the Glidelock. I can adjust it with one finger without even taking off the watch. It's definitely an improvement over previous Omega diver clasps, which had zero micro-adjustment. I still think the Glidelock does a better job overall, though, even if it is a bit more tricky to use on the fly.
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22 January 2017, 06:24 AM | #41 | |
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22 January 2017, 07:16 AM | #42 |
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I bought bought the new Sub after thinking it was the end all be all watch for me for years. The Explorer was never on my radar, I always envisioned the no date sub as being THE Rolex watch and that was the one I was set on getting once the time came where I was ready to purchase a Rolex.
Once I received my Sub and wore it for a few days I ended up having buyers remorse. After spending some time on the Rolex Explorer Club post on this forum I became positive that I had made a mistake and should have gone with the Explorer. The simplicity of the Explorer really resonated with me. I went back to the TRF seller that I bought my Sub from and exchanged it and a little extra cash for a Brand new 2016 Explorer. I have had it for a few months now and could not be happier with my decision. It was a costly case of Buyers remorse as the Explorer ended costing me more than it should have but it was totally worth every penny to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
22 January 2017, 07:32 AM | #43 |
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Whow, nice, stunning picture! Which rubber band is it?
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22 January 2017, 07:50 AM | #44 |
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22 January 2017, 09:10 AM | #45 |
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12 August 2017, 01:52 AM | #46 |
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Even though they are both a bit similar, I would say SUB SUB SUB!
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12 August 2017, 04:06 AM | #47 |
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I was recently looking at both these watches. Unless the price difference was huge which it isn't, there's no reason for me to get the explorer. I'm sold on the sub.
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12 August 2017, 05:23 AM | #48 |
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Sub by a mile.
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12 August 2017, 05:26 AM | #49 |
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Explorer by a Mile and a Half.
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12 August 2017, 08:09 PM | #50 |
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Explorer
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12 August 2017, 08:28 PM | #51 |
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If you haven't already, head in to your AD to try them on. One will sing to you louder than the other.
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12 August 2017, 10:23 PM | #52 |
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This is no contest in my mind, Submariner all day every day...the 114060 is incredible.
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13 August 2017, 01:23 AM | #53 |
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This! I've had a SubC 114060 for almost two years and absolutely love it, it is the most comfortable watch I've owned. I recently added a new (2016) Explorer and while the watch looks great I just couldn't get a good fit from the Easy-link bracelet, I've been spoiled by the Glidelock of the SubC, perfect fit all the time. Fast forward a few weeks and I've sold the Explorer and added a 116610LV "Hulk" and it fits like a dream, I won't buy another Rolex without it.
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13 August 2017, 02:16 AM | #54 |
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When I got my sub I tried both on. The explorer had never really crossed my mind when I went in. I really just tried it on, along with many others, just to make sure nothing else sang to me like the sub.
The sub has always been my favorite watch since I was a kid. Now that I have my sub, I want to add the explorer. But the explorer could never replace my sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
13 August 2017, 03:10 AM | #55 |
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Sub
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13 August 2017, 03:12 AM | #56 |
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Submariner
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13 August 2017, 03:45 AM | #57 |
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What's not to like about the Submariner? Different dials, metals, date, no date with a storied history to go along with it. It's the model that got me hooked on watches, let alone Rolex. I've had I think about 10 different ones between 5 and 6 digit models. LV's an LVC, a TT and some of the ones mentioned above.
Having said that, I'd go for the Explorer ✌🏻
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13 August 2017, 07:03 AM | #59 | |
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In NYC at least, it seems like McDonalds gave them away with a BigMac meal. |
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13 August 2017, 07:37 AM | #60 |
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Love the Hulk though, much rarer
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