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gerry100 · 15 July 2021, 02:41 AM

Subs, DayDates and Daytonas all have apparent "copies" from other brands.

From fine pieces to cheapos.

Has anybody seen an Explorer II look alike?

I havent, and I think thats a good thing

kieselguhr · 15 July 2021, 02:44 AM

Truth be told. The Sinn is tougher

Driver8 · 15 July 2021, 02:44 AM

This has got a whiff of Exp II about it, especially on the optional steel bracelet -

https://www.christopherward.com/retr...-S00K0-VC.html

Kevin of Larchmont · 15 July 2021, 02:58 AM

I just saw a shameless Steinhart polar EXP II copy with Tudor snowflake hands over on IG.

JSolution · 15 July 2021, 03:07 AM

Yep I’ve got a tag aqua racer that’s pretty much the same apart from not being a gmt of course.

JSolution · 15 July 2021, 03:09 AM

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gerry100 · 15 July 2021, 04:25 AM

IMHO, none of these are that close

JSolution · 15 July 2021, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerry100

IMHO, none of these are that close

Probably why you can’t find one then

Chester01 · 15 July 2021, 04:45 AM

The reality is, everyone borrows in someway or another from each other. There is only so much that can be done with a watch, given we have had wrists watches for about 100 years. The constant pressure to make more $$$ means pressure to put out “new” products that are really not new (looking at you ceramic Daytona)

myporsche · 15 July 2021, 04:56 AM

These aren't bad looking watches but I love the EXP II so much I wouldn't touch these even if I didn't have the money I would do whatever needs to be done to get one.

Endoscopist · 15 July 2021, 05:06 AM

SEIKO Sportura SUN025P1 Kinetic GMT

kieselguhr · 15 July 2021, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSolution

Probably why you can’t find one then

GolfJunkie · 15 July 2021, 05:09 AM

SN13 · 15 July 2021, 05:42 AM

Don't search for "Pagani Design" then....

bob sims · 15 July 2021, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerry100

Subs, DayDates and Daytonas all have apparent "copies" from other brands.

From fine pieces to cheapos.

Has anybody seen an Explorer II look alike?

I havent, and I think thats a good thing

Pagani does a better Explorer II than Rolex.

Slurve30 · 15 July 2021, 07:25 AM

I've been looking at an alternative to my own Ex II as an international beater.

I like the B&R but I hate the domed crystal. I like the GS as well but it's a bit more dressy than sport for me and for me I don't want to stand out when I travel. I do actually really like the Christopher Ward... I think it pulls off the Explorer II look better than the Explorer II lol. I just have a hard time getting over the brand text on the dial... I know I'm so vain lol. Guess that's why I own Rolex ;-)

got369 · 15 July 2021, 07:36 AM

Rolex has to be the most copied, hence the ongoing status
/prestige. Not surprised they only made minor tweaks to the Explorer II recently, why change such an iconic watch style!

NickD1975 · 15 July 2021, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob sims

Pagani does a better Explorer II than Rolex.

I own a Pagani pepsi style GMT as the watch I wear if I don't want to risk anything decent, and it's quite impressive. +10sec per day consistently and better made than any other sub £100 watch I've ever seen, let alone an automatic.

I wish they would steer away from the homages a little though.

ken12380 · 17 July 2021, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endoscopist

SEIKO Sportura SUN025P1 Kinetic GMT

I've got the Seiko SUN025P1 and have had at least one person ask if it was an Explorer II! It really does look similar with the orange GMT hand at a brief glance from a distance.

58junior · 17 July 2021, 03:10 AM

TAG HEUER Model WBD2111.BA09282
Has a date bubble!

Good review here:
https://www.calibre11.com/review-aqu...-dial-way2013/

dannyp · 17 July 2021, 03:15 AM

The OG of Exp II imitators

58junior · 17 July 2021, 03:23 AM

Omega Great White! Nice!

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15 July 2021, 02:44 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Truth be told. The Sinn is tougher

15 July 2021, 02:44 AM	#3
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	This has got a whiff of Exp II about it, especially on the optional steel bracelet - https://www.christopherward.com/retr...-S00K0-VC.html

15 July 2021, 02:58 AM	#4
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,393	I just saw a shameless Steinhart polar EXP II copy with Tudor snowflake hands over on IG.

15 July 2021, 03:07 AM	#5
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Yep I’ve got a tag aqua racer that’s pretty much the same apart from not being a gmt of course.

15 July 2021, 03:09 AM	#6
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 July 2021, 04:25 AM	#7
gerry100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 752	IMHO, none of these are that close

15 July 2021, 04:45 AM	#9
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	The reality is, everyone borrows in someway or another from each other. There is only so much that can be done with a watch, given we have had wrists watches for about 100 years. The constant pressure to make more $$$ means pressure to put out “new” products that are really not new (looking at you ceramic Daytona)

15 July 2021, 04:56 AM	#10
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	These aren't bad looking watches but I love the EXP II so much I wouldn't touch these even if I didn't have the money I would do whatever needs to be done to get one.

15 July 2021, 05:06 AM	#11
Endoscopist "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 89	SEIKO Sportura SUN025P1 Kinetic GMT

15 July 2021, 07:25 AM	#16
Slurve30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Chicago Watch: 114270 Posts: 91	I've been looking at an alternative to my own Ex II as an international beater. I like the B&R but I hate the domed crystal. I like the GS as well but it's a bit more dressy than sport for me and for me I don't want to stand out when I travel. I do actually really like the Christopher Ward... I think it pulls off the Explorer II look better than the Explorer II lol. I just have a hard time getting over the brand text on the dial... I know I'm so vain lol. Guess that's why I own Rolex ;-)

15 July 2021, 07:36 AM	#17
got369 Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: US Posts: 59	Rolex has to be the most copied, hence the ongoing status /prestige. Not surprised they only made minor tweaks to the Explorer II recently, why change such an iconic watch style!

17 July 2021, 03:15 AM	#21
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	The OG of Exp II imitators

17 July 2021, 03:23 AM	#22
58junior "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 241	Omega Great White! Nice!

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