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simex · 30 October 2018, 01:39 AM

wearing my green sub and working around the yard and i got to tell you explorer 2 is more suited to this work its one tough watch

sco · 30 October 2018, 01:51 AM

Too bad the sub let you down. What happened?

Rebel · 30 October 2018, 02:02 AM

The Expy II is tough. I had one but flipped it years ago. However, I've always used a Casio for yard work, etc. I'm a small framed man and the Casio is just more comfortable in lifting and sweaty types of activity.

padi56 · 30 October 2018, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by simex

wearing my green sub and working around the yard and i got to tell you explorer 2 is more suited to this work its one tough watch

The only difference in any oyster cased Rolex is mainly the W/R they are all made from the same SS so should be equally tough.

brandrea · 30 October 2018, 02:20 AM

Did you damage the Sub somehow

AK DeepSea · 30 October 2018, 02:31 AM

Dssd

tyler1980 · 30 October 2018, 02:35 AM

even with the steel bezel i would wear my explorer II for things i wouldn't wear a ceramic bezel Rolex for. If only because its less jewelry feeling to me.

RTG · 30 October 2018, 03:10 AM

I consider my Explorer II 216570 to be Rolex's toughest and most hard-use watch. I wear there and back. As it turns out, it looks good covered in blood too!

Houston77 · 30 October 2018, 03:27 AM

No way would I prefer a watch with a steel bezel over my sub's ceramic bezel for manual labor.

JacksonStone · 30 October 2018, 04:50 AM

Nobody likes a clocktease. Tell us what happened already.

superdog · 30 October 2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Houston77

No way would I prefer a watch with a steel bezel over my sub's ceramic bezel for manual labor.

you would prefer a ceramic bezel over steel?

that is curious to me.

azs.77 · 30 October 2018, 05:06 AM

What happened?

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t65tampa · 30 October 2018, 05:10 AM

I think all of my sport or professional cased Rolex watches are pretty tough and durable. Difference with the Explorer II over the rotating ceramic bezel watches is that if the Explorer II bezel takes a hit and is damaged, it is far easier and cheaper to repair than the rotating bezel assembly on the other watches.

Houston77 · 30 October 2018, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

you would prefer a ceramic bezel over steel?

that is curious to me.

I'd be pretty worried about scratches to a steel bezel.

Dirt · 30 October 2018, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Nobody likes a clocktease. Tell us what happened already.

Clocktease.
I like that

ras47 · 30 October 2018, 05:35 AM

For tough, like others have said, go G-Shock. Far more disposable if the worst happens.

Spoonage · 30 October 2018, 05:38 AM

I wear all of my sport watches wherever I go and whatever I do... Only watches I dont wear in a do anything situation are ones on leather and less than 100M water resistance.

R!$ · 30 October 2018, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

For tough, like others have said, go G-Shock. Far more disposable if the worst happens.

this

XtraCrispy · 30 October 2018, 05:47 AM

I just ordered my first G Shock as I've heard many good things about the line, it'll be here tomorrow (gotta love Amazon Prime).

In fact the most recent WatchTime magazine has a whole story in it about the G Shock which is what enticed me to pick one up - can't go wrong for $60!

JacksonStone · 30 October 2018, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by XtraCrispy

I just ordered my first G Shock as I've heard many good things about the line, it'll be here tomorrow (gotta love Amazon Prime).

In fact the most recent WatchTime magazine has a whole story in it about the G Shock which is what enticed me to pick one up - can't go wrong for $60!

They're awesome watches, and from a functional standpoint, they beat the pants off of any mechanical watch. It's amazing to think how much a mechanical watch would cost if it could do all of the things my G-Shocks can do, provided that's even possible. Beyond that, the durability of a mechanical watch is inversely proportional to the number of complications it has - i.e., the more it can do, the more fragile it is. Not so for the G-Shock.

Strummer25 · 30 October 2018, 06:23 AM

Seiko SKX007/9 fits the bill for great looking, tough as hell, quality automatic watch if you don’t want to damage your Rolex

jenson · 30 October 2018, 06:40 AM

Is the Sub still in good condition?

watchwatcher · 30 October 2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by simex

i got to tell you explorer 2 is more suited to this work its one tough watch

Why is that exactly?

Tomas Eriksson · 30 October 2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Strummer25

Seiko SKX007/9 fits the bill for great looking, tough as hell, quality automatic watch if you don’t want to damage your Rolex

If a SKX can take it a Rolex can take it. It's more a question if the owner is scared of getting scratches.

Kyle3130 · 30 October 2018, 03:47 PM

Here we go again

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=631953

JacksonStone · 30 October 2018, 03:52 PM

Perhaps it's worth pointing out that the OP wasn't asking what the toughest watch is, or even saying what he thinks the toughest watch is, but rather was simply stating that he thinks the Exp. II is tougher than the Sub C. Considering he hasn't even bothered to explain why in the 14 hours since he first said it, I'm not sure why any of us continue to care.

Kyle3130 · 30 October 2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Perhaps it's worth pointing out that the OP wasn't asking what the toughest watch is, or even saying what he thinks the toughest watch is, but rather was simply stating that he thinks the Exp. II is tougher than the Sub C. Considering he hasn't even bothered to explain why in the 14 hours since he first said it, I'm not sure why any of us continue to care.

Good point

2th_doc · 30 October 2018, 04:35 PM

Spartan Race tested.

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horseShu · 30 October 2018, 05:02 PM

The modern Explorer II has the 3187 movement. It has the Paraflex shock resistance feature.
All Rolex movements have some form of shock resistance but I guess the Paraflex in the 3187 has the slight edge?

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rcwatches · 30 October 2018, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

Dssd

agree!

30 October 2018, 01:39 AM	#1
simex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nevada Watch: 1655,exp Posts: 113	toughest watch wearing my green sub and working around the yard and i got to tell you explorer 2 is more suited to this work its one tough watch

30 October 2018, 02:02 AM	#3
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	The Expy II is tough. I had one but flipped it years ago. However, I've always used a Casio for yard work, etc. I'm a small framed man and the Casio is just more comfortable in lifting and sweaty types of activity. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

30 October 2018, 02:35 AM	#7
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	even with the steel bezel i would wear my explorer II for things i wouldn't wear a ceramic bezel Rolex for. If only because its less jewelry feeling to me. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

30 October 2018, 05:10 AM	#13
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,257	I think all of my sport or professional cased Rolex watches are pretty tough and durable. Difference with the Explorer II over the rotating ceramic bezel watches is that if the Explorer II bezel takes a hit and is damaged, it is far easier and cheaper to repair than the rotating bezel assembly on the other watches. __________________ t65tampa

30 October 2018, 05:35 AM	#16
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	For tough, like others have said, go G-Shock. Far more disposable if the worst happens. Attached Images __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

30 October 2018, 01:51 AM	#2
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Too bad the sub let you down. What happened?

30 October 2018, 02:20 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,076	Did you damage the Sub somehow

30 October 2018, 02:31 AM	#6
AK DeepSea Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MAGA2020 Posts: 242	Dssd

30 October 2018, 03:10 AM	#8
RTG 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: YM42 Ti Posts: 2,645	I consider my Explorer II 216570 to be Rolex's toughest and most hard-use watch. I wear there and back. As it turns out, it looks good covered in blood too!

30 October 2018, 03:27 AM	#9
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	No way would I prefer a watch with a steel bezel over my sub's ceramic bezel for manual labor.

30 October 2018, 04:50 AM	#10
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	Nobody likes a clocktease. Tell us what happened already.

30 October 2018, 05:06 AM	#12
azs.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA/Canada Watch: Rolex, AP, Panerai Posts: 823	What happened? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 October 2018, 05:38 AM	#17
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	I wear all of my sport watches wherever I go and whatever I do... Only watches I dont wear in a do anything situation are ones on leather and less than 100M water resistance.

30 October 2018, 05:47 AM	#19
XtraCrispy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Watch: me closely! Posts: 234	I just ordered my first G Shock as I've heard many good things about the line, it'll be here tomorrow (gotta love Amazon Prime). In fact the most recent WatchTime magazine has a whole story in it about the G Shock which is what enticed me to pick one up - can't go wrong for $60! __________________ Rolex Submariner TT 116613LB • Tudor 1926 41mm M91650-0005 • Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY201B.FT6150 • Oris Artelier Date OR733-7670-4051LS • Luminox XS.3505.SC • Alpina AlpinerX AL-283LNO5NAQ6L • Steinhart GMT-OCEAN 1 BLUE RED.2 • Casio G Shock GW-5000-1JF

30 October 2018, 06:23 AM	#21
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	Seiko SKX007/9 fits the bill for great looking, tough as hell, quality automatic watch if you don’t want to damage your Rolex

30 October 2018, 06:40 AM	#22
jenson Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: usa Posts: 99	Is the Sub still in good condition?

30 October 2018, 03:47 PM	#25
Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	Here we go again https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=631953 __________________

30 October 2018, 03:52 PM	#26
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	Perhaps it's worth pointing out that the OP wasn't asking what the toughest watch is, or even saying what he thinks the toughest watch is, but rather was simply stating that he thinks the Exp. II is tougher than the Sub C. Considering he hasn't even bothered to explain why in the 14 hours since he first said it, I'm not sure why any of us continue to care.

30 October 2018, 04:35 PM	#28
2th_doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 920	toughest watch Spartan Race tested. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 October 2018, 05:02 PM	#29
horseShu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Dense Rainforest Watch: Aqua Terra Posts: 514	The modern Explorer II has the 3187 movement. It has the Paraflex shock resistance feature. All Rolex movements have some form of shock resistance but I guess the Paraflex in the 3187 has the slight edge? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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