The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 23 April 2019, 07:24 AM   #1
crazymcmichael
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
42mm explorer 2 vs 15400 AP

Anyone that owns both that can make 2 wristshots on the same kind of angle ?
Any idea which of both wears larger? I own a explorer 42mm but i am interessed in the size of the 15400, the 216570 feels ''just right'' for me...
Hoping for some pics of both watches
crazymcmichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 April 2019, 08:04 AM   #2
lhawli
"TRF" Member
 
lhawli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 1,256
Nover owned the EXII but both my Speedy Pro and PO are 42mm. If it’s size you looking for here they are in my 6.75” wrist.






Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01]
Rolex DateJust 41 [126334]
Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV]
Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR]
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]
lhawli is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 April 2019, 08:18 AM   #3
crazymcmichael
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
Quote:
Originally Posted by lhawli View Post
Nover owned the EXII but both my Speedy Pro and PO are 42mm. If it’s size you looking for here they are in my 6.75” wrist.






Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Never tried one of those but it looks perfect on ur wrist
crazymcmichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 April 2019, 09:50 AM   #4
lhawli
"TRF" Member
 
lhawli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 1,256
Quote:
Originally Posted by crazymcmichael View Post
Never tried one of those but it looks perfect on ur wrist

The 41mm AP RO does wear bigger due to the integrated lug design.

I also tried on the EXII and it felt larger on my wrist than the 42mm omegas I own. Maybe it’s also the white dial that usually makes a watch wear larger than black dials?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01]
Rolex DateJust 41 [126334]
Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV]
Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR]
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]
lhawli is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 April 2019, 05:37 PM   #5
crazymcmichael
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
Quote:
Originally Posted by lhawli View Post
The 41mm AP RO does wear bigger due to the integrated lug design.

I also tried on the EXII and it felt larger on my wrist than the 42mm omegas I own. Maybe it’s also the white dial that usually makes a watch wear larger than black dials?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Yea some claim that The explorer 2 is huge but imo it is just right.
Does it wear smaller on your wrist than the 15400 ???
crazymcmichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 April 2019, 10:15 PM   #6
lhawli
"TRF" Member
 
lhawli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 1,256
Quote:
Originally Posted by crazymcmichael View Post
Yea some claim that The explorer 2 is huge but imo it is just right.

Does it wear smaller on your wrist than the 15400 ???


Overall yes. It’s thicker than the 15400 which wraps and hugs the wrist.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01]
Rolex DateJust 41 [126334]
Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV]
Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR]
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]
lhawli is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 April 2019, 10:33 PM   #7
dmb359
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
 
dmb359's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Darren
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 637
I used to have an Exp2 polar, and now have a 15400. So I don't have pictures side by side, but I have plenty of pictures/wristshots of both on my Instagram.

I have a 7" wrist, and like the fitment of both, although both are on the larger side. With the 15400 being thinner, and the integrated lugs that angle down, I don't think it wears bigger than the Exp2.
__________________
@dmb359
dmb359 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 April 2019, 10:37 PM   #8
crazymcmichael
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
Quote:
Originally Posted by dmb359 View Post
I used to have an Exp2 polar, and now have a 15400. So I don't have pictures side by side, but I have plenty of pictures/wristshots of both on my Instagram.

I have a 7" wrist, and like the fitment of both, although both are on the larger side. With the 15400 being thinner, and the integrated lugs that angle down, I don't think it wears bigger than the Exp2.
Thank you !!!!! I think the polar wears about the same on our wrist how i can Judge it by your photos..
crazymcmichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 12:52 AM   #9
Rolex addict
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: The Enabler
Location: South Cackalacky
Watch: me crash my bike
Posts: 5,564
Here you go.
Rolex addict is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 12:56 AM   #10
crazymcmichael
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
dang thanx !!!!!! cool! as far as i can see, the AP is slightly, slightly bigger or the same. Thank you!! How big is the wrist there?
crazymcmichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 01:26 AM   #11
Rolex addict
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: The Enabler
Location: South Cackalacky
Watch: me crash my bike
Posts: 5,564
I have a really odd sized wrist. Where the watch sits is only 6.25 inches. Fairly small. However, I'm 6'1" and 170lbs with decent size arms. It's just that my forearm tapers down really small. I also have big hands, so larger watches don't really look that big.
Rolex addict is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 01:32 AM   #12
Rolex addict
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: The Enabler
Location: South Cackalacky
Watch: me crash my bike
Posts: 5,564
Here is a 44mm Ernst Benz.
Attached Images
File Type: jpeg 1E2E9BA0-196F-4254-808B-F7A7AD94F7F0.jpeg (143.2 KB, 295 views)
Rolex addict is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 02:50 AM   #13
lhawli
"TRF" Member
 
lhawli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 1,256
What’s critical with integrated lugs like the 15400 is having a flat wrist. The watch will wear better on a smaller but flatter wrist than it would on a larger but rounder wrist.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01]
Rolex DateJust 41 [126334]
Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV]
Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR]
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]
lhawli is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 03:17 AM   #14
crazymcmichael
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
Quote:
Originally Posted by lhawli View Post
What’s critical with integrated lugs like the 15400 is having a flat wrist. The watch will wear better on a smaller but flatter wrist than it would on a larger but rounder wrist.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
I think my wrist is flat. How do i know if it is?
crazymcmichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 03:17 AM   #15
crazymcmichael
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rolex addict View Post
Here is a 44mm Ernst Benz.
Looking good
crazymcmichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 04:53 AM   #16
Burlington
"TRF" Member
 
Burlington's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Europe
Posts: 5,635
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rolex addict View Post
I have a really odd sized wrist. Where the watch sits is only 6.25 inches. Fairly small. However, I'm 6'1" and 170lbs with decent size arms. It's just that my forearm tapers down really small. I also have big hands, so larger watches don't really look that big.


That perfectly illustrates how the actual wrist size is only part of what matters. The hand / arm / body size all have a big impact on the perceived size of a timepiece on the wrist.
__________________
“My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.”

― Winston S. Churchill
Burlington is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 05:01 AM   #17
AK797
2024 Pledge Member
 
AK797's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,232
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rolex addict View Post
Here you go.
Looks pretty similar there, and was my recollection too, both black dials are more slimming.
AK797 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 April 2019, 06:54 AM   #18
lhawli
"TRF" Member
 
lhawli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 1,256
Quote:
Originally Posted by crazymcmichael View Post
I think my wrist is flat. How do i know if it is?


Well typically when you look at the top of your wrist it should be wider than when you look at it sideways. I have a flat wrist on top so although my wrist is 6.75” I can wear larger size watches without the lugs protruding out.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01]
Rolex DateJust 41 [126334]
Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV]
Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR]
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]
lhawli is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2019, 05:41 AM   #19
crazymcmichael
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
Quote:
Originally Posted by lhawli View Post
Well typically when you look at the top of your wrist it should be wider than when you look at it sideways. I have a flat wrist on top so although my wrist is 6.75” I can wear larger size watches without the lugs protruding out.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Ah yea mine are flat than indeed luckely
crazymcmichael is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

Asset Appeal


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.