I had the same opinion at the beginning, but after owning it, being an office callers GMT, I don't miss the date, basically ever. I'm even guessing I wouldn't mind it in a flyers GMT either, but that's just my personal take. To each their own. About the crown guards, I'd say the crown is slightly sunk in the case and doesn't bother me it not to have them, but if that's a must, I'd advise you to check the Christopher Ward Sealander. That one is thinner, with crown guards and date.

Yes, the Ranger is made to be used in more dire situations. The Explorer belong in a more civilized environment. Both a very strong and work as adventure watches, but the Ranger takes the edge here.

@@TheWatchFrameAnd still, I can not justify buying another watch for my other watch to stay scratch-free. Feels strange, though. I decided to treat the Explorer as if it was a tool watch. Problem solved… for now 😁

@@esbee1177 yes, that's a solution. I'm now selling the Ranger as I'm wearing the Traska Summiteer or the Loriers I just got when going to the mountain and so. I do sometimes take the Explorer, but not that often.

Congratulations. I have always wondered how this compare in real life with the 114270. I have a very limited experience with that one. The great thing about the Explorer, in general, is how subtle it is. You forget you wear it, but when you realize it's on your wrist, you can tell its presence.

I am writing the script right now. I hope to finish the script in a few days, then record and edit. It might take a couple of weeks or so to be finished.

Thanks a lot my friend! This is a cracking watch!

Thanks a lot! Wow, your idea of brushing the hands sounds very appealing to me. I would love to see images of that. Would it be possible? I have my channel description (hitting more): www.youtube.com/@TheWatchFrame. Maybe I could use the images in my review with the proper credit. Although I haven't had any issues so far regards legibility, I recognize that would be an improvement, and I'm very curious about it.

@@TheWatchFrame For sure! I made a short Reel about it, I sent you the link to your Instagram inbox. :)

@@medicenquillos thanks! Just saw it! How cool is that. Awesome. I might do this after the review is over.

Wow, thanks a lot for your words. Please, don't feel bad at all. Your kind words do really compensate anything else. I really appreciate that. I guess I'm not the kind of person who thinks so low of the viewers to push them to subscribe each time, and I tend to stay away from social networks. I do this channel because I love watches, photography and history. One reason I might not grow fast is because it takes quite some time for me to put a video together. I try to make them the way I'd like to see videos, and that's a lot of work. But well, right now I'm working on two videos, so I expect to have more videos published soon.

The Summiteer is a very solid, competent option, indeed. Worth having it and take it to any adventure.

Yes, I will keep it.

@ definitely the right choice 👊🏼

Thanks! I really enjoyed making this video. It was a lot of work, but it sure was worth it.

Thanks a lot. Glad you liked the video. Such flattering comments really help me to continue with the channel.

Thanks!

Thanks, I got a Milanese bracelet from AliExpress. A very inexpensive one just to test how it looks on the watch.

It sure is a well-made watch indeed. I think this will really show in the next video I'm preparing, comparing the watch as a watch against the other ones.

Of course there's a lot that could be changed in the scores, but as a comparison against the other watches, I still feel the intention of this version of the Explorer is not to really be an exploring watch for the reasons I stated. Still, it's so well-made that it can be used that way despite the shortcomings. But if we talk about the Explorer 1016, then we are talking about a different creature entirely.

Thanks a lot! :)

Thanks a lot!

Thanks! Well, that nylon strap is not from Nezumistudios but a cheap one I gave away long time ago because it was of poor quality and the shop that sold it was too shady. I got one back again, but of very good quality, from a reputable seller, Watchgecko, but they don't sell it anymore unless with the Octopod system. But I found the exact model, which is from Zuludiver: www.zuludiver.com/collections/1973-british-military-watch-strap-hydrarib.

Thank you !

Yes, they play with scarcity and the mystique of the name they simply bought to get cash out of it, without real connection with the legendary watches Smiths used to produce. However, I have to admit that the watches by themselves are of decent quality.

Nice watches!

Thanks a lot!

Thanks! :)

Great! Hope you enjoy it.

Yes, they truly stay behind their watches.

It is so elegant and yet versatile. It's right in place in almost any situation. I like that.

Yes, their passion shows in their watches. For me, that's a great value.

Great! Did you get the flyers GMT with the 9075?

I wonder what I got wrong here. Was I treated right? Maybe some people like to be treated this way, but I don't. I don't like bullies.

Thanks. I had to learn how this type of watch worked and wanted to share it, so people would have it easier to understand them. The brand is great, and so are their watches. You'd be really happy with any of them. The Mako 3 seems like a great option if you only need to check two or three timezones while traveling. It's a really compelling option if you find one.

It's a mustard ridge. You can find one at Watchgecko. Here's a version: www.watchgecko.com/products/watchgecko-ridge-military-nylon-watch-watch-strap-yellow

@@TheWatchFrame Thank you sir

Thanks a lot @sebstall for your words. As a matter of fact, I've pretty much decided to keep it unless I need the money should things not straighten up soon. As you suggest, I've been wearing through the summer to many places, including mountains, exploring and travelling. It's really a greater watch than I expected, despite its shortcomings. There's kind of a magic in this watch that I can't really point the finger on. This said, I will make a video about it.

Yes, the CW is superior and if you like that one, it will not disappoint, but yes, it's more expensive. I think the black version would be the one to go too. I also think the CW is more versatile and wearable given the slimness of the watch. On the other hand I don't really miss the date on the Aviera, but that might just be me :)

Thanks for commenting, but let me unpack a bit, so I can explain my perspective and intention here. Actually, I'm not comparing as "field" watches per se, but as adventure, exploring watches. I mean, civil made watches to alleged exploration and adventures in the mountain, travelling, caves, crossing rivers, glaciers and the like. On the other hand, I think the Explorer is not a "great" GADA, as it's not really designed to go to any place. For exploration and true adventure, it's a bit out of place. While it can do it, for certain, it's not the intention of the watch. It's more of an EDC watch instead. The Summiteer is more of a GADA watch, or even the Alpinist. The third thing is that I'm comparing watches that I owned at the moment of comparison. While it's true I had a Hamilton Khaki Field automatic, I sold it long ago. I have recently bought a Benrus 3061. This one is a great "field" watch but in my humble opinion it's not the best for exploration, as it has important shortcomings, specially water resistance. Still one of my favorite watches and worth talking about it in a future video. I short, I tried to compare four watches that I currently own that somehow resemble or are linked to the Explorer and or the "exploring" lore. Of course, there are a lot of watches that could also be compared here, but the video would surely be way too long :)

@@TheWatchFrame Now I see that our definition of GADA differs. I also did not understand that it was based on your current watches. My interruption of GADA, adds the ability to wear it in a dressed up situation as well. The Explorer add some polish, along with brushed finish. It has the ability to go to the field ,as well as, fit under a dress shirt, with a sports jacket. For my personal travels, that include, hunting, fishing, diving and places I sometimes don’t want to drawn attention to myself, I tend to choose a less expensive watch, brushed finish, easy to read dials and with a date (personal preference), or a G-Shock. For general travel and light field use, I like the new black lacquer Aqua Terra. Another, is the very inexpensive, great field watch, the Bodrrey Voyager. Thankfully there are choices that fit everyone’s needs and wrist size.

@@uncles2000 sure, the Explorer is a great watch, and as a watch by itself, it will reveal itself in the video I'm preparing. There are, as you say, a lot of options fit for many purposes. Thanks for the recommendations.

Frank Bullitt sure does!

Thanks a lot!

I feel honored. Thanks a lot!

Thanks. I've decided to keep the watch for the moment being. The last months have proven how good this watch is in all environments.

Gracias. No recuerdo el envío, pero no suele ser mucho. Sobre los veinte y pico euros (si es que lo cobraban, que me quiere sonar que sí) y de aduanas la cosa anduvo en torno a los 130 euros. Creo que no llegaba a esa cifra.

@@TheWatchFrame sí, para un alpinist de Japón me cobraron 100€, gracias

Thanks!

Have to second this. Was curious on how it works and tou described it perfectly.

@@DonJuanMair thanks!

Thanks a lot. Yes, I forgot to record that. I'm measuring it, and it is 49.5mm, falling almost vertical.

That's thats really helpful. It sounds long but for this style of watch probably okay. Thanks again

@@colintalbot7492 it's not too long, and bear in mind that it contours the wrist nicely. Not much of an issue with smaller wrists.

Well, good question. I guess it all depends. My first thought is towards the Summiteer. It is a worryless watch with a reliable movement, easy to adjust on the fly with the bracelet, and not out of place in any situation. Very light, on par with the Explorer. The Explorer is more comfortable, though. The other option would be the Ranger on a single pass strap, maybe with just another one to change every once and then, an elegant looking one, but not with the bracelet. Although you can easily adjust the bracelet, it might be just a bit too much of a weight for such long periods wearing it. It would withstand anything, but I'd try to make it as light as possible with, as mentioned, using a single pass strap.

@@TheWatchFramethe budget friendly approach has great merit. I think I’d be interested in the idea of a more iconic watch being along for the adventure of a lifetime would be cool to say that it was your “***** watch” Maybe the Ranger cause the Explorer might be too risky.

@@DFW_AV8R sure. That's a very good point, and I've been considering it since my first answer. Either the Explorer or the Ranger would surely work. The idea to attach memories to the pieces. Right now, I'm going to the mountain and the Ranger will be the one I'm carrying.

Well, it's not larger. It looks larger, maybe because of the bezel of the Thresher. What I mean is that being 41 doesn't really appear to wear too large or anything.

Not sure, but most probably yes.

Sure. You can add three or four points to the scratch resistance, but the fact is that it's not really scratch resistant at all. It is the opposite. And the opposite of what you would expect from this type of watch. I even managed to scratch it with my plastic calipers. Maybe the steel of my unit is even softer. I don't know :D. About legibility, I stand by it. If you have good sight, it's ok to average. But with certain light conditions and will all the shininess inside, including the dial, and the bold branding, can be really difficult. That is not the case with the other three watches. It could be a two or three. Maybe, but this is an adventure watch, and being the way it is, maybe as you say about the diminishing returns, seems like a sin to me. The strap-ability is very bad. Very, very bad, and the 19mm, something that really bothers me a lot. And all of that seems weird in an "exploring" watch, unless it's not really conceived to be us such. But I love this watch. And as a watch, is way better than I expected. Even as an adventure watch even. So good is it in general.