6 days with the white Explorer II ......

[Chris B]

The white Explorer is a hell of a watch, I've had mine about 6 weeks & all I can say is that I should have had one years ago.

A short while ago Jocke posted pic of a white Explorer on a brown leather strap, it was stunning.

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by Chris B

The white Explorer is a hell of a watch, I've had mine about 6 weeks & all I can say is that I should have had one years ago.

A short while ago Jocke posted pic of a white Explorer on a brown leather strap, it was stunning.

You are absolutely correct.Its a beauty !!

Up to about a month ago I was saying to quote myself,things like "The ss bezel will not stand out from the ss case and this will let the dial look small .. " and "Its my least favourite of all the ss sport Rollies ... " What absolute from me ....(Please excuse me I first want to hit myself over the head ... )

Those pics from Jocke had me thinking and I started investigating the white dial Expl II .... and the rest is history

This is perhaps the Rolex that will respond the best to bracelet/strap changes,BUT for the moment the original bracelet is going nowhere

All I can say is,that if the white dial Expl II just crosses your mind ..... GET IT !!! Satisfaction guaranteed

[ohlins]

still as pretty as ever.....

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by ohlins

still as pretty as ever.....

What a stunningly superb picture, Ohlins!!!

[TARDIS]

A truly great looking model is the white dial Explorer II which my AD insists on calling it the 'Polar' Explorer.

[TR-DK]

Nice review

[Alex Stylianou]

Well DOne !

[Teofilo]

I know this thread has been going for a couple of weeks but I must say how impressed I am by the way it developed. the views and pictures were great
The pictures by Ragu of his collection of classic Rolex sports/professional/tool watches was just superb......it just gives those new collectors like me a new take on different watches that we might like to own
The Sub and Gmt II are absolute essentials, and the Exp II makes a great contrast in a collection of 3 watches.......as 3 is probably going to be the final number that I will own, it has certainly given me food for thought
White Exp II or TT blue face YM as watch number 3 ?
The Sub is already mine, the Gmt II will be by the end of the summer, so I've only got one hard choice to make.......

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

I know this thread has been going for a couple of weeks but I must say how impressed I am by the way it developed. the views and pictures were great
The pictures by Ragu of his collection of classic Rolex sports/professional/tool watches was just superb......it just gives those new collectors like me a new take on different watches that we might like to own
The Sub and Gmt II are absolute essentials, and the Exp II makes a great contrast in a collection of 3 watches.......as 3 is probably going to be the final number that I will own, it has certainly given me food for thought
White Exp II or TT blue face YM as watch number 3 ?
The Sub is already mine, the Gmt II will be by the end of the summer, so I've only got one hard choice to make.......

TT BLUE Sub?

[Solar]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

I know this thread has been going for a couple of weeks but I must say how impressed I am by the way it developed. the views and pictures were great
The pictures by Ragu of his collection of classic Rolex sports/professional/tool watches was just superb......it just gives those new collectors like me a new take on different watches that we might like to own
The Sub and Gmt II are absolute essentials, and the Exp II makes a great contrast in a collection of 3 watches.......

I really have to agree; I like Ragu's choices, as Mike put it, air (GMT), land (Exp II) and sea (Sub). The choices all represent something and bring something different to the collector's table.

Certainly thinking of a white dialed Exp II as a third........

[Teofilo]

I've never tried a blue sub on. I remember some pictures you posted a few weeks ago of a blue sub and a blue YM next to each other.....I think the question was about the shades of blue being slightly different.
Ive tried the blue YM on a few times and it just seems "right". The contrast between the gold on the bezel and the blue of the face really works for me.(lot of money for a watch though ).

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

The contrast between the gold on the bezel and the blue of the face really works for me.(lot of money for a watch though ).

That's exactly what I felt and thought when I sold off my earlier Blue Sub in order to upgrade to the Blue YM.

I had regrets later and then sold off the Blue YM in exchange for a new Blue Sub once again.

Perhaps you should try them both on at your AD and, in fact, even compare them side-by-side and see which one appeals more to you.

JJ

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

I've never tried a blue sub on. I remember some pictures you posted a few weeks ago of a blue sub and a blue YM next to each other.....I think the question was about the shades of blue being slightly different.
Ive tried the blue YM on a few times and it just seems "right". The contrast between the gold on the bezel and the blue of the face really works for me.(lot of money for a watch though ).

In the Blue world the TT Sub beats the YM hands down.Between thoae two there is only one and thats the Blue TT Sub

[sammy911]

I wear mine everywhere. Wouldn't trade it for anything else. Would love a black face though. Maybre a GMT or Sub

[Tools]

Jim,
Black face !!!

You mean like this?

[Teofilo]

JJ and BlueBull....re the "blue world".....I had to go to my AD in Colchester today to put down my deposit for a red hand GMT II (pepsi).
As I was there anyway I had a play with both the TT Sub and the TT YM.
I must admit JJ that I had underestimated the huge difference in the shades of blue between the two watches.
The sub is a real vibrant,living blue...whilst the YM is more of a blue/slate colour.
It wasnt after all about the way the dial changes in the light......
The YM is still the most complete package to my eyes(for a TT watch),but I couldnt have that knowing that the blue/slate is not as vibrant as the Sub.
The Sub has the best dial but somehow the bezel doesnt quite look right in blue/gold.....plus I have a Sub already.
The TT Sub did feel lovely on the wrist though.....I can see why so many of you love it so much

[Solar]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

JJ and BlueBull....re the "blue world".....I had to go to my AD in Colchester today to put down my deposit for a red hand GMT II (pepsi).

Congrats on putting down a deposit on such a great watch!!

You'll love having the GMT II Pepsi: colourful, dynamic design yet classic and smooth, with the nicest light-catching coin edge bezel......speaking of the blue world, here's my GMT II in blue laser light.........

Chris

[Teofilo]

Chris,great picture as always ! The Pepsi will be paid in full by the end of August.....or sooner if my pick "Authorized" wins the Derby.......
The GMT II fits on the wrist really well.It was hard to give it back to the AD

[Solar]

Thanks Peter, and yes, it would be hard giving it back.....

The GMT II and Exp II are flatter and lighter than the Subs and SD. When I put my SD on, I really know its there, and I have a big wrist. It slides around a bit, but then it finds its place later in the day.

The GMT II goes on and I forget its there almost immediately.

Both have their functions, both have their pros and cons, but if it was only one for me, I believe it would be the GMT II.

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by Solar

Thanks Peter, and yes, it would be hard giving it back.....

The GMT II and Exp II are flatter and lighter than the Subs and SD. When I put my SD on, I really know its there, and I have a big wrist. It slides around a bit, but then it finds its place later in the day.

The GMT II goes on and I forget its there almost immediately.

Both have their functions, both have their pros and cons, but if it was only one for me, I believe it would be the GMT II.

Well said My SD and Expl II gets 50/50 wrist time.Like you said,both type of styles have their advantages.I do like the weight and height of the SD.Its a bold,yet elegant and cleancut design.
I owned a GMT for 6 years and the "feel" of the Expl II,is exactly the same.
Its very nice to alternate between the black and the white dial,as daily wearers and then I have the beautiful Blue TT Sub,for the "occasions" ...

[pennydanny]

Like to try on the Blue TT someday. Looks pretty.

Dan

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by pennydanny

Like to try on the Blue TT someday. Looks pretty.

Dan

Let there be no uncertainty,the Blue King is an awesomly beautiful design One of Rolexes finest.

Wearing mine right now.On my way to my son's Rugby match ... See ya !!!