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B3N5253 · 14 January 2019, 12:53 AM

First trip with the explorer using the GMT function 👍
It’s so easy to use and the orange hand stands out so well!

Glad I decided to bring it instead of my sub. The explorer is my everyday watch so it was hard not to bring the sub on holiday. I’d like to wear my sub every day but working in the pub industry i need something that can take a lot of knocks and the explorer has a good strong bezel!

ltmgeller · 14 January 2019, 12:55 AM

Looks great

JayHantz · 14 January 2019, 01:20 AM

Looking really sharp. It is a great all arounder.

burnthesehills · 14 January 2019, 01:27 AM

Great watch! Is the bezel built into the case on the Explorer II or can it be removed?

Carondelet · 14 January 2019, 01:38 AM

Excellent choice for your travel! I know how hard it is to pick between watches, especially if you have one that doesn't get as much wrist time :(

But I think you made the right call. Also, great call with the pub-environment. Explorer II has an amazingly robust bezel.

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Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Great watch! Is the bezel built into the case on the Explorer II or can it be removed?

Don't quote me on this but I'm pretty certain it can be removed. I know that Rolex can replace them, but I'm not sure if it can be removed easily at home. My guess would be probably.

B3N5253 · 14 January 2019, 02:13 AM

It is deffinatly hard to choose. I have been so close to wearing the sub at work at times but I know it will get knocked so i have managed to avoid it.

I’m also interested to know about the bezel as I may like to replace it one day when it is covered in scratches.

B3N5253 · 14 January 2019, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Carondelet

Excellent choice for your travel! I know how hard it is to pick between watches, especially if you have one that doesn't get as much wrist time :(

But I think you made the right call. Also, great call with the pub-environment. Explorer II has an amazingly robust bezel.

Don't quote me on this but I'm pretty certain it can be removed. I know that Rolex can replace them, but I'm not sure if it can be removed easily at home. My guess would be probably.

It is deffinatly hard to choose. I have been so close to wearing the sub at work at times but I know it will get knocked so i have managed to avoid it.

I’m also interested to know about the bezel as I may like to replace it one day when it is covered in scratches. Anyone know the cost?

173rdabn · 14 January 2019, 02:21 AM

I always wear my Explorer II when I travel. Can't beat the ease of changing the hour with the jump function.

brandrea · 14 January 2019, 02:23 AM

BigBoy17 · 14 January 2019, 02:41 AM

Great watch. Thinking about this as a next piece. Stuck between white or black face

MariettaMike · 14 January 2019, 02:48 AM

My Explorer II is my go watch when I travel -- with one exception, this March wife and I are taking a cruise to South America spending several days in Brazil, so I will keep the Explorer II in the watch winder and take a less obvious watch, perhaps my JLC thin date.

Gerardus · 14 January 2019, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MariettaMike

My Explorer II is my go watch when I travel -- with one exception, this March wife and I are taking a cruise to South America spending several days in Brazil, so I will keep the Explorer II in the watch winder and take a less obvious watch, perhaps my JLC thin date.

Smart! enjoy your trip> Brazil is lovely, been there many times

I like Fortaleza a lot

Gerardus · 14 January 2019, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by B3N5253

First trip with the explorer using the GMT function 👍
It’s so easy to use and the orange hand stands out so well!

Glad I decided to bring it instead of my sub. The explorer is my everyday watch so it was hard not to bring the sub on holiday. I’d like to wear my sub every day but working in the pub industry i need something that can take a lot of knocks and the explorer has a good strong bezel!

Nice pic

CamSLC · 14 January 2019, 03:40 AM

I love my Explorer II. Great for travel and always on hand for my pub industry work. It's not high risk though as I'm only lifting a couple pints.

Zuger · 14 January 2019, 04:27 AM

I came close to selling this piece many times, but I am glad I kept it.

SS Oyster · 14 January 2019, 04:30 AM

Explorer II 42 is probably the best all around watch Rolex offers. I continue to be impressed by this watch. Regret getting rid of mine years ago. Likely will get one in 2019!

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14 January 2019, 12:55 AM	#2
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,651	Looks great __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 January 2019, 01:20 AM	#3
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,843	Looking really sharp. It is a great all arounder.

14 January 2019, 01:27 AM	#4
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	Great watch! Is the bezel built into the case on the Explorer II or can it be removed?

14 January 2019, 02:13 AM	#6
B3N5253 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Uk Posts: 5	It is deffinatly hard to choose. I have been so close to wearing the sub at work at times but I know it will get knocked so i have managed to avoid it. I’m also interested to know about the bezel as I may like to replace it one day when it is covered in scratches.

14 January 2019, 02:21 AM	#8
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,338	I always wear my Explorer II when I travel. Can't beat the ease of changing the hour with the jump function.

14 January 2019, 02:23 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,688

14 January 2019, 02:41 AM	#10
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Great watch. Thinking about this as a next piece. Stuck between white or black face

14 January 2019, 02:48 AM	#11
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	My Explorer II is my go watch when I travel -- with one exception, this March wife and I are taking a cruise to South America spending several days in Brazil, so I will keep the Explorer II in the watch winder and take a less obvious watch, perhaps my JLC thin date.

14 January 2019, 03:40 AM	#14
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	I love my Explorer II. Great for travel and always on hand for my pub industry work. It's not high risk though as I'm only lifting a couple pints.

14 January 2019, 04:27 AM	#15
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,518	I came close to selling this piece many times, but I am glad I kept it.

14 January 2019, 04:30 AM	#16
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,935	Explorer II 42 is probably the best all around watch Rolex offers. I continue to be impressed by this watch. Regret getting rid of mine years ago. Likely will get one in 2019! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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