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Old 18 February 2010, 10:44 AM   #1
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Got my Explorer II
I have to say this is with out a doubt the most comfortable watch I have ever owned in my LIFE!! The sub is going to take a back seat for a little while, words I never thought I would say. Already added a NATO bracelet.

A big thank you to "normandy" for a great watch!!!


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Old 18 February 2010, 10:51 AM   #2
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You won't regret it. My Explorer-II gets 85% of my wrist time, easy. Two years later, I'm actually thinking of selling the Sub.
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Old 18 February 2010, 10:58 AM   #3
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I have to say this is with out a doubt the most comfortable watch I have ever owned in my LIFE!! The sub is going to take a back seat for a little while, words I never thought I would say.

A big thank you to "normandy" for a great watch!!!
Congrats..........agreed on the comfort factor. By far the most comfortable Rolex out there.

Wear it in good health - JJ
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Old 18 February 2010, 11:01 AM   #4
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My advise is to have you Sub serviced, so you can showcase it.

My DJ is great for my every day watch.
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Old 18 February 2010, 11:21 AM   #5
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My advise is to have you Sub serviced, so you can showcase it.

My DJ is great for my every day watch.
My sub is only a few months old but I did just order a 4 watch winder so that I can keep my sub and any future purchases in good shape.
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Old 18 February 2010, 12:06 PM   #6
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sweet!!!!
hope your hands don't turn blue though as it seems to be just a td too tight... hehehehe!
wear it in good health buddy!
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Old 18 February 2010, 12:09 PM   #7
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Old 18 February 2010, 12:09 PM   #8
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Explorer II is a very nice watch. Please show us your Explorer with an oyster bracelet on.
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Old 18 February 2010, 12:18 PM   #9
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My sub is only a few months old but I did just order a 4 watch winder so that I can keep my sub and any future purchases in good shape.
Smart man!

I think it's a foregone conclusion for anyone joining TRF to expect to own more Rolexes in the future
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Old 18 February 2010, 12:26 PM   #10
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Explorer II is a very nice watch. Please show us your Explorer with an oyster bracelet on.

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Old 18 February 2010, 01:31 PM   #11
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Thanks Matt! enjoy the watch my friend.
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Old 18 February 2010, 01:38 PM   #12
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Beautiful, just beautiful!!!
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Old 18 February 2010, 01:48 PM   #13
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Very nice Explorer !
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Old 18 February 2010, 01:49 PM   #14
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You have a fine looking Exp II, but I much prefer mine on the factory bracelet. Wear it in good health! Cheers, Bill P.
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Old 18 February 2010, 02:05 PM   #15
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Old 18 February 2010, 02:09 PM   #16
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Thanks Matt! enjoy the watch my friend.
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Old 18 February 2010, 02:41 PM   #17
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Congrats, looks great.
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Old 18 February 2010, 02:42 PM   #18
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Old 18 February 2010, 10:29 PM   #19
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Looks like you're wearing an 18mm NATO in this picture; a 20mm would fill out the lugs and stabilize the head a little more. Although I have seen a lot more color options in the 18mm size.
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Old 18 February 2010, 10:42 PM   #20
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Looking Great!!!!

I agree about the fit ...i don't like to see the bar.....

.........still,..... it fits alot better than James Bonds Regimental strap....that was terrible IMO!!!!
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Old 18 February 2010, 10:44 PM   #21
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My opinion
The watch with the original bracelet is superb, they should't be on Nato.

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Old 18 February 2010, 10:51 PM   #22
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The watch with the original bracelet is superb, they should't be on Nato.

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This is absolutely true, unless the wearer wants to put it on a NATO.
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Old 18 February 2010, 10:55 PM   #23
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Old 18 February 2010, 11:04 PM   #24
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Congrats! The ExII is a wonderful watch. I'm wearing mine (white) as I write this.
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Old 18 February 2010, 11:14 PM   #25
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Old 19 February 2010, 01:12 AM   #26
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The Expy II has slowly grown on my and now is my second in line. If I'm fortunate enough to get a second Rolex after my DJ II then it will hands down be the Expy II a-la-snow white!

Great shots of a great watch!
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Old 19 February 2010, 01:36 AM   #27
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This is absolutely true, unless the wearer wants to put it on a NATO.

Good point and great shots!
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Old 19 February 2010, 01:52 AM   #28
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Many congrats. Enjoy your Expy II
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Old 19 February 2010, 07:54 AM   #29
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Beautiful Explorer II .... love the white dial!
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Old 19 February 2010, 02:40 PM   #30
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My son has the black dial and now wants a white one like yours. Great looking watch and congratulations!
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