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newb · 24 March 2010, 03:20 AM

in my previous post i referenced my intimidation at actually going into an AD.. well i went into 2 yesterday. wasn't that hard. definitely a mindset thing. much more of an 'experience' then what i thought it be. maybe i didn't get the best salesman; he kept mentioning on how the new redesigned explorer is going to make the existing model a collector (like he's trying to justify the 58 hundo price tag)

anyways now trying to decide between the omega railmaster and the explorer.

thanks all
bill

ps i did fumble with the clasp as i put it on

robbonds · 24 March 2010, 03:24 AM

your sales guy was just trying to offload his old stock of explorers

Numismatist · 24 March 2010, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by robbonds

your sales guy was just trying to offload his old stock of explorers

Yes he was! Remember, they are not there to 'help' you, they are there to 'sell' you.

kingblackbolt · 24 March 2010, 04:39 AM

Both great watches indeed but a huge difference in price... if you are going the new route with the Exporer I then make sure you are 100% about it as you would take a loss in the aftermarket.

Green Arrow · 24 March 2010, 04:42 AM

Which size Railmaster are you looking at? The Aqua Terra Railmaster strikes me as an excellent watch. I think it is 41.5 mm with good dial space.

newb · 24 March 2010, 07:42 AM

41.5 wayyy too big, 36-39 only, i am cursed with small wrists

jmsrolls · 24 March 2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

41.5 wayyy too big, 36-39 only, i am cursed with small wrists

My wrist is a round 7 1/2 inches and the XLL is too big for me. For Christmas 2008, I got a 39.2 Aqua Terra which is a nice size and then in October '09, I bought a 36mm black/silver Aqua Terra instead of the Explorer. Fortunately my round wrist lets me go large or small. I am very happy with both ATs and especially the "baby" AT which is so much more watch for the money than the Explorer.

Bill, if you decide to go the Omega route, PM me for my AD's contact info. His inventory, product knowledge, customer service, and prices are hard to beat.

Fr. John†

bayerische · 24 March 2010, 08:41 AM

I would pick a white face Explorer, such an awesome watch. It's always right.

axxeman01 · 24 March 2010, 11:52 AM

Get what you want price notwithstanding. That's what my wife told me; otherwise you'll regret it and be sad about it until you are able to flip it.

SUPERDOC · 24 March 2010, 11:53 AM

I'm not sure I buy into the whole "collectors item" hook...

I would think that right after the new Explorer II is announced, there will be a brief Buyer's market for the current Model...

Just as I expect there to be a fire sale of the current 16610 once the new model is in stores...

anyway...good for you for going in..the challenge now is not feeling guilty after trying on every watch in the place and not committing to a purchase..

24 March 2010, 03:20 AM	#1
newb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: vancouver Posts: 7	so i went into the intimidating AD in my previous post i referenced my intimidation at actually going into an AD.. well i went into 2 yesterday. wasn't that hard. definitely a mindset thing. much more of an 'experience' then what i thought it be. maybe i didn't get the best salesman; he kept mentioning on how the new redesigned explorer is going to make the existing model a collector (like he's trying to justify the 58 hundo price tag) anyways now trying to decide between the omega railmaster and the explorer. thanks all bill ps i did fumble with the clasp as i put it on

24 March 2010, 03:24 AM	#2
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	your sales guy was just trying to offload his old stock of explorers __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

24 March 2010, 04:39 AM	#4
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Both great watches indeed but a huge difference in price... if you are going the new route with the Exporer I then make sure you are 100% about it as you would take a loss in the aftermarket. __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

24 March 2010, 08:41 AM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I would pick a white face Explorer, such an awesome watch. It's always right. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

24 March 2010, 04:42 AM	#5
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	Which size Railmaster are you looking at? The Aqua Terra Railmaster strikes me as an excellent watch. I think it is 41.5 mm with good dial space.

24 March 2010, 07:42 AM	#6
newb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: vancouver Posts: 7	41.5 wayyy too big, 36-39 only, i am cursed with small wrists

24 March 2010, 11:52 AM	#9
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Get what you want price notwithstanding. That's what my wife told me; otherwise you'll regret it and be sad about it until you are able to flip it.

24 March 2010, 11:53 AM	#10
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	I'm not sure I buy into the whole "collectors item" hook... I would think that right after the new Explorer II is announced, there will be a brief Buyer's market for the current Model... Just as I expect there to be a fire sale of the current 16610 once the new model is in stores... anyway...good for you for going in..the challenge now is not feeling guilty after trying on every watch in the place and not committing to a purchase..

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