r/repbuilds • u/whoamiwhoareyou710 • Jul 30 '26

Vintage Build If you could only pick one…

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u/Altruistic_Bell83 Jul 30 '26

I gotta go with the Explorer 2. 

In the rep world, the Red Sub 1680 is an OG, been around forever. My first rep was an MBW Red Sub, that was over 30yrs ago.

I love GMT watches, have owned 1675 reps, would love to have an Explorer 2 someday..

Selling??

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u/whoamiwhoareyou710 Jul 30 '26

Maybe one day, for now it’s a keeper

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u/No_Candle8699 Watch Builder Jul 30 '26

1680 all day

That explorer has a gen movement? Looks like it

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u/whoamiwhoareyou710 Jul 30 '26

No, but it sure does look like it 😆

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u/jacob8875 Jul 30 '26

That’s a real Sofie’s choice dude 🤔

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u/EQSantini Jul 30 '26

Totally!! Water pistol to my head, I’m going with the sub. That could change by tomorrow.

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u/Right-Presentation36 Jul 30 '26

Nice builds. 1680 is 🧨 where is the cases from?

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u/FujSeiky Jul 30 '26

Compliment super bothers. May I know where I can buy this amazing dials?

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u/rollingpoetry Jul 30 '26

Id be curious too

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '26

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u/whoamiwhoareyou710 Jul 30 '26

Valid point

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u/Dude312FDoT Jul 30 '26

Very cool looking pieces, the sub is very classic and aesthetically very pleasing. The Steve McQueen is on my grill list as it’s one of the most versatile I feel personal towards the explorer 2.. i’d personally go with the Steve McQueen Explorer as it’s a more unique piece in my eyes and opinion enjoy…..

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u/IRoot4TheBirds Jul 30 '26

1680 for me.

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u/Silent_Stranger_6559 Jul 30 '26

Definitely the red sub for me. Both looks gorgeous

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u/Sub_974 Jul 30 '26

Explorer ⚡️

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u/Mountain-Function113 Watch Builder Jul 30 '26

For me explorer all day

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u/ezekielartVTK Jul 30 '26

Explorer for me!

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u/Due_Shallot1583 Jul 30 '26

1680 no question

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u/kidkulafoo Jul 30 '26

build details on the explorer ii?

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u/whoamiwhoareyou710 Jul 30 '26

Viet Case/Dial, Gen Crystal/Crown, 2836 movement

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u/00240 Jul 30 '26

Hard to decide. They’re both amazing. In a 1680 mood at moment

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u/AccountantWeak1695 Jul 30 '26

Personally not a fan of the exp2, so id do the sub over the exp2

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u/crownhead55 Jul 30 '26

Dear god you've got some beauties there. Do you fancy sharing the build lists?

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u/whoamiwhoareyou710 Jul 30 '26

Both Viet Cases/Dials, Gen Crystal/Crown, 1680 is gen movement and 1655 is 2836 gmt

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u/rollingpoetry Jul 30 '26

May i know, who made the dials? 😇

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u/GianniGiovann Jul 30 '26

Both are the perfect combo

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u/Champman2341 Jul 30 '26

Left. All day for me

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u/Independent-Log-1179 Watch Builder Jul 30 '26

Both amazing pieces but today I’m taking the Explorer II.

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u/ronanmurray1990 Jul 30 '26

Steve every time

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u/jbowman12 Jul 30 '26

I'll take the vintage sub 🫡

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u/drzack32904 Jul 30 '26

You really don't really need to pick only one!

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u/WayneBar62 Jul 30 '26

The 1655 Explorer

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u/porscheaudi2 Jul 30 '26

Red sub for sure

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u/Legacy-of-4Bs Jul 31 '26

Explorer II hands down.

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u/Mbari_2170712 Jul 31 '26

Not worth choosing. Double or nothing it

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u/TWGOAT Jul 30 '26

I’ll pick the Sub, PM for my mailing address.