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29 March 2011, 04:58 AM | #241 | |
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Is that correct? Are the painted hands and markers on the polar model paint over white gold? Is that also true for the previous model? And if so, what's the benefit of using white gold? Sorry if this sounds ameteurish, just not clear to me.
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29 March 2011, 06:03 AM | #242 | |
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Painted gold hands has been the tradition with Explorer II, although the originals came with plain gold hands.. The black dial has hands painted differently from the white dial model...... Notice the edge... the paint is only sprayed on top..
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29 March 2011, 06:03 AM | #243 |
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The new exp 2 has the sex.
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29 March 2011, 01:20 PM | #244 |
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I have to stop coming here LOL
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29 March 2011, 03:11 PM | #245 |
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What does history tell us when it comes to availability? How long does it take Rolex to make newly announced models available? Weeks after announcement? 3 months? 6 months? more? I am on the fence for a next purchase and drooled at the new ExpII at Basel but need to see it on the wrist to call it
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29 March 2011, 10:16 PM | #247 |
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Perfect
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30 March 2011, 12:02 PM | #248 |
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Just when I thought I had all the Rolex watches that I wanted and needed!!!
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30 March 2011, 02:14 PM | #249 |
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Should I feel bad??? I thought it was perfect the way it is, and now I have to buy another one just because it's 42mm? Say it isn't so...
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31 March 2011, 12:21 AM | #251 |
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It's pretty much the same as the previous model, with an orange hand. Intersting choice making it a 42mm, one of the more desirable qualities of the Explorer 2 was that it was a little smaller than a submariner and GMT.
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31 March 2011, 01:47 AM | #252 |
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First time looking at this watch, as I've been on vacation. I'm preferring my current 16570.
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I am so glad that I bought my 16570 last year as I, for one, am not wild about the white and orange combination.
The black and orange? OMG. Now I am just going to have to get that one.
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31 March 2011, 02:57 AM | #254 |
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I've just returned from vacation, and this was my first sight of the new models
Straight on the phone to my AD, and I'm top of the list for a black dial... result
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31 March 2011, 04:20 AM | #255 |
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I think this looks fantastic with the white dial, but as others have noted, I wished they hadn't made it bigger!
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31 March 2011, 05:42 AM | #256 | |
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31 March 2011, 05:45 AM | #257 |
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Thank you Lary for the Hi-Def pictures.
It looks like the hands are proportional to the wider case. Not like the EXP-I 39mm.
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I love it....except for the GMT hand. I know it's the classic, and I'm alright with the orange, although I think I like the red better, but the little piece sticking out at the end just really bothers me... :(
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2 April 2011, 11:43 AM | #259 |
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Can anyone make out the lug to lug length from this head on shot? Is it 49mm or more?
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2 April 2011, 12:01 PM | #260 |
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I wonder how many climbers would bring a 42mm watch to climb mountain Everest ... probably 0.
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3 April 2011, 03:38 AM | #261 |
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I just called my AD, they dont have a debut time for this watch. Bummer
Release this watch now!!!!!! I'm sure I defintely NEED it!
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I like the white one and I am glad I didn't buy one of the current Exp2 a couple of months ago. I can't believe some of you are moaning about 2mm like its 2cm! You won't notice the difference after it has been on your wrist 5 minutes.
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4 April 2011, 11:40 AM | #263 |
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Is it just me...or is the lettering on the dial very highly embossed Vs current watches?
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4 April 2011, 03:22 PM | #264 |
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Um...Not for me...but it does look 'interesting'
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4 April 2011, 03:23 PM | #265 |
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Mebbe it's the way the light's hitting it.
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ZOMG WANT!
Love: - The historical throwback for the 24-hr hand - That they didn't go to PCL's - Updated clasp Slightly Dubious of: - Increased size. It's weird that it will be bigger than my GMT IIc. I can tell you straight up that the current size is just perfect for actual outdoor activities. I keep mine on a NATO strap and it goes hiking, backpacking, biking, swimming with me. For those actual field uses, bigger would probably not be better. But it's just so beautimous!! |
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I want a White one !! NOW
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2 June 2011, 06:17 AM | #268 |
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Been out of the loop for a while!!! Did I see 42MM!!! *mouth watering*
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42 mm will not work with my small wrists. But, it is a beauty.
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I'll take that in white. That is a good looking watch.
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