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chloebear · 31 December 2016, 03:44 PM

I know that all modern Rolex watches are versatile, but it seems to me that the 39mm Explorer is perhaps the most versatile. It's slightly smaller than the typical 40mm sports Rolex, but slightly larger than the typical dressier 36mm Rolexes. It has the painted coronet and the sports hands like the sports models, but the smooth polished bezel and baton hour markers like the dressier models.

I'm just curious if most people feel this way about the Explorer or is there another that takes the title as most versatile Rolex.

Thanks!

Mike

77T · 31 December 2016, 03:46 PM

I liked the 36mm Explorer better. But you'll get n+1 opinions for n responses methinks...

aussiejoe · 31 December 2016, 03:56 PM

Couldn't agree with you more. My 39mm E1 could easily be an only watch. My GMTIIc gets little to no action these days. It just fits well and is perfectly happy under cuffs during a board meeting, as well as on a perlon NATO during vacations to the beach, and all things in between.

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donut · 31 December 2016, 03:56 PM

The new Explorer I is one of the most versatile Rolex.
Apart from this, it is definitely BLNR, IMO.

japenney · 31 December 2016, 04:03 PM

Any GMT in steel. No contest.

henrylee · 31 December 2016, 04:42 PM

Never been a fan of the E1. It's always looked a bit boring in my opinion. But the BLNR can work anywhere.

droptopman · 31 December 2016, 04:48 PM

Haven't worn a modern Exp 1 but I wore a 1016 and it was very versatile but a touch small. Really should try one of the new models out.
The 1/14060 is one on my list for most versatile.

Steve36Efc · 31 December 2016, 05:55 PM

Of my current trio my it's a close call between the BLNR and 114060

watchmavan · 31 December 2016, 06:03 PM

Agree so much so that I bought one (couldn't afford the company)

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mattty · 31 December 2016, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylee

Never been a fan of the E1. It's always looked a bit boring in my opinion. But the BLNR can work anywhere.

Agree it is boring compared to twisty besels models sub,gmt etc

But I'm beginning to think more is less!

It's a good middle of the road watch that can be worn anywhere.

zama · 31 December 2016, 06:15 PM

Any of them can do anything short of those on leather straps.

DCheeta · 31 December 2016, 07:42 PM

It may very well be the most versatile. I consider it to be the base and foundation of the entire Rolex sport line-up.

Also up for consideration: the GMTIIC LN.

Abdullah71601 · 31 December 2016, 07:46 PM

I own an Explorer and it is versatile. But, I think a WG DJ (116234) is probably the best all around, goes with anything watch.

sgmgolf · 31 December 2016, 11:23 PM

For me it will always be my 16710 with lug holes.....I have all 3 bezel inserts and the lug holes make swapping the bracelet to NATO, Rubber or Leather quite easy and efficient.

HL65 · 31 December 2016, 11:25 PM

I would say BLNR or any GMT for that matter.

Bobby Bushcraft · 31 December 2016, 11:36 PM

Everyone above made valid points I would say Both -- New 2016 Explorer and the GMT

But if you could only have one ....GMT

landroverking · 31 December 2016, 11:42 PM

If functionality weights in I go GMT with Black bezel.

THC · 31 December 2016, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

I would say BLNR or any GMT for that matter.

agree

derekstlmo · 31 December 2016, 11:51 PM

Ss gmt

GregoryZ · 1 January 2017, 12:01 AM

I love the Exp. 1, especially the 36mm, but without the date, makes it less versatile as I would like/need it to be.

chloebear · 1 January 2017, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Bushcraft

Everyone above made valid points I would say Both -- New 2016 Explorer and the GMT

But if you could only have one ....GMT

Wow...Great combo!

natosub · 1 January 2017, 12:16 AM

The new explorer is a beautiful all 'rounder

Goin2drt · 1 January 2017, 12:55 AM

Rather than add to this mess, I really like your black lab. He looks just like ours. Love when they turn up their ears like that.

Whats his name.

brandrea · 1 January 2017, 01:00 AM

Very understated and yes I would agree with others ... The Explorer or any GMT in SS.

Danny83 · 1 January 2017, 01:01 AM

Gmt or Sub C date

1William · 1 January 2017, 01:22 AM

I think that the 114060 is the watch. A classic with modern design and the glide lock bracelet make it the best in my opinion.

mattty · 1 January 2017, 02:17 AM

What a fantastic pair blnr and explorer

sea-dweller · 1 January 2017, 02:17 AM

GMT or Explorer 16570/216570.

Boaters · 1 January 2017, 02:29 AM

Probably my 16710

mtgjr · 1 January 2017, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgmgolf

For me it will always be my 16710 with lug holes.....I have all 3 bezel inserts and the lug holes make swapping the bracelet to NATO, Rubber or Leather quite easy and efficient.

I think you've confused versatility with variety. The 16710 certainly offers maximum variety, but that wasn't the premise of the thread.

31 December 2016, 03:44 PM	#1
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Most Versatile Rolex I know that all modern Rolex watches are versatile, but it seems to me that the 39mm Explorer is perhaps the most versatile. It's slightly smaller than the typical 40mm sports Rolex, but slightly larger than the typical dressier 36mm Rolexes. It has the painted coronet and the sports hands like the sports models, but the smooth polished bezel and baton hour markers like the dressier models. I'm just curious if most people feel this way about the Explorer or is there another that takes the title as most versatile Rolex. Thanks! Mike

31 December 2016, 03:46 PM	#2
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,439	I liked the 36mm Explorer better. But you'll get n+1 opinions for n responses methinks... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

31 December 2016, 04:42 PM	#6
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,222	Never been a fan of the E1. It's always looked a bit boring in my opinion. But the BLNR can work anywhere. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

31 December 2016, 04:48 PM	#7
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Haven't worn a modern Exp 1 but I wore a 1016 and it was very versatile but a touch small. Really should try one of the new models out. The 1/14060 is one on my list for most versatile. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

31 December 2016, 06:15 PM	#11
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Any of them can do anything short of those on leather straps. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

31 December 2016, 03:56 PM	#3
aussiejoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 124	Couldn't agree with you more. My 39mm E1 could easily be an only watch. My GMTIIc gets little to no action these days. It just fits well and is perfectly happy under cuffs during a board meeting, as well as on a perlon NATO during vacations to the beach, and all things in between. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2016, 03:56 PM	#4
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	The new Explorer I is one of the most versatile Rolex. Apart from this, it is definitely BLNR, IMO.

31 December 2016, 04:03 PM	#5
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Any GMT in steel. No contest.

31 December 2016, 05:55 PM	#8
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Of my current trio my it's a close call between the BLNR and 114060

31 December 2016, 06:03 PM	#9
watchmavan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,183	Agree so much so that I bought one (couldn't afford the company) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 December 2016, 07:42 PM	#12
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	It may very well be the most versatile. I consider it to be the base and foundation of the entire Rolex sport line-up. Also up for consideration: the GMTIIC LN.

31 December 2016, 07:46 PM	#13
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	I own an Explorer and it is versatile. But, I think a WG DJ (116234) is probably the best all around, goes with anything watch.

31 December 2016, 11:23 PM	#14
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	For me it will always be my 16710 with lug holes.....I have all 3 bezel inserts and the lug holes make swapping the bracelet to NATO, Rubber or Leather quite easy and efficient.

31 December 2016, 11:25 PM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,707	I would say BLNR or any GMT for that matter. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 December 2016, 11:36 PM	#16
Bobby Bushcraft "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Bobby Location: Phoenix Area Watch: Sea Dweller SD4K Posts: 174	Everyone above made valid points I would say Both -- New 2016 Explorer and the GMT But if you could only have one ....GMT

31 December 2016, 11:42 PM	#17
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	If functionality weights in I go GMT with Black bezel.

31 December 2016, 11:51 PM	#19
derekstlmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Derek Location: st louis Watch: Sd4000 Posts: 518	Ss gmt

1 January 2017, 12:01 AM	#20
GregoryZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: Ohio Watch: 1680 Posts: 341	I love the Exp. 1, especially the 36mm, but without the date, makes it less versatile as I would like/need it to be.

1 January 2017, 12:16 AM	#22
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	The new explorer is a beautiful all 'rounder

1 January 2017, 12:55 AM	#23
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Rather than add to this mess, I really like your black lab. He looks just like ours. Love when they turn up their ears like that. Whats his name.

1 January 2017, 01:00 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 75,969	Very understated and yes I would agree with others ... The Explorer or any GMT in SS.

1 January 2017, 01:01 AM	#25
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,249	Gmt or Sub C date

1 January 2017, 01:22 AM	#26
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,362	I think that the 114060 is the watch. A classic with modern design and the glide lock bracelet make it the best in my opinion.

1 January 2017, 02:17 AM	#27
mattty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: England, UK Posts: 293	What a fantastic pair blnr and explorer

1 January 2017, 02:17 AM	#28
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	GMT or Explorer 16570/216570. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 January 2017, 02:29 AM	#29
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	Probably my 16710

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