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14060man · 5 July 2008, 11:59 AM

Please share your Explorer II wrist shots! This is a great underrated watch! I'm having a hard time deciding between black face or white dial. Thoughts?

WatchTimes · 5 July 2008, 01:28 PM

Look back in the first couple pages, there are quite a few posts about this with some great pics.

I myself am a fan of the white but it could be because I am getting a Sea Dweller so that covers the black face for me

14060man · 5 July 2008, 01:29 PM

In particular, I'd like to see some wrist shots of the black dial. I didn't see those in threads you mention.

Beef · 5 July 2008, 01:31 PM

I prefer the black face. It provides more contrast and is easier to read in low light conditions. The white will provide a contrast to any black dial that you have for a totally different look. I have both and you can't go wrong with either.

Jedi · 5 July 2008, 01:35 PM

I have both too, but I wear the white almost daily. Currently wearing the minimalist Explorer though.

Here's a pic just for you:

14060man · 5 July 2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beef

I prefer the black face. It provides more contrast and is easier to read in low light conditions. The white will provide a contrast to any black dial that you have for a totally different look. I have both and you can't go wrong with either.

Hey Beef,

Is that a 1655 in your avatar pic? Very nice!

Jocke · 5 July 2008, 02:07 PM

Sorry I only have a "catalog shot" of course with perfect lined up hands.

Jocke

RW16610 · 5 July 2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Sorry I only have a "catalog shot" of course with perfect lined up hands.

14060man · 5 July 2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Sorry I only have a "catalog shot" of course with perfect lined up hands.

Jocke

Very nice!

Tools · 5 July 2008, 02:47 PM

14060man · 5 July 2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

That's a beauty!

I have a 7" wrist. Would any links need to be taken out? Or could I just adjust via the microadjustments on the clasp?

Tools · 5 July 2008, 03:03 PM

I have a 7.5 inch wrist and wear it in the middle micro..

You might need to lose a link. Depends on how loose you like it.....

Here's another;

gmt 16750 · 5 July 2008, 03:23 PM

Some more pics of the white one:

- Neil

Z-Sub · 5 July 2008, 04:01 PM

Here is my K-serial Expy-II

Spark · 5 July 2008, 04:41 PM

Here is my 16570, I prefer the black, but I am warming to the white.

pwrslider · 5 July 2008, 05:24 PM

Mine after a full sevice, new dial and hands...

Spark · 5 July 2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrslider

Mine after a full sevice, new dial and hands...

Is that an aftermarket dial? I've never seen one with that font and Silver writing?

Skippy · 5 July 2008, 08:01 PM

Here's a couple on NATO straps:

Jigga · 5 July 2008, 08:40 PM

Nato rules!

etp095 · 5 July 2008, 09:42 PM

here's a few.still sporting plastic wrap.

frostie · 5 July 2008, 09:57 PM

Great pics everybody keep 'em comin'

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 July 2008, 10:16 PM

Terrific pic, Jocke!

allmatch · 5 July 2008, 10:28 PM

Here's my darling :)

14060man · 5 July 2008, 11:12 PM

Awesome pics folks, keep these coming.

Choosing between the white and black dial is difficult - they both look great.

To owners of this watch, would you say that this Rolex is "stealthy" and tends to not draw unwanted attention to itself?

If so, that's a big plus for me.

One aspect that I really like is the incredible functionality of the quick jump 12 hour hand when traversing time zones. I would probably keep the 24 hour hand on GMT time (as I travel frequently outside the US for business). The capability of not impacting the minutes, seconds or 24 hour hand when jumping the 12 hour hand seems like a dream come true. The watch keeps running too!

The only other watch I am aware of with this capability is the GMT Master II and the Omega Seamaster GMT....

Even cheapo quartz GMTs I've seen can't do this and force one to reset the hours, minutes and 24 hour once the 12 hour hand is moved.

So the Explorer II is a rare breed. Of course, the GMT Master II has the same movement, plus the added capability of tracking a third time zone via the rotating bezel - plus a great heritage dating to the 50s and the Pan Am pilot connection. But the GMT Master II seems much more conspicuous due to the coin bezel.

The Explorer II doesn't seem to "scream" Rolex like the GMT Master II, which might be a good thing if you travel frequently and don't want to draw attention to your watch.

Thoughts on this? For folks who have the Explorer II, as well as other Rolex models, does the Explorer II tend to be stealthier than say a SS Sub, SD or SS GMT Master II etc?

Which dial has better readability in all conditions?

14060man · 5 July 2008, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allmatch

Here's my darling :)

That's a perfect fit! What size is your wrist and did you have to add or remove any links?

GMTII Owner · 6 July 2008, 12:39 AM

I love the white dial.

Marrk · 6 July 2008, 12:53 AM

Many beautiful shots in this thread, esp. Jocke's very handsome "catalog shot."

With the Expy II, it is genuinely hard (for me) to choose between the white dial and the black.

They are equally desirable.

Beef · 6 July 2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14060man

Hey Beef,

Is that a 1655 in your avatar pic? Very nice!

Yes, it is. Thanks, I have Double Red, Double Green (LV and GMT II C) and Orange in it.

Beef · 6 July 2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Sorry I only have a "catalog shot" of course with perfect lined up hands.

Jocke

I never cease to be amazed at the inovations of your work, Jocke. You have to work in advertising.

karmatp · 6 July 2008, 06:43 AM

Here ya go.....

5 July 2008, 11:59 AM	#1
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	Explorer II wrist shots Please share your Explorer II wrist shots! This is a great underrated watch! I'm having a hard time deciding between black face or white dial. Thoughts?

5 July 2008, 01:31 PM	#4
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	I prefer the black face. It provides more contrast and is easier to read in low light conditions. The white will provide a contrast to any black dial that you have for a totally different look. I have both and you can't go wrong with either. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

5 July 2008, 02:07 PM	#7
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,517	Sorry I only have a "catalog shot" of course with perfect lined up hands. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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5 July 2008, 03:03 PM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,085	I have a 7.5 inch wrist and wear it in the middle micro.. You might need to lose a link. Depends on how loose you like it..... Here's another; __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 July 2008, 01:28 PM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,471	Look back in the first couple pages, there are quite a few posts about this with some great pics. I myself am a fan of the white but it could be because I am getting a Sea Dweller so that covers the black face for me

5 July 2008, 01:29 PM	#3
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	In particular, I'd like to see some wrist shots of the black dial. I didn't see those in threads you mention.

5 July 2008, 03:23 PM	#13
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Some more pics of the white one: - Neil __________________

5 July 2008, 05:24 PM	#16
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Mine after a full sevice, new dial and hands... __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

5 July 2008, 08:01 PM	#18
Skippy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 283	Here's a couple on NATO straps:

5 July 2008, 08:40 PM	#19
Jigga "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 59	Nato rules!

5 July 2008, 09:57 PM	#21
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Great pics everybody keep 'em comin' __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

5 July 2008, 10:16 PM	#22
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Terrific pic, Jocke! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 July 2008, 10:28 PM	#23
allmatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Morten Location: Denmark Posts: 414	Here's my darling :)

5 July 2008, 11:12 PM	#24
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	Awesome pics folks, keep these coming. Choosing between the white and black dial is difficult - they both look great. To owners of this watch, would you say that this Rolex is "stealthy" and tends to not draw unwanted attention to itself? If so, that's a big plus for me. One aspect that I really like is the incredible functionality of the quick jump 12 hour hand when traversing time zones. I would probably keep the 24 hour hand on GMT time (as I travel frequently outside the US for business). The capability of not impacting the minutes, seconds or 24 hour hand when jumping the 12 hour hand seems like a dream come true. The watch keeps running too! The only other watch I am aware of with this capability is the GMT Master II and the Omega Seamaster GMT.... Even cheapo quartz GMTs I've seen can't do this and force one to reset the hours, minutes and 24 hour once the 12 hour hand is moved. So the Explorer II is a rare breed. Of course, the GMT Master II has the same movement, plus the added capability of tracking a third time zone via the rotating bezel - plus a great heritage dating to the 50s and the Pan Am pilot connection. But the GMT Master II seems much more conspicuous due to the coin bezel. The Explorer II doesn't seem to "scream" Rolex like the GMT Master II, which might be a good thing if you travel frequently and don't want to draw attention to your watch. Thoughts on this? For folks who have the Explorer II, as well as other Rolex models, does the Explorer II tend to be stealthier than say a SS Sub, SD or SS GMT Master II etc? Which dial has better readability in all conditions?

6 July 2008, 12:39 AM	#26
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I love the white dial. __________________

6 July 2008, 12:53 AM	#27
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Please Don't Say "Get Both!" Many beautiful shots in this thread, esp. Jocke's very handsome "catalog shot." With the Expy II, it is genuinely hard (for me) to choose between the white dial and the black. They are equally desirable.

6 July 2008, 06:43 AM	#30
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Here ya go.....

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