Is it even possible?I'm considering putting my Rolex Explorer on a rubber strap because the bracelet makes it too conspicuous looking*.Is it worth it to put it on rubber? Will people notice it less? Or should i just sell it altogether?*even tho it's the cheapest Rolex, i know. But such is life living in the slums of Yurop ((London))
>>18661907other option, black rubber
kofe time
>>18661909At last you will never be afraid that someone will steal that, kek.
In a world of iced out, plain Jane is supposedly down dressed
That’s retarded man. It’s a Rolex. Just wear it how you’re meant to wear a Rolex. If you want to dress down buy a Timex or something ffs. The American Documents line is quite nice looking imo.
>>18661907>>18661908What 'considering'? It's already done. If they're comfortable wear them.You care entirely too much what other people think of you.
>>18661907the>"my country is totally not a shithole but I have to constantly watch my back 24/7 because I can't even wear a mere $5K watch without getting robbed"-type of westerner cope.Love it.
>>18661961>mere $5KAnd I love the idea of you pretending that's not real money and you'd have no such concerns. What a fucking poser.
>>18661961Modern Explorers (less that three years, good condition) are 7K to 9K
>>18661961Ahhh the type of>I don’t own a Rolex, bust down or notCopeHahahahaha
>>18661907Lol.
>>18661907You call it the cheapest Rolex, and it might be, but it's also one of only two good Rolex's they make, the other being the yacht master 2
>>18661983Are you me? The explorer is just a simple but good looking watch. The yacht master 2 is what other rolexes PRETEND to be, ostentatious, bold, masculine, strong. They yacht master 2 is the rolex rolex. All others are feeble, weak, not going all the way.
>>18661907Those rubber straps look like shit. Get a vintage tropic strap on ebay. It will break in a few years, but so will any other rubber strap. Or put it on a black or grey raf strap, not a nato, too many shiny bits.
>>18661907>>18661908Both look gay. If you're too scared to wear a Rolex in public, you shouldn't own one.
Watches are the worst male jewelry and I wish wearing a gold chain/bracelet was a respectable demonstration of wealth. >but muh craftsmanshipfuck off>but look how cool the mechanism isfuck off
>>18662910Melanin alert
>>18662920>u dont get it its classy its old moneyrajeesh alert
>>18661983no date sub mogs the yacht meister
>>18661983The Explorer used to be great, but now it’s just as blingy and over polished as every other Rolex. Now, it’s just an entry level version of every other Rolex.
>>18661907IMHO half of what makes a modern Rolex a Rolex is the bracelet...Especially an oyster...
>>18662983Have you tried on the newer 36 –it's actually closer to 35mm-.It's really tiny and inconspicuous....Other than the polished bezel it's brushed all around...And trust me, no one's gonna notice you're wearing a Rolex...Especially if you dress like a hobo like I do...
>>18662989The glossy dial and sparkling dial furniture also makes it blingy. Compare it to the classic 1016 with its matte dial and the difference is night and day.
>>18662989They completely ruined the 36mm one when they fitted it with the 19mm bracelet. It’s obvious why: they intend to sell the 36mm to women and men will buy the larger size one, which looks even shittier. They might as well discontinue it. It’s just an OP with a pseudo-field watch dial anyway.
>>18662992If that's what you're after maybe get the new matte-ish OPs or maybe the Airking? –have you seen these things in person? White gold indices and hands don't shine like polished steel does– or just go for a Tudor ranger... Yeah it's not a Rolex, I know...
>>18662995OP wants an inconspicuous Rolex. He’d be best off buying an old Oyster Perpetual Date. No new Rolex is inconspicuous. Putting it on a strap is just dumb.
>>18662992If you don't go for the fluted bezel or a jubilee, they're really not that flashy in person...Also the new 36 -124270- is TINY irl...I really liked the working over the 40mm explorer... If feels almost like a sub on the wrist –minus the adjustable clasp thingy-And the crown guard is a nice addition for retards like myself...
>>18662997Again, have you seen them in person? Under run-of-the-mill lights? As in not at an AD...?Have you tried them on or worn them for any period of time?They're really not that flashy...Also the older OP dates were 34mm
>>18663000Again, yes, I’m not going off renders or in the case at the AD.Could it be that you and I have different opinions on what constitutes a low-key watch? As for the old OPD being 34mm, the new Explorer is 35mm. Both have a 19mm bracelet. In practice they wear very similar.
>>18662922You're advocating for a gold bracelet
>>18661962>>18661965>>18661967COPEI regularly wear watches that cost twice as much as OP pic but I don't live in a nigg/Muslim/gypsy infested shithole. Sorry about your new reality. But hey, ICE deported 0.1% of them, only 99.9% to go
Are you chad enough to mod a rolex?
This board needs a mod
>>18663191did my shithole comment offend you? kekYou're not meant to be here.
>>18663197NTA but I think he was referring to the post above with the stupid sword image again and the word 'mod'. Not everything is about you. Or maybe it is. But it doesn't look like that to me.
>>18663186>>18661961You're only arguing with yourself, you brain dead faggot.OP said himself that London (it could be Paris or Berlin) is a shithole now.
>>18662985>what makes a modern Rolex a Rolex is the bracelet... Especially an oyster...Smartest post ITT, it's very true, half the appeal of the Explorer is the perfect bracelet, that is also matte finished.What makes the new Explorer a little flashy is the shiny bezel and glossy dial.But the bezel will be less shiny over time with micro scratches.My conclusion is just to wear the watch as intended, to explore and use it so it looks "lived in" and less shiny over time.
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>>18663188> ancient $1,200 Rolex > garish diamond sword hand > didn’t bother to change the filthy dial because of muh heritage
>>18663421Yes, your opinions on Rolex are special and you can spot other anons with great taste who own none of them either.
>>18661907Just leave it on the bracelet.If you’re worried about theft, don’t be. It’s actually very easy to avoid getting robbed, even in third world shitholes.The most important thing to remember is that robbers look for easy targets. These are people who are fundamentally lazy, otherwise they’d have jobs. The guy who’s lost, the guy whose nose is buried in his phone, the guy who clearly has no idea what he’s doing.If you walk with your head up, aware of your surroundings and with confidence, no one will fuck with you.Could a robber steal your watch even then? Sure, but if you see them coming then they’ll potentially have to fight you. If you look confident that might mean you know how to fight and/or are armed. The whole fight could take longer than expected, time for the cops to be notified, the potential for injuries, etc etc.From a robber’s perspective, it’s easier to just find some other doofus than it is to risk arrest or injury.
I've been thinking of getting picrel for my polar explorer ii. Might be nice for the summer.
>>18663727If you do, just remember to be careful. Rolex endings are machined to really fine tolerances and removing them is a pain. It’s an easy way to gouge up your lugs.
>>18661983>ym2What's your opinion on fried chicken and Newports?
>>18663727banger
>>18663788pussy
>>18663727Is SunnyDcore the watch trend of 2026?
>>18664870Do you mean Sunny Delight? The disgusting fake orange juice with sugar in it? Because the strap is orange? Very clever of you. "Core". ha ha. No, that's not a trend.
>>18661907> Black people come from London
