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Old 8 September 2014, 08:17 AM   #121
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This is fast becoming my favorite thread.
Big fan of the Explorer II, and I occasionally even like to dress them up a bit.
Many folks like to poo-poo sport models on Jubilee, but I think it it's a great way to switch it up from time to time.

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I prefer the White one. Just TOP
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Old 8 September 2014, 08:18 AM   #122
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:40 AM   #123
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Possibly my favorite model. Would like to add a cream 16550 someday.
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Old 9 September 2014, 07:39 AM   #124
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Old 16 September 2014, 02:08 PM   #125
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And it loves to get wet....
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Old 17 September 2014, 07:46 PM   #126
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Old 18 September 2014, 12:35 AM   #127
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Here's my family. IDK when or if I'll get a 42mm Polar. The size is a little too much for my bony wrists. I absolutely love the look, just not the size. But......
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Old 18 September 2014, 06:27 AM   #128
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Here's my family. IDK when or if I'll get a 42mm Polar. The size is a little too much for my bony wrists. I absolutely love the look, just not the size. But......
Hi beef, you've got the 42mm black dial though..I think the black dial wears bigger than the white dial...
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Old 18 September 2014, 11:47 PM   #129
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Hi beef, you've got the 42mm black dial though..I think the black dial wears bigger than the white dial...
You are probably right, Steve. It's worth trying out, because I do love that color combo.
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Old 20 September 2014, 03:28 AM   #130
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Well Brich you could have bought new old stock pull the serial number and look it up. I know my 99 Explorer 2 doesn't have it.
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Old 30 September 2014, 09:06 PM   #131
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Old 1 October 2014, 08:26 AM   #132
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Mine says hi! I would love to get a vintage 1973 model.
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Old 19 October 2014, 10:07 AM   #133
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this is the first beach time of my new Exp 2 42mm
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Old 21 October 2014, 05:44 AM   #134
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Hi beef, you've got the 42mm black dial though..I think the black dial wears bigger than the white dial...
I felt the opposite. After about six months of trying them on over and over, I went with the black. The white dial seemed to wear bigger to me.
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Old 24 October 2014, 06:29 AM   #135
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Still adore mine, a definite 'keeper' & is there a more readable legible dial than the polars?
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Old 21 November 2014, 06:44 AM   #136
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Old 21 November 2014, 09:15 AM   #137
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Traveling with my Polar...
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Old 21 November 2014, 01:32 PM   #138
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Fantastic shots everyone.
Definitely one of my favorite threads.

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Old 23 November 2014, 02:32 AM   #139
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Stay thirsty my friend...
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Old 23 November 2014, 07:58 AM   #140
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Love this watch !

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Old 24 November 2014, 02:16 AM   #141
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Finally got an EXII after years of other brands. First Rolex after fighting the temptation for way too long...
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Old 24 November 2014, 04:23 AM   #142
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Heres my 1971 Straight Second Hand Explorer II
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Old 4 December 2014, 01:40 PM   #143
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This thread helped me join this thread...
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Old 4 December 2014, 10:03 PM   #144
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Good choice. It is perhaps the model with richest history.....
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Old 5 December 2014, 01:02 AM   #145
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Old 5 December 2014, 08:19 AM   #146
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Old 5 December 2014, 01:40 PM   #147
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Cream 16550 AND a BMW 2002?
You my friend, have excellent taste.

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PS: Some absolutely great photos on this thread lately. Keep 'em comin'!
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Old 5 December 2014, 09:53 PM   #148
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Will a nato be able to fit nicely for the explorer 216570?
I mean due to its dimension of 21mm from lug to lug.
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Old 6 December 2014, 11:32 AM   #149
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Will a nato be able to fit nicely for the explorer 216570?
I mean due to its dimension of 21mm from lug to lug.
I have several 21mm NATO that fit, and can even squeeze in a 22 with only minimal curling at the edges where the NATO meets the lugs.
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Old 7 December 2014, 05:34 AM   #150
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I felt the opposite. After about six months of trying them on over and over, I went with the black. The white dial seemed to wear bigger to me.
Think the black is the one to go for....
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