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sheldonsmith · 27 February 2012, 01:21 PM

Could not have had a better day. Sunny day for a ride before it starts raining this week, and taking my one day old Explorer II with me. (My apologies for the crappy iPhone picts)

The Explorer II is a great watch. I will have a comparison with the GMT-C sometime in the next few weeks on my website. In the meantime I have an iW deadline to finish. See my latest article here.

A great day and a great watch.

-Sheldon

z32turbo · 27 February 2012, 01:27 PM

Looking good. Enjoy the ride!!!

Rolex Freak · 27 February 2012, 01:37 PM

Nice. Don't fall off the bike.

P2725TMB · 27 February 2012, 06:48 PM

What bike do you have - I can see its a Specialized. I have a 2011 Stumpjumper Carbon Expert mountain bike, although don't tend to wear my DSSD when riding.

travisb · 27 February 2012, 07:55 PM

dddrees · 27 February 2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by z32turbo

looking good. Enjoy the ride!!!

x2

Puffy · 27 February 2012, 10:06 PM

nice work

sheldonsmith · 27 February 2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by P2725TMB

What bike do you have - I can see its a Specialized. I have a 2011 Stumpjumper Carbon Expert mountain bike, although don't tend to wear my DSSD when riding.

Yes, its an old Specialized E5 from 2004. I have been riding since the LeMond era and grew up near Specialized (had some relatives and good friends work there). Great bike, but at some point, I need a new one.

-Sheldon

azguy · 28 February 2012, 12:21 AM

Looking good

nice way to spend the day

WhatTheDeuce · 28 February 2012, 01:08 AM

No texting while riding (photos with Rolex is exempt)!

mjclark32 · 28 February 2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by P2725TMB

What bike do you have - I can see its a Specialized. I have a 2011 Stumpjumper Carbon Expert mountain bike, although don't tend to wear my DSSD when riding.

Too much wind resistance?

lyktestolpe · 28 February 2012, 01:31 AM

Nice! I'm looking forward to take my Sub on a ride! Can't wait until :D
(Too cold and snowy for bikes so early in Norway)

GeoGio Greece · 28 February 2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

Great bike, but at some point, I need a new one.-Sheldon

Me too

and a new watch, ..........maybe ?

btrue · 28 February 2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

Yes, its an old Specialized E5 from 2004. I have been riding since the LeMond era and grew up near Specialized (had some relatives and good friends work there). Great bike, but at some point, I need a new one.

-Sheldon

Time for a set of Aerodymanic wheels! Congrats on the ride, I hope to be back on the bike soon too.

P2725TMB · 28 February 2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Too much wind resistance?

No, I'm worried that if I have an off (which is a not infrequent occurence) the the weight of the DS might rip my hand off!

threemonkeys · 28 February 2012, 06:27 AM

So is it safe to wear a...nevermind.

Nice day. Thanks for sharing.

FeelingTheBlues · 28 February 2012, 06:30 AM

Thank you for sharing, seems like you had a great ride!

P2725TMB · 28 February 2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by P2725TMB

No, I'm worried that if I have an off (which is a not infrequent occurence) the the weight of the DS might rip my hand off!

I was only joking by the way...

sheldonsmith · 4 March 2012, 04:33 PM

Btw, I just posted a comparison of the new Explorer II and the GMT II - C.

The Explorer II debuted at the Basel 2011 show and the buzz about the watch has not died down. The increased size to a 42mm case, the updated luminescence, Paraflex shock mechanism for the balance wheel, and of course the orange hand, make the Explorer II stand out from the rest of the Rolex line.

On the left is the GMT-C and on the right is the Explorer II. The case thickness between both watches is very similar with the GMT-C being 12mm and the Explorer II being 12.45mm. The Explorer II case is slightly longer as it is wider being 48.70 long versus 46.38mm on the GMT-C. The image does not adequately capture how the Explorer II case has more of a curvature than the flatter GMT-C case. The weight of both watches is very similar with the GMT-C being 145g versus the Explorer II being 150g (weighed with two links removed from the watch strap).

One of the chief complaints on the traditional GMT and Explorer II models was that the Twinloc crown was too small to operate. Rolex answered that criticism by adding the larger Triploc winding crown found on the Submariners.

Rolex answered the small crown criticism on the new Explorer II by fitting it with a larger Twinloc crown, the same one that is found on the Milgauss. Although not as water resistant as the Triploc, it is still plenty water proof and easier to operate.

There is more to the review and more images posted here. All errors and omissions are mine, so feel free to point them out.

Cheers,

Sheldon

Gharddog03 · 4 March 2012, 04:53 PM

Very nice.

GEO_79 · 4 March 2012, 09:42 PM

very nice watches;congrats!

27 February 2012, 01:21 PM	#1
sheldonsmith 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Great Ride Today (warning Explorer II Content) Could not have had a better day. Sunny day for a ride before it starts raining this week, and taking my one day old Explorer II with me. (My apologies for the crappy iPhone picts) The Explorer II is a great watch. I will have a comparison with the GMT-C sometime in the next few weeks on my website. In the meantime I have an iW deadline to finish. See my latest article here. A great day and a great watch. -Sheldon __________________

27 February 2012, 01:27 PM	#2
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Looking good. Enjoy the ride!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

27 February 2012, 07:55 PM	#5
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,825	Perfect companion for the ride.

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FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Thank you for sharing, seems like you had a great ride! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

27 February 2012, 01:37 PM	#3
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27 February 2012, 06:48 PM	#4
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,373	What bike do you have - I can see its a Specialized. I have a 2011 Stumpjumper Carbon Expert mountain bike, although don't tend to wear my DSSD when riding.

28 February 2012, 12:21 AM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Looking good nice way to spend the day

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WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	No texting while riding (photos with Rolex is exempt)!

28 February 2012, 01:31 AM	#12
lyktestolpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Watch: 116610 LN Posts: 201	Nice! I'm looking forward to take my Sub on a ride! Can't wait until :D (Too cold and snowy for bikes so early in Norway)

28 February 2012, 06:27 AM	#16
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	So is it safe to wear a...nevermind. Nice day. Thanks for sharing.

4 March 2012, 04:33 PM	#19
sheldonsmith 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	BTW, I just posted a comparison Btw, I just posted a comparison of the new Explorer II and the GMT II - C. The Explorer II debuted at the Basel 2011 show and the buzz about the watch has not died down. The increased size to a 42mm case, the updated luminescence, Paraflex shock mechanism for the balance wheel, and of course the orange hand, make the Explorer II stand out from the rest of the Rolex line. On the left is the GMT-C and on the right is the Explorer II. The case thickness between both watches is very similar with the GMT-C being 12mm and the Explorer II being 12.45mm. The Explorer II case is slightly longer as it is wider being 48.70 long versus 46.38mm on the GMT-C. The image does not adequately capture how the Explorer II case has more of a curvature than the flatter GMT-C case. The weight of both watches is very similar with the GMT-C being 145g versus the Explorer II being 150g (weighed with two links removed from the watch strap). One of the chief complaints on the traditional GMT and Explorer II models was that the Twinloc crown was too small to operate. Rolex answered that criticism by adding the larger Triploc winding crown found on the Submariners. Rolex answered the small crown criticism on the new Explorer II by fitting it with a larger Twinloc crown, the same one that is found on the Milgauss. Although not as water resistant as the Triploc, it is still plenty water proof and easier to operate. There is more to the review and more images posted here. All errors and omissions are mine, so feel free to point them out. Cheers, Sheldon __________________

4 March 2012, 04:53 PM	#20
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Very nice.

4 March 2012, 09:42 PM	#21
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	very nice watches;congrats!

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