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TDH · 12 September 2007, 06:39 AM

Hi all,

After an excruciating wait the Black EXP II is home on this Sunday

. I had been contemplating about this watch for the last 2 months. Earlier it was the white dial which caught my fancy, but the black one smiled back at me at the AD.

It is nice to have a dual timezone watch, and the black dial of the Exp-II is more contrasting IMHO and has better lume too!

The laser etched Rolex logo is also more clearly visible to the naked eye as compared to the white dial - see the picture!

The new features on this one is the rolex wording and the serial number on the inside. Also there is a bar code on the side - this is the first time I have seen it

.

The watch has the new credit card style warranty and is EO6 on the clasp, which I figure is June\July 2007 which suits me well

Fantastic watch and it will probably be my daily beater!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 September 2007, 06:43 AM

Congratulations, Jay!

SUPERB looking watch, and I really like it with the black dial

This is the FIRST Explorer II I have seen with the chapter ring branding. Looks nice and subtle

BTW: that "bar" on the case side contains a code that tells Rolex which stock number your watch was in the factory.

Give us a wristshot, please!

Robb · 12 September 2007, 06:44 AM

Congrats on a great watch!! Great pics too!

CEG · 12 September 2007, 06:45 AM

Super etching shot mate !

Great watch - wear in good health....would love the white one myself...

problmchylde · 12 September 2007, 09:23 AM

Black Explorers are beautiful......

Tools · 12 September 2007, 09:38 AM

Excellent..

Great choice..

Now you can toss that sissy blue thing...

Arturo · 12 September 2007, 09:59 AM

Both Black and White Explorers are just really handsome, masculine, powerful looking, classic examples of elegant strength and simplicity. Great watch. I am liking the black one more and more.

Gaijin · 12 September 2007, 11:02 AM

Love it. I got one too about two months ago! CC Warranty etc, but no Rolex chapter ring. Don't know if I am dissapointed about that. Looks good though.

mike · 12 September 2007, 11:04 AM

Congrats!

The EXP II is a great watch with a wonderfull history.

Tag.K · 12 September 2007, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo

Both Black and White Explorers are just really handsome, masculine, powerful looking, classic examples of elegant strength and simplicity. Great watch. I am liking the black one more and more.

Well said, the Exp II is becoming the watch that I wear the most.....Both dials are stunning. Elegant, yet simplistic…….

Tag.k

Transient · 12 September 2007, 12:07 PM

Wow!! Gorgeous photos guys. I really love the EXP II, and it looks great in both colours.

Rockrolex · 12 September 2007, 12:12 PM

Beautiful watches, both black and white (although some of us are biased toward the black).

Dynamite Kid19 · 12 September 2007, 12:50 PM

Congrats!! glad to see more black faced Exp II lovers. I just got a Black Exp II K serial, I love it and can't stop looking at it. I picked it over a Sub because I see less of them around. I think its great for dress with a suit or dressed down with jeans for a night out, (Can't wait for its first night out this weekend) JJ almost sold me on the white dial but I liked the contrast more with the black dial and white markers. In the future I'd like to get a light colored dial Rolex and would love love love a Yachtmaster.

daunwaun · 12 September 2007, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDH

Hi all,

After an excruciating wait the Black EXP II is home on this Sunday

. I had been contemplating about this watch for the last 2 months. Earlier it was the white dial which caught my fancy, but the black one smiled back at me at the AD.

It is nice to have a dual timezone watch, and the black dial of the Exp-II is more contrasting IMHO and has better lume too!

The laser etched Rolex logo is also more clearly visible to the naked eye as compared to the white dial - see the picture!

The new features on this one is the rolex wording and the serial number on the inside. Also there is a bar code on the side - this is the first time I have seen it

.

The watch has the new credit card style warranty and is EO6 on the clasp, which I figure is June\July 2007 which suits me well

Fantastic watch and it will probably be my daily beater!!!

This is a great watch and great pics

TDH · 12 September 2007, 08:55 PM

Hey Bo,
as requested by you and the bar code can be seen in the 2nd picture

Ragu · 12 September 2007, 09:37 PM

My "whitey" Exp. II is my daily wearer.
Just love the looks and how she feels (w/lug holes) on my writs!

asq69 · 13 September 2007, 02:32 AM

Nice tool watch! Mine is fifteen years old with non-shining tritium and faded/paint-off bezel.. Yours looks so shiny! Congrats

Dynamite Kid19 · 13 September 2007, 03:14 AM

So is the bar code a sticker type thing they put on it?

GerardoG · 13 September 2007, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDH

Hey Bo,
as requested by you and the bar code can be seen in the 2nd picture

Congrats on the new watch! Would you mind sharing 'clasp' images?

TDH · 13 September 2007, 03:54 AM

Dy Kid the bar code is a removable sticker and I have not got it off...may it will fall off one of these days

Gerardo will update with clasp images - Changes are the chapter ring branding of "Rolex" and serial number but I dunno if there is any changes in the clasp

leopardprey · 13 September 2007, 04:05 AM

asq69,

Lets see some photos of that well worn and trusted Explorer II of yours!!!!!

TDH, Congrads on a fine tool watch!! And the first one I have seen with the Chapter Ring!!!! Great Photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nikhsub1 · 13 September 2007, 05:09 AM

I love mine! Congrats!

Just dont stand too close to the microwave with it!

f16570 · 13 September 2007, 05:50 AM

Black/White.
Who cares it's a classic and the chapter ring looks great.
Wear in good health.

f

TDH · 13 September 2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Congrats on the new watch! Would you mind sharing 'clasp' images?

Here you go!

asq69 · 14 September 2007, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

asq69,

Lets see some photos of that well worn and trusted Explorer II of yours!!!!!

TDH, Congrads on a fine tool watch!! And the first one I have seen with the Chapter Ring!!!! Great Photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chad, here are some photos of mine..:

Downing · 14 September 2007, 05:19 AM

Beautiful!

SPACE-DWELLER · 14 September 2007, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDH

Hey Bo,
as requested by you and the bar code can be seen in the 2nd picture

Thanks, Jay!

It looks absolutely STUNNING on your wrist!

travellingbrit · 14 September 2007, 06:10 AM

Asq

Still looking great.......have you had it since new ?

GerardoG · 14 September 2007, 08:04 AM

Thank you Jay!

leopardprey · 14 September 2007, 03:15 PM

Very nice ASQ !!!!!! That is what I like to see, a Rolex that has really been worn! Bet you have had a lot of god adventures, trials, and life expereinces with that watch!

12 September 2007, 06:39 AM	#1
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Black on black! EXP II Hi all, After an excruciating wait the Black EXP II is home on this Sunday. I had been contemplating about this watch for the last 2 months. Earlier it was the white dial which caught my fancy, but the black one smiled back at me at the AD. It is nice to have a dual timezone watch, and the black dial of the Exp-II is more contrasting IMHO and has better lume too! The laser etched Rolex logo is also more clearly visible to the naked eye as compared to the white dial - see the picture! The new features on this one is the rolex wording and the serial number on the inside. Also there is a bar code on the side - this is the first time I have seen it. The watch has the new credit card style warranty and is EO6 on the clasp, which I figure is June\July 2007 which suits me well Fantastic watch and it will probably be my daily beater!!! Attached Images

12 September 2007, 06:43 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congratulations, Jay! SUPERB looking watch, and I really like it with the black dial This is the FIRST Explorer II I have seen with the chapter ring branding. Looks nice and subtle BTW: that "bar" on the case side contains a code that tells Rolex which stock number your watch was in the factory. Give us a wristshot, please! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 September 2007, 06:44 AM	#3
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12 September 2007, 06:45 AM	#4
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Super etching shot mate ! Great watch - wear in good health....would love the white one myself... __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun Last edited by CEG; 12 September 2007 at 06:45 AM.. Reason: Spelling disorder !

12 September 2007, 12:12 PM	#12
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	Beautiful watches, both black and white (although some of us are biased toward the black). __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

12 September 2007, 09:23 AM	#5
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Black Explorers are beautiful......

12 September 2007, 09:38 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Excellent.. Great choice.. Now you can toss that sissy blue thing...

12 September 2007, 09:59 AM	#7
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Both Black and White Explorers are just really handsome, masculine, powerful looking, classic examples of elegant strength and simplicity. Great watch. I am liking the black one more and more.

12 September 2007, 11:02 AM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Love it. I got one too about two months ago! CC Warranty etc, but no Rolex chapter ring. Don't know if I am dissapointed about that. Looks good though.

12 September 2007, 11:04 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats! The EXP II is a great watch with a wonderfull history.

12 September 2007, 12:07 PM	#11
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	Wow!! Gorgeous photos guys. I really love the EXP II, and it looks great in both colours.

12 September 2007, 12:50 PM	#13
Dynamite Kid19 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 17	Congrats!! glad to see more black faced Exp II lovers. I just got a Black Exp II K serial, I love it and can't stop looking at it. I picked it over a Sub because I see less of them around. I think its great for dress with a suit or dressed down with jeans for a night out, (Can't wait for its first night out this weekend) JJ almost sold me on the white dial but I liked the contrast more with the black dial and white markers. In the future I'd like to get a light colored dial Rolex and would love love love a Yachtmaster.

12 September 2007, 08:55 PM	#15
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Hey Bo, as requested by you and the bar code can be seen in the 2nd picture Attached Images

12 September 2007, 09:37 PM	#16
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	My "whitey" Exp. II is my daily wearer. Just love the looks and how she feels (w/lug holes) on my writs! __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

13 September 2007, 02:32 AM	#17
asq69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Syafiq Location: Indonesia Watch: GV-GMT2CTT-DJ2 Posts: 75	Nice tool watch! Mine is fifteen years old with non-shining tritium and faded/paint-off bezel.. Yours looks so shiny! Congrats __________________ Rolex is THE watch...

13 September 2007, 03:14 AM	#18
Dynamite Kid19 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 17	So is the bar code a sticker type thing they put on it?

13 September 2007, 03:54 AM	#20
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Dy Kid the bar code is a removable sticker and I have not got it off...may it will fall off one of these days Gerardo will update with clasp images - Changes are the chapter ring branding of "Rolex" and serial number but I dunno if there is any changes in the clasp

13 September 2007, 04:05 AM	#21
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	asq69, Lets see some photos of that well worn and trusted Explorer II of yours!!!!! TDH, Congrads on a fine tool watch!! And the first one I have seen with the Chapter Ring!!!! Great Photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13 September 2007, 05:09 AM	#22
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	I love mine! Congrats! Just dont stand too close to the microwave with it!

13 September 2007, 05:50 AM	#23
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Black/White. Who cares it's a classic and the chapter ring looks great. Wear in good health. f

14 September 2007, 05:19 AM	#26
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Beautiful! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

14 September 2007, 06:10 AM	#28
travellingbrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: England (Manc) Watch: Explorer 11, BF Posts: 268	Asq Still looking great.......have you had it since new ?

14 September 2007, 08:04 AM	#29
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thank you Jay!

14 September 2007, 03:15 PM	#30
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Very nice ASQ !!!!!! That is what I like to see, a Rolex that has really been worn! Bet you have had a lot of god adventures, trials, and life expereinces with that watch!

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