yeah, I prefer the previous model too. 40mm is just the right size.Love the explorer II but why the hell did they have to make it 42mm if it had been same size as the original explorer it would be on my wrist right now!
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yeah, I prefer the previous model too. 40mm is just the right size.Love the explorer II but why the hell did they have to make it 42mm if it had been same size as the original explorer it would be on my wrist right now!
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36mm, then they upped it to 39mm. Perhaps one day I'll get myself one when my eyes can't read dates anymore.
Aluminium bezel inserts have their charm too. They will fade and look seasoned in time. Chlorine will accelerate the fading, I found that out because I used to swim a lot in the pool with my blue seamaster. I can't stand those glossy ceramic ones. I find them too flashy, hence I fell in love with the matte ceramic on the Pelagos.
Seiko is the best
Yes agreed, it has to fade uniformly as most will through time and normal usage. Mine looked something like this years ago, then I replaced it with a new bezel and bezel insert. I don't really like the "ghost" look. But it has started to fade again, and since I don't swim so much in pools anymore, it's only a slight fade.Have to disagree with you on the aluminum bezels. They only look good if they fade uniformly...and colors are still somewhat retained.
Prefer the ceramic bezels. Can easily hand them to your kids and they can wear it as good as new.
Similar with the Sea Dweller.....I dun understand why they need to make it into 43mm. They have the DSSD for those with big wrists.Love the explorer II but why the hell did they have to make it 42mm if it had been same size as the original explorer it would be on my wrist right now!
This isn’t the exhaustive list....still got models like Kermit, John Player Special, Polar etc
Yes agreed, it has to fade uniformly as most will through time and normal usage. Mine looked something like this years ago, then I replaced it with a new bezel and bezel insert. I don't really like the "ghost" look. But it has started to fade again, and since I don't swim so much in pools anymore, it's only a slight fade.
That's a nice two tone sub. Yes, the sunburst is gorgeous. I like ceramic bezel inserts, I think it's wonderful that they are using this material. Very hardy and lasts forever, although it is brittle. I just wish more would come out with matte finish, glossy isn't for me.Taking aside the color fading, the scratches on an aluminum bezel can be quite obvious too. A ceramic bezel is pretty much scratch resistant.
This is a great example of the ceramic bezel really popping..... and really accentuates the sunburst blue dial. This is possibly the best sunburst dial made for a watch.
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That's a nice two tone sub. Yes, the sunburst is gorgeous. I like ceramic bezel inserts, I think it's wonderful that they are using this material. Very hardy and lasts forever, although it is brittle. I just wish more would come out with matte finish, glossy isn't for me.