My 2 Week Review of the Explorer2 42mm

[Gold Crown]

Well I can hardly believe it’s been two weeks already but it is. So I have owned just about every Rolex model over the years. None of them is as comfortable to wear as this Explorer is. It’s easy to see and the low profile makes it feel almost weightless on the wrist. This is the only Rolex I own that does not try and Porpoise and move around my wrist. Maybe it’s larger size keeps it from spinning but whatever it is I love the way it wears. As far as accuracy it has gained only 3 seconds in a weeks time can’t beat that. I totally recommend this watch to first timers and to Rolex and the seasoned Rolex veteran like myself.

[LuminousMaximus]

Nice review.

I tried it on a while ago and it felt to big for me. I have a bony 7" wirst with a wrist bone protruding and it did not sit well whereas the sd4k with a smaller diameter base which does protrude quite a bit more sat better in the pocket and around my wristbone better.

I know there is a large following for it, as it is a rugged and easy-to-read Rolex.

[Vamp]

My everyday watch! I agree with all you’ve written. It’s super slim and the most comfortable watch I own!

[Rolex fan 61]

Yes agreed its a very comfortable watch to wear due to the large hands and digits it is very easy to check the time in the dark, and yes its very accurate.

[Chester01]

It’s the last true tool watch in the collection. Unlike the shiny bits and crockery and giant cases, the added size and larger hands increase legibility and thus function. This is what Rolex used to be, function first and foremost then form. Now, and sadly it’s the other way around.

[Gold Crown]

Originally Posted by Chester01

It’s the last true tool watch in the collection. Unlike the shiny bits and crockery and giant cases, the added size and larger hands increase legibility and thus function. This is what Rolex used to be, function first and foremost then form. Now, and sadly it’s the other way around.

Very well stated.

[watchwatcher]

Well said. The only issue I've ever had with the EXP2 over the years is figuring out which one I like better, the black or white.

So I've been reduced to owning and wearing both.

[Dsmith1974]

I prefer the 16570 for size.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

This is the only Rolex I own that does not try and Porpoise and move around my wrist.

I really got a kick out of this Ross great expression

I love this reference, and especially the black dial. I’ve never owned one, but I have tried them on and I found it to be very comfortable as well.

[Gold Crown]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I really got a kick out of this Ross great expression

I love this reference, and especially the black dial. I’ve never owned one, but I have tried them on and I found it to be very comfortable as well.

[matt19hsc]

100% the most comfortable. Mine is arguably too big for my flat 7” wrist but the legibility and comfort keep it in my stable.

[RichM]

I’m with you Ross. I enjoy wearing my Polar too.

[mrg60202]

Love the Exp II as an everyday tool watch - 16570s are hard to beat, but I love the orange accents of this new version. Wish they made it in 40mm...

[chloebear]

Congrats on the Explorer II Ross! It was the most comfortable watch I've ever owned until I got the Pepsi on the jubilee. But the same familiar pattern is starting to happen to my Pepsi. It got a lot of wrist time at first, then I reverted right back to wearing the Explorer II every day. I grabbed the Pepsi last night and the date was off by a week!

I don't know why I keep buying other watches. I think the answer might be to buy the polar Explorer II and collection complete. Such an amazing model. Glad you're enjoying it!

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well said. The only issue I've ever had with the EXP2 over the years is figuring out which one I like better, the black or white.

So I've been reduced to owning and wearing both.

Excellent Larry! I may need to follow your lead. Which do yo wear more often though?

[Nikrnic]

Congrats on your Expll! I bought a new Polar @18 mos. ago now and it never gets old. I agree with all the above positive comments and wouldn't mind at all to add the black (phantom) to the fold, it's that nice. Enjoy!!...

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[Boaters]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well said. The only issue I've ever had with the EXP2 over the years is figuring out which one I like better, the black or white.

So I've been reduced to owning and wearing both.

How true both are beauties

[nick_s_g]

At first, I thought it was too large, but the sizing has grown on me tremendously. It's fantastic and really feels true to the Rolex brand.

[scombs263]

I loved mine when I owned it. Great watch. Gonna add a white one next time to my collection.

[strafer_kid]

Picked one of these up fairly soon after release a few years back. Loved the design and engineeering but could not get use to the width so I flipped it. Always kind of regretted not giving it longer though - maybe another some day?

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by chloebear

Excellent Larry! I may need to follow your lead. Which do yo wear more often though?

Thank you! It's a toss up, really, as I rotate pretty regularly. But, overall, I would have to say the black has spent more time in the collection, as I've flipped around with the white more.

Originally Posted by Boaters

How true both are beauties

[inadeje]

I agree with you OP, the current 42mm is the ideal size. The extra 2mm makes the watch more legible. The date cyclops does not overpower the dial and the hands suit the larger dial landscape. Rolex really got this right.

[Robs]

Yep, thats a great comfy under the radar Rolex. I use to have the same model. Think should get it back.