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RMoreno · 2 May 2016, 09:41 PM

I'm looking to upgrade an I was wondering what your take is on color choice. I currently have black and wanted to go white but my instincts are telling me black is the better choice being this is going to be my only watch. What do you guys think?

Snow-Dweller · 2 May 2016, 09:53 PM

I have the white, but as an only watch I would probably go black. Either way, it's a great piece.

DandyAnt · 2 May 2016, 09:55 PM

Polar.

But both are great. You can't really make the wrong choice.

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Ruud Van Driver · 2 May 2016, 09:56 PM

No wrong answer but I prefer the white

superdog · 2 May 2016, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

No wrong answer but I prefer the white

Psmith · 2 May 2016, 10:33 PM

Both nice, but I have a slight preference for black.

KeithP · 2 May 2016, 10:58 PM

As an only, black no doubt.

Cru Jones · 2 May 2016, 11:10 PM

whether it's your only watch or one of a dozen, there is no "right" answer other than "buy what you like".

how old is your watch? service soon? you could flip the dial in that case, if you really want to change. probably less expensive than flipping.

JP500 · 2 May 2016, 11:10 PM

white

Alex Ks · 2 May 2016, 11:34 PM

go with the white. the lune/dial contrast is amazing.

m1911a1 · 2 May 2016, 11:40 PM

I'm extremely happy to have both.....but prior to buy the black, I was going to buy a second white one.

No wrong answer.....

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melons · 2 May 2016, 11:53 PM

Had the black, thought about a white. Traded it for a Blancpan.

AF_Rob · 2 May 2016, 11:55 PM

For legibility, definitely go for the white... The black looks a little more conservative since the contrast isn't as strong with the indices hands and dial. The white gold against the matte dial looks great.

vitalsignsrn · 3 May 2016, 12:22 AM

If you already have the black, keep the black. If you want a change, & are going to change it, then go for white. I like the white a lot. Plus, there are a lot more black dial references to choose from than white. You might decide to add a black dial again at some point. ;-)

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I went in planning to get white but after trying both on I went for black but white is very cool too.

Daytona88 · 3 May 2016, 12:59 AM

I personally love the polar but agree that if it is your one and only, black may be a better choice.

Wrist Watcher · 3 May 2016, 01:03 AM

I prefer the white, but if it was going to be my only watch then I might lean black. Black dials are usually more versatile IMO, but the white would be my choice since I already have the standard black SubC date.

kirksingleton · 3 May 2016, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonTC

I prefer the white, but if it was going to be my only watch then I might lean black. Black dials are usually more versatile IMO, but the white would be my choice since I already have the standard black SubC date.

my thoughts exactly!

floridaBMW · 3 May 2016, 01:17 AM

Tough decision, I prefer the white on the exp2.

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joejoe1225 · 3 May 2016, 01:18 AM

Both nice, but I have a slight preference for white.

Danny83 · 3 May 2016, 01:19 AM

I like the polar Explorer better

Tri-Tip · 3 May 2016, 01:25 AM

I went with White. I like the looks better and I already have a black-faced watch (Sub-C)

JLM3 · 3 May 2016, 01:49 AM

White

Solo118 · 3 May 2016, 01:52 AM

I had both versions, and was very happy with the black dial as it was a bit unique by having a matte finish.

SemperFi · 3 May 2016, 02:21 AM

White gets my vote.

travisb · 3 May 2016, 02:27 AM

I've owned both but if I were to get one again it would definitely be white. The dial really pops.

gtnator · 3 May 2016, 02:32 AM

They're both great looking watches. I think for me since I like all Rolex sport watches in general and have a few, I just love black dials. I think you have to love black dials if you love Rolex sport watches.

Having said that, even though I also think the black dial looks better than the white dial on the Explorer, if I were to add an Explorer to my collection, I would definitely get the white. Why? Because I don't have a white and it would be different. Now if this was to be my first and only Rolex, then black it would be. Just my thoughts.

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JayB · 3 May 2016, 02:42 AM

I'd go for white

Rogdogg · 3 May 2016, 02:45 AM

I prefer the white dial myself but would love to add the black some day

Nav01L · 3 May 2016, 03:39 AM

White is what I chose

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2 May 2016, 09:41 PM	#1
RMoreno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Rick Location: Miami FL Watch: 16570 Posts: 105	42mm Explorer II Black vs White I'm looking to upgrade an I was wondering what your take is on color choice. I currently have black and wanted to go white but my instincts are telling me black is the better choice being this is going to be my only watch. What do you guys think?

2 May 2016, 09:53 PM	#2
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I have the white, but as an only watch I would probably go black. Either way, it's a great piece. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

2 May 2016, 09:56 PM	#4
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	No wrong answer but I prefer the white __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 May 2016, 10:33 PM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Both nice, but I have a slight preference for black. __________________

2 May 2016, 09:55 PM	#3
DandyAnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 490	Polar. But both are great. You can't really make the wrong choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 May 2016, 10:58 PM	#7
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	As an only, black no doubt.

2 May 2016, 11:10 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	whether it's your only watch or one of a dozen, there is no "right" answer other than "buy what you like". how old is your watch? service soon? you could flip the dial in that case, if you really want to change. probably less expensive than flipping.

2 May 2016, 11:10 PM	#9
JP500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 221	white

2 May 2016, 11:34 PM	#10
Alex Ks "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 289	go with the white. the lune/dial contrast is amazing.

2 May 2016, 11:40 PM	#11
m1911a1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Maine, USA Watch: 42mm Explorer-II's Posts: 489	I'm extremely happy to have both.....but prior to buy the black, I was going to buy a second white one. No wrong answer.....

2 May 2016, 11:53 PM	#12
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	Had the black, thought about a white. Traded it for a Blancpan.

2 May 2016, 11:55 PM	#13
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,674	For legibility, definitely go for the white... The black looks a little more conservative since the contrast isn't as strong with the indices hands and dial. The white gold against the matte dial looks great.

3 May 2016, 12:22 AM	#14
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	If you already have the black, keep the black. If you want a change, & are going to change it, then go for white. I like the white a lot. Plus, there are a lot more black dial references to choose from than white. You might decide to add a black dial again at some point. ;-)

3 May 2016, 12:50 AM	#15
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	I went in planning to get white but after trying both on I went for black but white is very cool too.

3 May 2016, 12:59 AM	#16
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,622	I personally love the polar but agree that if it is your one and only, black may be a better choice.

3 May 2016, 01:03 AM	#17
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,447	I prefer the white, but if it was going to be my only watch then I might lean black. Black dials are usually more versatile IMO, but the white would be my choice since I already have the standard black SubC date.

3 May 2016, 01:17 AM	#19
floridaBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Watch: IWC 5454-07 Posts: 225	Tough decision, I prefer the white on the exp2. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 May 2016, 01:18 AM	#20
joejoe1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 1,928	Both nice, but I have a slight preference for white. __________________

3 May 2016, 01:19 AM	#21
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	I like the polar Explorer better

3 May 2016, 01:25 AM	#22
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	I went with White. I like the looks better and I already have a black-faced watch (Sub-C)

3 May 2016, 01:49 AM	#23
JLM3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	White

3 May 2016, 01:52 AM	#24
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	I had both versions, and was very happy with the black dial as it was a bit unique by having a matte finish.

3 May 2016, 02:21 AM	#25
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	White gets my vote.

3 May 2016, 02:27 AM	#26
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I've owned both but if I were to get one again it would definitely be white. The dial really pops.

3 May 2016, 02:32 AM	#27
gtnator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,084	42mm Explorer II Black vs White They're both great looking watches. I think for me since I like all Rolex sport watches in general and have a few, I just love black dials. I think you have to love black dials if you love Rolex sport watches. Having said that, even though I also think the black dial looks better than the white dial on the Explorer, if I were to add an Explorer to my collection, I would definitely get the white. Why? Because I don't have a white and it would be different. Now if this was to be my first and only Rolex, then black it would be. Just my thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 May 2016, 02:42 AM	#28
JayB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Watch: EXP, DJ, NF Posts: 710	I'd go for white

3 May 2016, 02:45 AM	#29
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I prefer the white dial myself but would love to add the black some day __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

3 May 2016, 03:39 AM	#30
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	White is what I chose Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

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