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Tonster · 20 November 2018, 02:32 PM

Has the explorer Ii been immune to the no discounts?

scombs263 · 20 November 2018, 04:21 PM

I was offered one got $6900 6 months ago from my AD. If u press hard enough u might be able to get a deal.

SS Oyster · 20 November 2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by scombs263

I was offered one got $6900 6 months ago from my AD. If u press hard enough u might be able to get a deal.

I would have bought it immediately!

SS Oyster · 20 November 2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingbear

Here you go. The Explorer II is and always has been one of my favorite references; since the original 1971 reference it has been unique in the Rolex lineup.

Thank you! I think the dial on the Explorer II is actually bigger and the hour markers and hands definitely are larger! Just beautiful. How much wrist time is each getting? Which is more comfortable?

Below is a cut/paste from Rolex website - pasting both next to each other.

capote · 20 November 2018, 06:31 PM

I found that it wore very large for 42 mm. If that is good or bad depends on your preferences

Frits1980 · 20 November 2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Thinking of getting one to go along with my SD43.

Anyone have both to show them side by side or both shots on same wrist?

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My favorite Rolex. Last true tool watch. It wears bigger then the SD43 do. I find it to wear very similar to an AP 15400. 7inch wrist:

pigman08 · 20 November 2018, 07:20 PM

As others have stated, Tim is a salesman.... Generally speaking, it’s the combination of being both rare and in demand that that increases the perceived value of a Rolex, or anything else for that matter... I’ve got a garage full of stuff collecting dust & rust that are one-of-a-kind items, but most of it will be considered junk until someone comes beating down my door begging to buy it.

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harvey · 20 November 2018, 10:13 PM

Enjoy Tim's videos. He doesn't even pause for breath...natural salesman.

bradyb · 21 November 2018, 12:47 AM

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What rubber strap is that??

22mm Isofrane

SS Oyster · 21 November 2018, 08:23 AM

Rolex is promoting this amazing watch in its current magazine #08

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SS Oyster · 21 November 2018, 09:53 AM

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22mm Isofrane

I thought leg spacing was 21mm on ExpII

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myporsche · 21 November 2018, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I thought leg spacing was 21mm on ExpII

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Isofranes come in 20 and 22 so he probably just trimmed the 22 slightly which is easy.

myporsche · 21 November 2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Frits1980

My favorite Rolex. Last true tool watch. It wears bigger then the SD43 do. I find it to wear very similar to an AP 15400. 7inch wrist:

My experience is different, the EXP II fits smaller than my RO 15400 and more comfortable than a SD which felt thicker and top heavy. I know folks get turned off looking at the spec sheet at 42mm, but they should really try it on, it is the most comfortable of all my watches including 40mm Sub and GMT.

Ostehøvel · 21 November 2018, 08:53 PM

Very well said, Sir!

blackhawks-fan · 22 November 2018, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jlovda

I love my black Exp II but I have to admit I naively walked into an AD in Norway looking for a GMT or Sub. My watch and a Milgauss were the only two sports watches (if you call a Milgauss sporty) on display or available. I took the Exp II and have no regrets. I will have to say it was a little depressing joining TRF after I returned from my trip and reading so many posts that considered it the black sheep and unloved member of the family (and especially black).

"black sheep", "unloved", who cares what other people think about your watch. You are the one that needs to be happy with it. I think it's an awesome watch and nobody outside of this forum even recognize it as a Rolex or even a quality time piece. That doesn't bother me a bit. Enjoy your Explorer II in good health.

R!$ · 22 November 2018, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey

He doesn't even pause for breath...natural salesman.

10klakes · 22 November 2018, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I thought leg spacing was 21mm on ExpII

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The Exp2 is 21mm spacing at the lugs. The SD43 is 22mm.... I measured recently wondering if the glidelock on the SD43 would fit the ExpII 216570 (optimistically) and it does not.

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Largoshark · 22 November 2018, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

One of my favorites, l got mine last June with an 8% discount tax incl. Sits low and comfy, keeper for sure.

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Time to take the sticker off that bezel

zeeww · 22 November 2018, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by largoshark

time to take the sticker off that bezel

🤣

The Sub-lime One · 22 November 2018, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Tim is probably the smartest, coolest, most watchable, most easy-listening watch guy on Youtube, but he's also a salesman.

Agreed. But, I’ve found the lack of different angles/lighting conditions a negative.

007_Omega · 22 November 2018, 07:34 AM

I don't see them in stock anymore but they are not hard to get. Just ask your AD and they'll probably give you the next available one.

20 November 2018, 07:20 PM	#37
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 454	As others have stated, Tim is a salesman.... Generally speaking, it’s the combination of being both rare and in demand that that increases the perceived value of a Rolex, or anything else for that matter... I’ve got a garage full of stuff collecting dust & rust that are one-of-a-kind items, but most of it will be considered junk until someone comes beating down my door begging to buy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛- 16610 (1999) ♛- 16710 (2018) ♛- 214270 (2018) ♛- Yet to be determined, but a white 16520 is on the short list. (I believe that I'll be able to read it better than my old 116520)

20 November 2018, 02:32 PM	#31
Tonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada Watch: 326934 Posts: 43	Has the explorer Ii been immune to the no discounts?

20 November 2018, 04:21 PM	#32
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	I was offered one got $6900 6 months ago from my AD. If u press hard enough u might be able to get a deal.

20 November 2018, 06:31 PM	#35
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I found that it wore very large for 42 mm. If that is good or bad depends on your preferences

20 November 2018, 10:13 PM	#38
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	Enjoy Tim's videos. He doesn't even pause for breath...natural salesman.

21 November 2018, 08:23 AM	#40
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Rolex is promoting this amazing watch in its current magazine #08 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 November 2018, 08:53 PM	#44
Ostehøvel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 2	Very well said, Sir!

22 November 2018, 07:34 AM	#51
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 905	I don't see them in stock anymore but they are not hard to get. Just ask your AD and they'll probably give you the next available one.

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