Battle of the 42mm Polar watches. Rolex Explorer II vs Omega Seamaster. And the winner is...

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2024

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  • @iPod487
    @iPod487 7 місяців тому +6

    Legend has it that he is still adjusting the omega

  • @aheuer722
    @aheuer722 2 роки тому +3

    When you put the Seamaster inside the Explorer II to demonstrate the lug to lug difference, my mind was blown! I've never seen it compared in that fashion, and I appreciate you taking the time to show it.

    • @Watchatete
      @Watchatete  2 роки тому +2

      I did not expect how different the two 42 mm watches felt on the wrist. And the Seamaster fitted so well underneath the explorer case making a good demonstration of the reasons the watches are very different. Want to try out the 16570 now.

  • @Tango_999
    @Tango_999 3 місяці тому

    Why is the GMT hand on the Exp II full orange? Fake?

  • @pendaranroberts4350
    @pendaranroberts4350 Рік тому

    Thanks so much! This was super useful! Sorry, I have to add this. Why does this small channel have the best watch review I've seen all day? What's going on with the world? I loved your video man! Keep it up!

  • @bboness713
    @bboness713 2 роки тому +4

    Omega should do a white dial gmt seamaster and crush the explorer 2 for good.

    • @Watchatete
      @Watchatete  2 роки тому

      Omega did an Aqua Terra Woeld Timer which is more complex than any Rolex GMT.

    • @exvan3571
      @exvan3571 10 місяців тому

      Late to the party here....I wish Omega would release a white dialed GMT. But, being Omega, the watch would be 18mm thick.

  • @jongoodman7563
    @jongoodman7563 Рік тому +1

    Great point about lug to lug. Stacking the two says everything.

  • @mtl4386
    @mtl4386 2 роки тому

    What size is your wrist? I think it looks ok. I tried the omega Seamaster on a rubber strap and thought it looked big, but the Explorer looked ok. Also, I got the call today and will be picking it Jan. 6 month wait

    • @Watchatete
      @Watchatete  2 роки тому

      My wrist is 18cm. And I was struggling with the grey market Explorer price. Although I found my perfect watch in Black Bay Pro. Only need it in Polar.

  • @jcnole77
    @jcnole77 Рік тому +1

    your the first channel ive seen that put them on top of each other. I almost got the 216750 but it is too big and I have a 7.25 inch wrist but any bigger than my seamaster pro isnt what i want

  • @sssrvn2780
    @sssrvn2780 8 місяців тому

    Looking at these two pieces. Originally was comparing the Yacht Master 16622 and the Explorer II 40mm. Now I’m here.

  • @grahamwatts368
    @grahamwatts368 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful video, thank you. I have to agree, the Omega does look and suit your wrist better, even though I own the 226570.

  • @hsalajr
    @hsalajr Рік тому

    That Explorer II is perfect. Maybe not for wrist though. Mine is coming next week

  • @al3xus03
    @al3xus03 Рік тому

    Cool video, but your lug to lug measurement on that Seamaster is off. It's 49.5mm lug to lug (and about 50.2mm end link to endlink) so you either didn't measure properly, or you remembered the lug to lug of the previous generation (which indeed was about 47.1mm). The "fit inside" comparisson is also a bit flawed, when you consider that they're not alligned at crown level so they're not level. Don't get me wrong, the Explorer 2 has a slightly longer lug to lug and longer end link to endlink but not as dramatic as presented.

    • @Watchatete
      @Watchatete  Рік тому

      Indeed the lug to lug distance is wrong. But this does not effect the fact the Omega feels much better fitting than the 42 mm Rolex. I decided to try out the 40mm vintage explorer but never got hands on one. Just love the Black Bay Pro as my GMT watch and am wishing that Tudor will do the polar dial.

  • @davidcrane7603
    @davidcrane7603 2 роки тому

    Nice review, and I enjoy your videos. However, the Explorer II doesn’t look too large on your wrist to my eye, even with the normal camera effect. I think it’s in your head, not reality.

    • @Watchatete
      @Watchatete  2 роки тому

      Maybe I am wrong and simply do not want to pay the grey market price. And looking for an excuse. But I am wishing for a Polar Black Bay Pro

  • @DarthJabba504
    @DarthJabba504 2 роки тому

    Nice comparison. Why lose money on the Rolex? You can just buy it and sell it later on for a good profit.

    • @Watchatete
      @Watchatete  2 роки тому +1

      Rolex is indeed an investment if you can buy at the AD price. For 11K GBP you will be struggling to get it all back.

    • @Cinestudi0
      @Cinestudi0 2 роки тому +1

      Because he bought it on the gray market so any profit the watch could make was already taken by the resellers, leaving him with loss

  • @eagles4757
    @eagles4757 2 роки тому

    I actually think it looks great on your wrist.

    • @Watchatete
      @Watchatete  2 роки тому

      The 42 mm explorer? It felt too big for me. I need to try the vintage 40 mm model. The Seamaster wins for the wear experience for now..

  • @lilpapi4399
    @lilpapi4399 Місяць тому

    The omega is disposable. The Explorer lives for ever.

  • @lilpapi4399
    @lilpapi4399 Місяць тому

    You have. 15 cm wrist and not 18cm.
    This review is teash