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Old 8 May 2013, 09:36 PM   #31
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Tough choice but I'd go for the Explorer II.
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Old 8 May 2013, 09:42 PM   #32
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Explorer II for me if it is the older dscontinued one. That is the most comfortable Rolex I have ever owned. Wears like a dream.
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Old 11 May 2013, 04:09 PM   #33
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Um Hermes make watchers now? guys what do you think of Hermes watchers and why would I want to look at a fashion brand when i'm looking for a something like another Rolex?
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Old 15 May 2013, 04:57 AM   #34
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I have 2 SDs as it is ... I rather have another SD instead of an explorer....
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Old 16 May 2013, 09:49 AM   #35
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My suggestion is - go ahead and pick it up. You can also another brand (like - Hermes Watches) that will be best for you and cheap also.
My thought is ... You're in the wrong place. What do you suggest I do about that ?
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Old 16 May 2013, 09:58 AM   #36
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I will have to vote for the SD16600
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Old 16 May 2013, 12:26 PM   #37
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Older Explorer II.
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Old 29 May 2013, 07:44 PM   #38
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Old 1 June 2013, 01:46 AM   #39
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I'll have to go with the Explorer II, 216570 but I'm biased :-)
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Old 1 June 2013, 02:11 AM   #40
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They complement each well
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Old 1 June 2013, 11:45 PM   #41
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Ok so I have desired the explorer 2 just waiting for it to arrive however yesterday I was more as offer that I just could not pass up.

Brand new in box with stickers for a great price so I had to get it.

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Old 2 June 2013, 12:43 AM   #42
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SD!! one of the best watchs ever
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Old 7 June 2013, 12:11 PM   #43
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Get the EXP 2 WHITE! PLS TAKE A MOMENT TO ENJOY THE WHITE DIAL (42MM) ...WATCH FOR ITS BLUE LUME AGAINST THE WHITE BACKGROUND...
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Old 8 June 2013, 07:18 AM   #44
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Old 10 June 2013, 03:18 PM   #45
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Old 10 June 2013, 03:40 PM   #46
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Old 10 June 2013, 05:12 PM   #47
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Explorer for me
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Old 27 June 2013, 05:11 PM   #48
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Difficult choice indeed. But I'd probably go with the Sea Dweller.
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Old 28 June 2013, 08:55 AM   #49
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Old 28 June 2013, 12:56 PM   #50
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Old 29 June 2013, 02:49 AM   #51
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Pick the SD. It's a discon. You can get the explorer2 anytime.
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Old 14 July 2013, 09:29 PM   #52
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Ok so I may have also brought the explore 2 as wellImageUploadedByTapatalk1373801335.447460.jpg
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Old 14 July 2013, 09:30 PM   #53
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Now on the hunt for the next one :-)
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Old 17 July 2013, 12:52 PM   #54
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my new E2 is simply the best ever daily wearable piece of my collection. SD is a tank by itself. Depends what is your need. I went for E2 for my daily 'fashionable yet tough' routine :)
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Old 17 July 2013, 04:38 PM   #55
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Old 18 July 2013, 12:41 AM   #56
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Old 18 July 2013, 08:26 AM   #57
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Old 18 July 2013, 08:59 AM   #58
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Since you have a Sub already, I say the ExpII. The SD is awesome though... You could get both and sell the Sub to make up for it..
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Old 18 July 2013, 11:53 AM   #59
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SD, without doubt
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Old 27 July 2013, 09:47 PM   #60
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