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9 December 2009, 03:22 AM | #331 |
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I see.....actually your 4th, but 3rd white. Lets see if you hang on to this one
I'm really thinking about one, that white dial so sharp. But I also saw Dan P's GMT 2 coke with that super jubilee....just awesome. |
27 December 2009, 02:42 AM | #332 | |
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Hey JJ. So you currently have got 2 rolex? SS/ PT YM and EXP II in white? i absolutely like white color, so im thinking to get one of those, but not so sure YM or EXP II. Maybe you can give some tip, which is better, or more practical, or more scratch-resistant , any info will help a lot, thanks :) As far as i understand right now, if im going for an EXP II, i need to make sure that its got a 3836 movement? white diel looks so great, im really tempted. But YM quite good too, it looks like its got a grey dial? or YM exists in white too? (im not talking about YM II) Whats the newest version of YM that i need to look for? well, both watch are really great! so im a bit of lost here lol |
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27 December 2009, 04:05 AM | #333 | |
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The YM comes with only one movement since its very inception back in 1992 and that is the 3135 calibre, same which is used in the Sub-dates and the SD. If it's the Exp-II you want, then you need the 3186 movement and the latest would be the V-series. Good luck - JJ
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28 December 2009, 10:29 PM | #334 |
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I'm getting a pre owned Rolex Exp 2.
How do you check if the bracelet has a tolerable "play"? TIA! |
31 December 2009, 07:00 AM | #335 |
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[QUOTE=JJ Irani;252729]Hi guys,
DIAL - Having had a bad experience with my previous white dial one about 3 years ago, I spent like 5 long minutes at my AD scrutinizing the watch very carefully under a powerful watchmaker's loupe. Nice review ,I'm interested in your comment on the dial. I own a P series one with a white dial and was wondering what problems you previously had? |
31 December 2009, 01:53 PM | #336 | |
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Had to rush back to the AD for a full dial replacement. They sent off the watch to Rolex HQ, Melbourne and got the watch back a month later!!
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31 December 2009, 02:25 PM | #337 |
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Excellent review, JJ ! Man, this forum has opened my eyes !!! Can ever said I'd be keen on a white dialed Exp II until I saw the maco photos. Same with the Jubilee - not a huge fan until I took a look at your Super and the one's that Dan P, got posted on his GMT....makes me think twice (actually way more than that). Just curious what your Snow White would look like on a nice Nato....
Seriously, that's what makes this forum great - seeing Rolex's that others have and LOVE...I'm a believer - just need to convince my wife on a second, and a third, etc.... |
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2 January 2010, 01:46 AM | #339 |
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For those of us who married, the lady of the house must be sold!!! I suggest buying her at least 2 things she adores over the next two months and by the third month, you should have your next Rolex. You have to do what it takes!!!
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QUOTE=phantom357;1540259]For those of us who married, the lady of the house must be sold!!! I suggest buying her at least 2 things she adores over the next two months and by the third month, you should have your next Rolex. You have to do what it takes!!! [/QUOTE]
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5 January 2010, 03:03 AM | #341 |
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Thank you for all the info JJ and other memebers. Looking to add the White Face Explorer II to my SS Sub very soon.
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5 January 2010, 11:38 PM | #342 |
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i have problem on my watch bottem is not Swiss made is somehting like Swiss T< 25.can anyone explain me what is that means???
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How old is your watch? Can you post some pics? Could be interesting Cheers
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12 January 2010, 02:42 AM | #344 |
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Does anyone know if they are discontinuing the Explorer II. I've heard rumors. Or are they just that....rumors?
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12 January 2010, 03:18 AM | #346 |
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12 January 2010, 03:22 AM | #348 | |
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Just carry out this simple test...... Unscrew the crown, pull it out to position 2 when you can independently move the small hour hand. Ok, now note the position of the hour hand on the dial and make ONE complete revolution of the crown. The hour hand should jump 8 hours with the 3186 movement, but only 5 hours with the 3185 movement. Good luck - JJ
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The other test is..... Same thing again......unscrew the crown, pull out to position 2 and move the small hour hand back & forth - just one small jump this way and the other way. If the red 24-hour hand does NOT wiggle, then it's the 3186 calibre. This is called the WIGGLE TEST. With the 3185 movement, there will be a small wiggle of the 24-hour red hand. JJ
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I bet you're looking forward! Post some pics when it arrives.
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12 January 2010, 09:47 AM | #354 |
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Will do. Have to go to Dallas for work so delivery is not until Friday now. Agree that the two go very well together.
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Received the watch yesterday and it is the newer movement. I did both of the tests. Thanks for the tips.
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15 January 2010, 02:57 AM | #356 | |
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That polar dial, is a killer! Great watches ladies and gents.
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I am trying to decide on my second Rolex and I am leaning towards the Explorer II. I like the fact it is so rugged and would definitely fit my needs. My first Rolex (bought a few weeks ago) is a TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph with a Gray Face which I love. But I would like to get the Explorer II for my everyday wear since I live a very active lifestyle.
There seems to be a lot of rumors swirling about the Explorer II. What are the chances of an update in Mach 2010 and if there is an update what are the probable changes. If you were in my shoes would you wait until March to see what happens and if there are indeed changes when could I purchase the watch? Thanks for any advice you may have. |
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Anybody can advise what was the highest price of Explorer II when its demand was peaked in the past?
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this thread is one of the major driving factors that made me buy a pre-owned white dial Exp2. thanks for all the great posts!
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