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Old 24 March 2022, 05:16 AM   #31
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Old 24 March 2022, 05:26 AM   #32
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Tough question - I think they make a great pair…

Sub for me offers better functionality with date and timing bezel. Explorer is super versatile and I find it more comfortable to wear…

Of the two, I think I’d choose the sub.




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Old 24 March 2022, 05:46 AM   #33
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Of your choices, Sub. The 12 series.

Preferably the LV too


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Old 24 March 2022, 06:24 AM   #34
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Most will say the Sub and that’s a fantastic choice. My brother wears an 114060. I’d take the Explorer every time.



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Old 24 March 2022, 07:22 AM   #35
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Both are great watches and I can’t fault either.
Ideally, being able to have one of each would be my choice.
However if push came to shove, I would keep the Sub.
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Old 24 March 2022, 07:36 AM   #36
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I’d choose the EXP - much more understated.
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Old 24 March 2022, 08:02 AM   #37
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Both are excellent choices for a one and only and daily wear Rolex. IMHO the Exp feels much better and is a bit more under the radar. It’s absolutely an amazing watch. With that being said, I lean towards the Sub as my pick for a o & o.
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Old 24 March 2022, 08:09 AM   #38
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Tough question - I think they make a great pair…

Sub for me offers better functionality with date and timing bezel. Explorer is super versatile and I find it more comfortable to wear…

Of the two, I think I’d choose the sub.




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Old 24 March 2022, 08:49 AM   #39
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I spend 20 year with a 36 Exp,i now have 41 Sub and i don't expect anywhere near the EXP wristime in the future.
I kinda misread it I think... Do you mean that you don't anticipate the Sub getting as much wrist time as the Exp or that you don't anticipate any wrist time for the Exp in the future?
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Old 24 March 2022, 09:00 AM   #40
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As much as I love the Explorer 39mm, it is the classic 36mm Explorer size that is iconic so I would go Submariner.
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Old 24 March 2022, 09:04 AM   #41
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Sub, glidelock is a game changer


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Old 24 March 2022, 09:15 AM   #42
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Sub 114060 or 124060 over the Explorer for me.
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Old 24 March 2022, 09:44 AM   #43
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I’ve owned a 114060 ND Sub and currently own an Explorer 39 mk2 that I wear almost daily. Both great watches but Explorer wins out imo.
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Old 24 March 2022, 09:56 AM   #44
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116600 It’s like a sub, but for adults.
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Old 24 March 2022, 10:10 AM   #45
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Sub date. Not close.
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Old 24 March 2022, 11:14 AM   #46
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I like the sub better but the Explorer dresses up better for more versatility.
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Old 24 March 2022, 11:17 AM   #47
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Of the 2, I'd go Sub. Out of all the Rolex watches in the universe, I'd be stuck between the 16710 and 116688. The 16710 wins by a hair because its so versatile.
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Old 24 March 2022, 11:20 AM   #48
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Sub for me, though I’ve been thinking about getting a 36mm explorer..
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Old 24 March 2022, 02:23 PM   #49
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OK, I refused to pick earlier but because of comfort, weight, size, style and did I say comfort?

The Explorer 214270

and it's not even close!

(I don't mean that but since others are saying that about the Sub, in the interest of fairness...
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Old 24 March 2022, 02:35 PM   #50
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Old 24 March 2022, 02:38 PM   #51
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No question……Sub….
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Old 24 March 2022, 02:45 PM   #52
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The sub - any model, any year. Not just one of the best Rolex ever made, but one of the best watches ever made.
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Old 24 March 2022, 03:30 PM   #53
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Had both , chose the sub
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Old 24 March 2022, 05:44 PM   #54
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The sub is probably my favorite Rolex of all time. But if it was one watch only, probably th explorer. I think its just more versatile.
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Old 24 March 2022, 05:53 PM   #55
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Sub no date vs 39mm Explorer?
- The Sub, because i only would pick the 36mm Explorer over jt. I don't like the 39mm Explorer.
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Old 24 March 2022, 06:19 PM   #56
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Where did you get those watch pouches? Super nice!

https://www.watchpouch.nl

Great service offered by Wesley - I have bought 6 or 7 of these pouches, sometimes as gifts, and they’re always really well done!


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Old 24 March 2022, 06:27 PM   #57
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Old 24 March 2022, 06:33 PM   #58
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Old 24 March 2022, 06:39 PM   #59
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Sub for sure!


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Old 25 March 2022, 12:25 AM   #60
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If you have more than 5 or 6 luxury watches it would be hard for me to not start with these 3. Forced to have just one, definitely the 39mm Explorer...Mk II please.

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