Explorer II "Polar" wrist shots please 42mm

[m1911a1]

[m1911a1]

I had to toss in a black dial for good measure.....

[Ragna]

Originally Posted by m1911a1

I had to toss in a black dial for good measure.....

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Finally some Black Power over here.

[speedolex]

I was this close to buying one sight unseen online, but then I saw this image of a Polar up against my 16610 and could not believe the size difference, the thing is huge.

[Anestheticsaregood]

Originally Posted by speedolex

I was this close to buying one sight unseen online, but then I saw this image of a Polar up against my 16610 and could not believe the size difference, the thing is huge.

A side by side of the explorer II next to a subc or gmt master IIc would be nice

[mdgrwl]

Love it!! Im a huge fan.

Its a great "Modern Rolex"... one Im drawn to moreso than many of the other more classic Rolex designs. Its also low bling which I like a lot.

It sports up well with a suit n tie... and also perfect with jeans and a t. And everything in between.

[scarlet knight]

I am a small guy (5'7") with a small to medium wrist and the Explorer2 is fine size wise. I am a former Panerai owner (44mm). That was too big!

[oldsalt]

Originally Posted by Anestheticsaregood

A side by side of the explorer II next to a subc or gmt master IIc would be nice

Here ya' go ....

[Wingman244]

Originally Posted by Stuntpilot

Question in the same vein as the OP. HOw does the bezel look after daily wear abuse since it isn't Ceramic? Been thinking of one also

I just flipped my Polar E2 42mm, after over 2.5 years of daily wear I only had one mark on the bezel and you had to turn the watch in just the right way to see it. I banged it on a lot of stuff. Mine never showed any marks. I think the brushed finish really helps keep it looking new. I really loved mine but I found a Zenith El Primero Striking 10th that stole my heart. I will probably regret flipping it. But I really like chronos more than GMT watches. The watch does show marks on the non-crown side of the watch - that is a huge polished area that gets marked up. It fit great, I love the 42mm size. That is the only reason I purchased it, the GMT and Sub just looked small on my wrist - to me, in my opinion, but I have 7.5" wrists.

When Rolex "upsized" this from the old 40mm it redesigned everything and it all fits - the date window is the correct porportion for the bigger dial - it is not the same size as the 40mm or as some have suggested the same distance from the center as the 40mm and is therefore too far from the edge. If you check in Photoshop the date window is in the same exact position as the Sub and GMT II just upsized exactly from 40mm to 42mm. The hands get some criticism for being too big but again they fit the watch perfectly and make the watch incredibly legible (thankfully no T-Rex hands here) - the what time is it at a glance is never a problem.

Rolex also "upsized" the lugs which are 21mm and make finding straps problematic - not impossible, you just need to look a little harder. (Thankfully the Zenith is 21mm so I have straps!) But again - the 21mm lugs are the right size for the 42mm dial. It's a great all round tool watch.

Mine says hi from the top Haleakalā, Maui this last March.

[Anestheticsaregood]

Originally Posted by oldsalt

Here ya' go ....

Thanks. I'm liking the size. May be a nice addition to the collection to have a 40mm sub, 41 DJ, and 42 explorer.

[Castor]

Doing yard work.

[Castor]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I am a small guy (5'7") with a small to medium wrist and the Explorer2 is fine size wise. I am a former Panerai owner (44mm). That was too big!

I'm 5 foot 5 1/2 & mine wears just fine.

[MoreCowdog]

Here's mine - it gets the most wrist time of any of my watches.

[218225]

Originally Posted by Stuntpilot

Question in the same vein as the OP. HOw does the bezel look after daily wear abuse since it isn't Ceramic? Been thinking of one also

Have had mine for three years and there a some small scratches but nothing serious. I see no need for a ceramic bezel.

[Loevhagen]

[Flywheel]

[Flywheel]

Originally Posted by Anestheticsaregood

I am trying to decide between exp II or gmt IIc. What made you guys choose one over the other? I can't make up my mind! I have a sub LVc and DJII in the collection now. Want something with a gmt but can't decide and price point pre owned is the same

I debated the two myself and chose the E2 because it sat flatter and was more streamlined. The new subs and GMTs seem too boxy for me.

[Oriffx]

After much debate between the black and polar here it is...

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by Oriffx

After much debate between the black and polar here it is...

Excellent choice. Wearing mine today too.

[kangajack]

Here's my 216570 Polar...




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[tritium8]

Originally Posted by SamQue

Whew....I thought we were bringing back the "fruit/vegetable" thread.

[sea-dweller]

Nice photos!

[tomj]

I just bought a Datejust II 41 in white gold but have been looking for something which I can wear all day (and put a nylon NATO style band on so I don't scratch on my keyboard when typing).

Tried the Explorer II 42mm in Mexico the other day and it looks terrific. I'm definitely going to snap one up when I come across one at a good price.

I was super glad too as I thought that the only Rolex which was available and larger than 41mm was the Deep Sea, which I find just a little too large for day to day wear (and I think it wouldn't look as good as the Explorer with a NATO).

Best of luck in your search!

[wangany17]

Here's a couple of mine - with bracelet and without.

[watchwatcher]

Damn, I just reread this entire thread and for some reason my palms are all sweaty...

The only problem with this model is deciding between white or black. And I've had both and still couldn't tell you. All I know for sure is, one of these is getting added back to the stable when my watch fund recovers.

OP: did you ever pull the trigger?

[BrummyJames]

On land, where it belongs...