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WERNERTURNER · 18 February 2007, 02:43 PM

If you could only have one Explorer 2 for the rest of your life...would you pick the white or black face??

A. Jacobs · 18 February 2007, 02:49 PM

I like the black dial because of the contrast it provides with that light bezel

JJ Irani · 18 February 2007, 04:49 PM

I've had the pleasure of owning both....but if I had the choice today, I'd opt for the white. Not too many white dial sports Rollies out there, that's why!!

tonelar · 18 February 2007, 07:15 PM

ditto what JJ said.... makes the collection more varied.

ohlins · 18 February 2007, 07:43 PM

white....

the contrast of the red hand against the pure white dial is awesome

greenfan · 18 February 2007, 08:31 PM

I had a white dial Cartier, so I would pick the black one....but then my GMT has black dial, so I´d pick the white one....
Difficult choice, really can´t choose just one.
Can´t I have them both??????

mike · 18 February 2007, 08:37 PM

Black was the orginal, but I'd go white if only one.

sammy911 · 7 March 2007, 10:29 AM

I am back on Black...more me

Rubenonfire · 7 March 2007, 10:37 AM

That white is beautiful...and like JJ said, not too many other sport models have it. I'd also choose the white specifically because I prefer the SS Sub with the black face.

zeppe19avr · 7 March 2007, 11:25 AM

White in my opinion: psychological I think: "exploring" Antarctica at -40 C with the white dial that looks frozen !!!

. By the way, what year did the Explorer II came out ?? Thanks all.

Ragu · 7 March 2007, 11:45 AM

I go with White as I have one

nottinghill · 7 March 2007, 11:51 AM

I'll go with white cos I used to own one.

Solo118 · 7 March 2007, 04:17 PM

White, Ive just never owned a black face watch for some reason, Theyre not for me

leopardprey · 7 March 2007, 08:51 PM

Explorer II designed as we have it today came out in 1985. Original Explorer II came out in 1971 -but that is the one with the orange 24 hour hand that could not be adjusted.

WES · 7 March 2007, 10:11 PM

I vote for White. I have one and love it! If I wanted black, I'd buy a GMT Master. Bill

PacNW · 7 March 2007, 10:20 PM

I purchased my White face last year. It just looks "clean" and you can use the Lume to find your car keys in a dark spot

Ragu · 7 March 2007, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Explorer II designed as we have it today came out in 1985. Original Explorer II came out in 1971 -but that is the one with the orange 24 hour hand that could not be adjusted.

Sorry, but I don't know about the Original Exp. II not being adjustable, can someone enlighten me.

leopardprey · 7 March 2007, 11:07 PM

The original Exp II's 24 hour hand was synchronized with the hour hand. So it only told the 24 hour (military time). You were not able to set it seperately to tell the time in a different time zone. Origianl Exp II was designed this way, so you could see the 24 hour time and know whether it was day or night - if you were in a cave for several days exploring or in Antartica for several months.

The current EXP II uses the same movement as the GMT II. The EXP 1 uses the same movement as the Air King and SUB no date.

nko51 · 7 March 2007, 11:25 PM

black

artlharris · 8 March 2007, 12:30 AM

Easy choice white. I had a GMT with a black dial it showed finger prints on the crystal much more than the white dial of Yatch-Master I have now.

puffnmo · 8 March 2007, 01:50 AM

Anybody got a pic of a black dial Explorer ll ?

Alex Stylianou · 8 March 2007, 03:33 AM

I came to late to vote but black

JJ Irani · 8 March 2007, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

Anybody got a pic of a black dial Explorer ll ?

Here ya go, pal...

sammy911 · 8 March 2007, 12:06 PM

I am starting to think the white makes more sense and it sort of spoke to me more than the black face. Keep your opinions coming. I like reading them and will make a decision soon enough. What do you guys think of buying on Ebay? And what do you think is a fair price for a preowned one.

bogey · 8 March 2007, 01:07 PM

i have the white one as well... so i therefore choose white

puffnmo · 8 March 2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Here ya go, pal...

JJ -Great pics - thanks for posting them! The black and the white have completely different vibes. I think one of each is where it's at. Larry.

JJ Irani · 8 March 2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

JJ -Great pics - thanks for posting them! The black and the white have completely different vibes. I think one of each is where it's at. Larry.

Thanks, Larry....yes, agreed. I've enjoyed them both....at different times, of course!!

Spark · 9 March 2007, 07:21 AM

This one because it's mine and I love it!!!!!!!

sammy911 · 9 March 2007, 11:45 PM

back on white...what kind of discount can I expect if I really look hard enough.

JJ Irani · 10 March 2007, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy911

back on white...what kind of discount can I expect if I really look hard enough.

The Exp-II is probably not as popular and sought after as the Subs and the GMT-IIs. So you could probably beat the AD around a bit and get him down at least 15% off the list price.

It really all boils down to where you live and who your AD is.

Good luck, my friend......and do keep us updated.

JJ

View Poll Results: white or black face exp 2???
White	14	60.87%
Black	9	39.13%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

18 February 2007, 02:43 PM	#1
WERNERTURNER Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: DAVE Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: GMT MASTER II Posts: 106	White or Black???? If you could only have one Explorer 2 for the rest of your life...would you pick the white or black face??

18 February 2007, 02:49 PM	#2
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	I like the black dial because of the contrast it provides with that light bezel __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

18 February 2007, 04:49 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I've had the pleasure of owning both....but if I had the choice today, I'd opt for the white. Not too many white dial sports Rollies out there, that's why!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

18 February 2007, 07:15 PM	#4
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	ditto what JJ said.... makes the collection more varied. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all. Last edited by tonelar; 18 February 2007 at 08:18 PM..

18 February 2007, 07:43 PM	#5
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	white.... the contrast of the red hand against the pure white dial is awesome __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

18 February 2007, 08:31 PM	#6
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	I had a white dial Cartier, so I would pick the black one....but then my GMT has black dial, so I´d pick the white one.... Difficult choice, really can´t choose just one. Can´t I have them both?????? __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

18 February 2007, 08:37 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Black was the orginal, but I'd go white if only one.

7 March 2007, 10:29 AM	#8
sammy911 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Location: atlanta Watch: Explorer II Posts: 32	I am back on Black...more me

7 March 2007, 10:37 AM	#9
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	That white is beautiful...and like JJ said, not too many other sport models have it. I'd also choose the white specifically because I prefer the SS Sub with the black face.

7 March 2007, 11:25 AM	#10
zeppe19avr Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Sea-dweller Z ser. Posts: 67	White in my opinion: psychological I think: "exploring" Antarctica at -40 C with the white dial that looks frozen !!! . By the way, what year did the Explorer II came out ?? Thanks all.

7 March 2007, 11:45 AM	#11
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	I go with White as I have one __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

7 March 2007, 11:51 AM	#12
nottinghill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Clarence Location: A 'fine' city Watch: 16613 & 116660 Posts: 265	I'll go with white cos I used to own one. Attached Images __________________ Rolex TT Submariner Date Blue Dial (Ref#116613LB) Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller (Ref#116660) Rolex 18K/SS Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Ref#16233) Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono (Ref#2920.80.91)

7 March 2007, 04:17 PM	#13
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	White, Ive just never owned a black face watch for some reason, Theyre not for me

7 March 2007, 08:51 PM	#14
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Explorer II designed as we have it today came out in 1985. Original Explorer II came out in 1971 -but that is the one with the orange 24 hour hand that could not be adjusted.

7 March 2007, 10:11 PM	#15
WES Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: Massachusetts Watch: Rolex Posts: 245	I vote for White. I have one and love it! If I wanted black, I'd buy a GMT Master. Bill

7 March 2007, 10:20 PM	#16
PacNW Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Sequim, WA Watch: Rolex DayDate Posts: 305	I purchased my White face last year. It just looks "clean" and you can use the Lume to find your car keys in a dark spot

7 March 2007, 11:07 PM	#18
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	The original Exp II's 24 hour hand was synchronized with the hour hand. So it only told the 24 hour (military time). You were not able to set it seperately to tell the time in a different time zone. Origianl Exp II was designed this way, so you could see the 24 hour time and know whether it was day or night - if you were in a cave for several days exploring or in Antartica for several months. The current EXP II uses the same movement as the GMT II. The EXP 1 uses the same movement as the Air King and SUB no date.

7 March 2007, 11:25 PM	#19
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	black __________________

8 March 2007, 12:30 AM	#20
artlharris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Arthur Harris Location: D.C. area Watch: Gold Yatchmaster Posts: 4	Easy choice white. I had a GMT with a black dial it showed finger prints on the crystal much more than the white dial of Yatch-Master I have now.

8 March 2007, 01:50 AM	#21
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Anybody got a pic of a black dial Explorer ll ?

8 March 2007, 03:33 AM	#22
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	I came to late to vote but black

8 March 2007, 12:06 PM	#24
sammy911 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Location: atlanta Watch: Explorer II Posts: 32	I am starting to think the white makes more sense and it sort of spoke to me more than the black face. Keep your opinions coming. I like reading them and will make a decision soon enough. What do you guys think of buying on Ebay? And what do you think is a fair price for a preowned one.

8 March 2007, 01:07 PM	#25
bogey Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: chip Location: in my house Watch: GMTII ,SUB, EXPII Posts: 137	i have the white one as well... so i therefore choose white

9 March 2007, 07:21 AM	#28
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	This one because it's mine and I love it!!!!!!! Attached Images

9 March 2007, 11:45 PM	#29
sammy911 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Location: atlanta Watch: Explorer II Posts: 32	back on white...what kind of discount can I expect if I really look hard enough.

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