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JParm · 21 June 2019, 11:19 PM

#1 for me was the Hulk...hated it in pictures, saw it in the flesh, HAD to buy it!

But one that I'm now kind of falling for is the Explorer II. Never understood the steel bezel, thought the whole thing looked bland...until now. I don't know what happened, but it was almost like a flick of a switch. I don't own it, but if there is a next one for me (I'm pretty content right now), I could see it being the next.

What about you?

WatchNutcase · 21 June 2019, 11:44 PM

Explorer II with the black dial, alway thought the Explorer II's looked kind of bland/tacky in photos but after seeing in person i think I want one! After seeing your Hulk I think that's next on the lists as well haha.

Zakalwe · 21 June 2019, 11:45 PM

All of them.

marcotagudelo · 21 June 2019, 11:45 PM

i know im in the minority but...Daytona

JParm · 21 June 2019, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

Explorer II with the black dial, alway thought the Explorer II's looked kind of bland/tacky in photos but after seeing in person i think I want one! After seeing your Hulk I think that's next on the lists as well haha.

We're on the same page, it seems!

MickCollins1916 · 21 June 2019, 11:50 PM

After Basel 2017, I was one of the people blasting the SD43 - too big, hate the cyclops, all the rest of it...and I inevitably tried it on my wrist on a whim and bought it in August 2017. I still love wearing it!

HogwldFLTR · 21 June 2019, 11:54 PM

I though Daytonas were frivolous; now I own one, actually my second one!!!!

JohnGT3RS · 22 June 2019, 12:05 AM

I never despised it; but I didn’t like the Blue Sky Dweller, until I saw one in person at my AD.

WWC · 22 June 2019, 12:49 AM

Milgauss Z Blue

cloudplay · 22 June 2019, 12:51 AM

Despise is too strong, but Hulk for me as well. Saw a woman wearing one on a plane to Shanghai a few days ago, and was pleasantly surprised at the contrast between dial (almost black) and bezel, depending on lighting. If one could buy one at a reasonable price, I'd consider it...

Noonan · 22 June 2019, 12:55 AM

Despise is a strong word but I used to not understand the draw/demand of the Daytona (like a decade ago). Now I find the 5 digit reference white dial to be one of the most attractive models Rolex made.

Not a big fan of the newer ref with ceramic bezels though.

JayHantz · 22 June 2019, 12:56 AM

I really disliked the Explorer IIs. I thought they were awkward and chunky. However, after seeing them and handling them in person along with all the wrist shots I see on here, I have fallen in love with them and would like to add one someday.

It just goes to show you that pictures really don't do a lot of watches justice. So I make it a personal goal to try on a watch before I say I absolutely hate it and wouldn't have one (I am still wanting to see the P01 from Tudor and the Code 11:59 from AP...)

Moggo · 22 June 2019, 01:09 AM

Again despise a bit strong but the Explorer 1, bland, plain and small.

Even when buying was 50/50, after a few days, wow, perfect watch

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Pw92676 · 22 June 2019, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by WWC

Milgauss Z Blue

Same for me.

Brew · 22 June 2019, 01:12 AM

YMII is growing on me. I wouldn't say I "despise[d] it," but I never would have considered it for me. But recently, . . . .

strettyend · 22 June 2019, 01:16 AM

Anything in YG, now look at me lol

BlakeA · 22 June 2019, 01:21 AM

Stopped into the local AD where I purchased my Sub and they had 37mm Platinum Yachtmaster with rhodium dial. Was completely uninterested when I saw it in photos, but in person it was very striking. ‘Almost’ a bit too flashy for my taste, but really liked it nonetheless.

sfbatman007 · 22 June 2019, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnGT3RS

I never despised it; but I didn’t like the Blue Sky Dweller, until I saw one in person at my AD.

+1 thought it looked ugly and too much like a Datejust. Now, I'm chasing that watch

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DoctorA · 22 June 2019, 01:43 AM

I was very skeptical of the new Pepsi but once it arrived and I put it on my wits, it was love at first sight!! It’s one of my absolute favorites!!

cdmorenot · 22 June 2019, 01:47 AM

Not a watch. But hated the Jubilee bracelet I now absolutely LOVE anything Jubilee.

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JParm · 22 June 2019, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

I really disliked the Explorer IIs. I thought they were awkward and chunky. However, after seeing them and handling them in person along with all the wrist shots I see on here, I have fallen in love with them and would like to add one someday.

It just goes to show you that pictures really don't do a lot of watches justice. So I make it a personal goal to try on a watch before I say I absolutely hate it and wouldn't have one (I am still wanting to see the P01 from Tudor and the Code 11:59 from AP...)

Couldn't agree more. I rarely buy watches now just based on pictures, because it works the other way. I can't tell you how many times I've looked at a watch online and said "next piece!", only to receive it and go "mehhhh".

904VT · 22 June 2019, 02:16 AM

The YM1, YM2, and Daytona

BDII · 22 June 2019, 02:31 AM

Explorer II

antelope · 22 June 2019, 02:40 AM

Mine was the the YG green Daytona. Then I saw it in the flesh at my AD and walked out with it.

spacebjorn · 22 June 2019, 03:58 AM

TT DJ

Still don't like it that much but I kind of get it

JParm · 22 June 2019, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spacebjorn

TT DJ

Still don't like it that much but I kind of get it

samson66 · 22 June 2019, 04:08 AM

Never really liked the Daytona all that much until the ceramics were released

Snow-Dweller · 22 June 2019, 04:14 AM

I wouldn’t say despise, but the Explorer never did anything for me.

Then I started noticing people’s pics here. Picked one up last Christmas and now it’s my go-to Rolex.

glamorama · 22 June 2019, 05:18 AM

Didn’t like the Hulk so much, probably because I got that nickname for a while as young. But have warmed up to it and thinking I should embrace it.

VicLeChic · 22 June 2019, 05:22 AM

Bluesy five digits (pre-ceramic)

21 June 2019, 11:45 PM	#3
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21 June 2019, 11:54 PM	#7
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22 June 2019, 12:49 AM	#9
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22 June 2019, 01:16 AM	#16
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22 June 2019, 01:43 AM	#19
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I was very skeptical of the new Pepsi but once it arrived and I put it on my wits, it was love at first sight!! It’s one of my absolute favorites!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

21 June 2019, 11:19 PM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	What Rolex did you previously despise that you are now fond of? #1 for me was the Hulk...hated it in pictures, saw it in the flesh, HAD to buy it! But one that I'm now kind of falling for is the Explorer II. Never understood the steel bezel, thought the whole thing looked bland...until now. I don't know what happened, but it was almost like a flick of a switch. I don't own it, but if there is a next one for me (I'm pretty content right now), I could see it being the next. What about you? __________________

21 June 2019, 11:44 PM	#2
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Explorer II with the black dial, alway thought the Explorer II's looked kind of bland/tacky in photos but after seeing in person i think I want one! After seeing your Hulk I think that's next on the lists as well haha.

21 June 2019, 11:45 PM	#4
marcotagudelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: in my house Posts: 357	i know im in the minority but...Daytona

21 June 2019, 11:50 PM	#6
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,274	After Basel 2017, I was one of the people blasting the SD43 - too big, hate the cyclops, all the rest of it...and I inevitably tried it on my wrist on a whim and bought it in August 2017. I still love wearing it!

22 June 2019, 12:05 AM	#8
JohnGT3RS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 160	I never despised it; but I didn’t like the Blue Sky Dweller, until I saw one in person at my AD.

22 June 2019, 12:51 AM	#10
cloudplay Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 125	Despise is too strong, but Hulk for me as well. Saw a woman wearing one on a plane to Shanghai a few days ago, and was pleasantly surprised at the contrast between dial (almost black) and bezel, depending on lighting. If one could buy one at a reasonable price, I'd consider it...

22 June 2019, 12:55 AM	#11
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Despise is a strong word but I used to not understand the draw/demand of the Daytona (like a decade ago). Now I find the 5 digit reference white dial to be one of the most attractive models Rolex made. Not a big fan of the newer ref with ceramic bezels though.

22 June 2019, 12:56 AM	#12
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I really disliked the Explorer IIs. I thought they were awkward and chunky. However, after seeing them and handling them in person along with all the wrist shots I see on here, I have fallen in love with them and would like to add one someday. It just goes to show you that pictures really don't do a lot of watches justice. So I make it a personal goal to try on a watch before I say I absolutely hate it and wouldn't have one (I am still wanting to see the P01 from Tudor and the Code 11:59 from AP...)

22 June 2019, 01:09 AM	#13
Moggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wales Watch: 16610, SD4K, Exp 1 Posts: 1,098	Again despise a bit strong but the Explorer 1, bland, plain and small. Even when buying was 50/50, after a few days, wow, perfect watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 June 2019, 01:12 AM	#15
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	YMII is growing on me. I wouldn't say I "despise[d] it," but I never would have considered it for me. But recently, . . . .

22 June 2019, 01:21 AM	#17
BlakeA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tulsa Posts: 270	Stopped into the local AD where I purchased my Sub and they had 37mm Platinum Yachtmaster with rhodium dial. Was completely uninterested when I saw it in photos, but in person it was very striking. ‘Almost’ a bit too flashy for my taste, but really liked it nonetheless.

22 June 2019, 01:47 AM	#20
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,694	Not a watch. But hated the Jubilee bracelet I now absolutely LOVE anything Jubilee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

22 June 2019, 02:16 AM	#22
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	The YM1, YM2, and Daytona

22 June 2019, 02:31 AM	#23
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 786	Explorer II

22 June 2019, 02:40 AM	#24
antelope "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 426	Mine was the the YG green Daytona. Then I saw it in the flesh at my AD and walked out with it.

22 June 2019, 03:58 AM	#25
spacebjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 187	TT DJ Still don't like it that much but I kind of get it

22 June 2019, 04:08 AM	#27
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,764	Never really liked the Daytona all that much until the ceramics were released

22 June 2019, 04:14 AM	#28
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I wouldn’t say despise, but the Explorer never did anything for me. Then I started noticing people’s pics here. Picked one up last Christmas and now it’s my go-to Rolex. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

22 June 2019, 05:18 AM	#29
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Didn’t like the Hulk so much, probably because I got that nickname for a while as young. But have warmed up to it and thinking I should embrace it.

22 June 2019, 05:22 AM	#30
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Bluesy five digits (pre-ceramic)

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