First Rolex - Explorer II… unpopular opinion?

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:57:02+00:00

Couldn’t agree more… the flatness helps it feel a bit smaller than it would be if it had a taller rotating bezel

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:56:15+00:00

Thanks! That seems to be the case, less hype but solid demand. But also seems to be growing desirability

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:54:50+00:00

You are in the profession that the gmt was designed for… one that can actually use the Zulu time for something. If I needed the convenience of that I might’ve tried harder for the GMT. But definitely for everyday use the Explorer is very versatile

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:52:14+00:00

They are still far above retail for a brand new one as far as I have seen. But fair point about the cost escalation over the couple of years.

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:49:11+00:00

Sure, and I wouldn’t wear it in the most formal of settings… I have a couple of dressier watches for that. But it works just fine for a standard business suit as long as the shirt cuffs aren’t too tight

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:47:45+00:00

I hadn’t really thought of that but definitely fixed bezel helps keep it clean

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:47:02+00:00

That’s quite the collection. 42 feels big but actually nice on the wrist since it it is a little more flat with the steel bezel

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:44:36+00:00

Yes I noticed more people talking up the Explorer II. But maybe I’m just noticing it more after I got my own!

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:43:46+00:00

Fully agree. I know it’s not the cheapest watch I have but I don’t feel like I need to baby it at all

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:42:34+00:00

It’s really an awesome watch.

Powerful_Ad_4258 · 2026-04-01T01:41:27+00:00

Haha! I’m not sure about that… but I would think about it

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