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Jay Tee · 8 April 2013, 01:58 AM

Sorry for the long-winded reply... Went to an AD last week to browse. The Explorer I wasn't really on my radar until I took a close look at one. There is something about it, the proportions (maybe not the short hands) and the way it looks a feels on the wrist that immediately made me want to get one. It's understated but beautiful. If I only had only one watch in my collection it would probably be the Exp I, just nudging out the 114060.

If I had 2 watches, the DSSD would be the second!

submariner66 · 8 April 2013, 02:12 AM

The explore is going to be more like your old air king so if you like the ak move into an explorer 1

aprasert · 8 April 2013, 02:19 AM

Sd

bottom of the ninth · 8 April 2013, 02:25 AM

SD hands down

Cabaiguan · 8 April 2013, 02:26 AM

The proportions on the 39mm Explorer are off to me. SD wins this one, IMO.

MaxCargo · 8 April 2013, 06:54 AM

SD

expat1 · 8 April 2013, 07:15 AM

sea dweller - duh!

drjfc62 · 8 April 2013, 08:23 AM

Agree that it's a tough call because they're very different looks, so it's a matter of the look you are seeking. My preference is for the SD look, but I do like the Explorer almost as much. Good luck with your decision!

runner1 · 8 April 2013, 10:18 AM

Thanks TRF for all your input. I did not look into the Sub because IMHO to common. Still tough decision...

Rashid.bk · 8 April 2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runner1

Thanks TRF for all your input. I did not look into the Sub because IMHO to common. Still tough decision...

even with the sub in the mix, I'd still go SD, unless it's a subc, then maybe.....I'd choose that one overall. It will be the more common of the bunch though.
SD.

AnnemarieGirl · 8 April 2013, 11:51 AM

Love the older 36mm explorer, especially the model that was around in 2010 with the updated movement and clasp but still the 36mm case. Wasn't around for long before the update to 39mm. When I tried on the latter at release I was disappointed to find it an odd fit on my wrist. Others are saying it compliments any wrist but this was not the case for me. I had a 36mm on hold but didn't buy it and bought the Daytona instead. Often think back and wish I had bought the Explorer, oh well. So, my vote goes for an old 36mm model Explorer! Both are nice watches though so follow your heart, I didn't! AM.

amvd · 8 April 2013, 12:37 PM

Sd

rwolfhaus123 · 8 April 2013, 12:59 PM

sd, you can always find a exp...

Watchmutt · 8 April 2013, 01:10 PM

Sd

Kanger · 8 April 2013, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnnemarieGirl

Love the older 36mm explorer, especially the model that was around in 2010 with the updated movement and clasp but still the 36mm case. Wasn't around for long before the update to 39mm. When I tried on the latter at release I was disappointed to find it an odd fit on my wrist. Others are saying it compliments any wrist but this was not the case for me. I had a 36mm on hold but didn't buy it and bought the Daytona instead. Often think back and wish I had bought the Explorer, oh well. So, my vote goes for an old 36mm model Explorer! Both are nice watches though so follow your heart, I didn't! AM.

Very interesting could you elaborate on the movement and clasp?

Z-Sub · 8 April 2013, 01:32 PM

SD all the way. But that's just me

U5512 · 8 April 2013, 02:41 PM

SD for me.

afc1 · 8 April 2013, 02:50 PM

It depends on personal style but for me it would be the Sea Dweller hands down.

Lew Archer · 8 April 2013, 03:00 PM

If you want to really change up the look from your Air King, and don't mind purchasing a used (aka, pre-owned, pre-loved) watch, go with the Sea Dweller.

If you want to continue to own a watch with elegant simplicity, or if you really prefer a brand new watch, buy the Explorer.

I have an Explorer and a Sub...love both. If I just had one, though, it would be the Sub. I suspect the same would hold true if I had the Explorer and the Sea-dweller. There's just something about a dive watch...

On the other hand, that Explorer really is an elegant watch, and yet a sports watch too.

This is why I don't own ONE watch...Thank God.

busytimmy · 8 April 2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlinboy

Two totally different looks/size/heft on these watches.

You really need to try them both and decide for yourself which one works best for you.

This could be the answer to just about every "Which one should I buy?" thread that has ever, or will ever exist.

tonelar · 8 April 2013, 03:29 PM

Green Sub or SD

dan5 · 9 April 2013, 10:24 AM

explorer

8 April 2013, 02:25 AM	#34
bottom of the ninth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Trent Location: Good old IOWA Watch: Daytona Black Posts: 1,255	SD hands down __________________ "Baseball? It's just a game-as simple as a ball and bat. Yet, as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It's a sport, business- and sometimes even religion." Ernie Harwell

8 April 2013, 02:26 AM	#35
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	The proportions on the 39mm Explorer are off to me. SD wins this one, IMO. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

8 April 2013, 06:54 AM	#36
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	SD __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

8 April 2013, 01:32 PM	#46
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	SD all the way. But that's just me __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

8 April 2013, 02:50 PM	#48
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	It depends on personal style but for me it would be the Sea Dweller hands down. __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

8 April 2013, 01:58 AM	#31
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 293	Sorry for the long-winded reply... Went to an AD last week to browse. The Explorer I wasn't really on my radar until I took a close look at one. There is something about it, the proportions (maybe not the short hands) and the way it looks a feels on the wrist that immediately made me want to get one. It's understated but beautiful. If I only had only one watch in my collection it would probably be the Exp I, just nudging out the 114060. If I had 2 watches, the DSSD would be the second!

8 April 2013, 02:12 AM	#32
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	The explore is going to be more like your old air king so if you like the ak move into an explorer 1

8 April 2013, 02:19 AM	#33
aprasert "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 184	Sd

8 April 2013, 07:15 AM	#37
expat1 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Watch: SD, ExpII, BLNR Posts: 77	sea dweller - duh!

8 April 2013, 08:23 AM	#38
drjfc62 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: DSSD, TT sub Posts: 532	Agree that it's a tough call because they're very different looks, so it's a matter of the look you are seeking. My preference is for the SD look, but I do like the Explorer almost as much. Good luck with your decision!

8 April 2013, 10:18 AM	#39
runner1 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: usa Posts: 51	Thanks TRF for all your input. I did not look into the Sub because IMHO to common. Still tough decision...

8 April 2013, 11:51 AM	#41
AnnemarieGirl Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Africa Posts: 456	Love the older 36mm explorer, especially the model that was around in 2010 with the updated movement and clasp but still the 36mm case. Wasn't around for long before the update to 39mm. When I tried on the latter at release I was disappointed to find it an odd fit on my wrist. Others are saying it compliments any wrist but this was not the case for me. I had a 36mm on hold but didn't buy it and bought the Daytona instead. Often think back and wish I had bought the Explorer, oh well. So, my vote goes for an old 36mm model Explorer! Both are nice watches though so follow your heart, I didn't! AM.

8 April 2013, 12:37 PM	#42
amvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Alejandro Location: uruguay Watch: your step! Posts: 430	Sd

8 April 2013, 12:59 PM	#43
rwolfhaus123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Robert Location: Houston Watch: Zenith El Primero Posts: 219	sd, you can always find a exp...

8 April 2013, 01:10 PM	#44
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	Sd

8 April 2013, 03:00 PM	#49
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	If you want to really change up the look from your Air King, and don't mind purchasing a used (aka, pre-owned, pre-loved) watch, go with the Sea Dweller. If you want to continue to own a watch with elegant simplicity, or if you really prefer a brand new watch, buy the Explorer. I have an Explorer and a Sub...love both. If I just had one, though, it would be the Sub. I suspect the same would hold true if I had the Explorer and the Sea-dweller. There's just something about a dive watch... On the other hand, that Explorer really is an elegant watch, and yet a sports watch too. This is why I don't own ONE watch...Thank God.

8 April 2013, 03:29 PM	#51
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	Green Sub or SD __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

9 April 2013, 10:24 AM	#52
dan5 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 44	explorer

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