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Old 23 February 2018, 08:32 PM   #1
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Explorer II White

I was called in the UK about one being available. Is this a hard to come by that I should buy and add to the collection? Wasn’t sure if they are still hard to come by..
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Old 23 February 2018, 08:47 PM   #2
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They’re not very hard to find in the US, but from what is posted here, they are in the UK. The EXP is a wonderful watch, but do you really desire it, or just want it because it is available ?

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Old 23 February 2018, 08:49 PM   #3
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Not hard to come by and one of the few SS sports models you will find at AD's in stock most of the time.
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Old 23 February 2018, 08:49 PM   #4
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Not that hard to find. I've seen them sit in uk AD windows for a while.
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Old 23 February 2018, 08:57 PM   #5
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Thank you all for the quick response and honesty. I didn’t realize they are “easy” to find.
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Old 23 February 2018, 09:07 PM   #6
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I prefer the black one... but if you do so, you will enjoy


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Old 23 February 2018, 09:09 PM   #7
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I agree that the black is a much nicer watch. I would probably take it if it was white.
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Old 23 February 2018, 09:27 PM   #8
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Dear converted.
You should consider reviewing your watch buying motives.
There are plethora lessons to learn in life, one being to buy for oneself, not others. Unless of course gifting.
It’s fine to indulge in buying watches as a hedge against inflation in low interest times such as now, but you should actually like them. After all, they are hardly an investment.
I doubt I or anyone else has misunderstood your question.
Please don’t think I’m preaching, I’m just telling you what I would tell my son.
Should you be old enough to be my father - then shame on you.
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Old 23 February 2018, 09:41 PM   #9
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I was called in the UK about one being available. Is this a hard to come by that I should buy and add to the collection? Wasn’t sure if they are still hard to come by..

Along with the Milgaus they are probably the most available SS model at the moment.
However you don’t often see them in the wild .

I bought one with the polar face a love it !




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Old 23 February 2018, 11:03 PM   #10
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Do you buy watches because others desire it or because you want to actually wear it? I just don't understand the thought process of this question.
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Old 24 February 2018, 01:04 AM   #11
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Old 24 February 2018, 02:12 AM   #12
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Mine makes it's way onto my wrist most days.
Get it.
You won't regret it!
Black is overly common imo... That white dial is amazing
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