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Ragu · 18 January 2007, 04:41 AM

it seems to me that this model either White or Black face dosen't get the attention or popularity other Rolex get. I like the White Exp. II myself and looking back thru many threads here this is my conclusion.
Am I wrong in thinking this about the Exp. I & II ?
I've seen a few "great" pics of the White Exp. II and it's a beautiful watch!

Thanks

PRH · 18 January 2007, 04:46 AM

I agree, I love a watch with a white dial and that is why I choose the ExplorerII as my "knock about" watch, my other Rolex is a YG Day Date with of course a white dial.

Just wish the new GMTII-Master came with a white dial option

padi56 · 18 January 2007, 04:50 AM

Both great watches but like everything beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.And thats how it should be, if you like a particular watch and it smiles back at you, thats the watch for you.Myself prefer the white dial in the Explorer 11 but not a huge fan,as I prefer the sub type sort of bezel.And the Explorer some call it the Explorer 1, is one of Rolex longest production runs.

mike · 18 January 2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragu

it seems to me that this model either White or Black face dosen't get the attention or popularity other Rolex get. I like the White Exp. II myself and looking back thru many threads here this is my conclusion.
Am I wrong in thinking this about the Exp. I & II ?
I've seen a few "great" pics of the White Exp. II and it's a beautiful watch!

Thanks

HA! My son sure thought so! I gave him a choice of several watches as an early graduation present from college. Took him about 1 second to grab the white!

At least it's still in the family.

mrbieler · 18 January 2007, 08:36 AM

I'd buy a white faced Explorer I in a heart beat. Love the dial and hands on the watch pictured above on a I.

ginzo · 18 January 2007, 09:18 AM

The Explorers are great watches. I love the simplicity of the explorer and the white dial available on the II.

tonelar · 18 January 2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragu

I like the White Exp. II myself and looking back thru many threads here this is my conclusion.
Am I wrong in thinking this about the Exp. I & II ?

How can you be wrong in liking something so beautiful... the white face Explorer II is gorgeous. Also it stands out because it's a pretty unique look. Mine got a lot of attention recently and I noticed later that the other nice watches at the party were mostly dive watches.

I would like to see an Explorer with a white face... I think it'd be beautiful as well.

ohlins · 18 January 2007, 11:24 AM

i do not have the black dial exp 2.....but i guess this is close enough for a comparison.....haha

karwath · 18 January 2007, 12:20 PM

As in everything, it boils down to personal taste.

A few years ago, after spending a considerable amount of time shopping for a watch, and almost deciding on a SS/Plat Yachtmaster, I saw the EXP II with the white dial, and it was instantly my "gotta have it" watch, and it is still my favorite. It is one of the watches I would never consider parting with.

Neither of the two jewelers in town that I prefer who are Rolex ADs had a white dial EXP II in stock, but both had black dial EXP IIs, and pretty much every other Rolex most anyone might want.

I was told it would be 3-6 months wait for a white dial EXP II, and I decided to hold out for the white dial, and in about 4 months one came in. I never regretted waiting for THE watch I wanted.

I also have come to appreicate the fact that the white dial EXP II is not "immediately" noticable as a Rolex for people who have only a casual knowledge of Rolex. Subs, Datejust watches and also the GMT seem to be what most people identify as the traditional Rolexes. No doubt this is due to the greater popularity of those watches. I am comfortable knowing that my taste might not be what others, or maybe even most others like.

It is, however, nice when from time to time someone compliments my watch, asks what type of watch it is, and then expresses surprise when they learn it is a Rolex.

Ragu · 18 January 2007, 01:05 PM

Those are some great pics.
Kinda makes your knees weak ;)

JJ Irani · 18 January 2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragu

it seems to me that this model either White or Black face dosen't get the attention or popularity other Rolex get. I like the White Exp. II myself and looking back thru many threads here this is my conclusion.
Am I wrong in thinking this about the Exp. I & II ?
I've seen a few "great" pics of the White Exp. II and it's a beautiful watch!

Thanks

Ragu....it's so simple, it's staring you smack in the face!! If you really like the white dial Exp-II, go for it!!

Never mind what others have to say. Personally, I too think it's a very elegant under-stated watch. And can be worn with jeans or even a tux!!

Ragu · 18 January 2007, 01:58 PM

I've started a folder with some of the great pics posted on this board!

karwath · 18 January 2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Ragu....it's so simple, it's staring you smack in the face!! If you really like the white dial Exp-II, go for it!!

Never mind what others have to say. Personally, I too think it's a very elegant under-stated watch. And can be worn with jeans or even a tux!!

That's exactly how I feel. However, I wonder what it would look like on a Nato strap?

tonelar · 18 January 2007, 03:19 PM

sorry can't help you with a pic, but here's my black face on a bond nato strap...

Actually, lemme try adding a negative of the dial face alone. It might give you a rough idea of what the white face Explorer II would look like on this strap.

tonelar · 18 January 2007, 03:29 PM

here... hope this helps

JJ Irani · 18 January 2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

here... hope this helps

I don't think so, tosser!!!

karwath · 18 January 2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

here... hope this helps

You know, it doesn't look as nice as the black dial, but not bad!

tonelar · 18 January 2007, 06:57 PM

I've always tried to put bands that matched the face color... for me that's what makes the combo look more coordinated.

jac67 · 18 January 2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragu

Those are some great pics.
Kinda makes your knees weak ;)

Are you looking a pictures of watches OR porn???

John.

tonelar · 19 January 2007, 01:32 AM

they're kinda like both actually

18 January 2007, 04:41 AM	#1
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	Explorer I & II ques... it seems to me that this model either White or Black face dosen't get the attention or popularity other Rolex get. I like the White Exp. II myself and looking back thru many threads here this is my conclusion. Am I wrong in thinking this about the Exp. I & II ? I've seen a few "great" pics of the White Exp. II and it's a beautiful watch! Thanks

18 January 2007, 04:50 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Both great watches but like everything beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.And thats how it should be, if you like a particular watch and it smiles back at you, thats the watch for you.Myself prefer the white dial in the Explorer 11 but not a huge fan,as I prefer the sub type sort of bezel.And the Explorer some call it the Explorer 1, is one of Rolex longest production runs. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

18 January 2007, 08:36 AM	#5
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	I'd buy a white faced Explorer I in a heart beat. Love the dial and hands on the watch pictured above on a I. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

18 January 2007, 11:24 AM	#8
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	i do not have the black dial exp 2.....but i guess this is close enough for a comparison.....haha __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

18 January 2007, 03:19 PM	#14
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	sorry can't help you with a pic, but here's my black face on a bond nato strap... Actually, lemme try adding a negative of the dial face alone. It might give you a rough idea of what the white face Explorer II would look like on this strap. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

18 January 2007, 04:46 AM	#2
PRH "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: UK Watch: WG DD Posts: 179	I agree, I love a watch with a white dial and that is why I choose the ExplorerII as my "knock about" watch, my other Rolex is a YG Day Date with of course a white dial. Just wish the new GMTII-Master came with a white dial option

18 January 2007, 09:18 AM	#6
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	The Explorers are great watches. I love the simplicity of the explorer and the white dial available on the II.

18 January 2007, 12:20 PM	#9
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	As in everything, it boils down to personal taste. A few years ago, after spending a considerable amount of time shopping for a watch, and almost deciding on a SS/Plat Yachtmaster, I saw the EXP II with the white dial, and it was instantly my "gotta have it" watch, and it is still my favorite. It is one of the watches I would never consider parting with. Neither of the two jewelers in town that I prefer who are Rolex ADs had a white dial EXP II in stock, but both had black dial EXP IIs, and pretty much every other Rolex most anyone might want. I was told it would be 3-6 months wait for a white dial EXP II, and I decided to hold out for the white dial, and in about 4 months one came in. I never regretted waiting for THE watch I wanted. I also have come to appreicate the fact that the white dial EXP II is not "immediately" noticable as a Rolex for people who have only a casual knowledge of Rolex. Subs, Datejust watches and also the GMT seem to be what most people identify as the traditional Rolexes. No doubt this is due to the greater popularity of those watches. I am comfortable knowing that my taste might not be what others, or maybe even most others like. It is, however, nice when from time to time someone compliments my watch, asks what type of watch it is, and then expresses surprise when they learn it is a Rolex.

18 January 2007, 01:05 PM	#10
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	Those are some great pics. Kinda makes your knees weak ;)

18 January 2007, 01:58 PM	#12
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	I've started a folder with some of the great pics posted on this board!

18 January 2007, 03:29 PM	#15
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	here... hope this helps __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

18 January 2007, 06:57 PM	#18
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I've always tried to put bands that matched the face color... for me that's what makes the combo look more coordinated. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

19 January 2007, 01:32 AM	#20
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	they're kinda like both actually __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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