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Nairn1980 · 25 May 2019, 05:35 PM

I’ve always liked the Explorer 2 42mm, especially the polar dial. However there has always been a Sub or GMT encouraging me to buy it instead. Over the years the Exp 2 has never got more than an admiring glance.

However a few months ago I pulled the trigger on a mk1 Explorer 1. Whilst I really liked it, I just felt that call towards the Explorer 2 was increasing.

Then with perfect timing, a friend out of the blue had decided to sell his 2012 full set Explorer 2 Polar and within just a few days, the Explorer 1 had gone to make way for this beauty.

It does wear large on my 6.5 inch wrist but I get away with it just I’d say

If anyone is on the fence, I say go for it

Gerardus · 25 May 2019, 05:41 PM

Many congrats!

thesharkfactor · 25 May 2019, 05:55 PM

That's lovely.. nearly pulled the trigger myself a few days ago, there is one in Gleneagles window just now..

Nairn1980 · 25 May 2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

That's lovely.. nearly pulled the trigger myself a few days ago, there is one in Gleneagles window just now..

Go for it

TswaneNguni · 25 May 2019, 06:05 PM

One of those that has to be seen in the metal .Beautiful reference !

Nairn1980 · 25 May 2019, 07:19 PM

Thanks guys.

Although it’s certainly eye catching, it doesn’t have the shine or flashiness of the ceramic bezels of my Sub/GMT but that’s part of the charm.

The White is just lovely and refreshing

herts9 · 25 May 2019, 07:27 PM

The orange GMT hand against the backdrop of the white dial is amazing.

Fell off my radar for a while, but will be my next purchase!

Onequik135i · 25 May 2019, 07:27 PM

Beautiful, I love all the Gen Polars.

Harry-57 · 25 May 2019, 07:34 PM

It's a great watch. Congratulations.

strafer_kid · 25 May 2019, 07:42 PM

Picked one up (black dial) when it was released a few years back but whilst it sat nicely on my wrist, I always felt it was just slightly too wide. I loved the actual design though and think I maybe flipped it too quickly.........might just give it another try though?

Zakalwe · 25 May 2019, 09:23 PM

Definitely no issues with wrist size - even on the potentially misleading close ups there’s no overhang so in reality I bet it looks perfect.

Congrats

brandrea · 25 May 2019, 09:27 PM

Congratulations, I really do like this reference!

It’s been itching at me now for a couple of years and I just had one on my wrist again the other night at a gtg. I think I may join you, but can’t decide on black or white

Art 1 · 25 May 2019, 09:33 PM

Congrats. Picked one up several days ago and like very much. More than any other that I’ve owned.

zeeww · 25 May 2019, 09:39 PM

With all the difficulties in getting GMTs if any sorts, this is likely to be the next thing that gets onto the unobtainium too?

Spartacus · 25 May 2019, 09:39 PM

Lovely!

Art 1 · 25 May 2019, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeeww

With all the difficulties in getting GMTs if any sorts, this is likely to be the next thing that gets onto the unobtainium too?

Getting harder to find in some markets.

JayHantz · 25 May 2019, 09:47 PM

Congratulations! If I was to own a Explorer II, it would definitely be the polar dial.

Nairn1980 · 25 May 2019, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations, I really do like this reference!

It’s been itching at me now for a couple of years and I just had one on my wrist again the other night at a gtg. I think I may join you, but can’t decide on black or white

I’ve always owned black dials so this was a welcome change.

Trane · 25 May 2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Getting harder to find in some markets.

Here in Toronto it’s already on the unobtainable list, inquired about one last week!

1William · 25 May 2019, 10:15 PM

Congratulations.

MTdweller · 25 May 2019, 10:19 PM

I love the Polar dial! Congrats!

SkyJuice · 25 May 2019, 10:35 PM

Congrats!

chris242 · 25 May 2019, 10:36 PM

great pickup! welcome to the polar club:)
i think it sits perfectly on your wrist..

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epc2 · 25 May 2019, 10:39 PM

Love the Polar.Congrats.

Rogdogg · 25 May 2019, 10:43 PM

Great watch. I absolutely love mine. Most legible watch I've ever had. I also really enjoy playing with the loom against the crisp white dial

Rollie8 · 25 May 2019, 10:45 PM

Looks great. Was going to get one with the white face myself except I can’t do larger than 40mm. I learned that with the DSSD which I was relieved to move on from because it was ridiculous on me. Hahaha. Congrats.

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Art 1 · 25 May 2019, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Great watch. I absolutely love mine. Most legible watch I've ever had. I also really enjoy playing with the loom against the crisp white dial

Yes, the lume looks great on the white dial. I had a white dialed daytona but the lume was so small it wasn't nearly the same.

RichM · 25 May 2019, 11:06 PM

Looks great on you. Congratulations

watchwatcher · 25 May 2019, 11:08 PM

Great watch, love it!

travisb · 25 May 2019, 11:20 PM

Good move! Enjoy it!

25 May 2019, 05:35 PM	#1
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Explorer 2 Polar finally got me I’ve always liked the Explorer 2 42mm, especially the polar dial. However there has always been a Sub or GMT encouraging me to buy it instead. Over the years the Exp 2 has never got more than an admiring glance. However a few months ago I pulled the trigger on a mk1 Explorer 1. Whilst I really liked it, I just felt that call towards the Explorer 2 was increasing. Then with perfect timing, a friend out of the blue had decided to sell his 2012 full set Explorer 2 Polar and within just a few days, the Explorer 1 had gone to make way for this beauty. It does wear large on my 6.5 inch wrist but I get away with it just I’d say If anyone is on the fence, I say go for it

25 May 2019, 05:41 PM	#2
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,859	Many congrats! __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

25 May 2019, 07:27 PM	#8
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,419	Beautiful, I love all the Gen Polars. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

25 May 2019, 09:23 PM	#11
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	Definitely no issues with wrist size - even on the potentially misleading close ups there’s no overhang so in reality I bet it looks perfect. Congrats __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

25 May 2019, 10:43 PM	#25
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Great watch. I absolutely love mine. Most legible watch I've ever had. I also really enjoy playing with the loom against the crisp white dial __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

25 May 2019, 05:55 PM	#3
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,487	That's lovely.. nearly pulled the trigger myself a few days ago, there is one in Gleneagles window just now..

25 May 2019, 06:05 PM	#5
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	One of those that has to be seen in the metal .Beautiful reference !

25 May 2019, 07:19 PM	#6
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Thanks guys. Although it’s certainly eye catching, it doesn’t have the shine or flashiness of the ceramic bezels of my Sub/GMT but that’s part of the charm. The White is just lovely and refreshing

25 May 2019, 07:27 PM	#7
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Cincinnati Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,021	The orange GMT hand against the backdrop of the white dial is amazing. Fell off my radar for a while, but will be my next purchase!

25 May 2019, 07:34 PM	#9
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,644	It's a great watch. Congratulations.

25 May 2019, 07:42 PM	#10
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Picked one up (black dial) when it was released a few years back but whilst it sat nicely on my wrist, I always felt it was just slightly too wide. I loved the actual design though and think I maybe flipped it too quickly.........might just give it another try though?

25 May 2019, 09:27 PM	#12
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Congratulations, I really do like this reference! It’s been itching at me now for a couple of years and I just had one on my wrist again the other night at a gtg. I think I may join you, but can’t decide on black or white

25 May 2019, 09:33 PM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats. Picked one up several days ago and like very much. More than any other that I’ve owned.

25 May 2019, 09:39 PM	#14
zeeww "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Posts: 205	With all the difficulties in getting GMTs if any sorts, this is likely to be the next thing that gets onto the unobtainium too?

25 May 2019, 09:39 PM	#15
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,698	Lovely!

25 May 2019, 09:47 PM	#17
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Congratulations! If I was to own a Explorer II, it would definitely be the polar dial.

25 May 2019, 10:15 PM	#20
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Congratulations.

25 May 2019, 10:19 PM	#21
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,475	I love the Polar dial! Congrats!

25 May 2019, 10:35 PM	#22
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Congrats!

25 May 2019, 10:36 PM	#23
chris242 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Bahamas Watch: 116610lv Posts: 1,034	great pickup! welcome to the polar club:) i think it sits perfectly on your wrist.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 10:39 PM	#24
epc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: florida Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,310	Love the Polar.Congrats.

25 May 2019, 10:45 PM	#26
Rollie8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York, NY Watch: CHNR, BLRO, Sub-C Posts: 164	Looks great. Was going to get one with the white face myself except I can’t do larger than 40mm. I learned that with the DSSD which I was relieved to move on from because it was ridiculous on me. Hahaha. Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 11:06 PM	#28
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,172	Looks great on you. Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

25 May 2019, 11:08 PM	#29
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Great watch, love it!

25 May 2019, 11:20 PM	#30
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	Good move! Enjoy it!

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