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rmagoo57 · 24 August 2021, 03:28 AM

Not knowing when or if I would get the call for the Explorer II Black dial, I was able to source this orange dialed Superocean - my first Breitling. Thought it would be a fun watch for the pool, beach, golf, etc. Bought it with the SS bracelet then picked up a rubber strap from a local dealer. Planning to keep it on rubber.

As luck would have it, I got the call for my 226750 the following day!! I love it! It's a big watch but I find it very comfortable to wear. I plan to take these two on my golf trip this weekend. Planning to Explore a few Michigan breweries as well.

Thanks for looking at my 1000th post! It's been a fun couple years hanging out here on TRF and collecting a few watches!

bp1000 · 24 August 2021, 03:30 AM

Congratulations in both respects.

Saw one on the wrist of a stranger today. White dial but as always so much better looking in person then the photos, which simply don’t do this stunning watch justice.

MellowYellowVette · 24 August 2021, 03:39 AM

Congratulations on both and enjoy your trip!

djyolky · 24 August 2021, 03:52 AM

Cool Breitling.

Question: You mentioned you sourced your Breitling, I'm assuming it was a grey dealer? Is this grey dealer located near the AD you got your Explorer from?

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rfs · 24 August 2021, 04:15 AM

Congrats

darrenho · 24 August 2021, 04:25 AM

I like oranges!

PBJ1925 · 24 August 2021, 04:33 AM

Congrats Ron, what a fantastic way to celebrate the 1000th post. Both pieces complement each other well, post some pics in the wild during/after your golf outing weekend!

BNA/LION · 24 August 2021, 04:51 AM

Congratulations! Keep them coming...

rmagoo57 · 24 August 2021, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djyolky

Cool Breitling.

Question: You mentioned you sourced your Breitling, I'm assuming it was a grey dealer? Is this grey dealer located near the AD you got your Explorer from?

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Got it from a dealer here on TRF. Was new.

Got the rubber strap at a local Breitling (and Omega) dealer.

ks58 · 24 August 2021, 04:55 AM

Great watch!

rmagoo57 · 24 August 2021, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrenho

I like oranges!

I call it my pumpkin

MrMercedes · 24 August 2021, 05:00 AM

Big congrats! It is a fantastic watch!

DESH · 24 August 2021, 07:20 AM

huge congratulations!!!

enjoy in good health!!!

Clockwork24 · 24 August 2021, 08:33 AM

Congratulations

kpeco · 24 August 2021, 10:15 AM

Awesome! Congrats! Hit em long and straight.

samuel019 · 24 August 2021, 10:25 AM

Congrats on both milestones. Exp II is one heck of a watch. Love love love my 216570 in black. Doesn’t get enough credit for just how great it is IMO

GST15 · 24 August 2021, 10:06 PM

Congratulations! I also have a SO 42. It is a great watch, use it in the ocean and pool all year long. Keeps near perfect time and runs about +2 per week. I have the rubber with clasp, and it has a glide lock type adjust system. Great Value watch. Sometimes its good to have a less expensive watch that you don't have to worry so much about

The Explorer is beautiful also!

1665fan · 24 August 2021, 10:08 PM

Congrats, both pieces serve their purposes…….should be a fun watch you can wear without too much worry…..Michigan has some nice breweries, I’d recommend Bells

subprimero · 24 August 2021, 10:27 PM

Nice pair! Congratulations!

PhilippeD · 24 August 2021, 10:36 PM

Congratulations. In my opinion the Exp II is highly underrated. Also a great watch to experiment with rubber/NATO/leather straps.

brandrea · 24 August 2021, 10:42 PM

Big congratulations on 1000 and the incomings Ron

rmlovett1 · 24 August 2021, 11:05 PM

Congratulations!

rmagoo57 · 24 August 2021, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Congrats, both pieces serve their purposes…….should be a fun watch you can wear without too much worry…..Michigan has some nice breweries, I’d recommend Bells

Thanks. There are approx. 350 breweries in Michigan, I've only been to 130 ish including Bell's (Eccentric Café). Many serve excellent food too. Hope to hit 6-7 this week. Another fun hobby! It takes me to places/cities, small towns that I wouldn't think of visiting.

Thanks everybody!!

adeath · 19 September 2021, 04:22 AM

Congrats. I got the call for my EXP II in the late Spring. I thought I wanted a white dial, but got the call for the black dial. It reminds me so much about what I love about my Sub. I LOVE THIS WATCH. Looks great on the wrist and love the move away from the maxi cases.

HACKNSACK44 · 19 September 2021, 12:38 PM

Congrats!!

MJ EXPLORER · 19 September 2021, 01:27 PM

Congrats fellow Michigander. I'm a long time black dial Explorer II wearer. One of the best watches ever made.

24 August 2021, 03:28 AM	#1
rmagoo57 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,560	Incomings for my 1000th Post Not knowing when or if I would get the call for the Explorer II Black dial, I was able to source this orange dialed Superocean - my first Breitling. Thought it would be a fun watch for the pool, beach, golf, etc. Bought it with the SS bracelet then picked up a rubber strap from a local dealer. Planning to keep it on rubber. As luck would have it, I got the call for my 226750 the following day!! I love it! It's a big watch but I find it very comfortable to wear. I plan to take these two on my golf trip this weekend. Planning to Explore a few Michigan breweries as well. Thanks for looking at my 1000th post! It's been a fun couple years hanging out here on TRF and collecting a few watches! Attached Images

24 August 2021, 04:51 AM	#8
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24 August 2021, 07:20 AM	#13
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	huge congratulations!!! enjoy in good health!!! __________________ Instagram: wristkink

24 August 2021, 10:25 AM	#16
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	Congrats on both milestones. Exp II is one heck of a watch. Love love love my 216570 in black. Doesn’t get enough credit for just how great it is IMO __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

19 September 2021, 12:38 PM	#25
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

24 August 2021, 03:30 AM	#2
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	Congratulations in both respects. Saw one on the wrist of a stranger today. White dial but as always so much better looking in person then the photos, which simply don’t do this stunning watch justice.

24 August 2021, 03:39 AM	#3
MellowYellowVette "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: MD Posts: 65	Congratulations on both and enjoy your trip!

24 August 2021, 03:52 AM	#4
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,411	Cool Breitling. Question: You mentioned you sourced your Breitling, I'm assuming it was a grey dealer? Is this grey dealer located near the AD you got your Explorer from? Sent from my SM-G991U1 using Tapatalk

24 August 2021, 04:15 AM	#5
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,391	Congrats

24 August 2021, 04:25 AM	#6
darrenho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Darren Location: Orange County Posts: 223	I like oranges!

24 August 2021, 04:33 AM	#7
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	Congrats Ron, what a fantastic way to celebrate the 1000th post. Both pieces complement each other well, post some pics in the wild during/after your golf outing weekend!

24 August 2021, 04:55 AM	#10
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Great watch!

24 August 2021, 05:00 AM	#12
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Big congrats! It is a fantastic watch!

24 August 2021, 08:33 AM	#14
Clockwork24 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: US Posts: 89	Congratulations

24 August 2021, 10:15 AM	#15
kpeco Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Kansas Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 81	Awesome! Congrats! Hit em long and straight.

24 August 2021, 10:06 PM	#17
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,967	Congratulations! I also have a SO 42. It is a great watch, use it in the ocean and pool all year long. Keeps near perfect time and runs about +2 per week. I have the rubber with clasp, and it has a glide lock type adjust system. Great Value watch. Sometimes its good to have a less expensive watch that you don't have to worry so much about The Explorer is beautiful also!

24 August 2021, 10:08 PM	#18
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Congrats, both pieces serve their purposes…….should be a fun watch you can wear without too much worry…..Michigan has some nice breweries, I’d recommend Bells

24 August 2021, 10:27 PM	#19
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Nice pair! Congratulations!

24 August 2021, 10:36 PM	#20
PhilippeD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Philippe Location: Netherlands Posts: 388	Congratulations. In my opinion the Exp II is highly underrated. Also a great watch to experiment with rubber/NATO/leather straps.

24 August 2021, 10:42 PM	#21
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	Big congratulations on 1000 and the incomings Ron

24 August 2021, 11:05 PM	#22
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Congratulations!

19 September 2021, 04:22 AM	#24
adeath "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Alex D'Eath Location: Houston Watch: 1986 Rolex 16750 Posts: 49	Congrats. I got the call for my EXP II in the late Spring. I thought I wanted a white dial, but got the call for the black dial. It reminds me so much about what I love about my Sub. I LOVE THIS WATCH. Looks great on the wrist and love the move away from the maxi cases.

19 September 2021, 01:27 PM	#26
MJ EXPLORER 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Mike Location: Arkansas Watch: Explorer 40 Posts: 1,026	Congrats fellow Michigander. I'm a long time black dial Explorer II wearer. One of the best watches ever made.

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