MR340 w/ Explorer II

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MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by TIMUR » Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:58 am

So…wore the Explorer during MR340 race - kayak ultramarathon - Kansas City to St.Luis.

Watch did not leave my wrist for 4 days.
Some would call this environment abusive.
Boats, ramps, rocks, concrete, sand, mud, water.
Slamming, bumping, scraping.
I also hit a bouy around 11pm Tuesday - had to be scariest thing I have ever experienced. It was only a minute or so of struggle, but it was physically intense. Probably as extreme as it gets for any watch.
Also burned ~9500 calories per day


Positive:
-legibility was superb. Time at a glance is absolutely critical for this sort of a race, and explorer delivered brilliantly. Day and night
-zero mechanical issues
-perfectly comfortable


Negative:
-sand/mud completely fucks up the clasp - opening/closing and half-link (use it when I sleep)
-micro adjustments - after mile 50 or so, my hands stated to slowly swell, and continued swelling the entire way. At mile 200, had to open the half link. Micro-adjust would be nice
-I know it’s not an sub, but a timing/rotating bezel would be tits. Measure hourly carb intake, electrolyte intake, hydration. When I paddle, it’s gets very rhythmic for 4-6hr sprints, and you need to keep track of intake intervals.

Few pics. Sorry they are all kind of the same, but thats the race… you pretty much spend 20-22hrs a day in your boat. Day 4 smell was amazing

Cheers

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by TIMUR » Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:14 pm

All cleaned up

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by rockmastermike » Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:19 pm

looks like a hell of a good time and good on you for using a tool watch as a tool

I'm guessing the narrow ones are fir speed while the wider ones are stability?

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:29 pm

Excellent post & pics Tim, thanks for sharing. Looks like you had an epic trip.

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by TIMUR » Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:43 pm

Yep. Narrow boats are low stability, high speed.
Mine is an expedition/sea kayak. Kind of in-between

Trip was totally epic.

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by JBZ » Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:53 pm

Very cool - thanks for sharing.

I'm wearing an Explorer II as I type this. Holding up well to my home office environment.
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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by smellody » Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:59 pm

Super cool! Watch and marathon!

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by 1954Selmer » Fri Jul 23, 2021 2:23 pm

I love the watch and that looks like a super fun time! Those are great photographs.
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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by jimyritz » Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:03 pm

Those are some great pics. Thanks for sharing-- I am in search of a brand new EXP2...

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:23 pm

Nice to see an expensive watch get dirty. Post it on TRF. People will lose their minds.

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by BacoNoir » Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm

I posted this picture on TRF a few years ago and people lost their minds.
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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by deepcdvr » Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:04 pm

Great story and pics

I can appreciate the notes on real-world use. I love it when dudes talk about how great their “tool” watches are, but have never so much as let a cat hair land on them…

When you put a watch to real use, you quickly find out how you would tweak the piece to serve your needs - good stuff!
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MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by BacoNoir » Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:23 pm

TIMUR wrote: Image

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That night picture is cool! Nice to see watches truly “worn”.
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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:25 pm

BacoNoir wrote:
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm
I posted this picture on TRF a few years ago and people lost their minds.
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Looks like you bought it from TatsNShits.

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by TIMUR » Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:35 pm

I got banned on TRF…. Called Rolex Fucktards after my DSSD came back from service with unscrewed back.

Could VPN in, but fuck that place

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by JP Chestnut » Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:55 pm

TIMUR wrote:
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:35 pm
I got banned on TRF…. Called Rolex Fucktards after my DSSD came back from service with unscrewed back.

Could VPN in, but fuck that place
Me too. I called the site owner and the mods shills for DavidSW. Banned in a flash. Sorta proved my point.

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by BacoNoir » Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:31 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
BacoNoir wrote:
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm
I posted this picture on TRF a few years ago and people lost their minds.
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Looks like you bought it from TatsNShits.
lol. I was changing out sprinkler heads and didn’t realize I had it on. They would have really pooped themselves off the knew I changed out my dishwasher with my AP RO on!
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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by TIMUR » Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:40 pm

:lol:
BacoNoir wrote:
Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:31 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
BacoNoir wrote:
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:48 pm
I posted this picture on TRF a few years ago and people lost their minds.
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Looks like you bought it from TatsNShits.
lol. I was changing out sprinkler heads and didn’t realize I had it on. They would have really pooped themselves off the knew I changed out my dishwasher with my AP RO on!

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by toxicavenger » Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:50 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:55 pm
TIMUR wrote:
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:35 pm
I got banned on TRF…. Called Rolex Fucktards after my DSSD came back from service with unscrewed back.

Could VPN in, but fuck that place
Me too. I called the site owner and the mods shills for DavidSW. Banned in a flash. Sorta proved my point.
i called out the site owner for doxing someone. temp ban for that one. then i got banned because i told the site owner that Grand Seiko won't fix something that can't be seen with the naked eye. i told him GS would tell him to "pound sand".

i am sure right now they are banning me for posting this info. :mrgreen:

edit: rolex is fucktards for not tightening up a caseback on a watch they were suppose to pressure test. :thumbsup:
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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by TIMUR » Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:51 pm

I also use DSSD as intended….

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by sierra11b » Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:57 pm

TIMUR wrote:
Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:51 pm
I also use DSSD as intended….

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So on your “off days” you only burn 2000 calories!

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by AtomicTom » Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:38 am

Boy oh boy Tim, that is incredible what you go through,
or went through. :o :o :salute: The way you talk about all
of it so calmly, and as if it is no big deal, and easy is just
amazing really. Wow, I am floored !

It looks like such an epic area too, and has to be just an
unforgettable time. And what better watch to do it with.
I mean the name of the watch says it all right?! 8-) And
even though it looks like you put it through the mill, it
looks like it really enjoyed it right along with you !! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Want to thank you for sharing all of this with us, and also
wish you a GIANT congratulations on all of this !!!

Incredible wrist shots by the way ! ..And you too Roger !

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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by matt.wu » Sat Jul 24, 2021 5:41 pm

That’s nuts! Love that “nap”. Hahaha
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Re: MR340 w/ Explorer II

Post by TIMUR » Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:02 am

Hey. Thanks for the kind words!
AtomicTom wrote:
Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:38 am
Boy oh boy Tim, that is incredible what you go through,
or went through. :o :o :salute: The way you talk about all
of it so calmly, and as if it is no big deal, and easy is just
amazing really. Wow, I am floored !

It looks like such an epic area too, and has to be just an
unforgettable time. And what better watch to do it with.
I mean the name of the watch says it all right?! 8-) And
even though it looks like you put it through the mill, it
looks like it really enjoyed it right along with you !! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Want to thank you for sharing all of this with us, and also
wish you a GIANT congratulations on all of this !!!

Incredible wrist shots by the way ! ..And you too Roger !

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