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Burlington · 8 September 2018, 03:07 AM

perfect !! the lakes are stunning.

101031-28 · 8 September 2018, 03:13 AM

Love the pictures!

shedlock2000 · 8 September 2018, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by actionkwj

I don’t know the actual thickness but the Explorer 2 wears flat and is more comfortable than the Sub and GMT. At 42mm it wears well on my 8” wrist!

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I tried one on at LHR a year back or so. It’s hard to tell how they feel properly when the bracelet isn’t sized. It felt ok, but I don’t remember is being special. Interesting that you find it more comfortable than the GMT — they have a very low case back (least the IIC and Master references). Perhaps I should take another look; there’s one up on the classifieds at the moment!

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toomuchtalk · 8 September 2018, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dreyep

From Kirkfell? Lucky with the weather. We got flooded out at the Wasdale campsite a few weeks ago when the river burst its banks. Not exceptional rainfall, but the ground was so hard after the prolonged drought.

Top photo from Slight side. Bottom one Kirk Fell!

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toomuchtalk · 8 September 2018, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shedlock2000

I don’t believe that’s the Lake District; I can see the sky!

Great photos, Steve! Enjoy your new piece and wear it in good health and with great pride.

The new Exp looks quite thick — what’s the thickness of the new reference?

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Had it a few years,

It is too thick, too big for 'proper expeditions' hence huge scratch on it now..
The five digits are far better...

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toomuchtalk · 8 September 2018, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

Beautiful pictures.

( For those who are casually reading this and moving on without knowing the OP, I suggest they look at his epic “14 watches...” thread. )

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Hah! If you want to go to sleep! But thanks...

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toomuchtalk · 8 September 2018, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Great pics. Hope you’re doing ok.

Not bad thanks, still struggling most of the time, but slowly getting there...

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AJM914 · 8 September 2018, 03:41 AM

Cool!

toomuchtalk · 8 September 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by shedlock2000

I tried one on at LHR a year back or so. It’s hard to tell how they feel properly when the bracelet isn’t sized. It felt ok, but I don’t remember is being special. Interesting that you find it more comfortable than the GMT — they have a very low case back (least the IIC and Master references). Perhaps I should take another look; there’s one up on the classifieds at the moment!

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You should try a five digit reference. A lot lower profile, smaller so far better as a tool watch..

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toomuchtalk · 8 September 2018, 03:43 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments all!

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shedlock2000 · 8 September 2018, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

You should try a five digit reference. A lot lower profile, smaller so far better as a tool watch..

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That looks great on the NATO, Steve! I haven’t tried one of the 5digit Exps. You’re right, I should try one on for fit. I’m currently toying with moving out of my BBGMT to a 16750.

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DanielWill · 8 September 2018, 09:28 AM

Awesome! Good to see you took Explorer for a walk too

Rags · 8 September 2018, 09:33 AM

i could hang out there for awhile & smoke a nice cigar.

mikester · 8 September 2018, 11:35 AM

Great picture!

watchmework · 8 September 2018, 11:53 AM

Great pictures, thanks for sharing

jnkay · 8 September 2018, 10:58 PM

Beautiful area

keller · 8 September 2018, 11:16 PM

Cool shots, thanks for sharing

WatchinMD · 8 September 2018, 11:17 PM

Very nice!

AF_Rob · 9 September 2018, 02:15 AM

Great shots, Steve! I've tried to talk myself into the modern ExII but I just can't. I love my 5 digit polar way too much! It's perfect!

toomuchtalk · 12 September 2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

Great shots, Steve! I've tried to talk myself into the modern ExII but I just can't. I love my 5 digit polar way too much! It's perfect!

Love mine also, it's what I used on trips...

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toomuchtalk · 12 September 2018, 03:32 AM

Thanks all..

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toomuchtalk · 12 September 2018, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shedlock2000

That looks great on the NATO, Steve! I haven’t tried one of the 5digit Exps. You’re right, I should try one on for fit. I’m currently toying with moving out of my BBGMT to a 16750.

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Try the explorer!

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_Mikeps2006 · 12 September 2018, 06:17 AM

An explorer with an explorer

8 September 2018, 03:07 AM	#31
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	perfect !! the lakes are stunning. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

8 September 2018, 03:13 AM	#32
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	Love the pictures! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

8 September 2018, 03:41 AM	#38
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8 September 2018, 09:33 AM	#43
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	i could hang out there for awhile & smoke a nice cigar. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

8 September 2018, 03:43 AM	#40
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,139	Thanks for all the nice comments all! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 September 2018, 09:28 AM	#42
DanielWill Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: UK Posts: 105	Awesome! Good to see you took Explorer for a walk too

8 September 2018, 11:35 AM	#44
mikester "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,331	Great picture!

8 September 2018, 11:53 AM	#45
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Great pictures, thanks for sharing

8 September 2018, 10:58 PM	#46
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,812	Beautiful area

8 September 2018, 11:16 PM	#47
keller Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Watch: Many Rolex watches Posts: 117	Cool shots, thanks for sharing

8 September 2018, 11:17 PM	#48
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Very nice!

9 September 2018, 02:15 AM	#49
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,510	Great shots, Steve! I've tried to talk myself into the modern ExII but I just can't. I love my 5 digit polar way too much! It's perfect!

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toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,139	Thanks all.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 September 2018, 06:17 AM	#53
_Mikeps2006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Boise ID Posts: 8	An explorer with an explorer

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