Finding a Rolex SS sport model in LA

[Rolexavidfan]

I’m here for my son’s college move in day and will be staying until next week.

I plan to window shop for a Rolex sports model in LA. I have my eye on a Exp 2 White.

Appreciate any recommended Rolex dealers in the LA area that may have said model and that you can refer to a visitor like myself?

Thanks in advance.

[Vivalas]

Good luck on your search, seems like everywhere is hard to find anything.

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

Good luck on your search, seems like everywhere is hard to find anything.

Thanks Vivalas! Just hoping to take a shot. Expectation managed. Thanks again!


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[closer]

Try Bhindi Jewelers in Artesia ask for Helal tell him Dan sent you. They always have the explorer 2.


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[Alex6340]

Originally Posted by closer

Try Bhindi Jewelers in Artesia ask for Helal tell him Dan sent you. They always have the explorer 2.


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Nice gesture !!


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[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by closer

Try Bhindi Jewelers in Artesia ask for Helal tell him Dan sent you. They always have the explorer 2.


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Thanks for the referral. I’ll do that. Plan to go to Bhindi Glendale as well. Keeping fingers crossed.


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[Jon2168]

Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

Thanks for the referral. I’ll do that. Plan to go to Bhindi Glendale as well. Keeping fingers crossed.


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Yes, I was at Bhindi in Glendale just on Wednesday and spotted the Exp2 White on display inside. Hope it will still be there waiting for you. Good Luck!!

Jon

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by Jon2168

Yes, I was at Bhindi in Glendale just on Wednesday and spotted the Exp2 White on display inside. Hope it will still be there waiting for you. Good Luck!!



Jon

Hi there! Was there shortly after lunch. Saw both Exp 2 Black and White. Spoke to the gorgeous sales lady and will make a decision very soon. I would say the Exp 2 Black was surprisingly nicer in person than the white.




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[Nocomment]

explorer 2 shouldnt be that hard to source, especially in white dial (black is a bit more popular i think but still not hard to come by)

[bmrisko]

Polar 216570 should be the easiest SS model to find in an AD case. Great choice and good luck with the search!

[Rolexavidfan]

Thanks Nocomment and bmrisko.

Funny that this is one model That is missing in my collection.

Hoping to land one soon.


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[Psijason]

Check out Morgans Jewelry. Pretty sure they have a white Exp 11. 310-375-4471. Not sure if Shirley is working today but she's really nice. Great store!!!

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by Psijason

Check out Morgans Jewelry. Pretty sure they have a white Exp 11. 310-375-4471. Not sure if Shirley is working today but she's really nice. Great store!!!

Thanks mate! I’ll try to arrange my schedule for the AD visit. Your tips are helpful!


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[Bobby T]

You can find SS Sport Rolex models everywhere in LA...the only problem is that they are already on someone's' wrist!!!!!

[phiberglass]

Polacheck's Jewelers in Calabasas is my go-to AD. Kind of out of the way, but worth the drive if you have the time. I find they often have a better selection than most of the ADs in LA proper, though it's hard to find anything SS these days. Give them a call and see what they have at least.

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by phiberglass

Polacheck's Jewelers in Calabasas is my go-to AD. Kind of out of the way, but worth the drive if you have the time. I find they often have a better selection than most of the ADs in LA proper, though it's hard to find anything SS these days. Give them a call and see what they have at least.

I’ll try that option, nothing is impossible... many thanks phiberglass!


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[kl07rph]

Try Hing Wa Lee in San Gabriel (if you happen to go that far east). Hope to see you post an "incoming" next!

[Rolexavidfan]

Just a follow through question:

Which one would you choose:

Exp 2 White
Exp 2 Black

I agree I should be happy to get either one but since it is available in both variant, just would like to get your opinion.

Thanks in advance.


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[Jon2168]

Glad you were able to find them. I guess the Black one maybe just came in a day or two ago? Or maybe I wasn't really paying attention since all I was looking for was the BLRO, BLNR or the Hulk.

As far color goes. My preference is the black one.

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by Jon2168

Glad you were able to find them. I guess the Black one maybe just came in a day or two ago? Or maybe I wasn't really paying attention since all I was looking for was the BLRO, BLNR or the Hulk.

As far color goes. My preference is the black one.

Yes, you’re correct. The black dial came in just very recently. I casually asked for a Black Sub and the lady said that they don’t have but they can look for one if I am interested. I didn’t bother to ask the hot models like BLNR, Daytona and Hulk anymore.

I really got smitten by the Exp 2 Black. I didn’t notice the phantom hand mentioned in the review until now. I’ll probably go for the Black one.


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[asiparks]

i was set on the Polar, looks gorgeous in photos, but side by side in real life, the black was an easy win. I just knew I’d wear it more often, whereas the Polar would have been an occasional watch.

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by asiparks

i was set on the Polar, looks gorgeous in photos, but side by side in real life, the black was an easy win. I just knew I’d wear it more often, whereas the Polar would have been an occasional watch.

I have many black dialed timepieces. And initially set to go white to add some varieties to my collection. After seeing both colors in person, I felt more attachment to the black one while the white one made it wear bigger on my tiny wrist. I’ll probably go for the black one.


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[Rashid.bk]

If you have black watches that satisfy your needs go for the white to change things up, add some variety.
Otherwise I like the black dial more and the ghost hands are a great touch to the original Explorer ll. When I was in the market for this watch, all the photos made me like the white, but when I saw them side by side in real life, I easily preferred the black satin dial. Variety be damned.

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

If you have black watches that satisfy your needs go for the white to change things up, add some variety.
Otherwise I like the black dial more and the ghost hands are a great touch to the original Explorer ll. When I was in the market for this watch, all the photos made me like the white, but when I saw them side by side in real life, I easily preferred the black satin dial. Variety be damned.

Same sentiments with you which I am feeling at the moment.


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[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

Same sentiments with you which I am feeling at the moment.


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Don't take too long, although not hot sellers they don't sit around too long.
Now lets get some wrist shots and congratulations going.
I still really like this watch. So many nice Rolex, can't buy them all.

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Don't take too long, although not hot sellers they don't sit around too long.

Now lets get some wrist shots and congratulations going.

I still really like this watch. So many nice Rolex, can't buy them all.

I’ll probably close the deal soon. I’ll definitely post some wrist shots.

To be honest, I really like the way Bhindi handled my queries. Very professional and no hard selling or the often quoted remarks that I would see posted here in this forum “get it now or it won’t be here tomorrow”. The sales lady even gave me her business card to ring her if I finally decide.




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[djyolky]

Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

I’ll probably close the deal soon. I’ll definitely post some wrist shots.

To be honest, I really like the way Bhindi handled my queries. Very professional and no hard selling or the often quoted remarks that I would see posted here in this forum “get it now or it won’t be here tomorrow”. The sales lady even gave me her business card to ring her if I finally decide.




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That's great you were treated well. Their other location in Cerritos feels like you're going into a boiler room situation. I'll never go back to that AD.

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[Rolexavidfan]

Many thanks my TRF friends for chiming in with the assistance and the PM/DM referrals to ADs in LA. A great community of like minded people so thanks again!

Many thanks also for your inputs on the dial color. I prefer Exp 2 Black.

I’ll keep you all posted on my final purchase decision and wrist shot, as always.


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[Nikrnic]

I tried on the black first and loved it, it's gorgeous but I stuck with my plan to go polar which now I'm glad I did because it works better with my collection plus the date and cyclops isn't in your face as much as it blends in well with the white dial. It instantly became my daily wearer.

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[Rolexavidfan]

Forgot to update you all but here it is... Polar white. The orange hand really pops on the polar dial and won the day!




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