Why no love for the explorer 2 42mm

[seanneok11]

Just curious why there’s no love for that watch. Haven’t seen it in person but hey 42mm watch Ss Rolex makes a whole lot of sense.

[dmb359]

what do you mean no love?

It's a very popular watch, and there's waiting lists on it at AD's....sounds pretty popular to me.

Just because it's not as hot as a Daytona doesn't mean it isn't popular.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by dmb359

what do you mean no love?

It's a very popular watch, and there's waiting lists on it at AD's....sounds pretty popular to me.

Just because it's not as hot as a Daytona doesn't mean it isn't popular.

After parting with my deposit I can assure you the past 2 of my estimated 3-4 week wait has just flown by... 1st SS Rolex for me. I have two TT.

[shane.shepherd]

I really like the polar explorer 2, but they are simply too big. If they had the sized unchanged like the previous version 40mm, 12mm thick, I would be all over it.

[1665fan]

I love the exp2. Just haven’t had a chance to buy one...if that watch is too thick then what is the deep sea lol...it doesn’t have much fanfare because it’s easier to acquire...it’s a gmt with stationary bezel

[zaydans]

That model was high up on my list but always gets bumped for something else. In recent years it got displaced by an AK and now a DJ41. Yes it’s a Rolex but not sure I’d love it enough to keep forever. Would hate to get one and then become the first Rolex I ever flip!!

[Seibei]

No love? Waddayou mean?

[Justindo]

I like the watch but I wish they would have kept it at 40mm.

[lastshotkid]

Originally Posted by Justindo

I like the watch but I wish they would have kept it at 40mm.

With the updated dial design, yes, 39-40mm would’ve been a homerun!


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[Mr.Rolex1]

Originally Posted by justindo

i like the watch but i wish they would have kept it at 40mm.

+1

[schoolboy]

I think the love has been increasing since everything else can’t be had

Or maybe people just realized what a cool watch it is.

I tried one on the other day, and i feel it fits me too big

So hopefully at Basel they bring it down in size and keep the metal bezel!

[KFP55]

I freaking love mine

[rph08]

The orange on the dial is a deal breaker for me. Now the 16570 is a totally different animal. I like that watch a lot. In fact, I've been wearing mine for the last few days.

[nikesupremedunk]

It’s not unpopular but it’s also not at the top of the popularity chain either. Id say it’s very underrated and often forgotten, but it’s a fantastic piece. I’d have one in my collection of my wrists were 7”+.

[stratlanta]

Have it. Love it.

[frank4242]

I have one and I love it actually.

[NYCREBROKER]

The polar version is on my list. Love it.

[Fedpete]

Way overdue for update.


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[maxymax]

Originally Posted by seanneok11

Just curious why there’s no love for that watch. Haven’t seen it in person but hey 42mm watch Ss Rolex makes a whole lot of sense.

Sorry, this’s just absurd!

[Nikrnic]

It seems it's more loved now then ever. I finally bought mine a year ago and my AD has only had one in stock since. (as of last week) Its 42mm but with its slender lugs and smaller twin lock crown the proportions may surprise you as it did me when I finally tried one on for size.

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[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

It seems it's more loved now then ever. I finally bought mine a year ago and my AD has only had one in stock since. (as of last week) Its 42mm but with its slender lugs and smaller twin lock crown the proportions may surprise you as it did me when I finally tried one on for size.

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[Jarlaxle]

All the 40mm watches are just too small for my frame (6’4”/240) and wrist size (7.5”). The DJ41 is dressier than I want and the DSSD is just way too big for a daily wearer. I get it that its too big for some. Trust me, I wish a Sub or GMT worked for me but they just don’t. For those of us who need a bigger watch, its a welcome addition.

So its either the Explorer 2 or the Sea Dweller. Tried both on and while the SD43 is stunning, its quite a bit heavier and would be a lot of watch to wear every day. The Explorer 2 felt perfect and I do value the GMT functionality. Throw in the fact that the price is well under 1/2 of the SD43 on the open market and I’m sold.

I have more or less settled on the black face but both are great. What has surprised me the most though is how versatile it is. I don’t think I would ever take the SD43 off the bracelet just because it needs the balance but the Explorer 2 is a veritable strap monster. These are all pics I found online, not my watch but you get the point.

[jvb.nc]

it’s good.

[Rori]

Agree with you on wrist size vs case size. I wish I can convince my eyes to accept the look of the 40mm case on my wrist buy so far I failed.
The SD43 came in the game and when I tried it on I immediately felt the need to have one.
The Explorer 42 is a stunning watch and goes so well with different types of straps that pictures you shows prove the point. Also love the GMT function which I completely missed it there until so lately !

Originally Posted by Jarlaxle

All the 40mm watches are just too small for my frame (6’4”/240) and wrist size (7.5”). The DJ41 is dressier than I want and the DSSD is just way too big for a daily wearer. I get it that its too big for some. Trust me, I wish a Sub or GMT worked for me but they just don’t. For those of us who need a bigger watch, its a welcome addition.

So its either the Explorer 2 or the Sea Dweller. Tried both on and while the SD43 is stunning, its quite a bit heavier and would be a lot of watch to wear every day. The Explorer 2 felt perfect and I do value the GMT functionality. Throw in the fact that the price is well under 1/2 of the SD43 on the open market and I’m sold.

I have more or less settled on the black face but both are great. What has surprised me the most though is how versatile it is. I don’t think I would ever take the SD43 off the bracelet just because it needs the balance but the Explorer 2 is a veritable strap monster. These are all pics I found online, not my watch but you get the point.

[SeaDweller50]

Originally Posted by Rori

Agree with you on wrist size vs case size. I wish I can convince my eyes to accept the look of the 40mm case on my wrist buy so far I failed.
The SD43 came in the game and when I tried it on I immediately felt the need to have one.
The Explorer 42 is a stunning watch and goes so well with different types of straps that pictures you shows prove the point. Also love the GMT function which I completely missed it there until so lately !

Nice pics Rori.

[rcambrid]

Too big...unfortunately

[carwashchris]

Originally Posted by rcambrid

Too big...unfortunately

There also seems to plenty for sale on the secondary market, 1-2 years old ?

[brmott]

Just bought mine last week here on TRF. Love it! I have a 8” wrist and large hands and it is perfect. My Sub was just too small.

[swils8610]

Big fan of the polar...


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[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by seanneok11

Just curious why there’s no love for that watch. Haven’t seen it in person but hey 42mm watch Ss Rolex makes a whole lot of sense.

It’s now selling above retail, somebody loves it !