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Old 11 August 2012, 03:54 AM   #1
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Icon20 Went to my local AD today and am hooked

So I stopped by my local AD today. Went to browse, been contemplating a new piece. They had a great selection. The salesperson was very nice as well. Tried the black Sub no date on, green Sub, and both new Explorer IIs. I absolutely loved the new Explorer II in Black, something about the orange on it. I put it side by side against my two tone Daytona and wow no comparison. I am on the edge at this point. Really thinking of pulling the trigger.
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Old 11 August 2012, 03:56 AM   #2
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Great watch. What are you waiting for
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Old 11 August 2012, 03:57 AM   #3
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Can't go wrong with the exp II. I would really love for that to be my next watch, gonna wait a while and try to find one on the forums for a great price =). But man oh man that thing is amazing
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Old 11 August 2012, 04:08 AM   #4
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Old 11 August 2012, 04:08 AM   #5
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Old 11 August 2012, 04:38 AM   #6
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Ha . So now the question: I don't need to sell my Daytona but have been contemplating it for some time. So if you could only have one which would it be?
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Old 11 August 2012, 04:40 AM   #7
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Old 11 August 2012, 04:58 AM   #8
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Old 11 August 2012, 05:18 AM   #9
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Old 11 August 2012, 06:35 AM   #10
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Yea. I am thinking of moving forward. Probably sell my Daytona and go for the Explorer II
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Old 11 August 2012, 06:36 AM   #11
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Old 11 August 2012, 06:37 AM   #12
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If you are on the fence, get a used on from a seller here on TRF. Save you the coin and then you can decide if you want to keep one or both.

I'd buy the watch from the AD if you are 100% certain you want it. Good luck with your decision.
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Old 11 August 2012, 06:39 AM   #13
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Old 11 August 2012, 04:19 PM   #14
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Ok. I think I've made my decision. Buying the Expl
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Old 11 August 2012, 04:20 PM   #15
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Buying the Explorer II in black. Selling my Daytona. Gonna list it on trf and eBay.
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Old 11 August 2012, 08:08 PM   #16
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Yep, the Exp II really is one of those watches you need to see for real in order to appreciate. There are some great photos of it here, but it's something you need to see, and hold in your hand
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Old 11 August 2012, 08:10 PM   #17
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do it!! it's a great piece and very comfy!
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Old 11 August 2012, 10:43 PM   #18
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Sounds like a plan.
Which no date sub did they have? 14060 or 114060?
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Old 11 August 2012, 10:45 PM   #19
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Good decision!
I would flip the TT Daytona for a new Exp2 as well.
Pics when you get it.
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Old 11 August 2012, 10:48 PM   #20
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Old 11 August 2012, 11:34 PM   #21
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:34 AM   #22
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:38 AM   #23
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:39 AM   #24
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....ok do it. :)
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:39 AM   #25
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:53 AM   #26
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:55 AM   #27
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:57 AM   #28
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Absolutely do it. In fact you've already made the right decision.. Congrats in advance.

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Old 12 August 2012, 01:26 AM   #29
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Not that you need more enabling, but.....



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Old 12 August 2012, 01:32 AM   #30
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It's the watch they hand you when you walk into an AD and say "show me the awesome one"
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