Rolex

On one hand I love the functionality of the movement, the super crisp legibility, and touch of oddball funkiness. On the other hand the proportions very seem very off to me and wears much larger than the 42mm would suggest. What's your take? Is it a Yay👍,...  

But you know I am biased. Not a Rolex guy in general.

And I ask myself, save for the lugs on the ceramic sub, which is its main polarizing feature, why is it that the maxi treatment on subs and even on the GMTs seem to work better than on this one? Does it have anything to do with maxi proportions on a 40mm ... 

I agree with you the Maxi dials dont seem to carry over as successfully over to the 42mm pieces vs. the 40mm.

My favorite modern (tool) Rolex. Because of proportions. Sits perfectly on my wrist, on strap or bracelet. Submariner, gmt master II - too thick for their diameter. Same for deep sea. Sea dweller, maybe more balanced but not for everyone ... In the vintag... 

I'm admittedly not a Rolex guy, but of the modern tool watches in their catalog, this would be 'the one' if there was one. Still not thoroughly convinced, but it's the frontrunner if I had to choose. Thanks for your answer.

for my wrist i would have prefered it to be 40mm or less. Best, mahesh.,

16570 looks so much better IMHO...sorry

The Sub/GMT dials don't work on the Exp II for me.

It’s a strong design and very distinctive.

To me the dial is "unfinished" or the white is to white... i dont know what it is, but clearly a NAY

It was going to be my first Rolex until I did the 'wrist test'. The proportions doesn't work for me.

But I agree about a 42mm Rolex wearing bigger than its size. My wrist measures just over 7"... so relatively average. I have a Milgauss and a YM 16622, which are both 40mm. They are perfect size for my wrist, but I can't imagine going bigger. I have tried... 

I LOVE the watch in photos, it is a great looking watch! In person however I remain on the fence

I have yet to see it in the metal, so can only offer my opinion based on photos I have seen. Seeing it in person is the only way to truly know. Good luck with your decision.

My opinion. Geross ☺️

Detail from the work "Sunlight", 2018 ...  

From a fashion standpoint. It is common for women to wear wide loose bracelets ( I’m sure there is a name fore them) . Big watches on women can achieve the same look. Visually it works. Maybe because I am accustomed to seeing the loose Wonder Woman style ... 

I think the older cases look nicer on leather which is my preference as well ...  

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I could have every version of the Ex I and Ex II and be perfectly happy. When those proportions really get to you, let me know... I'm a buyer!

I have tried on my friend’s piece in person and it looks slim and well proportion on my 17cm wrist. I have tried 16750 as well, it is nice too but the quality is questionable especially the bracelet is older than my granny. The orange GMT is totally one a... 

I’ve tried it on many times and yet, remain on the fence.