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miller1624 · 11 August 2011, 06:43 AM

I think this is awesome. I never really cared for the Explorer II but this is one I will eventually own!

Rolex_Guru · 26 August 2011, 11:11 AM

I love the fact that Rolex is finally making man sized watches. Love the new Explorer 2. For everyone crying about the size maybe you should go back to the 32MM swatch.

Melanotaenia · 26 August 2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex_Guru

I love the fact that Rolex is finally making man sized watches. Love the new Explorer 2. For everyone crying about the size maybe you should go back to the 32MM swatch.

The 40mm size is plenty big already....too big and they start to look kind of stupid. I myself do not really like the new supercase with the EXPII; the lugs are too big.

Phill (UK) · 27 August 2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

I myself do not really like the new supercase with the EXPII; the lugs are too big.

What?

The new Explorer II doesn't have a 'supercase' like the GMT IIC and Sub C have... and the lugs are perfectly proportioned

Timber Loftis · 27 August 2011, 01:45 PM

I can't believe that I think I like this new version even better than the vintage orange-hands. And I just love the orange writing on the dial.

jcourant · 1 September 2011, 03:29 AM

I am very excited about this watch. Definitely polar version for me. Its interesting how definitive everyone is about either the white or black face. (Much like cilantro, people either love it or hate it, no in between) I think the white really allows the hands to jump out and gives excellent visibility and orange is one of my favorite colors.
I just got off the phone with Rolex USA in New York, they said that the watch is not in production yet and they anticipate it hitting the US AD's at end of September. tick, tick, tick....

jeffrb · 8 September 2011, 10:17 AM

Does anybody have any info about when this model would be available @ the ADs?

william21 · 12 October 2011, 08:09 AM

WOW, great pictures. Really liking it a lot!

blaymore27 · 13 October 2011, 07:22 AM

How much? Anyone know? Ballpark estimates anyone? 8kish?

SSSS · 13 October 2011, 07:33 AM

Me too

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Originally Posted by DSJ

First time looking at this watch, as I've been on vacation. I'm preferring my current 16570.

Grey.Coupe · 23 January 2012, 11:55 AM

As to size, I've worn mine for a couple weeks now, and you really don't notice it's larger until you go back and forth between watches. You notice that the sub is a bit smaller, but the next day it looks "normal" like the new Explorer does after you've worn it a few hours.

phil_519 · 22 November 2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I want a true tool watch to use in the field... I know it's only an extra 2mm but it's unnecessary and just seem like Rolex have let the side down and jumped on the Big Bandwagon.

I was thinking of getting one but now I might just go all out big and get the Breitling Emergency instead... At least that thing has a reason to be too big!

Its honestly not too big, I have a big wrist and it looks great, you really get used to it, they really havn't jumped on the bandwagon with this one, not when Omega has made there Planet Ocean a 45mm now! haha

My father has a deepsea, and that one I find much too big. i borrow it from time to time but I have to take it off to type and write.

watchstuff · 22 November 2012, 08:31 AM

Holy thread revival!

reebok · 22 November 2012, 12:08 PM

Went into the ad to buy a djII.

Tried on the white expII, and cant get it out of my head.

cookie7 · 22 November 2012, 02:10 PM

I looked; I Bought; Regrets; NONE....LOVE IT

Ste_J · 1 October 2013, 02:29 PM

+1
This is my first Rolex and the man-size 42mm was a big factor in me making this purchase. My only other watch is a Pam177 44mm so it still seems quite small!!

Hay Ewe · 15 November 2013, 10:28 PM

Working towards this with a black face. I also like the black rubber B strap as well. Not sure why though. anyway, its a while away yet.

Hay Ewe

ExplorerChris · 19 May 2014, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tfduff723

Does everyone really like the orange that much?

I think I prefer the red on my current 16570 Exp II.

However, I am all for the new movement & upgraded bracelet.

Not sure yet about 42 mm and no triplock crown.

I wish Rolex would talk to me first before redesigning their watches

Not a fan of the orange hand or the Explorer II in orange
I have the 16550 Black Dial and like the red hand and the way it looks against the black dial and prefer the Explorer II in white lettering as well.
Not a fan of the larger case but really like the updated bracelet and clasp a lot.

russbheez · 8 August 2015, 12:04 AM

Can you find a 40 mm w/out lug holes?

8 September 2011, 10:17 AM	#277
jeffrb "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: JAB Location: OC, CA Watch: Daytona WG 116509 Posts: 6	New Explorer II 42mm Does anybody have any info about when this model would be available @ the ADs?

11 August 2011, 06:43 AM	#271
miller1624 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: Tudor BB S&G Posts: 138	I think this is awesome. I never really cared for the Explorer II but this is one I will eventually own!

26 August 2011, 11:11 AM	#272
Rolex_Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 85	I love the fact that Rolex is finally making man sized watches. Love the new Explorer 2. For everyone crying about the size maybe you should go back to the 32MM swatch.

27 August 2011, 01:45 PM	#275
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I can't believe that I think I like this new version even better than the vintage orange-hands. And I just love the orange writing on the dial.

1 September 2011, 03:29 AM	#276
jcourant "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 130	I am very excited about this watch. Definitely polar version for me. Its interesting how definitive everyone is about either the white or black face. (Much like cilantro, people either love it or hate it, no in between) I think the white really allows the hands to jump out and gives excellent visibility and orange is one of my favorite colors. I just got off the phone with Rolex USA in New York, they said that the watch is not in production yet and they anticipate it hitting the US AD's at end of September. tick, tick, tick....

12 October 2011, 08:09 AM	#278
william21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Will Location: Central Valley,CA Watch: Omega PO 2201.50 Posts: 88	WOW, great pictures. Really liking it a lot!

13 October 2011, 07:22 AM	#279
blaymore27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Russ Location: NYC Watch: 16808 Posts: 25	How much? Anyone know? Ballpark estimates anyone? 8kish?

23 January 2012, 11:55 AM	#281
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	As to size, I've worn mine for a couple weeks now, and you really don't notice it's larger until you go back and forth between watches. You notice that the sub is a bit smaller, but the next day it looks "normal" like the new Explorer does after you've worn it a few hours.

22 November 2012, 08:31 AM	#283
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	Holy thread revival!

22 November 2012, 12:08 PM	#284
reebok Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Melbourne Aust Posts: 25	Went into the ad to buy a djII. Tried on the white expII, and cant get it out of my head.

1 October 2013, 02:29 PM	#286
Ste_J "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Ste Location: Merseyside Posts: 380	+1 This is my first Rolex and the man-size 42mm was a big factor in me making this purchase. My only other watch is a Pam177 44mm so it still seems quite small!!

15 November 2013, 10:28 PM	#287
Hay Ewe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: FNQ AUS Watch: that squirrel Posts: 45	Working towards this with a black face. I also like the black rubber B strap as well. Not sure why though. anyway, its a while away yet. Hay Ewe

8 August 2015, 12:04 AM	#289
russbheez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1	Can you find a 40 mm w/out lug holes?

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