So surprised by the Explorer II

[Keats]

Hi all,

I posted yesterday about my desire to find a workhorse watch to rotate alongside my GMT IIc - quite rightly many suggested wearing my GMT irrespective of the situation, and while I agree, the itch to find a suitable second piece was driving me crazy. So after a night sleeping on it, a trip to my preferred AD was in order.

Long story short, I was presented with a selection of suitable options having given my AD the criteria. Out came an IWC Aquatimer, a Panerai Luminor (PAM00321 although this was fished out to give an idea as to the feel of the watch), the beastly Deepsea along and both black and white face Explorer II's.

To my absolute amazement I was smitten with the Explorer II - it just screamed 'any time, any place, anywhere'!! It has the hallmarks of robustness I'm searching for along with the typical class and presence that one expects from Rolex. I fell for the black face which contrasts beautifully with the grain of the brushed bezel, while the orange 24-hour hand 'pops' off the face.

So, whether it's jeans and T-shirts or business attire, this baby ticks the boxes and I feel is the perfect foil for my GMT. As such, the watch is safely stashed in the AD's safe with my name on it and I just wondered what the consensus is on TRF, is there love for the Explorer II?

Cheers all,

Stu