The 42mm Explorer 2 is the best bang for your buck, hands down!

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by benlee

I agreed!

Dang Ben....that is an awesome picture. I'd go so far as to say it's baller.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by benlee

I agreed!

Originally Posted by airchitect

I still can't decide between this or a GMT ii....... geez

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If the GMT and the Milgauss had BCL's I would have a much harder decision. The PCL's kill it for me because I'm in jeans or short most of the time. In my opinion the PCL's seem a little too dressy for casual wear.

[andpassport]

Yes, but too understated.

[up2nogood]

Originally Posted by chloebear

But good God I can't decide between the white and the black. By itself I lean toward the white, but when I see a picture on the wrist I lean slightly toward the black.

I have so been there!
They both look better on the wrist than in the display. Either way, you're not likely to dislike the one you choose.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

It's pure perfection. Wear mine daily, touch as nails, a true tool watch IMHO. Flies under the radar. And looks amazing in polar. As comfortable as my old 2254.50 which never left my wrist for 12-years.

Great pic laszlo!

It sure is a looker.

[Ru4scuba]

Originally Posted by up2nogood

I have so been there!
They both look better on the wrist than in the display. Either way, you're not likely to dislike the one you choose.

I would agree...look at them both at an AD...try both on and go with whatever has a slightly better gut feel...it's a tough choice!

[thebusinessend]

Yup.

I really want the EXp1 but it has no date. $6650 for a watch with no date is hard to justify.

[Friar]

I always eschewed Rolex thinking I would be paying a large premium for the name. Well, two months ago, I got an Explorer I and love it. The build quality, aesthetics and accuracy are wonderful. So....a polar Explorer II will be arriving next week. I looked at both the black and polar Explorer II's and chose the polar because it was easier to read for aging eyes. If the angle is wrong, the silver hands look gray against the black dial and are hard to distinguish at times.

[Ru4scuba]

Originally Posted by Friar

I always eschewed Rolex thinking I would be paying a large premium for the name. Well, two months ago, I got an Explorer I and love it. The build quality, aesthetics and accuracy are wonderful. So....a polar Explorer II will be arriving next week. I looked at both the black and polar Explorer II's and chose the polar because it was easier to read for aging eyes. If the angle is wrong, the silver hands look gray against the black dial and are hard to distinguish at times.

Congrats!

[Singslinger]

Am wearing mine as I write this!

[SALTY]

Originally Posted by Friar

I always eschewed Rolex thinking I would be paying a large premium for the name. Well, two months ago, I got an Explorer I and love it. The build quality, aesthetics and accuracy are wonderful. So....a polar Explorer II will be arriving next week. I looked at both the black and polar Explorer II's and chose the polar because it was easier to read for aging eyes. If the angle is wrong, the silver hands look gray against the black dial and are hard to distinguish at times.

Congrats.
You're good and infected now!

Numbers 3 and 4 will be here in no time.

[Gary.]

I'm starting to resent mine. It's grinding my rotation down to a halt. I'm worried I might become a muggle with just one watch for telling the time.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Gary.

I'm starting to resent mine. It's grinding my rotation down to a halt. I'm worried I might become a muggle with just one watch for telling the time.

Don't be sad... look at the positve side: you have the ability to keep track on TWO time zones!

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by submariner66

I like it all except for the orange hand, wish it was still red.

These were my thoughts exactly. I love my 40mm 16570 Polar.
On the 216570 the yellowish orange color killed it for me. The original 1655 had more of a reddish orange that I like much better or just leaving the 24 hour hand red would've been great.
In reference to the OP question:
It very surprising to me on how the secondary market is as low as it is on these models and great value on a great watch can be had.

[Loevhagen]

White. Black. White. Black - Dang; White was the one for me.

[Loevhagen]

The wife´s:

[Tseg]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

It very surprising to me on how the secondary market is as low as it is on these models and great value on a great watch can be had.

This is where I am stumped. On a daily, if not hourly basis, I absolutely cannot make up my mind between an EXP II and a BLNR. I know I will end up with both, but the 2nd purchase may be a year+ out. Does it make more sense to buy a nicely discounted 'mint' EXP II in the short term or would it make more sense to get the BLNR that is currently less available and higher price and generally only available BNIB? The BNIB EXP II's don't have nearly the spread vs. the BNIB BLNR. My fears about getting the BLNR second... maybe it is a lot more expensive by the time I save for it or [more likely] that second Rolex always has the potential to be delayed indefinitely due to life events.

Anyone faced with a similar dilemma in years past and how did it play out?

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by Tseg

This is where I am stumped. On a daily, if not hourly basis, I absolutely cannot make up my mind between an EXP II and a BLNR. I know I will end up with both, but the 2nd purchase may be a year+ out. Does it make more sense to buy a nicely discounted 'mint' EXP II in the short term or would it make more sense to get the BLNR that is currently less available and higher price and generally only available BNIB? The BNIB EXP II's don't have nearly the spread vs. the BNIB BLNR. My fears about getting the BLNR second... maybe it is a lot more expensive by the time I save for it or [more likely] that second Rolex always has the potential to be delayed indefinitely due to life events.

Anyone faced with a similar dilemma in years past and how did it play out?

They are both great watches and you'll love either of them. I bought the ExpII first, before the Blnr was released, but as soon as I saw the blnr I was pretty sure it had to be my second piece. I just loved the blue. I think they are both perfect for me because despite loving whichever one I'm wearing, I am always missing the other.
I love my Exp II. It's amazing.

here is a picture of them both togetheruploadfromtaptalk1400866052038.jpg

[Rogdogg]

Sorry for the double picture guys. I didn't think the first one had attached

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[Tseg]

Originally Posted by Rogdogg

They are both great watches and you'll love either of them. I bought the ExpII first, before the Blnr was released, but as soon as I saw the blnr I was pretty sure it had to be my second piece. I just loved the blue. I think they are both perfect for me because despite loving whichever one I'm wearing, I am always missing the other.
I love my Exp II. It's amazing.

The 2 together cover so many bases. Very nice. It probably makes economic sense to get the EXP II 1st while the BLNR is still 'hot' and more difficult to come by. I'm guessing there may be more price flexibility with the BLNR by late 2015... but another one or two 10% price increases in that time and I may very well wished I pulled the trigger on the BLNR first. The debate in my mind on sequencing rages.

I suspect when the time comes whatever I get may ultimately be a pseudo-impulse buy.

[airchitect]

Yeah well in 2yrs you'll be able to find used blnrs for 6900...... just look at the classifieds here........there are at least 1-2 new listed daily.....

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[Ru4scuba]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

White. Black. White. Black - Dang; White was the one for me.

Great contrasting pics!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Really regret selling my Explorer II 216570...

[Loevhagen]

[layingUP]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Superb photos...very nice indeed!

[Loevhagen]

Thanks.

Just out walking / Exploring this evening with my mobile.

[Ru4scuba]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Really regret selling my Explorer II 216570...

Time for another ;)

[DreambreaX]

Originally Posted by cwin

it's a great watch for sure.

lol 2 explorer

[Northbound]

It's the piece I grab for the most. It's just so versatile, casual, and fun. I love the matte black with creamy markers and orange accents. Perfection.

[Ru4scuba]

Originally Posted by Northbound

It's the piece I grab for the most. It's just so versatile, casual, and fun. I love the matte black with creamy markers and orange accents. Perfection.

Amen! Here is mine!