Explorer 1 or Speedmaster

[Tower7]

Speedmaster. The explorer doesn’t really do much for me but I love the iconic look of the moon watch.

[RazorD]

Originally Posted by Justinmg

If those were my choices I’d pick the explorer, but if it was between those and the hesalite version, I pick the moon watch

Same here. No a bad option either way. You’re picking between great watches imo.

[River]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Sold my Explorer I ... kept my Speedmaster Pro.

Sold both miss my explorer


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[Brny11]

Need more detail about your thinking.

I was with a top seller last week and actually contemplated the same. He said the speedy will be crap on second hand market. Cool watch to add but don’t flip for it. Exp (like most Rolex) will retain value and possibly even appreciate a bit.

Speedy is a bit less practical with with less water resistance and manual wind (not a big deal to most). It is a bit more interesting to look at. The Exp is as simple as it gets. Still a beauty but understated beauty (possibly boring).

If I had to pick one, Explorer. If I had a Sub or GMT, or other sports Rolex, and was adding an Exp or speedy, it is a draw.

Can’t go wrong. Exp will be more liquid. Both super iconic. Speedy a bit more interesting.

[cardiel]

In the same boat as the OP......I have the funds to purchase my first Rolex, and my heart is set on an Explorer. But the Speedy Pro intrigues me......I was born just after the moon landings and was named Neil.....so I feel I really should have a so called Moonwatch.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Brny11

the speedy will be crap on second hand market

Who cares?

I forgot we were buying watches to flip and make money. People need to stop focusing on money so much. I get it, you don't want to spend 5000-10k-20k and lose +50% on it. You buy something because you love it.

[Buzzlite]

If you can buy a speedmaster moon second hand even ones very new and you won't lose money on it. Buy at full rrp and you will.

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[The Libertine]

Explorer!!!

[Brny11]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Who cares?



I forgot we were buying watches to flip and make money. People need to stop focusing on money so much. I get it, you don't want to spend 5000-10k-20k and lose +50% on it. You buy something because you love it.

Agreed. However, it is important to some people and it is a fact which can be disregarded if not relevant to you. When someone starts a “this vs that” thread, is it wrong to point out a fact?


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[sickened1]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Explorer!!!

Same here.

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[DoctorA]

Speedmaster gets my vote

[mistercoach32]

I had a Speedmaster for 4 months and just got rid of it today for a Hulk so I'd go for the Exp1. Nice watch and thought I'd love it, but it didn't do it for me at all.

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by David cote

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That's a great photo.

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[zengineer]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

This thread is like the Twilight Zone. Every response seems to be predicated on the thread title. No one is responding to OP's actual question. Has anyone read his post? He's not asking which watch members prefer. He's asking about availability, as well as customs issues.

OP, you didn't say where in the US you're visiting, so we can't give you location-specific availability. Generally, you will have a much easier time sourcing a Speedmaster than any stainless steel sport Rolex, Explorer included. Any decent Omega AD should have Speedies in the case to view, although whether or not they will have the specific model you have in mind is another question. SS sport Rolexes are in very short supply worldwide, although the Explorer is a bit easier to obtain than something like a stainless Submariner or GMT. Still, the odds of walking into an AD and finding an Explorer sitting in the case are slim.

Perhaps if you say where you're going to be (beyond Schipol), people familiar with those areas can give you some specific recommendations of places to look.

I have no comment but just wanted you to know someone read your post.

[dave023]

speedy

[starg]

Speedy all the way, i would prefer it over the ExpI

[MrWhy]

Recent addition. Love it!


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[David cote]

Originally Posted by Rogdogg

That's a great photo.

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Thank you


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[Robbyman]

Originally Posted by MrWhy

Recent addition. Love it!


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Had it, sold it. Nice but it wore to small for me.

[MP5]

Originally Posted by GTS Dean

The EX-1 is just too plain for me. Is it handsome, rugged, understated, and a Rolex? Yes. But, it is just such a plain watch.

The Speedy with display back is an outstanding watch. A lot of folks prefer the hesalite crystal to the sapphire.

Here is a comparison of the hesalite crystal, and the "sapphire sandwich" front & back.

I really like the "And Only" but I look at the face 99% of the time. I think your pic is overly flattering to the Sapphire and I have to slightly disagree with a previous poster that stated the optical clarity was better on the Sapphire. I think the fuzzy halo significantly changes the character of the watch. Having said that We are arguing rims on a Ferrari and its just a fantastic watch regardless.