Does size really matter...??

[jwkunkle]

Greetings all.

I just purchased and received my first Rolex, an Explorer II....

Actually let me give you some quick background info. Though I do not have large wrists, I have been wearing nothing but a 44mm Panerai 111 for the last couple years. Before that I wore a 42mm Omega Aqua Terra.

Ok, back to the Rolex. I am wearing it as I type right now and my eyes can't seem to adjust to the smaller size (I realize it has only been on the wrist for a couple of hours!!). It almost looks like I am wearing a ladies size watch. No offense to the ladies of course.

Has anyone else experienced this? Please tell me that I am suffering from some rare form of premature exaggeration size deficiency and that I will get used to the smaller size quickly and not be bothered by it.

Hopefully some of the Rolex/Paneristi here can relate?

Cheers.

Josh

[mfer]

Well, if you've been wearing a 111 for a couple of years, you'll need more than a couple of hours to get used to the expy II.

The expy II does wear smaller than any of the other Rolex sport models, unless you count the original explorer.

I own a various sizes and I have no issue with it at all. Give yourself a little more time. Flipping is EXPENSIVE.

I have
sub and gmt iic - 40mm
seiko skx007j - 42mm
RWC 1938a - 45mm
Pam 111G - 44mm

All wear fine on my 6.5" wrist.

How about some pics of the expy ii? Black/White? Looks real good on a nato or leather if you ask me.

[Trurolexer]

I think yes. But Rolex look so perfect in 40mm and Pannie in 44mm or 45mm.

[Nica64]

Time and time give it some time, I usually like watches that are 44mm which I own a few, when I wear my Submariner if feels a little small for a little be but them is ok.

[TswaneNguni]

I am going to be straight and to the point here,on this one.I think its a fair reflection,seeing where I come from (Rolex) to being where I am now (Panerai).After I bought my 104,I still had my whole Rolex collection.I found myself forced to wear the Rollies and after a while found that I only whore the 104.
The Rollies just did not feel right and look right anymore .... I found myself hunting to see the time.The bracelet and casing just felt like toys.... and I am talking some "bigshot" Rolex models.That was it .... Panerai models followed,funded by the selling of the Rolex collection.

Panerai,it is for me.That bold,stylish,simplicity just tickles my senses !!!

[brainbizz]

+1 I still will occasionally wear a daytona but I wear my PAMs the vast majority of the time. I just like the larger watches and almost purchased the AP Arnolds All Stars but decide to wait.

[dman]

I decide each morning what watch I will wear that day and they vary in size from 36mm up to 44mm. Takes next to no time to adjust and I like to mix it up.