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@@marcod.r.3299 it’s different for everyone, I fell in love with it right away and it is probably my favorite watch in my collection. But also I have about 3 years of beating the hell out of it, and it just keeps on going, keeping nearly day accurate time.

@@johnnysilverhand1733 It took some time and a lot of hard work to build a successful small business.

@@cheynewalls congrats

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Thank you, fun to do reviews on such an amazing watch. Cheers

Thank you RJ. I agree the Rolex Explorer II with the polar dial is an amazing watch in a lot of ways. Great looking rough and tumble watch, might be my favorite in the collection. Cheers

@@frp88k perfect watch for that

@@mike15. Wow crazy, thanks for the intel .

@@cheynewalls maybe cause Austria is such a small country hence a small market... weirdly enough, i got my DJ 36 - 126234 in 6 months 😂

@@mike15. that is weird, I have a friend waiting over 6 months for a DJ but got his Submariner in about 2 months.

@@cheynewalls guess demand is really different in each country.. i live in the capital city and wearing a famous rolex model isnt safe in some districts.. im searching for a good daily beater thats not that recognisable as Rolex... or a Rolex model that not very recognisable like the Explorer1 & 2.. but im kinda leaning towards the Omega seamaster diver 300 white dial.. cause of the price /looks/availability /less recognisable.. + my boss has a Submariner anyway, it wont be a good idea to show up as if im the boss (office job) 😂 the other boss has a blue seamaster tho... my current beater/work watch is Unimatic U1. any recommendation of which watch ?

@@Peter_Wien thanks for that, I’ll take a closer look at the Tudor Range. Cheers

Its going to be interesting. Cheers

Every AD is different, but they are a business and "VIP" customers are treated different. Just like every other company in world, they all do it. However if your not a "VIP" it does help to do what I mentioned in the video. I'm not a "VIP" at my Rolex AD, I have spent less than you, but I'm getting calls for hard to get watches after only a few months.

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Yes, all from my AD. I'm hearing that a lot, maybe Rolex is making more watch, or now that the hype has dies down watches are more available for enthusiast. Cheers

Not so much in this shot, but I use my wrist watch to time all my camera exposures, since my camera is a technical camera with noting automatic. My Rolex Explorer II is a essential tool in my photography process.

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@@mikecarey1424 Thank you, Cheers

@@DerHerthaner Prost!

Funny, never really looked at it in that way, but you are right. Maybe not wished they had it, more they can't see past the hype element to how great this watch truly is. Cheers

You are right, its not the biggest deal with accuracy on my camera exposures, B&W film development or fine art printing. The longest out of all those things could be about 10 hours, where a few seconds doesn't matter, in short term. Long term however, Its that Rolex watches are tough and durable enough to hold that accuracy over decades of abuse in the filed. I have had a few Seiko watches that after a year or so in the field, lose accuracy up to an hour or two over the day. That then becomes a problem, not only for my camera exposures, but if I'm out on a two week expedition in the wilderness with no cell phone (because I can't charge it). Cheers

I would agree its not the best looking Rolex Watch, but I wouldn't say at all it looks cheap. Yes, a bit silly looking with its big case size, massive dial and big orange GMT hand. That is why I personally love it! It doesn't take itself to seriously, fun meets rough and tough utilitarian. A true feeling tool watch and epic out in the field.

Thank you. Yeah I have heard that from other viewers, but have seen do difference in their ability to withstand sub-zero temps. I think its more of a battery issue, the battery that are used aren't up to it. If you think about it that same G-Shock battery is in my stereo remote control. I'll keep looking into it, Cheers

Well said, it really is the “Gentleman Tool Watch.” Cheers

Thanks, A VC timepiece will hopefully be in my collection soon. Yes my exclusive photographs are for sale in a limited quantity. Please check out my website for more info : cheynewalls.com/ Cheers

Thank you, 7 inches wrist

@@jonathanl2748 Boring is dependable, love my Rolex Explorer 40. Cheers

@@cheynewalls Great video, well done. I love that you made a business out of your passion for photography. May you have continued success!

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The Rolex Explorer II is an amazing watch, even as my collection grows its still my favorite. Cheers

Thank you, 7inches. Cheers

Nothing, but impressed with my Explorer 40. We will have to see, can't wait to have them head to head out in the wilderness.

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Well that is the thing, I think it is a bit up for interpretation. It means “high-end watchmaking,” what is more high-end than a mechanical watch keeping near perfect time?

@@cheynewalls Agree on mechanical time keeping being great, but that would include Rolex, Omega, and Grand Seiko. Rolex are realistically the most accurate currently, and Omega and Grand Grand Seiko dip their toes into high horology more, but high horology is way above them and I think the defining factor is probably complications and pushing boundaries. Calling Rolex high horology is just going to attract hate. View them as the ultimate tool watch and the world is a good place...... like your nature photography ; )

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I love my scratches, will not polish. Yeah I had the 40mm next to the out going 39mm and by my measurements the 40mm is still just a bit bigger at 39.03mm. As for out going 39mm is 38.88mm.

@@cheynewalls My 40 is 38.5mm so smaller than your 39! Have never measured a 39 but can now understand why people that have both in their hand have commented the 39 looks bigger!

@@lovesautodetail there already upload, under tool watches on my channel. Cheers

How so?

@@cheynewalls it’s impractical to treat it like an everyday tool watch when you spend £6,650 for it. I now switch between Sinn EZM3 and Explorer 40mm. When I cook, do garden, go skiing or swimming with kids and equipment, I switch it back to EZM3 because I know it won’t concern me if I knock this EZM3 on any equipment. I would hurt like hell if it was Explorer got “ding”…

@@RantAboutTime To be honest I just don’t understand that mentality. I spent $7,000 on my Rolex Explorer 40 so I can wear it all day everyday in any situation for decades and decades. It’s a watch that is meant to get beaten up, get scratches and dents. Why spend that kind of money on a watch that you’re just going to “baby” and worry about scratching it?

@@cheynewalls well said. I will need to spend a bit more time with it. Perhaps that mentality will change over time..

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I agree, 39mm is a perfect sizing. Even tho it's call 40.

@@cheynewalls is the new explorer 39? Thought it was 40.

@@douglaskrueger357 watch the whole video, I measured it.

@@cheynewalls got it … so why do they call it a 40?

@@douglaskrueger357 I think they wanted to differentiate for the out going 39mm version.

Thanks, I'm not sure what it is I got it a few years ago when I was in Denmark from a small shop, and the tag is in Dutch. Cheers

Oh wow, that is the only story I have heard they had both the Rolex Submariner & Explorer II in stock. I'm still hearing from alot of people they're waiting 3 to 8 months.

@@cheynewalls Yes. I was somewhat surprised. They had quite a few models in stock. You can definitely tell the inventory is coming back rather quickly and demand has leveled off. The Sub was in the window and the saleswoman said what do you think of the Explorer II? I said it’s sharp. She said here it is. Try it on.

Well I disagree, I can't use my phone or a quartz watch to tell time or time my camera exposure when camping or spending a lot of time in sub-zero temps. Anything with small uninsulated batteries just die, the battery goes flat. Therefor I need a well build mechanical watch as a tool. That can also be said for my long 2 to 3 week explorations out into the woods. Can't recharge your digital watch or phone, and found the best is again a well build mechanical tool watch.

@@cheynewalls Well evidently technology went backwards after conquering the moon 🤣

Its a great watch!

I also have to say one more thing about the 2024 TRD pro Tacoma and that is the technology in this thing is off the charts, all the cameras and other safety features, the 14 inch screen so many more than ever before!

Cheers, great to hear! I'm going to do my best to keep my current TRD Pro Tacoma going till at least 500,000 miles. Keep me posted on your new Tacoma.

@@John-zl9zp congratulations!! An amazing timepiece

It is an amazing timepiece. Cheers

@@mahdiahmad Thank you for watching. Cheers

@@bernsdavids An amazing timepiece

@@APDLuu Thank you for that, Cheers

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I'll be adding a Breguet to my collection soon.

@blakehirsch1022 this comment comes off a bit condescending. He’s got an incredible collection of watches that anyone would be lucky to own. I think every collection needs a basis of simplicity and timelessness before varied designs and flashy colors catch the eye.

Gotta love it when one guy tells another guy what he should be collecting. Buy what you like and enjoy and don’t even consider what other people think. What a douche.

It is a great tool watch, love that watch. Cheers