Explorer 1 / Railmaster lookalikes alternatives?

**Orange Peel** · 24th July 2012, 13:02

What other alternatives (cheaper) are out there for the Rolex Explorer 1 or Omega Railamaster.
I'm thinking 36mm as a preference but up to 39mm would also be OK.
If possible pics and links if applicable?
Up to £600-700 max quid either new or pre-owned.

Cheers

Neil.

**sunster** · 24th July 2012, 14:21

MK II vantage if you can find one

**kungfugerbil** · 24th July 2012, 14:45

Hamilton?

Not quite the same but kind of similar. If you squint :)

**17bex** · 24th July 2012, 15:33

That Hamilton is nice, whats the model number of that >?

**OldHooky** · 24th July 2012, 15:33

kungfugerbil

Which Hamilton is that?

Thanks

**kungfugerbil** · 24th July 2012, 15:45

That Hamilton is the fantastically-named "Thin-o-matic" 38mm. I think the model code is H38415731.

**Orange Peel** · 24th July 2012, 15:45

Originally Posted by 17bex

That Hamilton is nice, whats the model number of that >?

Agreed, and how many feet across is it?

**RickChard** · 24th July 2012, 15:46

That Hamilton is a Jazzmaster, spotted it earlier at Creation Watches:

http://www.creationwatches.com/produ...304704ee3bfefb

Edit - actually, this one is slightly different, my apologies!

**kungfugerbil** · 24th July 2012, 15:48

Originally Posted by RickChard

That Hamilton is a Jazzmaster, spotted it earlier at Creation Watches:

http://www.creationwatches.com/produ...304704ee3bfefb

Not quite, but close. It's the thin-o-matic rather than the viewmatic, model number as above.

**Operation Grandslam** · 24th July 2012, 19:23

I'd say check out the PRS 25 tiny bit bigger than you requested but certainly in the Explorer mold, and cheap as chips.

**SimonK** · 24th July 2012, 19:31

Second-hand Tudor Ranger - a real one with the shield logo, not a fake with the Tudor Rose and 'Ranger' written in red.

Or how about an original Smiths Everest, like mine

**jakubisko** · 24th July 2012, 21:36

Something from BALL? Trainmaster maybe.

**loqv75** · 25th July 2012, 00:24

Originally Posted by kungfugerbil

Hamilton?

Not quite the same but kind of similar. If you squint :)

This Hamilton looks good which model is it?

**Saxon007** · 25th July 2012, 00:47

Originally Posted by loqv75

This Hamilton looks good which model is it?

See post #7

**rsykes2000** · 25th July 2012, 12:04

Originally Posted by jakubisko

Something from BALL? Trainmaster maybe.

Maybe the Engineer II Ohio ? 38mm.

**shamardal** · 25th July 2012, 12:37

These guys have some similar watches:

http://www.uhr.info/en/Three-Hand-watches-from-UHR
http://www.autran-viala.de/EN/Eremitage-H.htm

**jrpippen** · 25th July 2012, 12:46

There is no alternative to an Explorer. Its a fools errant to try and find one.

**jakubisko** · 25th July 2012, 15:27

Originally Posted by rsykes2000

Maybe the Engineer II Ohio ? 38mm.

Yep, that is it!! Even with the magnifying glass :D

**Marco-T** · 25th July 2012, 15:36

I've the Zeno Explorer and the Sandoz 3-6-9, but even on my small wrist they were to tiny....

.... for me the MKII felt best

Size 39 mm, sapphire crystal and solid bracelet

**yogidaj** · 29th October 2012, 19:27

Bernhardt Watch Company in North Carolina makes excellent watches for the value. I'm wearing the Binacle Anchor now and it's a great watch. You can find a full review here: http://rosswatchreview.com/2010/10/2...anchor-review/
the website is to view or purchase is: http://www.bernhardtwatch.com/
Regards,
David.

**Snipe** · 29th October 2012, 20:15

Neil, have you tried a Smiths PRS-29a? Obviously hand wound but probably a good match size-wise and I get the impression you prefer straps to bracelets?

**lenny** · 29th October 2012, 21:20

There's the older 2nd generation Seiko Alpinist:

**bmpf** · 29th October 2012, 22:03

I think the Sinn 656 makes a good alternative. Obviously a flieger watch not a polar explorer. But to the untrained eye, it's a reasonably sized plain watch with 3-6-9 (and 12 thrown in for free). Sorry cant work out how to post a picture from iPhone.

**Captainhowdy** · 29th October 2012, 22:08

What's not to like.

http://www.ballwatch.com/html5/index...ask=26&mid=521

**jairogru** · 29th October 2012, 22:17

I've just got a used MKII Vantage. Size and overall quality is amazing. I wonder if the Smiths Everest (still available as new) wouldn't match the feel and quality oh this - I'd bet yes.

**OldHooky** · 5th November 2012, 16:32

Originally Posted by Captainhowdy

What's not to like.

http://www.ballwatch.com/html5/index...ask=26&mid=521

Lovely. Good job I've got an Everest otherwise I'd be looking at one of these and in deep trouble!

**birdynamnam** · 5th November 2012, 18:06

The everest from TF is my first suggestion.

The Hamilton Thin-o-matic is superb...

Another suggestion rather datejust like but same case and price is OK:

here:
http://bethge-soehne.biz/products/de.../Kennedy1.html

**dowsing** · 5th November 2012, 18:28

A new one to me, can't as I've ever seen these before. Very datejust indeed.

Originally Posted by birdynamnam

The everest from TF is my first suggestion.

The Hamilton Thin-o-matic is superb...

Another suggestion rather datejust like but same case and price is OK:

here:
http://bethge-soehne.biz/products/de.../Kennedy1.html

**dejjl** · 5th November 2012, 19:03

Zeno Explorer. I have the ETA version and its very nice indeed, both on the bracelet and on a db10 tapered Corfam. (May be flipping soon)

**dowsing** · 5th November 2012, 20:12

Originally Posted by dejjl

Zeno Explorer. I have the ETA version and its very nice indeed, both on the bracelet and on a db10 tapered Corfam. (May be flipping soon)

You'll most likely get your arm bitten off. I may well be interested in the strap if you are selling.

**ZIM** · 5th November 2012, 21:51

I doubt it will even get to SC!

**SplitSecond** · 5th November 2012, 22:06

Originally Posted by birdynamnam

Another suggestion rather datejust like but same case and price is OK:

here:
http://bethge-soehne.biz/products/de.../Kennedy1.html

I think Leon Lazar in Berlin sells these too, though under his own name, if anyone wants to try one on first.

**Vanderbos** · 15th April 2014, 23:39

How about the Sinn 556? Not a blunt homage, something a bit different but with a great reputation of its own.

**notenoughwrists** · 15th April 2014, 23:45

What the..... This thread is 2 years old man!

**notenoughwrists** · 15th April 2014, 23:45

And the answer is Steinhartt - but still, i just wasted 5 mins reading this old guff

**mutanthands** · 16th April 2014, 00:31

Am I the only one who thinks "Jazzmaster" sounds like some weird innuendo? ;)

**deerworrier** · 16th April 2014, 04:54

Originally Posted by mutanthands

Am I the only one who thinks "Jazzmaster" sounds like some weird innuendo? ;)

nope but I do remember when the term "selfie" was a whole different thing!

add to the jazzmaster the ball deep quest and the ball skin diver and you got yourself quite a movie collection for selfies

**learningtofly** · 16th April 2014, 07:41

Originally Posted by lenny

There's the older 2nd generation Seiko Alpinist:

WTF?

**MakeColdplayHistory** · 16th April 2014, 07:47

Originally Posted by lenny

There's the older 2nd generation Seiko Alpinist:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

WTF?

Nice watch but there are watches closer to the Explorer I

For example, this (new to me) Zeno Explorer....

**notenoughwrists** · 16th April 2014, 16:41

Originally Posted by learningtofly

WTF?

Ha ha ha. perfect!

**simonsev** · 16th April 2014, 18:16

Just in from time-design UK, have wanted one for ages and a great little piece it is, perfectly wearable at 36mm, this is with the NOS AS 5206 which is working fine at -5s/24hours, nice signed crown, very happy with it.

**Vanderbos** · 17th April 2014, 08:07

Originally Posted by notenoughwrists

What the..... This thread is 2 years old man!

Sometimes dead things come back to life. (Cf Walking Dead) ;) I'm a bit of a newbie!

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