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therolexguy · 20 February 2009, 08:53 AM

I'm thinking about picking up a white dial Explorer II and was wondering what your thoughts about this model. Pictures/comments/general help is welcomed. THANKS.

Porsche · 20 February 2009, 09:13 AM

Do it

Brunotheboxer · 20 February 2009, 09:14 AM

I like that watch.

jeangtd · 20 February 2009, 09:15 AM

My everyday rolex, got the date, love the white face, use the secodn time zone, very comfortable, and the best is that I get to wear a rolex all day long and It doesn't attract attention at all.

LDLemu4U · 20 February 2009, 09:24 AM

Here's mine!

Lion · 20 February 2009, 09:27 AM

It's definitely a nice watch and you sure can't go wrong owning it. I also like the white dial, very nice!!!

aleeboy · 20 February 2009, 10:58 AM

It's a great watch. If you are someone who collects black faced watches, it will add some freshness and variety. The Polar is a very good looking watch. The ExpyII design is very sleek, can be worn with anything (versatile) and resists scratches and dings like a tank.

I think it's the most underrated Rolex model out there. It was also the first Rolex that caught my eye many years ago, so I'm glad I have it on my wrist. Well I actually am wearing my Pilot today, so I will change into it when i get back home.... arghhhhhhhh

bradg · 20 February 2009, 10:59 AM

Love to have one myself RolexGuy....I like the looks of it and the white dial....go for it... maybe we can both stimulate the economy

mretzloff · 20 February 2009, 11:02 AM

Make sure you try it on. I did and did not like it.

Lamone · 20 February 2009, 11:34 AM

You can't go wrong with the Expy II!!

tifosi · 20 February 2009, 11:39 AM

I'm seriously considering the white ExplorerII for my next Rolex after my Sub. I love the white face, but not sure about how I'll feel wearing it. Guess I'll have to try it on next time I stop at the AD. I belive they had a white there... If not, I can always get black

Nica64 · 20 February 2009, 12:13 PM

Go for it!!, love that watch is probably my next Rolex!!

Singslinger · 20 February 2009, 01:31 PM

I think the Exp 2 suffers a little in terms of popularity for reasons I'm not quite sure of (if it were as popular as the Sub, GMT, Daytona and YM, I'm sure Rolex would long ago have offered TT and full gold versions) - possibly because the bezel doesn't rotate.

Certainly, the original Exp 2 with the large orange GMT hand and fixed bezel which was released in the 1970s did not sell well and had to be discontinued after a few years (though the resultant rarity factor means that it sells for large premiums in the secondhand and auction markets today).

Personally, I think it's a great watch, very handsome in either white or black. You don't see that many around in the wild, which adds to its appeal.

DSJ · 20 February 2009, 01:54 PM

My thoughts are positive!

Al1969 · 20 February 2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therolexguy

I'm thinking about picking up a white dial Explorer II and was wondering what your thoughts about this model. Pictures/comments/general help is welcomed. THANKS.

Rolex guy,

I've been considering the EXP II polar myself. I'm also wondering if anyone what's the best price I could get on a new one. If you get it post pics and
let us know if you got a good deal.

grex · 20 February 2009, 02:10 PM

HAve not regretted having one..... The 1st rolex to caught my eye. Very comfortable to wear and a very competent 4 hander ..

valentine · 20 February 2009, 02:32 PM

Most comfy rolex EVER! DO IT!!!!!! you wont regret it. the white dial makes you smile everytime! I promise!!!!!!

rkrdr · 20 February 2009, 03:48 PM

the polar expII will be my first rolex...should recieve it sometime next week!
i truly enjoy just looking at pictures of it, can't wait to see it on my wrist...

G.J · 20 February 2009, 04:15 PM

Very cool watch, go for it..!!

Here is mine..

BiG JeEzY · 20 February 2009, 05:45 PM

The Explorer II really looks good in a jubilee bracelet, especially with the white dial version. Definitely gives it more of a dressy look. I personally think that it looks a little better than a GMT Master with the Jubilee bracelet.

BiG JeEzY · 20 February 2009, 05:47 PM

I personally love my Explorer II and every second that I've owned it.

Just wished that there are more watch enthusiasts out there that could spot it in the wild.

therolexguy · 20 February 2009, 06:45 PM

THANKS for all of your thoughts and opinions. I'm leaning towards getting it! I don't need it but I think it will be a fantastic addition to the collection.
Thanks.

WatchTimes · 20 February 2009, 11:30 PM

I have one of our resident watch gurus searching for a nice
wearer White Exp II for me right now :)

Dylan Wade · 21 February 2009, 12:42 AM

I got mine soon after owning my 1st Rolex Sub and it created a perfect balance to the black faced sporty Sub..........I still own and wear it today as it fits into any occasion with style

Here's a couple of images

therolexguy · 21 February 2009, 11:50 AM

That's awesome. Love the pics. What's nice about this forum is that you get good, honest opinions. What's bad about this forum is that you want more WATCHES!!!!!

20 February 2009, 08:53 AM	#1
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Thinking about a Polar Explorer II- HELP I'm thinking about picking up a white dial Explorer II and was wondering what your thoughts about this model. Pictures/comments/general help is welcomed. THANKS.

20 February 2009, 09:13 AM	#2
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20 February 2009, 09:15 AM	#4
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	My everyday rolex, got the date, love the white face, use the secodn time zone, very comfortable, and the best is that I get to wear a rolex all day long and It doesn't attract attention at all. __________________ Pepsi GMT Master II (Z series)Sub 14060M COSC (M series) Platinum yatchmaster (random) JLC Master Compressor Chrono Sub-C (random) Sub C bluessy (random) IWC big pilot

20 February 2009, 09:24 AM	#5
LDLemu4U Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 472	Here's mine! Attached Images

20 February 2009, 09:27 AM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	It's definitely a nice watch and you sure can't go wrong owning it. I also like the white dial, very nice!!! __________________ 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!!!

20 February 2009, 09:14 AM	#3
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I like that watch.

20 February 2009, 10:58 AM	#7
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	It's a great watch. If you are someone who collects black faced watches, it will add some freshness and variety. The Polar is a very good looking watch. The ExpyII design is very sleek, can be worn with anything (versatile) and resists scratches and dings like a tank. I think it's the most underrated Rolex model out there. It was also the first Rolex that caught my eye many years ago, so I'm glad I have it on my wrist. Well I actually am wearing my Pilot today, so I will change into it when i get back home.... arghhhhhhhh

20 February 2009, 10:59 AM	#8
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Love to have one myself RolexGuy....I like the looks of it and the white dial....go for it... maybe we can both stimulate the economy

20 February 2009, 11:02 AM	#9
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	Make sure you try it on. I did and did not like it. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

20 February 2009, 11:34 AM	#10
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	You can't go wrong with the Expy II!!

20 February 2009, 11:39 AM	#11
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I'm seriously considering the white ExplorerII for my next Rolex after my Sub. I love the white face, but not sure about how I'll feel wearing it. Guess I'll have to try it on next time I stop at the AD. I belive they had a white there... If not, I can always get black __________________ Russ

20 February 2009, 12:13 PM	#12
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Go for it!!, love that watch is probably my next Rolex!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

20 February 2009, 01:31 PM	#13
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I think the Exp 2 suffers a little in terms of popularity for reasons I'm not quite sure of (if it were as popular as the Sub, GMT, Daytona and YM, I'm sure Rolex would long ago have offered TT and full gold versions) - possibly because the bezel doesn't rotate. Certainly, the original Exp 2 with the large orange GMT hand and fixed bezel which was released in the 1970s did not sell well and had to be discontinued after a few years (though the resultant rarity factor means that it sells for large premiums in the secondhand and auction markets today). Personally, I think it's a great watch, very handsome in either white or black. You don't see that many around in the wild, which adds to its appeal.

20 February 2009, 01:54 PM	#14
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	My thoughts are positive! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 February 2009, 02:10 PM	#16
grex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: spore Posts: 158	HAve not regretted having one..... The 1st rolex to caught my eye. Very comfortable to wear and a very competent 4 hander ..

20 February 2009, 02:32 PM	#17
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	Most comfy rolex EVER! DO IT!!!!!! you wont regret it. the white dial makes you smile everytime! I promise!!!!!!

20 February 2009, 03:48 PM	#18
rkrdr "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: GMT-6 Posts: 130	the polar expII will be my first rolex...should recieve it sometime next week! i truly enjoy just looking at pictures of it, can't wait to see it on my wrist...

20 February 2009, 04:15 PM	#19
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Very cool watch, go for it..!! Here is mine.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

20 February 2009, 05:45 PM	#20
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	The Explorer II really looks good in a jubilee bracelet, especially with the white dial version. Definitely gives it more of a dressy look. I personally think that it looks a little better than a GMT Master with the Jubilee bracelet. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

20 February 2009, 05:47 PM	#21
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I personally love my Explorer II and every second that I've owned it. Just wished that there are more watch enthusiasts out there that could spot it in the wild. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

20 February 2009, 06:45 PM	#22
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	THANKS for all of your thoughts and opinions. I'm leaning towards getting it! I don't need it but I think it will be a fantastic addition to the collection. Thanks.

20 February 2009, 11:30 PM	#23
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I have one of our resident watch gurus searching for a nice wearer White Exp II for me right now :) __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 February 2009, 12:42 AM	#24
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	I got mine soon after owning my 1st Rolex Sub and it created a perfect balance to the black faced sporty Sub..........I still own and wear it today as it fits into any occasion with style Here's a couple of images Attached Images

21 February 2009, 11:50 AM	#25
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	That's awesome. Love the pics. What's nice about this forum is that you get good, honest opinions. What's bad about this forum is that you want more WATCHES!!!!!

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