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Old 30 November 2014, 02:03 AM   #31
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The replaced hands on the Explorer
Is a deal breaker for me.
Why do you think the hands are replaced based on this picture?
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Old 30 November 2014, 02:14 AM   #32
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Why do you think the hands are replaced based on this picture?
I thought the same...
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Old 30 November 2014, 02:44 AM   #33
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I thought the same...
They look white and to my eye, don't come close to the patina of the markers.
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Old 30 November 2014, 05:05 AM   #34
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They look white and to my eye, don't come close to the patina of the markers.
The hands are always white, it's the tritium on the inside that changes colour, nothing wrong with them to my opinion...

Here's my straight hand for comparison (my orange hand turned yellow)

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Old 30 November 2014, 07:27 AM   #35
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Keeping the Explorer would be a no brainer for me...
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Old 30 November 2014, 07:34 AM   #36
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Both.
Or
If you must choose, the explorer II is my favorite. So very unique.
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Old 30 November 2014, 08:28 AM   #37
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cant go wrong either way. both are Stunning
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Old 30 November 2014, 11:46 AM   #38
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This is a tough choice. I would have to go with the one that will appreciate more. That in itself is whole different question.
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Old 30 November 2014, 12:12 PM   #39
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Heads, keep the Sub.

Tails, keep the Exp.
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Old 30 November 2014, 12:48 PM   #40
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That's a tough one......

I'd say if you can't keep both! then there's always a third option.......sell one of your kidneys, you only need one, you'll have lots of money left over for more watches.

Kidding aside, I'd keep the 1655....you can always find a white 1680 for a fraction of the Red.
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Old 30 November 2014, 12:57 PM   #41
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Old 30 November 2014, 08:51 PM   #42
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Thanks Vincent, Robby...and all for your clarification...yes, only the inner part is tritium, the hands are original white in color...by the way, Robby, your 1655 with "yellow" hand is very nice with more "old school" vintage feel...a beautiful one! Cheers
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Old 30 November 2014, 08:55 PM   #43
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hard to replace either ,,,, id try very hard to hang onto both.

what ever they are worth today wont replace them tomorrow.
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