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R Douglas · 27 May 2016, 10:18 AM

Other than the dials, is there any difference between the two ?

johneh · 27 May 2016, 10:22 AM

Clasp is different too. OP39 doesn't have the easy link clasp or flip lock.

japenney · 27 May 2016, 10:31 AM

The main difference is the explorer is better

. It also appears a bit bigger to me in person.

visualplane · 27 May 2016, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johneh

Clasp is different too. OP39 doesn't have the easy link clasp or flip lock.

Yeah, the clasp on the OP39 is weak sauce.

cop414 · 27 May 2016, 10:51 AM

Dial, hands and clasp are all different.

Jake B · 27 May 2016, 11:00 AM

...and the case is brushed. So, dial, hands, case, clasp are all different.

fskywalker · 27 May 2016, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johneh

clasp is different too. Op39 doesn't have the easy link clasp or flip lock.

x2

zein21 · 27 May 2016, 11:55 AM

What type of person you are ? One watch man ? Or collectors of many watch ? If you looking for a watch that suit you for long time ( one watch man ), go for ex1, i've been thru your situation. I tend to look at 39 op dark rhodium, in a photo it looks more dark n black a way cooler than black dial of ex1. But after i tried both of them, the 39 op is way too classy and the color is not the same as in photo which i think makes me feel like older than i really am. But the ex1 is really catch my eye.. Sporty and can be use wether you're at 20 or 50++ years old. Just try for yourself and decide..

Jack T · 27 May 2016, 12:37 PM

^^^Huh?

YoureTerrific · 27 May 2016, 12:43 PM

All newer Oyster Perpetuals and Datejusts have domed bezels while the Explorer's is angled and flat. The difference in profiles would be something like the image below. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

masyv6 · 27 May 2016, 12:51 PM

Besides case diameter and the name of the brand are the same, nearly everything else is different.

zdeckich · 27 May 2016, 01:33 PM

same movement I believe.

subtona · 27 May 2016, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoureTerrific

All newer Oyster Perpetuals and Datejusts have domed bezels while the Explorer's is angled and flat. The difference in profiles would be something like the image below. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Best images in the thread so far.

YoureTerrific · 27 May 2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Best images in the thread so far.

I made those images because that's one thing about the newer DJs that bother me and create a less sporty, more bloated look. They're still amazing and I may get one soon, but I prefer the older bezels. That's one place the Explorer still wins.

PatagoniaDan · 27 May 2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

^^^Huh?

Man for some reason this made me LOL so hard...literally spit out my drink

zein21 · 28 May 2016, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

^^^Huh?

I'm so sorry english is not my main language.. i want to say Ex1 is better if you only want 1 watch for the entire of your life. Cause you can wear it in any occasion. And for the OP 39 imho, it is too formal and for old people.

I just trying to explain it, but i don't want to hurt those who like the OP 39.

zein21 · 28 May 2016, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PatagoniaDan

Man for some reason this made me LOL so hard...literally spit out my drink

Intelligence people tend to be sarcastic. Yes i make mistakes and truly sorry. I'm very thankful for both of you, i'm going to try to explain things better :)

YoureTerrific · 28 May 2016, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zein21

I'm so sorry english is not my main language.. i want to say Ex1 is better if you only want 1 watch for the entire of your life. Cause you can wear it in any occasion. And for the OP 39 imho, it is too formal and for old people.

I just trying to explain it, but i don't want to hurt those who like the OP 39.

If you could only have one for your entire life then the Explorer. Colored dials look great but can go out of style. Black and white never do. Besides, as mentioned above, it's more iconic, more comfortable, and IMO better looking.

(I adore the OPs, though)

Photos: https://www.instagram.com/youreterrific1/

zein21 · 28 May 2016, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoureTerrific

If you could only have one for your entire life then the Explorer. Colored dials look great but can go out of style. Black and white never do. Besides, as mentioned above, it's more iconic, more comfortable, and IMO better looking.

(I adore the OPs, though)

Photos: https://www.instagram.com/youreterrific1/

You describe it very well.. :)
May this photo help describe it visually.

27 May 2016, 10:18 AM	#1
R Douglas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Springfield Pa Watch: 114060 Posts: 234	39mm OP vs Explorer 1 Other than the dials, is there any difference between the two ?

27 May 2016, 10:22 AM	#2
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	Clasp is different too. OP39 doesn't have the easy link clasp or flip lock. __________________ instagram: jaschtag

27 May 2016, 10:51 AM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,115	Dial, hands and clasp are all different. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

27 May 2016, 11:00 AM	#6
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	...and the case is brushed. So, dial, hands, case, clasp are all different. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

27 May 2016, 12:37 PM	#9
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	^^^Huh? __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

27 May 2016, 10:31 AM	#3
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	The main difference is the explorer is better . It also appears a bit bigger to me in person.

27 May 2016, 11:55 AM	#8
zein21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Earth Watch: Exp 214270 Posts: 20	What type of person you are ? One watch man ? Or collectors of many watch ? If you looking for a watch that suit you for long time ( one watch man ), go for ex1, i've been thru your situation. I tend to look at 39 op dark rhodium, in a photo it looks more dark n black a way cooler than black dial of ex1. But after i tried both of them, the 39 op is way too classy and the color is not the same as in photo which i think makes me feel like older than i really am. But the ex1 is really catch my eye.. Sporty and can be use wether you're at 20 or 50++ years old. Just try for yourself and decide..

27 May 2016, 12:51 PM	#11
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Besides case diameter and the name of the brand are the same, nearly everything else is different.

27 May 2016, 01:33 PM	#12
zdeckich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Zak Location: Fort Worth, TX Watch: Rolex 114300 Posts: 290	same movement I believe.

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