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Today, 12:24 PM | #1 |
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Best rolex companion to an explorer for a two watch pair
Hello everyone
I'm looking for a second and final watch to join my explorer 40mm. I would like it to be a bit sportier and with some colour. The explorer is formal enough for me to wear with suits for work and it also does very well on weekends. But I am going to buy a second watch anyway. I've looked at the Batman gmt, the Rootbeer gmt, the polar explorer 2, the starbucks sub, the green seamaster and a couple of planet oceans. Anyone had similar decisions to make or have any thoughts on which model may best fit my bill? Thanks. |
Today, 12:37 PM | #2 |
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Are you prepared to wear something that isn’t as low key as the Explorer? I ask because once you get used to an Explorer I as a daily, it’s pretty hard to like anything else. It’s light, comfortable and you can wear it without a care in the world.
The only other watch in my collection that comes close is the Explorer II 5-Digit. Out of the ones you mentioned, I’d go with the green sub.
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Today, 12:39 PM | #3 |
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I’m on the same boat as you. Purchased an Explorer 40mm earlier this year and I am now looking for my second watch. I’ve added my self to the list at my local AD for 126710GRNR. Let’s see what the future holds.
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Today, 12:44 PM | #4 |
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A sub would compliment your explorer well.
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Today, 01:04 PM | #5 |
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Have you considered the Tudor Black Bay with the burgundy bezel? I bring this up only because my favorite Rolex is the Explorer 36 and I recently added a Black Bay 54 (at 37mm), which gets just as much wrist time.
Other option - though not sure it meets the "sporty" criteria - would be an OP41 in green. |
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I have Explorers and Sea-Dwellers and I’ve never been happier with my watch array.
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Today, 01:10 PM | #7 |
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One thing to consider is that if you get a watch with a date, then you might start relying on that and miss not having a date on the Explorer. I think a basic Speedy Pro and Explorer would make a great two-watch collection.
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Today, 01:53 PM | #8 |
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Hi, I think that is a very handsome watch but lacking a bit of colour for me. It does have a green hand though doesn't it. Hope you get it soon!
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Today, 02:06 PM | #10 |
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Good point about the date. But I think I would just have to deal with that as every other watch I like has a date. I think the speedmaster is great but basically too similar to the explorer - black white and silver colour scheme.
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Today, 03:10 PM | #11 |
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I got my Explorer II with the polar dial first and added the 40mm Explorer a year later. I find they compliment eachother very well in the collection, opposites in just about everything other than name.
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