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View Poll Results: explorer ii white face-polar vs black face
polar 321 65.78%
black 167 34.22%
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Old 18 January 2011, 06:20 PM   #31
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Needs pics and wrist shots!!
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Old 19 January 2011, 02:25 AM   #32
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I love reading and joining in these Black or White threads

I vote white; I did own a black dial EXP II not long ago at the same time as owning the white dial but found the white dial grabbing my attention and wrist +75% of the time, I also agree with others that if you already own a black dial watch the white EXP II is the obvious and easy choice but if its going to be your only watch then its a a much harder decision.....for me it would still be the white dial
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Old 19 January 2011, 07:10 AM   #33
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Has to be the white.
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Old 19 January 2011, 07:18 AM   #34
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Yeah I like the white too
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Old 19 January 2011, 07:37 AM   #35
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I Like the Black Dial a Whole lot Better
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Old 19 January 2011, 07:44 AM   #36
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It was an easy choice for me as I have a DJ with white face and wanted a change..........So black it was

If on the other hand I hadnt already got a white faced watch it may have been a harder choice
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Old 19 January 2011, 07:59 AM   #37
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White! And want one bad

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Old 19 January 2011, 01:46 PM   #38
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What size is it, 40mm?
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Old 19 January 2011, 01:49 PM   #39
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Polar's got my vote
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Old 19 January 2011, 06:26 PM   #40
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I just voted "polar", since that is the one I am using the most...
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Old 19 January 2011, 06:37 PM   #41
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Voted white (because I own one) but I love the black one.
For me it s 50%/50%, black or white the EX2 is IMHO the best sports Rolex.
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Old 26 March 2011, 07:40 AM   #42
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Both watches would be fun to own and wear but since I already have a GMT Pepsi with a black dial my vote goes to the Polar!!!
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Old 26 March 2011, 09:39 AM   #43
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voted black but might still go for the whitey
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Old 27 March 2011, 01:25 AM   #44
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black for me as i have the white
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Old 14 November 2011, 01:31 PM   #45
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just tried both at an ad this weekend... For me black dial is the way to go!
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Old 14 November 2011, 01:35 PM   #46
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WOW WHITE WINS by a LANDSLIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 14 November 2011, 02:01 PM   #47
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Blk blk blk!
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Old 14 November 2011, 02:04 PM   #48
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124 to 55...KEEP VOTING Black but unless you cheat WHITE WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 14 November 2011, 03:03 PM   #49
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Old 14 November 2011, 03:10 PM   #50
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Black.
Like another post earlier, would be great to see the Exp 11 in a grey/silver dial.
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Old 14 November 2011, 03:12 PM   #51
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White for sure!!
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Old 14 November 2011, 04:40 PM   #52
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I voted the Polar, I reckon the Explorer II is all about the white dial.

I have been following the For Sale section, there are a lot much more Polar for sale than the Noir. It can gives you a clue on the popularity for this Rolex model .

I really like my newly acquired Polar, very comfortable and versatile watch. I am tempted to add a Exp II Noir to accompany my Polar.

Get the one that sings to you most, wouldn't be disappointed whichever colour dial you pick for the Exp II!

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Old 14 November 2011, 07:51 PM   #53
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Black for me....regardless of the 40mm or 42mm version... :)
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Old 14 November 2011, 08:50 PM   #54
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Old 14 November 2011, 11:51 PM   #55
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Get both !!!!!
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Old 15 November 2011, 12:47 AM   #56
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I won the black and love it but I'll probably buy a white one when I find the right watch at the right price
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Old 15 November 2011, 01:13 AM   #57
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I voted for the white dail but that is only for the NEW EXPII. I would normally vote for the black dail but I don't like the floating hands.
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Old 15 November 2011, 01:26 AM   #58
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Black...it makes my wrist look smaller. :)
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Old 5 April 2012, 11:38 AM   #59
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I have both polar and noire and my love for the black is wilting.... albeit very slowly....
So i would say polar is the way to go
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Old 5 April 2012, 12:11 PM   #60
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I mentioned on a different thread, I went into AD to try both on a couple of weeks ago, with my mind made up for white...came away thinking black looked much better. This is one selection I would not make before trying both on, IMHO.
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