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Old 25 April 2011, 04:11 PM   #31
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Great review! You covered every aspect!
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Old 12 May 2011, 11:45 PM   #32
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Considering your multiple phase review with updates of the current exp2 was a huge it here I think rolex should immediately send you the new one to provide us with the same review. Great job. I am waiting to compare and contrast the incoming exp2 with the current for my next watch.
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Old 29 October 2011, 02:30 PM   #33
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Great review and spot on!
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Old 29 October 2011, 02:48 PM   #34
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Old 29 October 2011, 04:26 PM   #35
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Most excellent review! After almost 11 years with a black 16570, i can't say that the clasp or bracelet have ever been an issue. For my wrist, they are incredibly comfortable and i can't see them failing, stretching or what not.
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Old 4 November 2011, 05:12 AM   #36
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Excellent review, thank you! The Explorer II is on my wishlist, your post has been very helpful :)
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Old 8 November 2011, 01:56 AM   #37
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Thanks for the very informative review! :D

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum, and am on the brink of purchasing a pre-owned Explorer 16570 white dial.
I have only ever owned Seiko, Citizen and Mont Blanc models, so reading through this forum on all the various specs and works of the various watches was certainly intriguing and exciting.

However I would just like to ask for your opinions on which series to get, that will be worth keeping, and eventually passing down to my baby son in the future. (I hope this wont be the only watch . )
Hopefully to eventually get a Pam24 and an IWC Portofino too.

Any idea if the 3185 movement series are still worth getting, and also your thoughts on single "swiss" and "t<25" dials.

All kind recommendations, feedbacks and opinions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
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Old 10 November 2011, 08:44 PM   #38
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awesome review!

The polar is the most comfortable Rollie i own.
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Old 11 November 2011, 02:23 PM   #39
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Thanks for the very informative review! :D

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum, and am on the brink of purchasing a pre-owned Explorer 16570 white dial.
I have only ever owned Seiko, Citizen and Mont Blanc models, so reading through this forum on all the various specs and works of the various watches was certainly intriguing and exciting.

However I would just like to ask for your opinions on which series to get, that will be worth keeping, and eventually passing down to my baby son in the future. (I hope this wont be the only watch . )
Hopefully to eventually get a Pam24 and an IWC Portofino too.

Any idea if the 3185 movement series are still worth getting, and also your thoughts on single "swiss" and "t<25" dials.

All kind recommendations, feedbacks and opinions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
I know you have received some good answers on the main forum and I can only second the recommendations to search for the one with the solid end link bracelets (SEL) and superluminova dials. I bought one with a 3186 but really do not think it makes that much of a difference.

If you buy a more recent serial, you can take a little more comfort that you may not need a service for a couple of years.

Let us know when you find your target.
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Old 11 November 2011, 02:24 PM   #40
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awesome review!

The polar is the most comfortable Rollie i own.
Thanks Art.

I am actually looking forward to trying on the new model to see if it wears any differently. The light weight of the "old" model is hard to beat though.
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Old 27 November 2011, 02:34 AM   #41
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Thanks Jason, I just got the Z serial.
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Old 28 November 2011, 02:03 AM   #42
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I just with they were available in 18k or maybe TT.
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Old 28 November 2011, 02:48 AM   #43
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Great review. I too like the stealth quality of the Exp2 and the GMT. And I am also laughing b/c, being part Hawai'ian, I -always- want to know what time it is back home....

Cheers.
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Old 28 November 2011, 06:14 AM   #44
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Excellent review!!!
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Old 28 November 2011, 08:09 AM   #45
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Fantastic review, thanks for sharing with us
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Old 28 November 2011, 12:21 PM   #46
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You could have been more thorough.
Great review!!!!
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Old 29 November 2011, 01:12 AM   #47
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Can't wait to sell my Sub and get the Explorer ii. Great looking watch!
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Old 29 November 2011, 09:31 AM   #48
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Thanks Jason, I just got the Z serial.
Congratulations. That is one heck of a watch.
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Old 29 November 2011, 09:37 AM   #49
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Great review. I too like the stealth quality of the Exp2 and the GMT. And I am also laughing b/c, being part Hawai'ian, I -always- want to know what time it is back home....

Cheers.
I am always on Island Time.

Mahalo!
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Old 29 November 2011, 09:38 AM   #50
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Can't wait to sell my Sub and get the Explorer ii. Great looking watch!
I don't know if I would sell a sub. That's a very tough call as I would want to have both.
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Old 6 December 2011, 12:39 PM   #51
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My first Rolex was an Expl.II in 2000 - hope yours is as good to you as mine was.
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Old 7 December 2011, 03:00 PM   #52
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Jason, thanks for this review. I just got one for myself.
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Old 8 December 2011, 06:54 AM   #53
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Just got mine today! My new baby. Z series.
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Old 11 December 2011, 03:10 PM   #54
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Just got mine this week. Z series with black dial. Couldn't be happier!
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Old 13 December 2011, 08:04 AM   #55
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I bought my G series Exp II (black) in a large part because of your review. It's my first Rolex. You touched on a lot of the areas that were of interest to me and I really appreciate it.

I've had mine for about 2 months now, and finally re-found your thread to say thanks for taking the time to write this up!
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Old 14 December 2011, 03:05 AM   #56
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Congratulations to all those new owners who have joined the club lately.
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Old 25 December 2011, 10:43 PM   #57
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I'm looking for one, where is the best place to buy it?
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Old 31 December 2011, 07:55 AM   #58
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Went to AD today to look at the new 42mm Explorer II. After comparing the old and new........end up getting this instead.

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Old 31 December 2011, 04:07 PM   #59
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Thanks for taking the time to write your review! It was informative, detailed and insightful - but best of all it was easy and entertaining to read.

I'm looking at possibly making a purchase shortly so I'm chuffed to have found your thread...

Thanks again and here's hoping that a Sub finds its way to your wrist sometime in the near future :)
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Old 31 December 2011, 04:37 PM   #60
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Well done Jason.
A good review.
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