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Rickn · 25 January 2013, 08:50 AM

I just purchased the 39mm rolex explorer and I absolutely love it. It is just a clean, classy watch that goes great with a suit or any other wear.
That said, as much as (or because of) I love my explorer so much, I'm now lusting after a more fun model for the weekends. I tried on the explorer 2 with the white dial and the no date submariner last night, and they are both amazing. If the explorer 2 didn't have the cyclops I'd be all over it. I just feel that the magnified date bubble makes the watch a little too blingy. The submariner is pure class, and it's cerachrome bezel is flawless. My only misgivings with the sub watch is I wish that it was just a tiny bit bigger. Decisions, decisions.
I will say, I used to think that cycling was an expensive hobby, but this could get dangerous.

Fagin · 25 January 2013, 08:51 AM

welcome to the obsession

kilyung · 25 January 2013, 08:56 AM

Rickn meet DSSD, DSSD meet your new owner Rickn.

Rickn · 25 January 2013, 09:00 AM

I have to try that one on- 42mm might be my optimal size and limit.

FremStar · 25 January 2013, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickn

I just purchased the 39mm rolex explorer and I absolutely love it. It is just a clean, classy watch that goes great with a suit or any other wear.
That said, as much as (or because of) I love my explorer so much, I'm now lusting after a more fun model for the weekends. I tried on the explorer 2 with the white dial and the no date submariner last night, and they are both amazing. If the explorer 2 didn't have the cyclops I'd be all over it. I just feel that the magnified date bubble makes the watch a little too blingy. The submariner is pure class, and it's cerachrome bezel is flawless. My only misgivings with the sub watch is I wish that it was just a tiny bit bigger. Decisions, decisions.
I will say, I used to think that cycling was an expensive hobby, but this could get dangerous.

You can remove the cyclops!

Heh, heh, heh...

Good luck...

thomaspp · 25 January 2013, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickn

I used to think that cycling was an expensive hobby, but this could get dangerous.

Yup

nauticajoe · 25 January 2013, 09:22 AM

Welcome to the madness! It's a sickness I tells ya!

mjclark32 · 25 January 2013, 09:24 AM

Looking forward to seeing your next!

cblk · 25 January 2013, 09:30 AM

bought my 39mm exp1 last october as my first rolex, and just bought a 1680 today! i'll give you about 3-4 months until you suffer a similar fate...

Dr. Robert · 25 January 2013, 09:35 AM

Dssd

FiftyTwoEighty · 25 January 2013, 09:37 AM

Congrats! I find that I have to take a vacation away from this site, otherwise I start feeling obsessed on picking up another Rolex.

Welcome to the addiction.

Have you looked at the SeaDweller? No cyclops either...

superdog · 25 January 2013, 09:56 AM

welcome to the club. and not the rolex club, because that is silly.

i am referring to the nuthouse club. looking forward to seeing your next watch.

agree with Sam, if you want bigger than the sub, check out the Explorer II 42mm.

Hairdude1 · 25 January 2013, 12:11 PM

Congrats and welcome to the darkside of always wanting more!

CharlieSheen · 25 January 2013, 12:17 PM

it's a slippery slope!!! I need a watch rehab!

Armyguy03 · 25 January 2013, 12:21 PM

There is a DSSD on sale RIGHT NOW in the classifieds. GET IT!!!

superdog · 25 January 2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armyguy03

There is a DSSD on sale RIGHT NOW in the classifieds. GET IT!!!

Trouble15 · 25 January 2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Rickn meet DSSD, DSSD meet your new owner Rickn.

Was thinking the same thing

GageTucker · 25 January 2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cblk

bought my 39mm exp1 last october as my first rolex, and just bought a 1680 today! i'll give you about 3-4 months until you suffer a similar fate...

Which do you wear more... the Exp or Sub?

dcash0615 · 25 January 2013, 05:01 PM

You got the virus. No turning back now. Just go with it. Buy away and enjoy wearing them.

DynamiteBids · 25 January 2013, 05:15 PM

My first and second Rolex were purchased two weeks apart.

Rickn, you just described the DSSD as the watch you're looking for!

DolphinV8 · 25 January 2013, 05:21 PM

Congrats! You are on the right track for thinking about the 2nd one already, lol.

Psmith · 25 January 2013, 06:00 PM

RIF

(Resistance Is Futile)

Kiddodoc · 25 January 2013, 10:34 PM

I would agree on the DSSD being one that might fit the bill the best: Big, date without the magnifying lens, ceramic.

gpfps · 25 January 2013, 11:33 PM

A little bubble is to blingy ?

ticketmaster123 · 25 January 2013, 11:37 PM

Just don't venture into the Audemars or Patek forums - you may as well kill yourself now.

77T · 25 January 2013, 11:39 PM

The Sub may get bigger soon...ahem, cough, cough...Baselworld. There, I said it...

But do not buy yet - wait until Spring to see what Rolex rolls out for a 50th Daytona Anniversary edition.

You'd appreciate the Daytona if you cycle for hours...

themast · 25 January 2013, 11:44 PM

Welcome!

I know you said that you do not like the cyclops and that you wanted a sportier watch. However, to give a bit of colour, why don't you consider a DateJust II? Some dial/numerals combinations are quite stunning!

The fact is that if you do not like the cyclops your options are limited to a Black Sub or a DSSD.

Roller07 · 26 January 2013, 12:39 AM

Welcome to the club.

Unfortunately, there is no cure but to start looking for another one.

AK797 · 26 January 2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ticketmaster123

Just don't venture into the Audemars or Patek forums.

Agree, if you value your wife or your house have this tatooed on your forehead.

jamesbondOO7 · 26 January 2013, 08:27 AM

30 years for the first one, 25 for the second and less than 2 for the third.
Fortunately, I don't like the 6 digit much.

25 January 2013, 08:50 AM	#1
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	Bought one rolex, now I want another. I just purchased the 39mm rolex explorer and I absolutely love it. It is just a clean, classy watch that goes great with a suit or any other wear. That said, as much as (or because of) I love my explorer so much, I'm now lusting after a more fun model for the weekends. I tried on the explorer 2 with the white dial and the no date submariner last night, and they are both amazing. If the explorer 2 didn't have the cyclops I'd be all over it. I just feel that the magnified date bubble makes the watch a little too blingy. The submariner is pure class, and it's cerachrome bezel is flawless. My only misgivings with the sub watch is I wish that it was just a tiny bit bigger. Decisions, decisions. I will say, I used to think that cycling was an expensive hobby, but this could get dangerous.

25 January 2013, 08:51 AM	#2
Fagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern England Watch: a genuine one Posts: 355	welcome to the obsession __________________ Caveat Emptor Let The Buyer Beware

25 January 2013, 09:24 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looking forward to seeing your next! __________________

25 January 2013, 09:35 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,221	Dssd __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 January 2013, 09:37 AM	#11
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,781	Congrats! I find that I have to take a vacation away from this site, otherwise I start feeling obsessed on picking up another Rolex. Welcome to the addiction. Have you looked at the SeaDweller? No cyclops either... __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

25 January 2013, 08:56 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Rickn meet DSSD, DSSD meet your new owner Rickn.

25 January 2013, 09:00 AM	#4
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	I have to try that one on- 42mm might be my optimal size and limit.

25 January 2013, 09:22 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome to the madness! It's a sickness I tells ya!

25 January 2013, 09:30 AM	#9
cblk "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: ryan Location: nyc-ish Watch: 1680 + 1803 Posts: 18	bought my 39mm exp1 last october as my first rolex, and just bought a 1680 today! i'll give you about 3-4 months until you suffer a similar fate...

25 January 2013, 09:56 AM	#12
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,681	welcome to the club. and not the rolex club, because that is silly. i am referring to the nuthouse club. looking forward to seeing your next watch. agree with Sam, if you want bigger than the sub, check out the Explorer II 42mm. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

25 January 2013, 12:11 PM	#13
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats and welcome to the darkside of always wanting more!

25 January 2013, 12:17 PM	#14
CharlieSheen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: California Posts: 381	it's a slippery slope!!! I need a watch rehab!

25 January 2013, 12:21 PM	#15
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	There is a DSSD on sale RIGHT NOW in the classifieds. GET IT!!! __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 January 2013, 05:01 PM	#19
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,362	You got the virus. No turning back now. Just go with it. Buy away and enjoy wearing them.

25 January 2013, 05:15 PM	#20
DynamiteBids Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: The Man Location: USA Watch: 116613LN Posts: 162	My first and second Rolex were purchased two weeks apart. Rickn, you just described the DSSD as the watch you're looking for!

25 January 2013, 05:21 PM	#21
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Congrats! You are on the right track for thinking about the 2nd one already, lol.

25 January 2013, 06:00 PM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	RIF (Resistance Is Futile) __________________

25 January 2013, 10:34 PM	#23
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,474	I would agree on the DSSD being one that might fit the bill the best: Big, date without the magnifying lens, ceramic.

25 January 2013, 11:33 PM	#24
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	A little bubble is to blingy ?

25 January 2013, 11:37 PM	#25
ticketmaster123 Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Posts: 121	Just don't venture into the Audemars or Patek forums - you may as well kill yourself now.

25 January 2013, 11:39 PM	#26
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,691	The Sub may get bigger soon...ahem, cough, cough...Baselworld. There, I said it... But do not buy yet - wait until Spring to see what Rolex rolls out for a 50th Daytona Anniversary edition. You'd appreciate the Daytona if you cycle for hours... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 January 2013, 11:44 PM	#27
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,704	Welcome! I know you said that you do not like the cyclops and that you wanted a sportier watch. However, to give a bit of colour, why don't you consider a DateJust II? Some dial/numerals combinations are quite stunning! The fact is that if you do not like the cyclops your options are limited to a Black Sub or a DSSD.

26 January 2013, 12:39 AM	#28
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Welcome to the club. Unfortunately, there is no cure but to start looking for another one.

26 January 2013, 08:27 AM	#30
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	30 years for the first one, 25 for the second and less than 2 for the third. Fortunately, I don't like the 6 digit much. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

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