Green Geramic Sub or 42mm Explorer II

[Debaser]

Which of these would you choose, and why?

Green Ceramic Sub


or

Black face 42mm Explorer II

[CardShark]

I prefer older models of both, though out of the two I'd pick the Sub because of the Glidelock clasp system on the bracelet rather than the watch head itself. I do like the green as well, though other photos show the dial off better.

The case, however, is a tad too heavy handed...

Edited by CardShark on Monday 23 April 23:35

[Ikemi]

I'm not keen on the green dial and bezel, so out of the two, I'd have the Explorer. Not too keen on the cyclops on either though

[alfaman]

that ceramic green reminds me of the fake submariners I've seen in Phuket ..the previous model green was much more appealing.

[clockworks]

I chose the Sub C - here with my home-built LV homage and Sub ND.

[Stu R]

Green Ceramic Sub for me. Why? Because I think they look lovely.

[Dominic H]

I'd have the Ex II, as it is a modern take on the classic 1655/0.



The 42mm case makes the Sub C look small in a world of +44mm Panerai and 45mm Planet Oceans. Try them both and go go for the one that feels right..

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[Arun_D]

Quite partial to a green bezel sub, just wish the option of a black face was still available, as per the old model.

Never really been a fan of the bezel script on the Explorer.

[Miguel Alvarez]

I'd go for the Green as I have the 39mm Exp2 already. That aside I'm not really sold on the bigger Exp.

[detee]

I would find a second hand green sub, the size of the case fits the bracelet better (in my opinion) I have had mine since 2006 and its always the one that I return to, a real classic.

[detee]

I would find a second hand green sub, the size of the case fits the bracelet better (in my opinion) I have had mine since 2006 and its always the one that I return to, a real classic.

[Debaser]

Thanks for all your replies. I was never keen on the cyclops which is why I got a 16600, but I think more recently I must have got used to seeing them because I'd be quite happy with a cyclops Rolex now.

I was leaning towards the Explorer II as the Sub is more similar to the 16600 I already have. Plus I keep reading rumours of a new Sea Dweller appearing at some point.

Unfortunately I'll have to sell a couple of current watches to fund whichever I go for. I think I'll do as you suggest Dom and try them both on.

[Soft Top]

That is a really tough one. My wife's uncle has the Green Sub and I have just bought a 42mm Explorer II but it is a white face.

I always wanted an Explorer II but when I tried it previously, (40mm), I just didn't get on with it, however the 42mm is a very different watch.

I do prefer the white to the black dial but it is personal preference. I think I am going to vote Sub in this case.

[Jem0911]

The ceramics "look" faked IMHO

Exp II for me.

[Spice_Weasel]

42mm Exp for me though my preference would be the white dial not black.

[Buster73]

Spice_Weasel said:

42mm Exp for me though my preference would be the white dial not black.

This for me.

[G7HAM]

Green Ceramic for me, like them so much I bought one!!

[englisharcher]

Not really liking the green personally, I think it cheapens the watch

[ooral]

Before I saw the pics I was thinking green sub..... I now think Explorer!

Just think it is more subtle / nicer....

[Lost soul]

Sorry can someone explain the Ceramic part of this ??? what part is ceramic ?

like the green Sub