Which to buy - Rolex Explorer 1 versus Submariner no date?

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I am seeking to add a Rolex to my collection this year. It would be my first ever. I've been very conflicted about the brand due to all the hype, hysteria, and everything else that is associated with Rolex, especially since the Pandemic. But the truth is, I absolutely love the Explorer range (1 and II) as well as the Sub (especially the no date). And I feel it would be great to have at least one Rolex in my collection (even if I never buy a second Rolex in my lifetime).