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9 January 2019, 12:20 AM | #31 |
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Full disclosure: I own an Explorer, but that would be my choice.
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9 January 2019, 03:40 AM | #32 |
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OP 39, I just think that watch is fab, and it will be in my collection, maybe not this year, but it will be there one day.
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9 January 2019, 03:50 AM | #33 |
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If its a one and only, I like having the date.. DJ36
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9 January 2019, 04:45 AM | #34 |
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Exp of the three!!!
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9 January 2019, 04:51 AM | #35 |
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DJ 36 is an awesome standard bearer in my opinion
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9 January 2019, 05:19 AM | #36 |
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DJ36 of those presented.
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9 January 2019, 05:25 AM | #37 |
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Explorer is an awesome all around no frills but fully loaded watch.
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9 January 2019, 05:31 AM | #38 |
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9 January 2019, 07:43 AM | #39 |
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I love the new OP39! It's a shame that it gets branded as an "entry level" Rolex. It's beauty is in its simplicity and symmetry. I'm not a fan of the cyclops, so it's an easy choice for me. You may have different preferences, so follow your heart. The only drawback is the lack of EasyLink.
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9 January 2019, 07:53 AM | #40 |
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Track down a nice example Explorer 36mm. Best of both worlds between two of your choices. I just went through this exercise for a daily work watch and ended up buying a 114270.
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9 January 2019, 07:54 AM | #41 |
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Explorer out of the 3 listed
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9 January 2019, 07:57 AM | #42 |
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Explorer, and turn out all the lights so I could marvel at that bitchin lume.
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9 January 2019, 07:59 AM | #43 |
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Explorer
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9 January 2019, 08:18 AM | #44 |
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My vote is for the explorer.
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9 January 2019, 09:19 AM | #45 |
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The Dj steals the show for me as always
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9 January 2019, 09:50 AM | #46 |
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The explorer dial is simply the best it stands out in every way
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9 January 2019, 10:42 AM | #47 |
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I would pick OP39 for its clean and elegant look. It has the same movement as the Explorer but the price is almost $1k less.
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9 January 2019, 10:47 AM | #48 |
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Explorer
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9 January 2019, 10:50 AM | #49 |
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I was looking at all three of those watches and picked the 36 mm datejust in black. It is a classic beautiful watch and every other date is red.
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9 January 2019, 10:54 AM | #50 |
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The DJ in the first pic for me
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9 January 2019, 10:55 AM | #51 |
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my choice goes to the explorer unless you choose to get the fluted bezel and jubilee on the dj 36 - that would be my overall #1 pick
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9 January 2019, 11:02 AM | #52 |
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Explorer all the way. I thought I would miss the date but it isn’t that big of a deal in the end. I love my Explorer more and more every day and can’t see myself ever getting rid of it.
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9 January 2019, 11:15 AM | #53 |
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Decide first how important a date function is to your lifestyle. If yes, then a DJ is the way, but you might want to try a DJ41 smooth bezel which wears pretty much exactly like an Explorer but gets you a nice 70h power reserve. Otherwise the Explorer is the understated sporty option with easylink (quick 5mm extension when your wrist swells) and an excellent lume which is hard to beat. Good luck in your search! Cheers!
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9 January 2019, 11:18 AM | #54 |
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I had the same dilemma when I picked out my first (and only). Mercedes hands sealed the deal, however I went with the older 36mm. I agree with another poster who once mentioned that the 39mm Explorer has too much empty space on the dial.
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9 January 2019, 11:32 AM | #55 |
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Explorer. Without a doubt.
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9 January 2019, 11:35 AM | #56 |
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Explorer. easy one for me.
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9 January 2019, 11:36 AM | #57 |
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It's a tossup with the DJ and the OP.
I don't know how much I would miss the date, but I do like that the op has the fully brushed bracelet, and it's a little less common than a DJ |
9 January 2019, 12:14 PM | #58 |
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Explorer if you don't care about date.
Datejust if you do. Explorer I is just one of the most beautiful, simple but perfect timepieces that exist. You go look at any youtube watch collector and they all sing praise for the Explorer and there is a reason for that. It is just elegant, dresses up and dresses down. It's perfect all occasions and it's a hard wearing/going watch. You don't have to baby it. Buy the Explorer you won't be disappointed! |
9 January 2019, 12:46 PM | #59 |
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I’d choose the simple elegance of the OP39.
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9 January 2019, 12:47 PM | #60 |
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Explorer for me
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