What is the definitive Rolex "Land" Watch?

[watchwatcher]

I like the EXP2, but really, any of the above suggestions work.

[EEpro]

Explorer II would be middle earth. Surface of the earth is Daytona.

[travisb]

Any Explorer or Daytona comes to mind first.

[GoingPlaces]

Any of them.

[SS Oyster]

Land - Daytona


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[HogwldFLTR]

Let me try to through some light on the subject. Seriously, the OP (specially appointed) was the first to climb Mt. Everest. The Explorer was released in honor of the accomplishment. I think Rolex blurred the lines with the newest Air King using the Bloodhound dials which belong to a vehicle used for land speed record racing. So though not used for airflight the Air King is now a land watch. Clearly Daytona is oriented towards auto racing but would have equal use in racing on the brine. Did I mention that Daytona is by the ocean and I've raced there on the ocean but never on land; a Daytona would be great for timing starts in a regatta. I guess that leaves the air category with the GMTs having been created for pilots. Most of the prior Air Kings have been renamed OPs so that means that the OP is clearly a choice for air. The Explorer II is mean for underground spelunking which could also be beneath the ocean and although under the land is not on the land. For sea the dive watches include the YM all come to mind although many question the heredity of the YM and think of it more as tennis court jewelry so is it a land watch or a sea watch? The YMII has definitely got the chops as a Sea watch but is used frequently as a cooking aid (as is the Daytona, Sub, and Sea Dwellers. That makes them appropriate for the land category. I think the whole thing is very unsettling. I guess I'll just wear what I want wen I want and where I want. They all serve their purposes as watches in any situation. HAGDE.

[MrMercedes]

100% this one

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by tkc324

Daytona = Race Car = Land

But:

Sub = Diving = Exploring the Deep = Adventure
GMT = Flying = Exploring the World = Adventure
Daytona = Racing = Driving in Circles = ...

[MJ EXPLORER]

Originally Posted by adawil2002

Explorer & Explorer II.

I agree. The Explorer is essentially a field watch and the Explorer II is more of a hard core Explorer/field watch.

To me a Daytona is a racing watch. It works for land technically, but the Explorers are the ultimate land watches. High legibility is a big plus too.


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[MJ EXPLORER]

Not my picture…but damn cool!!!


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[jimcameron]

Based on numbers sold, it is the DJ36. Nothing else comes close.

[twalt77]

Originally Posted by the dark knight

Subjective, just a fun topic where I'm interested in people's opinions.

There's a lot of Air/Land/Sea collection themes, but the Air/Sea aspect seems pretty well settled. You have a GMT Master and a diver of some sort (usually Submariner).

I see a lot more variety for "Land" watches. Daytona, Explorer, even Datejust.

What do you think is THE definitive "Land" Rolex, and why? I think it's the Explorer II.

The Sub and GMT are definitive tool watches. Developed and made for divers and airline pilots, respectively.

The Exp II seems to have similar roots, built for cave explorers. I've also heard of people on polar expeditions using the 24 hour hand similarly as cave explorers. Not to tell a different timezone, but rather to distinguish night/day. So it seems to have definitive utility and heels close to that Rolex spirit/DNA of exploration.

I really like this thread, was just reading about someone talking about bloody stickers

I’ve had an Explorer II previously and currently have an Explorer I now.

My answer:

If I was actually going on some post-apocalyptic survival mission that needed a ridiculously tough and legible tool I’d go for a 226570 Explorer II (the SAS chose it so why wouldn’t I).

For everyday use I’d stick with my 124270 Explorer I; it is so comfortable, versatile and built like a tank.

Daytonas are stunning, an absolute masterpiece but are specific to Motorsport not Hiking, Climbing, Mountaineering etc so not ‘Land’ for me.


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[Skaramanga]

Daytona !


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by tkc324

Daytona = Race Car = Land

This, I would think is the classic choice.

[TopDog2315]

Explorer 2 - 100%


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[MJ EXPLORER]

Originally Posted by twalt77

I really like this thread, was just reading about someone talking about bloody stickers

I’ve had an Explorer II previously and currently have an Explorer I now.

My answer:

If I was actually going on some post-apocalyptic survival mission that needed a ridiculously tough and legible tool I’d go for a 226570 Explorer II (the SAS chose it so why wouldn’t I).

For everyday use I’d stick with my 124270 Explorer I; it is so comfortable, versatile and built like a tank.

Daytonas are stunning, an absolute masterpiece but are specific to Motorsport not Hiking, Climbing, Mountaineering etc so not ‘Land’ for me.


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No kidding on the stickers!

I’m an Explorer/Explorer II fan. They are just the best.

I had black Explorer II/Explorer mk1, then black Explorer II/Explorer mk2,
and now Explorer 36 steel/Explorer 36 two tone. Next on the list for the new polar Explorer II. I can’t wait! I’ve never owned the polar.


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[rolex75216]

Definitely not the "Air" King.

[GGGMT]

Any of these will do in land.






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[MJ EXPLORER]

Awesome trio!


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[LA_LEC]

I think that Explorer 1 is the ultimate Land watch but a picture is worth 1000 words so here are 2 of them...



AND ANOTHER VIEW OF THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS IN NORTH CAROLINA

[twalt77]

Originally Posted by MJ EXPLORER

No kidding on the stickers!

I’m an Explorer/Explorer II fan. They are just the best.

I had black Explorer II/Explorer mk1, then black Explorer II/Explorer mk2,
and now Explorer 36 steel/Explorer 36 two tone. Next on the list for the new polar Explorer II. I can’t wait! I’ve never owned the polar.


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You won’t be disappointed. I heard in a couple of places that it might go back to a 40mm case; if they do I’ll be in the market, I absolutely loved mine but it was massive!!




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[2bigalow]

Explorer I for exploring.

[nighthawk77]

Explorer

I thought Exp 2 was made for spelunking and under ground explorers, not those on land…


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[Wee-Willie]

Day Date 36 in Yellow Gold...the best!

[henrylee]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

Based on numbers sold, it is the DJ36. Nothing else comes close.

Agreed it’s probably the most common Land

[PureCoconut]

Daytona gets my vote - maybe edit to make into a poll?

[SS Oyster]

Some collectors go after “land, air, sea” while others think pretty much the same, but call them, “diver, GMT, chrono”. Sea is clearly the diver. GMT is air, so land is chrono, thus Daytona.


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[Time Out]

Daytona
Sea Dweller
Sky Dweller

The Trinity.

[GMT Aviator]

Originally Posted by MJ EXPLORER

Not my picture…but damn cool!!!


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That is a great pic of the Exp 2. I really like mine.

Ultimate land watch……The Datejust.

[Stan Cooper]

DJ36; specifically, the Turn-O-Graph with its interval timer bezel.