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Greg5512 · 2 September 2019, 12:12 AM

I’ve owned and traded multiple rolexes and have been Rolex free for a bit...was going to go vintage but changed my mind and am torn between explorer 2 or sub c...have had the sub c and liked it...my first ever Rolex was 40mm polar explorer 2...I’ll likely get both eventually but need some enablers to push me over the edge...please! Pictures always help as we all know...

Thank you!

iliketime · 2 September 2019, 12:15 AM

16570 polar is so nice, i bought it twice

nationalrobert · 2 September 2019, 12:37 AM

Explorer is amazing.
Sub is incredibl.

I cant help

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wigdog63 · 2 September 2019, 12:42 AM

I have the Explorer II (polar) and the sub C no date as my only 2 Rolex watches. They are both wonderful, and you would be happy with either as a single watch so you can't go wrong. Probably start with whichever you can get, and add the other at a later date

wigdog63 · 2 September 2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wigdog63

I have the Explorer II (polar) and the sub C no date as my only 2 Rolex watches. They are both wonderful, and you would be happy with either as a single watch so you can't go wrong. Probably start with whichever you can get, and add the other at a later date

Forgot pictures....

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othertbone · 2 September 2019, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg5512

I’ve owned and traded multiple rolexes and have been Rolex free for a bit...was going to go vintage but changed my mind and am torn between explorer 2 or sub c...have had the sub c and liked it...my first ever Rolex was 40mm polar explorer 2...I’ll likely get both eventually but need some enablers to push me over the edge...please! Pictures always help as we all know...

Thank you!

Sounds like you sold low and are now looking to buy high. I'd stay out of the game my friend, if I'm being completely frank and honest with you.

Muxi · 2 September 2019, 12:42 AM

Maybe it’s not for you.

henrylee · 2 September 2019, 12:43 AM

Buy both!

Art 1 · 2 September 2019, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg5512

I’ve owned and traded multiple rolexes and have been Rolex free for a bit...was going to go vintage but changed my mind and am torn between explorer 2 or sub c...have had the sub c and liked it...my first ever Rolex was 40mm polar explorer 2...I’ll likely get both eventually but need some enablers to push me over the edge...please! Pictures always help as we all know...

Thank you!

Had both. Easily for me the ex2. I see far less of them.

brucethemanlee · 2 September 2019, 03:39 AM

Just buy them

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Brich436 · 2 September 2019, 03:47 AM

I have both. 16570 and 116610. If I could only have one..... urgh.

116610LN. It's that good.

Tough choice and my 16570 has been on many adventures with me so I'd NEVER sell it. The modern SubC is just so friggin good its scary. The ceramic bezel, bracelet, feel, finish and accuracy is just stellar.

Here you go:

calishine · 2 September 2019, 04:25 AM

Sub, no question.

abozz · 2 September 2019, 04:27 AM

Both are great! I really love all Rolex references, but first buy the SubC!

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Otto · 2 September 2019, 11:47 AM

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Both are great! I really love all Rolex references, but first buy the SubC!

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Wow! Great photo!

johnjm · 2 September 2019, 04:27 AM

Sub

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Nikrnic · 2 September 2019, 04:57 AM

How about the 42 Expll black..

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chloebear · 2 September 2019, 05:42 AM

I’d be glad to enable. I’d go with both. But first get the Explorer II. The 42mm size and steel bezel really cranks up the badassness of this watch.

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chloebear · 2 September 2019, 05:47 AM

Also, they did a masterful job when they upped the size from 40 to 42mm. Bigger case, bigger lume plots, bigger hands, even a bigger date wheel and bigger bracelet.

The oversized hands - especially the 24 hour hand - really works with this model. It makes the hands on my BLRO fairly dainty by comparison.

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Greg5512 · 2 September 2019, 08:08 AM

Thank you guys for the positive replies...that 42mm black dial explorer2 looks killer!

Me4u2night · 2 September 2019, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg5512

I’ve owned and traded multiple rolexes and have been Rolex free for a bit...was going to go vintage but changed my mind and am torn between explorer 2 or sub c...have had the sub c and liked it...my first ever Rolex was 40mm polar explorer 2...I’ll likely get both eventually but need some enablers to push me over the edge...please! Pictures always help as we all know...

Thank you!

Come on! This is a no brainer. Buy both!

Boaters · 2 September 2019, 10:56 AM

I would go with the SubC

drees · 2 September 2019, 11:02 AM

SubC...hands down, walking away.

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ZeKe · 2 September 2019, 11:17 AM

114060

billfredericks · 2 September 2019, 12:43 PM

I mean, you should probably get both... :)

DoctorA · 2 September 2019, 12:48 PM

Life is short...... get both

If you want to choose one first, I’d start with the subC

Dr.Smellody · 2 September 2019, 01:15 PM

Submariner.

Geaux Tigers · 2 September 2019, 01:41 PM

I’d go SubC first and explorer second, but can’t go wrong either way.

Greg5512 · 2 September 2019, 01:44 PM

Thank you guys...working on my decision! Thank you for the great pictures!

Singslinger · 2 September 2019, 01:51 PM

I love the look of the Exp 2 but I feel Rolex made a mistake by equipping it with the smaller Twinlock crown instead of the more robust Triplock. This is why I eventually sold mine.

Sub Capt. · 2 September 2019, 02:05 PM

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2 September 2019, 12:12 AM	#1
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	Tortured by my choice...enablers needed I’ve owned and traded multiple rolexes and have been Rolex free for a bit...was going to go vintage but changed my mind and am torn between explorer 2 or sub c...have had the sub c and liked it...my first ever Rolex was 40mm polar explorer 2...I’ll likely get both eventually but need some enablers to push me over the edge...please! Pictures always help as we all know... Thank you!

2 September 2019, 12:43 AM	#8
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,226	Buy both! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

2 September 2019, 03:47 AM	#11
Brich436 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Watch: 124270 Posts: 984	I have both. 16570 and 116610. If I could only have one..... urgh. 116610LN. It's that good. Tough choice and my 16570 has been on many adventures with me so I'd NEVER sell it. The modern SubC is just so friggin good its scary. The ceramic bezel, bracelet, feel, finish and accuracy is just stellar. Here you go: Attached Images __________________ ROLEX: 16234-Datejust / 16570-Explorer 2 / 116610LN-Submariner / 124270-Explorer 1 / 126710BLNR-GMT-Master 2 TUDOR: M79030-B Black Bay 58 / M25717N-1 Pelagos FXD

2 September 2019, 04:27 AM	#15
johnjm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,152	Sub Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk __________________ 114300;116710;116500;114060;126710;5500;6084

2 September 2019, 12:48 PM	#25
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,555	Life is short...... get both If you want to choose one first, I’d start with the subC __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

2 September 2019, 12:15 AM	#2
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	16570 polar is so nice, i bought it twice

2 September 2019, 12:37 AM	#3
nationalrobert Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: US Posts: 41	Explorer is amazing. Sub is incredibl. I cant help Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 12:42 AM	#4
wigdog63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Richard Location: Hove,GB Watch: me prevaricate. Posts: 241	I have the Explorer II (polar) and the sub C no date as my only 2 Rolex watches. They are both wonderful, and you would be happy with either as a single watch so you can't go wrong. Probably start with whichever you can get, and add the other at a later date

2 September 2019, 12:42 AM	#7
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	Maybe it’s not for you.

2 September 2019, 03:39 AM	#10
brucethemanlee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,584	Just buy them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 04:25 AM	#12
calishine Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 129	Sub, no question.

2 September 2019, 04:27 AM	#13
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Both are great! I really love all Rolex references, but first buy the SubC! Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 04:57 AM	#16
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,175	How about the 42 Expll black.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 05:42 AM	#17
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I’d be glad to enable. I’d go with both. But first get the Explorer II. The 42mm size and steel bezel really cranks up the badassness of this watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 05:47 AM	#18
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Also, they did a masterful job when they upped the size from 40 to 42mm. Bigger case, bigger lume plots, bigger hands, even a bigger date wheel and bigger bracelet. The oversized hands - especially the 24 hour hand - really works with this model. It makes the hands on my BLRO fairly dainty by comparison. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 08:08 AM	#19
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	Thank you guys for the positive replies...that 42mm black dial explorer2 looks killer!

2 September 2019, 10:56 AM	#21
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,664	I would go with the SubC

2 September 2019, 11:02 AM	#22
drees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Renton, WA Watch: BLRO Pepsi Mk3 Posts: 37	SubC...hands down, walking away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 11:17 AM	#23
ZeKe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Grandpa's Tissot Posts: 733	114060

2 September 2019, 12:43 PM	#24
billfredericks 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: George Location: Massachusetts Watch: Milgauss Posts: 687	I mean, you should probably get both... :)

2 September 2019, 01:15 PM	#26
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,473	Submariner.

2 September 2019, 01:41 PM	#27
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 443	I’d go SubC first and explorer second, but can’t go wrong either way.

2 September 2019, 01:44 PM	#28
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	Thank you guys...working on my decision! Thank you for the great pictures!

2 September 2019, 01:51 PM	#29
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,425	I love the look of the Exp 2 but I feel Rolex made a mistake by equipping it with the smaller Twinlock crown instead of the more robust Triplock. This is why I eventually sold mine.

2 September 2019, 02:05 PM	#30
Sub Capt. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: USA Posts: 395	Just to enable a little more.....

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