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jrwilkes81 · 20 August 2014, 01:38 AM

After debating a sub or the Exp II, & finally tried them on side by side. I decided on the Exp II polar. I'm pricing with 3 AD & should be pulling the trigger within the next week.

playmore009 · 20 August 2014, 09:27 PM

I am would definitely be in the market for a nato strap when I am able to grab an explorer II. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Prism · 22 August 2014, 12:55 AM

My grail watch with the zulu strap...

EvilGilligan · 22 August 2014, 01:14 PM

Thank you all for this thread!! I was in the local Rolex shop and fell in love with the EXP 2, and like the new/larger 42mm size (I have Fred Flinstone arms). I thought my mind was made up, however I'm leaning now back toward the 40mm white face. This will be worn almost daily since I collaborate frequently with folks in the field and the second timezone feature will actually get used.

Any strong opinions on what to be careful of / avoid? Can't bring myself to do ebay, but the forum here seems impressive.

Thanks again for the great info, both past and future ...

Tri-National-Man · 6 September 2014, 05:15 PM

The Explorer's Rolex

toomuchtalk · 7 September 2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

The Explorer's Rolex

Ramess · 8 September 2014, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Great watch

G-Web · 7 September 2014, 08:06 AM

This is fast becoming my favorite thread.
Big fan of the Explorer II, and I occasionally even like to dress them up a bit.
Many folks like to poo-poo sport models on Jubilee, but I think it it's a great way to switch it up from time to time.

-GW

Ramess · 8 September 2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Web

This is fast becoming my favorite thread.
Big fan of the Explorer II, and I occasionally even like to dress them up a bit.
Many folks like to poo-poo sport models on Jubilee, but I think it it's a great way to switch it up from time to time.

-GW

I prefer the White one. Just

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HogwldFLTR · 10 January 2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Web

This is fast becoming my favorite thread.
Big fan of the Explorer II, and I occasionally even like to dress them up a bit.
Many folks like to poo-poo sport models on Jubilee, but I think it it's a great way to switch it up from time to time.

-GW

I like the use of the Jubilee; I may try it myself.

kwmidwest · 12 December 2016, 06:00 AM

I really like the Jubilee look!

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Web

This is fast becoming my favorite thread.
Big fan of the Explorer II, and I occasionally even like to dress them up a bit.
Many folks like to poo-poo sport models on Jubilee, but I think it it's a great way to switch it up from time to time.

-GW

jdmi32 · 8 September 2014, 10:40 AM

Possibly my favorite model. Would like to add a cream 16550 someday.

GJ-PGMTII · 29 July 2019, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmi32

Possibly my favorite model. Would like to add a cream 16550 someday.

Does anybody know if it’s possible to get the older faces. Will it work on the new 42mm models?

Thanks,

George

MrSimba · 9 September 2014, 07:39 AM

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& thats my grail watch right there!

Simply breathtakingly beautiful!

oldsalt · 16 September 2014, 02:08 PM

And it loves to get wet....

apm101 · 17 September 2014, 07:46 PM

I love my Polar 16570. U series, 1997.

Beef · 18 September 2014, 12:35 AM

Here's my family. IDK when or if I'll get a 42mm Polar. The size is a little too much for my bony wrists. I absolutely love the look, just not the size. But......

toomuchtalk · 18 September 2014, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

Here's my family. IDK when or if I'll get a 42mm Polar. The size is a little too much for my bony wrists. I absolutely love the look, just not the size. But......

Hi beef, you've got the 42mm black dial though..I think the black dial wears bigger than the white dial...

Beef · 18 September 2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Hi beef, you've got the 42mm black dial though..I think the black dial wears bigger than the white dial...

You are probably right, Steve. It's worth trying out, because I do love that color combo.

Angrypuppy · 21 October 2014, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Hi beef, you've got the 42mm black dial though..I think the black dial wears bigger than the white dial...

I felt the opposite. After about six months of trying them on over and over, I went with the black. The white dial seemed to wear bigger to me.

toomuchtalk · 7 December 2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

I felt the opposite. After about six months of trying them on over and over, I went with the black. The white dial seemed to wear bigger to me.

Think the black is the one to go for....

dominic.warren · 20 September 2014, 03:28 AM

Well Brich you could have bought new old stock pull the serial number and look it up. I know my 99 Explorer 2 doesn't have it.

oldsalt · 30 September 2014, 09:06 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/attachmen...1&d=1412075134

Bryanli88 · 1 October 2014, 08:26 AM

Mine says hi! I would love to get a vintage 1973 model.

rexambar · 19 October 2014, 10:07 AM

Hi
this is the first beach time of my new Exp 2 42mm

MrSimba · 24 October 2014, 06:29 AM

Still adore mine, a definite 'keeper' & is there a more readable legible dial than the polars?

broulstone · 21 November 2014, 06:44 AM

fishingbear · 21 November 2014, 09:15 AM

Traveling with my Polar...

G-Web · 21 November 2014, 01:32 PM

Fantastic shots everyone.
Definitely one of my favorite threads.

-GW

Jat · 23 November 2014, 02:32 AM

Stay thirsty my friend...

22 August 2014, 01:14 PM	#4
EvilGilligan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Brad Location: Seattle Posts: 6	First Post! Thank you all for this thread!! I was in the local Rolex shop and fell in love with the EXP 2, and like the new/larger 42mm size (I have Fred Flinstone arms). I thought my mind was made up, however I'm leaning now back toward the 40mm white face. This will be worn almost daily since I collaborate frequently with folks in the field and the second timezone feature will actually get used. Any strong opinions on what to be careful of / avoid? Can't bring myself to do ebay, but the forum here seems impressive. Thanks again for the great info, both past and future ...

20 August 2014, 01:38 AM	#1
jrwilkes81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Camden SC Watch: Rolex Posts: 214	After debating a sub or the Exp II, & finally tried them on side by side. I decided on the Exp II polar. I'm pricing with 3 AD & should be pulling the trigger within the next week.

20 August 2014, 09:27 PM	#2
playmore009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shawn Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT IIc, LVc Posts: 737	I am would definitely be in the market for a nato strap when I am able to grab an explorer II. Thanks for sharing the pics.

22 August 2014, 12:55 AM	#3
Prism "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Geneva, CH Posts: 121	My grail watch with the zulu strap...

7 September 2014, 08:06 AM	#8
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,699	This is fast becoming my favorite thread. Big fan of the Explorer II, and I occasionally even like to dress them up a bit. Many folks like to poo-poo sport models on Jubilee, but I think it it's a great way to switch it up from time to time. -GW

17 September 2014, 07:46 PM	#16
apm101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London, England Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 36	I love my Polar 16570. U series, 1997.

20 September 2014, 03:28 AM	#22
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Well Brich you could have bought new old stock pull the serial number and look it up. I know my 99 Explorer 2 doesn't have it.

1 October 2014, 08:26 AM	#24
Bryanli88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Too Many Posts: 225	Mine says hi! I would love to get a vintage 1973 model.

24 October 2014, 06:29 AM	#26
MrSimba "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: uk Watch: DSSD & ExpII Posts: 259	Still adore mine, a definite 'keeper' & is there a more readable legible dial than the polars?

21 November 2014, 01:32 PM	#29
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,699	Fantastic shots everyone. Definitely one of my favorite threads. -GW

23 November 2014, 02:32 AM	#30
Jat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Princeton, NJ Watch: 216570BK Posts: 235	Stay thirsty my friend...

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