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1952
The Explorer hands down with absolute certainty. No comparison. Now, I’m a big Omega fan. But the Explorer is way above the Aqua Terra.
The Explorer not only looks much better, it’s much better built. You can feel it the moment you hold one and the other. The Explorer has a long tradition of being an excellent watch, the quintessence of solid, reliable, tried and true. The way the Explorer keeps time with a long power reserve is impressive. In comparison the Aqua Terra seems common, classless. I own way too many watches and way too many Rolex watches including several Daytona, etc., , and most often I wear my beloved Explorer.
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You are considering your next GADA, and already have the bases covered for the rest of your rotation. Assume they are about the same price pre-owned. 1) Rolex Explorer I 114270, very good condition, comes complete with Rolex box, and Rolex service card da...
I’m going Omega! I know , I know but I’ve got an Aqua Terra 38.5 quartz with grey dial and it’s a phenomenal GADA, partly because it’s not a Rolex
Rolex just has that aspect to it, it carries a greater meaning socially, whereas the Omega is unburdened and will just deliver, with a free and easy feeling! Now without the numerals and Explorer dial any of OPs could take the crown 👑 but still I don’t kn...
Thanks for your response oyster case !
I’ve owned several Seamasters, a few of which have been 2500 and 8500 AT generations. White dial / blue indices , Skyfall, and later blue dial respectively - all 38 mm. Hard to fault as a GADA. The only thing I’d change about this watch, to make it more w...
Well those certainly are factors to consider, my AT Quartz is only 11mm thick, which is less than any of the others I believe
And another thing about the quartz is that it’s a fully brushed bracelet, which makes it even more gada I suppose. I never sought out mine, I saw it and tried it on and immediately bought it, very reasonable price for the same quality exterior as any omeg...
That is a striking AT!
The grey dial can go with almost anything, adding attractiveness to an already versatile watch. Love the 11 mm case thickness! Yes, the modern 38 mm, such as the one I pictured is 12.5-13 mm thick (depending on who you ask). Fully brushed bracelet is a no...
Hey Jesse, let’s start with the obvious, both look great on your wrist!
the Rolex is a classic design and all purpose watch, that looks great and is appropriate with any outfit. The Omega with that beautiful green and textured dial is perhaps more unique and I know you like green. If investment is a factor, then the Rolex win...
Thank you for your response Larry!
Nice to hear this well measured comment. And yes, that’s not an answer, and no, we’re not letting you off the hook that easy in this Vote! 🙂🙂 As of this moment, I’d have to agree that the AT is more of a conversation starter (such as in your series, A Man...
Busted! Ok, if I had to choose and clearly you are forcing me to actually STEP up and make a decision : the Rolex would be my choice.
I do think you would be very happy with the Omega but might always be looking over your shoulder wondering why you didn’t choose the Rolex. There’s your answer my friend!
OMG, Peer Pressure!! 😂😂
Most appreciated my friend ! 🍻 And yes, clearly Green is my new Blue in 2025 😎 I’ve owned a few modern AT’s and a few modern Rolex, but never a 2007 114270… Inquiring minds want to know!!
And finally,
If my only green dial for now is the 39 mm Longines Legend Diver, that scratches the green itch really well! Alternatively I’m wondering if the green AT and green Longines would be a bit too similar in color and style
You bring up an excellent point re: colors…then again, you’re conversing with a guy , who can’t Say No to a blue dial!
I like how Omega handled the date window. Do you prefer a date or not, there are very strong opinions on that topic here. Personally, I don’t mind a date window but I do like when it matches. I wish my Overseas had that.
As you know Larry
I too am a blue dial junkie ! This is the best execution of a date window in the AT, for me. They’ve also color matched it. If I like everything else about the watch, this is the way. That being said , if Omega made an AT without date, my first choice wou...
Most appreciated Doug !
BTW, I grew up in the Southwest , and miss the desert, especially as Nov 1 begins to roll around here in the Northeast 😎 Do you have 114270 or 124270?
no date over date
So I'd have to go with the explorer on this one. I enjoy wearing my 36 railmaster on occasion.
I am more of a dive watch person
and I'd struggle to choose between an exp1 and a submariner. I have often wondered if sapphire glare would drive me nuts, both my pam25 and the U50 have outstanding AR coating, rolex not so much.
I am very much a dive watch guy
My 2 divers are BB58 blue and Longines Legend Diver 39 mm green. And yes, I’m such a dive watch person that I ALMOST added a third instead of this consideration 😂 I owned the Sub 114060 for years, and ended up selling it earlier this year because it no lo...
The Explorer hands down with absolute certainty. No comparison. Now, I’m a big Omega fan. But the Explorer is way above the Aqua Terra.
The Explorer not only looks much better, it’s much better built. You can feel it the moment you hold one and the other. The Explorer has a long tradition of being an excellent watch, the quintessence of solid, reliable, tried and true. The way the Explore...
Such a tough decision …
I love the Explorer I but I have to say, that Omega with the classic an d classy green dial also looks ageless and timeless. And different. I’m a huge Rolex fan, BUT in this instance, I’d go Omega!
i had a Green dial Rolex and grew tired of it
on the other hand I still regret selling my explorer I. so you got my answer ..
Tough choice for sure.
I´d go Omega if it were at bit slimmer. I think the Omega looks amazing, built like.a tank, and the dial colour goes from light green to almost black. But as mentioned, it is a bit too thick. So Explorer for me.
The Vote is 8-2 in favor of the Explorer I 114270!
Thanks Friends for weighing in! 👍🏻🍻
Explorer for me. I like it so much,
I own 2 of them. 1 is custom hand engraved. 39mm and 40mm versions. ...
I would opt for the Explorer.
As I have said on here many times, that is the one watch I had and let get away, regretted it eve since. If I didn't want a Cartier tank so bad I would probably get another one.
And a question: Have you considered a new Explorer?
A coworker recently purchased one and it’s very nice.
Fair question . Thanks for asking .
I’m not willing to play games at a Rolex AD such as, “buy two 34 mm OP’s, and we’ll get you on a 6 month waiting list for a 124270…” Especially considering I’m not a current client / customer of any Rolex AD at this point. I briefly considered a new one i...
Understandable.
If you did reconsider going new and spending the extra money, it seems like the games aren’t what they used to be, especially for the Explorer. My coworker who recently purchased one had a very short wait with no previous purchase history, and the same de...
Explorer.
Yeah, it’s a Rolex. But I think of all of them, a 36mm Explorer is about as close to a GADA Rolex in these times as there can be. Maybe, just maybe one of the OP36 could be that too. But they are not quite as enticing for most as the 3-6-9 Explorer. That’...
The explorer for me..
...it sits comfortably on my relatively small wrist and has an unstated presence...and has been very reliable over the years