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Rolex_AG · 20 May 2020, 09:19 AM

Hi TRF family,

Can you share your thoughts on the Polar Explorer 2 42mm.

I have a smaller wrist so interested to know how it would wear in relation to my 114060.

It’s the right amount of funky with the orange and I love the GMT function

Any and all pics appreciated!

Thanks
Rolex_AG

Explorer2polar · 20 May 2020, 09:24 AM

A Great watch that you will enjoy owning .............Love my polar.

breed · 20 May 2020, 09:28 AM

I own both. I love both. The Explorer 2 Polar was my first Rolex.

Baco Noir · 20 May 2020, 09:40 AM

Love mine and won’t part with it.

With the fixed SS bezel and large orange gmt hand, it’s totally unique in the Rolex line up.

Sub Capt. · 20 May 2020, 10:40 AM

I love mine. Its very different/cool watch with the white dial. I really think you need a 7 inch wrist or it will look too large..... ymmv

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HeadCoach · 20 May 2020, 10:45 AM

This watch is very intriguing to me...does anyone have pictures of it with a dress shirt? Can it be a dressy watch??

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chris242 · 20 May 2020, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex_AG

Hi TRF family,

Can you share your thoughts on the Polar Explorer 2 42mm.

I have a smaller wrist so interested to know how it would wear in relation to my 114060.

It’s the right amount of funky with the orange and I love the GMT function

Any and all pics appreciated!

Thanks
Rolex_AG

also have both.
the polar never ceises to amaze me, that crisp white dial is truly a beauty.. the orange adds that funkiness you mentioned, in a subtle way.
as far as comparison on the wrist, the polar seems a bit lighter (not sure of the actual weight comparison)
not as “chunky” id say.
whenever i have it on, it always excites me to look down at that white dial, especially when the lume catches me off guard!

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007_Omega · 20 May 2020, 11:53 AM

I was considering buying it for awhile but ultimately it is too big for me. It wears big even for a 42mm due to the large white dial and protruding lugs of the bracelet. I wouldn't recommend it to smaller wrists. A lot of people praise the comfort due to the thinness and weight which is definitely a factor.

I have a 6.5 inch wrist and I think 7 inch plus would be best with this watch. That being said, the watch did fit my wrists but it was the limit of what it could tolerate.

subprimero · 20 May 2020, 12:11 PM

Since you have a smaller wrist, I suggest that you try on the 16570 before you buy the newer reference.

Skier · 20 May 2020, 01:19 PM

I personally love mine, the white dial and orange 24 hour hand pop. I travel a lot too so the second TZ is a plus. My wrist is 7.25, it may be a bit large on a 6.5 wrist.

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89Sem · 20 May 2020, 09:44 PM

I much prefer the older 40mm

crazymcmichael · 20 May 2020, 09:45 PM

great reference, perfect on a 6 inch wrist and great pair with sub.. I have this exact pair.

BillA · 20 May 2020, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subprimero

Since you have a smaller wrist, I suggest that you try on the 16570 before you buy the newer reference.

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Annan · 20 May 2020, 10:59 PM

It's a great watch. I bought one new from an AD in 2013 but flipped it a year later because I thought it looked too big on my 6.75" wrist. I now think that was a huge mistake on my part and would consider giving it a second chance when/if the prices settle down again.

subtona · 20 May 2020, 11:29 PM

One of my favorites.

enjoythemusic · 21 May 2020, 12:26 AM

Have 6.75" wrist, the EXP II is fine :)

Pauln · 21 May 2020, 12:36 AM

I owned the black version, traded for polar and traded again for black. I thought the polar looked too big or was too flashy or something. Really like black but I wear my 40mm sub more. In my opinion, it’s not ideal for a dress watch.

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smk210 · 21 May 2020, 12:38 AM

It's a good one and you'll enjoy owning it.

RichM · 21 May 2020, 12:50 AM

Great reference. It’s one you won’t regret.

Texex · 21 May 2020, 12:58 AM

My most worn piece. I have a 6.75 wrist

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Harry-57 · 21 May 2020, 01:18 AM

If you have a doubt, there is no doubt. For that sort of money you'll want to love it 100% before you buy it.

I love it. It was supposed to be my only Rolex, and from the whole range in 2018, the Polar was the obvious choice for me. I wanted a white dial watch with a reference time function. The fit, feel, wearing comfort, legibility and overall quality were considerably above my expectations.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it but I would hesitate to recommend to a stranger that they go out and buy one, based on what I think.

BogdanS · 21 May 2020, 02:35 AM

I just picked mine today and I’m super blown by it. Its so light on the wrist compared to my SD43 and the white dial makes it feel like a cocktail on a hot summer evening.

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HORNBLOWER · 21 May 2020, 03:19 AM

Superb watch, ticks all the boxes, some much so that I bought the black also.

RBradleigh · 21 May 2020, 03:57 AM

I do not wear with a dress shirt as I wear a very thin hand crank Nomos for that but here is a zoomed out pick to give a more realistic view of “how large” with my 6.5” wrist

RBradleigh · 21 May 2020, 03:57 AM

And comparison with a 114060

breed · 21 May 2020, 04:15 AM

A couple more photos to compare the Polar and 114060.

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Urosfan · 21 May 2020, 04:18 AM

I have a. 6.5 inch wrist and the polar wears fine in my wrist

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Stud Screw · 21 May 2020, 04:23 AM

It is nice, but it always struck me as a young person's watch.

AndyWright · 21 May 2020, 04:25 AM

I dont own an explorer model but Ive seen quite a few and they are absolutely beautiful. I say try on and see how your wrist like it

timemaestro · 21 May 2020, 04:53 AM

It's not a bad watch. Very nice piece.

20 May 2020, 09:19 AM	#1
Rolex_AG "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United States Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 500	Thoughts on Explorer 2 Polar Hi TRF family, Can you share your thoughts on the Polar Explorer 2 42mm. I have a smaller wrist so interested to know how it would wear in relation to my 114060. It’s the right amount of funky with the orange and I love the GMT function Any and all pics appreciated! Thanks Rolex_AG

20 May 2020, 09:28 AM	#3
breed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 118	I own both. I love both. The Explorer 2 Polar was my first Rolex. __________________ Rolex: 16710BLRO; 216570 Polar; 116710BLNR; 126600 Tudor: Black Bay GMT; BB58 Blue; 1926

20 May 2020, 09:40 AM	#4
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,814	Love mine and won’t part with it. With the fixed SS bezel and large orange gmt hand, it’s totally unique in the Rolex line up. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

20 May 2020, 10:59 PM	#14
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,177	It's a great watch. I bought one new from an AD in 2013 but flipped it a year later because I thought it looked too big on my 6.75" wrist. I now think that was a huge mistake on my part and would consider giving it a second chance when/if the prices settle down again. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

20 May 2020, 11:29 PM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	One of my favorites. __________________

20 May 2020, 09:24 AM	#2
Explorer2polar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: uk Watch: BLNR , Sub C, Exp Posts: 456	A Great watch that you will enjoy owning .............Love my polar.

20 May 2020, 10:40 AM	#5
Sub Capt. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: USA Posts: 395	I love mine. Its very different/cool watch with the white dial. I really think you need a 7 inch wrist or it will look too large..... ymmv T

20 May 2020, 10:45 AM	#6
HeadCoach "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: CA Posts: 70	This watch is very intriguing to me...does anyone have pictures of it with a dress shirt? Can it be a dressy watch?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2020, 11:53 AM	#8
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 897	I was considering buying it for awhile but ultimately it is too big for me. It wears big even for a 42mm due to the large white dial and protruding lugs of the bracelet. I wouldn't recommend it to smaller wrists. A lot of people praise the comfort due to the thinness and weight which is definitely a factor. I have a 6.5 inch wrist and I think 7 inch plus would be best with this watch. That being said, the watch did fit my wrists but it was the limit of what it could tolerate.

20 May 2020, 12:11 PM	#9
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	Since you have a smaller wrist, I suggest that you try on the 16570 before you buy the newer reference.

20 May 2020, 01:19 PM	#10
Skier "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: PA Posts: 1	I personally love mine, the white dial and orange 24 hour hand pop. I travel a lot too so the second TZ is a plus. My wrist is 7.25, it may be a bit large on a 6.5 wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2020, 09:44 PM	#11
89Sem "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Philadelphia,PA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 256	I much prefer the older 40mm

20 May 2020, 09:45 PM	#12
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	great reference, perfect on a 6 inch wrist and great pair with sub.. I have this exact pair.

21 May 2020, 12:26 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,439	Have 6.75" wrist, the EXP II is fine :) __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

21 May 2020, 12:36 AM	#17
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	I owned the black version, traded for polar and traded again for black. I thought the polar looked too big or was too flashy or something. Really like black but I wear my 40mm sub more. In my opinion, it’s not ideal for a dress watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 12:38 AM	#18
smk210 Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Steven Location: USA Watch: Rolex 116610LN Posts: 117	It's a good one and you'll enjoy owning it.

21 May 2020, 12:50 AM	#19
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,197	Great reference. It’s one you won’t regret. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

21 May 2020, 12:58 AM	#20
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 777	My most worn piece. I have a 6.75 wrist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue.

21 May 2020, 01:18 AM	#21
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,674	If you have a doubt, there is no doubt. For that sort of money you'll want to love it 100% before you buy it. I love it. It was supposed to be my only Rolex, and from the whole range in 2018, the Polar was the obvious choice for me. I wanted a white dial watch with a reference time function. The fit, feel, wearing comfort, legibility and overall quality were considerably above my expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it but I would hesitate to recommend to a stranger that they go out and buy one, based on what I think.

21 May 2020, 02:35 AM	#22
BogdanS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: EUROPE Posts: 859	I just picked mine today and I’m super blown by it. Its so light on the wrist compared to my SD43 and the white dial makes it feel like a cocktail on a hot summer evening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 03:19 AM	#23
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,636	Superb watch, ticks all the boxes, some much so that I bought the black also.

21 May 2020, 03:57 AM	#24
RBradleigh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Russell Location: Moses Lake Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 282	I do not wear with a dress shirt as I wear a very thin hand crank Nomos for that but here is a zoomed out pick to give a more realistic view of “how large” with my 6.5” wrist __________________ Polar 216570 ElPrimero O’69 Nomos Tangente Hamilton Khaki Sub 114060

21 May 2020, 03:57 AM	#25
RBradleigh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Russell Location: Moses Lake Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 282	And comparison with a 114060 __________________ Polar 216570 ElPrimero O’69 Nomos Tangente Hamilton Khaki Sub 114060

21 May 2020, 04:15 AM	#26
breed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 118	A couple more photos to compare the Polar and 114060. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex: 16710BLRO; 216570 Polar; 116710BLNR; 126600 Tudor: Black Bay GMT; BB58 Blue; 1926

21 May 2020, 04:18 AM	#27
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	I have a. 6.5 inch wrist and the polar wears fine in my wrist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 04:23 AM	#28
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 782	It is nice, but it always struck me as a young person's watch. __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

21 May 2020, 04:25 AM	#29
AndyWright "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Andy Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 560	I dont own an explorer model but Ive seen quite a few and they are absolutely beautiful. I say try on and see how your wrist like it

21 May 2020, 04:53 AM	#30
timemaestro Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: chicago Posts: 120	It's not a bad watch. Very nice piece.

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