I say do it. Consolidation is always good. I too many moving towards few pieces of higher quality. And having just got my first Rolex, and also owned Tudors, the fit and finish are many notches above on the Rolex.

 

I'd do it.

 

ditto

 

Do it. A few weeks ago I sold 4 of my watches and went for my first Rolex, a Submariner 16610. It was a bargain so didn't had the chance to over think it, but no regrets at all.
In my head, to own a Rolex was just an option for the future, maybe in a couple of years a ceramic Sub no date, or an Explorer I, but I've got the chance and everything changed.
You certainly must have a Rolex in you collection, and that Explorer II looks stunning.

 

Another vote to go for it. One sees a lot of white dial Explorers, but the black looks spectacular. That pic is killer

 

You're halfway there. Pull the trigger.

 

Do it. There's no use postponing the inevitable..
You want it. Get it.

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Do it. There's no use postponing the inevitable..
You want it. Get it.



Could not have said it better myself. Subconsciously, you've already made up your mind, you're just looking for validation on that decision from a bunch of watch nerds.

Do it - the RE2 in black is awesome - you don't see them as often and it's a very versatile watch. Always liked it better than the polar white version.

 

The Pelagos is nice, but the Rolex is a cut above.

 

Agree with everyone else, if you want the Explorer II you will always want it.

Rolex is one of those things, if you want one nothing else will really do.

 

Agree with everyone else, if you want the Explorer II you will always want it.

Rolex is one of those things, if you want one nothing else will really do.

Unfortunately I've found this to be true. In 2000 I almost bought an Explorer II. They have only increased, quite significantly, in price since then, and I still want one!

 

I'm also in the 'go for it' camp. I also flipped a Heritage Chrono plus some other watches to finance the Daytona. Haven't really looked back. Incidentally, the Heritage Chrono was also the only watch in my collection my wife ever liked.

 

Thanks for all the responses. Apparently this is less about indecision and more about me delaying the inevitable. I suppose I new that already lol!

This forum is a dangerous place....

 

Good topic. I know how this feels. Just after X-mas I traded 2 Omegas, a Tudor Black Bay, and an older Rolex Air King. I got two very nice Rolex's. A minty salmon colored Oyster Perpetual for my wife and an Explorer II Polar 16570 for me. Still had to come up with a little cash but all in all it was good to get the watch I'd been wanting for a long time and the Rolex for my wife for putting up with my watch addiction!

 

Just do it !!


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You have got a good duo.

You can't go wrong sticking with your duo, or going for your grail Watch, which is an excellent Watch.

If I were you, I probably would do it, although I do not purchase Watches with any sort of date feature.

 

I have never liked the Explorer 2 (style wise) while I happen to find the Pelagos the most stylish diver in existence. So if it were me, I would flip the other Tudor, pony up some money and get an Explorer 1 or Sub.

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If it were me, I would flip the Heritage first 100%, I would be on the fence about the Pelagos but would flip it eventually.
I would say DO IT!!

 

I'd do it. I have done it before. Granted I went for a 116600 and felt it was a big much for me in terms of weight for the long haul. Right now I'm wearing an ultra rare Tudor submariner and I do really enjoy it as much as the 116600. Looking back I think if I had gotten a 116610 in the beginning I would have been much happier.


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I would do it too! It makes perfect sense.
If it was me I would consider a ND sub. Though I love the Ex dial too, I feel it might wear a bit big.

 

I've looked at this same Rolex black dial and all. I would suggest go try it on and if you like the fit take it home, that will energize your moving out the Tudors. Conversely, the Pelagos is a good looking watch for all those outdoor things and is already paid for. I might consider selling the Heritage and calling things good.

 

I would flip the Pelagos and keep the Heritage. I'm a sucker for chronos.

 

I owned a pelagos and loved it, only ended up selling because it was too big for my 6.5" wrist. However, I say with 100% confidence it has the best bezel action of any watch I've ever handled. Ever. If I could afford steroids I would still own it.

I also owned that same black dial exp2. Hated it. It's too big for its own good. I also had the previous gen at the same time and seeing them next to each other made me angry. Why did they beef it up to 42mm? Btw it wears more like a 44mm watch. I like everything else about it: the big maxi dial and gmt hand, the new font on the bezel, the better bracelet, etc. but why did they make it so gigantic???

Anyway, sounds like you have bigger wrists than me and a love for beefier watches. If the rolex is calling your name then go for it, life is short and new watches are cool [emoji41]

 

 

So the old school Tudor is interesting, but like you said, kind of hard to read. The Pelagos is nice, but no in house movement. And very tool-y.

I have owned a new Explorer II, I did it in white myself. The only major issue for me, is that ultimately I like dive type bezels so much I didn't like the fixed stainless bezel. And I have pale skin and in my opinion, black works better unless you have a bit of a tan going on.

But having owned the Explorer II, I will say that the 42mm size is very clean and easy to read. Even more so than the Sub or similar. And it's not too thick and very comfortable. Mine kept amazing time too, inside the new -2 /+2 specs, probably about 0.5 seconds fast a day, if that.

I don't think you can go far wrong with this choice, especially given the watches you already have.

Here was mine before I traded it...

 

So the old school Tudor is interesting, but like you said, kind of hard to read. The Pelagos is nice, but no in house movement. And very tool-y.

The Pelagos was designed to be exactly that: tool-y. And not having an in-house movement is a plus (to me it was) because you have a tried and tested proven movement that is cheap and easy to service

 

I'd do it though it'd be a different Rolex, the one you like is obviously perfect for you . . .

 

The black Exp II is a great watch. I loved mine but sold it on to move up to a BLNR. I would consider rebuying it one day. I would keep the Pelagos though and just move the chrono.

 

You've got one left wrist. Make the move.