![]() ![]() Both these bracelets have the same classic Oysterlock clasp that anyone who has worn a Rolex sports watch is used to and likely loves. While not as useful as the Glidelock, the Easylink is great to have and I find the long and short positions giving me exactly what I need when it comes to changes in the weather. This can be easily adjusted between the short and long position, allowing for 5mm of give on the watch without the use of a tool. The Explorer II on the other hand uses the Easylink comfort extension link, which utilizes a half link. Of course, the purpose of this adjustment system is to allow someone to easily put the watch on over a diving suit. This is one of the finest adjustable bracelets out there, allowing for easy changes due to weather as well as easily allowing a different wearer to comfortably put on the watch. This allows the wearer to adjust the watch in 2mm increments up to a total of 20mm. However, the Submariner has the superior Glidelock fine-adjustment extension system. Rolex Submariner & Rolex Explorer II Bracelet & Claspīoth the Submariner and Explorer II use the lauded Oyster bracelet done in 904L steel with three links. On the other hand, if you’re into water sports and diving, give the Submariner an advantage here. I have never gone diving with my Explorer II, and I probably never will, so this point becomes moot for me. But then again, it’s a dive watch whereas the Explorer II simply isn’t. So, the Submariner is leagues ahead in terms of water resistance. It’s overall larger in size, has four rubber sealed zones, as well as 10 distinct components that work together to create a much more superior waterproof seal. The Triplock crown is Rolex’s waterproofing system used specifically on dive watches. ![]() This is what you find in the “standard” Oyster case watches that have the 100m water resistance. The Twinlock system has two rubber sealed zones, one inside the tube and one inside the crown. You can identify the Triplock through the three dots under the logo crown, while a Twinlock will have a straight line (or alternatively, two dots) under the logo. What this materially results in is a water resistance of 300 meters (1,000 feet) on the Submariner and 100 meters (300 feet) on the Explorer II. ![]() On the Submariner you have the superior Triplock “triple water-proofness” crown whereas the Explorer II has the Twinlock “double water-proofness” crown. One major difference you’ll find between the Submariner and Explorer II is the crown. I asked a couple of people who have owned this watch for years and neither of them have experienced any fading, as well. I’ve heard some people say that this can fade, though I’ve not had any sign of this occurring on mine. There’s no Cerachrom to be found on the Explorer II, with a fixed 24-hour bezel done in brushed steel with numerals and triangular indices engraved and filled with black enamel paint. Using the same 904L steel, the finishing on the cases is excellent on both and basically tied. The Explorer II measures 42mm wide and just about 12mm thick and a lug to lug length of just a hair over 50mm. ![]()
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