Any suggestions?
I have a dilemma. Ever since I bought my explorer 36, it has killed off my other watches, I just got rid off Bb58 because it was not getting any wrist time at all. I thought I could be one watch guy but that is not to be. Now I am thinking of getting one of the following:
1- speedy
2- seamaster 300
3- zenith chrono
4. Cartier Santos
I am not sure about chronos how long the honeymoon will last, Santos seems too dressy, seamaster seems sensible but the bracelet is a massive turn off.
Any advice on what will play nicely with explorer 1?
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Ah, I see, they can be worn?!
I thought they were for display purposes only. 🤔😁😂
I can only comment on the seamaster 300. Great watch. I actually like the bracelet
Seamaster 300
Got the heritage, bracelet very comfortable but often wear it on a NATO, a Staib mesh and just got a Komfit (will post about that later)
The seamaster 300 looks great on the rubber strap, have you looked into that? Also as you mentioned Cartier is a bit too dressy and the explorer can be a dress watch if you dress it up.. you get what I mean. If I were to be in your shoes, I would go for the seamaster or the speedy. Best of luck to you!
The Santos is extremely versatile. I wear mine almost daily. I think the contrast with your explorer will work well. Black vs white dial, polished vs brushed, Santos also comes with leather strap etc. so I think that will complement your watch quite well.
The SMP is a great option on rubber if you want to go in the complete other direction.
I have both of these and love them equally. So I won’t choose one or the other for you but both are excellent options.
Never understood the “dressy” aspect people consider the santos. It’s full brush with a polish bezel with visible industrial appeal, I feel like it gets thrown into the mix with the rest of its cousins as dressy. But thats just one owners opinion. I feel like it’s a very well rounded watch.
This is called “watch angst”. Worrying about all of the watches you could be wearing while wearing a damn nice watch.
It happens to me all the time!
Not sure this bit of advice is helpful but I actually own all 4 of your potential watch purchases, good choices, too frugal to switch the bracelet on the SMP for the mesh or bracelet, instead I am researching another watch. Should I buy a Rolex Explorer? The 36mm does recall the Rolex watches that I sold off back in the 80s when I wanted some complex movements in my watches.
Not sure this bit of advice is helpful but I actually own all 4 of your potential watch purchases, good choices, too frugal to switch the bracelet on the SMP for the mesh or bracelet, instead I am researching another watch. Should I buy a Rolex Explorer? The 36mm does recall the Rolex watches that I sold off back in the 80s when I wanted some complex movements in my watches.
If you like non nonsense boring do it all watch explorer is a great choice
Never understood the “dressy” aspect people consider the santos. It’s full brush with a polish bezel with visible industrial appeal, I feel like it gets thrown into the mix with the rest of its cousins as dressy. But thats just one owners opinion. I feel like it’s a very well rounded watch.
Tbh I have never tried the santos yet , maybe you right that it could be GADA
If you like non nonsense boring do it all watch explorer is a great choice
I can share with my wife, seems to be a trend these days. Thx. The sales agent called a few days ago. Lots of Rolex watches suddenly are for sale.