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Title: watch diameter
Post by: hotshothunk on April 25, 2012, 10:12:04 AM
hey, just wanted opinion from you guys. i like having just 1 watch. i saw a watch i really like but it's 42mm and i find it a little on the smaller side as i used a 44mm before. what do u guys think? do u think a rolex explorer 2 42 mm can go well with casual dressing?
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: dpkong on April 26, 2012, 08:09:06 PM
a very sharp watch indeed. while only at 42mm, it does look bigger especially with the white dial. i like it!

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Post by: SubFoo on April 26, 2012, 08:40:31 PM
New explorer 2 is very nice.... The extra 2mm does make it look better....
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Post by: G.MAC on April 26, 2012, 08:52:55 PM
42mm will be fine. I was wearing 47mm watches and i acquired a 40mm tudor snowflake..after a while, it is fine. But since you are used to 44mm, try not to dip below 40mm..other than that,it is ok. And the 42mm explorer 2 can go well with casual dressing. I cant see the reason why it cant.
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Post by: SBH9995 on April 26, 2012, 08:55:06 PM
Yes. I got one and I dress casual everyday to work.
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: hotshothunk on April 27, 2012, 11:57:10 AM
thank for ur opinion. will check out the explorer 2 42mm tmrw. white looks casual while the black looks elegant. stuck in between.
(http://www.instash.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2011-rolex-explorer-ii.jpg)
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: bwee on April 27, 2012, 12:48:05 PM
i have the white one.. wearing it everyday.. from formal, casual, shorts, t shirt and slippers.. hahaha.. no regrets!
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: SubFoo on April 27, 2012, 03:50:00 PM
I dunno whether it's true or not but according to my friend the black one is more desirable and hence command a slightly higher premium than the white one.... Pls correct me if I am wrong....
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: G.MAC on April 27, 2012, 04:43:21 PM
You are not wrong but not right either. The black one is perceived to be nearer to the watch it is paying homage to. The 1655 I believe which has a black dial too. At the end of the day, both lists at the same price so the black may premium higher but the official price is the same.
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: TheHobbit on April 27, 2012, 05:28:34 PM
I dunno whether it's true or not but according to my friend the black one is more desirable and hence command a slightly higher premium than the white one.... Pls correct me if I am wrong....

Season dependent.
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: dpkong on April 27, 2012, 06:41:22 PM
region dependent too. Asians prefer black and most others outside Asia prefer white. to pay a premium for this watch is absurd. i often see listings for these watches for BNIB listed well below MSRP.

i prefer the white. easier to read for old and tired eyes.
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: TheHobbit on April 27, 2012, 06:48:52 PM

i prefer the white. easier to read for old and tired eyes.

Agree 100%
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Post by: MadZiZ on April 27, 2012, 09:09:06 PM
region dependent too. Asians prefer black and most others outside Asia prefer white. to pay a premium for this watch is absurd. i often see listings for these watches for BNIB listed well below MSRP.

i prefer the white. easier to read for old and tired eyes.

+1 on this....Asians prefer the more contemporary look.
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: hanz079 on April 27, 2012, 09:26:39 PM
Actually most chinese in the canton speaking world don't like white dialed rolexes...
Why?
Gold rolex is "kam lou"
White rolex is "pak lou" which means work for nothing.... Purely my observations ;D
Title: Re: watch diameter
Post by: Godzillaz on April 27, 2012, 10:15:36 PM
Dude are you for real? "kam lou", "pan lou"????  That's funny :D

Then a Gold rolex with white dial will become "lou pak kam"  :Laughing_on_floor:

I still await the day where I can wear an all gold rolex and not look ridiculous.

Regards
Tyler


Actually most chinese in the canton speaking world don't like white dialed rolexes...
Why?
Gold rolex is "kam lou"
White rolex is "pak lou" which means work for nothing.... Purely my observations ;D