Good points there, Arch. I can remember in the late 90s when all the Rolex billboards on the LA freeways were pushing the Explorer2. I thought it was the coolest thing back then. I didn't get one until many years later ('09) and I am glad I did. Look for the late models of the old style as they have some extra bits and bobs built in. (latest GMT movements, latest shock absorbers, Rolex rehaut, etc.)
Yeah i got the 2nd gen of the 2 1989. I love it. Its not so showey, but its designed beautifully and tough as nails. Its great for a one watch owner because it can be worn with suits in the office, at snobby parties or out in the rough world.
YES! You said this before archie!!!! In the 90s the Explora was the better popular one and the GMT MASTER was the Dog, the dog one. BUT NOW!!! GMT MASTER II is best!!!!!! It's my clear goal and my favourite Rolex. I LOVE IT
He only knows 6 watches, the rest does not exist ! What does the Rolex give me other than a high price tag? Nothing, the all have a dial and tell time. Just like all the other millions!
He is completely prejudice and narrow minded. He ignors the whole world watches. The same dam overpriced watches over and over then he says any watch below $2000 is dogshit.
Werner Blazejewski you buying a watch for life. If you need a replacement piece you call Rolex and you get it. You buy a minor brand watch for 2000 and after 5 years you have to throw it away. I brought a 1960 Jaeger to repair, and they did, it is worth today more than 40 years ago. During that time you have bought 5 shitters and you still have nothing today. Plus you wearing a SHITTER!!!
No not ugly, it just looks as in-between design, not vintage, but not very modern. Probably an excellent beater much like my 2500 Aqua Terra blue. Great watch, but not one you get passionate about like a vintage 321 or a rare vintage 5513. Explorer is a very good under-the-radar beater, plus fully brushed metal. If I had to pick an Explorer 2, I would take a black dial and put it on a black RubberB strap.
"People are fucking morons!!" Could not agree with you more! I am an Explorer II owner AND am a III. Yes its true! Loving my watch! AND loving your reviews!
You have to like a watch to live with it for 30 years so it can become a 1016 (EX1) or 1655 (EX2) classic. I really DO LIKE a Black faced Ex2. The 1655 models are too kill for...however the Polar (Hulk, Bluezie) just does nothing for me. The older vintage GMT (Black/Pepsi/Coke) are not that much more expensive and have a decent following.
Rolex customers cover all demographics and countries, what sells in Europe, might not sell in UAE, and vice versa. Rolex do not make stuff that they cannot sell
I'm sorry, but your Explorer II looks so dated, Archie. It honestly looks like something that should have been left behind in the nineties. It's not an evergreen like that amazing Sub I've seen on your wrist at times. Very, very far from it. I don't know why they don't sell for even less.
Barry island if a rolex explorer 2 is for the poor man then all rolexes r for the poor man. how much is the upper range rolex cost? 10k more? 20k more? its not that much if u ask me if i were to be a rich man. therefore if ur a rich man get the roger dubuis Excalibur. people buy what they like not showing how rich they r isnt it?
Yeah i got the 2nd gen of the 2 1989. I love it. Its not so showey, but its designed beautifully and tough as nails. Its great for a one watch owner because it can be worn with suits in the office, at snobby parties or out in the rough world.
Good points there, Arch. I can remember in the late 90s when all the Rolex billboards on the LA freeways were pushing the Explorer2. I thought it was the coolest thing back then. I didn't get one until many years later ('09) and I am glad I did. Look for the late models of the old style as they have some extra bits and bobs built in. (latest GMT movements, latest shock absorbers, Rolex rehaut, etc.)
Nice use of the Rule Of Thirds at play in shooting this vid. Good one Arch!
I love my explorer 2! Agree 100% Arch. Proud RE2 owner
*The Explorer II is a classic and very popular in Japan. Rolex for status, seiko for reliability!!*
Yeah i got the 2nd gen of the 2 1989. I love it. Its not so showey, but its designed beautifully and tough as nails. Its great for a one watch owner because it can be worn with suits in the office, at snobby parties or out in the rough world.
The white dial and the GMT fuction makes it very versatile, its ok to have one when u wanna go a bit below radars.
How many videos can you do about the Rolex Explorer II? Seriously!
always one more
Bison News ... and yet you probably watch each one. AC3 - RUclips wouldn't be the same without you
I dont watch every single one....I skip 'em but come on seriously? Is there no other watch that he know about!
Bison News
I don't watch any now - it's beyond KUNTERY
hcavn lol so true.
The EXP II is the best value per money Rolex available! It is also very wearable tanks to its bezel!
This is when you know hes starting to think about selling it
yay, another rolex explorer ii video!
It's a Rolex no doubt. But it's not my personal taste. I prefer the Explorer I. But then again, since it's a GMT watch, it's good for travel.
YES! You said this before archie!!!! In the 90s the Explora was the better popular one and the GMT MASTER was the Dog, the dog one.
BUT NOW!!! GMT MASTER II is best!!!!!! It's my clear goal and my favourite Rolex. I LOVE IT
THE Horatio of Horology! Nice one Arch
Next video, MOTFM, then the Professional, then the gold sub, then the JLC.
This video is as tired as that intro
He only knows 6 watches, the rest does not exist ! What does the Rolex give me other than a high price tag? Nothing, the all have a dial and tell time. Just like all the other millions!
Werner Blazejewski and all shirts cover your chest. what a genius you are.
He is completely prejudice and narrow minded. He ignors the whole world watches. The same dam overpriced watches over and over then he says any watch below $2000 is dogshit.
Werner Blazejewski you buying a watch for life. If you need a replacement piece you call Rolex and you get it. You buy a minor brand watch for 2000 and after 5 years you have to throw it away. I brought a 1960 Jaeger to repair, and they did, it is worth today more than 40 years ago. During that time you have bought 5 shitters and you still have nothing today. Plus you wearing a SHITTER!!!
Werner Blazejewski damn Werner, you must have had a really tough life.
I have more than twenty, Only Archie calls them shitters! Oh and i have the Bulova Moon watch !
There is some truth to what he said. Thumbs up
Wish I’d bought a polar instead of a new two tone Datejust back in 2006. Important to ad,mit mistakes
Explorer II is a top watch!!!
No not ugly, it just looks as in-between design, not vintage, but not very modern. Probably an excellent beater much like my 2500 Aqua Terra blue. Great watch, but not one you get passionate about like a vintage 321 or a rare vintage 5513. Explorer is a very good under-the-radar beater, plus fully brushed metal. If I had to pick an Explorer 2, I would take a black dial and put it on a black RubberB strap.
Is that a real Rolex?!
"People are fucking morons!!" Could not agree with you more! I am an Explorer II owner AND am a III. Yes its true! Loving my watch! AND loving your reviews!
When you lean towards the camera, those moles are terrifying
More videos like this please. 👍
It takes a dog to truly appreciate the vibrant aroma of a dog turd.
You have to like a watch to live with it for 30 years so it can become a 1016 (EX1) or 1655 (EX2) classic. I really DO LIKE a Black faced Ex2. The 1655 models are too kill for...however the Polar (Hulk, Bluezie) just does nothing for me. The older vintage GMT (Black/Pepsi/Coke) are not that much more expensive and have a decent following.
“I don’t want anything popular...” and goes and buys a Speedmaster.
I love this guy. He is quality 😂
yo what a intro, the jet and boats
It's like putting money in the safe deposit box
Explorer II is in fact a dog of a watch. A good dog! But still a dog!
Hey buddy the explorer 2 is a shitter, the only thing worse is a fake one like yours.
we especialise in rolex yeah
I didn’t know durianrider does watch reviews now.
Damm I just started this Video and i am already pissed. But it's fun.
Feel free to make the same videos about the same 3 watches forever. Polar, sub, speedy, omfg years and years of the same shite!
ultimaetsolder Yep.... Its gonna go on forever
Rolex customers cover all demographics and countries, what sells in Europe, might not sell in UAE, and vice versa. Rolex do not make stuff that they cannot sell
THUMBS DOWN
I'm sorry, but your Explorer II looks so dated, Archie. It honestly looks like something that should have been left behind in the nineties. It's not an evergreen like that amazing Sub I've seen on your wrist at times. Very, very far from it. I don't know why they don't sell for even less.
Yes
Explorer 2 is not desirable at all. It's a Rolex beater and looks like a Swatch
Your mama is a beater, not desirable at all, except by Swatch wearing foul , nasty, vicious hobos
Same old crap
kovlabs at least the watch dosnt have wartz
Yes, It's a shitter bargain now. Lol just kidding. Yeah its a Rouhleks always a rolex.
Yes it's good, but its a bargain and not so popular.
The bastard child from the house of Rolex.
It's too big and garish in my opinion.
only gold watches matter
Explorer 2 is the poor mans Rolex.. it's a decent watch but a dog and just too many of them...it's no better than anything from the Tudor range
Barry island if a rolex explorer 2 is for the poor man then all rolexes r for the poor man. how much is the upper range rolex cost? 10k more? 20k more? its not that much if u ask me if i were to be a rich man. therefore if ur a rich man get the roger dubuis Excalibur. people buy what they like not showing how rich they r isnt it?
Barry island shut up before I buy you
Yeah i got the 2nd gen of the 2 1989. I love it. Its not so showey, but its designed beautifully and tough as nails. Its great for a one watch owner because it can be worn with suits in the office, at snobby parties or out in the rough world.