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5 September 2019, 12:37 PM
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Explorer II itch?
After finally getting my bluesy, I've been looking at a black dial explorer ii online. Haven't seen it in person, however. Is this a piece with a significant discount grey, or should I just get it at my AD?
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5 September 2019, 12:39 PM
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Wait until the 50th anniversary model hits the cases in 2021. I had the current one and after a while the proportions being off finally drove me to sell it.
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5 September 2019, 12:44 PM
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Real Name: Robert
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I know a dealer in NY that has it in the case.
I think you should be able to get a discount grey. |
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5 September 2019, 01:00 PM
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Even grey you will be paying over MSRP now unless you're talking pre-owned. I'd just go AD at this point, and I highly suggest trying it on before buying (if possible).
I really wanted the polar but have small wrists around 6.5". Tried it on, looked ridiculous, didn't want it again. I still love how the watch looks, but unfortunately I can't pull it off. Also, for the black dial, it's matte black and not everyone is a fan including me. So really try to check it out in person before buying one.
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5 September 2019, 01:03 PM
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get one - no brainer utility watch with sporty and dressy applications
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5 September 2019, 01:03 PM
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Seems like not a lot of love for this model? Good points on trying it first. The sub is kinda big even for my wrist..
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5 September 2019, 01:36 PM
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I never saw it until one day in passing on another wrist. Then I found someone in town that had one, so I could try it. Needless to say....I went used from a grey and absolutely love it. 7.25 wrist too.
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5 September 2019, 01:37 PM
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Dont buy without trying it.
It is a big watch, make sure it is comfy on your wrist
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5 September 2019, 01:48 PM
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The E2 is an amazing watch, but IMHO the black dial is another black dial, get the Polar brother!
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5 September 2019, 03:16 PM
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Get it. The size isn’t an issue at all. If it looks good and fits well, pull the trigger on it. It’s a beautiful, versatile piece.
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5 September 2019, 03:43 PM
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5 September 2019, 03:52 PM
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5 September 2019, 03:52 PM
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5 September 2019, 03:59 PM
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Disagree... I saw the Black in the wild and it climbed up on my hitlist
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5 September 2019, 04:40 PM
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I was all set to buy this watch and then saw that my old Omega Planet Ocean was aesthetically a better looking watch.
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5 September 2019, 05:20 PM
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I love mine.
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5 September 2019, 08:17 PM
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5 September 2019, 08:29 PM
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I was in a similar position last week
Found one local (not AD, but a local watch guy) I bought it below retail and I could not be happier. Wears fine for me (7 1/4ish) I like the unique look Look at my post “expii seems like a bargain) there seems to be plenty of live for them I probably would have gotten white if I had both to choose from; but I am really happy with the black Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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5 September 2019, 08:33 PM
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I had owned several Polar Explorer II's over the years and enjoyed them. I found a Black Dial Explorer II at my AD last week that was pre-owned and in good shape so I bought it. Wears great and I really like the black dial. I may buy the Polar back at some point in the future but the black dial is here to stay for now.
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5 September 2019, 08:36 PM
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Get one while you can and I dont get this big watch out of proportion thing , one of the most comfortable on the wrist and polar for me , all steel and white ..
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5 September 2019, 08:42 PM
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People calling it a big watch? Yes, technically. But CERTAINLY not on the wrist.Its a very comfy piece.
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5 September 2019, 08:43 PM
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5 September 2019, 08:48 PM
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I’m very happy with mine and I find myself looking forward to it when it’s next in line in my rotation
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5 September 2019, 08:59 PM
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 Almost my daily work piece ...love it .  And a fellow workers Polar Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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5 September 2019, 09:39 PM
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I think the black dial looks best on the 42mm and the old one in white:-)
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5 September 2019, 09:46 PM
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Lovely
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5 September 2019, 10:01 PM
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Black dial by a mile! The polars hands look cartoonish!
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5 September 2019, 10:09 PM
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Love mine. Bought grey this past January and paid RRP.
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5 September 2019, 11:15 PM
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I am a huge fan of the Explorer II (I have the Polar), and think the proportions are excellent for my 7 3/4 inch wrist.
It also flies nicely under the radar, and I've never seen another in the wild - which is always cool. |
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5 September 2019, 11:28 PM
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Beautiful watch & one I've been contemplating getting. Definitely black for me. The orange phantom hand just pops for me.
I also think this is one of the best value Rolex watches you can buy for the asking price.
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