I fell in love... unexpectedly

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

Same happened to me, didn't see it coming either, that bezel though... What a beauty when the light hits it. Congratulations sir, I'f my experience is any indication, you're gonna have a good time with this one for a long time.

The bezel is one of the things that made me hesitate getting it actually. I would much prefer it if it was ceramic... Not that this doesn't look good, just from an aesthetics standpoint. But the reality is a ceramic bezel will change the look substantially.

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by peterpl

I've always liked this watch. I'm hoping Basel 2018 will bring out a Ceramic bezel version of this.

Surely its the Explorer 2 time for a refresh right?

Agreed on the ceramic. I just hope they don't plop a black bezel but instead find a way to keep the SS look. Lighter bezel with darker markings? Too much to hope for?

[Rolex addict]

Congrats!!! I love that watch. If they made it in 40mm with those hands, I'd go buy one right now.

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by Cutlass

Congrats.. I had 3 pieces in last few years ... and I will get one again, ASAP
It is one of the best modern Rolex IMHO.. (Hulk is no.1)

I remember you got the SD43. I am now struggling to justify having an Explorer and an SD43. In some ways they are redundant to me in their general everyday purpose (I don't dive and I think the explorer can handle all of my "water" needs).

What else did you get?

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by Pharaoh_83

Congrats on the new discovery and love. I've had mine (black) for close to a year now. Hasn't left my wrist more than 10 days!

I believe it

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by Mirx

That watch works beautifully with a dress shirt indeed. Congrats!

Originally Posted by dberman3

Agreed. Bought mine about 1.5 years ago and it goes equally well with a suit and tie or shorts and a tee shirt. Great watch!


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Good to know. From pictures and from just looking at it in a store, especially next to ceramic bezel stuff, it looked waaaaaay too casual. But when I put it on with a shirt on, I was like, wait, I think this works.

[watchwatcher]

Very nice! Congrats!!

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by ckaynyc

I'm with you the ExII was never a watch I followed but lately I have been interested.

Stop looking at it or you will end up getting one

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

It really is a stunning model. Generally not a fan of white dials but this one works perfectly!

Congrats!

I don't mind white dials but am with you, generally prefer the darker dials. The reason I HAD to go with white on this one is the contrast. This may be the only Rolex that has the black marker surrounds. This along with the maxi black surround hands make for an amazing contrast in real life... It's a different look and experience from the black dial one.

[yxc145]

Congrats. Is this what you sold the SD43 for?

[Danny83]

Congrats

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Congrats!!! I love that watch. If they made it in 40mm with those hands, I'd go buy one right now.

It wears smaller than you think. I would give it a shot if I were you. At least leave it on your hand for a few minutes at a dealer. You may be surprised.

[BVLDARI]

Thank you all for your kinds words!

[ejvette]

great looking piece I love my Exp II its my favorite watch

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by BVLDARI

I don't mind white dials but am with you, generally prefer the darker dials. The reason I HAD to go with white on this one is the contrast. This may be the only Rolex that has the black marker surrounds. This along with the maxi black surround hands make for an amazing contrast in real life... It's a different look and experience from the black dial one.

Agree with you 100%. I came back to read trough this thread and had to put mine on today. Absolutely love this watch!


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[Boaters]

Big Congrats!

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

Agree with you 100%. I came back to read trough this thread and had to put mine on today. Absolutely love this watch!


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[faz]

Congrats!

I too was not a fan of Explorer 2 until I saw a 5 digit black dial on a friend. It is a handsome watch.


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[Stevec14]

Great watch. Congrats. I let my black dial go, but the white looks great on you

[Bok88]

Looks great. Love the white dial.

[Cutlass]

Originally Posted by BVLDARI

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What else did you get?

Almost all sport models.. Sub,ex2, gmt, daytona, SD....
But I prefer EX2 WD and Hulk .. they are both perfect to me.. and I often wear them on RubberB straps...





But I love ISOfrane straps too..
They are prefect for my underwater activity ...




Check my IG for more pics :)

[Wildy]

I too am finding that I am wearing the EX 2 more than any of my others. I think it's because it's a no nonsense watch which is so comfortable on the wrist. No PCL to baby. Or maybe it's just looks so cool.

[wb55]

I too never liked the exp2 but wear it so much more than my other "more popular" Rolex. So legible, under the radar, great quality.

But does need the submariner glide lock or the DSSD clasp. And triple lock crown.

[busytimmy]

Originally Posted by BVLDARI

All, I was never an Explorer fan. And then a couple of months ago I saw some high res photos on WUS. Then about a month ago I saw more high res photos on TRF. It just kind of got stuck in my head and I fell in love with it... And I had to have one. So far I am super happy with it. I absolutely love the contrast between the hands and the dial. I love the big hands. I love the size of the dial. I was also pleasantly surprised that it actually (in my opinion) works well with a dress shirt. The only improvement I would make is to have the better submariner/sea-dweller style clasp. Other than that I think this watch is amazing.

Fantastic. For my wrists, if the whole thing was 2mm smaller it might be the only watch I'd wear...

[machob55]

Beautiful watch. Congratulations.

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[winger14]

Congratulations. I feel like this will be my next purchase!

[schro]

I hate this watch!

Just kidding... congrats

[MrInternational]

congrats - and gorgeous watch... this one is on my radar - and it's very good to hear your opinion (and pics) that it works well for dress clothes (I am usually in a tie/jacket for work)...

[MrInternational]

Originally Posted by busytimmy

Fantastic. For my wrists, if the whole thing was 2mm smaller it might be the only watch I'd wear...

I believe the older model with red gmt hand is 40mm, isn't it?

[scarlet knight]

Looks great, enjoy it! The flatness does keep it under a dress shirt. Might be my favorite Rolex that I own. It has a happy face!