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Old 8 September 2019, 07:53 AM   #1
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Explorer or Submariner? Which one fits me better?

Which one looks better on my wrist? IMG_4413.JPGIMG_4414.JPG


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Old 8 September 2019, 08:02 AM   #2
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Explorer is more unique.

Everyone knows what a Sub is.


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Old 8 September 2019, 08:04 AM   #3
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To be honest they look like they fit about the same, I guess because of the design

So pick the one you want!
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:19 AM   #4
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They’re both beautiful. Tough choice
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:21 AM   #5
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Probably a difference in the angles of the shots, but I prefer the fit of the Sub on your wrist.
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:28 AM   #6
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Might get flamed for this but I don’t like the traditional (black dial) ceramic sub. 14060 on the other hand is very nice.

I own the blue LB (TT) and green LVc and adore them both.

I find the Tudor black bay 58 has tonnes more character as far as black dial / bezel divers go. Picked that up as well as the larger 41mm BB. The 58 is incredible!

The explorer on the other hand looks stunning and the best on you.
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:30 AM   #7
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The Exp pic is shot up closer, so fit looks the same. Both sit nicely.
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:33 AM   #8
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A few years back I faced the same. My choice was the Explorer. That was 2010. Still love the Explorer.


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Old 8 September 2019, 08:34 AM   #9
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They honestly both look great.
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:34 AM   #10
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Sub is in a league of its own! It’s the one I’d go with and I think it fits you better!
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:36 AM   #11
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I looked for the least bling Rolex (in preparation for a 40 mm DD II in yellow gold / white dial / Roman). Explorer one. People in the know will acknowledge it and otherwise it just looks like a watch.
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:37 AM   #12
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Here’s food for thought

BB 58 + explorer

Following on from my post above of you can find a dealer that stocks both you may get 10% on each which means you can pick both up for just 1k GBP more than the sub ND
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:43 AM   #13
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I like the explorer better on you. The polished bezel looks great.
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:51 AM   #14
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Explorer fits better but can't recommend it over 114060. Sub looks like its a decent fit on you
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Old 8 September 2019, 08:52 AM   #15
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They both look great and are great.

When I was considering these two models I chose the 114060, but both are wonderful watches.


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Old 8 September 2019, 09:49 AM   #16
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Explorer or Submariner? Which one fits me better?

Sub by a nautical mile.
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Old 8 September 2019, 11:36 AM   #17
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I know this won’t help, but both look great.
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Old 8 September 2019, 11:39 AM   #18
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Both are amazing, I am partial how the Sub looks on the wrist. As always, this is one of those "both are great choices, both are amazing, etc..." so get the one that gives you the biggest smile.
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Old 8 September 2019, 11:44 AM   #19
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The Sub looks like a block of steel that skipped the machining process, while the Exp looks refined, shapely, and proportional.


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Old 8 September 2019, 11:55 AM   #20
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Both timepieces look great on your wrist. As much as I like the sub more, in my opinion I think the explorer fits better.
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Old 8 September 2019, 11:56 AM   #21
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Sub.
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Old 8 September 2019, 11:58 AM   #22
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The Explorer fits your wrist better


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Old 8 September 2019, 12:10 PM   #23
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The Explorer looks so much better. The Sub is way too chunky.
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Old 8 September 2019, 12:12 PM   #24
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they both look good. I personally prefer the Explorer
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Old 8 September 2019, 12:25 PM   #25
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I think the Explorer is a better looking watch all around. It all depends on whether you use the timing bezel. I use mine literally every day and to me it adds a lot functionality to the watch.
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Old 8 September 2019, 12:36 PM   #26
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Explorer; thinner lugs, more proportional look...besides I haven’t seen another in the wild.


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Old 8 September 2019, 12:41 PM   #27
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The Explorer looks like it fits you better IMO.
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Old 8 September 2019, 12:50 PM   #28
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Both look good. Get the one you like, different watches.
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Old 8 September 2019, 12:51 PM   #29
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Can't go wrong either way. What size is your wrist ?
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Old 8 September 2019, 12:52 PM   #30
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Explorer. Looks great on you plus you’ll see less in the wild compared to Sub.


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