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HogwldFLTR · 11 October 2015, 02:13 PM

Heading out of the country to Nova Scotia for a 30th anniversary get-away and I'm contemplating which watch to wear. Since my DJII is in the shop and I want to wear a Rolex (not one of the Tudors, Omegas or Breitling) I'm left with a decision to make.

The trip will involve changing time zones by one hour. Not something that would create a sense of disorientation but a 24 hour hand would help keep things straight, regadless. For that I have my 16700 t<25 and my 16570 Super Luminova. We are taking a cruise from Portland, ME to Nova Scotia so a Sub might be appropriate on shipboard. We'll also be going by boat on the way back and staying in a working fishing village so again a sub might be appropriate.

Since we'll be meeting strangers, wearing a flashy recognized Rolex might work either for or against us. Faulting on the conservative side I'm thinking that the 16013 and 1803 might be to readily recognized as might the GMT and Sub.

My inclination is to go with the most under the radar watch which would provide both a second time zone and good night time legibility, the ExpII mentioned earlier. The OP would also likely fly well under the radar. I'm inclined to believe this is the winner.

jeffgo888 · 11 October 2015, 02:28 PM

you wear what you want,not what someone expects you to wear.

Rowlf · 11 October 2015, 02:31 PM

Sub!

Old Expat Beast · 11 October 2015, 02:45 PM

I wouldn't overthink it.

bdex75 · 11 October 2015, 02:49 PM

That explorer is perfect. Enjoy your trip and congrats on 30 years!! Great accomplishment.

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HogwldFLTR · 11 October 2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I wouldn't overthink it.

OK.

AF_Rob · 11 October 2015, 04:59 PM

I would get what you like best. I own a 16570 and deal with people daily in 4 different time zones. I never use the GMT hand. I use the rotating bezel on my Sub more than anything.

Jake B · 11 October 2015, 05:55 PM

Draw tickets from a hat & Bob's yer uncle.

HogwldFLTR · 11 October 2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

Draw tickets from a hat & Bob's yer uncle.

That'll do too.

Jake B · 11 October 2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

That'll do too.

Do that & one of two things'll happen....Either you'll accept what you draw, or you'll be faced with it and say "You know, that's not right...I really want to bring xxxxxx".

OmegaJJH · 11 October 2015, 06:35 PM

I think you may be overthinking this but I certainly wouldn't be worried about what others think. I'm not sure most people would even notice your watch.

It's only people like us with this unique illness that look at the watch first then the face second

Have a wonderful trip

DCgator · 11 October 2015, 06:45 PM

Wear the watch you'd like for this trip and enjoy!

MahdiyaDad · 11 October 2015, 07:40 PM

Go with your gut, and happy anniversary!

AK797 · 11 October 2015, 07:48 PM

Maybe you are slightly overthinking but then if you are lucky enough to have a selection to choose from then it can be a fun process, I'd also go with the Ex2.

CRM114 · 11 October 2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Heading out of the country to Nova Scotia for a 30th anniversary get-away and I'm contemplating which watch to wear. Since my DJII is in the shop and I want to wear a Rolex (not one of the Tudors, Omegas or Breitling) I'm left with a decision to make.

The trip will involve changing time zones by one hour. Not something that would create a sense of disorientation but a 24 hour hand would help keep things straight, regadless. For that I have my 16700 t<25 and my 16570 Super Luminova. We are taking a cruise from Portland, ME to Nova Scotia so a Sub might be appropriate on shipboard. We'll also be going by boat on the way back and staying in a working fishing village so again a sub might be appropriate.

A Sub really isn't appropriate here unless you plan on it sinking and going down with the ship, so you probably need to go out and buy a new Yachtmaster in order to make a better decision. The best choice would be a YM II since it's blue and white, same as the Nova Scotia flag. Do it today!

Ruud Van Driver · 11 October 2015, 08:41 PM

I agree with Adam and you're way over-thinking it.

That said, I'm just on my way home from a travel job and I never wear a Rolex when travelling on a job; I use my trusty Citizen Skyhawk. I've been thinking of a Rolex that'll fly under the radar and the Exp II keeps popping into my head. Still don't think I could bring myself to wear a Rolex on survey though.

travisb · 11 October 2015, 08:54 PM

Enjoy the getaway! You'll be well suited regardless of your choice.

Rolex fan 61 · 11 October 2015, 09:01 PM

Explorer

Racerdj · 11 October 2015, 11:11 PM

Wear your favorite as life is too short!

nick c · 11 October 2015, 11:15 PM

Nova Scotia is great so Tudor will do enjoy

chaisson · 11 October 2015, 11:31 PM

I live in Nova Scotia, wouldn't worry about flying under the radar. Wear my 14060M everyday. No big deal up here......

Seaswirl · 12 October 2015, 12:05 AM

Wear the one you like most. Nothing like being away having a good time and being able to look down at one of your favorites. To me at least, it enhances the trip.

arguetaoscar · 12 October 2015, 12:25 AM

Funny train of thought, Lol...... After reviewing the whole scenario and analyzing the big picture, the Explorer is the one.....or GMT... Lol....
Have a good trip!

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slickrick68 · 12 October 2015, 12:57 AM

Explorer...

returntorolex · 12 October 2015, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

Wear your favorite as life is too short!

Yes!!

Mr. K · 12 October 2015, 02:22 AM

For the decision. Don't think. Feel.

HogwldFLTR · 12 October 2015, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chaisson

I live in Nova Scotia, wouldn't worry about flying under the radar. Wear my 14060M everyday. No big deal up here......

We'll be staying in Lunenburg (in the historic district); looks like a quaint town.

brandrea · 12 October 2015, 02:55 AM

Lee, the Exp2 is perfect.

Now, if you're in a shopping mood, your USD will go along way up here in Canada. Maybe you should consider no watch and buy yourself one while you're here.

subtona · 12 October 2015, 03:11 AM

Exp II is my go to travel watch.

It sits in my travel kit with my extra toothbrush when I'm home awaiting the next adventure

Some nice sights out there.

Tony64 · 12 October 2015, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Heading out of the country to Nova Scotia for a 30th anniversary get-away and I'm contemplating which watch to wear. Since my DJII is in the shop and I want to wear a Rolex (not one of the Tudors, Omegas or Breitling) I'm left with a decision to make.

The trip will involve changing time zones by one hour. Not something that would create a sense of disorientation but a 24 hour hand would help keep things straight, regadless. For that I have my 16700 t<25 and my 16570 Super Luminova. We are taking a cruise from Portland, ME to Nova Scotia so a Sub might be appropriate on shipboard. We'll also be going by boat on the way back and staying in a working fishing village so again a sub might be appropriate.

Since we'll be meeting strangers, wearing a flashy recognized Rolex might work either for or against us. Faulting on the conservative side I'm thinking that the 16013 and 1803 might be to readily recognized as might the GMT and Sub.

My inclination is to go with the most under the radar watch which would provide both a second time zone and good night time legibility, the ExpII mentioned earlier. The OP would also likely fly well under the radar. I'm inclined to believe this is the winner.

I'd never even considered owning an explorer2 until I saw your photo! If it looks THAT good in person then I may have to rethink it!

Looks like a great choice, enjoy your trip!

11 October 2015, 02:13 PM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	Decision Process Heading out of the country to Nova Scotia for a 30th anniversary get-away and I'm contemplating which watch to wear. Since my DJII is in the shop and I want to wear a Rolex (not one of the Tudors, Omegas or Breitling) I'm left with a decision to make. The trip will involve changing time zones by one hour. Not something that would create a sense of disorientation but a 24 hour hand would help keep things straight, regadless. For that I have my 16700 t<25 and my 16570 Super Luminova. We are taking a cruise from Portland, ME to Nova Scotia so a Sub might be appropriate on shipboard. We'll also be going by boat on the way back and staying in a working fishing village so again a sub might be appropriate. Since we'll be meeting strangers, wearing a flashy recognized Rolex might work either for or against us. Faulting on the conservative side I'm thinking that the 16013 and 1803 might be to readily recognized as might the GMT and Sub. My inclination is to go with the most under the radar watch which would provide both a second time zone and good night time legibility, the ExpII mentioned earlier. The OP would also likely fly well under the radar. I'm inclined to believe this is the winner. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

11 October 2015, 02:28 PM	#2
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,930	you wear what you want,not what someone expects you to wear. __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

11 October 2015, 02:49 PM	#5
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Decision Process That explorer is perfect. Enjoy your trip and congrats on 30 years!! Great accomplishment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 October 2015, 05:55 PM	#8
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Draw tickets from a hat & Bob's yer uncle. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

11 October 2015, 08:41 PM	#16
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I agree with Adam and you're way over-thinking it. That said, I'm just on my way home from a travel job and I never wear a Rolex when travelling on a job; I use my trusty Citizen Skyhawk. I've been thinking of a Rolex that'll fly under the radar and the Exp II keeps popping into my head. Still don't think I could bring myself to wear a Rolex on survey though. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 October 2015, 02:31 PM	#3
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	Sub!

11 October 2015, 02:45 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,780	I wouldn't overthink it.

11 October 2015, 04:59 PM	#7
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	I would get what you like best. I own a 16570 and deal with people daily in 4 different time zones. I never use the GMT hand. I use the rotating bezel on my Sub more than anything.

11 October 2015, 06:35 PM	#11
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I think you may be overthinking this but I certainly wouldn't be worried about what others think. I'm not sure most people would even notice your watch. It's only people like us with this unique illness that look at the watch first then the face second Have a wonderful trip

11 October 2015, 06:45 PM	#12
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Wear the watch you'd like for this trip and enjoy!

11 October 2015, 07:40 PM	#13
MahdiyaDad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Here and there Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 196	Go with your gut, and happy anniversary!

11 October 2015, 07:48 PM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Maybe you are slightly overthinking but then if you are lucky enough to have a selection to choose from then it can be a fun process, I'd also go with the Ex2.

11 October 2015, 08:54 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Enjoy the getaway! You'll be well suited regardless of your choice.

11 October 2015, 09:01 PM	#18
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Explorer

11 October 2015, 11:11 PM	#19
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Wear your favorite as life is too short! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

11 October 2015, 11:15 PM	#20
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Nova Scotia is great so Tudor will do enjoy

11 October 2015, 11:31 PM	#21
chaisson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 14060M Posts: 358	I live in Nova Scotia, wouldn't worry about flying under the radar. Wear my 14060M everyday. No big deal up here......

12 October 2015, 12:05 AM	#22
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Wear the one you like most. Nothing like being away having a good time and being able to look down at one of your favorites. To me at least, it enhances the trip.

12 October 2015, 12:25 AM	#23
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Funny train of thought, Lol...... After reviewing the whole scenario and analyzing the big picture, the Explorer is the one.....or GMT... Lol.... Have a good trip! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 October 2015, 12:57 AM	#24
slickrick68 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Watch: anything shiny Posts: 375	Explorer...

12 October 2015, 02:22 AM	#26
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	For the decision. Don't think. Feel.

12 October 2015, 02:55 AM	#28
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,711	Lee, the Exp2 is perfect. Now, if you're in a shopping mood, your USD will go along way up here in Canada. Maybe you should consider no watch and buy yourself one while you're here.

12 October 2015, 03:11 AM	#29
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,540	Exp II is my go to travel watch. It sits in my travel kit with my extra toothbrush when I'm home awaiting the next adventure Some nice sights out there. __________________

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