A serious challenger to the Rolex Explorer

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I am a great admirer of the Rolex 1960s to 1970s editions of the Explorers now selling around £6000-£10000 but looking at the Omega 1953 RAF issue Broad arrow low issue pilot watches selling under £3000 I think there is a massive amount of potential improvement in prices for the latter!
 
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Hmm.. okay.

Not really in the same league.. one being issued the other being with the Explorer being widely available.

I do agree the fat arrow is an amazing watch and plenty of them trade above 3k these days.
 
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As much as I love the styling of the Explorer, I think the Omega is a more intersting watch, and not similar enough to the Explorer to really compare them- apples to oranges in this case.

Now if we are going to compare Explorer look-alikes, I'll throw the Wyler 660 HD into the ring anyday.


Considering I would need to hit the lotto to justify getting a 1060 Explorer, this will scratch the itch for me for now.
 
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Ok wondering off the subject a little I did acquire this odd SM 300 from early 60s for £180 in 2005 as a wreck but looking better but not totally PC correct.
Nevertheless not worth more than perhaps £4000?
 
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Ok
Theta see the 1016 Explorer in question? Thanks
Ok wondering off the subject a little I did acquire this odd SM 300 from early 60s for £180 in 2005 as a wreck but looking better but not totally PC correct.
Nevertheless not worth more than perhaps £4000?
 
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36mm steel case, 200m WR, massively shockproof, antimagnetic properties. A third of the price of a decent Railmaster.

Now you just need to find one 😁
 
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Ok wondering off the subject a little I did acquire this odd SM 300 from early 60s for £180 in 2005 as a wreck but looking better but not totally PC correct.
Nevertheless not worth more than perhaps £4000?
Looks like the wrong dial and hands? Interesting though.
 
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As much as I love the styling of the Explorer, I think the Omega is a more intersting watch, and not similar enough to the Explorer to really compare them- apples to oranges in this case.

Now if we are going to compare Explorer look-alikes, I'll throw the Wyler 660 HD into the ring anyday.


Considering I would need to hit the lotto to justify getting a 1060 Explorer, this will scratch the itch for me for now.
As much as I love the styling of the Explorer, I think the Omega is a more intersting watch, and not similar enough to the Explorer to really compare them- apples to oranges in this case.

Now if we are going to compare Explorer look-alikes, I'll throw the Wyler 660 HD into the ring anyday.


Considering I would need to hit the lotto to justify getting a 1060 Explorer, this will scratch the itch for me for now.

Yes good choice
 
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Looks like the wrong dial and hands? Interesting though.
Yes it had history of being smashed In Early 1960s during a street fight from first owner then rebuilt again and sold on from a jewel shop.
Nevertheless incorrect it has period parts and history it’s up there and in My opinion say £3k if on the market with STS service so not really bothered about the value for now!
 
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Love the 1016 Explorer 1972 too
Both great watches just different in their own ways and ££££#
 
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36mm steel case, 200m WR, massively shockproof, antimagnetic properties. A third of the price of a decent Railmaster.

Now you just need to find one 😁

Nice one !
Hope that you’re well!
 
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36mm steel case, 200m WR, massively shockproof, antimagnetic properties. A third of the price of a decent Railmaster.

Now you just need to find one 😁

Knew you would drop in with this. I'll keep my Ranchero away from this raucous thread.
 
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And an option for those who won't be climbing mountains, diving, or exposing their watches to 1000 gauss anytime soon...

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My submission is in line with @ConElPueblo - and if it’s a lowest price contest I will likely win 😁



However I bought it as a substitute railmaster, not explorer...
 
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36mm steel case, 200m WR, massively shockproof, antimagnetic properties. A third of the price of a decent Railmaster.

Now you just need to find one 😁

Not to derail OP's thread, but can you cough up the reference for this DS? 😉
 
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Not to derail OP's thread, but can you cough up the reference for this DS? 😉

Sure, it's a 5601 114.

Anyway, one doesn't need an amagnetic to have a Explorer challenger - any DS will do just fine in comparison.
 
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That’s a great strap. What is it?

Thank you, it wears very comfortably.


Ritche SS Mesh. I bought for $10 off Amazon a few years ago. Seems to be UNAVAILABLE now.