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Dpop24 · 17 June 2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Psijason

Go try them both on. For months I was heading towards the Polar until I tried them both on side by side. Once the black hit my wrist it was crystal clear which one to get. It's all about what you like, but make sure you try them both on. It was a good lesson for me. I couldn't be happier!!

Same for me and I am still thrilled with my black EXII. I am 100% confident I made the right choice.

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importstunna · 17 June 2018, 02:57 PM

Polar since you already have 2 black faced sport watches. Plus Polar looks better IMO.

Uhtred59 · 17 June 2018, 03:34 PM

You really do have to see both on your wrist to decide. You might be surprised by which you pick, I know I was.

jb335 · 17 June 2018, 03:37 PM

Black if going for the 42 size. White dials wear large. Too large at 42, unless you’re into that.

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joespeed29 · 17 June 2018, 03:42 PM

OP it would help if you posted pix of your actual watches so we could see how the proposed additions could compliment your collection..

ie. if you have all black dials, go polar if you want to diversify. if you have varied dials, go black as a solid go-to

btw, selling your pelagos by any chance? :)

doozyj · 17 June 2018, 04:21 PM

Polar gets my vote.

TheFuture · 17 June 2018, 06:09 PM

Come to the dark side!

mahefa · 17 June 2018, 08:18 PM

I like them both.

1William · 17 June 2018, 09:13 PM

I like both the white and black dial but think the white dial really stands out. One of my favorite watches and the white dial with the orange hand is strong and not seen everywhere.

toomuchtalk · 17 June 2018, 09:20 PM

I've owned both. You need to view them almost as two different watches...

The White dial is better for legibility on an expedition. Pure and simple. But, as a daily wear it sometimes gets a bit much.

The black dial is more a celebration of the original explorer two, floating hands etc.

After a year of wearing both I kept the black. It's the better one for me.

Try both on and see which you like.

MJ8 · 17 June 2018, 09:21 PM

Polar

Devildog · 17 June 2018, 09:26 PM

Polar gets more love on here.

My vote, however, is black.

Go see both and buy the one you like the most. Fantastic reference. One of my favourites

BillA · 17 June 2018, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishaalt

My combo, it’s awesome.

I like the orange strap. Can I ask where you bought it?

mishaalt · 17 June 2018, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillA

I like the orange strap. Can I ask where you bought it?

For sure

This one was from Rubber B. Sent you a a pm.

Thx!

Icehockeyboy · 18 June 2018, 05:18 PM

I had the same choice to make recently.
Always thought I wanted the black dial, that is u TIL I actually tried one on.
Mind made up, the polar now sits on my wrist!

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Icehockeyboy · 18 June 2018, 05:19 PM

How do I edit a post?

Until has come out as U TIL!

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oldsalt · 18 June 2018, 06:12 PM

I like white...

hhtwaijri · 18 June 2018, 06:55 PM

Tough choice.

The black dial has beautiful contrast with the hour markers, but im not sure why the hands aren’t fully white gold, the tip closer to the center is black for some reason.

Polar on the other hand has full black hands, but the hour markers doesnt provide much contrast.

I would go polar, just because it speaks more as being an “Explorer”

Harry-57 · 18 June 2018, 07:26 PM

Polar.

Rode · 18 June 2018, 08:37 PM

Polar white gets my vote

travisb · 18 June 2018, 08:41 PM

I’ve been down both roads but white is the one..

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dafuture · 19 June 2018, 01:58 AM

Polar. You'd have 2 white and 2 black.

evlkoala · 19 June 2018, 02:25 AM

Polar gets my vote

Brian Page · 19 June 2018, 02:30 AM

I'd have to say Polar (that's what I have) But I think it's part of what sets the EXP II aside from most of the other models - I'd probably vote for white Daytona as well for the same reason.

Icehockeyboy · 19 June 2018, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

I'd have to say Polar (that's what I have) But I think it's part of what sets the EXP II aside from most of the other models - I'd probably vote for white Daytona as well for the same reason.

Sorry Brian, have to disagree with you about the white Daytona.

I had a TT one with the white face and sub dials ringed in gold.
I bought a Seamaster to wear in preference!

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DonBateman · 19 June 2018, 03:03 AM

Polar. That speedy is beautiful.

Psijason · 19 June 2018, 03:45 AM

Black on grey today!!IMG_5644.jpg

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MonsterSS · 19 June 2018, 04:14 AM

polar!

Dynamite_Kid19 · 19 June 2018, 06:42 AM

The new version, polar.

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asiparks · 19 June 2018, 02:27 PM

Black !
Or not, honestly, go try them. I thought I was getting the polar, it's easily the most photogenic of the two, but side by side, the black won out.

"Balancing" my collection doesn't matter so much, I just want whatever watch I'm wearing at any moment, to look good, so with one exception, all my watches have black, or very dark dials.

17 June 2018, 03:34 PM	#33
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	You really do have to see both on your wrist to decide. You might be surprised by which you pick, I know I was. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

17 June 2018, 08:18 PM	#38
mahefa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Switzerland Watch: Rolexes Posts: 1,087	I like them both. __________________ ♛Deepsea Blue -17 ♛ Deepsea Blue -19 ♛Deepsea Black ♛Explorer I ♛Explorer II ♛ Explorer 1 ♛GMT-Master II BLNR ♛ Sky-Dweller Blue ♛ Sky-Dweller Black ♛ AirKing ♛ Day-Date 40 Platinum ♛ Daytona C White ♛ Submariner LVc ♛ Two-Tone Submariner ♛ Day-Date 36 ♛ Datejust 41 grey ♛

17 June 2018, 09:26 PM	#42
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,638	Polar gets more love on here. My vote, however, is black. Go see both and buy the one you like the most. Fantastic reference. One of my favourites __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

19 June 2018, 01:58 AM	#52
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	Polar. You'd have 2 white and 2 black. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

17 June 2018, 02:57 PM	#32
importstunna "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: World Watch: BLNR Posts: 855	Polar since you already have 2 black faced sport watches. Plus Polar looks better IMO.

17 June 2018, 03:37 PM	#34
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,830	Black if going for the 42 size. White dials wear large. Too large at 42, unless you’re into that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 June 2018, 03:42 PM	#35
joespeed29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: CA Posts: 141	OP it would help if you posted pix of your actual watches so we could see how the proposed additions could compliment your collection.. ie. if you have all black dials, go polar if you want to diversify. if you have varied dials, go black as a solid go-to btw, selling your pelagos by any chance? :)

17 June 2018, 04:21 PM	#36
doozyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: DSSD Posts: 201	Polar gets my vote.

17 June 2018, 06:09 PM	#37
TheFuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 173	Come to the dark side!

17 June 2018, 09:20 PM	#40
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,139	I've owned both. You need to view them almost as two different watches... The White dial is better for legibility on an expedition. Pure and simple. But, as a daily wear it sometimes gets a bit much. The black dial is more a celebration of the original explorer two, floating hands etc. After a year of wearing both I kept the black. It's the better one for me. Try both on and see which you like.

17 June 2018, 09:21 PM	#41
MJ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 424	Polar

18 June 2018, 05:18 PM	#45
Icehockeyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Craig Location: Torquay UK Watch: Polar Explorer ii Posts: 745	I had the same choice to make recently. Always thought I wanted the black dial, that is u TIL I actually tried one on. Mind made up, the polar now sits on my wrist! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

18 June 2018, 05:19 PM	#46
Icehockeyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Craig Location: Torquay UK Watch: Polar Explorer ii Posts: 745	How do I edit a post? Until has come out as U TIL! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

18 June 2018, 06:55 PM	#48
hhtwaijri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 185	Tough choice. The black dial has beautiful contrast with the hour markers, but im not sure why the hands aren’t fully white gold, the tip closer to the center is black for some reason. Polar on the other hand has full black hands, but the hour markers doesnt provide much contrast. I would go polar, just because it speaks more as being an “Explorer”

18 June 2018, 07:26 PM	#49
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,678	Polar.

18 June 2018, 08:37 PM	#50
Rode Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Posts: 242	Polar white gets my vote

18 June 2018, 08:41 PM	#51
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	I’ve been down both roads but white is the one.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 June 2018, 02:25 AM	#53
evlkoala "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub Posts: 862	Polar gets my vote

19 June 2018, 02:30 AM	#54
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,527	I'd have to say Polar (that's what I have) But I think it's part of what sets the EXP II aside from most of the other models - I'd probably vote for white Daytona as well for the same reason.

19 June 2018, 03:03 AM	#56
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	Polar. That speedy is beautiful.

19 June 2018, 03:45 AM	#57
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	Black on grey today!!IMG_5644.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 June 2018, 04:14 AM	#58
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,191	polar!

19 June 2018, 06:42 AM	#59
Dynamite_Kid19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: US Posts: 286	The new version, polar. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

19 June 2018, 02:27 PM	#60
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,885	Black ! Or not, honestly, go try them. I thought I was getting the polar, it's easily the most photogenic of the two, but side by side, the black won out. "Balancing" my collection doesn't matter so much, I just want whatever watch I'm wearing at any moment, to look good, so with one exception, all my watches have black, or very dark dials.

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