Bonjour MWF, i'm new to the Forum and just found this section. I have been a watch enthusiast for past 11 years or so. My journey started off when my parents encourage me to buy my first Rolex. My parents felt it was a good way to show status and rather than a bling Rolex, interestingly I chose the Explorer 2 'Polar' Ref 16750, and its been with me everywhere around the world. I've lived in Kenya, Switzerland, Iraq, Turkey, Liberia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UK, Myanmar, and Yemen; and yes I'm Msian
. The Explorer is indeed the perfect watch for my lifestyle and I love it. I also trade watches for fun - used to trade vintage Omegas, now getting into Grand Seikos, Enicars, Longines, Zenith, PP and Rolexes. The great thing about this hobby is that you're constantly learning and discovering. So I'm still and always a learning collector.
Looking forward getting to know (and meet) fellow watchguys and share Explorer stories