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DSJ · 11 April 2009, 02:35 AM

A revisit of this thread FORCED me to take off my SMP and pull my Explorer II out of the box/safe where it had been since before my trip. I took some photos with my new camera, both before I reset the time/date and afterwards. What a difference a good camera makes!

2th Dr · 11 April 2009, 02:42 AM

Nice David!

Gasoil4ever · 11 April 2009, 04:51 AM

Another desirable Rolex to add to my wishlist...

JJ Irani · 11 April 2009, 04:52 AM

Great pics, David......way to go!!

Lisa · 11 April 2009, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Yours?

What's David's watch then?

Dude, he gave it to me after he got his Sea-Dwizzle!

(and no, I didn't even ask - he's one of those guys who likes a guy watch on a woman.)

DSJ · 11 April 2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Dude, he gave it to me after he got his Sea-Dwizzle!

(and no, I didn't even ask - he's one of those guys who likes a guy watch on a woman.)

I must have missed that he got a SD - good for him, good for you!

Lisa · 11 April 2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

I must have missed that he got a SD - good for him, good for you!

Aw, thanks. It's fun having a big ol' watch, though I don't wear it too much.

I think you did miss the story - I probably drove everyone nuts with the pics and the bracelet sizing saga....

Finally ended up with a couple of leather straps to avoid removing a permanent link.

DSJ · 11 April 2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Aw, thanks. It's fun having a big ol' watch, though I don't wear it too much.

I think you did miss the story - I probably drove everyone nuts with the pics and the bracelet sizing saga....

Finally ended up with a couple of leather straps to avoid removing a permanent link.

Oh I probably saw it, but suffer from "selective listening.

kayaker21 · 11 April 2009, 07:34 AM

In the late nineties the explorer1 was selling for 10% over list at most ADs in canada they were the flavour of the month,just like the daytona used to be.

Psmith · 11 April 2009, 12:19 PM

I love these long-running Exp II threads...

acura nsx · 27 April 2009, 04:36 PM

there is a place in asia where the black exp II sells more than the sub blackies.

Sparky CRNA · 27 April 2009, 08:49 PM

I looked at the Exp II before I bought my 116713 GMT but it just didn't "pop" like the GMT. If I ever become "an outdoor sportsman" and need that ruggedness, I'll get one!

Sparky

timepieceaddict · 27 April 2009, 10:24 PM

Been offered a nice 2005/2006 black face exp ii for £2k. Is that a good price guys?

Psmith · 27 April 2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by timepieceaddict

Been offered a nice 2005/2006 black face exp ii for £2k. Is that a good price guys?

Sounds pretty good to me. A grey dealer would ask way over that, especially for complete set i.e. box, papers & tags.

Post up some pics/more details of your intended if you would like some opinions

Cheers

timepieceaddict · 27 April 2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks Psmith. A good friend of mine is in some financial difficulty and needs to sell it. I know he bought it brand new from my local AD and I would love to help him out. Thing is I have a Milgauss GV arriving in 2weeks from my AD. What to do???

rolexgiants · 27 April 2009, 11:27 PM

i think the explorer is a nice watch.. dont understand why the resale value is terrible...

Psmith · 27 April 2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by timepieceaddict

Thanks Psmith. A good friend of mine is in some financial difficulty and needs to sell it. I know he bought it brand new from my local AD and I would love to help him out. Thing is I have a Milgauss GV arriving in 2weeks from my AD. What to do???

Well, other considerations aside I'd be thinking that it's a good price, I'm helping a friend, and that I know the full history of the watch. I guess you could always move it on if you did not want to keep it. Good luck with whatever you decide

Cheers

El Jadius · 28 April 2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timepieceaddict

Thanks Psmith. A good friend of mine is in some financial difficulty and needs to sell it. I know he bought it brand new from my local AD and I would love to help him out. Thing is I have a Milgauss GV arriving in 2weeks from my AD. What to do???

Take the Explorer and I'll buy the Milgauss from you

Imtiaz · 28 April 2009, 12:24 AM

The Exp II is a great travel watch.

Specially in Asia where some places are dangerous, the GMT with the Black/Red or the Black/Blue bezel stands out too much.

I prefer to wear my Exp II. I like them so much I got both the black dial and the white dial.

Prices in Japan for the White are lower than for the Black by about $100 to $200.

rkrdr · 28 April 2009, 12:39 AM

I've been wearing my ExpII polar for a little over a month and I love it. I have noticed that when I'm talking with someone and using my hands for emphasis, that their eyes seem to key in on the watch. I then have to drop the arm to my side and try to continue the conversation without using that arm. Now I know how my girlfriend feels when she's talking to me and I my eyes wander down.....

"Hey buddy, my eyes are up here...!"

Lamone · 28 April 2009, 12:48 AM

I love the explorer II

timepieceaddict · 28 April 2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jadius

Take the Explorer and I'll buy the Milgauss from you

But I've been after a GV ever since 2007. Think I just have to take them both...

Lion · 28 April 2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timepieceaddict

But I've been after a GV ever since 2007. Think I just have to take them both...

Geeh, it's to bad that you are going to have to sacrifice and buy two watches. I know we all feel sorry for you and your predicament!!! LOL!!!
Definitely enjoy your new purchases.....

timepieceaddict · 28 April 2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Geeh, it's to bad that you are going to have to sacrifice and buy two watches. I know we all feel sorry for you and your predicament!!! LOL!!!
Definitely enjoy your new purchases.....

Thats what friends are for right? To help each other out. Its my girl friend I feel sorry for. The money for the explorer II was suppose to go to an engagement ring for her. Ooopppsss. Good job I have not told her.

acce1999 · 28 April 2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imtiaz

The Exp II is a great travel watch.

Specially in Asia where some places are dangerous, the GMT with the Black/Red or the Black/Blue bezel stands out too much.

I prefer to wear my Exp II. I like them so much I got both the black dial and the white dial.

Prices in Japan for the White are lower than for the Black by about $100 to $200.

So, which watch is more popular in Japan; the black or the white? Where I live, in Europe, I rarely see (in real life) any Explorers at all, and if I see any, it is either a standard Explorer, or a white Explorer II. On two occasions I've seen 1655's, but only once a black 16570

.

Best,

A

Dhaines94 · 28 April 2009, 09:34 AM

I just traded my white face explorer 2 in for a GMT2c. I had it for 10 years and it kept good time. I must say that it feels cheaply made compared to the GMT2c, esp the band. I also like the rotating dial on the GMT, much easier to set a new timezone (I travel a lot to Asia and use that feature often). I also scratched up the bezel quite a bit - one think I dont have to worry about with my ceramic. I did get $2900 for it on trade and it was well worn! I loved it while I had it, but now I dont think I would ever buy one again.

emmagee · 28 April 2009, 11:48 AM

I have a white dial E2, I wouldn't mind having a black dial E2 to go with it.

Ed Rooney · 28 April 2009, 11:55 AM

Part of me is jonesing for a black-dial Explorer II as my travel watch, but it must have lug holes. I think I would prefer it over the GMT because it does not look like a dive watch.

Several execs at my office have discovered the Explorer II is a great travel watch.

Imtiaz · 2 May 2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

So, which watch is more popular in Japan; the black or the white? Where I live, in Europe, I rarely see (in real life) any Explorers at all, and if I see any, it is either a standard Explorer, or a white Explorer II. On two occasions I've seen 1655's, but only once a black 16570

.

Best,

A

The Black is the more popular dial for the Daytona & Exp II .

Prices for the black are more and the second hand market is much better.

With the Milgauss, my Grey Dealer told me that they wont even trade in a White Milgauss as it's simply not selling.

acce1999 · 2 May 2009, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imtiaz

The Black is the more popular dial for the Daytona & Exp II .

Prices for the black are more and the second hand market is much better.

With the Milgauss, my Grey Dealer told me that they wont even trade in a White Milgauss as it's simply not selling.

Thanks. Interesting.

Best,

A

11 April 2009, 04:51 AM	#273
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Another desirable Rolex to add to my wishlist... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

11 April 2009, 04:52 AM	#274
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great pics, David......way to go!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 April 2009, 07:34 AM	#279
kayaker21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,795	explorer 1 In the late nineties the explorer1 was selling for 10% over list at most ADs in canada they were the flavour of the month,just like the daytona used to be.

28 April 2009, 12:39 AM	#290
rkrdr "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: GMT-6 Posts: 130	I've been wearing my ExpII polar for a little over a month and I love it. I have noticed that when I'm talking with someone and using my hands for emphasis, that their eyes seem to key in on the watch. I then have to drop the arm to my side and try to continue the conversation without using that arm. Now I know how my girlfriend feels when she's talking to me and I my eyes wander down..... "Hey buddy, my eyes are up here...!" __________________ -balance-

11 April 2009, 02:42 AM	#272
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Nice David!

27 April 2009, 04:36 PM	#281
acura nsx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Posts: 3	there is a place in asia where the black exp II sells more than the sub blackies.

27 April 2009, 08:49 PM	#282
Sparky CRNA Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Spencer Location: The Triad, NC Watch: GMT IIc 116713 Posts: 141	I looked at the Exp II before I bought my 116713 GMT but it just didn't "pop" like the GMT. If I ever become "an outdoor sportsman" and need that ruggedness, I'll get one! Sparky

27 April 2009, 10:24 PM	#283
timepieceaddict "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: Sussex, UK Watch: 116520, Pam 312 Posts: 286	Been offered a nice 2005/2006 black face exp ii for £2k. Is that a good price guys?

27 April 2009, 10:37 PM	#285
timepieceaddict "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: Sussex, UK Watch: 116520, Pam 312 Posts: 286	Thanks Psmith. A good friend of mine is in some financial difficulty and needs to sell it. I know he bought it brand new from my local AD and I would love to help him out. Thing is I have a Milgauss GV arriving in 2weeks from my AD. What to do???

27 April 2009, 11:27 PM	#286
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,901	i think the explorer is a nice watch.. dont understand why the resale value is terrible...

28 April 2009, 12:24 AM	#289
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	The Exp II is a great travel watch. Specially in Asia where some places are dangerous, the GMT with the Black/Red or the Black/Blue bezel stands out too much. I prefer to wear my Exp II. I like them so much I got both the black dial and the white dial. Prices in Japan for the White are lower than for the Black by about $100 to $200.

28 April 2009, 12:48 AM	#291
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I love the explorer II

28 April 2009, 09:34 AM	#296
Dhaines94 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-IIc Posts: 22	I just traded my white face explorer 2 in for a GMT2c. I had it for 10 years and it kept good time. I must say that it feels cheaply made compared to the GMT2c, esp the band. I also like the rotating dial on the GMT, much easier to set a new timezone (I travel a lot to Asia and use that feature often). I also scratched up the bezel quite a bit - one think I dont have to worry about with my ceramic. I did get $2900 for it on trade and it was well worn! I loved it while I had it, but now I dont think I would ever buy one again.

28 April 2009, 11:48 AM	#297
emmagee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 237	I have a white dial E2, I wouldn't mind having a black dial E2 to go with it.

28 April 2009, 11:55 AM	#298
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Part of me is jonesing for a black-dial Explorer II as my travel watch, but it must have lug holes. I think I would prefer it over the GMT because it does not look like a dive watch. Several execs at my office have discovered the Explorer II is a great travel watch.

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