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Malum · 25 September 2021, 09:02 AM

OP any color=boring watch

Driver8 · 25 September 2021, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Explorer II is just more watch than the OP. I don't see those two as direct competitors.

Fully agree. The Exp II is the much better watch, while the OP is (IMO) an overhyped entry-level piece.

alphadweller · 25 September 2021, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver8

Fully agree. The Exp II is the much better watch, while the OP is (IMO) an overhyped entry-level piece.

+1
Tried the blue OP41 last year, found it underwhelming on my wrist, didn't feel like a 5.6k euros watch where I live. I passed at retail. The Exp II is on another level.

TimeLord2 · 25 September 2021, 01:39 PM

Explorer II, my Dad has one and it's a great looking watch and has a better complication. Like others have said, the OP is just an entry level watch IMHO.
All of that said, who cares! Get the watch that sings to you. Do not settle based on what others on some random forum say. Buying a watch is a personal choice. About to make my own personal choice. I'm not even taking a poll on TRF. it will be mine. BTW, it won't be a Rolex. Can't afford one of those at the moment and probably wouldn't meet the stringent requirements of Rolex for ownership anyways (regardless of the fact that I am handsome as F, Hahahahahaha! Kidding!), but I was gifted one like 30 plus years ago by my Father. I have 3 young adults who are my true pride and joy and are still living at home. Not really a religious person either but God I Love them! It will be my first watch purchase for myself.

subprimero · 25 September 2021, 01:42 PM

Exp II

Roddypeepa · 27 September 2021, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nan7yo

OP, Tiffany blue dial is such a beautiful piece.

Can still get Explorer II discontinued model easily from greys.

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Er where? Deludoland?

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RoRoRo · 27 September 2021, 06:59 AM

OP too similar to DJ.

Get shot of SS DJ 36

Add both references in question

KatGirl · 27 September 2021, 07:10 AM

I prefer the OP, but would want a smaller size than the 41. I have never coveted the Explorer in any form. OP, Sub, and Datejust are my preferences

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Stan Cooper · 27 September 2021, 07:28 AM

Between the two, I'd chose the Explorer II. IMHO it's in a completely different class than the OP. I like having the date and the GMT complications and use both frequently on my GMT II.

Parapraxis · 27 September 2021, 11:28 AM

I would go for the OP, but a lot of people would say explorer 2

Fjweld · 27 September 2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lightsped

Looks like I may have an opportunity to acquire either a Oyster Perpetual 41 124300 (bright blue) or a Explorer II 216570 (white) soon.

Can think of pros and cons of each. Not sure which to go for. Currently have RG TT DJ41, SS Sub (no date) and an old SS DJ36.

Any thoughts as to which would be the better addition? And why?

I’ll take the op!

Cool Breeze · 27 September 2021, 11:47 AM

Explorer 2 for the GMT hand. Not a fan of the double indices at the quarters.

Boaters · 27 September 2021, 12:36 PM

Explorer 2 .. Good luck..

asiparks · 27 September 2021, 02:07 PM

Explorer II,
I find the OP, in any color, to be unremarkable in every aspect. The Explorer is bold, apparently too bold for some, but that makes it a more interesting, more deliberate choice over the more pedestrian "safe" Rolex.

It's a very low profile, flat 42mm. Easy to wear.

jrs146 · 27 September 2021, 02:09 PM

Explorer ii 100%

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ndrs63 · 27 September 2021, 02:11 PM

Explorer ii

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27 September 2021, 07:28 AM	#39
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,720	Between the two, I'd chose the Explorer II. IMHO it's in a completely different class than the OP. I like having the date and the GMT complications and use both frequently on my GMT II. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

27 September 2021, 02:07 PM	#44
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,886	Explorer II, I find the OP, in any color, to be unremarkable in every aspect. The Explorer is bold, apparently too bold for some, but that makes it a more interesting, more deliberate choice over the more pedestrian "safe" Rolex. It's a very low profile, flat 42mm. Easy to wear. __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

27 September 2021, 02:09 PM	#45
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Explorer ii 100% Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

25 September 2021, 09:02 AM	#31
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,066	OP any color=boring watch

25 September 2021, 01:39 PM	#34
TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,055	Explorer II, my Dad has one and it's a great looking watch and has a better complication. Like others have said, the OP is just an entry level watch IMHO. All of that said, who cares! Get the watch that sings to you. Do not settle based on what others on some random forum say. Buying a watch is a personal choice. About to make my own personal choice. I'm not even taking a poll on TRF. it will be mine. BTW, it won't be a Rolex. Can't afford one of those at the moment and probably wouldn't meet the stringent requirements of Rolex for ownership anyways (regardless of the fact that I am handsome as F, Hahahahahaha! Kidding!), but I was gifted one like 30 plus years ago by my Father. I have 3 young adults who are my true pride and joy and are still living at home. Not really a religious person either but God I Love them! It will be my first watch purchase for myself.

25 September 2021, 01:42 PM	#35
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	Exp II

27 September 2021, 06:59 AM	#37
RoRoRo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: U.K. Watch: YM40 Posts: 793	OP too similar to DJ. Get shot of SS DJ 36 Add both references in question

27 September 2021, 07:10 AM	#38
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,544	I prefer the OP, but would want a smaller size than the 41. I have never coveted the Explorer in any form. OP, Sub, and Datejust are my preferences Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 September 2021, 11:28 AM	#40
Parapraxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 713	I would go for the OP, but a lot of people would say explorer 2

27 September 2021, 11:47 AM	#42
Cool Breeze "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 28	Explorer 2 for the GMT hand. Not a fan of the double indices at the quarters.

27 September 2021, 12:36 PM	#43
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Explorer 2 .. Good luck..

27 September 2021, 02:11 PM	#46
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,101	Explorer ii Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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