Exp ii not popular?

[Mosbrook]

Originally Posted by lzz73

To my point, most of the pics on this thread are of the 40mm version, for which the Explorerii is primarily known. Sure, there are folks that like the 42, but this watch went too large and the market is reflecting it.

Look at it this way...Rolex "chased" the larger market with three watches: the Explorerii, the Datejustii, and the Day-Date 41. The Day-Date was not a success and Rolex scaled it back as soon as they could. The DJii is wildly popular, and that will stay - sales are high. The Expii is sort of in-between; a few like it, but it's too big for MOST potential Rolex buyers.

Therefore, I believe that they will scale it back to the historic 40.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No way. DD is a dress watch. Too large is bad. Exp ii is a sport watch. Larger size works. And I think it's growing in popularity.

[m1911a1]

Originally Posted by lzz73

To my point, most of the pics on this thread are of the 40mm version, for which the Explorerii is primarily known. Sure, there are folks that like the 42, but this watch went too large and the market is reflecting it.

Look at it this way...Rolex "chased" the larger market with three watches: the Explorerii, the Datejustii, and the Day-Date 41. The Day-Date was not a success and Rolex scaled it back as soon as they could. The DJii is wildly popular, and that will stay - sales are high. The Expii is sort of in-between; a few like it, but it's too big for MOST potential Rolex buyers.

Therefore, I believe that they will scale it back to the historic 40.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I completely understand what you are saying but hope you're wrong.....
But then again, I do feel like a freak with an 8"+ wrist....(hmm....do I need a THIRD one now?)

[watchpatina]

Explorer is my absolute favorite!

I have a 16570 with Black "Swiss" only dial, My wife wears a 14270 from '96.

I would love to see Rolex reduce case size (of both the Explorer and Explorer II). I have small wrists, so prefer to 36mm and ~40mm design.

My dream re-issue/homage piece from Rolex would be a 36mm Explorer with a WHITE dial and faux patina on hours markers, hands! Probably never happen, but I would purchase in a heartbeat... Someday I'll play around with photoshop to see what this combo would look like...

Here's a shot of our His/Hers Explorers right before we boarded a plane for Paris/Italy this fall

FullSizeRender-5.jpg

Nick
Founder/Editor watchpatina.com
Instagram @boxandpapers

[SCsailor]

I like them, especially the white face. The 42mm size is a matter of personal taste though.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[DPE]

Why not have the Explorer II with Day/Date ?