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Jat · 3 October 2013, 12:44 PM

I'm looking to buy my first rolex and I really like the new explorer ii, but I'm so concern abou the size.

42mm is not a huge size. I have a 41mm carrera and I loved it. But for a rolex, it seems a bit too much.

Any comments or suggestion???

Thanks,

kilyung · 3 October 2013, 12:49 PM

Have you tried one on?

Chainring · 3 October 2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Have you tried one on?

I really can't think of a better suggestion than that.

Trouble15 · 3 October 2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Have you tried one on?

Try it on if you haven't, then you can probably answer the question for yourself. Having tried on the 216570 myself, I think it's a great size and feel.

Jat · 3 October 2013, 01:07 PM

I will definitely stop by and try it on at an AD dealer.

CWIN · 3 October 2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jat

I will definitely stop by and try it on at an AD dealer.

Definitely worth a trip. I will say this though, it may seem too large at first but I guarentee that you'll get used to it. I just bought a Pam 111 and thought it was comically big at first being 44mm, but it has grown on me and I may consider picking up a 47mm Pam. I bet that Exp will look great on your wrist.

wctm68 · 4 October 2013, 12:58 AM

It is very big and looks cartoonish with the wonking hands, et al. Another miss by Rolex. Buy the 16570 instead...

moby33 · 6 October 2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wctm68

It is very big and looks cartoonish with the wonking hands, et al. Another miss by Rolex. Buy the 16570 instead...

42mm is "very big" and the "wonking cartoonish hands"?!?! 100% disagree on all counts.

42mm is very big when my 3 yr old plays with my watches and the hands on the new ExpII are probably one of the best features...easy to read & without a doubt screams "tool watch". I'm so glad Rolex actually designed & used 100% different hand on the all new ExpII instead of just recycling already developed hands (as they've done many times on other models). Great move IMO.

I guess 'to each his/her own'...but really think these classifications are a little extreme.

Norwegian Husky · 6 October 2013, 10:44 AM

I have a 7.6 wrist and think it's just right...

Laszlo · 3 October 2013, 12:51 PM

Hmmm... I don't think it's too big at all. It's also a functional design. Go try one on at your local AD. Although I originally thought my Omega SMP was big, now I feel it's average and wouldn't mind having one slightly bigger piece. A little wrist presence is nice to have.

jatco · 3 October 2013, 12:53 PM

/\...a good start..!

Urosfan · 3 October 2013, 01:03 PM

Exp 2 is a great size

Roller07 · 3 October 2013, 01:06 PM

I suggest going to a Rolex AD and try it on and see if the 42mm works for you.

Hairdude1 · 3 October 2013, 03:10 PM

Have you tried one on? Head to your AD and try on the EXII and maybe a sub to see the size difference

travisb · 3 October 2013, 07:02 PM

It wears great. The flat case back hugs the wrist and is very well balanced.
Let us know your thoughts after trying it on.

MonBK · 3 October 2013, 07:07 PM

Since it hasn't been mentioned may I suggest you go try one on?.

do or die · 3 October 2013, 07:53 PM

I tried one on Monday morning at an AD. By monday evening, i had it strapped to my wrist. Its comfier than my Subc, It is bigger, but not overpoweringly so. Go for it. I bought the white face, im now lusting after the black one. Its probably Rolexs most perfect watch imho.
Peace.

viper9669 · 3 October 2013, 07:02 PM

The 42mm Exp II initially will feel large on the wrist, then you will hardly notice it after a while.

Its also rather comfortable with a flatter caseback than a Sub. Can't go wrong with either :)

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Cc1966 · 3 October 2013, 11:01 PM

If the 42mm is not to your liking, a 40mm (past gen) may fit the bill. Something to consider. Good luck ....

Brandon(phila) · 3 October 2013, 11:04 PM

You can't go by the size alone...depends on the lugs too.
Some 42mm can wear bigger if the case/lugs are longer

You need to try on.
I think the EXP II wears perfect for 42mm

submariner123 · 3 October 2013, 11:44 PM

42mm is not that big at all.

AK797 · 4 October 2013, 01:10 AM

I have 44mm watches and when I tried on the white dial I did think it wore quite big surprisingly, so I would go for the black dial, but you have to try them both on to know for you.

rolio · 4 October 2013, 02:29 AM

and try one on. That's probably the best way to tell. When I bought my watch, I wore the shirt style that I would typically be wearing 9 months out of the year, to see if it worked well under cuffs. It did

Needless to say, my wife bought me the watch.

mjclark32 · 4 October 2013, 02:30 AM

Welcome and best of luck at the ad

SixPak · 4 October 2013, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jat

I'm looking to buy my first rolex and I really like the new explorer ii, but I'm so concern abou the size.

42mm is not a huge size. I have a 41mm carrera and I loved it. But for a rolex, it seems a bit too much.

Any comments or suggestion???

Thanks,

The 41mm Carrera wears large and if you're ok with that then you should have no problem with the 42mm ExpII.

Jat · 4 October 2013, 04:09 AM

You guys were right. I have just tried and I loved it. Now I have to decide between the colors. Both black and white are awesome!

I really appreciated all comments.

Thanks

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Jat · 4 October 2013, 06:25 AM

you guys were absolutely right! I have just tried it on and I loved it.

Can't wait to get it

I appreciated all the comments. Thanks,

mr.president1 · 4 October 2013, 11:42 AM

ConGratS!

DCheeta · 4 October 2013, 04:07 PM

They really are both awesome. You can't make a wrong choice. Keep us posted!

dirapa7z · 4 October 2013, 04:37 PM

Just try it once, you'll loved it forever. :)

3 October 2013, 12:44 PM	#1
Jat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Princeton, NJ Watch: 216570BK Posts: 235	My first rolex I'm looking to buy my first rolex and I really like the new explorer ii, but I'm so concern abou the size. 42mm is not a huge size. I have a 41mm carrera and I loved it. But for a rolex, it seems a bit too much. Any comments or suggestion??? Thanks,

3 October 2013, 12:53 PM	#11
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3 October 2013, 11:01 PM	#19
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	If the 42mm is not to your liking, a 40mm (past gen) may fit the bill. Something to consider. Good luck .... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

4 October 2013, 02:29 AM	#23
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Go to your AD and try one on. That's probably the best way to tell. When I bought my watch, I wore the shirt style that I would typically be wearing 9 months out of the year, to see if it worked well under cuffs. It did Needless to say, my wife bought me the watch. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

4 October 2013, 02:30 AM	#24
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Welcome and best of luck at the ad __________________

3 October 2013, 12:49 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Have you tried one on?

3 October 2013, 01:07 PM	#5
Jat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Princeton, NJ Watch: 216570BK Posts: 235	I will definitely stop by and try it on at an AD dealer.

4 October 2013, 12:58 AM	#7
wctm68 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: LA Posts: 119	It is very big and looks cartoonish with the wonking hands, et al. Another miss by Rolex. Buy the 16570 instead...

6 October 2013, 10:44 AM	#9
Norwegian Husky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 169	I have a 7.6 wrist and think it's just right...

3 October 2013, 12:51 PM	#10
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Hmmm... I don't think it's too big at all. It's also a functional design. Go try one on at your local AD. Although I originally thought my Omega SMP was big, now I feel it's average and wouldn't mind having one slightly bigger piece. A little wrist presence is nice to have.

3 October 2013, 01:03 PM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Exp 2 is a great size

3 October 2013, 01:06 PM	#13
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	I suggest going to a Rolex AD and try it on and see if the 42mm works for you.

3 October 2013, 03:10 PM	#14
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Have you tried one on? Head to your AD and try on the EXII and maybe a sub to see the size difference

3 October 2013, 07:02 PM	#15
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,430	It wears great. The flat case back hugs the wrist and is very well balanced. Let us know your thoughts after trying it on.

3 October 2013, 07:07 PM	#16
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Since it hasn't been mentioned may I suggest you go try one on?.

3 October 2013, 07:53 PM	#17
do or die Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: tatustu Location: Scotland Watch: SubC ExpII Posts: 95	I tried one on Monday morning at an AD. By monday evening, i had it strapped to my wrist. Its comfier than my Subc, It is bigger, but not overpoweringly so. Go for it. I bought the white face, im now lusting after the black one. Its probably Rolexs most perfect watch imho. Peace.

3 October 2013, 07:02 PM	#18
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	The 42mm Exp II initially will feel large on the wrist, then you will hardly notice it after a while. Its also rather comfortable with a flatter caseback than a Sub. Can't go wrong with either :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2013, 11:04 PM	#20
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	You can't go by the size alone...depends on the lugs too. Some 42mm can wear bigger if the case/lugs are longer You need to try on. I think the EXP II wears perfect for 42mm

3 October 2013, 11:44 PM	#21
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	42mm is not that big at all.

4 October 2013, 01:10 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I have 44mm watches and when I tried on the white dial I did think it wore quite big surprisingly, so I would go for the black dial, but you have to try them both on to know for you.

4 October 2013, 04:09 AM	#26
Jat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Princeton, NJ Watch: 216570BK Posts: 235	You guys were right. I have just tried and I loved it. Now I have to decide between the colors. Both black and white are awesome! I really appreciated all comments. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

4 October 2013, 06:25 AM	#27
Jat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Princeton, NJ Watch: 216570BK Posts: 235	you guys were absolutely right! I have just tried it on and I loved it. Can't wait to get it I appreciated all the comments. Thanks,

4 October 2013, 11:42 AM	#28
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	ConGratS! __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

4 October 2013, 04:07 PM	#29
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	They really are both awesome. You can't make a wrong choice. Keep us posted!

4 October 2013, 04:37 PM	#30
dirapa7z Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Nia M. Findley Location: Miami Posts: 15	Just try it once, you'll loved it forever. :)

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