This would be a quintessential 2-watch collection.

I can't even begin to imagine the amount of work you put into this behind the scenes. Absolutely love the editing, fantastic video!

Speedy is far more legendary I'd say, but the Explorer is clearly the superior watch here! What a fantastic - extraordinary - video, thank you!

This video is on an entirely new level. Holy crap.

The Speedmaster weakness is the bracelet clasp. The Explorer is arguably more versatile, but ONLY on the bracelet. The Speedy on the other hand, is versatile, maybe more, depending on how you wear it. If you put an crocodile leather strap on the Speedy. It out dresses the Explorer. The Explorer doesn’t look as refined on anything else as it does with the bracelet. The Explorer is meant to wear the Ouster bracelet. As for the Speedmaster, it can wear a NATO, high end leather straps, vintage leather straps, it’s own bracelet. You get a different watch when you change the Speedmaster. Also you can put different generations of Speedmaster bracelets on any Speedmaster. With the right combination of solid end links and solid link vintage bracelets (especially the tapered 20-16mm) The Speedy looks even better. I love the Explorer but the 36mm wears much better and looks just as vintage as a modern Speedmaster. It’s a very tough comparison. I own both a Speedy and a 36mm Explorer. These are the perfect 2 watch collection. Both fly under the radar and go with any style and occasion. I say buy both! You can get an Explorer for $5-$6k and a modern Speedy mint for $3500-$4k

I have the Explorer - love it, so versatile as it covers dress and casual. My other watch is a Tudor BB GMT Pepsi, which is also a versatile beast, a little more casual (still fine in a board room), more presence / tool like (Ie a lot thicker) and a full diver. Great video, and a nice combo.

Keep up the great work my friend! Your editing skills are incredible.

I own both as well and ❤️ each of them equally. Each gives me a deeper appreciation for the other.

Super stoked that you did a video of these two watches. They are my favourites (would never sell either as well) and love that you have them all over your site in different strap combos. I agree with your analysis of the two and also that the speedy works best on a strap. I miss my speedy as it is getting serviced and due to the pandemic wont see it for a while. Keep up the great work and excellent video!

I love both !! congratulations ,excellent review. Greetings from Portugal .

Just like you I have both and would never part with either . Classics in their own right 👌

Both really great as everyday watches. I own and love them both and both were intended as casual kind of low-key every day watches. I wear the Speedmaster more because I think the design is just a little bit more interesting.

One Question why did you not go over function..for instance the stop watch/ chrono function of the omega? You had the chrono second hand going like the Rolex but that is not the normal mode.... very confusing

Nice video! I actually sold my Speedy for an Explorer, and I love it. You're 100% right on the fit on wrist, the explorer just wears perfect.

Correct me if i'm wrong but the Explorer just isn't a historically correct piece. The one that was used for the historical hike up the Everest was a white dial Oyster Perpetual 34mm which was then later converted to the 36mm Explorer to commemorate that expedition.

Thank you for a great video, very entertaining and much appreciated, particularly at this time.

Would be interesting to see an updated matchup with the new 2021 Speedmaster Pro with the METAS-certified caliber 3861. Thanks for the video!

The absolute perfect two piece collection, but speedy on leather or nato depending on weather season 💯

Great matchup and video!

Great video. I have 3 Speedies and also a Rolex Datejust 42. All fabulous watches. Steel bezel on the Rolex scratches very badly (and that’s just wearing it for work in an office job). Something to bear in mind. Can of course be polished if you don’t mind that. I love the waterproof properties of the Rolex, although bear in mind you should have it pressure tested annually if you plan to swim whilst wearing it.

The best ''two watch collection'' there is.

I love the Explorer, the Mercedes hour hand looks great, but if I'll definately stick to my Speedy.

Great video! I agree with all your points! I think we must have very similar tastes in watches. I'm the (very) happy owner of a 214270 and I often look at the Speedie, especially the First Omega In Space that is a bit smaller than the original one! Excellent presentation of the vid with the 90's street fighter design! Cheers

Comparing a chrono whose design dates back to the 1950s with a contemporary 3 hands makes no sense. None really wins. They are both fantastic, but too far different to compare. A Railmaster Vs Explorer would have been better (Sorry for my crapy English)

I had a screen shot of this thumbnail on my phone for a while and now own both!

I wear my Explorer more often than my Speedy simply because of it's versatility. However, I like them equally and would never get rid of them.

Great review! Love the review approach and concept. Informative, yet very amusing.

Thanks for another great video! I really enjoyed these two watches going head-to-head. I agree that, after going to the score cards, the Explorer should take the win. However, on my score card the fight was a little closer. As you know, I too own the Speedy Pro (Hesalite). I'm looking to add my next piece in about 4 or 5 years and it looks like it's going to be between the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M and the ROLEX Explorer. The Seamaster provides a great value for the money, but being a three hander, time-only guy I'm leaning towards the Explorer. Your video has given me more food for thought. Cheers my friend!! Be well!!

Really enjoyed review. I love your presentation style with the cool graphics. Thanks 👍😊

Amazing video! Is this the 36mm or 39mm explorer?

Great video, i cannot choose, i really like both, i have 2 omegas, the moonwatch with zaphire sandwich and the gmt, also a submariner (Hulk). This two timepieces are completly different but great as well, my next watch will be an explorer or datejust

Excellent comparison! My 2 watch collection, Speedmaster Pro & Tudor Black Bay 36, blue dial.

I personally feel the added complication should have either cancelled out the water resistance or taken more hp from the explorer. However Rolex still wins but by a slightly narrower margin

Beautiful video. Please keep doing these. They are gorgeous

Excellent video! I love both watches. My dream collection... Planet Ocean, Explorer, De-Ville, Carrera Skeleton dial 01... maybe Speedy. Very different watches for all occasions.

Love both but explorer wins solely on grounds there is not a million limited edition versions of the explorer

Explorer is no doubt a better quality watch. However it’s a boring watch. Sold it. I still have the speedy and never get bored of it. Speedy is very versatile and looks phenomenal with any type of strap.

The Speedmaster's legend is far greater.

Just what I needed today. I have the 214270 and would love to add a speedy at some point down the line. They would both sit nicely with my 2254.50 SMP300. Anyway thank you for your vid,much appreciated by many no doubt. Take care folks....

Another awesome video 👏🏼 keep up the good work 👍🏼👌🏼

I have a speedy and love it, but I am finding myself strangely attracted to the Explorer

Beautiful review, watches and video. Thank you

My next two watches, wanting the Rolex first, but the ongoing wait has been long and they just released a new Speedmaster that is tempting. After those two, then a Reverso and that should do it.

Really nice content. You got a new subscriber today 👍🏽

nice video. If you don't mind, what type of camera is it?

for the extra 3K it should win. you are correct sir, these 2 would make a 2 watch set for most people. However 2 set collections also limit further explorations.... such as gold dress etc.

Fun video! I sometimes wonder if we need anything besides a Speedy & Explorer.

Wow discovered your channel great content subscribed

So I have the slightly older 39mm Explorer with solid white gold 3, 6 and 9 and kind of prefer that look, there is also one other aspect of the Explorer that it has an anti magnetic balance spring. I adore the watch and wear more than my no date Submariner. I have just bought a Speedmaster Model 3520.50 in fantastic condition with what looks like a brand new bracelet, I love the look of this watch on my wrist and the chronograph is awesome. The only thing I am worried about is the lack of water resistance. I have been warned by several people that Speedmasters are very sensitive to water. I also think they are not quite as tough as the Rolex, but I don’t know how true that really is. All I know is “over the moon” with mine.

great video, thanks.

love the format of this video 2 minutes in and subscribed

Very cool video. Love both watches!

Having owned both, I can say that Speedy is more iconic, timeless, classic and legendary. Whereas Explorer is more tough and truly lived up to it's name of do anything, go anywhere watch. These two watches alone really makes the perfect two watch collection.

Wow my dream 2-watch collection!

Great production value

I really don’t understand a comparison between these two watches. They are totally different timepieces built for different purposes.

Due to both these watches being iconic I can see why one might compare them. However, if I wanted a diver I would be looking at the Omega Diver or Sea Master versus the Rolex Explorer. Also, the Speedmaster "sandwich" can be purchased with a sapphire crystal, front and back, so you can admire the movement. Lastly, there is the issue of availability as the Explorer is often on a wait list, and priced over retail making the price comparison even more lopsided.

Which will fetch better value in the secondary mkt?

The Explorer is superior on Earth. The speedmaster is superior in Space. I lived with both but I kept the Explorer. The water resistance alone makes it so much more useable.

I think about selling my Explorer and buy myself a vintage speedy (cal. 861). My other watches are a Rolex 16610 and a JLC Reverso. Some thinking to be done 😉

Well I just bought both of these for my collection! Perfect video for me to watch!

Love the speedmaster. But I just don't get the explorer. I might need to wear one and see what the fuss is all about

The Explorer has no story to tell. It's overrated IMO.

Perfect 2 watch collection 😎

Just get both. I have both and love them equally

Is there a rematch with the new speedmaster 2021 release?

Moonwatch all day.... just too legendary.

If the explorer would be a 36mm watch again, it would be even more clear to me. Although I think you should have both in the collection

Nice video, but I am quite surprised (and a little disappointed) that the watch movements were not mentioned. Aren't they after all as important as the looks?

Welp, only way to figure out is to get both

If you're going to the moon I'd say speedmaster, if you're going to the beach, explorer

Speedy wins !!!

What website would you recommend to purchase an explorer?

Good video but... I think the caliber it's importan variable to compare, the most important maybe...

Outstandingly fun graphics and a very rational comparison. But...there's something about a Speedmaster..... ;-)

What is your wrist size?

Dude you realize that you are comparing the rolex against a flight instrument? Against the speedy only gets compared to its earlier precedesor 361... Rolex doesn't even get close to the speedy!

This is not even close. I would buy the explorer.

I’m not feeling the speedy personally, because I prefer the panda dial better. It feels cluttered.

This video ending needs a Fatality Mortal Kombat style 😃.

Very unfair and unrelated comparison a chronograph with something that doesn’t even have date and you compare their heights and give Rolex the advantage what did you smile before this video?!

Good review. But, you cannot compare the watch's souls by specs ))

My 2-3 cents. Explorer's flat reflective face can be used as a heliograph (in a pinch). It doesn't have an AR coating that scratches. Speedmaster’s Hesalite crystal can be polished out if scratched. Explorer's simple dial is aesthetically pleasing to me. When I'm outdoors, I really don't want a constant reminder of the date. Speedmaster’s chronograph function is useful for timing pasta. Rolex 100m water resistance is actually deeper than 100m so, the Rolex can double as a recreational SCUBA backup timer to my dive computer. Speedmaster is supposed to be rated to 30m, but flooded when I took it snorkelling to 20m. Stainless steel: My Speedmaster’s scratches more easily than my Explorer I. Pins on my Speedmaster bracelet corrode and break (it’s not easy to get repaired). Rolexes hold value better than Omegas. Rolex after sales service in Singapore is MUCH superior to Omega. On a hot and humid day (35C / 90%), the Speedmaster becomes more uncomfortable because of the deep engravings on the caseback. Speedmaster’s clasp can bend and the hinge corners start digging into your skin.

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great combo

They don’t compare !?!

You should have compare a chronograph to a chronograph

These two watches are not comparable, the explorer doesn't have a single complication, isn't the same size...

Already get speed master and tmr is getting my explorer Can’t wait~

It's like compairing apples with pears ...

Omega needs to make a new speedy that is 100M waterproof. I wouldn't dare wear a speedmaster on any kind of a dive.

I would say explorer is obviously more classic and dressworthy but then bond wears a speedy in suits

I just got the explorer. And I own a speedy. I have the perfect 2 watch collection.

Decent video 👌

Pm how much?

Which would you pick, the Explorer or a Grand Seiko Snowflake?

they look like the same size wtf

I have both. Love 'm

I own both. Both are amazing but these are very different animals. The bracelet on a speedy pro is truly a joke.

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