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Romi · 14 March 2009, 09:38 AM

I finally had the courage to change the band myself. I used the Bergeon 1.00 mm screw driver to loose the pins. With a little patience I actually was able to switch the band in 3 min. I taped the lugs with electrical tape which provided the protection from me of making any scratches. The leather band is ordinary Hersch Traveler. The black leather makes the steel bezel stand out more and gives the watch a completely different look.

It also makes the watch even lighter than it was. I can barely feel the watch that is on my wrist. Does somebody know either the DJ leather band or the Daytona leather band can fit the lugs of Exp II?

Lisa · 14 March 2009, 09:41 AM

I like that! Very sharp. I have an Expy II white face and have three leather bands to go with it - one's black and red, one's black and one's tan. They all give the watch a distinct look and in my case, allowed them to fit my skinny wrists without having to remove a permanent link.

kcmo · 14 March 2009, 09:45 AM

Cool! Nice change.

mretzloff · 14 March 2009, 09:46 AM

It looks great. I like how the dial and band complement each other.

Good choice

gaopa · 14 March 2009, 09:48 AM

Sorry, the strap just does not look right to me on the EXP II. This is how mine looks and I really like this timeless look. Cheers! Bill P.

housemad · 14 March 2009, 10:57 AM

Very nice result!!!

chriseskew24 · 14 March 2009, 10:58 AM

Looks good to me.

housemad · 14 March 2009, 10:58 AM

Personnaly always prefere the white exp II than the black one...but forced to admit its very nice on black leather strap!

AIKO · 14 March 2009, 11:00 AM

I think it looks good on the black EXP II, but I think it would not come off on the white version.

hflee55 · 14 March 2009, 11:12 AM

sorry...not my cup of tea. but what matters is YOU like it and not what i think.

kyle L · 14 March 2009, 11:36 AM

YES!!!! I love straps on the Explorer line. Carbon goes good with the explorer I, but leather is perfect for the Explorer II.

jm433 · 14 March 2009, 11:54 AM

It's funny, when I saw the title of the post, I thought I'd like the look but I'm a little lookwarm to it. I like the oyster bracelet better. I do like the way the black strap brings out the numbering on the bezel though. It's always nice to be able to switch things up. I have my omega SMP on a black rubber strap now.

Romi · 14 March 2009, 11:57 AM

I don't think the leather band is better looking than the original bracelet. It does give the watch a different look, and not a bad one, either. It is nice to have options. Plus, it is so easy to switch them back and forth.

Romi · 14 March 2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

YES!!!! I love straps on the Explorer line. Carbon goes good with the explorer I, but leather is perfect for the Explorer II.

I always like the Exp I. It has many good characters - simplicity, elegance and sportiness - all in one. Wish someday I will be able to get one. I already have a pair of carbon straps waiting for it.

txbikerdude · 14 March 2009, 11:52 AM

i like the SS band better.... but just my opinion

JPersat · 14 March 2009, 11:55 AM

The black leather band looks really good on the black face Explorer II, and I agree with everyone else, SS band on the white face Explorer II

kyle L · 14 March 2009, 11:59 AM

I prefer leather/carbon on watches, sometimes its nice to have a nice fresh new look.

kyle L · 14 March 2009, 12:08 PM

It'll be worth the wait.

Nica64 · 14 March 2009, 12:11 PM

Looks sharp!! what matters is what you like...... to me it looks great!!

Romi · 14 March 2009, 12:17 PM

Thanks for all responses. I personally like the look very much. I wonder if any of the Rolex leather bands which have a metal end link can fit into EXP II.

Tools · 14 March 2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romi

Thanks for all responses. I personally like the look very much. I wonder if any of the Rolex leather bands which have a metal end link can fit into EXP II.

The Daytona, which has a leather strap, also has an integral metal endpiece that is fitted into the case, under the Bezel, so, no, that end-piece will not fit your EXP II.

Any 20mm Leather strap will fit.. Look into the Hirsch Leonardo series which has a curved end that fits up against the case.... It looks sharp...

Romi · 14 March 2009, 12:53 PM

Thanks for your info, Larry. How about the leather bands on the DJ models? Will they fit?

swish77 · 15 March 2009, 02:12 AM

Other than the stainless steel band, a black NATO or Zulu strap looks the best on the black-face Explorer II, IMHO. When I get tired of the metal strap on mine, I slip it onto the black nylon strap, and it looks fantastic. It really enhances its feel as a tool watch and gives it a military look.

vapalux · 15 March 2009, 04:26 AM

I really like the look. Very nice and a leather strap makes all the difference. I have a DJ with a leather strap and love it. It makes a difference, not only in looks but weight. I bought a jubilee to put on it but like the leather at the moment.

As a matter of interest saying it would only work with a black dial. The DJ has a black leather strap with a white dial with gold batons and gold fluted bezel and I like it! In fact that is why it has stayed without the jubilee.

Si

Warnsboy · 28 February 2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romi

Thanks for all responses. I personally like the look very much. I wonder if any of the Rolex leather bands which have a metal end link can fit into EXP II.

I have a Tudor Chrono with leather band and endlinks. The tudor has a second set of holes in the lugs to accomodated either the stainless band or the leather with endlink. Don't know if the Daytona is similar.

johnliley · 28 February 2010, 07:58 AM

JL

postiff · 14 March 2009, 01:31 PM

White looks good on steel

That Black dial looks great with the black leather.

Lion · 14 March 2009, 01:41 PM

I think the leather band on the Explorer looks really good. I'm sure it's a nice change of pace!!!

train-time · 14 March 2009, 01:54 PM

Black leather on black dial looks great!

Lisa · 14 March 2009, 02:23 PM

Okay, guys. Most of you will HATE this look. But I'm female and figured I could get away with it. (That said, a few of the gals here don't like it, either!)

14 March 2009, 09:38 AM	#1
Romi Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 245	Exp II on leather band - your thought... I finally had the courage to change the band myself. I used the Bergeon 1.00 mm screw driver to loose the pins. With a little patience I actually was able to switch the band in 3 min. I taped the lugs with electrical tape which provided the protection from me of making any scratches. The leather band is ordinary Hersch Traveler. The black leather makes the steel bezel stand out more and gives the watch a completely different look. It also makes the watch even lighter than it was. I can barely feel the watch that is on my wrist. Does somebody know either the DJ leather band or the Daytona leather band can fit the lugs of Exp II? Attached Images

14 March 2009, 09:46 AM	#4
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	It looks great. I like how the dial and band complement each other. Good choice __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

14 March 2009, 09:48 AM	#5
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Sorry, the strap just does not look right to me on the EXP II. This is how mine looks and I really like this timeless look. Cheers! Bill P. Attached Images

14 March 2009, 12:11 PM	#19
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Looks sharp!! what matters is what you like...... to me it looks great!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

15 March 2009, 04:26 AM	#24
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	I really like the look. Very nice and a leather strap makes all the difference. I have a DJ with a leather strap and love it. It makes a difference, not only in looks but weight. I bought a jubilee to put on it but like the leather at the moment. As a matter of interest saying it would only work with a black dial. The DJ has a black leather strap with a white dial with gold batons and gold fluted bezel and I like it! In fact that is why it has stayed without the jubilee. Si __________________

14 March 2009, 09:41 AM	#2
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I like that! Very sharp. I have an Expy II white face and have three leather bands to go with it - one's black and red, one's black and one's tan. They all give the watch a distinct look and in my case, allowed them to fit my skinny wrists without having to remove a permanent link.

14 March 2009, 09:45 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Cool! Nice change.

14 March 2009, 10:57 AM	#6
housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	Very nice result!!!

14 March 2009, 10:58 AM	#7
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	Looks good to me.

14 March 2009, 11:00 AM	#9
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	I think it looks good on the black EXP II, but I think it would not come off on the white version.

14 March 2009, 11:12 AM	#10
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	sorry...not my cup of tea. but what matters is YOU like it and not what i think.

14 March 2009, 11:36 AM	#11
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	YES!!!! I love straps on the Explorer line. Carbon goes good with the explorer I, but leather is perfect for the Explorer II.

14 March 2009, 11:54 AM	#12
jm433 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: James Location: California Posts: 312	It's funny, when I saw the title of the post, I thought I'd like the look but I'm a little lookwarm to it. I like the oyster bracelet better. I do like the way the black strap brings out the numbering on the bezel though. It's always nice to be able to switch things up. I have my omega SMP on a black rubber strap now.

14 March 2009, 11:57 AM	#13
Romi Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 245	I don't think the leather band is better looking than the original bracelet. It does give the watch a different look, and not a bad one, either. It is nice to have options. Plus, it is so easy to switch them back and forth.

14 March 2009, 11:52 AM	#15
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	i like the SS band better.... but just my opinion

14 March 2009, 11:55 AM	#16
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	The black leather band looks really good on the black face Explorer II, and I agree with everyone else, SS band on the white face Explorer II

14 March 2009, 11:59 AM	#17
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I prefer leather/carbon on watches, sometimes its nice to have a nice fresh new look.

14 March 2009, 12:08 PM	#18
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	It'll be worth the wait.

14 March 2009, 12:17 PM	#20
Romi Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 245	Thanks for all responses. I personally like the look very much. I wonder if any of the Rolex leather bands which have a metal end link can fit into EXP II.

14 March 2009, 12:53 PM	#22
Romi Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 245	Thanks for your info, Larry. How about the leather bands on the DJ models? Will they fit?

15 March 2009, 02:12 AM	#23
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	Other than the stainless steel band, a black NATO or Zulu strap looks the best on the black-face Explorer II, IMHO. When I get tired of the metal strap on mine, I slip it onto the black nylon strap, and it looks fantastic. It really enhances its feel as a tool watch and gives it a military look.

28 February 2010, 07:58 AM	#26
johnliley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SLC, Utah USA Posts: 875	I was thinking the same thing... JL __________________ "What you do or do not do in life will determine what you do or not do in life..." me.

14 March 2009, 01:31 PM	#27
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	White looks good on steel That Black dial looks great with the black leather.

14 March 2009, 01:41 PM	#28
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I think the leather band on the Explorer looks really good. I'm sure it's a nice change of pace!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

14 March 2009, 01:54 PM	#29
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Black leather on black dial looks great!

14 March 2009, 02:23 PM	#30
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Okay, guys. Most of you will HATE this look. But I'm female and figured I could get away with it. (That said, a few of the gals here don't like it, either!)

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