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dannyp · 9 November 2009, 12:41 PM

So right now my job doesn't require that I wear a suit (once per month at most, for a meeting). That is obviously subject to change and I'm curious whether my Explorer II (which has recently been getting most of my wrist time) will look out of place. Anyone here regularly wear this watch when dressing up? Is this more 36mm DJ/Exp I territory, or do you find you pull off the 40mm Exp. II well in this capacity?

Z-Sub · 9 November 2009, 12:53 PM

It just depends on the color of the suit/shirt.
Some people think that only leather strap is suitable for more formal wear but I'm more relaxed on that. Daytona, one of my love, maybe get worn with suit as much by me..

jmsrolls · 9 November 2009, 01:09 PM

I regularly wear my EXPII with a suit and/or clerics (black shirt/white collar). I even wear it celebrating Mass.

The Explorer II is quite versatile, especially in black.

Fr. John†

onkyo · 9 November 2009, 01:11 PM

IMO it will look great!

An exp II goes well with casual or formal wear.

cdnwatchguy · 9 November 2009, 01:17 PM

So I am probably biased on this. I don't currently have an Exp ll but if I did I would not hesitate to wear it with a suit.

Lamone · 9 November 2009, 02:32 PM

The Expy II is pretty versatile. It goes with just anything.

RTD · 9 November 2009, 02:35 PM

...I have several times, you can't go wrong.

Tools · 9 November 2009, 02:39 PM

Wearing a suit isn't really "dressing up"..... It's still pretty much basic business attire...

The Exp II looks a lot better than many of the other wrist ornaments people wear today..........

Dylan Wade · 9 November 2009, 03:00 PM

When I owned one prior the answer was YES absolutely.

rayt · 9 November 2009, 04:35 PM

yes explorer2 versatile rolex watch.

CKLinLA · 9 November 2009, 04:40 PM

Among the casual/sports/tool Rolex, the Explorer II has a slimmer profile as well as simpler more elegant design. IMO it is more suit friendly than say a Sub/Daytona/GMT/SeaDweller. It is OK with a suit, as say for work/business, but not for full formal occasions.

unclesallie · 9 November 2009, 04:59 PM

an explorer II is a ton of watch, JIMHO. can go anywhere anytime in any company/occasion. no one ever need worry whether that watch is 'dressy' enough.

JJ Irani · 9 November 2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

an explorer II is a ton of watch, JIMHO. can go anywhere anytime in any company/occasion. no one ever need worry whether that watch is 'dressy' enough.

That's right, Dan.....and you can even wear it with your birthday suit!!

dannyp · 9 November 2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's right, Dan.....and you can even wear it with your birthday suit!!

See, the cop that found me in the alleyway this morning didn't share your opinion

icnbne · 9 November 2009, 05:30 PM

not sure about the white, but the black is fitting for all occasions.. (except youre going 4000m under water

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sturgeon123456 · 9 November 2009, 06:11 PM

I think that you could wear any Rolex with a suit, I think that the question should be can I wear this suit with my Rolex!

walds11 · 9 November 2009, 08:38 PM

I don't have an Exp II, but I would wear one with a suit. I wear my SS Sub Date with a suit all the time.

acce1999 · 10 November 2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

So right now my job doesn't require that I wear a suit (once per month at most, for a meeting). That is obviously subject to change and I'm curious whether my Explorer II (which has recently been getting most of my wrist time) will look out of place. Anyone here regularly wear this watch when dressing up? Is this more 36mm DJ/Exp I territory, or do you find you pull off the 40mm Exp. II well in this capacity?

I wear my watches, with a suit ...

... or without:

In my mind it is more about composition, colours and proportions rather than "dressing up" or "down" these days.

Best,

A

chopperboy · 10 November 2009, 12:34 AM

I never wear a suit, but I would have no problem wearing ANY Rolex with a suit, jeans, or shorts!

BASSETHOUNDS · 10 November 2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Wearing a suit isn't really "dressing up"..... It's still pretty much basic business attire...

The Exp II looks a lot better than many of the other wrist ornaments people wear today..........

Very true , I nowadays wear my SDDS more then my SS Daytona with my suite to work , so a EXPII no worries .

snowbird · 10 November 2009, 01:22 AM

I don't have an Exp II so I didn't vote in the the poll, however I wear my SD and Sub with a suit and would wear an Exp II with a suit also if I had one.

dalip · 10 November 2009, 01:35 AM

don't have one...but really see no reason why not.

Woody · 10 November 2009, 02:15 AM

I think it works better than most sports Rolex as its low profile slips neatly under shirt cuff - wear mine all the time.

JJ Irani · 10 November 2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

I wear my watches, with a suit ...

... or without:

In my mind it is more about composition, colours and proportions rather than "dressing up" or "down" these days.

Best,

A

WOW, great pics. Both watches look so sharp with the suit!!

onkyo · 10 November 2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW, great pics. Both watches look so sharp with the suit!!

I'm with you JJ..... what an awesome look with a suit or without a suit.

ersnyder · 10 November 2009, 02:34 AM

I have the white face Exp II and it especially looks nice with black suit and white shirt.

kcmo · 10 November 2009, 03:56 AM

As a woman, I think the Explorer 2 would look great with a suit. I don't really believe in rules when it comes to Rolex. Wear it and enjoy it!

Wink · 10 November 2009, 04:49 AM

For me, it depends on the suit. I wear my black dial Explorer II only with gray suits. I wear a tt Datejust with all other colors.

Wink

AWATCH · 10 November 2009, 05:03 AM

I don't think it makes any difference. A Rolex goes well with anything.

JJ Irani · 10 November 2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

As a woman, I think the Explorer 2 would look great with a suit. I don't really believe in rules when it comes to Rolex. Wear it and enjoy it!

Looks like I'll have to grab my suit very soon, Karis!!

View Poll Results: Explorer II for dress?
I think it looks great, I do it frequently	41	56.94%
I sometimes do it, don't really think about it one way or the other	23	31.94%
Only if traveling with just one watch and that happens to be it	1	1.39%
No, I think this watch is reserved for more casual occasions	7	9.72%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

9 November 2009, 12:41 PM	#1
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Who wears an Exp. II with a suit? So right now my job doesn't require that I wear a suit (once per month at most, for a meeting). That is obviously subject to change and I'm curious whether my Explorer II (which has recently been getting most of my wrist time) will look out of place. Anyone here regularly wear this watch when dressing up? Is this more 36mm DJ/Exp I territory, or do you find you pull off the 40mm Exp. II well in this capacity?

9 November 2009, 12:53 PM	#2
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	It just depends on the color of the suit/shirt. Some people think that only leather strap is suitable for more formal wear but I'm more relaxed on that. Daytona, one of my love, maybe get worn with suit as much by me.. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

9 November 2009, 01:17 PM	#5
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	I have lots of watches but only one suit So I am probably biased on this. I don't currently have an Exp ll but if I did I would not hesitate to wear it with a suit. __________________ Keith

9 November 2009, 02:39 PM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Wearing a suit isn't really "dressing up"..... It's still pretty much basic business attire... The Exp II looks a lot better than many of the other wrist ornaments people wear today.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 November 2009, 01:09 PM	#3
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	I regularly wear my EXPII with a suit and/or clerics (black shirt/white collar). I even wear it celebrating Mass. The Explorer II is quite versatile, especially in black. Fr. John†

9 November 2009, 01:11 PM	#4
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	IMO it will look great! An exp II goes well with casual or formal wear.

9 November 2009, 02:32 PM	#6
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	The Expy II is pretty versatile. It goes with just anything.

9 November 2009, 02:35 PM	#7
RTD Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: COLORADO Posts: 18	...I have several times, you can't go wrong.

9 November 2009, 03:00 PM	#9
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	When I owned one prior the answer was YES absolutely.

9 November 2009, 04:35 PM	#10
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	yes explorer2 versatile rolex watch.

9 November 2009, 04:40 PM	#11
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Among the casual/sports/tool Rolex, the Explorer II has a slimmer profile as well as simpler more elegant design. IMO it is more suit friendly than say a Sub/Daytona/GMT/SeaDweller. It is OK with a suit, as say for work/business, but not for full formal occasions. __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

9 November 2009, 04:59 PM	#12
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	an explorer II is a ton of watch, JIMHO. can go anywhere anytime in any company/occasion. no one ever need worry whether that watch is 'dressy' enough.

9 November 2009, 05:30 PM	#15
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	not sure about the white, but the black is fitting for all occasions.. (except youre going 4000m under water )

9 November 2009, 06:11 PM	#16
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I think that you could wear any Rolex with a suit, I think that the question should be can I wear this suit with my Rolex!

9 November 2009, 08:38 PM	#17
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I don't have an Exp II, but I would wear one with a suit. I wear my SS Sub Date with a suit all the time. __________________ Adam

10 November 2009, 12:34 AM	#19
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	I never wear a suit, but I would have no problem wearing ANY Rolex with a suit, jeans, or shorts! __________________

10 November 2009, 01:22 AM	#21
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I don't have an Exp II so I didn't vote in the the poll, however I wear my SD and Sub with a suit and would wear an Exp II with a suit also if I had one.

10 November 2009, 01:35 AM	#22
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	don't have one...but really see no reason why not. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

10 November 2009, 02:15 AM	#23
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	I think it works better than most sports Rolex as its low profile slips neatly under shirt cuff - wear mine all the time.

10 November 2009, 02:34 AM	#26
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	I have the white face Exp II and it especially looks nice with black suit and white shirt.

10 November 2009, 03:56 AM	#27
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	As a woman, I think the Explorer 2 would look great with a suit. I don't really believe in rules when it comes to Rolex. Wear it and enjoy it!

10 November 2009, 04:49 AM	#28
Wink Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 84	For me, it depends on the suit. I wear my black dial Explorer II only with gray suits. I wear a tt Datejust with all other colors. Wink

10 November 2009, 05:03 AM	#29
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I don't think it makes any difference. A Rolex goes well with anything. __________________ Al

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