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JJ Irani · 24 June 2007, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

Without telling us the price you paid JJ, did haggling get you anything off RRP?

Expressed as a percentage? Just curious.

Are you going to keep the GMT hand set on local NZ time?

Congrats by the way.

Steve

Percentage wise, fairly good. Way off the list price....a very good deal indeed!!

And, yes, the RED hand will always be set to local time!!

JJ Irani · 24 June 2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by keltzar

bsblau, JJ ...
Just where are all the ADs in Auckland? I was in Auckland for a week in late May and I never saw one.... up and down Queens st, viaduct harbour ...
Ponsonby ..even Newmarket, and I never saw an AD ..
nor did I see any in the other big cities this trip i.e. Hamilton, Palmerston North, Gibsourne, Napier (skipped wellie).

but then, at that time I was more of an Omega fan...
and I did see a few.

At some point... I would also be curious to know if the prices in NZ really are the best in the world.

There are only TWO ADs in Auckland - one on 125 Queen Street in downtown Auckland....and the other is Partridge Jewellers on 197 Broadway, Newmarket!!

JJ Irani · 24 June 2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by STB

.....

Why?

JJ Irani · 24 June 2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Congratulations, JJ. I was pulling for the DJ, as you know, but the Explorer is an excellent choice! Great photos of the watch, but where are the pics of the AD you babbled on about?

Well, Allan, I was seriously tossing up between the two....but in the end, that damn SIZE factor did really matter. I somehow don't think I could live too long with the 36 mm....knowing myself all too well!!

KJacques · 24 June 2007, 06:14 AM

The new Explorer with that white face looks very elegant and the bezel certainly sets it apart from the other sports Rolex. It's a good counterpart to the blue sub. (Which is still one of the best looking Rolex, I think)

bsblau · 24 June 2007, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by keltzar

bsblau, JJ ...
Just where are all the ADs in Auckland? I was in Auckland for a week in late May and I never saw one.... up and down Queens st, viaduct harbour ...
Ponsonby ..even Newmarket, and I never saw an AD ..
nor did I see any in the other big cities this trip i.e. Hamilton, Palmerston North, Gibsourne, Napier (skipped wellie).

but then, at that time I was more of an Omega fan...
and I did see a few.

At some point... I would also be curious to know if the prices in NZ really are the best in the world.

AKL AD - newmarket - smack on broadway. shop name "Par*"
AKL AD - city - on queen street. shop name "Man*"
WGTN AD - city - on lambton quay. "Par*"

Pre-loved shop:
AKL - ponsonby road - antique shop shop name - "Lord P*"
AKL - city - queen street - in queens arcade - "Pendul*"

JJ Irani · 24 June 2007, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bsblau

AKL AD - newmarket - smack on broadway. shop name "Par*"
AKL AD - city - on queen street. shop name "Man*"
WGTN AD - city - on lambton quay. "Par*"

Pre-loved shop:
AKL - ponsonby road - antique shop shop name - "Lord P*"
AKL - city - queen street - in queens arcade - "Pendul*"

And it would be nice if you would introduce yourself, Kiwi mate!! I don't think we've met!!

Prince · 24 June 2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, Allan, I was seriously tossing up between the two....but in the end, that damn SIZE factor did really matter. I somehow don't think I could live too long with the 36 mm....knowing myself all too well!!

Fair enough, my friend. But what about photos of the Ad you thought you would explore??? We want pics!!!

mailman · 24 June 2007, 09:22 PM

Congrats and enjoy it in good health for as long as you have it pal

JJ Irani · 25 June 2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Congrats and enjoy it in good health for as long as you have it pal

Thanks, Paulie!!

Alex Stylianou · 25 June 2007, 05:05 AM

Good On You Mate !!

Steven79 · 25 June 2007, 06:17 AM

Congrats JJ! Beautiful watch!!!!!!

MotoLiam · 25 June 2007, 08:38 AM

Congrats JJ! I really like the Exp's, and one of these days I hope to pick one up (even more hopefully, a cream dial or better yet, a fat 24 handed one!) - but if push comes to shove, and something just forces me to buy one, you can bet on it being a whiteface like yours :)

tonelar · 25 June 2007, 09:01 AM

nice going.. more white explorers!

great watch JJ...

richbrowne · 25 June 2007, 09:29 AM

Hi JJ,

Looking at the cracking pictures of your new Explorer II I notice that the crown wheel is quite a bit thinner than on other Rolex watches. Is this just to give the crown a new look or is it a specific design feature?

Apologies if this has been asked before.

nudie · 25 June 2007, 11:26 AM

Very nice. Congrats.

Fiwi · 25 June 2007, 01:13 PM

Been gone for a while and decided to check in and imagine my surprise! Congratulations, JJ on a fine acquisition! Wear it in good health. Glad to see you're back in the game!

JJ Irani · 25 June 2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by richbrowne

Hi JJ,

Looking at the cracking pictures of your new Explorer II I notice that the crown wheel is quite a bit thinner than on other Rolex watches. Is this just to give the crown a new look or is it a specific design feature?

Apologies if this has been asked before.

Hi Richard,

That's the TWINLOCK crown on the Exp-II making the watch waterproof to 100 m.

Quite small as compared with the TRIPLOCK crown of the Sub waterproof to 300 m!!

charles · 25 June 2007, 11:50 PM

Very nice! One of my faves...I debated that one and the Omega Bond GMT. Congrats, wear in good health!

GerardoG · 26 June 2007, 12:20 AM

WOW! I just go away for a weekend and the 'I have lost the Rolex love' man falls for a WD EXP II....all I can say is CONGRATULATIONS! It is a wonderful watch (happy to know you are 'back'!)

keltzar · 26 June 2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bsblau

AKL AD - newmarket - smack on broadway. shop name "Par*"
AKL AD - city - on queen street. shop name "Man*"
WGTN AD - city - on lambton quay. "Par*"

Pre-loved shop:
AKL - ponsonby road - antique shop shop name - "Lord P*"
AKL - city - queen street - in queens arcade - "Pendul*"

Thanks both for the lead. I've filed it away for my next trip... but it won't be for 2-3 years I guess.

JJ Irani · 26 June 2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

WOW! I just go away for a weekend and the 'I have lost the Rolex love' man falls for a WD EXP II....all I can say is CONGRATULATIONS! It is a wonderful watch (happy to know you are 'back'!)

LOL! Thanks, Gerardo....hope you had a good trip!!

GerardoG · 26 June 2007, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

LOL! Thanks, Gerardo....hope you had a good trip!!

Thank you. It was about 10 minutes away from here, but a much needed 'break'

Solo118 · 26 June 2007, 05:56 AM

JJ congrats on the new purchase, That is quite a beauty!

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 June 2007, 05:59 AM

Nice and WHITE!

As a sheep

richbrowne · 27 June 2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Richard,

That's the TWINLOCK crown on the Exp-II making the watch waterproof to 100 m.

Quite small as compared with the TRIPLOCK crown of the Sub waterproof to 300 m!!

Thanks JJ. Interesting, you would have thought that it would have been just as easy for Rolex to implement the Triplock mechanism, taking into account that it should be easier and cheaper to manufacture one type of crown tube.

For interests sake, what is the third level of protection offered by the Triplock over the Twinlock?

Great pics by the way!

Uncle-AJ · 27 June 2007, 01:51 AM

JJ,

When are you going to stop buying these fakes?

JJ Irani · 27 June 2007, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

JJ,

When are you going to stop buying these fakes?

Say what you like, Adrian....you'll still be a gentleman tosser in my books!!

JJ Irani · 27 June 2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by richbrowne

Thanks JJ. Interesting, you would have thought that it would have been just as easy for Rolex to implement the Triplock mechanism, taking into account that it should be easier and cheaper to manufacture one type of crown tube.

For interests sake, what is the third level of protection offered by the Triplock over the Twinlock?

Great pics by the way!

Richard,

The TRIPLOCK crown has the additional 'O'-ring protective seal around the stem. You can see this when you unscrew the crown....and is indicated by THREE dots under the crown. The TWINLOCK has just a small dash under the crown.

richbrowne · 27 June 2007, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Richard,

The TRIPLOCK crown has the additional 'O'-ring protective seal around the stem. You can see this when you unscrew the crown....and is indicated by THREE dots under the crown. The TWINLOCK has just a small dash under the crown.

Thanks JJ. Enjoy the new Rolex.

24 June 2007, 09:22 PM	#69
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Congrats and enjoy it in good health for as long as you have it pal __________________ JJ

25 June 2007, 09:01 AM	#74
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,367	nice going.. more white explorers! great watch JJ... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

25 June 2007, 01:13 PM	#77
Fiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Melissa Location: Bahamas Watch: Ladies SS/Plat YM Posts: 277	Been gone for a while and decided to check in and imagine my surprise! Congratulations, JJ on a fine acquisition! Wear it in good health. Glad to see you're back in the game! __________________

26 June 2007, 05:59 AM	#85
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice and WHITE! As a sheep __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 June 2007, 01:51 AM	#87
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	JJ, When are you going to stop buying these fakes? __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

24 June 2007, 06:14 AM	#65
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	The new Explorer with that white face looks very elegant and the bezel certainly sets it apart from the other sports Rolex. It's a good counterpart to the blue sub. (Which is still one of the best looking Rolex, I think)

25 June 2007, 05:05 AM	#71
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Good On You Mate !!

25 June 2007, 06:17 AM	#72
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	Congrats JJ! Beautiful watch!!!!!!

25 June 2007, 08:38 AM	#73
MotoLiam Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worldwide Posts: 150	Congrats JJ! I really like the Exp's, and one of these days I hope to pick one up (even more hopefully, a cream dial or better yet, a fat 24 handed one!) - but if push comes to shove, and something just forces me to buy one, you can bet on it being a whiteface like yours :)

25 June 2007, 09:29 AM	#75
richbrowne "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: Wiltshire, UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 106	Hi JJ, Looking at the cracking pictures of your new Explorer II I notice that the crown wheel is quite a bit thinner than on other Rolex watches. Is this just to give the crown a new look or is it a specific design feature? Apologies if this has been asked before.

25 June 2007, 11:26 AM	#76
nudie Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: China Posts: 94	Very nice. Congrats.

25 June 2007, 11:50 PM	#79
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	Very nice! One of my faves...I debated that one and the Omega Bond GMT. Congrats, wear in good health!

26 June 2007, 12:20 AM	#80
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	WOW! I just go away for a weekend and the 'I have lost the Rolex love' man falls for a WD EXP II....all I can say is CONGRATULATIONS! It is a wonderful watch (happy to know you are 'back'!)

26 June 2007, 05:56 AM	#84
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	JJ congrats on the new purchase, That is quite a beauty!

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