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pcarpenter · 17 May 2012, 03:27 PM

Hello everyone,

I've been lurking around her for a few months now and I'm looking to buy my first Rolex. I really like the changes to the new Exlorer 2 but I also really like the price you can find on here for some of the older models. What are your thoughts/suggestions/recommendations?

-paul

MoBe · 17 May 2012, 04:12 PM

Welcome to the forum !

To you mean the "emplorer 2" or the "Exlorer 2",I`m a bit confused?

travisb · 17 May 2012, 06:44 PM

Substantial yet very well proportioned and balanced.

JGX · 17 May 2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoBe

To you mean the "emplorer 2" or the "Exlorer 2",I`m a bit confused?

Or maybe he means the Explorer?!?!

I was at an AD the other day and they had both models (old and new) in stock - IMHO there's no contest - the new one just looks so much fresher somehow. That said, I would imagine that the size is a big consideration, have you tried them both on yet? Good luck and happy shopping!

Explorertwo · 17 May 2012, 10:04 PM

My 2 cents:
Black dial: new explorer
White dial: 'old' explorer
The fit and size of the old ex2 is amazing, my most comfy watch. But Travis says the same of the new one. One major issue: price! Another: old one is stealth, new one is eye catcher!
Both are great, so.....
It's up to you: good luck!

azguy · 18 May 2012, 12:03 AM

They are very different IMO, you need to try them on, I prefer the white dial on both the older and newer model.....

powerfunk · 18 May 2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

They are very different IMO, you need to try them on, I prefer the white dial on both the older and newer model.....

I agree; if you can put both on and see what sings to you, that's the way to go. That being said, IMHO, a 40mm Explorer II is the best deal you can get on a used Rolex sports watch right now.

HERITAGE82 · 18 May 2012, 12:09 AM

OLD for sure with white dial and LUG HOLES......

dalip · 18 May 2012, 12:10 AM

It's overtaken the DSSD for best current stainless steel Rolex IMO....

Updates are superb.

slcbbrown · 18 May 2012, 01:16 AM

I'm a big fan of the last generation of ExpII's. If you are looking at a 10-20 year old version, they can be one of the best bargains for a Rolex sport model. Very clean design, very tough watch. I bought one for each of two sons, just a few years ago. It's also a near perfect fit on the wrist, IMO.

Tools · 18 May 2012, 04:06 AM

I have a few of the older Explorer II's, both white and black, and I love them.. They get a lot of wrist time.

However, if I wasn't busy blowing all my money on other stuff, a new 216570 would find it's way into the box..

w4rmk · 18 May 2012, 05:36 AM

I like the older version better than the new one, it's more comfortable and lighter. Also you can get a killer deal on a used sample in excellent shape (way under $4k USD).

17 May 2012, 03:27 PM	#1
pcarpenter "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2	Used vs. new emplorer 2 Hello everyone, I've been lurking around her for a few months now and I'm looking to buy my first Rolex. I really like the changes to the new Exlorer 2 but I also really like the price you can find on here for some of the older models. What are your thoughts/suggestions/recommendations? -paul

17 May 2012, 06:44 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I like the updates, fit and feel of the ExpII 42mm Substantial yet very well proportioned and balanced.

18 May 2012, 12:09 AM	#8
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	OLD for sure with white dial and LUG HOLES...... __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

18 May 2012, 12:10 AM	#9
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	It's overtaken the DSSD for best current stainless steel Rolex IMO.... Updates are superb. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

18 May 2012, 04:06 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I have a few of the older Explorer II's, both white and black, and I love them.. They get a lot of wrist time. However, if I wasn't busy blowing all my money on other stuff, a new 216570 would find it's way into the box.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 May 2012, 04:12 PM	#2
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Welcome to the forum ! To you mean the "emplorer 2" or the "Exlorer 2",I`m a bit confused?

17 May 2012, 10:04 PM	#5
Explorertwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Lowlands Watch: White 'n Black Posts: 641	My 2 cents: Black dial: new explorer White dial: 'old' explorer The fit and size of the old ex2 is amazing, my most comfy watch. But Travis says the same of the new one. One major issue: price! Another: old one is stealth, new one is eye catcher! Both are great, so..... It's up to you: good luck!

18 May 2012, 12:03 AM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	They are very different IMO, you need to try them on, I prefer the white dial on both the older and newer model.....

18 May 2012, 01:16 AM	#10
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I'm a big fan of the last generation of ExpII's. If you are looking at a 10-20 year old version, they can be one of the best bargains for a Rolex sport model. Very clean design, very tough watch. I bought one for each of two sons, just a few years ago. It's also a near perfect fit on the wrist, IMO.

18 May 2012, 05:36 AM	#12
w4rmk Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Richard Kloc Location: New York Watch: Deepsea D-Blue Posts: 250	I like the older version better than the new one, it's more comfortable and lighter. Also you can get a killer deal on a used sample in excellent shape (way under $4k USD).

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