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Puffy · 9 January 2010, 06:22 AM

I got one for Christmas.

Jolu · 9 January 2010, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jmsrolls

That's why I performed a "Cyclopsectomy." I did not want a watch that shouted "ROLEX!".

Fr. John†

I've seen the result, looks good. May I ask how you did it?

spuds · 9 January 2010, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Warnsboy

got'er in black dude!!!!

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LMFAO FRIEND!!!!

& GREAT CALL!!!!

I

ING LOVE THAT WATCH!!!!

DSJ · 9 January 2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Warnsboy

got'er in black dude!!!!

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Nice!!!

Rob587 · 9 January 2010, 07:10 AM

I dunno man. I think its a cool watch, and totally looks how it was intended to be used. (if that makes sense lol)

I wish they had a similar looking option for the sub. I would love a clean stainless white faced sub.

jamesw · 9 January 2010, 08:05 AM

I never really gave the EXPY 2 much thought. That was until i read the last 395 posts!

gfair40 · 9 January 2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Warnsboy

WOW!!!

What a thread!! I am set up to buy an EXP II and Ladies TT DJ next week (30th Aniversary). I am buying from a local seller of nice Rolex's that carries all LNIB watches, serviced and with 2 yr warranty. Good guy, excelent watches and good prices.

My delima is that he has the Exp II in both black and white and I have to make a decision. I don't have a Black Sub or GMT, I want the EXPII, and can't decide which to do. I have a nice Ebel Sportwave TT with a white dial and am not into chrono's so the daytona is out. Some day I would also like to have a Sub but that's at least a year away. The Exp II fits my business casual wear so well.

What do I do???? Black or white?

Adding fuel to the fire, I would go with the White dial but only IF you plan on getting a Sub in the future. I have the Sub and waiting for delivery on my White Explorer II. Diversify. Either way, you can't go wrong!

Don't you just love all these opinions!

gfair40 · 9 January 2010, 08:26 AM

Ooops. Just noticed you went with the Black dial. Like I said. You can't go wrong. Wear in good health!

jmsrolls · 9 January 2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolu

I've seen the result, looks good. May I ask how you did it?

It's very simple. Take a replacement Rolex crystal and soak it in acetone for a couple of days. You can then flick the Cyclops off with your thumbnail. Have a competent watchmaker swap the crystals out and pressure test the watch. Store the original crystal away should you ever want to restore the watch to its original condition.

The black dial/white markers are no longer obstructed, the dial is more symmetrical, and the date is visible from more angles.

Fr. John†

JBat · 9 January 2010, 10:33 AM

Great shot, Fr. John.

RC2 · 9 January 2010, 11:39 AM

The watch is really growing on me. That will be my next buy...whenever that is...

R S · 9 January 2010, 01:11 PM

Ixnay on the owlay icepray on the ackblay acefay!!!!!

scl6118 · 9 January 2010, 02:47 PM

I don't mind the Exp II, but IMHO the bezel is a little "cheaper" looking than the other models and that may be why it's not as popular.

janc · 9 January 2010, 07:51 PM

have owned subs,daytonas,but my 3 year old white face exp2 I picked up a few months ago is my alltime favourite and main wearwe now above my panerai and omega po.

recolimited · 12 January 2010, 02:11 AM

I have worn the white II for over 10 years now. I LOVE it and I have owned maybe 25 other Rollies. I would like to buy the newer model with a white dial and the engraved serial number - so if anyone wants to sell a WHITE dial model like this PM me. I am looking for a TT YM w/white as an additional piece for long term hold/wear. I'm not ready to shell out the duckies for the 18k YM w/MOP/ruby dial but I saw one on ebay for $17K. That's about as good of a deal as I have seen.

wantonebad · 12 January 2010, 02:24 AM

Bob,
that 1655 is stunning, its my grail for sure but unless I win the lottery it will remain an unattainable grail

Charlotte Luke · 12 January 2010, 02:51 AM

The white EXP II is my next purchase. I think it looks great!

ronin7 · 12 January 2010, 04:15 AM

Amazing that since the original post ,there are 21 pages of replies, a testament to the fact that the explorer is such fantastic watch.if there is one watch i woud never want to let go of its my Explorer, a watch for all seasons and occassions.my gmt/coke and lv just sit around.rarely get worn.

Andre61 · 12 January 2010, 04:32 AM

I am private pilot and often need to know the GMT time to file flight plans etc.

The explorer is very practical, as GMT does not change and the time is clearly readable even without reading glasses

volvo · 14 January 2010, 07:53 AM

I travel to Beijing , Japan and Korea a lot and I ask Rolex Dealers there what's their most popular rolex watch they sell , guess what , everybody said it's the Expy II (black) because the Asian have a small wrist and it fits them perfectly and looks good too..I agree!

escudoturbo · 16 January 2010, 09:23 PM

While rolex have used cave diving as an advertisment feature for the Exp II in the past I have often thought the watch would suit arctic / antarctic daylight conditions with perpetual day / night. Now if Rolex gave a few to some polar expeditions it would quickly have created its own legacy.

AWATCH · 16 January 2010, 10:10 PM

I have had mine since new and have really used and abused it, she has never let me down...

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Atomant · 17 January 2010, 04:17 AM

Love this thread, I might be getting a white faced explorer 2 as a gift. If everything goes well, I will post some pics.

Speed · 17 January 2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

Love this thread, I might be getting a white faced explorer 2 as a gift. If everything goes well, I will post some pics.

Heckuva Gift!!! Good luck.

Atomant · 17 January 2010, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Heckuva Gift!!! Good luck.

Well, I should have asked for a Ceramic TT submariner.

Warnsboy · 17 January 2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

Well, I should have asked for a Ceramic TT submariner.

Then you'd still be wanting that Explorer II

Tools · 17 January 2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by scl6118

I don't mind the Exp II, but IMHO the bezel is a little "cheaper" looking than the other models and that may be why it's not as popular.

I think that the bezel is far from cheap looking................

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DDG · 17 January 2010, 12:08 PM

Well, I don't spend any time exploring caves, that's for sure, but if Rolex ever made an everyday work watch for whatever you do, this is it. It's rough & tough, with just enough elegance for me. If needed, it's fairly easy to touch up with a little Scotchbrite, & Cape Cod. I have more expensive watches, but I don't want to wear them every day.

sfm5s461 · 18 January 2010, 03:54 AM

Just got my white face and love it - no pics yet, but as soon as i find my camera...

Atomant · 22 January 2010, 09:51 PM

Love mine too. Amazing how a simple looking watch can be so stunning.

9 January 2010, 11:39 AM	#371
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	The watch is really growing on me. That will be my next buy...whenever that is... __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

9 January 2010, 01:11 PM	#372
R S "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Robert Location: N.O.LA. Posts: 475	Ixnay on the owlay icepray on the ackblay acefay!!!!! __________________

9 January 2010, 02:47 PM	#373
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	I don't mind the Exp II, but IMHO the bezel is a little "cheaper" looking than the other models and that may be why it's not as popular. __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

12 January 2010, 02:24 AM	#376
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	Bob, that 1655 is stunning, its my grail for sure but unless I win the lottery it will remain an unattainable grail __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

16 January 2010, 10:10 PM	#382
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I have had mine since new and have really used and abused it, she has never let me down... DSCF1367.jpg __________________ Al

9 January 2010, 07:10 AM	#365
Rob587 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Watch: Rolex Air King Posts: 84	I dunno man. I think its a cool watch, and totally looks how it was intended to be used. (if that makes sense lol) I wish they had a similar looking option for the sub. I would love a clean stainless white faced sub.

9 January 2010, 08:05 AM	#366
jamesw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	I never really gave the EXPY 2 much thought. That was until i read the last 395 posts!

9 January 2010, 08:26 AM	#368
gfair40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Sub & Exp II White Posts: 145	Ooops. Just noticed you went with the Black dial. Like I said. You can't go wrong. Wear in good health!

9 January 2010, 10:33 AM	#370
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Great shot, Fr. John.

9 January 2010, 07:51 PM	#374
janc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool,UK Posts: 100	have owned subs,daytonas,but my 3 year old white face exp2 I picked up a few months ago is my alltime favourite and main wearwe now above my panerai and omega po.

12 January 2010, 02:11 AM	#375
recolimited "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: near New Orleans Watch: Explorer II white Posts: 18	I have worn the white II for over 10 years now. I LOVE it and I have owned maybe 25 other Rollies. I would like to buy the newer model with a white dial and the engraved serial number - so if anyone wants to sell a WHITE dial model like this PM me. I am looking for a TT YM w/white as an additional piece for long term hold/wear. I'm not ready to shell out the duckies for the 18k YM w/MOP/ruby dial but I saw one on ebay for $17K. That's about as good of a deal as I have seen.

12 January 2010, 02:51 AM	#377
Charlotte Luke "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Luke Location: Charlotte Watch: 16600, 16710, PO Posts: 33	The white EXP II is my next purchase. I think it looks great!

12 January 2010, 04:15 AM	#378
ronin7 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bucks uk Watch: green submariner Posts: 424	Amazing that since the original post ,there are 21 pages of replies, a testament to the fact that the explorer is such fantastic watch.if there is one watch i woud never want to let go of its my Explorer, a watch for all seasons and occassions.my gmt/coke and lv just sit around.rarely get worn.

12 January 2010, 04:32 AM	#379
Andre61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sao Paulo Posts: 9	I am private pilot and often need to know the GMT time to file flight plans etc. The explorer is very practical, as GMT does not change and the time is clearly readable even without reading glasses

14 January 2010, 07:53 AM	#380
volvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY, US Posts: 531	I travel to Beijing , Japan and Korea a lot and I ask Rolex Dealers there what's their most popular rolex watch they sell , guess what , everybody said it's the Expy II (black) because the Asian have a small wrist and it fits them perfectly and looks good too..I agree!

16 January 2010, 09:23 PM	#381
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	While rolex have used cave diving as an advertisment feature for the Exp II in the past I have often thought the watch would suit arctic / antarctic daylight conditions with perpetual day / night. Now if Rolex gave a few to some polar expeditions it would quickly have created its own legacy.

17 January 2010, 04:17 AM	#383
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Love this thread, I might be getting a white faced explorer 2 as a gift. If everything goes well, I will post some pics. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

17 January 2010, 12:08 PM	#388
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	Well, I don't spend any time exploring caves, that's for sure, but if Rolex ever made an everyday work watch for whatever you do, this is it. It's rough & tough, with just enough elegance for me. If needed, it's fairly easy to touch up with a little Scotchbrite, & Cape Cod. I have more expensive watches, but I don't want to wear them every day.

18 January 2010, 03:54 AM	#389
sfm5s461 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Ed Ceraso Location: New York Watch: Red Submariner Posts: 55	Just got my white face and love it - no pics yet, but as soon as i find my camera...

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