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slimwristy · 1 April 2021, 05:19 PM

Hey guys just want to get a few opinions on this. Do you think current Explorer 1 would be a fair trade for a speedy Tuesday Ultraman?

1William · 1 April 2021, 08:41 PM

It would be in my market. I like the Ultraman and have owned it before and regret letting it go.

rootbeer7 · 1 April 2021, 09:52 PM

personally I was underwhelmed by the Explorer and love my Speedmaster. The Ultraman is a great version. I would do it.

AJMarcus · 1 April 2021, 10:12 PM

Not for me. The Explorer is a true icon.

sensui · 2 April 2021, 01:48 AM

IMO it's not a good trade.... I'd rather have either of those speedies vs a modern explorer.

texasmade · 2 April 2021, 01:55 AM

Slightly tilted in your favor based off of C24 prices for brand new unworn right now. You may want to wait a week to see what Rolex does with the Explorer. If it gets discontinued, your watch could be worth more.

rolehex · 2 April 2021, 02:46 AM

Equal value = equal trade, so yes.

Chester01 · 2 April 2021, 04:18 AM

I would go with the Speedy in this case. I mean the explorer is not as iconic as many make out. The explorer (if it was on Everest) looked very different than the current version and yes Fleming wore one, but Bond wore the sub. The explorer is behind the sub and gmt as far as i am concerned regarding the rolex "icon" standing.

AJMarcus · 2 April 2021, 06:40 AM

OP, suggest you post this also on the Rolex side of TRF.

BNA/LION · 2 April 2021, 06:42 AM

Not for me personally...

samson66 · 2 April 2021, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmade

Slightly tilted in your favor based off of C24 prices for brand new unworn right now. You may want to wait a week to see what Rolex does with the Explorer. If it gets discontinued, your watch could be worth more.

Excellent point on the Explorer. Folks are saying about to be discontinued

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SPMN · 2 April 2021, 07:49 AM

I don't spend a ton of time over on the Rolex side of the forum anymore, but I'm shocked to hear the Explorer may be discontinued. I would have to imagine it's just being released with an updated movement. I doubt that would cause the price on older models to increase substantially.

I personally prefer the Ultraman, and think it's a far better long-term investment if that kind of thing is important to you.

AJMarcus · 2 April 2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Excellent point on the Explorer. Folks are saying about to be discontinued

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I don’t think it will be discontinued. Upgraded perhaps to the newer movement and a tweak or two. Either way it may certainly increase the value of the previous models simply because that’s what happens. That’s why IMO it’s never smart to trade a Rolex sports model unless it is for an upgrade to another sports Rolex.

slimwristy · 3 April 2021, 04:37 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm also yet to see an Ultraman in person, I hope it's as good as the photos and wears as well as the Explorer does... time will tell and great idea on waiting for the latest Rolex news drop!

Stevec14 · 3 April 2021, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by slimwristy

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm also yet to see an Ultraman in person, I hope it's as good as the photos and wears as well as the Explorer does... time will tell and great idea on waiting for the latest Rolex news drop!

Yeah, no harm in waiting although I suspect it the explorer 2 that’s getting the changes this time.

A lot on this trade depends on what you have in your collection and what you want. Do you want a manual winder compared to an auto, do you have other watches for water as you won’t want to get this particularly wet and do you like straps/NATO’s as this has no bracelet (albeit you can buy one).

Money wise, I make this near enough a straight trade in today’s environment. Obvs that might change depending on next week.

Me, I’d have the speedy here of the two if a straight choice.

slimwristy · 8 April 2021, 01:49 AM

Thanks again guys.. who knew the 39mm Explorer was gonna discontinue like that?! I would've also expected an increase in size opposed to the drop to 36mm.

motiontimers · 26 May 2021, 03:47 PM

The trade is fair, Ultraman is a good one, Go for it.

DJ2020 · 26 May 2021, 09:20 PM

I would much rather have the speedy. I don't buy watches for investment purposes. But even if you did it's still a fair trade.

77T · 26 May 2021, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by slimwristy

Thanks again guys.. who knew the 39mm Explorer was gonna discontinue like that?! I would've also expected an increase in size opposed to the drop to 36mm.

Been a while since you asked about the trade - did you do it, or skip it?

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bonovox · 27 May 2021, 07:41 AM

I would go for it. I've owned an ST Ultraman since it's debut and enjoy it a lot. You probably won't want to wear it on either of the straps it comes with. I picked up an Omega Speedmaster bracelet for it and it wears great on that, as well as some select straps that look good on it. No doubt the explorer is a classic, but I see a lot of upside to the Ultraman in terms of just being a great, fun, and very enjoyable watch.

daveo5 · 27 May 2021, 08:11 AM

Had an Explor 1. Really didn’t do anything after a year or so. Sold it and bought a Sub Date.

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PBJ1925 · 27 May 2021, 05:14 PM

In the ballpark. If you enjoy / want the Speedy more, go for it.

Haveapair · 31 May 2021, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimwristy

Hey guys just want to get a few opinions on this. Do you think current Explorer 1 would be a fair trade for a speedy Tuesday Ultraman?

The ultraman is a cool omega, the explorer is a lower model Rolex. Keep the ultraman and just buy a Rolex GMT instead. Now you're talkin. Don;t trade

fatderek · 8 June 2021, 07:31 PM

I can't trade my Explorer for Ultraman, I love my Explorer.

1 April 2021, 05:19 PM	#1
slimwristy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: UK Posts: 96	Is this a fair trade Hey guys just want to get a few opinions on this. Do you think current Explorer 1 would be a fair trade for a speedy Tuesday Ultraman?

1 April 2021, 09:52 PM	#3
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1 April 2021, 08:41 PM	#2
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,623	It would be in my market. I like the Ultraman and have owned it before and regret letting it go.

1 April 2021, 10:12 PM	#4
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	Not for me. The Explorer is a true icon.

2 April 2021, 01:48 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	IMO it's not a good trade.... I'd rather have either of those speedies vs a modern explorer.

2 April 2021, 01:55 AM	#6
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,381	Slightly tilted in your favor based off of C24 prices for brand new unworn right now. You may want to wait a week to see what Rolex does with the Explorer. If it gets discontinued, your watch could be worth more.

2 April 2021, 02:46 AM	#7
rolehex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,444	Equal value = equal trade, so yes.

2 April 2021, 04:18 AM	#8
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I would go with the Speedy in this case. I mean the explorer is not as iconic as many make out. The explorer (if it was on Everest) looked very different than the current version and yes Fleming wore one, but Bond wore the sub. The explorer is behind the sub and gmt as far as i am concerned regarding the rolex "icon" standing.

2 April 2021, 06:40 AM	#9
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	OP, suggest you post this also on the Rolex side of TRF.

2 April 2021, 07:49 AM	#12
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	I don't spend a ton of time over on the Rolex side of the forum anymore, but I'm shocked to hear the Explorer may be discontinued. I would have to imagine it's just being released with an updated movement. I doubt that would cause the price on older models to increase substantially. I personally prefer the Ultraman, and think it's a far better long-term investment if that kind of thing is important to you.

3 April 2021, 04:37 PM	#14
slimwristy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: UK Posts: 96	Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm also yet to see an Ultraman in person, I hope it's as good as the photos and wears as well as the Explorer does... time will tell and great idea on waiting for the latest Rolex news drop!

8 April 2021, 01:49 AM	#16
slimwristy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: UK Posts: 96	Thanks again guys.. who knew the 39mm Explorer was gonna discontinue like that?! I would've also expected an increase in size opposed to the drop to 36mm.

26 May 2021, 03:47 PM	#17
motiontimers Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Barry Location: USA Posts: 59	The trade is fair, Ultraman is a good one, Go for it.

27 May 2021, 07:41 AM	#20
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,445	I would go for it. I've owned an ST Ultraman since it's debut and enjoy it a lot. You probably won't want to wear it on either of the straps it comes with. I picked up an Omega Speedmaster bracelet for it and it wears great on that, as well as some select straps that look good on it. No doubt the explorer is a classic, but I see a lot of upside to the Ultraman in terms of just being a great, fun, and very enjoyable watch.

27 May 2021, 08:11 AM	#21
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,336	Had an Explor 1. Really didn’t do anything after a year or so. Sold it and bought a Sub Date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 May 2021, 05:14 PM	#22
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,312	In the ballpark. If you enjoy / want the Speedy more, go for it.

8 June 2021, 07:31 PM	#24
fatderek Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: IA Posts: 64	I can't trade my Explorer for Ultraman, I love my Explorer.

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