Help choosing
I’m looking for an explorer style watch and have narrowed it down to three. Actually two as one seems to be unattainable.
Seiko spb115 baby Alpinist
Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic
Smiths Everest (never seem to be quick enough to snag one)
Any comments on the two?
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This one comes in 16 different steel or titanium options.
Some of them are a bit closer to the explorer style than mine.
All have the screen which I love but of course is not on a Rolex. Sorry this is the only answer I can give as a Casio fanboy.
What made you pick these 3 if you don’t mind me asking? Likes and dislik of the 3?
Went for this after considering many others long and hard
i never looked back
That Nivada is a beauty. 😍
Also have you considered the new HamilTon Murph 38?
What made you pick these 3 if you don’t mind me asking? Likes and dislik of the 3?
I like the size of them and they’re utilitarian stylings. Ive always wanted an explorer but not sure I want one as If I damage it it doing to hurt getting fixed. I like the outdoorsy look of them and can be work/dress also. The Smiths maybe a little small for my 8” wrist but I like vintage watches that did something in history. Hope that answers somewhat of your question.
Cheers,
Kelley
Also have you considered the new HamilTon Murph 38?
I have and I like it but feel it’s not a watch that could take a beating. I may be wrong. I have the Pilot Pioneer and love it once I changed the strap.
This one comes in 16 different steel or titanium options.
Some of them are a bit closer to the explorer style than mine.
All have the screen which I love but of course is not on a Rolex. Sorry this is the only answer I can give as a Casio fanboy.
Nice looking Casio
I like the size of them and they’re utilitarian stylings. Ive always wanted an explorer but not sure I want one as If I damage it it doing to hurt getting fixed. I like the outdoorsy look of them and can be work/dress also. The Smiths maybe a little small for my 8” wrist but I like vintage watches that did something in history. Hope that answers somewhat of your question.
Cheers,
Kelley
I must say the Nivada is my favorite of the 3. Im having trouble connecting the Seiko with the explorer, I feel the sytling seems a bit basic for the price point. Have you considered the Longines Conquest? the numerals remind me of the explorer...but with that said you picked a really good set so maybe adding another doesnt help. For me its the Nivada, it looks really nice and has that history as well.