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floridaBMW · 26 August 2014, 04:17 PM

Hello all, not a regular but have been around. I recently had the pleasure of picking up 2 pieces relatively back to back. I owned a couple pieces that weren't getting much love and it was time to move them on. Found (jzeal) Neil who happens to be local to me with a solid reputation. The trades and purchases were a no brainier for me. Values both way were more than fair and Neil has been a pleasure to deal with.

So the first was a Sub ref 114060, absolutely love it and found the maxi dial to be superb. Having no date isn't a big deal though I have found myself looking to the watch for the date occasionally, no big. The clean dial and the feel, to me, of a bit of tradition in this piece made it a win. I like the wider lugs and the bracelet and clasp r fantastic. Glide lock is one of the best parts about this watch. I have found myself using it during diff times of the day, it really has been very useful for me.

So I called on Neil once again for the next piece. This harks back to yet another classic but modernized along with a larger case. The Explorer 2 ref 216570 white dial. I don't necessarily need the additional time zone but use it as my 24 hour time. I love the large orange gmt hand and the lacquer white dial is bright and crisp. The larger hands are even better for me when quick glancing for the time. The comfort clasp is good but would have liked to see the Sub clasp with glide lock on this also. I know there is the summer/winter 5mm adjustment but... Nevertheless Rolex made 42 mm feel like 42 without making it feel bigger on the wrist, if that makes sense. Absolutely spectacular watch.

Anywho thanks TRF as I continue to learn and obsess over many of u folks gorgeous pictures and incredibly knowledgable threads. Happy wrist shots all!

Ken

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jack81 · 26 August 2014, 04:29 PM

Nice duo n cool shot

jdmi32 · 26 August 2014, 04:29 PM

Congrats x 2! Both references are fantastic.

floridaBMW · 26 August 2014, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack81

Nice duo n cool shot

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmi32

Congrats x 2! Both references are fantastic.

Thanks guys, I am grateful and blessed to be in position to be able to enjoy these lovely timepieces.

Ken

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luvsub · 26 August 2014, 06:42 PM

Two nice wstches, good choice! Neil is a trusted seller.

pacific17 · 26 August 2014, 06:47 PM

Great combo!

travisb · 26 August 2014, 06:49 PM

Congrats Ken! Solid choices!

ND10 · 26 August 2014, 07:05 PM

That is a great duo. You've got 2 pieces that covers almost if not all possible scenarios. I had the exact same combo not too long ago but flipped the Exp II because it wore way too big for me. Enjoy and wear yours in good health.

busytimmy · 26 August 2014, 07:30 PM

Nice combo! I have a similar one

Snow-Dweller · 26 August 2014, 07:38 PM

Very nice

AK797 · 26 August 2014, 08:04 PM

Great pair, congrats!

macduffi · 26 August 2014, 08:34 PM

Great looking pair.

viper9669 · 26 August 2014, 08:41 PM

Excellent pair!👍

superdog · 26 August 2014, 08:51 PM

Damn near a perfect pair. Congrats.

Urosfan · 26 August 2014, 09:00 PM

Great pair congrats

jmassey215 · 26 August 2014, 10:02 PM

Great pair!

I'm actually in the process of acquiring the same Explorer II and already have the 114060 (no date).

Reading your post and seeing those pics confirms I'm making the right choice.

Thanks!

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joejoe1225 · 26 August 2014, 10:05 PM

Great pair congrats!!

77T · 26 August 2014, 10:22 PM

Nice choices!

And prolly saved a ton by dealing with a trusted TRF'er.

Alfredo. · 26 August 2014, 10:39 PM

Awesome pair, Big congrats!

ltmgeller · 26 August 2014, 10:43 PM

up2nogood · 26 August 2014, 10:46 PM

Hey, that's very close to my own line up, although I went with a sub date instead! Congrats!

kilyung · 26 August 2014, 10:47 PM

Well started! Now run away before the addiction kicks in.

CWIN · 27 August 2014, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Well started! Now run away before the addiction kicks in.

I agree

tkerrmd · 27 August 2014, 01:50 AM

WOW awesome, congrats on two great watches!!

Chrispare · 27 August 2014, 02:21 AM

Great pair
Congrats !

Psmith · 27 August 2014, 02:25 AM

Great pair

subtona · 27 August 2014, 02:31 AM

agree

floridaBMW · 27 August 2014, 02:41 AM

Lol, thanks all for the kind words. Luckily I've been burdened with the addiction to watches for quite some time. U guys would hang me if I told you what I sold a 16600 for back in 2008. Such is life, money comes and money goes. Take care of the family first and hide the rest fr the wife....lol kidding...I think.

Ken

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floridaBMW · 27 August 2014, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

WOW awesome, congrats on two great watches!!

Thanks doc, ur Daytona track pics and playtona keep me going many days.

Ken

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Ravager135 · 27 August 2014, 04:01 AM

Great pair, I love both of mine.

26 August 2014, 04:17 PM	#1
floridaBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Watch: IWC 5454-07 Posts: 225	A Sub and A Explorer 2 Hello all, not a regular but have been around. I recently had the pleasure of picking up 2 pieces relatively back to back. I owned a couple pieces that weren't getting much love and it was time to move them on. Found (jzeal) Neil who happens to be local to me with a solid reputation. The trades and purchases were a no brainier for me. Values both way were more than fair and Neil has been a pleasure to deal with. So the first was a Sub ref 114060, absolutely love it and found the maxi dial to be superb. Having no date isn't a big deal though I have found myself looking to the watch for the date occasionally, no big. The clean dial and the feel, to me, of a bit of tradition in this piece made it a win. I like the wider lugs and the bracelet and clasp r fantastic. Glide lock is one of the best parts about this watch. I have found myself using it during diff times of the day, it really has been very useful for me. So I called on Neil once again for the next piece. This harks back to yet another classic but modernized along with a larger case. The Explorer 2 ref 216570 white dial. I don't necessarily need the additional time zone but use it as my 24 hour time. I love the large orange gmt hand and the lacquer white dial is bright and crisp. The larger hands are even better for me when quick glancing for the time. The comfort clasp is good but would have liked to see the Sub clasp with glide lock on this also. I know there is the summer/winter 5mm adjustment but... Nevertheless Rolex made 42 mm feel like 42 without making it feel bigger on the wrist, if that makes sense. Absolutely spectacular watch. Anywho thanks TRF as I continue to learn and obsess over many of u folks gorgeous pictures and incredibly knowledgable threads. Happy wrist shots all! Ken Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 August 2014, 06:47 PM	#6
pacific17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Owie Location: MNL/SFO Watch: G-Shock DW003 Posts: 1,504	Great combo! __________________

26 August 2014, 07:38 PM	#10
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Very nice __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

26 August 2014, 08:34 PM	#12
macduffi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Todd James Location: North NJ, USA Watch: 116619LB & 228239 Posts: 459	Great looking pair. __________________ Time heals what reason cannot. -Seneca

26 August 2014, 08:51 PM	#14
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Damn near a perfect pair. Congrats. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

26 August 2014, 04:29 PM	#2
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	Nice duo n cool shot

26 August 2014, 04:29 PM	#3
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Congrats x 2! Both references are fantastic.

26 August 2014, 06:42 PM	#5
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Two nice wstches, good choice! Neil is a trusted seller.

26 August 2014, 06:49 PM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Congrats Ken! Solid choices!

26 August 2014, 07:05 PM	#8
ND10 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC, Daytona Posts: 588	That is a great duo. You've got 2 pieces that covers almost if not all possible scenarios. I had the exact same combo not too long ago but flipped the Exp II because it wore way too big for me. Enjoy and wear yours in good health.

26 August 2014, 07:30 PM	#9
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Nice combo! I have a similar one

26 August 2014, 08:04 PM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Great pair, congrats!

26 August 2014, 08:41 PM	#13
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Excellent pair!👍

26 August 2014, 09:00 PM	#15
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Great pair congrats

26 August 2014, 10:02 PM	#16
jmassey215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: PA Posts: 128	Great pair! I'm actually in the process of acquiring the same Explorer II and already have the 114060 (no date). Reading your post and seeing those pics confirms I'm making the right choice. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 August 2014, 10:05 PM	#17
joejoe1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 1,928	Great pair congrats!! __________________

26 August 2014, 10:22 PM	#18
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Nice choices! And prolly saved a ton by dealing with a trusted TRF'er. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

26 August 2014, 10:39 PM	#19
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Awesome pair, Big congrats! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

26 August 2014, 10:43 PM	#20
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585

26 August 2014, 10:46 PM	#21
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Hey, that's very close to my own line up, although I went with a sub date instead! Congrats!

26 August 2014, 10:47 PM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Well started! Now run away before the addiction kicks in.

27 August 2014, 01:50 AM	#24
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	WOW awesome, congrats on two great watches!!

27 August 2014, 02:21 AM	#25
Chrispare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Chrisstian Location: Paris France Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 937	Great pair Congrats !

27 August 2014, 02:25 AM	#26
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Great pair __________________

27 August 2014, 02:31 AM	#27
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	agree Attached Images __________________

27 August 2014, 02:41 AM	#28
floridaBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Watch: IWC 5454-07 Posts: 225	Lol, thanks all for the kind words. Luckily I've been burdened with the addiction to watches for quite some time. U guys would hang me if I told you what I sold a 16600 for back in 2008. Such is life, money comes and money goes. Take care of the family first and hide the rest fr the wife....lol kidding...I think. Ken Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 August 2014, 04:01 AM	#30
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Great pair, I love both of mine.

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