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Old 22 November 2018, 02:28 AM   #61
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Old 22 November 2018, 05:00 AM   #62
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Great shot! Proves you don't need to have a massive wrist to pull this reference off beautifully.
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Old 22 November 2018, 06:45 AM   #63
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Nice pic, love the orange on black.
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Old 22 November 2018, 07:30 AM   #64
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It's the best value you are going to get on the used market and I've learned to love the watch overtime.

If I ever do buy another Rolex, this is very high up on my list. I've tried on the 6 digit references in person and it is testing the limits of my wrist.
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Old 25 November 2018, 01:14 PM   #65
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Seems that while everyone wants a Batman, Hulk or any Daytona the EXP 2 is flying right under the radar. Cool for us wearers,
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Old 25 November 2018, 01:28 PM   #66
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That is very nice of you. Well done!
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Gotta be honest I bought the Explorer 2 because it seems to be unloved. I like outcast , the one that’s not wanted. I’ve grown to appreciate the watch.
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Old 25 November 2018, 01:52 PM   #67
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Outcast, Underdog? I say not, no more. They don't sit like they used to and there are wait lists for them in the last six months.

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Old 25 November 2018, 05:16 PM   #68
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Old 25 November 2018, 05:36 PM   #69
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I wish to own a nice mint 16570 polar in some time.

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Old 25 November 2018, 08:11 PM   #70
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I just can't grow to love the orange GMT hand.
So, it's gonna be an older polar explorer when the time comes. Most likely it will be the third in my collection.

Stacking pennies for the BLNR now, as a present to myself for getting through Grad school in less than a year.
Once I get gainfully employed in my new career, I'll start saving for a piece like the one Bas posted to celebrate my new profession.
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Old 25 November 2018, 09:50 PM   #71
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I love both the polar and black dials. I'd gladly have one
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Old 25 November 2018, 09:56 PM   #72
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Old 25 November 2018, 09:56 PM   #73
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They are both nice looking but would probably go with the Polar
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Old 25 November 2018, 11:13 PM   #74
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Great watch I really like the polar
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Old 26 November 2018, 12:01 AM   #75
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Great watch, wear it with pride. Would go for the black reference myself.

People chase Hulk and Batman because of the hype. I recall the time when I could walk into an AD and see those guys sitting side-by-side collecting dust.
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Old 26 November 2018, 01:52 AM   #76
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Explorer 2. The outcast ?

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Old 26 November 2018, 11:51 AM   #77
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I am very new to luxury watches and really have the bug. I have a 7.75" wrist so when I was looking for a Rolex the Explorer II 42mm seemed to be the watch for me. I bought a pre-owned a couple months ago. When the family was out of town for Thanksgiving I made my way to a local AD. They happened to have a SD 43 just sitting in the case, so I bought it. They are shipping it to me to save Tax so it'll be interesting to see how I like them worn on my wrist when the SD arrives. It has been almost a week since I did the transaction and in the mean time I keep looking at the Explorer II on my wrist thinking how great it looks.

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Old 26 November 2018, 01:35 PM   #78
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For larger wrists they are a great watch. Personally I am keen on a 40mm size. I seem to find them readily in AD's which is a plus for those after them. I found the black and white dial versions at an AD in Lancaster, PA. Whenever I travel I make it a point to stop at various AD's just in case one of my grail watches happens to be there.
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Old 26 November 2018, 03:20 PM   #79
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My go-to travel watch — this is coming from someone that flys nearly every week.

I love how it flys under the radar.




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Old 26 November 2018, 05:19 PM   #80
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Gotta be honest I bought the Explorer 2 because it seems to be unloved. I like outcast , the one that’s not wanted. I’ve grown to appreciate the watch.


Do you own a air king? That’s the most polarizing watch Rolex makes imo. I think the explorer ll especially the polar is popular. The black face not as much although that was my choice when I bought one. Was my second Rolex.


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Old 26 November 2018, 07:07 PM   #81
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The 16570 is an incredible buy at the moment... Seriously!
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Old 26 November 2018, 11:10 PM   #82
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My prediction....this model will take off when it gets the 3285...I know I’ll be buying one.
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Old 27 November 2018, 01:36 AM   #83
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I have five Rolex watches and the Explorer II is my go to watch when I travel across the pond. My other Rolex watches are the Submariner, Daytona, 41 DJ and 36 DJ.

If there is a Rolex I'm softening on, it's the Daytona. I'm always looking for the date on the watch and then remember, no date :-(

My Explorer II is not unloved. Sorry.
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Old 27 November 2018, 07:40 AM   #84
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They have definitely moved up the Rolex, SS sports watch food chain since not much else is available.

I have always loved mine and like it even more because it is not that popular. When the new 2019 Basel releases come out everyone will forget about the EXPII again.
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Old 27 November 2018, 08:47 AM   #85
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My prediction....this model will take off when it gets the 3285...I know I’ll be buying one.
It would have been interesting to see what the love for the 216570 would have been if it was the first to receive the 3285. But if all the other Rolex models eventually get the 3285 movement as well ..........
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Old 27 November 2018, 10:02 AM   #86
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I like the "cave" Explorer more than the Polar one personally. I will definitely consider getting one once the new movement has been implemented.
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Old 27 November 2018, 03:08 PM   #87
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Do you own a air king? That’s the most polarizing watch Rolex makes imo. I think the explorer ll especially the polar is popular. The black face not as much although that was my choice when I bought one. Was my second Rolex.


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