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azguy · 23 November 2011, 11:08 AM

Ok, I've waited patiently to see what it looked like in person, from the pics it did nothing for me

Today I got a call from Hamra Jewlers as they had a white one to try on

These are my thoughts:

Looks better in person, hands are great and very visible

Much more substantial than I would have thought, thicker, bigger and just heavier overall

The clasp is awesome, very solid, feels incredible well made

Bracelet is great, solid, heavy, you know you are wearing something of quality

While 42mm it feels bigger, much bigger

The face is large and the writing just seems a font too small

Overall feel on the wrist, great

Overall look, IMHO

Not for me, for sure. After owning an older EXP II, black dial, I am more motivated than ever to own a white dial

On the bright side I saw a LNIB, pre-owned, TT Datejust with the Gold TAPESTRY DIAL and stick markers that I can see owning very soon. It's on a zero stretch jubilee band

sleddog · 23 November 2011, 11:13 AM

At least now, having tried it on and seeing it in person, you know it's not for you.....
I'm sure a new interest will follow soon!

tekno · 23 November 2011, 11:39 AM

I tried it on today too, unfortunately at the jeweler that I DIDN'T put a deposit with to hold a white dial version for me lol.

It was EVERYTHING I expected and I believe it to be best looking watch in their current line up IMHO. The proportions of the watch are perfect, it was drop dead gorgeous.

My heart was racing while wearing it and checking it out. I do believe that it wouldn't look good on someone with small wrist, I have pretty thick wrist and it looks like a 40mm watch does on most guys.

Rags · 23 November 2011, 12:39 PM

I have a 7 1/4" wrist & the one watch that I have in 42mm I think is just alittle too big at times & other times it doesn't bother me. Now I'm thinking that it may be the thickness of the case & bezel that makes it appear too big. I'd have to see the new EXPII on for myself I guess to make determination.

FremStar · 23 November 2011, 12:45 PM

Nice and fair write up John, I was hoping the EXPY2 would sing to you on another note you can't go wrong on the TT datejust you were eyeing! With Rolex there is something for everyone!

m_allie · 23 November 2011, 04:54 PM

new explorer 2 is such a beauty .. i want the inflated prices to go down before i buy one . maybe wait a year to buy preowned from trf seller on the forum. its worth having that baby.

jonnyz1245 · 23 November 2011, 05:45 PM

At least you got to try it on and give it a fair shake before moving on to the next one, which it sounds like you already have on your radar!. It is not for everyone. I sold off my 40mm white dial years ago in search of the next great thing. Only watch I ever missed. I was sure I was going to buy the white dial 42mm but instead ended up with a black dial site unseen, with the help of a fellow TRF member. I love the watch and have worn it for a week. Today another AD called and had a white. I had to go look. Long story short, now I own both but will be letting go of the black I think.

I have big wrists(not sure how big) but my daily wear flop between a Big pilot and a Deep sea, so to me the 42mm is perfect.

mfserge · 24 November 2011, 12:22 AM

I agree that the font is a little too small. I just started noticing that myself but it's not a deal breaker for me.

esm · 24 November 2011, 12:26 AM

cool - thanks for sharing

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understand the 216570 wont be for everyone - but i have to say that mr Rolex has done a good job with it

(how many of these type of threads will we be getting in the next few months?!? )

azguy · 24 November 2011, 01:29 AM

If my wrist was larger I would give it more careful consideration

HongNinja · 24 November 2011, 02:37 AM

Hey John!

I was just in Hamra and took a pic with that same Exp II. I posted a pic not too long ago. Probably the same exact watch. When I was in there, they had just got it in that day. Haha

Great piece! Still want my DSSD or Sub-C first though.

ersnyder · 24 November 2011, 02:57 AM

Tried one on and really liked the look and the "feel." But, I just couldn't justify getting one while still in love with my "old" Exp II white dial.

azguy · 24 November 2011, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HongNinja

Hey John!

I was just in Hamra and took a pic with that same Exp II. I posted a pic not too long ago. Probably the same exact watch. When I was in there, they had just got it in that day. Haha

Great piece! Still want my DSSD or Sub-C first though.

Great selection of watches, right ? They said they would have a black dial next week.

We need to work on a GTG

Hamra said we could start there and maybe head to the quarter afterwards..

23 November 2011, 11:08 AM	#1
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Just Tried On the New Exp II Ok, I've waited patiently to see what it looked like in person, from the pics it did nothing for me Today I got a call from Hamra Jewlers as they had a white one to try on These are my thoughts: Looks better in person, hands are great and very visible Much more substantial than I would have thought, thicker, bigger and just heavier overall The clasp is awesome, very solid, feels incredible well made Bracelet is great, solid, heavy, you know you are wearing something of quality While 42mm it feels bigger, much bigger The face is large and the writing just seems a font too small Overall feel on the wrist, great Overall look, IMHO Not for me, for sure. After owning an older EXP II, black dial, I am more motivated than ever to own a white dial On the bright side I saw a LNIB, pre-owned, TT Datejust with the Gold TAPESTRY DIAL and stick markers that I can see owning very soon. It's on a zero stretch jubilee band

23 November 2011, 11:13 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	At least now, having tried it on and seeing it in person, you know it's not for you..... I'm sure a new interest will follow soon! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

23 November 2011, 12:39 PM	#4
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	I have a 7 1/4" wrist & the one watch that I have in 42mm I think is just alittle too big at times & other times it doesn't bother me. Now I'm thinking that it may be the thickness of the case & bezel that makes it appear too big. I'd have to see the new EXPII on for myself I guess to make determination. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

24 November 2011, 12:26 AM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	cool - thanks for sharing. understand the 216570 wont be for everyone - but i have to say that mr Rolex has done a good job with it (how many of these type of threads will we be getting in the next few months?!? )

23 November 2011, 11:39 AM	#3
tekno 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor Snowflake Posts: 1,042	I tried it on today too, unfortunately at the jeweler that I DIDN'T put a deposit with to hold a white dial version for me lol. It was EVERYTHING I expected and I believe it to be best looking watch in their current line up IMHO. The proportions of the watch are perfect, it was drop dead gorgeous. My heart was racing while wearing it and checking it out. I do believe that it wouldn't look good on someone with small wrist, I have pretty thick wrist and it looks like a 40mm watch does on most guys.

23 November 2011, 12:45 PM	#5
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Nice and fair write up John, I was hoping the EXPY2 would sing to you on another note you can't go wrong on the TT datejust you were eyeing! With Rolex there is something for everyone!

23 November 2011, 04:54 PM	#6
m_allie Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ali Location: NYC Watch: Deepsea,Patek 5980 Posts: 455	new explorer 2 is such a beauty .. i want the inflated prices to go down before i buy one . maybe wait a year to buy preowned from trf seller on the forum. its worth having that baby.

23 November 2011, 05:45 PM	#7
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	At least you got to try it on and give it a fair shake before moving on to the next one, which it sounds like you already have on your radar!. It is not for everyone. I sold off my 40mm white dial years ago in search of the next great thing. Only watch I ever missed. I was sure I was going to buy the white dial 42mm but instead ended up with a black dial site unseen, with the help of a fellow TRF member. I love the watch and have worn it for a week. Today another AD called and had a white. I had to go look. Long story short, now I own both but will be letting go of the black I think. I have big wrists(not sure how big) but my daily wear flop between a Big pilot and a Deep sea, so to me the 42mm is perfect.

24 November 2011, 12:22 AM	#8
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	I agree that the font is a little too small. I just started noticing that myself but it's not a deal breaker for me.

24 November 2011, 01:29 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	If my wrist was larger I would give it more careful consideration

24 November 2011, 02:37 AM	#11
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	Hey John! I was just in Hamra and took a pic with that same Exp II. I posted a pic not too long ago. Probably the same exact watch. When I was in there, they had just got it in that day. Haha Great piece! Still want my DSSD or Sub-C first though.

24 November 2011, 02:57 AM	#12
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Tried one on and really liked the look and the "feel." But, I just couldn't justify getting one while still in love with my "old" Exp II white dial.

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