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Dylan Wade · 14 June 2010, 10:34 PM

Sorry guys I really love the DSSD but decided to trade it away for an EXP II Noir and a fistful of cash.

I posted on the Enigma thread some of the three key motivations for trade:

A) DSSD was only being worn at the weekends (does not work with my shirt sleeves) and even then I was swapping in my EXP II Blanc when playing with the kids and messing around outdoors.

B) I wanted a change up in color dial during the week at the office and at home.

C) The EXP II presently fits my active lifestyle and although the DSSD is tough it’s more prone to knocks including accidental knocks on young heads not just my own kids either

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End of the day, I'm happy and in addition to my now 2 EXP II, I know I will probably pick up another DSSD in the future and keep for those less active occasions and my young kids (4 months, 3 yrs & 5yrs) wont be so young and boisterous…..maybe

One final benefit of this trade is that I no longer need to struggle with the White or Black dial dilemma or threads on such.

Not got around for pictures yet but will borrow Larry’s pic below to showcase how such a duo compare…hope your cool with that Larry?

doc3341 · 14 June 2010, 10:56 PM

I love the E2 White Dial! Its one of the most underrated, most under appreciated rollies IMHO.

Its definitely on my short list!

Mystro · 14 June 2010, 11:03 PM

The Explorer is a tough watch. It will take ever much a beating as the DSSD.

Dylan Wade · 14 June 2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

The Explorer is a tough watch. It will take ever much a beating as the DSSD.

The EXP II also avoids most confrontations with its close to the wrist fit and slim profile

psv · 14 June 2010, 11:41 PM

You know what, I don't blame you. And I have to admit, even if the DSSD fits with some of my shirts/suits, I just looks stupid and tacky to wear a 3,900 meters giant thick diving instruments with a suit. A regular sports Rolex is fine IMO.

Dylan Wade · 14 June 2010, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

You know what, I don't blame you. And I have to admit, even if the DSSD fits with some of my shirts/suits, I just looks stupid and tacky to wear a 3,900 meters giant thick diving instruments with a suit. A regular sports Rolex is fine IMO.

I agree to a degree especially with cuffs and tie etc, however if you wear a shirt without tie and rolled up cuffs it looks ok...

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 14 June 2010, 11:53 PM

Wear it in good health. But I'd keep the dssd...

Dylan Wade · 15 June 2010, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOUBLE 0 SE7EN

Wear it in good health. But I'd keep the dssd...

It was certainly a decision of the Head, as my heart felt quite different.....It's ok though as I will own a DSSD again in the future, it is also a good time to shore up on both current EXP's before they receive their impending updates.....

Autobot · 15 June 2010, 01:32 AM

Congratulations, I am looking for an EXP II as we speak.

dalip · 15 June 2010, 01:36 AM

Fair enough and congrats...

acce1999 · 15 June 2010, 04:04 AM

Congrats!

Can't go wrong with Explorers. Here are mine (also M serials; M0 and M9

):

Best,

A

nauticajoe · 15 June 2010, 04:42 AM

As long as your're happy with it, that's all that matters. Congrats!

DSJ · 17 June 2010, 07:34 AM

After an extended absence from TRF, I saw your post on my Enigma thread, then your sig line with both Expys. Congrats, I think it's a great choice/decision!

Sixxgrand1 · 17 June 2010, 08:15 AM

You will be very pleased with the EXPII in black...

nickriebe · 17 June 2010, 10:03 AM

Congrats! I have the Noir and will be getting the blanc shortly... wear them in good health! I to have a love for the DSSD, but its just too big for me!

inLine4 · 17 June 2010, 10:59 AM

George Ab · 17 June 2010, 12:59 PM

Sweet! The ExpII flies under the radar much better. With the light weight you don't have the mass flying around. I definitely don't run with the DSSD.

I'm just surprised to hear that a couple folks have one black and one white Exp II. That wouldn't even occur to me as being an option. Hmmmm, maybe I could use a white Exp II

.

veidtadrian · 17 June 2010, 02:00 PM

Heh..heh..with that fistful of cash from the trade perhaps you should pick up an EXP I to complete the Explorer lineup!

Z-Sub · 17 June 2010, 02:49 PM

great choice

Dylan Wade · 17 June 2010, 07:31 PM

Thanks for all the supportive comments guys.

I’m very happy with the change and am now enjoying a somewhat calm state of mind over my Rolex…..something that is not easy or usual for most of us visiting this site I’m sure

Have been wearing the new black dial EXP II all week and plan to go white next week…Oh what JOY!

Dylan Wade · 17 June 2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veidtadrian

Heh..heh..with that fistful of cash from the trade perhaps you should pick up an EXP I to complete the Explorer lineup!

Nice idea but the EXP I has never really smiled at me although I always dig the bracelet from afar...

The fistful of cash has already been reinvested into the family "needs" fund, so my wife is actually happy on this Rolex change...

14 June 2010, 10:34 PM	#1
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	Traded DSSD for EXP II Noir Sorry guys I really love the DSSD but decided to trade it away for an EXP II Noir and a fistful of cash. I posted on the Enigma thread some of the three key motivations for trade: A) DSSD was only being worn at the weekends (does not work with my shirt sleeves) and even then I was swapping in my EXP II Blanc when playing with the kids and messing around outdoors. B) I wanted a change up in color dial during the week at the office and at home. C) The EXP II presently fits my active lifestyle and although the DSSD is tough it’s more prone to knocks including accidental knocks on young heads not just my own kids either. End of the day, I'm happy and in addition to my now 2 EXP II, I know I will probably pick up another DSSD in the future and keep for those less active occasions and my young kids (4 months, 3 yrs & 5yrs) wont be so young and boisterous…..maybe One final benefit of this trade is that I no longer need to struggle with the White or Black dial dilemma or threads on such. Not got around for pictures yet but will borrow Larry’s pic below to showcase how such a duo compare…hope your cool with that Larry? Attached Images

14 June 2010, 10:56 PM	#2
doc3341 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 7	Congrats! I love the E2 White Dial! Its one of the most underrated, most under appreciated rollies IMHO. Its definitely on my short list!

15 June 2010, 01:32 AM	#9
Autobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: Charleston, SC Watch: LV, EXPII, BLNR Posts: 303	Congratulations, I am looking for an EXP II as we speak. __________________

15 June 2010, 01:36 AM	#10
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Fair enough and congrats... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

15 June 2010, 04:04 AM	#11
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Congrats! Can't go wrong with Explorers. Here are mine (also M serials; M0 and M9): Best, A

14 June 2010, 11:03 PM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	The Explorer is a tough watch. It will take ever much a beating as the DSSD.

14 June 2010, 11:41 PM	#5
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	You know what, I don't blame you. And I have to admit, even if the DSSD fits with some of my shirts/suits, I just looks stupid and tacky to wear a 3,900 meters giant thick diving instruments with a suit. A regular sports Rolex is fine IMO.

14 June 2010, 11:53 PM	#7
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	Wear it in good health. But I'd keep the dssd...

15 June 2010, 04:42 AM	#12
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As long as your're happy with it, that's all that matters. Congrats!

17 June 2010, 07:34 AM	#13
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	After an extended absence from TRF, I saw your post on my Enigma thread, then your sig line with both Expys. Congrats, I think it's a great choice/decision! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

17 June 2010, 08:15 AM	#14
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	Congrats!! You will be very pleased with the EXPII in black...

17 June 2010, 10:03 AM	#15
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	Congrats! I have the Noir and will be getting the blanc shortly... wear them in good health! I to have a love for the DSSD, but its just too big for me! __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

17 June 2010, 10:59 AM	#16
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	__________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

17 June 2010, 12:59 PM	#17
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Sweet! The ExpII flies under the radar much better. With the light weight you don't have the mass flying around. I definitely don't run with the DSSD. I'm just surprised to hear that a couple folks have one black and one white Exp II. That wouldn't even occur to me as being an option. Hmmmm, maybe I could use a white Exp II . __________________

17 June 2010, 02:00 PM	#18
veidtadrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ozymandias Location: BKK/NO/LDN/MPLS Watch: (2) SS DJ + SS Sub Posts: 311	Heh..heh..with that fistful of cash from the trade perhaps you should pick up an EXP I to complete the Explorer lineup!

17 June 2010, 02:49 PM	#19
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	great choice __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

17 June 2010, 07:31 PM	#20
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	Thanks for all the supportive comments guys. I’m very happy with the change and am now enjoying a somewhat calm state of mind over my Rolex…..something that is not easy or usual for most of us visiting this site I’m sure Have been wearing the new black dial EXP II all week and plan to go white next week…Oh what JOY!

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