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14060man · 9 February 2009, 12:19 AM

Let's seem some wrist shots of the black dial Explorer II!! Make me want it!!!

Tools · 9 February 2009, 03:40 AM

14060man · 9 February 2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Awesome! Love that stoic steel bezel. This rugged, understated watch doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

Keep those pics coming!

ECOMANX · 9 February 2009, 04:50 AM

One of my all time favourites!

14060man · 9 February 2009, 04:56 AM

One could argue that the Explorer II has always been a rebadged and rebezeled GMT Master, as they have shared they same movements.

But there is something refreshing about the Explorer II steel bezel because it doesn't scream "I've got a Rolex look at me!" like the ubiquitous Subs and GMT Masters do.

Sometimes, low profile is good. I wonder how bad Rolex will screw up the Explorer II when they eventually redesign it and bling it up. If polished center links enter the equation, count me out.

allmatch · 9 February 2009, 05:05 AM

Here you go

This one i from Florida!

14060man · 9 February 2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by allmatch

Here you go

This one i from Florida!

Nice! I see you must have the new 3186 per the rehaut engraving. How's the accuracy?

GeoGio Greece · 9 February 2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 14060man

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If polished center links enter the equation, count me out.

Me too. They are out of the scope of the "Rolex" idea. If we want to "flash", we can get a "chrome Swatch".

Psmith · 9 February 2009, 07:11 AM

You know you want it...

(sorry, not exactly wrist shots)

DSJ · 9 February 2009, 07:16 AM

Oh man, you don't need to ask me twice!

RolexV3 · 9 February 2009, 07:22 AM

query; isn't the Explorer II another form of a gmt? it's a handsome
looking watch wether white or black dial..

yannis · 9 February 2009, 07:23 AM

Vince it is indeed they share the same mechanism! The Explorer is just meant to be more rugged!

Spark · 9 February 2009, 07:30 AM

Haven't got a good one of my 16550 or 16750, so can I get away with this??
Great pics all

14060man · 9 February 2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Haven't got a good one of my 16550 or 16750, so can I get away with this??
Great pics all

Those old 1655s are stunning. Too bad Rolex will never resurrect/reissue the "classic look."

Brunotheboxer · 9 February 2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Haven't got a good one of my 16550 or 16750, so can I get away with this??
Great pics all

Excellent watch.

Texsubmariner · 9 February 2009, 11:30 AM

Beautiful pics of a great watch!

Gaijin · 9 February 2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 14060man

One could argue that the Explorer II has always been a rebadged and rebezeled GMT Master, as they have shared they same movements.

But there is something refreshing about the Explorer II steel bezel because it doesn't scream "I've got a Rolex look at me!" like the ubiquitous Subs and GMT Masters do.

Sometimes, low profile is good. I wonder how bad Rolex will screw up the Explorer II when they eventually redesign it and bling it up. If polished center links enter the equation, count me out.

Agree! Please no changes to that beauty! I sold mine and want another bad!

xjeeunitx · 9 February 2009, 01:01 PM

14060man · 9 February 2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Sweet!!!

hflee55 · 9 February 2009, 01:55 PM

arrghh.....the poison! it's making me want to get one too. I knew it was a bad idea to look into this thread.

jmsrolls · 9 February 2009, 09:26 PM

Another Florida wrist shot - sans "bubble":

On the beach:

Fr. John†

Psmith · 9 February 2009, 09:37 PM

Here's a few more... apologies for lack of 'wrist' in these shots...

Cheers

leopardprey · 9 February 2009, 11:31 PM

Favorite Rolex I ever owned. Unfortunately just too small for my wrist. Wish Rolex would come out with a 43 or 44mm version!

DSJ · 10 February 2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Favorite Rolex I ever owned. Unfortunately just too small for my wrist. Wish Rolex would come out with a 43 or 44mm version!

I think it would be too big for the purist/core Explorer II lovers who appreciate it because it is a bit smaller and thinner than a GMT and/or Submariner, by way of comparison.

xjeeunitx · 10 February 2009, 01:41 AM

Yesterday, I banged it pretty hard on the door near bezel and crystal. I thought I was doomed for sure but when I checked to see if there were any damages, there were none! I'm sure if it was a Submariner or GMT II, there would have been some sort of nick made in the bezel. I love how the bezel on the Explorer II is fixed. It's rugged baby!

Ken Cox · 10 February 2009, 01:57 AM

I didn't know this watch existed when I got my GMT Master II in 1986, otherwise, I would have gotten an Explorer II.

No moving bezel to break or wear out, and from what I hear, the Explorer II fits under shirt and coat cuffs much better than does the rotating bezel GMT Master II.

Plus I get tired of seeing my watch on other people's wrists; and I don't like having fad or popular possessions.

That said, I saw a GMT Master (not a II) on a wrist the other day, and I complimented the owner on have a vintage Rolex that looked brand new; and, surprisingly, he identified my "Fat Lady" as the transition watch which immediately followed his, and he did so from across the table.

How did he do that?

Anyway, the Explorer II club has a more exclusive membership.

volvo · 10 February 2009, 05:49 AM

Here you go

9 February 2009, 12:19 AM	#1
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	Explorer II w/ Black Dial Wrist Shots - Bring Them On!!! Let's seem some wrist shots of the black dial Explorer II!! Make me want it!!!

9 February 2009, 03:40 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	__________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 February 2009, 05:05 AM	#6
allmatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Morten Location: Denmark Posts: 414	Here you go This one i from Florida! __________________ Best regards, Morten

9 February 2009, 07:11 AM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	You know you want it... (sorry, not exactly wrist shots) Attached Images __________________

9 February 2009, 07:16 AM	#10
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Oh man, you don't need to ask me twice! Attached Images __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

9 February 2009, 04:50 AM	#4
ECOMANX Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North West UK Posts: 115	One of my all time favourites!

9 February 2009, 04:56 AM	#5
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	One could argue that the Explorer II has always been a rebadged and rebezeled GMT Master, as they have shared they same movements. But there is something refreshing about the Explorer II steel bezel because it doesn't scream "I've got a Rolex look at me!" like the ubiquitous Subs and GMT Masters do. Sometimes, low profile is good. I wonder how bad Rolex will screw up the Explorer II when they eventually redesign it and bling it up. If polished center links enter the equation, count me out.

9 February 2009, 07:22 AM	#11
RolexV3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Vince Location: West Virginia Watch: Rolex DSSD & DJ Posts: 902	query; isn't the Explorer II another form of a gmt? it's a handsome looking watch wether white or black dial..

9 February 2009, 07:23 AM	#12
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Vince it is indeed they share the same mechanism! The Explorer is just meant to be more rugged! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

9 February 2009, 07:30 AM	#13
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Haven't got a good one of my 16550 or 16750, so can I get away with this?? Great pics all Attached Images

9 February 2009, 11:30 AM	#16
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Beautiful pics of a great watch! __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

9 February 2009, 01:01 PM	#18
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533

9 February 2009, 01:55 PM	#20
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	arrghh.....the poison! it's making me want to get one too. I knew it was a bad idea to look into this thread.

9 February 2009, 09:26 PM	#21
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Another Florida wrist shot - sans "bubble": On the beach: Fr. John†

9 February 2009, 09:37 PM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Here's a few more... apologies for lack of 'wrist' in these shots... Cheers Attached Images __________________

9 February 2009, 11:31 PM	#23
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Favorite Rolex I ever owned. Unfortunately just too small for my wrist. Wish Rolex would come out with a 43 or 44mm version!

10 February 2009, 01:41 AM	#25
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	Yesterday, I banged it pretty hard on the door near bezel and crystal. I thought I was doomed for sure but when I checked to see if there were any damages, there were none! I'm sure if it was a Submariner or GMT II, there would have been some sort of nick made in the bezel. I love how the bezel on the Explorer II is fixed. It's rugged baby!

10 February 2009, 01:57 AM	#26
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	I didn't know this watch existed when I got my GMT Master II in 1986, otherwise, I would have gotten an Explorer II. No moving bezel to break or wear out, and from what I hear, the Explorer II fits under shirt and coat cuffs much better than does the rotating bezel GMT Master II. Plus I get tired of seeing my watch on other people's wrists; and I don't like having fad or popular possessions. That said, I saw a GMT Master (not a II) on a wrist the other day, and I complimented the owner on have a vintage Rolex that looked brand new; and, surprisingly, he identified my "Fat Lady" as the transition watch which immediately followed his, and he did so from across the table. How did he do that? Anyway, the Explorer II club has a more exclusive membership.

10 February 2009, 05:49 AM	#27
volvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY, US Posts: 531	Here you go

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