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Old 3 December 2020, 10:11 AM   #31
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why not a 40mm AK? its cheaper than the milly.
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Old 3 December 2020, 10:15 AM   #32
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Explorer I, Milgauss or OP41?

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A thread full of Explorer haters:)))

I would pick Explorer I as an easy choice:
- you can dress it up or down. Works well with a shirt/suit, with jeans and with shorts/flip flops
- great clasp (unlike OP, milgauss)
- brushed bracelet. I don't like PCL at all
- 39mm but wears larger, super elegant watch.
- matte black dial
- does not scream "ROLEX", not blingy
- great heritage
- probably soon to be discontinued model, so great value wise
- not that easy to find, not huge demand, so chances to see on other people lower than Sub/OP
- great movement, long production run, so you know exactly what to expect
- fantastic lume (unlike milgauss)
- great balance on hand (unlike milgauss)

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Old 3 December 2020, 02:02 PM   #33
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From those 3 would pick Milgauss, but perhaps am biased






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Old 3 December 2020, 02:06 PM   #34
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As a dress watch ... I’d go OP41. It just looks the part more than the other two IMHO
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Old 3 December 2020, 02:11 PM   #35
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I went with the Z-Blue Milgauss, today in fact:).














but I suspect I will also check out the Explorer 1;)


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Old 3 December 2020, 02:34 PM   #36
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For me explorer then OP. I feel like the milgauss has to really call to you.
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Old 3 December 2020, 04:02 PM   #37
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I love the Explorer but went with the white Milgauss. It dresses up or down very nicely.

I never really considered the OP only because the other two sang to me very loudly.


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Old 3 December 2020, 05:58 PM   #38
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Personally, none of the above. I would go with a 36mm Oyster Perpetual. A Rolex classic.
The OP41 is too big in my opinion for the style of watch it is. I’m not one to follow trends, and I feel the OP 41 is trendy. Bigger is not necessarily better in the watch world. Stick with minimalist, classic pieces.
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Old 15 December 2020, 07:54 PM   #39
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Old 15 December 2020, 08:47 PM   #40
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Since you specifically said a dress watch;

OP Silver or black would be the best choice that reaches the subtle/understated but classy look. The other colors may be a little more flashy than you are shooting for. Depends on how you dress.

Milgauss black dial would be great if your wrist size can support it. It's thicker and has more presence. Depending on your wrist size, this may be more attention grabbing than you are looking for. If you can pull it off then it will work well. That said, I have a new OP and that 80hr reserve is much more convenient than I thought it would be.

Explorer I is great and I do love it, since you asked for dress watch specifically, then I'd skip this one. If the idea of wearing it for more than dress occasions appeals to you, then come back to this one as the #1 suggestion
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Old 15 December 2020, 09:07 PM   #41
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The Explorer would be the choice for me of the three, but your looking for a dress watch, specifically, which would lead to the OP. I wear my Explorer 36mm as a dress, not formal, watch.
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Old 15 December 2020, 09:24 PM   #42
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Milgauss Z Blue all day every day and Sunday to church.
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Old 15 December 2020, 09:53 PM   #43
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why not a 40mm AK? its cheaper than the milly.
Yes, have you considered an Air King? All the benefits of a Milgauss and better value just without the PCL's.
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Old 15 December 2020, 10:07 PM   #44
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Z-Blue!
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Old 15 December 2020, 10:11 PM   #45
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but I suspect I will also check out the Explorer 1;)


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Old 15 December 2020, 10:19 PM   #46
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I think you can do a Explorer 1 on a leather strap and have best of both worlds. I am going through straps right now to see which looks best on the watch.

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Old 15 December 2020, 11:35 PM   #47
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Same as the 2nd poster.

Explorer kinda old and bland.

Green dial Milgauss is badass collection piece but not dressy, not particularly comfortable, outdated. More of a novelty.

Bought the Silver dial OP41. It’s got everything and least expensive. Looks super classy in all situations very modern too. Best Rolex in their current collection by a long shot.
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Old 15 December 2020, 11:52 PM   #48
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Z blue is outdated, chunky and blingy.... it is my favourite and funky watch.

I voted for Z blue with my wallet already.

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