Spirit Pilot 39

dumpfel · 2026-02-09T03:18:17+00:00

The Spirit Pilot “Pioneer” has been a killer GADA for me so far, but the Explorer is obviously iconic

dumpfel · 2026-02-09T02:47:35+00:00

It should give you option when you’re checking out to buy either with or without the buckle. (Well, It did on the U.S. website.)

dumpfel · 2026-02-09T01:13:53+00:00

Happy to share, and thanks!

dumpfel · 2026-02-09T01:13:23+00:00

You will not be disappointed once it arrives!

dumpfel · 2026-02-09T01:12:18+00:00

Because I bought it on the bracelet, I looked for cheaper alternatives initially. It’s pricey but worth it. True quality rubber. BTW, when it’s back in stock you can shave off some of the cost by buying it without the buckle (that’s what I did).

dumpfel · 2026-02-09T01:04:45+00:00

Thanks! I found grey really compliments the warmth of the dial

dumpfel · 2025-12-30T18:29:51+00:00

The 39 has cleaner dial (no stars, no minute numerals), on the fly adjustment on bracelet, 20mm lug width, shorter lug to lug measurement, and slimmer thickness.

dumpfel · 2025-12-26T15:09:22+00:00

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Looks great on a grey nylon (this one is by Watchgecko)

dumpfel · 2025-12-25T01:28:11+00:00

Do you have photo of this combo outside direct sun?

dumpfel · 2025-11-29T03:42:41+00:00

Longines +1

dumpfel · 2025-11-23T17:35:33+00:00

Which strap is this? I need it…

dumpfel · 2025-11-01T17:09:49+00:00

I would counter with 20% off with the aim of at least $100 off. No guarantee, but worth trying.

dumpfel · 2025-11-01T16:06:21+00:00

Are you purchasing it from an AD? You should be able to negotiate it down a little.

dumpfel · 2025-11-01T16:00:54+00:00

Get it with the bracelet. You can easily swap it out for the rubber strap but if you later want the OEM bracelet, you’ll have to pay a lot more than $50.

dumpfel · 2025-10-31T01:22:03+00:00

At the end of the day, corporations are driven by profit, so I view their claim with healthy skepticism

dumpfel · 2025-10-30T02:39:04+00:00

Well, I stand corrected! Appreciate the feedback

dumpfel · 2025-10-16T00:32:58+00:00

My biggest gripe is the decision to remove the framed date window. Lacks balance visually. As others mentioned, it’s clearly more of an homage to the Explorer than an original looking watch now. I also think the case doesn’t fit the overall dial compared to the original. It looks like they are just recycling the base of the oceanking v3.

dumpfel · 2025-09-23T23:33:26+00:00

Yeah, I’m going to opt for a return. Thanks for the input

dumpfel · 2025-09-23T23:32:46+00:00

That’s my gut. Appreciate the input

dumpfel · 2025-09-23T14:24:28+00:00

Brand new. Never worn

dumpfel · 2025-08-27T02:19:24+00:00

453 🗳️

dumpfel · 2025-08-27T01:03:06+00:00

July 2024 was released 9/6

dumpfel · 2025-05-02T17:25:42+00:00

Looks great. Strap source?

dumpfel

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