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BUSCH297 · 14 May 2010, 10:11 AM

Good evening everyone

I wonder what you all think is a tougher Rolex,ExplorerII or the Sub? My vote is for the less complex no date Sub. Let me know what you think.

Safetrends · 14 May 2010, 10:22 AM

Both are excellent however the no date sub is my pick. Both are tool watches.

nauticajoe · 14 May 2010, 10:36 AM

Both are very tough watches, but the ExpII has my vote since the bezel is fixed.

InVision · 14 May 2010, 10:38 AM

x2

Stelz · 14 May 2010, 10:44 AM

I will tell you tomorrow after I pick up my Explorer II...I have a 14060m and it is tough but from what I have read Explorer II is the ultimate outdoors watch.

hooliganhooker · 14 May 2010, 10:50 AM

Well since it wasn't specified...I'd say Sub No Date. Fewer complications...

springbar · 14 May 2010, 11:31 AM

The Sub no-date has a moving part on the outside (the bezel) but far fewer moving parts on the inside. Remember, the Explorer II has the date and the GMT complication.

Of course, an Explorer II with a malfunctioning date is no less functional than the Sub that doesn't have a date display at all.

Perdu · 14 May 2010, 11:37 AM

There are equal I would say but the case back is thicker on the Sub., I think. The Exp II lack of a rotating bezel is better in sandy environments where dirt can get under the bezel.

multimedia · 14 May 2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooliganhooker

Well since it wasn't specified...I'd say Sub No Date. Fewer complications...

+1

Cheers,
Joe

CKLinLA · 14 May 2010, 11:51 AM

Have both a Expy 2 and 14060, and while the Sub is heavier, the Expy 2 just feels a
lot more like a tougher go-anywhere watch to me - not a 'scientific'', but more an
emotional/visual/tactile sense of the two. The fixed, 'no-paint', and sloping bezel is
a big factor

Haroldglen · 15 May 2010, 01:19 PM

The Sub with no date, even with the moving part on the outside.

Lion · 15 May 2010, 01:25 PM

They are both tool watches so they should both be tough!!!

ParisDakarBmw · 15 May 2010, 01:34 PM

Hard question to answer, but I'd rather have the 14060 in an extreme condition. The bezel could deflect a blow that would otherwise crack the crystal. Plus the fewer parts in the movement.

Puffy · 25 May 2010, 08:43 PM

Reckon the 14060...

14 May 2010, 10:11 AM	#1
BUSCH297 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Watch: 14060M Posts: 51	Which Rolex is tougher? Good evening everyone I wonder what you all think is a tougher Rolex,ExplorerII or the Sub? My vote is for the less complex no date Sub. Let me know what you think.

14 May 2010, 11:37 AM	#8
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	There are equal I would say but the case back is thicker on the Sub., I think. The Exp II lack of a rotating bezel is better in sandy environments where dirt can get under the bezel. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

15 May 2010, 01:25 PM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	They are both tool watches so they should both be tough!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 May 2010, 08:43 PM	#14
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Reckon the 14060... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 May 2010, 10:22 AM	#2
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Both are excellent however the no date sub is my pick. Both are tool watches.

14 May 2010, 10:36 AM	#3
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Both are very tough watches, but the ExpII has my vote since the bezel is fixed.

14 May 2010, 10:38 AM	#4
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	x2

14 May 2010, 10:44 AM	#5
Stelz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: New Hampshire Watch: SUB C Posts: 24	I will tell you tomorrow after I pick up my Explorer II...I have a 14060m and it is tough but from what I have read Explorer II is the ultimate outdoors watch.

14 May 2010, 10:50 AM	#6
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	Well since it wasn't specified...I'd say Sub No Date. Fewer complications...

14 May 2010, 11:31 AM	#7
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	The Sub no-date has a moving part on the outside (the bezel) but far fewer moving parts on the inside. Remember, the Explorer II has the date and the GMT complication. Of course, an Explorer II with a malfunctioning date is no less functional than the Sub that doesn't have a date display at all.

14 May 2010, 11:51 AM	#10
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Have both a Expy 2 and 14060, and while the Sub is heavier, the Expy 2 just feels a lot more like a tougher go-anywhere watch to me - not a 'scientific'', but more an emotional/visual/tactile sense of the two. The fixed, 'no-paint', and sloping bezel is a big factor

15 May 2010, 01:19 PM	#11
Haroldglen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Harold Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 75	The Sub with no date, even with the moving part on the outside.

15 May 2010, 01:34 PM	#13
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Hard question to answer, but I'd rather have the 14060 in an extreme condition. The bezel could deflect a blow that would otherwise crack the crystal. Plus the fewer parts in the movement.

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