u/Total-Government-535

Completely different watch compared to the previous version. Redesigned lugs with the tfit makes the bracelet so wearable. The bezel blends much better and the steel blue hands/markers catch the light brilliantly. Wears so slim as well (see picture).

IMO the best integrated bracelet watch going right now for the price. All the ones I would prefer over this are 4-5x the price (IWC Ing, Cartier Santos, GP Laureato etc)

Having both in hand, I think they’re both different enough from each other to exist in someone’s collection. Curious to know which one people would prefer (mainly design wise, Tudor obviously superior movement and finishing wise)

Caught in two minds. Initially ordered the Glacier Blue 36mm Twelve as I was on the market for an integrated sports watch to scratch that genta itch. Wanted something a bit small and slim - understated. The dial looked perfect for summer coming up.

Recently, after seeing the new royals (yet to see in person) I can’t help but think if it’s worth waiting and saving to get the Tudor instead. Yes it’s a superior watch in its movement and construction - but ignoring that, design wise, what do people prefer? I actually think the twelves bracelet is better (more slim and subtle)

(Note: is it me, or is the Twelve rotor noise really loud?)

(I also have a Hamilton Murph 38 and Seiko Alpinist, but just these two are all I need)

(So I tell myself). 36mm - the only correct size for the Explorer (unless you have much larger wrists)