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In a recent post, th.gr.ga shares his experience with a Rolex Explorer as his primary "covid watch," highlighting its role as a comforting, reliable companion during unprecedented times. His reflection on the watch's enduring appeal as a 'GADA' (Go Anywhere, Do Anything) piece invites the community to consider their own post-lockdown sentiments and trusted timepieces. This discussion delves into the Explorer's unique position within the Rolex Professional line and its evolving design.
Ah! The infamous Air-King. So much personality to this watch. Like many others here, this one has been growing on me since you got your example, to the point that I am slowly starting scouting for one. Another perfect comfort watch
I never really cared that much for the old one (case a bit thick for my taste, asymmetry of the dial, polished 3-6-9 indexes that disappear in the dial at some angles). But I have seen (and tried) the new version at an AD (display only model, obviously), and I was quite smitten. The proportions work really well on my wrist, and the dial looks far more balanced to my eyes. This might be the model I like the best of the entire Professional line at Rolex currently.
One of my all time favorite watches. Understatement, toughness, versatility, it's pretty much the perfect sports watch for me. Mine says hi.
But I find they integrated it quite well, so it doesn't really bother me.
While I like tje white inlays to the numerals on the new numerals, I think it was a mistake to add the crown guards. The old case did more to support the quirkiness and intermediate position of this watch in the Rolex line-up. But others may of course disagree
Think this is the best picture I have ever seen of the 42EXPII, kudos!
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