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Singslinger · 13 August 2011, 01:04 AM

Both are great watches but if the criteria for choosing between the two is which one will stand up better to daily beating, then I'd say keep the Exp II. I sold my Daytona (white) because I became frustrated with the number of scratches it accumulated on its bezel through daily knocks.

Puffy · 13 August 2011, 01:58 AM

Exp II Polar was the first Rolex I ever lusted for... and it gets the most wrist time by far, it's better as a daily weare due to the brushed case and bracelet so you can't see minor scuffs or fingerprints

Having said that both are great watches and you can't go wrong with either...

Here are a few few pics...

rokmc0 · 13 August 2011, 05:51 PM

Daytona is going to be my choice. Sleeky looking on Daytona. that is fantastic

Puffy · 13 August 2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rokmc0

Daytona is going to be my choice. Sleeky looking on Daytona. that is fantastic

Great choice

britincali · 13 August 2011, 06:33 PM

Puffy I hate you man, really I do.

My dream is a white daytona and I own an expy, that post is scarey close to a personal goal.......

Puffy · 13 August 2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by britincali

Puffy I hate you man, really I do.

My dream is a white daytona and I own an expy, that post is scarey close to a personal goal.......

Get it dude! while it's not very practical it's certainly stunning

britincali · 13 August 2011, 06:41 PM

I still hate you....

Puffy · 13 August 2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by britincali

I still hate you....

dpkong · 13 August 2011, 09:42 PM

thank goodness i have both or i'd hate him too!!

AJMarcus · 13 August 2011, 10:14 PM

All very good thoughtful responses. I think most of us have been in your predicament at one time or another. My heartfelt suggestion, as difficult as it may be to hear, is to keep the Expy II and save for a Daytona. You can get some great prices on a LNIB from the trusted TRF sellers here. That way you have the best of both worlds and will never regret your decision.

dddrees · 13 August 2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

All very good thoughtful responses. I think most of us have been in your predicament at one time or another. My heartfelt suggestion, as difficult as it may be to hear, is to keep the Expy II and save for a Daytona. You can get some great prices on a LNIB from the trusted TRF sellers here. That way you have the best of both worlds and will never regret your decision.

X2

I have a Daytona and really like it, however it sounds as though you like what you already have. Keep it, enjoy it, and save for the Daytona.

Sherwooddavid · 13 August 2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by conrail

Oh absolutely ditch the Explorer and get the Daytona! No brainer there.

Agree !

HACKNSACK44 · 14 August 2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DolphinV8

You can definitely wear the Daytona daily. I guess the question is do you mind babying your watches? If you do, then the EX II would be the better choice due to brushed SS finish. I have both watches, and I feel more comfortable wearing the EX II daily, too.

Of course you can always have the Daytona Brushed..

TurboWatch · 14 August 2011, 05:16 PM

britincali · 15 August 2011, 03:22 AM

Ive thought about this for awhile and Ive decided....

Puffy can suck my danglies. That is all.

BeekerMuppet · 15 August 2011, 05:07 AM

Get your dream watch

Puffy · 15 August 2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by britincali

Ive thought about this for awhile and Ive decided....

Puffy can suck my danglies. That is all.

when's the white Daytona arriving mate??

britincali · 15 August 2011, 06:33 AM

I hope your avatar has kitty diabetes....

hoops10 · 15 August 2011, 07:14 AM

Hi Tom, just wanted to throw my two cents in. I own a White SS Daytona and a RG Date Just. I had the DJ about 3 years before I purchased the Daytona. I now find myself only wearing the Daytona. It is a great everyday watch. My profession requires that I wear a suit often and the Daytona looks as good with a suit as it does with jeans. I have had the Daytona for about 4 months now and while I am careful when I wear it I not longer stress if it accidentally hits something. To date I have no scratches to note. I had the same question as you about the Daytona being a good daily watch. As one member of TRF told me wear it, have fun and when you send it in for servicing later it can be returned looking like new. Good luck.

z32turbo · 15 August 2011, 10:12 AM

I think he Daytona is perfectly fine for everyday use. As far as missing your Exp only you can decide. Neither the Exp or Daytona do it for me so it's pretty much up to you and your preference.

Good luck!

Noriki · 15 August 2011, 03:41 PM

Watch without date is not good for a daily beater. IMO

The Joker · 15 August 2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by britincali

I hope your avatar has kitty diabetes....

Think Puffy is gonna get a bang on the door from the RSPCA

CORunner · 16 August 2011, 01:05 AM

Thanks again to everyone who posted. I really appreciate all of the advice.
I had the Daytona on my wrist over the weekend and I loved it! However, I also realized how much I still love my explorer. Ultimately I decided that while the daytona is still my dream watch, I can't give up the explorer to get it. Time to start saving! The explorer will soon have a Daytona for a neighbor in my watch box.

Thanks everyone!

Tom

TheVTCGuy · 16 August 2011, 01:36 AM

Tough choice by far Tom! And I congratulate you on coming to your decision. The Daytona will be there when you're ready to purchase.

OK, now I'm going to hijack this thread! I've got the exact opposite issue. I love my Daytona, coveted it for years but that new EX II is SINGING LOUDLY TO ME!!!!! My AD says I can have the first one they get... but I really can't keep two Rolexes right now. So, I'd have to give up my Daytona ...

Do I do it? Or just wait until I can get the EX II without selling the Day? Or do I buy a timex?

SWIMPRUF · 16 August 2011, 01:38 AM

Explorer is more appropriate for a daily beater.

kcmo · 16 August 2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CORunner

Thanks again to everyone who posted. I really appreciate all of the advice.
I had the Daytona on my wrist over the weekend and I loved it! However, I also realized how much I still love my explorer. Ultimately I decided that while the daytona is still my dream watch, I can't give up the explorer to get it. Time to start saving! The explorer will soon have a Daytona for a neighbor in my watch box.

Thanks everyone!

Tom

Sounds as if you made a solid decision!

Michael M. · 16 August 2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TDH

Stealth = Explorer, Flashy = Daytona FWIW can't go wrong with either one!!!

X2

Sherwooddavid · 16 August 2011, 10:20 AM

Daytona !

13 August 2011, 01:58 AM	#32
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Exp II Polar was the first Rolex I ever lusted for... and it gets the most wrist time by far, it's better as a daily weare due to the brushed case and bracelet so you can't see minor scuffs or fingerprints Having said that both are great watches and you can't go wrong with either... Here are a few few pics... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

13 August 2011, 06:33 PM	#35
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	Puffy I hate you man, really I do. My dream is a white daytona and I own an expy, that post is scarey close to a personal goal....... __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

13 August 2011, 06:41 PM	#37
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	I still hate you.... __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

14 August 2011, 05:16 PM	#44
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	here's my vote

15 August 2011, 03:22 AM	#45
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	Ive thought about this for awhile and Ive decided.... Puffy can suck my danglies. That is all. __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

13 August 2011, 01:04 AM	#31
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Both are great watches but if the criteria for choosing between the two is which one will stand up better to daily beating, then I'd say keep the Exp II. I sold my Daytona (white) because I became frustrated with the number of scratches it accumulated on its bezel through daily knocks.

13 August 2011, 05:51 PM	#33
rokmc0 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 71	Daytona is going to be my choice. Sleeky looking on Daytona. that is fantastic

13 August 2011, 09:42 PM	#39
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	thank goodness i have both or i'd hate him too!!

13 August 2011, 10:14 PM	#40
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	All very good thoughtful responses. I think most of us have been in your predicament at one time or another. My heartfelt suggestion, as difficult as it may be to hear, is to keep the Expy II and save for a Daytona. You can get some great prices on a LNIB from the trusted TRF sellers here. That way you have the best of both worlds and will never regret your decision.

15 August 2011, 05:07 AM	#46
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	Get your dream watch __________________ (Wearing) First Luxury Watch: Seiko Kinetic Arctura 5M42-0E39 & First Rolex: Air King 14000M Black dial (K) & Second Rolex: Explorer II 16570 White dial (V) (Saving for) Grand Seiko SBGH015J1

15 August 2011, 06:33 AM	#48
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	I hope your avatar has kitty diabetes.... __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

15 August 2011, 07:14 AM	#49
hoops10 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 325	Hi Tom, just wanted to throw my two cents in. I own a White SS Daytona and a RG Date Just. I had the DJ about 3 years before I purchased the Daytona. I now find myself only wearing the Daytona. It is a great everyday watch. My profession requires that I wear a suit often and the Daytona looks as good with a suit as it does with jeans. I have had the Daytona for about 4 months now and while I am careful when I wear it I not longer stress if it accidentally hits something. To date I have no scratches to note. I had the same question as you about the Daytona being a good daily watch. As one member of TRF told me wear it, have fun and when you send it in for servicing later it can be returned looking like new. Good luck.

15 August 2011, 10:12 AM	#50
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I think he Daytona is perfectly fine for everyday use. As far as missing your Exp only you can decide. Neither the Exp or Daytona do it for me so it's pretty much up to you and your preference. Good luck! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

15 August 2011, 03:41 PM	#51
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	Watch without date is not good for a daily beater. IMO

16 August 2011, 01:05 AM	#53
CORunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Altus, OK Watch: Explorer II, Posts: 8	Thanks again to everyone who posted. I really appreciate all of the advice. I had the Daytona on my wrist over the weekend and I loved it! However, I also realized how much I still love my explorer. Ultimately I decided that while the daytona is still my dream watch, I can't give up the explorer to get it. Time to start saving! The explorer will soon have a Daytona for a neighbor in my watch box. Thanks everyone! Tom

16 August 2011, 01:36 AM	#54
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Tough choice by far Tom! And I congratulate you on coming to your decision. The Daytona will be there when you're ready to purchase. OK, now I'm going to hijack this thread! I've got the exact opposite issue. I love my Daytona, coveted it for years but that new EX II is SINGING LOUDLY TO ME!!!!! My AD says I can have the first one they get... but I really can't keep two Rolexes right now. So, I'd have to give up my Daytona ... Do I do it? Or just wait until I can get the EX II without selling the Day? Or do I buy a timex?

16 August 2011, 01:38 AM	#55
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Explorer is more appropriate for a daily beater. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

16 August 2011, 10:20 AM	#58
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Daytona !

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