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Andrejb · 12 February 2020, 01:49 AM

Hey guys. Just wanted to hear ur thoughts

Been using my Pepsi as a daily watch since I got it in July. Every single day during work shower sleep swim etc

Just picked up an explorer I. I really really really love this watch. I still prefer the BLRO aesthetic by a small margin

What do you guys think is the best daily piece? I purchased the explorer because I’ve always wanted one and I want to take it to Europe / Basel with me to be a bit more understated and less of a target

Cheers

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jitdc · 12 February 2020, 01:56 AM

That’s a tough call. I have the Explorer and absolutely love it. For me it’s my dedicated weekend watch... the date on my Submariner is needed throughout the week. But it was my first Rolex and can absolutely serve anyone as a daily watch. You can’t go wrong either way.

Great pictures as well!

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nick_s_g · 12 February 2020, 02:38 AM

Date + two timezone option.

Pepsi > Ex1 all day.

Andrew NYC · 12 February 2020, 02:47 AM

Two classic references for sure, however, my choice would be the GMT as it has the date and two timezones (very useful if you travel or work/correspond with people in other timezones) as others have mentioned. I too think if the explorer as the perfect weekend watch. Casual, simple dial, no date and goes with anything.

037 · 12 February 2020, 02:49 AM

The GMT makes a better travel watch by a long shot. That would be my choice.

Enjoy your trip!

Andrejb · 12 February 2020, 03:50 AM

I work locally 7 days a week!

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t65tampa · 12 February 2020, 03:59 AM

BLRO GMT Master for me all day long. Explorer never did it for me.

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EndlessEight · 12 February 2020, 03:59 AM

Pepsi all day. Nice ink.

MasonDixon · 12 February 2020, 04:01 AM

I think it really depends on what you do during an average day. For me, the Explorer would be a better daily.

2nastie · 12 February 2020, 04:07 AM

Functionality it's probably the GMT.

But for everyday use that doesn't require much effort, classic time-only piece, it's hard not to look upon the Explorer as "the piece."

I use the Explorer as my daily and I have to admit it will probably be the last watch I would sell even though I own a Daytona and GMT.

nr1416 · 12 February 2020, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by t65tampa

BLRO GMT Master for me all day long. Explorer never did it for me.

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schoolboy · 12 February 2020, 04:32 AM

I think the Explorer really is more subtle than the Pepsi

By a large margin

It depends what you work in, and what you do, but I would daily either if you’re not in a particularly unsafe area

But for travel, I would probably use the explorer

travisb · 12 February 2020, 04:35 AM

To me the BLRO is more functional and a better looking watch. The Explorer is a great compliment to it though. Why not just rotate?

Swiss Mad! · 12 February 2020, 04:43 AM

Nice to share the wrist time between both.

No need to limit yourself to just one daily wearer - enjoy them equally

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dnpina · 12 February 2020, 04:49 AM

Two great watches. Tough call.

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Ihatecheese · 12 February 2020, 04:49 AM

If i had to choose 1 watch to wear most of the time then i'd choose the Explorer as i'd prefer something that attracts less attention. To me the Explorer achieves that.
But then it depends what you do in your day and who with!

Pantheon · 12 February 2020, 04:49 AM

can't go wrong with either option they both can take a beating. I would wear then in rotation

Buckaroo Banzai · 12 February 2020, 04:58 AM

BLRO GMT for me. I wear it most and give some time to my SubCND (especially if I'm working around the yard)

mjr2000 · 12 February 2020, 05:01 AM

I love the pepsi. The jubilee and red/blue makes it one of my collection favorites.

Manu77 · 12 February 2020, 05:02 AM

Pepsi ADL

mgsooner · 12 February 2020, 05:44 AM

Personally for me it would be the 214270. However it really comes down to personal style, lifestyle, needs, etc. I am not a frequent traveler and like to fly under the radar the majority of the time. I honestly wonder how much I'll want to wear my Sub C once the weather warms up and it is no longer partially hidden under a shirt sleeve.

sea206 · 12 February 2020, 05:53 AM

Both! But I love the date indication, but it can be cumbersome to adjust on the first day of the month.

Chester01 · 12 February 2020, 06:02 AM

The gmt has more to offer hands down. With that said, the 6 digit references with the jubilee, pastel colors, and massive lugs make it look like a disco ball. So while the gmt wins on function, the Explorer is more versatile from swim trunks to a suit. If it were a 5 digit coke, or black bezel 5 digit they would win this.

Muzikman · 14 February 2020, 06:40 AM

Awesome! Just saw this same model of explorer worn by Lady Gaga on her insta today! I was never a fan of the explorer as such but now I started to like it. Understated and nice clean watch! Pepsi, ofcourse, is an amazing looking watch!

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Roli84 · 14 February 2020, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzikman

Awesome! Just saw this same model of explorer worn by Lady Gaga on her insta today! I was never a fan of the explorer as such but now I started to like it. Understated and nice clean watch! Pepsi, ofcourse, is an amazing looking watch!

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Are you sure that’s an explorer and not a Tudor watch?

AJMarcus · 14 February 2020, 07:53 AM

Both are icons. Perfect rotation

Muzikman · 14 February 2020, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Roli84

Are you sure that’s an explorer and not a Tudor watch?

Oh just checked, she’s a Tudor brand ambassador and then zoomed in on the dial and the hands are definitely tudor. But it looked like a explorer a lot from the dial size and pattern and the bracelet.

Anyway she still made me appreciate the explorer.

I don’t like the thick tudor hands after being used to the Mercedes hands now

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shkure · 14 February 2020, 09:23 AM

Having both, explorer is the better every day watch. Not as expensive or exclusive so not worried about wear and tear. Pepsi is a better travel and/or spect occasion watch.

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ijpx · 14 February 2020, 11:09 AM

I daily the Explorer few years back before my white Ceramic Daytona and now BLRO. Since I daily them for more than a year, each, I can say BLRO is definitely the best daily watch, for me. Lightness and comfort of the jubilee, easy reading the time day or night and the splash of red and blue to add color and brighten the day! Cheers!

ruffa · 14 February 2020, 04:11 PM

Pepsi is the better watch but for daily I think the Explorer works better. For me the Pepsi doesn’t quite go with everything.

12 February 2020, 01:49 AM	#1
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Better daily? 214270EXPI vs 126710BLRO Hey guys. Just wanted to hear ur thoughts Been using my Pepsi as a daily watch since I got it in July. Every single day during work shower sleep swim etc Just picked up an explorer I. I really really really love this watch. I still prefer the BLRO aesthetic by a small margin What do you guys think is the best daily piece? I purchased the explorer because I’ve always wanted one and I want to take it to Europe / Basel with me to be a bit more understated and less of a target Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 February 2020, 01:56 AM	#2
jitdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: TN Watch: 116520 Posts: 518	That’s a tough call. I have the Explorer and absolutely love it. For me it’s my dedicated weekend watch... the date on my Submariner is needed throughout the week. But it was my first Rolex and can absolutely serve anyone as a daily watch. You can’t go wrong either way. Great pictures as well! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Insta: @tenn_past_10 ♛116515 ♛214270 2FA Enabled

12 February 2020, 03:59 AM	#7
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	BLRO GMT Master for me all day long. Explorer never did it for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

12 February 2020, 04:43 AM	#14
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	Nice to share the wrist time between both. No need to limit yourself to just one daily wearer - enjoy them equally Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

12 February 2020, 05:44 AM	#21
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,906	Personally for me it would be the 214270. However it really comes down to personal style, lifestyle, needs, etc. I am not a frequent traveler and like to fly under the radar the majority of the time. I honestly wonder how much I'll want to wear my Sub C once the weather warms up and it is no longer partially hidden under a shirt sleeve. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

12 February 2020, 02:38 AM	#3
nick_s_g "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 61	Date + two timezone option. Pepsi > Ex1 all day.

12 February 2020, 02:47 AM	#4
Andrew NYC 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 336	Two classic references for sure, however, my choice would be the GMT as it has the date and two timezones (very useful if you travel or work/correspond with people in other timezones) as others have mentioned. I too think if the explorer as the perfect weekend watch. Casual, simple dial, no date and goes with anything.

12 February 2020, 02:49 AM	#5
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	The GMT makes a better travel watch by a long shot. That would be my choice. Enjoy your trip!

12 February 2020, 03:50 AM	#6
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	I work locally 7 days a week! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 February 2020, 03:59 AM	#8
EndlessEight 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,594	Pepsi all day. Nice ink.

12 February 2020, 04:01 AM	#9
MasonDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 276	I think it really depends on what you do during an average day. For me, the Explorer would be a better daily.

12 February 2020, 04:07 AM	#10
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Functionality it's probably the GMT. But for everyday use that doesn't require much effort, classic time-only piece, it's hard not to look upon the Explorer as "the piece." I use the Explorer as my daily and I have to admit it will probably be the last watch I would sell even though I own a Daytona and GMT.

12 February 2020, 04:32 AM	#12
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I think the Explorer really is more subtle than the Pepsi By a large margin It depends what you work in, and what you do, but I would daily either if you’re not in a particularly unsafe area But for travel, I would probably use the explorer

12 February 2020, 04:35 AM	#13
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	To me the BLRO is more functional and a better looking watch. The Explorer is a great compliment to it though. Why not just rotate?

12 February 2020, 04:49 AM	#15
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	Two great watches. Tough call. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

12 February 2020, 04:49 AM	#16
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	If i had to choose 1 watch to wear most of the time then i'd choose the Explorer as i'd prefer something that attracts less attention. To me the Explorer achieves that. But then it depends what you do in your day and who with!

12 February 2020, 04:49 AM	#17
Pantheon Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Ritchie Location: NYC & LI Watch: VC and AP Posts: 580	can't go wrong with either option they both can take a beating. I would wear then in rotation

12 February 2020, 04:58 AM	#18
Buckaroo Banzai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Katy Watch: 12671 Posts: 379	BLRO GMT for me. I wear it most and give some time to my SubCND (especially if I'm working around the yard)

12 February 2020, 05:01 AM	#19
mjr2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 90	I love the pepsi. The jubilee and red/blue makes it one of my collection favorites.

12 February 2020, 05:02 AM	#20
Manu77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spain Posts: 133	Pepsi ADL

12 February 2020, 05:53 AM	#22
sea206 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 47	Both! But I love the date indication, but it can be cumbersome to adjust on the first day of the month.

12 February 2020, 06:02 AM	#23
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	The gmt has more to offer hands down. With that said, the 6 digit references with the jubilee, pastel colors, and massive lugs make it look like a disco ball. So while the gmt wins on function, the Explorer is more versatile from swim trunks to a suit. If it were a 5 digit coke, or black bezel 5 digit they would win this.

14 February 2020, 06:40 AM	#24
Muzikman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: India Watch: Sub (116610LN) Posts: 185	Awesome! Just saw this same model of explorer worn by Lady Gaga on her insta today! I was never a fan of the explorer as such but now I started to like it. Understated and nice clean watch! Pepsi, ofcourse, is an amazing looking watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 February 2020, 07:53 AM	#26
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Both are icons. Perfect rotation

14 February 2020, 09:23 AM	#28
shkure Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 371	Having both, explorer is the better every day watch. Not as expensive or exclusive so not worried about wear and tear. Pepsi is a better travel and/or spect occasion watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 February 2020, 11:09 AM	#29
ijpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Japan Posts: 238	I daily the Explorer few years back before my white Ceramic Daytona and now BLRO. Since I daily them for more than a year, each, I can say BLRO is definitely the best daily watch, for me. Lightness and comfort of the jubilee, easy reading the time day or night and the splash of red and blue to add color and brighten the day! Cheers!

14 February 2020, 04:11 PM	#30
ruffa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 726	Pepsi is the better watch but for daily I think the Explorer works better. For me the Pepsi doesn’t quite go with everything.

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