The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 13 February 2007, 07:31 PM   #1
ohlins
"TRF" Member
 
ohlins's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Singapore
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 1,213
the quest and the explorer

not being a mountaineer....i guess this is as close as i can get to being one......haha.........

__________________

the hype is true. a crown for every achievement.
visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?
ohlins is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 February 2007, 07:34 PM   #2
eudiam
"TRF" Member
 
eudiam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Greece
Watch: SS GMT II
Posts: 58
Nice pic
Is the exp1 of same dimensions as the datejust (36mm)?
eudiam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 February 2007, 08:32 PM   #3
padi56
"TRF" Life Patron
 
padi56's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Real Name: Peter
Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng
Watch: ing you.
Posts: 52,266
Great picture and a watch with a lot of history.
__________________

ICom Pro3

All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only.

"The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever."
Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again.

www.mc0yad.club

Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder
padi56 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 13 February 2007, 10:05 PM   #4
leopardprey
Banned
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Chad
Location: Around the world
Watch: Panerai 233
Posts: 4,204
Watch looks great with the Mag photo and fits the watche's image well!
leopardprey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 February 2007, 10:42 PM   #5
nko51
"TRF" Member
 
nko51's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Alex
Location: USA
Watch: TT Blue Sub
Posts: 2,542
Nice pic! Great watch.
nko51 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 February 2007, 11:10 PM   #6
ginzo
Member
 
ginzo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Real Name: Robert
Location: Boston, MA
Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016
Posts: 196
The explorer is rugged and beautiful in a simple and understated way.
ginzo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 February 2007, 11:12 PM   #7
mike
"TRF" Member
 
mike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22,683
Very cool pic.

Funny how most all the pics you see of the EXP series is in the snow. Doesn't anybody explore any place warm??
mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 February 2007, 11:12 PM   #8
A. Jacobs
"TRF" Member
 
A. Jacobs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: Andrew
Location: Ohio
Watch: SS Sub Date 16610
Posts: 629
Great looking Explorer
__________________
Rolex Submariner 16610

"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."
A. Jacobs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 February 2007, 01:56 AM   #9
ohlins
"TRF" Member
 
ohlins's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Singapore
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 1,213
Quote:
Originally Posted by mike View Post
Very cool pic.

Funny how most all the pics you see of the EXP series is in the snow. Doesn't anybody explore any place warm??
well the only warm mountains i can think of is a volcano...! :)
__________________

the hype is true. a crown for every achievement.
visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?
ohlins is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 February 2007, 02:25 AM   #10
tonelar
"TRF" Member
 
tonelar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: Tony
Location: san francisco
Watch: Seadweller
Posts: 1,367
Quote:
Originally Posted by mike View Post
Very cool pic.

Funny how most all the pics you see of the EXP series is in the snow. Doesn't anybody explore any place warm??
Haha... yeah they do... they're just too busy having fun to take pictures.
__________________
It's a rarity that something popular is actually right...

Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.
tonelar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 February 2007, 04:29 AM   #11
JJ Irani
Fondly Remembered
 
JJ Irani's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,320
Quote:
Originally Posted by eudiam View Post
Nice pic
Is the exp1 of same dimensions as the datejust (36mm)?
Yes.
__________________
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!!
JJ Irani is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 February 2007, 06:03 AM   #12
eudiam
"TRF" Member
 
eudiam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Greece
Watch: SS GMT II
Posts: 58
Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ Irani View Post
Yes.
tks. would love to see a slightly bigger explorer case. it is a great watch but think that due to its sporty nature it would be justifiable to be slightly bigger than a datejust.
eudiam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 February 2007, 06:27 AM   #13
JJ Irani
Fondly Remembered
 
JJ Irani's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,320
Quote:
Originally Posted by eudiam View Post
tks. would love to see a slightly bigger explorer case. it is a great watch but think that due to its sporty nature it would be justifiable to be slightly bigger than a datejust.
In that case, the Exp-II gives you all that and much more!!! Great watch and you do have a choice of either white or black dials!!
__________________
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!!
JJ Irani is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 February 2007, 06:33 AM   #14
eudiam
"TRF" Member
 
eudiam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Greece
Watch: SS GMT II
Posts: 58
Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ Irani View Post
In that case, the Exp-II gives you all that and much more!!! Great watch and you do have a choice of either white or black dials!!
yes but then u will be missing expI simplicity.. the "cleanest" possible dial with mercedes hands. besides expii goodies are also offered by the GMTII...
eudiam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 February 2007, 01:30 PM   #15
ohlins
"TRF" Member
 
ohlins's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Singapore
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 1,213
oh i hope it stays at 36mm............an improved bracelet with a stronger clasp will be good but no polished centre links pleaseeeeeeeeee....:)

__________________

the hype is true. a crown for every achievement.
visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?
ohlins is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Asset Appeal

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.