Explorer II - 226570 or 2 other watches?

[Smobews]

Originally Posted by Bobcat Sig

Exp II Polar FTW!




And paired with a Sub or Sub Date, you have an excellent two watch collection.

I bought the Saddleback Water Bag Duffle. It's the Rolex of hand made leather!!!

[Sub24541]

Originally Posted by mikele00

Hello all,

This is my first post in the forum so I thank you for the responses beforehand.

A bit of background inf, last "serious watch" I bought was in 2004, the Date Submariner, now I am considering buying a new one to celebrate my second daughter's birth.

I am torn between the Explorer 2, Polar or Black, not sure still which color although I think the Polar it's winning so far, or, and this is when it becomes a difficult choice, looking at current market prices and the waiting list factor, that did not exist before, I am thinking if it would not a wiser option instead of going for the Explorer, to buy a Speedmaster and a Tudor GMT, I know they are completely different watches but cost wise it will be cheaper and I like both of the models. My idea is to build a collection slowly, so far I have the Sub, the Omega SMP 2264.50 a Porsche Design, 2 Tag heuer F1( classic), and a Cartier Tank.

So if there are any owners of the 3 watches mentioned, what is your experience, what would you do in the same scenario?

Thank you

You have exquisite taste! I have a 16800 Sub I acquired nearly three decades ago and have added a Speedmaster 3861 Hesalite, Tudor GMT, and Explorer II recently.
You don’t say whether buying those other choices might help you to be offered the Rolex sooner.
The Tudor is nice but the Explorer II is steps ahead. I love the history of the Moonwatch and that is why I went with the Hesalite version.
Get the Omega (and try for a discount) now and wait for the Explorer.

[Ksbi]

The Exp II is a no brainer

[Lamontsanders]

Explorer II hands down. I prefer the white after owning both.

[MJ EXPLORER]

This is a heck of a difficult question....My initial thought was wait for the Explorer II - black or white are both amazing. One of the best watches ever made. I wore one for years and regret parting with mine...but I'm on the list for another one. In the interim I picked up the new Speedmaster Professional (hesalite) and I've been blown away with this watch.

My recommendation...get on the list for a Polar Explorer II, then go pick up a Speedy. Submariner, Polar Explorer II and a Speedy would be a killer trio.

[MJ EXPLORER]

Originally Posted by Sub24541

You have exquisite taste! I have a 16800 Sub I acquired nearly three decades ago and have added a Speedmaster 3861 Hesalite, Tudor GMT, and Explorer II recently.
You don’t say whether buying those other choices might help you to be offered the Rolex sooner.
The Tudor is nice but the Explorer II is steps ahead. I love the history of the Moonwatch and that is why I went with the Hesalite version.
Get the Omega (and try for a discount) now and wait for the Explorer.

Awesome collection! I picked up my Speedy a couple of months ago and got 10% off and no tax. It felt like a bargain at full retail.

[rmwill]

At one point i owned all 3, but recently sold the Tudor. The Speedy and GMT were no substitute for my Polar. In fact after the Moonswatch debacle, I have not worn the Speedy again. Probably gifting it to my daughter.

[Deep18]

Go Explorer II and call it a day. I’d rather have one great piece than a couple good ones. The Exp II polar is one of my favorite references.

[GrantD]

Explorer all the way,I have the GMT and although it’s a great watch it’s not in the same league. Tried an omega once, meh

[173rdabn]

Go for the Explorer II. I've had Black and currently wear Polar. Either one is great.

[CarlOver]

Explorer II is an excellent watch. The black and white dials are very different. Considering many watches have dark dial options the polar dial was a no brainer.

[amphr1]

Isn't the alternative to the Explorer II the Tudor BB Pro? Personally I would say to add the moonwatch is a no-brainer. But I'm not feeling the Tudor GMT. Maybe the speedmaster + the Tudor Pro. But if you are going to associate the watch with a life event, i feel like it should be 1 watch and not 2. So I'd still go with a Rolex Explorer all things being equal. Second choice would be either just the speedmaster or just the Tudor Pro, i think you'll be happy either way. For the Rolex, don't settle for the color. You have to try it on your wrist. There are exhibition models in an AD somewhere, you just have to look for it.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Buy what you really want, don’t fall into a logic trap and settle.

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by mikele00

Hello all,

This is my first post in the forum so I thank you for the responses beforehand.

A bit of background inf, last "serious watch" I bought was in 2004, the Date Submariner, now I am considering buying a new one to celebrate my second daughter's birth.

I am torn between the Explorer 2, Polar or Black, not sure still which color although I think the Polar it's winning so far, or, and this is when it becomes a difficult choice, looking at current market prices and the waiting list factor, that did not exist before, I am thinking if it would not a wiser option instead of going for the Explorer, to buy a Speedmaster and a Tudor GMT, I know they are completely different watches but cost wise it will be cheaper and I like both of the models. My idea is to build a collection slowly, so far I have the Sub, the Omega SMP 2264.50 a Porsche Design, 2 Tag heuer F1( classic), and a Cartier Tank.

So if there are any owners of the 3 watches mentioned, what is your experience, what would you do in the same scenario?

Thank you

You are a slow and deliberate collector and this is to mark a very special occasion. Go Explorer II, even if you need to go grey.

I'm starting to see mint condition black dial last gens trade for LESS than MSRP+sales tax. If you don't mind preowned, this maybe the way to go.

Otherwise, just be patient, I think these may come down to around MSRP+Tax plus a very small premium in grey market for BNIB.

[GGGMT]

I own speedy and 214270 polar and BB58 (not gmt)

Easy choice. Easy.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

I own speedy and 214270 polar and BB58 (not gmt)

Easy choice. Easy.


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[Bladeshot]

Don’t settle. That’s my experience. It costs more to go back and get what you really want, every time. Choose wisely.