I own both (black dial Explorer II, and no date sub though) and I prefer the Explorer II over my sub. It’s an awesome looking watch that also flies under the radar and is one heck of a daily tool watch.

Great video! Please keep this channel going, its one of my favorites. I'm thinking of buying some of your artwork, should come by your gallery next time I'm is town?

I'm the opposite of you. I hate getting scratches on my watches.

Submariner is fairly easy to get at some stores. Where I’m currently located about six months and like I told you before my dad got three black sub dates within one year between two stores. Got two within six months from the same store… I’ve been on the list for the explorer II polar at a California store for a couple years. Most stores I’ve spoken to said they only receive about 1-2 polars per year.

Always enjoy your content. Please keep it going.

On durability, ceramic bezel can cracked if drop or hit on it. Hence Rolex still prefer metal bezel for the Explorer II

I like this down to earth content! And I also prefer the aluminum bezels that show scars. Subbed!

Both are great watches, actually it's really hard to choose one, Thanks for your review.

I like your channel Cheyne. I think the content is good and I like that you have a user point of view as someone who truly uses them professionally out in the field. There are a lot of "experts" out there that do the specs and get into all of that but true daily performance and perspective is important to me. I own both of these as well, in prior model and love them. I also do like your art work, trying to figure out a nice one for above a bed in a guest room. My wife and I really love mountains. Do you have any suggestions? :) Keep up the great work my friend.

Brother also tell plzz, which Rolex gets more public attention/under Radar scenerio.

I own both explorer 2 polar and sub no date both mid 2023 purchases new from AD and love them both immensely, but I just ordered the new Blancpain fifty fathoms 42mm blue in Ti23 and it's awesome.

I like your channel, Cheyne. A lot of content creators review watches; you USE your watches! I must say, I really like having a timing bezel for timing random stuff like burgers on the grill. If that bezel on the Explorer II turned, it would be the perfect watch for me.

Enjoy your content, bought one of your art pieces because of watching your KZfaq videos on watches.

The waiting list time seems crazy, only 8 months to a year? Everywhere it’s plus 3 years. I’m new to your channel, so I don’t know your collection. How many watches do you have from your AD since your wait is so short? 😅

kermit mk2 came in waaaaaay early late last month. wasn't expecting it until spring next year! cheers man!

Please stop splitting your videos. They’re great videos. But it’s so much better watching them in one go!! ❤

Is the Polar more rare because it is less popular now?

Great vid. I want a sub now!

Well, since I’ve been on the “list” for over 2 years for both at three ADs, I’d say whichever one I actually ever get a call on is the best tool watch 😂

My only memories of picking up scratches are memories of extreme anger. 😀

Great video. Sub all day.

Nice comparison video. About to watch the second part. What’s that strap you have on the Explorer II? The combo works extremely well.

I wish the explorer ii had brushed case sides and a slightly bigger crown.

keep it goin

wow beautiful ❤❤

I'll choose Exp II every time. Only Rolex I'd take over it is my Milgauss 116400GV

Both are decent beater watches.

Regarding durability: I think EXP2 wins out - better shock protection, and no rotating bezel, ceramic insert, or glidelock clasp, which are additional points of failure. I suppose the Submariner is more durable if you are a saturation diver.

can buy both essentially new and under retail now, RIP the rolex market

Submariner all day long over the Explorer II. The glidelock clasp alone is a huge advantage. But overall, it’s just a more versatile watch.

The most iconic watch of all time is the jubilee bracelet fluted bezel Datejust. The Submariner is invisible to anyone not into watches. The Datejust on the other hand is recognised around the world by people that have no interest in watches.

The Sub is the real one.

The watch is so cool it FIXED ITSELF.

oh and i'm a product of kalifornistan public schools too 😉 no longer there as i joined the military and retired in another state.

Explorer II is better tool, Submariner is better for everyday.

The sub is not the right choice, unless you are a diver!! Save yourself a ton and get yourself a Hamilton, best field watches.

Rolex is not a tool watch. You are paying for the name, not the watch.

Tool watch? Really? Who actually uses ANY Rolex as a tool watch?

Ffs I bought my first omega at Costco. Wait was about a minute at the window you get the expensive stuff at. My first Rolex was 2 year old sub and price was 40% off of the new one, which the store had several.