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SPACE-DWELLER · 5 July 2008, 10:16 PM

Terrific pic, Jocke!

allmatch · 5 July 2008, 10:28 PM

Here's my darling :)

14060man · 5 July 2008, 11:12 PM

Awesome pics folks, keep these coming.

Choosing between the white and black dial is difficult - they both look great.

To owners of this watch, would you say that this Rolex is "stealthy" and tends to not draw unwanted attention to itself?

If so, that's a big plus for me.

One aspect that I really like is the incredible functionality of the quick jump 12 hour hand when traversing time zones. I would probably keep the 24 hour hand on GMT time (as I travel frequently outside the US for business). The capability of not impacting the minutes, seconds or 24 hour hand when jumping the 12 hour hand seems like a dream come true. The watch keeps running too!

The only other watch I am aware of with this capability is the GMT Master II and the Omega Seamaster GMT....

Even cheapo quartz GMTs I've seen can't do this and force one to reset the hours, minutes and 24 hour once the 12 hour hand is moved.

So the Explorer II is a rare breed. Of course, the GMT Master II has the same movement, plus the added capability of tracking a third time zone via the rotating bezel - plus a great heritage dating to the 50s and the Pan Am pilot connection. But the GMT Master II seems much more conspicuous due to the coin bezel.

The Explorer II doesn't seem to "scream" Rolex like the GMT Master II, which might be a good thing if you travel frequently and don't want to draw attention to your watch.

Thoughts on this? For folks who have the Explorer II, as well as other Rolex models, does the Explorer II tend to be stealthier than say a SS Sub, SD or SS GMT Master II etc?

Which dial has better readability in all conditions?

Blown Wide Open · 6 July 2008, 12:40 PM

Mine white face has never been noticed (at least to my knowledge) or asked about. I love it for that reason. My red/Black GMT II is what gets noticed the most.

PAtrick

14060man · 6 July 2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

Mine white face has never been noticed (at least to my knowledge) or asked about. I love it for that reason. My red/Black GMT II is what gets noticed the most.

PAtrick

Cool. Has anyone experienced someone asking about the black dial version of the Expy II? Which dial color is "lower profile?"

14060man · 5 July 2008, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allmatch

Here's my darling :)

That's a perfect fit! What size is your wrist and did you have to add or remove any links?

f16570 · 6 July 2008, 07:10 AM

No decent wrist shot, but this is a cool watch.

WatchTimes · 6 July 2008, 09:11 AM

I have always wanted the Exp II with a white face, the black
just does not grab me the same as the white in this particular
Rolex.

Thats just me though.

Perdu · 6 July 2008, 10:20 AM

Gooks great on the Nato, Skippy.

Skippy · 6 July 2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

Gooks great on the Nato, Skippy.

Thanks

WatchTimes · 6 July 2008, 01:29 PM

I think most people think of a black face when thinking of a Rolex sports watch as most people who arent watch nuts know a "Gold Rolex" and the Submariner.

Chris B · 6 July 2008, 08:06 PM

Great pics guys

jmsrolls · 7 July 2008, 12:32 AM

My 43-year old moon watch greets the new M/3186:

Fr. John+

14060man · 7 July 2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

My 43-year old moon watch greets the new M/3186:

Fr. John+

Two stunning tool watches!

asq69 · 7 July 2008, 01:50 AM

Black is stealthier, though..IMO

WatchTimes · 7 July 2008, 01:57 AM

See to be honest when it comes to a Rolex I think
white is more stealth, everyone thinks black due to
the Sub when they think Rolex Sports.

crombie · 7 July 2008, 03:43 AM

The Exp II is quickly becoming my favorite Rolex! Perfect size, not too heavy, and also pretty sharp looking. Not your common look for a watch.
The black face seems like an all purpose look, however the white face, in my opinion seems dressier.

jmsrolls · 7 July 2008, 05:43 AM

I was going white until I saw the Sea Dweller Date at a local AD. The black dial was absolutely stunning without the Cyclops.

All it took was a "Cyclops-ectomy" for mine to have that same look:

White on black seems to go better with my attire.

Fr. John+

allmatch · 7 July 2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

That's a perfect fit! What size is your wrist and did you have to add or remove any links?

I have a 7" wrist so my AD did remove one link to make the Explorer feel comfortably on its new home :)

Marrk · 8 January 2012, 02:47 AM

@Ronaky: Superb pic!

Makes me want to buy an Expy II right away!

Thaiguy · 8 January 2012, 02:59 AM

One of the cleanest looking watches out there!

Can you tell that white is my favorite color?

Mickey® · 8 January 2012, 03:02 AM

That is a nice Pair...

toastmh · 6 April 2023, 12:14 AM

Lets see some NATOS!

toastmh · 6 April 2023, 12:18 AM

Fine! Here you go.

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Bob the brush · 6 April 2023, 01:09 AM

The favourites out of my small collection.

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Mos_kev · 7 April 2023, 07:39 AM

My 1655 Steve McQueen #legend

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douglasf13 · 7 April 2023, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mos_kev

My 1655 Steve McQueen #legend

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Damn you!

Mos_kev · 7 April 2023, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Damn you!

Appreciate the love! The matte dial on these vintage watches are priceless

Brich436 · 7 April 2023, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mos_kev

My 1655 Steve McQueen #legend

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My heart be still. This is just killer man. Well done.

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Mos_kev · 7 April 2023, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brich436

My heart be still. This is just killer man. Well done.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you, one of my favorite Rolex's ever made!

5 July 2008, 10:16 PM	#1
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Terrific pic, Jocke! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 July 2008, 12:40 PM	#4
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Mine white face has never been noticed (at least to my knowledge) or asked about. I love it for that reason. My red/Black GMT II is what gets noticed the most. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

6 July 2008, 07:10 AM	#7
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	No decent wrist shot, but this is a cool watch. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

6 July 2008, 10:20 AM	#9
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Gooks great on the Nato, Skippy. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

7 July 2008, 01:50 AM	#15
asq69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Syafiq Location: Indonesia Watch: GV-GMT2CTT-DJ2 Posts: 75	Black is stealthier, though..IMO __________________ Rolex is THE watch...

5 July 2008, 10:28 PM	#2
allmatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Morten Location: Denmark Posts: 414	Here's my darling :)

5 July 2008, 11:12 PM	#3
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	Awesome pics folks, keep these coming. Choosing between the white and black dial is difficult - they both look great. To owners of this watch, would you say that this Rolex is "stealthy" and tends to not draw unwanted attention to itself? If so, that's a big plus for me. One aspect that I really like is the incredible functionality of the quick jump 12 hour hand when traversing time zones. I would probably keep the 24 hour hand on GMT time (as I travel frequently outside the US for business). The capability of not impacting the minutes, seconds or 24 hour hand when jumping the 12 hour hand seems like a dream come true. The watch keeps running too! The only other watch I am aware of with this capability is the GMT Master II and the Omega Seamaster GMT.... Even cheapo quartz GMTs I've seen can't do this and force one to reset the hours, minutes and 24 hour once the 12 hour hand is moved. So the Explorer II is a rare breed. Of course, the GMT Master II has the same movement, plus the added capability of tracking a third time zone via the rotating bezel - plus a great heritage dating to the 50s and the Pan Am pilot connection. But the GMT Master II seems much more conspicuous due to the coin bezel. The Explorer II doesn't seem to "scream" Rolex like the GMT Master II, which might be a good thing if you travel frequently and don't want to draw attention to your watch. Thoughts on this? For folks who have the Explorer II, as well as other Rolex models, does the Explorer II tend to be stealthier than say a SS Sub, SD or SS GMT Master II etc? Which dial has better readability in all conditions?

6 July 2008, 09:11 AM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I have always wanted the Exp II with a white face, the black just does not grab me the same as the white in this particular Rolex. Thats just me though.

6 July 2008, 01:29 PM	#11
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I think most people think of a black face when thinking of a Rolex sports watch as most people who arent watch nuts know a "Gold Rolex" and the Submariner.

6 July 2008, 08:06 PM	#12
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pics guys

7 July 2008, 12:32 AM	#13
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	My 43-year old moon watch greets the new M/3186: Fr. John+

7 July 2008, 01:57 AM	#16
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	See to be honest when it comes to a Rolex I think white is more stealth, everyone thinks black due to the Sub when they think Rolex Sports.

7 July 2008, 03:43 AM	#17
crombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 246	The Exp II is quickly becoming my favorite Rolex! Perfect size, not too heavy, and also pretty sharp looking. Not your common look for a watch. The black face seems like an all purpose look, however the white face, in my opinion seems dressier.

7 July 2008, 05:43 AM	#18
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	I was going white until I saw the Sea Dweller Date at a local AD. The black dial was absolutely stunning without the Cyclops. All it took was a "Cyclops-ectomy" for mine to have that same look: White on black seems to go better with my attire. Fr. John+

8 January 2012, 02:47 AM	#20
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	@Ronaky: Superb pic! Makes me want to buy an Expy II right away!

8 January 2012, 02:59 AM	#21
Thaiguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 5280 Watch: Daytona SS, SD43 Posts: 54	One of the cleanest looking watches out there! Can you tell that white is my favorite color?

8 January 2012, 03:02 AM	#22
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	That is a nice Pair...

6 April 2023, 12:14 AM	#23
toastmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 17	Lets see some NATOS!

6 April 2023, 12:18 AM	#24
toastmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 17	Fine! Here you go. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

6 April 2023, 01:09 AM	#25
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	The favourites out of my small collection. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk __________________ Explorer 1016 Explorer 2 16570 Air King 116900 DJ 16030 - Buckley dial DJ 16220 DJ OQ 17013

7 April 2023, 07:39 AM	#26
Mos_kev "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: Kevin Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 116718•16520•1655 Posts: 109	My 1655 Steve McQueen #legend Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk __________________ YG GMT II 116718LN SS Daytona Zenith 16520 Explorer II Steve McQueen 1655 TT Sky Dweller 326933-0004

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