Most robust Rolex?

[tommy91]

Just wondering what everyone thinks is the most robust Rolex? In terms of not easily scratched and can do every activity with? I find my explorer 2 picks up so many scratches but not so many dings.

[locutus49]

Sub.

[rebel_1]

I'd say the Explorer II. IMO its brushed finish hides scratches well. I realize you just stated that yours scratches easily, but compared to others in my collection with polished surfaces, trust me when I say that my Explorer II is by FAR the least pronged to scratches. The GMT function as well as the quick hour change makes this one of my most versital watches.

[Keith1]

Another vote for the Submariner.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by tommy91

Just wondering what everyone thinks is the most robust Rolex? In terms of not easily scratched and can do every activity with? I find my explorer 2 picks up so many scratches but not so many dings.

You're going to be dealing with tons of scratches with any metal watch that you wear frequently, although polished steel will show it more than brushed. Your steel Explorer II isn't going to scratch more or less than any other Rolex Oyster, although I guess something like a Sub will have a Ceramic bezel insert that is harder to scratch, or an older Sub has an aluminum bezel insert that you can replace easily and cheaply when it scratches. If you want, you can replace the bezel on your Explorer, also, when it gets too scratched.

[HOHO]

Deep Sea !

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by HOHO

Deep Sea !

I have to agree that with the depth rating of the Deep Sea, it has to be the most robust, although every watch in the Oyster line is robust enough for 99% of the population 99% of the time.

Originally Posted by vukotab

Brushed surfaces are more scratch resistant than polished....

My Rolex watches have as many scratches on the brushed surfaces as on the polished surfaces. 904L is the same polished or brushed.

[Solo118]

I would say the Sub-C as well. Exp 2 comes in 2nd place due to the bezel being able to show scratches (ceramic is scratch resistant)

[Steve36Efc]

My 17 year old 16710 coke is still in pretty good shape and that's with nearly 15 years during that time as a daily wearer.
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[Submariner2015]

Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

My 17 year old 16710 coke is still in pretty good shape and that's with nearly 15 years during that time as a daily wearer.
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You kept that watch in pretty pristine condition for a daily beater--what's your secret?

[bgbg13]

Originally Posted by Submariner2015

You kept that watch in pretty pristine condition for a daily beater--what's your secret?

Service it regularly, comes back brand new each time.

[Mr DateJust]

All watches will scratch. In general something without a rotating bezel is going to be more robust as there are less moving parts or break or get dirt in.

[Eric Chan]

For me, I would go with the Explorer II. When I owned one, I would wear it for all of my outdoor and physical activities. After owning it for over 7 years, it showed very little signs of wear and tear.

The Submariner would also be next on my list as the most robust.

Basically, the watches with brushed bracelets tend to hide the scratches better than polished.

[wilfreb]

The Explorer 2 and the Sub gets my vote

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by tommy91

Just wondering what everyone thinks is the most robust Rolex? In terms of not easily scratched and can do every activity with? I find my explorer 2 picks up so many scratches but not so many dings.

this may be hard to believe but is my own personal experience having owned all of the other watches mentioned, I hate to say that a platinum watch because of the metals qualities "maybe" the most Robust. this is my actual experience having worn and abused a lot of types of Rolex watches and metals, nothing has stood up to everything and still looks fantastic like my only platinum watch

may not make sense but has been my experience

[tommy91]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

this may be hard to believe but is my own personal experience having owned all of the other watches mentioned, I hate to say that a platinum watch because of the metals qualities "maybe" the most Robust. this is my actual experience having worn and abused a lot of types of Rolex watches and metals, nothing has stood up to everything and still looks fantastic like my only platinum watch

may not make sense but has been my experience

I have seen you post this Daytona alot. I am not overly keen on Daytona's but from your pictures this platinum Daytona has grown on me so much just from the pictures alone. It looks amazing the way the colours merge in sunlight

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by tommy91

I have seen you post this Daytona alot. I am not overly keen on Daytona's but from your pictures this platinum Daytona has grown on me so much just from the pictures alone. It looks amazing the way the colours merge in sunlight

thanks appreciate that. maybe a Platinum DD, I think it is the metal more than the style watch

[Kneecough]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

this may be hard to believe but is my own personal experience having owned all of the other watches mentioned, I hate to say that a platinum watch because of the metals qualities "maybe" the most Robust. this is my actual experience having worn and abused a lot of types of Rolex watches and metals, nothing has stood up to everything and still looks fantastic like my only platinum watch

may not make sense but has been my experience

Now if only they would produce a platinum Submariner...

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Kneecough

Now if only they would produce a platinum Submariner...

oh baby, be on that like a fat kid on a cup cake!


(no offense to fat people or cup cakes)

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

oh baby, be on that like a fat kid on a cup cake!


(no offense to fat people or cup cakes)

that just hurt my throat!

[rusty427]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

this may be hard to believe but is my own personal experience having owned all of the other watches mentioned, I hate to say that a platinum watch because of the metals qualities "maybe" the most Robust. this is my actual experience having worn and abused a lot of types of Rolex watches and metals, nothing has stood up to everything and still looks fantastic like my only platinum watch



may not make sense but has been my experience

I love that watch, such interesting combinations that just work. The bezel looks like it's made from Bakelite and the blue is just dreamy, while the platinum has its own unique lustre.
I'm glad to here it stands up to the task as well! 👍

[Superlativo]

I do not own one, but I assume a 116622 Yacht Master would be pretty tough due to the platinum bezel. The polished center links might pick up scratches though.

[luvsub]

exp ii and sub.

[Chewbacca]

to me, exp39 or even the older one. maybe even the standard mens 36mm OP.

its simple. no cyclops. no pcl's. not tall on the wrist. bezel doesn't overlap the case.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

to me, exp39 or even the older one. maybe even the standard mens 36mm OP.

its simple. no cyclops. no pcl's. not tall on the wrist. bezel doesn't overlap the case.

Makes sense to me

[HogwldFLTR]

Deep Sea without a doubt!!!

[filfoster]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Deep Sea without a doubt!!!

Almost by definition, this should be the most durable Rolex.

[SeaDweller50]

SDC4K is a mini tank.

[FTX I]

Explorer 114270 and 214270.

[viper9669]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Explorer 114270 and 214270.

I agree, these 2 ref ^