Non CW of the Day

what-time-is-it · Post by **what-time-is-it** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:28 pm

Yes, bracelet was the biggest problem for me - could never really get it to sit right and the divers extension kept unclipping. H Samuel for me, so a bit closer to home, but bought in a sale, obviously!

ItsAliveJim · Post by **ItsAliveJim** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:46 pm

sproughton · Post by **sproughton** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:42 pm

Qubo · Post by **Qubo** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:20 pm

My dynamic duo - same movement and both 36mm but that's where the similarity ends.

They wear very differently and obviously the sun burst dial sets the OP apart on first sight. There's almost 20 years between them so the OP bracelet has solid centre links and a milled clasp. The different hand set, bezel (flat on the Explorer vs domed on the OP), the OP with an ever so slightly bigger crystal and the differences in case size/shape (lugs) make them show their different character.

Where I'd say the Explorer is more refined/handsome, the OP is a bolder (more hefty) statement. The 3-6-9 on the Explorer are not lumed (just a line of white paint to give it the look).

The Explorer is being regulated at this moment to bring it back to the +/- 2 sec. per day it can do (was running within COSC).

The journey continues

Boydesian · Post by **Boydesian** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:35 pm

stefs · Post by **stefs** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:05 pm

Qubo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:20 pm My dynamic duo - same movement and both 36mm but that's where the similarity ends.

They wear very differently and obviously the sun burst dial sets the OP apart on first sight. There's almost 20 years between them so the OP bracelet has solid centre links and a milled clasp. The different hand set, bezel (flat on the Explorer vs domed on the OP), the OP with an ever so slightly bigger crystal and the differences in case size/shape (lugs) make them show their different character.

Where I'd say the Explorer is more refined/handsome, the OP is a bolder (more hefty) statement. The 3-6-9 on the Explorer are not lumed (just a line of white paint to give it the look).

The Explorer is being regulated at this moment to bring it back to the +/- 2 sec. per day it can do (was running within COSC).

The journey continues

Two fantastic watches. No doubt about it. Quite surprisingly it does look like the blue is just a touch bigger even tho both are 36mm.
I know the explorer would get the purist vote but I am still on the side of that blue dial with the lumed numerals I think.

Qubo · Post by **Qubo** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:27 pm

stefs wrote:
Qubo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:20 pm My dynamic duo - same movement and both 36mm but that's where the similarity ends.

They wear very differently and obviously the sun burst dial sets the OP apart on first sight. There's almost 20 years between them so the OP bracelet has solid centre links and a milled clasp. The different hand set, bezel (flat on the Explorer vs domed on the OP), the OP with an ever so slightly bigger crystal and the differences in case size/shape (lugs) make them show their different character.

Where I'd say the Explorer is more refined/handsome, the OP is a bolder (more hefty) statement. The 3-6-9 on the Explorer are not lumed (just a line of white paint to give it the look).

The Explorer is being regulated at this moment to bring it back to the +/- 2 sec. per day it can do (was running within COSC).

The journey continues
Two fantastic watches. No doubt about it. Quite surprisingly it does look like the blue is just a touch bigger even tho both are 36mm.
I know the explorer would get the purist vote but I am still on the side of that blue dial with the lumed numerals I think.

It’s the domed bezel in combination with the wider lugs. As the dial reflects much more light it tends to appear bigger. It’s like the maxi case for the submariner.

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blowfish89 · Post by **blowfish89** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 5:53 am

Soporsche wrote:Blowfish89
Lovely!

Thank you.

blowfish89 · Post by **blowfish89** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 5:56 am

watchaholic wrote: I have had, I'm afraid, for a long time a bad case of Speedy purist snobbery. That is, not fully appreciating all the variants. Happy to report I am well on my way to a full recovery. That is a real beauty! All I have to do now is decide

It took me a long time but I’ve warmed up to Speedmasters in general. I think there is a FOIS in my future at some point..

I dig this beige dial and the 40 mm sizing. It’s hard to photograph the exact dial colour. Also love the red text and the concentric rings in the subdial. And the fat numbers in the subdial too.

johnnysharp2 · Post by **johnnysharp2** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 8:16 am

Probably another Bulova today, can't be bothered changing the date.

downer · Post by **downer** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:27 am

watchaholic · Post by **watchaholic** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:13 am

downer wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:27 am

Great photo of a great piece.

Thunder1 · Post by **Thunder1** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:17 am

Ending the work week w/ a Khaki Pilot..

For later this afternoon/evening..

Winston & Walter woof 'TGIF, TGIF'..

ItsAliveJim · Post by **ItsAliveJim** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:29 pm

Have a great weekend CWF

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