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karmatp · 11 August 2012, 12:04 PM

and the winner was the Explorer II 42mm.

I have considered buying this watch for quite some time now, but I had to see the new DJ II's with the smooth bezels first in person. They are great watches but the Explorer II has been the main watch on my list for a long time, ever since they first made it to AD's.

I thought I was done with Rolex after my Sub C, I sold it because I was not a fan of the case and the shine of the ceramic insert. I sold it and purchased another 14060, my 3rd, I thought it was a keeper. I really don't even know how many Rolex sport watches I have owned over the years. I have owned multiple Subs, Sub Dates, a LV sub, a Sub C, both of the old Explorer II's, multiple GMT II's, a GV on and on.........I don't even want to start on other brands, the list goes on and on.

Now back to the new Explorer II's, I find them perfect. Perfect case design, perfect matte dial, perfect clasp, {I love how it is smaller than my old Sub C's clasp}, great lume, I love the hands, I love the orange, I love it.

This just might put a end to my nasty flipping habit, I hope anyway. I sold my Sub a week and a half ago, my one week old Omega AT 8500 this week and my IWC today. What else was a WIS to do, I had to run to my local AD and get a new watch.

I managed to get what I feel is the perfect fit, and with the half link hidden in the clasp, I can always easily flop it out when my wrist swells, awesome. I actually think I get a better fit from the Explorer II than my old Sub C. That clasp filled up the entire anterior part of my wrist, I found it uncomfortable.

I considered buying a used one to save a few hundred bucks, but I want my name on the papers. For some reason, buying from a AD with my name on the papers is the complete experience, it is important to me for some reason. When someone else's name is on the papers, the watch just never feels like it is mine, and it gives me another reason in my silly head to flip. I also like that my AD sends me a appraisal, makes it easy and quick to insure.

Anyway, some quick pics of my newest, and probably my last watch purchase. I am very content with this watch and I hope it lasts a lifetime, I am tired of buying and selling all the time.

Introducing the best modern day Rolex on the market.

mfer · 11 August 2012, 12:07 PM

Looks great on your Trevor! Hope it is the keeper!!!!

roadcarver · 11 August 2012, 12:11 PM

Looks awesome!

ssmui · 11 August 2012, 12:27 PM

I am also looking to purchase this as my next acquisition. But I am into the white dial.

Trouble15 · 11 August 2012, 12:29 PM

Great decision!

Sam Philip · 11 August 2012, 12:32 PM

Congrats!

Mickey® · 11 August 2012, 12:36 PM

Looks great. Makes me want a black one instead of the white one that I have been eyeing...

TimeOnHand · 11 August 2012, 12:37 PM

Well done! Looks great on you mate!

kh1970 · 11 August 2012, 12:39 PM

Congrats!

AmbSteve · 11 August 2012, 12:41 PM

Congrats and it sure is an amazing piece! My AD out here had both the black and white dial versions on display and while I went with the white, they both looked amazing on display.

Lol-x · 11 August 2012, 12:42 PM

Congrats

I love those maxi hands, they make the dial extremely legible

Bruce123 · 11 August 2012, 01:01 PM

Looks great! Congrats.

MortgageGuy · 11 August 2012, 01:27 PM

Very nicely done, just sold mine a few weeks back

Psmith · 11 August 2012, 02:16 PM

Congrats Trevor

Rolex Freak · 11 August 2012, 02:22 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club.

dcash0615 · 11 August 2012, 02:22 PM

Very nice. Congrats. Enjoy

A.J.R. · 11 August 2012, 02:26 PM

Great choice Trevor!

Hairdude1 · 11 August 2012, 03:05 PM

Congrats! Looks great!

Z-Sub · 11 August 2012, 04:07 PM

Great catch there!

nishant · 11 August 2012, 04:13 PM

Looks fantastic on ur wrist .. Congratulations

TSW · 11 August 2012, 04:14 PM

Congrats!

dalip · 11 August 2012, 04:44 PM

Stunner...I agree Trevor. The Exp II 42 is a superb release. The dimensions are perfect and it sits so well on the wrist. Enjoy

andyol1966 · 11 August 2012, 04:59 PM

Looks great on your wrist. Size is perfect. I went for white to contrast my sub, but black is a stunner! Congrats on a beautiful modern classic

dosei · 11 August 2012, 05:27 PM

Looks like a perfect fit. Congrats!

Andad · 11 August 2012, 05:31 PM

Nice one Trev.

Good to see you moved up the 3185 - 86 - 87 scale.

Remember it's only a spring.

mjclark32 · 11 August 2012, 06:19 PM

Looks beautiful, congrats!

scarlet knight · 11 August 2012, 06:54 PM

Congrats! I went with polar, but no complaints about the black.

Puffy · 11 August 2012, 07:25 PM

i regret selling mine... almost.. think i'll buy one again..

congrats on a fine piece!!

SeaDweller50 · 11 August 2012, 10:03 PM

I regret selling mine too. Back in Black, awesome choice.

Quote[I can always easily flop it out when my wrist swells] so glad you wrote wrist and not something else..

karmatp · 11 August 2012, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the replies!

Confession time....... I had a horrible night sleep because I kept waking up to look at the lume on my nightstand, is that pathetic or what.

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice one Trev.

Good to see you moved up the 3185 - 86 - 87 scale.

Remember it's only a spring.

You are always good for a laugh Eddie.

By the way, mine has the 3287, there was one made so mine is a true collectors piece.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexplorerII

I regret selling mine too. Back in Black, awesome choice.

Quote[I can always easily flop it out when my wrist swells] so glad you wrote wrist and not something else..

Too funny, I see were that could have gone.

11 August 2012, 12:04 PM	#1
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I made a decision........ and the winner was the Explorer II 42mm. I have considered buying this watch for quite some time now, but I had to see the new DJ II's with the smooth bezels first in person. They are great watches but the Explorer II has been the main watch on my list for a long time, ever since they first made it to AD's. I thought I was done with Rolex after my Sub C, I sold it because I was not a fan of the case and the shine of the ceramic insert. I sold it and purchased another 14060, my 3rd, I thought it was a keeper. I really don't even know how many Rolex sport watches I have owned over the years. I have owned multiple Subs, Sub Dates, a LV sub, a Sub C, both of the old Explorer II's, multiple GMT II's, a GV on and on.........I don't even want to start on other brands, the list goes on and on. Now back to the new Explorer II's, I find them perfect. Perfect case design, perfect matte dial, perfect clasp, {I love how it is smaller than my old Sub C's clasp}, great lume, I love the hands, I love the orange, I love it. This just might put a end to my nasty flipping habit, I hope anyway. I sold my Sub a week and a half ago, my one week old Omega AT 8500 this week and my IWC today. What else was a WIS to do, I had to run to my local AD and get a new watch. I managed to get what I feel is the perfect fit, and with the half link hidden in the clasp, I can always easily flop it out when my wrist swells, awesome. I actually think I get a better fit from the Explorer II than my old Sub C. That clasp filled up the entire anterior part of my wrist, I found it uncomfortable. I considered buying a used one to save a few hundred bucks, but I want my name on the papers. For some reason, buying from a AD with my name on the papers is the complete experience, it is important to me for some reason. When someone else's name is on the papers, the watch just never feels like it is mine, and it gives me another reason in my silly head to flip. I also like that my AD sends me a appraisal, makes it easy and quick to insure. Anyway, some quick pics of my newest, and probably my last watch purchase. I am very content with this watch and I hope it lasts a lifetime, I am tired of buying and selling all the time. Introducing the best modern day Rolex on the market. __________________ My grails:

11 August 2012, 12:07 PM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Looks great on your Trevor! Hope it is the keeper!!!! __________________ member#3242

11 August 2012, 12:11 PM	#3
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Looks awesome! __________________ I'm just a cook...

11 August 2012, 12:37 PM	#8
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Well done! Looks great on you mate! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

11 August 2012, 12:41 PM	#10
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	Congrats and it sure is an amazing piece! My AD out here had both the black and white dial versions on display and while I went with the white, they both looked amazing on display. __________________

11 August 2012, 12:27 PM	#4
ssmui "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79	I am also looking to purchase this as my next acquisition. But I am into the white dial.

11 August 2012, 12:29 PM	#5
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Great decision!

11 August 2012, 12:32 PM	#6
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!

11 August 2012, 12:36 PM	#7
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Looks great. Makes me want a black one instead of the white one that I have been eyeing...

11 August 2012, 12:39 PM	#9
kh1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Kyle Location: Virginia Watch: Changes often Posts: 266	Congrats!

11 August 2012, 12:42 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Congrats I love those maxi hands, they make the dial extremely legible __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 August 2012, 01:01 PM	#12
Bruce123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 54	Looks great! Congrats.

11 August 2012, 01:27 PM	#13
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Very nicely done, just sold mine a few weeks back __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

11 August 2012, 02:16 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats Trevor __________________

11 August 2012, 02:22 PM	#15
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Congrats and welcome to the club.

11 August 2012, 02:22 PM	#16
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,395	Very nice. Congrats. Enjoy

11 August 2012, 02:26 PM	#17
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Great choice Trevor! __________________

11 August 2012, 03:05 PM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! Looks great!

11 August 2012, 04:07 PM	#19
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Great catch there! __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

11 August 2012, 04:13 PM	#20
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	Looks fantastic on ur wrist .. Congratulations

11 August 2012, 04:14 PM	#21
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 August 2012, 04:44 PM	#22
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Stunner...I agree Trevor. The Exp II 42 is a superb release. The dimensions are perfect and it sits so well on the wrist. Enjoy

11 August 2012, 04:59 PM	#23
andyol1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: East Midlands, UK Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 1,074	Looks great on your wrist. Size is perfect. I went for white to contrast my sub, but black is a stunner! Congrats on a beautiful modern classic

11 August 2012, 05:27 PM	#24
dosei "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: SF, CA, USA Watch: A few Posts: 712	Looks like a perfect fit. Congrats!

11 August 2012, 05:31 PM	#25
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Nice one Trev. Good to see you moved up the 3185 - 86 - 87 scale. Remember it's only a spring. __________________ E

11 August 2012, 06:19 PM	#26
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks beautiful, congrats! __________________

11 August 2012, 06:54 PM	#27
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Congrats! I went with polar, but no complaints about the black.

11 August 2012, 07:25 PM	#28
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i regret selling mine... almost.. think i'll buy one again.. congrats on a fine piece!! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

11 August 2012, 10:03 PM	#29
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I regret selling mine too. Back in Black, awesome choice. Quote[I can always easily flop it out when my wrist swells] so glad you wrote wrist and not something else..

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