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Zabaco · 17 May 2010, 08:41 PM

My nephew is graduating from college this month, and has expressed a lot of interest in the Explorer II as a graduation gift. Exactly what distinguishes the Explorer from other Rolex models? Are they tougher? Is it primarily just a style difference?

padi56 · 17 May 2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabaco

My nephew is graduating from college this month, and has expressed a lot of interest in the Explorer II as a graduation gift. Exactly what distinguishes the Explorer from other Rolex models? Are they tougher? Is it primarily just a style difference?

All the Oyster cased Rolex watches are tough,the main difference is different depth ratings and case size and style.While watches with twin lock crowns will be rated to 100m water resistance most triplock crowns are rated 300m and over or whats stated on dial.The Explorer is just a different style watch and bezel with second time zone function.But today all the mens line up are based on the Cal 3135 with or without added complications and all very fine long lasting movements.

Cru Jones · 17 May 2010, 08:55 PM

First of all, your nephew has excellent taste! The Explorer II is an underrated Rolex.

There are quite a few threads just a short "search" away on this board extolling the virtues and demerits of the Explorer II...

Some quick ones:

* two timezone function (like GMT II)
* 40 mm with date function (to help you distinguish it from the Explorer)
* solid steel bezel more robust than rotating one (like on the Sub or GMT II) for active outdoor lifestyle
* two dial color choices, with ability to switch relatively cheaply between the two
* less overtly "Rolex", which, to some, like me, is a positive
* the white dial, in particular, is dress up/dress down, and unique among the Rolex sports models
* not as much history/cache as the Submariner, GMT or Explorer, if that's important
* likely to be updated next year (updated bracelet and clasp, wider lugs, orange second timezone hand); see threads discussing the relative merits of these changes
* bigger discounts than Subs or GMT IIs, if price is a factor

See the two-year old and still-going-strong "enigma" thread for lots of pictures and many comments on this model.

I, for one, am a HUGE fan:

17 May 2010, 08:41 PM	#1
Zabaco Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City Watch: Date, Day-Date YG Posts: 51	ExplorerII question My nephew is graduating from college this month, and has expressed a lot of interest in the Explorer II as a graduation gift. Exactly what distinguishes the Explorer from other Rolex models? Are they tougher? Is it primarily just a style difference?

17 May 2010, 08:55 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	First of all, your nephew has excellent taste! The Explorer II is an underrated Rolex. There are quite a few threads just a short "search" away on this board extolling the virtues and demerits of the Explorer II... Some quick ones: * two timezone function (like GMT II) * 40 mm with date function (to help you distinguish it from the Explorer) * solid steel bezel more robust than rotating one (like on the Sub or GMT II) for active outdoor lifestyle * two dial color choices, with ability to switch relatively cheaply between the two * less overtly "Rolex", which, to some, like me, is a positive * the white dial, in particular, is dress up/dress down, and unique among the Rolex sports models * not as much history/cache as the Submariner, GMT or Explorer, if that's important * likely to be updated next year (updated bracelet and clasp, wider lugs, orange second timezone hand); see threads discussing the relative merits of these changes * bigger discounts than Subs or GMT IIs, if price is a factor See the two-year old and still-going-strong "enigma" thread for lots of pictures and many comments on this model. I, for one, am a HUGE fan:

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