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22 April 2024, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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OP Dilemma
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Current watch Breitling Superocean Heritage Considering to buy an OP but hard to choose: Rhodesium grey 39 - preowned (2015) Black 41 - new Watch intended for everyday wear occasionally dressed up. What’s your opinion? |
22 April 2024, 07:43 PM | #2 |
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Hard to get excited about an OP
But can understand the use case; I would get Rhodesium so it has some interest But would go explorer rather than black OP Personally I would get either a DJ or Explorer |
22 April 2024, 08:10 PM | #3 |
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Great choice for a daily and occasional dressy watch
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22 April 2024, 08:13 PM | #4 |
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I would prefer the grey. Plenty black dials around and the grey OP is really a nice shade. No wrong choice between the two.
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22 April 2024, 08:14 PM | #5 |
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Either would be a great choice. Mainly depends on what other color dials you currently have. Try to get a variety from what you currently have.
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22 April 2024, 10:02 PM | #7 |
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Autocorrect fail 😁
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22 April 2024, 10:14 PM | #8 | |
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I’d always suggest making the stretch to an EXP1 or DJ if planning on buying an OP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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22 April 2024, 11:22 PM | #9 |
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I am not an OP fan. I would get a SS DJ, preowned, sliver or white dial with jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel, pre-owned. It can be dressed up or down and could service one for a lifetime.
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22 April 2024, 11:31 PM | #10 |
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I’d go for something with a little more color |
22 April 2024, 11:36 PM | #11 |
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Much more bling than what the he may want, and may not want a date. OP will last just as long
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22 April 2024, 11:41 PM | #12 | |
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This seems very different than what the OP seems to be looking for. Maybe the exact opposite. |
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22 April 2024, 11:53 PM | #13 |
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I would go with the black OP41.
Plus it's new!! .nic |
22 April 2024, 11:56 PM | #14 |
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Have you considered the silver dial with gold accents. It’s beautiful. Not sure why there is OP hate here. It’s a great watch.
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23 April 2024, 12:37 AM | #15 |
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I don’t know either, I think if it as a slightly dressier version of the Exp I everyone raves about
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I agree….it’s a great dial (and probably my next purchase). The OP is a fabulous watch. It does whatever you need (dressed down, dressed up, etc). Have you considered the OP39 with white dial? It’s not really white….more of an eggshell/silver…and IMHO is one of Rolex’s best dials. It’s also dis-continued and may well go up in value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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23 April 2024, 01:10 AM | #17 |
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I had the Rhodium dial OP 39 and found it somewhat retro but great looking otherwise. Unfortunately I found it hardly legible at night due to the lack of contrast between the dial and the hands so I had the Rhodium dial replaced by the White dual, by Rolex. By the way, although not the snow white, of sorts, the white dial is still very white - do not get confused by many interpretations of “white” in this context.
Anecdotally, I have recently bought an OP41 Bright Black, at retail and can tell you that it is evidently larger, had a better movement and overall is fancier looking in comparison to the OP39 either white or Rhodium. It is a better watch albeit not by a large margin. I also have a brand new black Sub but prefer my black OP for daily use. It is a great looking watch indeed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I think it’s a great watch, like most colour schemes ..
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23 April 2024, 01:58 AM | #19 |
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I am a huge fan of the modern OPs, I have two of the brightly colored 41s. From your choices I think the black dial 41 would be the best. It’s a stealthy GADA watch that would go equally well with shorts or a suit.
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23 April 2024, 03:37 AM | #21 |
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Nice choices, prefer black dial
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23 April 2024, 04:06 AM | #22 |
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23 April 2024, 04:41 AM | #23 |
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The OP is a great watch. The black dial will be a versatile watch. Blue and green and great too. Silver dial is truly unique as well. Best to you!
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23 April 2024, 08:04 AM | #24 | |
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black DJ36 > Exp1 36 > grey OP39 > black OP39
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The OP is a simple, elegant watch & can be worn everywhere....I especially love the big simple dial & the lume shows up great at night!! |
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I love my 2023 36 mm silver dial OP, also. Some people don’t understand the concept that “sometimes, less is more.” Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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23 April 2024, 10:01 AM | #28 |
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My 2 Cents:
Get the new OP 41. New watch with 5 year warranty. Black dial w/ SS case + bracelet is classic and goes from casual to formal. Not everyone needs a date function. Let us know what you decide |
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I would beg, borrow, or steal to start with any GMT, but that's me, you do you. Good luck, looking forward to some Rolex wrist shots!
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23 April 2024, 10:17 AM | #30 |
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Am I the only one who likes the yellow OP41?
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