Author Topic: Polling time!!! Understated Elegance. (Read 14871 times)

terrenceterrence · « **on:** November 16, 2009, 11:05:49 PM »

A friend wants to get a understated dress watch that can take a beating.

Something smaller and fits better under his cuff. Currently he's wearing a Santos 100 (the one with the rubber bezel and strap).

At first it's a shoot out between Explorer I and Railmaster. After a few readings on the net the selection grows larger. Seems there are a few contenders in this weight category.

Which one is your choice and why?

BTW.. we will drop by one of the AD's here to do a side-by-side comparison sometime next week. Meanwhile ..input from brothers are most welcome.

cheers

Alice · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:27:40 AM »

For Guys.....its Rolex Explorer

Scott C. · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:39:18 AM »

I will go for Exp 1 or IWC Mark XVI

But since i can only vote 1, i will go for.......ai...EXp1 since personally i don't have 1 yet and i like the design

Cheers!
scott
p/s: voted exp1 btw..

Alvin-8880 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:17:03 AM »

There is that I like in the list but if I need to choose one, that will be IWC Mk XVI.

Fred · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:24:35 AM »

Go for Rolex Explorer I... cool watch!

Scott C. · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2009, 10:38:48 AM »

Fred, Alvin, have you'll voted? Click the button above?

Fred · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2009, 10:57:39 AM »

voted.

Alice · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:28:07 AM »

Can I start a poll for women?

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:31:53 AM »

thanks for voting folks!

yeah ... seems no one voted for the Omegas

the reason i placed in the omegas is because of their sizes. Since he's so use to wearing a big watch..i'm not sure how he would take to a 36mm watch in the explorer.

the rest i think is round 39-41mm.

silverstan · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:36:42 AM »

Voted Explorer I

your friend won't go wrong with Explorer I.
It's classic all occasion watch.

Muachee · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:57:11 AM »

voted for lorex...

Fred · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2009, 12:27:54 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on November 17, 2009, 11:31:53 AM

thanks for voting folks!

yeah ... seems no one voted for the Omegas

the reason i placed in the omegas is because of their sizes. Since he's so use to wearing a big watch..i'm not sure how he would take to a 36mm watch in the explorer.

the rest i think is round 39-41mm.

Hey terrence, I prefer Rolex Explorer but omega railmaster not a bad choice too!

sshark · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2009, 02:27:48 PM »

Preferred the simple elegance of Exp I

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2009, 03:41:50 PM »

over whelming response for the expy..

IWC comes in second. i see that it's only bundled with a leather strap and option to purchase a bracelet. is that the case? if so how much is the bracelet?

lilpronaz · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2009, 06:42:19 PM »

Exp 1 and IWC Pilots don't qualify as dress watches. The closest are the Omegas. I will vote the railmaster in line with your question.

If I am the one buying, Mark XVI gets my vote.

takashi78 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2009, 08:11:45 AM »

Actually i am the total opposite as lilpronaz as i think both the Exp1 and Mark 15 is suitable for dress because of their smaller size.

The IWC fits best then next the Exp1.

danny · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2009, 10:52:25 AM »

Tough choice. Had a hard time choosing between:

Explorer 1:

or the Aqua Terra:

In the end, after much deliberation, I voted for the EXP1 since Scott likes it so much.

Fred · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2009, 10:59:39 AM »

wow...never realize that the dial of omega seasmaster co-axial is so beautiful

good shoot danny

Scott C. · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2009, 11:01:13 AM »

Quote from: danny on November 18, 2009, 10:52:25 AM

In the end, after much deliberation, I voted for the EXP1 since Scott likes it so much.

LOL!! Thank you

Good picture btw, can poison gao gao, you just make the decision much more tougher

JPSP · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2009, 01:49:19 PM »

Quote from: Fred on November 18, 2009, 10:59:39 AM

wow...never realize that the dial of omega seasmaster co-axial is so beautiful good shoot danny

yes..the teak design of Aqua Terra is really captivating...

lilpronaz · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2009, 05:56:41 PM »

Quote from: takashi78 on November 18, 2009, 08:11:45 AM

Actually i am the total opposite as lilpronaz as i think both the Exp1 and Mark 15 is suitable for dress because of their smaller size.

The IWC fits best then next the Exp1.

No disrespect but the definition of a dress watch does not solely lies on the size. Most enthusiasts agree that a dress watch will generally posess these characteristics: thin case, few/no complications, uncluttered dial, minimalist hands and indices. By definition, Exp 1 and Mark XVI are considered sports watches and are instantly eliminated if the context of the question is to be taken seriously.

If the question is with regards to which watch to buy given the 4 options, the choice would have been entirely different.

Alice · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2009, 06:14:17 PM »

Quote from: danny on November 18, 2009, 10:52:25 AM

Tough choice. Had a hard time choosing between:

Explorer 1:

or the Aqua Terra:

In the end, after much deliberation, I voted for the EXP1 since Scott likes it so much.

Danny,

Nice photography

You made me see Rolex and Omega in a different perspective now....

chrisyen · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2009, 07:25:19 PM »

naughty you danny...

pls post some seiko gs.... i belive our fren will be more confuse !

David_cheong · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2009, 08:39:07 PM »

Ahhh...another poison ivy...

I vote for Exp 1....

DC

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2009, 02:49:34 AM »

yeah managed to get all 4 watches together in Bucherer .... you guys are right the Expy I looks best. Even my missus says so too.

the price for IWC is round 2.8k and 4.1k for both the strap and bracelet model respectively.

i must admit the IWC bracelet looks ill designed for the case unlike the rolex and omega whose case flows seamlessly together with the bracelet.

Omega must be doing well in it;s marketing over in the mainland.... seems most of them are buying the brand.

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