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MYK · 24 November 2012, 04:47 AM

I have decided on the 216570 Explorer II but I can't decide on color. I love the white one and prefer it over the black but I already have a white 16520 Daytona. Wouldn't having two white (out of a collection of two) Rolex watches an overkill?

I can't flip the daytona because of the sentimental value and swapping the dial with a correct one would cost a lot.

So, should I buy the white explorer and stay with 2 white watches, perhaps buying a third in the future, or should I buy black which I also like a lot and it reminds me of the original explorer 2, and add a little diversity?

Zed Homme · 24 November 2012, 04:55 AM

I prefer the white as you do but understand your concern. How about a gmt2c till you add a third? I wouldn't get the black expy if I were you because the presence of the white version will eat at you.

FremStar · 24 November 2012, 04:59 AM

You love the white so get that one, for me the choice was simple!

Good luck!

beshannon · 24 November 2012, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MYK

I love the white one and prefer it over the black

You already answered your own question

MYK · 24 November 2012, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

You love the white so get that one, for me the choice was simple!

Good luck!

That's a plus one for the black one :)

FremStar · 24 November 2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MYK

That's a plus one for the black one :)

;-)

Tough choice... Don't fret, go get some rest, dream about your deciscion and make your dreams come true when you visit your AD regardless of what color dial or what we say here on TRF... Just be sure to come back and post an incoming thread of some sort so I can

Be well!

watchstuff · 24 November 2012, 05:06 AM

think it depends on what you are planning to wear it with, the black dial may fit nicely with a dark suit and be more incognito, the white dial does have more presence.
ideally have both!

TSW · 24 November 2012, 06:53 AM

Black

nauticajoe · 24 November 2012, 07:09 AM

Seems you like the white......go for it!

Redmy · 24 November 2012, 07:14 AM

blk

OMEGARUS · 24 November 2012, 07:16 AM

Blk!

superdog · 24 November 2012, 08:07 AM

Black, based on ur Daytona. But ultimately I prefer the white.

If it were me, black Daytona and white explorer.

WhatTheDeuce · 24 November 2012, 08:13 AM

No rules in watch collecting! Get the white if you like that better and get a black dial watch in the future.

Good luck with your decision (can't really go wrong either way).

ND10 · 24 November 2012, 08:32 AM

The ex42 stands out in white for me. I'm having the reverse problem. White or Black Daytona?

jauri · 24 November 2012, 08:37 AM

go for the white!

Time Exposure · 24 November 2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MYK

I have decided on the 216570 Explorer II but I can't decide on color. I love the white one and prefer it over the black but I already have a white 16520 Daytona. Wouldn't having two white (out of a collection of two) Rolex watches an overkill?

Not overkill.

If (unlike me) you know you'll actually wear the EXPII while having a Daytona sitting at home, then I strongly urge you to go with the watch you already stated you prefer: Polar!

There have been times I felt a black-dial watch would go better with what I was wearing, but a white-dial watch goes with everything just like a black-dial watch does.

And, since you can wear another watch while letting your Daytona sit at home (sorry, I'm personally having difficulty wearing anything but my Daytona right now, despite having three other wonderful Rolex examples from which to choose), you will undoubtedly add a black-dial Rolex as number three. My choice for your #3 is the Sub no-date, since you didn't ask :)

impalass · 24 November 2012, 09:17 AM

If you prefir the Polar go for it. Who cares how many white dials you own, your opinion is the only one that matters.

GEO_79 · 24 November 2012, 09:22 AM

go for the white one;it's beautiful

Art 1 · 24 November 2012, 09:24 AM

Black, I would think.

ChrashM · 24 November 2012, 09:30 AM

Black was my choice for both. I have never felt compelled to choose color based on what I already own. Get whatever you prefer most and don't look back.

subtona · 24 November 2012, 09:35 AM

When I tried both on, I instantly was drawn to the white.

I also had a white daytona, but in that watch I think I would have preferred the black.

But I also agree that I would feel uncertain about 2 white watches.

jay1988 · 24 November 2012, 09:36 AM

Who said you need to have a mix of dial colours ?

Don't get me wrong it would be nicee but choosing a watch you don't like as much just to add variety is not very nice at all ...

MYK · 24 November 2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jay1988

Who said you need to have a mix of dial colours ?

Don't get me wrong it would be nicee but choosing a watch you don't like as much just to add variety is not very nice at all ...

Oh no I love the black as well! Really like it and prefer it over the SubC. I just like the white a little more. Now that I have went through a lot of photos, especially some Vader pics of the black, I'm loving it more!

FremStar · 24 November 2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MYK

Oh no I love the black as well! Really like it and prefer it over the SubC. I just like the white a little more. Now that I have went through a lot of photos, especially some Vader pics of the black, I'm loving it more!

In that case, allow me to completely push you over the edge!

john333 · 24 November 2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

In that case, allow me to completely push you over the edge!

Did someone call for back up???

zeuloa · 24 November 2012, 10:10 AM

Go with white if that's what you like best. You'll enjoy it more!

MYK · 24 November 2012, 10:22 AM

Okay, now I'm sold! I'm going black and will update this post tomorrow! :)

Thanks,

FremStar · 24 November 2012, 10:31 AM

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Did someone call for back up???

My main man John!!! Our work is done here buddy! See below!!!!

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Originally Posted by MYK

Okay, now I'm sold! I'm going black and will update this post tomorrow! :)

Thanks,

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Another vote for black!

AK797 · 24 November 2012, 10:29 AM

I know what youre worried about, once you go black...

MYK · 24 November 2012, 10:32 AM

Another vote for black!

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24 November 2012, 04:47 AM	#1
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Black or White 42mm EX for white Daytona owner? I have decided on the 216570 Explorer II but I can't decide on color. I love the white one and prefer it over the black but I already have a white 16520 Daytona. Wouldn't having two white (out of a collection of two) Rolex watches an overkill? I can't flip the daytona because of the sentimental value and swapping the dial with a correct one would cost a lot. So, should I buy the white explorer and stay with 2 white watches, perhaps buying a third in the future, or should I buy black which I also like a lot and it reminds me of the original explorer 2, and add a little diversity?

24 November 2012, 06:53 AM	#8
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Black __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

24 November 2012, 08:07 AM	#12
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Black, based on ur Daytona. But ultimately I prefer the white. If it were me, black Daytona and white explorer. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

24 November 2012, 08:13 AM	#13
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	No rules in watch collecting! Get the white if you like that better and get a black dial watch in the future. Good luck with your decision (can't really go wrong either way). __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

24 November 2012, 04:55 AM	#2
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I prefer the white as you do but understand your concern. How about a gmt2c till you add a third? I wouldn't get the black expy if I were you because the presence of the white version will eat at you.

24 November 2012, 04:59 AM	#3
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	You love the white so get that one, for me the choice was simple! Good luck! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

24 November 2012, 05:06 AM	#7
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	think it depends on what you are planning to wear it with, the black dial may fit nicely with a dark suit and be more incognito, the white dial does have more presence. ideally have both!

24 November 2012, 07:09 AM	#9
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Seems you like the white......go for it!

24 November 2012, 07:14 AM	#10
Redmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SF Posts: 242	blk

24 November 2012, 07:16 AM	#11
OMEGARUS Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USSSSA Posts: 10	Blk!

24 November 2012, 08:32 AM	#14
ND10 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC, Daytona Posts: 588	The ex42 stands out in white for me. I'm having the reverse problem. White or Black Daytona?

24 November 2012, 08:37 AM	#15
jauri "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jauri Location: USA Posts: 155	go for the white!

24 November 2012, 09:17 AM	#17
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	If you prefir the Polar go for it. Who cares how many white dials you own, your opinion is the only one that matters.

24 November 2012, 09:22 AM	#18
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	go for the white one;it's beautiful

24 November 2012, 09:24 AM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Black, I would think.

24 November 2012, 09:30 AM	#20
ChrashM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: Daytona SS, Exp42 Posts: 98	Black was my choice for both. I have never felt compelled to choose color based on what I already own. Get whatever you prefer most and don't look back.

24 November 2012, 09:35 AM	#21
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	When I tried both on, I instantly was drawn to the white. I also had a white daytona, but in that watch I think I would have preferred the black. But I also agree that I would feel uncertain about 2 white watches. __________________

24 November 2012, 09:36 AM	#22
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	Who said you need to have a mix of dial colours ? Don't get me wrong it would be nicee but choosing a watch you don't like as much just to add variety is not very nice at all ...

24 November 2012, 10:10 AM	#26
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Go with white if that's what you like best. You'll enjoy it more!

24 November 2012, 10:22 AM	#27
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Okay, now I'm sold! I'm going black and will update this post tomorrow! :) Thanks,

24 November 2012, 10:29 AM	#29
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I know what youre worried about, once you go black...

24 November 2012, 10:32 AM	#30
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Another vote for black!

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