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Old 13 February 2008, 09:07 AM   #1
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White Faced Explorer II - pics long overdue!

Sorry, guys....Have been occupied with work and helping out attend to my first grandchild. Got this EXPLORER II last Jan 23. I was influenced by JJ's review in this FORUM.

I got this EXPLORER from Old World Jewelers (http://www.ewatchshow.com/) and I would not hesitate to recommend them. Look for Andy.

DESCRIPTION: Rolex Men’s Explorer II, Reference #16570, K serial number dates this watch to 2002. 40mm stainless steel with screw down crown and back, white dial with date at 3 o’clock. Fixed stainless steel 24Hr bezel with black numbers. Independently adjustable hour hand and Red 24 hour hand. Stainless steel fliplock bracelet and clasp. Full hologram with numbers, complete with box and papers.
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Old 13 February 2008, 09:37 AM   #2
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Congrats! Love the lug holes. Welcome to the dual-timezone club.
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Old 13 February 2008, 09:40 AM   #3
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Great "Polar" EXP II! You'll never regret it.
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Old 13 February 2008, 09:39 AM   #4
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Congrats, very nice classic model ! Enjoy ! (I recently saw a TV program about Peter Hillary climbing mount Everest (50 yrs after his father), and I'm sure he was wearing a white face Exp II. ) Any plans on climbing Everest with your Exp II ??
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Old 13 February 2008, 09:43 AM   #5
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Congrats, very nice classic model ! Enjoy ! (I recently saw a TV program about Peter Hillary climbing mount Everest (50 yrs after his father), and I'm sure he was wearing a white face Exp II. ) Any plans on climbing Everest with your Exp II ??
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Old 13 February 2008, 09:53 AM   #6
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Congrats on a beauty! I love it!
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Old 13 February 2008, 09:56 AM   #7
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Great watch. Is that the last year with the lug holes? Congrats!
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Old 13 February 2008, 09:58 AM   #8
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I love it!
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Old 13 February 2008, 10:04 AM   #9
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Very nice!!!!!!!
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Old 13 February 2008, 10:20 AM   #10
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Very nice Expy II - I'm pretty sure that is going to be my next purchase! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:00 AM   #11
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Great to see another great Explorer II!
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:07 AM   #12
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Look great! Love the white Exp. II, I just sold a Y serial with lug holes, md way through the Y's the case's changed to no hole.
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:10 AM   #13
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Congrats

She is a beauty. Enjoy
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:11 AM   #14
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Very nice.....congrats
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:14 AM   #15
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luv the lug holes

I miss the lug holes on the newer serial #'s
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:20 AM   #16
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Looks good..

The EXP II is one of the most rugged and versatile in the Sport line-up....
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:26 AM   #17
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That's a fine watch and great pics. Maybe my favorite Rolex and I have yet to own one. Enjoy.
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:50 AM   #18
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Old 13 February 2008, 12:21 PM   #19
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Wonderfull timepiece....love the white!! Enjoy!!
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Old 13 February 2008, 03:39 PM   #20
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Old 13 February 2008, 11:08 PM   #21
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Congrats...Congrats...

Nice one!!! Love the dial!!! Congrats, Man!!! Welcome To EXPLORER II Club!!!
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Old 14 February 2008, 02:32 AM   #22
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Thanks to all! I'm certainly enjoying it and do not regret getting the "polar" vis a vis the black faced. A special Thanks to JJ Irani for writing a review http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=19204 and stunning pics, that gave me the adrenalin rush to look for this piece. Thanks also to Old World Jewelers!

Now I have the black face in a SS GMT II ref 16710, this "polar" or white faced Explorer II, and a "rootbeer" or Bronze dial TT GMT 1 ref 16753. LOVELY!
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Old 13 February 2008, 08:49 PM   #23
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Congrats!

This is such a beautiful watch! And it's said to be very comfortable to wear. I bet this will become one of your favourite Rolex watches! Wear it in good health!
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Old 16 February 2008, 12:40 AM   #24
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And it's said to be very comfortable to wear.
Bo: you've never had an Explorer II? WTH?
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Old 13 February 2008, 08:52 PM   #25
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Welcome to the four hands club, wear in good health and nice pics.
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Old 14 February 2008, 02:48 AM   #26
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nice collection u have....
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Old 16 February 2008, 12:21 AM   #27
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Great condition. I just bought one from flea-bay and it was not in the description described so I returned it. Your's is awesome.

I hope I can find one mint like that!

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Old 16 February 2008, 03:40 AM   #28
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Great condition. I just bought one from flea-bay and it was not in the description described so I returned it. Your's is awesome.

I hope I can find one mint like that!

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Finding one in the internet is easy. Complete documentation and all! Getting it at the right price is the hurdle.

Good luck!
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Old 16 February 2008, 10:11 AM   #29
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Beautiful watch! Enjoy it!
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Old 16 February 2008, 12:39 AM   #30
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Maaan that's a nice Expy. I'm dyyyyyiiing to get one. Congrats!!
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