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Old 19 June 2017, 04:40 AM   #1
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Which of these 5 Steel Rolex is more desirable? Rank yours

Based on your choice, how would you rank these Rolexes rank in desirability?

Steel Submariner, Explorer 1 39mm, Explorer II 40mm, Rolex Milgauss (Z Blue), Rolex Airking 40mm

Heres how I rank them
1. Submariner
2. Explorer II
3. Blue Milgauss
4. Explorer 39mm
5. Air king

Please share your rankings and thoughts below
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Old 19 June 2017, 04:51 AM   #2
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Mine would be:
1. Milgauss
2. Explorer II (polar)
3. Explorer 39
4. Sub
5. Air King
This is my opinion based on aesthetics alone.
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Old 19 June 2017, 04:51 AM   #3
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Tough call between the sub and the exp 39 since I like both watches equally; both tool watches as they can be also worn with a suit especially the sub. I cannot say the same for the rest. Sorry, but not fan of any of the 3 remaining.
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:20 AM   #4
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:22 AM   #5
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1 - Sub
2 - Air King

The rest aren't on my radar. Air King has the same case with anti-magnetic properties as the Milgauss, and is better looking and cheaper too.
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:22 AM   #6
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Ex1
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Nailed it
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:24 AM   #7
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Tough call between the sub and the exp 39 since I like both watches equally; both tool watches as they can be also worn with a suit especially the sub. I cannot say the same for the rest. Sorry, but not fan of any of the 3 remaining.
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:24 AM   #8
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sub
AK (new model)
exp II
Ex I
milgauss

Why no GMT II? I would have put that first or at least joint top!!
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:53 AM   #9
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:56 AM   #10
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:57 AM   #11
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Old 19 June 2017, 05:59 AM   #12
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If I didn't already have a GMT II, my first pick would be the white Explorer II. Otherwise, I'd go with the black SubC. The others leave me totally cold.

I still travel Internationally and the dual time zone is useful.
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:01 AM   #13
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Sub
Exp1
Exp11
AK new model
Milguass

I prefer to wear the Sub but for me the Exp1 is the more versatile from its better fit to its suitability for formal with suit & tie to in the hills situations etc.
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:04 AM   #14
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:13 AM   #15
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Steel Submariner, Explorer 1 39mm, Explorer II 40mm, Rolex Milgauss (Z Blue), Rolex Airking 40mm
Explorer 1
Air king
Explorer 2
Sub
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:17 AM   #16
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Wait, what's the question
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:19 AM   #17
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1. Submariner/ Explorer I ( tie)
2. Explorer II
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:26 AM   #18
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Sub
Exp1
Exp11
AK new model
Milguass

This is the correct answer.

But, replace the Z-blue by the GV, and I'd move the GV to 2nd.
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:33 AM   #19
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Wow not for me.
My list
SS Daytona
GMT
Sub
Exp II
Exp
I know you wanted your list ranked, but any list that doesn't include a GMT or Daytona just isn't right.
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:36 AM   #20
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:39 AM   #21
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EXP
EXP2
Milguass
AK
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Old 19 June 2017, 06:40 AM   #22
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for me

1. Explorer II
2. Explorer
3. Sub
4. Air King
5. Milgauss
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:06 AM   #23
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Steel only? Have to vote for the only model with a gold option - Sub.
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:13 AM   #24
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:13 AM   #25
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For me, it would have to be as follows:

1. Air king
2. Explorer II
3. Submariner
4. Blue Milgauss
5. Explorer 39mm
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:13 AM   #26
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:32 AM   #27
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Mine would be:

1. Sub
2. Explorer II
3. Explorer 39mm
4. Milgauss
5. Air King
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:41 AM   #28
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1. Sub
2. Exp I
3. Exp II
4. Milguass
5. Air King


If they'd make a few small tweaks the Air King could easily slide up to #3. I like the little hits of color on it and I can get over the mix match of hour/minute numbers. What I can't get over is the utter lack of lume but for the 12 o'clock marker. If those 3/6/9 markers had been the lumed ones from the new ExpI then the Air King would rank much higher for me.
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:51 AM   #29
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Gotta add Sea-Dweller to the top.
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Old 19 June 2017, 07:58 AM   #30
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