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minke19104 · 5 September 2019, 12:37 PM

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?

airchitect · 5 September 2019, 12:39 PM

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.

NYCWATCHCREW · 5 September 2019, 12:44 PM

I know a dealer in NY that has it in the case.

I think you should be able to get a discount grey.

nikesupremedunk · 5 September 2019, 01:00 PM

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.

s46 · 5 September 2019, 01:03 PM

get one - no brainer utility watch with sporty and dressy applications

minke19104 · 5 September 2019, 01:03 PM

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..

brigadoonb · 5 September 2019, 01:36 PM

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.

Verdi · 5 September 2019, 01:37 PM

Dont buy without trying it.
It is a big watch, make sure it is comfy on your wrist

othertbone · 5 September 2019, 01:48 PM

The E2 is an amazing watch, but IMHO the black dial is another black dial, get the Polar brother!

Mr. Superlative · 5 September 2019, 03:16 PM

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.

dxbtousa · 5 September 2019, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airchitect

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.

What do you mean by this?

SkyJuice · 5 September 2019, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airchitect

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.

Really look forward to 2021!

Sub Capt. · 5 September 2019, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by othertbone

The E2 is an amazing watch, but IMHO the black dial is another black dial, get the Polar brother!

Polar is where its at! Black....meh

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TreiseKL · 5 September 2019, 03:59 PM

Disagree... I saw the Black in the wild and it climbed up on my hitlist

Galaga167 · 5 September 2019, 04:40 PM

I was all set to buy this watch and then saw that my old Omega Planet Ocean was aesthetically a better looking watch.

Camel · 5 September 2019, 05:20 PM

I love mine.

abozz · 5 September 2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Camel

I love mine.

Beautiful!!!

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scubadds · 5 September 2019, 08:29 PM

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

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1William · 5 September 2019, 08:33 PM

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.

Zippy+ · 5 September 2019, 08:36 PM

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 ..

Tampashooter · 5 September 2019, 08:42 PM

People calling it a big watch? Yes, technically. But CERTAINLY not on the wrist.Its a very comfy piece.

brandrea · 5 September 2019, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camel

I love mine.

Fantastic shot

NineToes · 5 September 2019, 08:48 PM

I’m very happy with mine and I find myself looking forward to it when it’s next in line in my rotation

Rolexsd4000 · 5 September 2019, 08:59 PM

Almost my daily work piece ...love it .

And a fellow workers Polar

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Tigerrr · 5 September 2019, 09:39 PM

I think the black dial looks best on the 42mm and the old one in white:-)

Futuristic · 5 September 2019, 09:46 PM

Lovely

Vamp · 5 September 2019, 10:01 PM

Black dial by a mile! The polars hands look cartoonish!

RichM · 5 September 2019, 10:09 PM

Love mine. Bought grey this past January and paid RRP.

patrickjb · 5 September 2019, 11:15 PM

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.

Ricky Rolex · 5 September 2019, 11:28 PM

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.

5 September 2019, 12:37 PM	#1
minke19104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: SE Asia Posts: 73	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?

5 September 2019, 01:00 PM	#4
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	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. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

5 September 2019, 01:37 PM	#8
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Dont buy without trying it. It is a big watch, make sure it is comfy on your wrist __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

5 September 2019, 03:59 PM	#14
TreiseKL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 258	Disagree... I saw the Black in the wild and it climbed up on my hitlist __________________ ♛ Independent owner of a bunch of stud's watches = Rolex ♛

5 September 2019, 05:20 PM	#16
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	I love mine. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

5 September 2019, 12:39 PM	#2
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	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.

5 September 2019, 12:44 PM	#3
NYCWATCHCREW "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Long Island NY Watch: The Hulk Posts: 823	I know a dealer in NY that has it in the case. I think you should be able to get a discount grey.

5 September 2019, 01:03 PM	#5
s46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 244	get one - no brainer utility watch with sporty and dressy applications

5 September 2019, 01:36 PM	#7
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 431	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.

5 September 2019, 01:48 PM	#9
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	The E2 is an amazing watch, but IMHO the black dial is another black dial, get the Polar brother!

5 September 2019, 03:16 PM	#10
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 858	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.

5 September 2019, 04:40 PM	#15
Galaga167 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex GMT Master 2 Posts: 724	I was all set to buy this watch and then saw that my old Omega Planet Ocean was aesthetically a better looking watch.

5 September 2019, 08:29 PM	#18
scubadds "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 125	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

5 September 2019, 08:33 PM	#19
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	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.

5 September 2019, 08:36 PM	#20
Zippy+ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: On the rocks .. Posts: 400	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 ..

5 September 2019, 08:42 PM	#21
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	People calling it a big watch? Yes, technically. But CERTAINLY not on the wrist.Its a very comfy piece.

5 September 2019, 08:48 PM	#23
NineToes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Singapore Watch: 126500 Posts: 28	I’m very happy with mine and I find myself looking forward to it when it’s next in line in my rotation

5 September 2019, 08:59 PM	#24
Rolexsd4000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: N.Y Watch: SD43 Mk1 , TT SD43 Posts: 970	Almost my daily work piece ...love it . And a fellow workers Polar Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

5 September 2019, 09:39 PM	#25
Tigerrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 13	I think the black dial looks best on the 42mm and the old one in white:-)

5 September 2019, 09:46 PM	#26
Futuristic Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: panama city Posts: 188	Lovely

5 September 2019, 10:01 PM	#27
Vamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: States Watch: and learn! Posts: 733	Black dial by a mile! The polars hands look cartoonish! __________________ Instagram: vampin_ 126720BLRO 116710LN 126600 215670

5 September 2019, 10:09 PM	#28
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,775	Love mine. Bought grey this past January and paid RRP. Attached Images __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

5 September 2019, 11:15 PM	#29
patrickjb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Pat Location: Boston, MA Watch: 216570, 126600 Posts: 468	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.

5 September 2019, 11:28 PM	#30
Ricky Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Watch: Various Posts: 1,214	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. __________________ Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛

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