This is not the Explorer you are looking for
The Safari was born from the efforts of Lorier and TGV, who managed to get it right and design a watch that I like.
Lorier decided to stick to their philosophy and fit it with an acrylic, for which I'm very grateful because vintage looking watches are better with a vintage looking crystal.
It also makes it easier and simpler to take a quick shot with the camera when the sun is shinning directly on the table. Acrylic being optically clear and almost completely free of reflections is a boon for watch photography.
The Safari has a 36mm case, a fixed bezel and a 369 dial, but I can't see much else from the Explorer in its design, the copper sector dial is really setting it apart. This is a watch that really stands on its own and I'm very happy to own one since the production run was short and limited.
I'm a big fan of watches that are interesting because they are either unique, have interesting features, well designed or simply offer a great value for their price.
A beautiful salmon...
That is dope looking!!!
Love the hands, all three of them!
I love it. Wish I could've picked one up when they were available
Beautiful watch 😍 love the vintage railmaster, explorer look👌
That is gorgeous 😻
Nice 🔥im getting vintage rolex oyster bubble back case vibes 👌
This is an opinion, which I respect. My own opinion is that sapphire crystals are inferior to acrylic in every aspect that count except for improved scratch resistance.
Personally I don't mind acrylic at all, on the contrary. Lucky for us there are enough brands and choices to satisfy us both.
I really like their design choices. You're right, I think Explorer alternative isn't exactly accurate especially now that the Falcon exists but it is a nice blend of OG Alpinist and OG Explorer.
Hmmm .... I wonder why Omega puts a plastic (Hesalite) crystal on their $7,000 USD Speedmaster watch.
Yes, very nice and has you said; "production run was short and limited." Salmon dials seems to be coming back now. There are a few brands that offers Salmon dials today.