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14 November 2017, 03:45 AM | #1 |
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Sport watch for every day... max 40mm
I'm stuck ! I have a 39 mm OP Blue dial - love it ! Almost too much to wear every day
Also have a Tudor Black bay blue ... The Sub no date would be a good choice but I have tried it on several times and find it just too large for me The black bay is a tad large but wearable / sub is just bigger I'd like to stay in the current line up - Thought abut the Explorer ? It's in the running but something about it has not clicked What else should be in the running ?.... I'd like to stay with Rolex |
14 November 2017, 03:49 AM | #2 |
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IMHO an Explorer 2 16570 either black face or a polar. I have both and collectively they are by far my favourite watches ahead of both of my subs.
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14 November 2017, 03:50 AM | #3 |
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If a 40mm Sub is too big (maxi case) try an older 5 digit Sub, GMT ll or an Explorer ll also 5 digit 40mm.
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14 November 2017, 03:52 AM | #4 |
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Sport watch for every day... max 40mm
If you think the sub wears too big go with a steel daytona. They wear smaller. Or maybe a 16710. Both of those are perfect daily wears. And both will retain their value well should you get tired of them.
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14 November 2017, 03:54 AM | #5 |
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14 November 2017, 04:04 AM | #6 |
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Yep 16570, have a look at some online videos or better still of course try and get to put one on your wrist before discounting it. Pictures don't do it justice and it is very comfortable on
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14 November 2017, 04:04 AM | #7 |
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5 digit Sub might work
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14 November 2017, 04:07 AM | #8 |
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I think the 39mm Explorer would be right up your alley
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14 November 2017, 04:27 AM | #9 |
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The older subs have narrower lugs and would fit well but looking for newer watch just to be headache free
full disclosure - just received a 116000 - 36 mm silver face - wears larger than most 36 mm [ which is good ] - it is also too nice for my daily wear Just got done unloading a furniture truck , now I'm back at desk ready for sales I end up wearing a Squale 20 atmos[ sub homage ] most days , not worried if it gets beat up Explorer ll flies under the radar - I'll check it out My Daughter just bought an Explorer 1 to give her fiance on their wedding day I was instrumental in that choice and feel awkward getting the same |
14 November 2017, 04:32 AM | #10 |
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5 digit sub or Daytona.
Believe me, buy right and they are bullet proof don't worry about the age. Equally a 5 digit exp II would be great. |
14 November 2017, 04:33 AM | #11 |
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You should definitely try on the GMT 16710. So comfortable, and adds a bit of colour so you don't tire of it.
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14 November 2017, 04:36 AM | #12 |
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This one, but not the one from my wrist
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14 November 2017, 04:40 AM | #13 |
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14 November 2017, 05:35 AM | #15 |
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Go with the sub!
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14 November 2017, 05:40 AM | #16 |
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14 November 2017, 07:19 AM | #17 |
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Please try on a 5 digit sub/gmt before giving up on them.
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14 November 2017, 07:49 AM | #18 |
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I bought a 16710 GMT Pepsi for this exact purpose. As a daily watch I can wear to do anything in- swim, fix stuff, go to work, etc. An explorer II is also a great choice, but I find the GMT's more interesting due to the rotatable bezel, and the ability to swap insert.
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14 November 2017, 08:02 AM | #19 |
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I think you should stick with your OP, IMO. It's a great daily wearer...my wife has worn hers nearly every single day since Christmas of last year.
Sounds like nothing else really fits the bill. And...why force it? |
14 November 2017, 09:07 AM | #20 |
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You could always go in a different direction and add an Omega Speedmaster to your collection. Available in 38mm, 39mm, 40mm, 42mm, and 44.25mm.
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14 November 2017, 09:12 AM | #21 |
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Sub or GMT I lean to the sub cuz I don't care for the PCL's
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14 November 2017, 09:45 AM | #22 |
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Explorer (I) is a good choice as is the Datejust. They should both fit you nicely.
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14 November 2017, 09:52 AM | #23 |
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How about a beautiful Yacht Master?
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14 November 2017, 10:26 AM | #25 |
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I would suggest looking at a tudor ranger, I have a sub and a milgauss and my ranger is the perfect work/tool watch. Once I saw it and tried it on I was hooked and still am. There's just something about it for me, I know it's a keeper.
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14 November 2017, 10:28 AM | #26 |
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The 41mm Black Bay wears like a 43 for me for some reason
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My Black Bay to me wears much bigger than my SubC. If you want to stay with the current lineup and not look into 5 digits, I think you're options with the OP, Explorer I, Daytona, BB36, DJ36. Also look into the North Flag and Air King. I find that without the rotating bezels like on the Subs, GMTs, Black Bays, etc. The watches look and feel smaller.
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14 November 2017, 10:40 AM | #29 |
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daytona or gmt ii imho
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14 November 2017, 12:09 PM | #30 |
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I would definitely suggest Explorer 1 but since it has not clicked with you, try stainless steel Datejust.
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