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jfoxx33 · 12 February 2009, 11:01 AM

I prefer the white dial. It can be dressed up or down, very versatile watch

14060man · 12 February 2009, 12:57 PM

I think the gold surround hour indices on the black dial tend to sparkle and attract attention.

On the white, this gold glistening effect is negated with the black paint. Kind of makes the white dial less flashy--which to me is a good thing.

Bevo7 · 12 February 2009, 01:32 PM

I say the white dial is decidedly low key. I wore to the office almost daily for seven years with few comments from co-workers, clients, etc.

SLS · 12 February 2009, 02:04 PM

Black

~Scott

kokovovoru · 12 February 2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 14060man

What's more low key and stealthy? Black or White dial Explorer II?

If you want to keep a low profile, black is your choice. Personally, white diall has an in-your-face sorta effect. People will notice your watch from mile away. On the other hand, black dial blends easlily with your clothing. Just my 2cents.

14060man · 12 February 2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Go for the black. It looks cooler and the red GMT hand stands out more. Overall, it's more of a classic Rolex look, IMHO. But I could be wrong ....

I think the red 24 hour hand is more visible against the white dial...

rayt · 12 February 2009, 03:11 PM

i prefer black

Art 1 · 12 February 2009, 08:49 PM

No difference.

aleeboy · 12 February 2009, 10:30 PM

I'd say the black is more stealthy than the black. The contrast on the white is strong and it's actually a very shiny dial.

bwalkerVintage · 12 February 2009, 10:35 PM

I concur that black = stealth.

Psmith · 12 February 2009, 10:37 PM

They are both pretty stealthy - from a distance, the bezel blends into the case. Something that doesn't happen with a "Pepsi" GMT, for example.

For me, the quintessential Exp II is probably the white dial, but I prefer to wear the black. Suits me better and I love the red 24hr hand on that "enamel black" background.

I would suggest trying on both black and white and buying whichever suits you best.

Pics of my black dial below

Cheers

jets · 12 February 2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 14060man

What's more low key and stealthy? Black or White dial Explorer II?

Stealth bombers are stealthy, low-key, and black. So I rekon Blacks the one to go with.

I'd get the white since not many Rolex dials are white and it looks cool.

12 February 2009, 02:04 PM	#34
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Black ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

12 February 2009, 10:37 PM	#41
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	They are both pretty stealthy - from a distance, the bezel blends into the case. Something that doesn't happen with a "Pepsi" GMT, for example. For me, the quintessential Exp II is probably the white dial, but I prefer to wear the black. Suits me better and I love the red 24hr hand on that "enamel black" background. I would suggest trying on both black and white and buying whichever suits you best. Pics of my black dial below Cheers Attached Images __________________

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12 February 2009, 11:01 AM	#31
jfoxx33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England Posts: 8	I prefer the white dial. It can be dressed up or down, very versatile watch

12 February 2009, 12:57 PM	#32
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	I think the gold surround hour indices on the black dial tend to sparkle and attract attention. On the white, this gold glistening effect is negated with the black paint. Kind of makes the white dial less flashy--which to me is a good thing.

12 February 2009, 01:32 PM	#33
Bevo7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 3	I say the white dial is decidedly low key. I wore to the office almost daily for seven years with few comments from co-workers, clients, etc.

12 February 2009, 03:11 PM	#37
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	i prefer black

12 February 2009, 08:49 PM	#38
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	No difference.

12 February 2009, 10:30 PM	#39
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	I'd say the black is more stealthy than the black. The contrast on the white is strong and it's actually a very shiny dial.

12 February 2009, 10:35 PM	#40
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	I concur that black = stealth.

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