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Downing · 20 October 2007, 02:33 PM

Picked up my new white dial Explorer II today.

It's a Z series with papers, no CRB. I peeled off the hologram as soon as I got home. I originally intended to affix it to the warranty, but the sticky stuff remained on the case back so I tossed it in the trash instead.

Initial impressions: It's very comfortable on the wrist. The white dial is easy to read. It's so light, I had to keep checking under my sweater to make sure I had it on. Now I see why so many people like this watch!

The cyclops will take some getting used to. And the bezel is really, really difficult to turn.

All in all, this watch complements my Sea-Dweller very well.

The bad news is I have to go to Washington tomorrow to go scuba diving, so I won't be able to wear it all day. The good news is I'll wear it on the drive up and back, which should give me plenty of time to get to know it better. I know I can dive with it, but that's what the SD's for.

Maybe next weekend I can go sit in a cave somewhere and put the 24-hour hand to the test.

jasonbellevue · 20 October 2007, 02:47 PM

Congratulations Downing, wear it in the best of health! I can't wait for the pictures. Stay safe when diving and driving.

glocati · 20 October 2007, 04:17 PM

Congrats Downing. Love the Exp II ! ! !

Alex Stylianou · 20 October 2007, 04:18 PM

Great Choice , Well Done !!!

shoppy · 20 October 2007, 04:27 PM

Congrats on the new watch, look forward to your phoos. Have a safe drive ad dive.

Gaijin · 20 October 2007, 07:00 PM

I was with Downing when he bought it and Downing, thank you for letting me be there when you did!

That was fun watching someone else spend money on a Rolex!!

I gotta say...it was hard even with a loupe to see the engraved rolex crown on the crystal!

Robb · 20 October 2007, 07:45 PM

Congrats Downing!!! How about a pic???

Chris B · 20 October 2007, 07:51 PM

Many congratulation Downing, love the white Explorer, wear it in good health

Jedi · 20 October 2007, 08:08 PM

Congrats!! Now it's time to get a GMT and you'll have Sea Air Land...

cjj14u · 20 October 2007, 08:44 PM

EvEr34 · 20 October 2007, 09:33 PM

Congrats Downing!!. You understand that we will need some pics to authenticate this purchase.

karwath · 20 October 2007, 09:36 PM

bsblau · 20 October 2007, 09:40 PM

B I G M I S T A K E ! ! !

I have a D SD & Z Exp II (Blk); love them both. CAN'T find
enough time to wear them. Hence I wear the SD on my left
arm and the Exp II on my right. I think I have just got the
hang of it. Bought my Exp II probably about 2 mths ago.
SD about 2 years before the Explorer.

No issue getting used to the bubble on the Exp... and it wears
very nicely too... very low profile on the wrist.

colemanitis · 20 October 2007, 10:36 PM

That's awesome, Downing!!!!! Can't wait to see a pic of your new Explorer.

Dan Pierce · 20 October 2007, 11:31 PM

Congrats.

Always a good day when you buy a Rolex.

dP

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 October 2007, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downing

The cyclops will take some getting used to. And the bezel is really, really difficult to turn.

You just have to press the "24" down with a paperclip, Downing, then the bezel can be turned!

Congrats!

TOTALLY different than the SD, isn't it?

I bet you got a Scotch or two at the AD, as well?

Please post some pics (INCLUDING a wristshot)!

Tools · 20 October 2007, 11:47 PM

Congrats..

Great watch

Be careful or you will find that extra hand can be very addicting.. You may not want anything else but 4 hand watchs.

bayhillrolex · 21 October 2007, 12:05 AM

I like the SEA - LAND - AIR collection theme.

Congrats Downing

kcmo · 21 October 2007, 01:57 AM

Congrats! Fantastic duo you have there! Gotta post pics for us though....

JJ Irani · 21 October 2007, 03:00 AM

Congrats, Downing....welcome to the white dial club. I've got mine on even as I type this post.

Yes, agreed....it is a very comfortable watch....only 126 grams in weight as compared with the much heavier sports models.

Dial readability is a cinch and instantaneous!!

Wear it in good health, my friend!!

Cheers - JJ

Silvio · 21 October 2007, 03:07 AM

Congrats D, enjoy it in good health!

ohsixx · 21 October 2007, 03:09 AM

Congrats to you, Downing!

Gaijin · 21 October 2007, 10:52 AM

It was a good day.

20 October 2007, 02:33 PM	#1
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	And then there were two! Picked up my new white dial Explorer II today. It's a Z series with papers, no CRB. I peeled off the hologram as soon as I got home. I originally intended to affix it to the warranty, but the sticky stuff remained on the case back so I tossed it in the trash instead. Initial impressions: It's very comfortable on the wrist. The white dial is easy to read. It's so light, I had to keep checking under my sweater to make sure I had it on. Now I see why so many people like this watch! The cyclops will take some getting used to. And the bezel is really, really difficult to turn. All in all, this watch complements my Sea-Dweller very well. The bad news is I have to go to Washington tomorrow to go scuba diving, so I won't be able to wear it all day. The good news is I'll wear it on the drive up and back, which should give me plenty of time to get to know it better. I know I can dive with it, but that's what the SD's for. Maybe next weekend I can go sit in a cave somewhere and put the 24-hour hand to the test. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

20 October 2007, 02:47 PM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Congratulations Downing, wear it in the best of health! I can't wait for the pictures. Stay safe when diving and driving. __________________

20 October 2007, 07:45 PM	#7
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20 October 2007, 10:36 PM	#14
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	That's awesome, Downing!!!!! Can't wait to see a pic of your new Explorer. __________________ Member #471

20 October 2007, 11:31 PM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Congrats. Always a good day when you buy a Rolex. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 October 2007, 04:17 PM	#3
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	Congrats Downing. Love the Exp II ! ! !

20 October 2007, 04:18 PM	#4
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Great Choice , Well Done !!!

20 October 2007, 04:27 PM	#5
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Congrats on the new watch, look forward to your phoos. Have a safe drive ad dive.

20 October 2007, 07:00 PM	#6
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I was with Downing when he bought it and Downing, thank you for letting me be there when you did! That was fun watching someone else spend money on a Rolex!! I gotta say...it was hard even with a loupe to see the engraved rolex crown on the crystal!

20 October 2007, 07:51 PM	#8
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulation Downing, love the white Explorer, wear it in good health

20 October 2007, 08:08 PM	#9
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Congrats!! Now it's time to get a GMT and you'll have Sea Air Land...

20 October 2007, 08:44 PM	#10
cjj14u Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Watch: 98 Explorer II Posts: 136

20 October 2007, 09:33 PM	#11
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Congrats Downing!!. You understand that we will need some pics to authenticate this purchase.

20 October 2007, 09:36 PM	#12
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521

20 October 2007, 09:40 PM	#13
bsblau Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Benjamin Location: New Zealand Watch: SD & ExpII Posts: 34	B I G M I S T A K E ! ! ! I have a D SD & Z Exp II (Blk); love them both. CAN'T find enough time to wear them. Hence I wear the SD on my left arm and the Exp II on my right. I think I have just got the hang of it. Bought my Exp II probably about 2 mths ago. SD about 2 years before the Explorer. No issue getting used to the bubble on the Exp... and it wears very nicely too... very low profile on the wrist.

20 October 2007, 11:47 PM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Congrats.. Great watch Be careful or you will find that extra hand can be very addicting.. You may not want anything else but 4 hand watchs.

21 October 2007, 12:05 AM	#18
bayhillrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: C-rad Location: Louisiana Watch: YM116655 EverRose Posts: 308	I like the SEA - LAND - AIR collection theme. Congrats Downing

21 October 2007, 01:57 AM	#19
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Fantastic duo you have there! Gotta post pics for us though....

21 October 2007, 03:00 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, Downing....welcome to the white dial club. I've got mine on even as I type this post. Yes, agreed....it is a very comfortable watch....only 126 grams in weight as compared with the much heavier sports models. Dial readability is a cinch and instantaneous!! Wear it in good health, my friend!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 October 2007, 03:07 AM	#21
Silvio Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 126	Congrats D, enjoy it in good health!

21 October 2007, 03:09 AM	#22
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	Congrats to you, Downing! __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

21 October 2007, 10:52 AM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	It was a good day.

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