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RTG · 14 February 2020, 04:35 PM

Ordered this day one of its release. Did not disappoint. Oysterflex came a tad large, new/shorter OF coming soon. Guess I can scratch up one OF negative; can’t be adjusted like an Oyster. Other than that it’s perfect. The most militaristic Rolex is also quite luxurious while being low key. The perfect t-shirt luxury watch.

Definitely the Rolex lume king. Much larger lume than the Explorer II. Will get a lot of wrist time.

Doood · 14 February 2020, 04:51 PM

That really is understated luxury!! Love it.

Sigh....maybe one day.

I wish there was a bracelet option to go along with flex. How does it wear size wise compared to Explorer 2? I have not seen one yet in person. 42mm is such a great size IMHO.

Congratulations!

frank4242 · 14 February 2020, 05:19 PM

Congratulations!
It looks lovely..

ijpx · 14 February 2020, 05:30 PM

Beautiful piece with great lume. Enjoy.

Number3 · 14 February 2020, 06:54 PM

Great looking watch and the perfect size too.

Rori · 14 February 2020, 07:09 PM

Super congratulations on this so rare to see in the wild watch.
I fell in love with it the day it was introduced, perfection with this bezel / oyster flex combination.
Have two questions regarding this watch that I hope I can get answers to.
Fist the markers with the lume you mentioned they are much larger than the Explorer. Buy this you mean the diameter is bigger, if so, I wish those were fitter to the SD43, it would have matched perfectly the 43mm diameter.

Second question is related to the oysterflex, could it be Rolex made it without an adjustable class like the ones used on almost all models now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTG

Ordered this day one of its release. Did not disappoint. Oysterflex came a tad large, new/shorter OF coming soon. Guess I can scratch up one OF negative; can’t be adjusted like an Oyster. Other than that it’s perfect. The most militaristic Rolex is also quite luxurious while being low key. The perfect t-shirt luxury watch.

Definitely the Rolex lume king. Much larger lume than the Explorer II. Will get a lot of wrist time.

RMC12 · 14 February 2020, 08:13 PM

Awesome!! Huge congrats! I've had mine about 6 months and absolutely love it. The perfect vacation watch!!

Urosfan · 14 February 2020, 09:27 PM

Congrats

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VegasMilgauss · 14 February 2020, 09:36 PM

Looks great! Congratulations

1William · 14 February 2020, 09:37 PM

Congratulations. I am yet to see one in person but like the look and the size.

Ian Macdermott · 14 February 2020, 09:39 PM

Congratulations the perfect slobbing about watch.

Harry49 · 14 February 2020, 09:42 PM

Awesome... congrats!

Alex6340 · 14 February 2020, 10:01 PM

Congratulations!!!

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Rashid.bk · 14 February 2020, 10:05 PM

Congrats, it's a damn nice watch. Looks like a Sub a quick glance but you know what is....

Abmatt2002 · 14 February 2020, 10:08 PM

Now that is nice and given me food for thought!

TruthBalance · 14 February 2020, 10:24 PM

Congrats!

Harry49 · 14 February 2020, 10:28 PM

Congrats! looks nice...

Rokoru · 14 February 2020, 10:30 PM

Wow, that looks so nice!

RTG · 14 February 2020, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doood

That really is understated luxury!! Love it.

Sigh....maybe one day.

I wish there was a bracelet option to go along with flex. How does it wear size wise compared to Explorer 2? I have not seen one yet in person. 42mm is such a great size IMHO.

Congratulations!

Size is very familiar for an Explorer II wearer. Bezel has more presence and the lugs/curves are more refined. Totally different look but same great 42mm fit.
Bracelet option for this or the YM40 would look great but personally I needed something different.

RTG · 14 February 2020, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rori

Super congratulations on this so rare to see in the wild watch.
I fell in love with it the day it was introduced, perfection with this bezel / oyster flex combination.
Have two questions regarding this watch that I hope I can get answers to.
Fist the markers with the lume you mentioned they are much larger than the Explorer. Buy this you mean the diameter is bigger, if so, I wish those were fitter to the SD43, it would have matched perfectly the 43mm diameter.

Second question is related to the oysterflex, could it be Rolex made it without an adjustable class like the ones used on almost all models now?

The lume dots are physically larger than the Explorer II. When looking at pictures I had wondered if the dots were too large. On the wrist and to the eye they are perfect.

In addition to the lume markers I wish the SD43 had a slightly larger dial with bigger hands and thinner bezel. I guess I’m a big fan of big dials.

Odie-r · 14 February 2020, 10:50 PM

Beauty. Congrats!

DaveTheWatchGuy · 14 February 2020, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTG

The lume dots are physically larger than the Explorer II. When looking at pictures I had wondered if the dots were too large. On the wrist and to the eye they are perfect.

In addition to the lume markers I wish the SD43 had a slightly larger dial with bigger hands and thinner bezel. I guess I’m a big fan of big dials.

When you get the smaller oysterflex put on, please please ensure that you get a top skilled watchmaker to do it. There have been many threads on here about sales associates, and even jr watchmakers at rsc RUINING white gold Daytona’s and 116655’s when doing a routine oysterflex strap change. And it’s not just light scratches on the back of the lugs...it’s literally big chunks taken out of the lugs, because the material is so soft!

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RTG · 14 February 2020, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMC12

Awesome!! Huge congrats! I've had mine about 6 months and absolutely love it. The perfect vacation watch!!

Great minds... I ordered this with a 2020 spring break vacation in mind. Perfect island or beach watch. Glad it arrived in time. It wasn’t looking likely as the months passed by.

uniqueMR · 14 February 2020, 10:55 PM

Congrats

Weinboyz · 14 February 2020, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTG

Ordered this day one of its release. Did not disappoint. Oysterflex came a tad large, new/shorter OF coming soon. Guess I can scratch up one OF negative; can’t be adjusted like an Oyster. Other than that it’s perfect. The most militaristic Rolex is also quite luxurious while being low key. The perfect t-shirt luxury watch.

Definitely the Rolex lume king. Much larger lume than the Explorer II. Will get a lot of wrist time.

Congrats!!!!! I Love it!!!!! Right now, its my grail. I think 42 is the perfect size!!!!!! If you get the chance, I would love to see a lume shot. It's gotta be amazing.

BigAppleBill · 14 February 2020, 11:00 PM

Looks great on your wrist! Congrats!

RTG · 14 February 2020, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveTheWatchGuy

When you get the smaller oysterflex put on, please please ensure that you get a top skilled watchmaker to do it. There have been many threads on here about sales associates, and even jr watchmakers at rsc RUINING white gold Daytona’s and 116655’s when doing a routine oysterflex strap change. And it’s not just light scratches on the back of the lugs...it’s literally big chunks taken out of the lugs, because the material is so soft!

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Thanks. I have seen a post about that. Horrible! Luckily my AD is packed with very skilled and capable hands. Perhaps one of the benefits of having an AD that is also a full jeweler.

watchwatcher · 14 February 2020, 11:19 PM

Very nice...big fan of this model. Can't wait to see it in the flesh someday.

Congrats!

adawil2002 · 14 February 2020, 11:29 PM

Beautiful! Love this Rolex!

Yess · 14 February 2020, 11:39 PM

Lovely looking watch... congrats

14 February 2020, 09:39 PM	#11
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Congratulations the perfect slobbing about watch. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

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14 February 2020, 10:50 PM	#21
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14 February 2020, 04:51 PM	#2
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 973	That really is understated luxury!! Love it. Sigh....maybe one day. I wish there was a bracelet option to go along with flex. How does it wear size wise compared to Explorer 2? I have not seen one yet in person. 42mm is such a great size IMHO. Congratulations!

14 February 2020, 05:19 PM	#3
frank4242 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 111	Congratulations! It looks lovely..

14 February 2020, 05:30 PM	#4
ijpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Japan Posts: 238	Beautiful piece with great lume. Enjoy.

14 February 2020, 06:54 PM	#5
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,795	Great looking watch and the perfect size too.

14 February 2020, 09:27 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 February 2020, 09:36 PM	#9
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,029	Looks great! Congratulations

14 February 2020, 09:37 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Congratulations. I am yet to see one in person but like the look and the size.

14 February 2020, 09:42 PM	#12
Harry49 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 118	Awesome... congrats!

14 February 2020, 10:05 PM	#14
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Congrats, it's a damn nice watch. Looks like a Sub a quick glance but you know what is....

14 February 2020, 10:08 PM	#15
Abmatt2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Watch: 126300 Posts: 239	Now that is nice and given me food for thought!

14 February 2020, 10:24 PM	#16
TruthBalance "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,652	Congrats!

14 February 2020, 10:28 PM	#17
Harry49 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 118	Congrats! looks nice...

14 February 2020, 10:30 PM	#18
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 759	Wow, that looks so nice!

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BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	Looks great on your wrist! Congrats!

14 February 2020, 11:19 PM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Very nice...big fan of this model. Can't wait to see it in the flesh someday. Congrats!

14 February 2020, 11:39 PM	#30
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	Lovely looking watch... congrats

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