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kuuttingg · 21 July 2019, 07:22 AM

I am contemplating for my next purchase. This is not another case of FOMO and this watch has great history. The floating hands are nice. It looks big on the wrist but comfortable.

inadeje · 21 July 2019, 08:22 AM

Its a great watch and seriously underrated on here. There’ll be a renaissance of all ExpII’s when the ceramic is launched.

Kanester · 21 July 2019, 09:56 AM

Do it. Love mine! Had it for 2 weeks and no regrets. Future classic IMHO.

watchwatcher · 21 July 2019, 11:49 AM

It's a great watch.

tgyberg · 21 July 2019, 12:20 PM

I would get the black dial!

chloebear · 21 July 2019, 12:36 PM

I've had the black dial for years....everything else comes and goes and it gets by far the most wrist time. You won't regret it!

brian15876 · 21 July 2019, 12:51 PM

Super torn over here between black and white deal, currently leaning toward white though. I'm even considering selling or trading my blnr to get one

Htab · 21 July 2019, 02:14 PM

It’s been my daily for 5 years. Love it and it’s very low key not flashy at all which is what I wanted.

JayHantz · 21 July 2019, 02:16 PM

If you like it, I say get it. What other references are you considering other than the Explorer II?

10klakes · 21 July 2019, 02:29 PM

It’s a great piece-

jvb.nc · 21 July 2019, 02:32 PM

it’s so good. definitely one i’d love to have in the box. i love my polar forcaure, and i find this dial slightly more harmonious for some reason.

kuuttingg · 21 July 2019, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayHantz

If you like it, I say get it. What other references are you considering other than the Explorer II?

Reference 326934
Reference 116500LN

I know. I know. It is almost next to impossible to get these timepieces since I am not a big spender in any particular AD. A serendipitous circumstance may lead of me seeing these in real life!

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Rabidmonk0 · 21 July 2019, 03:49 PM

That's a great watch and next on my list if I can ever find one.

schoolboy · 21 July 2019, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

Its a great watch and seriously underrated on here. There’ll be a renaissance of all ExpII’s when the ceramic is launched.

I hope the bezel on the explorer 2 remains steel, but I believe you!

Captain Lee · 21 July 2019, 03:56 PM

I'm a fan of mine. I rotate it with a couple of GMT's and as much as they're my favorite model of Rolex, I still seem to wear the black dial ExII more than the others. It's a great watch that doesn't scream Rolex. Love the brushed bracelet. It's the perfect casual/activity watch.

Urosfan · 21 July 2019, 09:48 PM

It’s a great watch and fits great for its size

Vamp · 21 July 2019, 09:53 PM

I have this reference, and absolutely adore it! It’s my leisure watch for sure. Sooo comfortable and slim! BTW not many of these references in black for sale on the forums I wonder why???

1William · 21 July 2019, 10:23 PM

Cool watch. Go for it.

RichM · 21 July 2019, 10:44 PM

I bought the Polar version in January. It’s a great watch. Go for it.

Chester01 · 21 July 2019, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

Its a great watch and seriously underrated on here. There’ll be a renaissance of all ExpII’s when the ceramic is launched.

Let’s make a tool watch with the same material as ones dinner plate. No thanks. That would make the day they went from a tool watch to jewelry. No functional improvement for the ceramic. And spare me about the scratches. I have yet to see a bezel that not like 30 years old so scratched its illegible. Not to mention would only cost like 60 bucks to replace.

77T · 21 July 2019, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kuuttingg

I am contemplating for my next purchase. This is not another case of FOMO and this watch has great history. The floating hands are nice. It looks big on the wrist but comfortable.

If you like it’s history, and at the same time prefer less bulk/size on your wrist, perhaps consider the 5-digit version?

Anything 1999 onward had luminova so you’d have same functionality and a 20 year jump of getting towards historical vintage territory.

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Rolexsd4000 · 21 July 2019, 11:36 PM

my Black dial and together with friends at work Polar

3-1 liked the Black while some liked the white but as a ROLEX fan Polar ...

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jakegdiazmd · 23 July 2019, 09:18 AM

The EXP 2 is such an underrated sport watch. Whether it be black or polar, the dial is beautiful and very legible. Perfect for daily use or special occasions.

Although i have the polar, I wouldn’t mind getting a black dial with floating hands in the future!

The brushed center links only adds to it’s appeal as a daily timepiece.. sporty yet still elegant!

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dapticks · 28 July 2019, 05:30 PM

It's a wonderful time piece mate. I hope you go for it.

ud101 · 28 July 2019, 05:39 PM

It's an amazing watch.

kuuttingg · 29 July 2019, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dapticks

It's a wonderful time piece mate. I hope you go for it.

I did. Been using it since then.

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Wristwatchin · 29 July 2019, 01:39 AM

Get it!!! It’s a great watch. I found it difficult to choose between the black and white but since my other watches have black dials, I went with the polar. Good luck!

Heff · 29 July 2019, 01:45 AM

The black dial Exp II is my work horse. I wear that one all the time. It’s a great piece, very underrated.

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drtii · 29 July 2019, 02:32 AM

I own the polar, will likely own the black version someday as well. I've passed on the black dial twice already, however, it's a great piece in its own right. Unlike the polar there are a lot of darker NATO strap options that would work better with the black dial, so you could have some fun with it.

21 July 2019, 07:22 AM	#1
kuuttingg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Kuuttingg Location: SoCal Watch: CK2998.SD43.D5000. Posts: 232	Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Ref: 216570 I am contemplating for my next purchase. This is not another case of FOMO and this watch has great history. The floating hands are nice. It looks big on the wrist but comfortable.

21 July 2019, 08:22 AM	#2
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	Its a great watch and seriously underrated on here. There’ll be a renaissance of all ExpII’s when the ceramic is launched. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

21 July 2019, 09:53 PM	#17
Vamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: States Watch: and learn! Posts: 733	I have this reference, and absolutely adore it! It’s my leisure watch for sure. Sooo comfortable and slim! BTW not many of these references in black for sale on the forums I wonder why??? __________________ Instagram: vampin_ 126720BLRO 116710LN 126600 215670

21 July 2019, 10:44 PM	#19
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	I bought the Polar version in January. It’s a great watch. Go for it. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

21 July 2019, 11:36 PM	#22
Rolexsd4000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: N.Y Watch: SD43 Mk1 , TT SD43 Posts: 970	my Black dial and together with friends at work Polar 3-1 liked the Black while some liked the white but as a ROLEX fan Polar ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

21 July 2019, 09:56 AM	#3
Kanester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 21	Do it. Love mine! Had it for 2 weeks and no regrets. Future classic IMHO.

21 July 2019, 11:49 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	It's a great watch.

21 July 2019, 12:20 PM	#5
tgyberg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Tory Location: Mpls, MN Watch: D-Blue Posts: 636	I would get the black dial!

21 July 2019, 12:36 PM	#6
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I've had the black dial for years....everything else comes and goes and it gets by far the most wrist time. You won't regret it!

21 July 2019, 12:51 PM	#7
brian15876 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 38	Super torn over here between black and white deal, currently leaning toward white though. I'm even considering selling or trading my blnr to get one

21 July 2019, 02:14 PM	#8
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	It’s been my daily for 5 years. Love it and it’s very low key not flashy at all which is what I wanted.

21 July 2019, 02:16 PM	#9
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	If you like it, I say get it. What other references are you considering other than the Explorer II?

21 July 2019, 02:29 PM	#10
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	It’s a great piece-

21 July 2019, 02:32 PM	#11
jvb.nc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NC / CA Watch: 228206meteorite Posts: 1,333	it’s so good. definitely one i’d love to have in the box. i love my polar forcaure, and i find this dial slightly more harmonious for some reason.

21 July 2019, 03:49 PM	#13
Rabidmonk0 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jef Location: SF Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 107	That's a great watch and next on my list if I can ever find one.

21 July 2019, 03:56 PM	#15
Captain Lee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 94	I'm a fan of mine. I rotate it with a couple of GMT's and as much as they're my favorite model of Rolex, I still seem to wear the black dial ExII more than the others. It's a great watch that doesn't scream Rolex. Love the brushed bracelet. It's the perfect casual/activity watch.

21 July 2019, 09:48 PM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	It’s a great watch and fits great for its size

21 July 2019, 10:23 PM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Cool watch. Go for it.

23 July 2019, 09:18 AM	#23
jakegdiazmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Quezon City Posts: 11	The EXP 2 is such an underrated sport watch. Whether it be black or polar, the dial is beautiful and very legible. Perfect for daily use or special occasions. Although i have the polar, I wouldn’t mind getting a black dial with floating hands in the future! The brushed center links only adds to it’s appeal as a daily timepiece.. sporty yet still elegant! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2019, 05:30 PM	#24
dapticks Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 6	It's a wonderful time piece mate. I hope you go for it.

28 July 2019, 05:39 PM	#25
ud101 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 145	It's an amazing watch.

29 July 2019, 01:39 AM	#27
Wristwatchin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: LA Watch: Rolexxx Posts: 86	Get it!!! It’s a great watch. I found it difficult to choose between the black and white but since my other watches have black dials, I went with the polar. Good luck!

29 July 2019, 01:45 AM	#28
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	The black dial Exp II is my work horse. I wear that one all the time. It’s a great piece, very underrated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2019, 02:32 AM	#29
drtii Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: West Coast Watch: 216570 \| 126660 Posts: 582	I own the polar, will likely own the black version someday as well. I've passed on the black dial twice already, however, it's a great piece in its own right. Unlike the polar there are a lot of darker NATO strap options that would work better with the black dial, so you could have some fun with it.

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