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brent1202 · 22 August 2013, 01:35 AM

My current lineup consists of a Sub-C and a Speedmaster. Both I truly love, but like most here, I'm starting to get the itch again!!! The watch I keep looking at is the Explorer II with the white dial. Its different from the current two and with in a budget for me. I've thought of going vintage or something different like a Panerai. In all honesty, I would like to stick with Rolex!! Just looking for insight or a different option.

Thanks,
Brent

Cc1966 · 22 August 2013, 01:38 AM

My 40mm Explorer II (white dial) is a great all around watch and dresses up nicely. Good luck

vitalsignsrn · 22 August 2013, 01:52 AM

Explorer is a nice watch, and the white dial is nice. :-)

kilyung · 22 August 2013, 02:12 AM

Are you talking about the old 40mm or new 42mm ExpII?

samsmart · 22 August 2013, 02:20 AM

40mm is nice.

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brent1202 · 22 August 2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Are you talking about the old 40mm or new 42mm ExpII?

The new(42MM)!

Vincent65 · 22 August 2013, 02:27 AM

seems like a good direction, for a nice variety

nickng · 22 August 2013, 02:35 AM

The new white dial explorer II is a beauty. Go for it.

Racerdj · 22 August 2013, 08:25 AM

Most here including me, are thinking about the next 'one'!

Psmith · 22 August 2013, 08:59 AM

Exp II is a very nice watch, as is the GMT IIc
Aesthetically, the Twinlock crown puts me off the Exp II a wee bit

RLROCK · 22 August 2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cc1966

My 40mm Explorer II (white dial) is a great all around watch and dresses up nicely. Good luck

I totally agree! I love my 40mm Explorer II.

HL65 · 22 August 2013, 11:33 AM

Go vintage...How about a classic 1655 Exp II?

FeelingTheBlues · 22 August 2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

seems like a good direction, for a nice variety

Indeed! I would prefer a vintage watch myself as it would offer even more variety but if this is your decision some homework will be in order to make sure you pay the right price for the watch in the right condition. Otherwise the Explorer-II is a great choice, I prefer the 40mm myself but if you like bigger watches it sure is a beautiful model.

slim4511 · 22 August 2013, 12:05 PM

I would strongly consider the older 40mm Exp II Polar (16570). I wear it more than any of my other watches and absolutely love it.

Trouble15 · 22 August 2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nickng

The new white dial explorer II is a beauty. Go for it.

Chainring · 22 August 2013, 12:29 PM

I think the Explorer II (white dial) would be perfect compliment to what you have. 40 or 42mm are both great choices. FYI, I will be going with the 16570 eventually. Good luck with your decision.

AK797 · 22 August 2013, 12:30 PM

I would say get some colour, be it a TT, Hulk or white dial Expy or Daytona, whichever rocks your socks.

wingku · 22 August 2013, 12:30 PM

Expy II would be a nice mix, compliment the rest well.

Keaofosu · 22 August 2013, 12:35 PM

Go vintage. I bought a Pam 104 after a TT datejust. Stick with rolex, vintage is great. If considering another brand ?AP or PP. Although interesting, panerai are not special or robust IMHO. Btw, I still wear the Pam, the rolex is better made.

brent1202 · 22 August 2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Go vintage...How about a classic 1655 Exp II?

Oh how I love the 1655! The problem, to much $$$$. Thats why I was looking at the 216570.

jshepard · 22 August 2013, 11:15 PM

40mm Explorer II gets my vote. It will round out the genres of your watches. One chronograph, one dive and one with a GMT function.

22 August 2013, 01:35 AM	#1
brent1202 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: Bluegrass State Watch: 116610 & 3570.50 Posts: 60	Starting to think about my next purchase... My current lineup consists of a Sub-C and a Speedmaster. Both I truly love, but like most here, I'm starting to get the itch again!!! The watch I keep looking at is the Explorer II with the white dial. Its different from the current two and with in a budget for me. I've thought of going vintage or something different like a Panerai. In all honesty, I would like to stick with Rolex!! Just looking for insight or a different option. Thanks, Brent

22 August 2013, 01:38 AM	#2
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	My 40mm Explorer II (white dial) is a great all around watch and dresses up nicely. Good luck __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

22 August 2013, 02:20 AM	#5
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	40mm is nice. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Attached Images

22 August 2013, 02:35 AM	#8
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	The new white dial explorer II is a beauty. Go for it. __________________ NickN

22 August 2013, 08:25 AM	#9
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Most here including me, are thinking about the next 'one'! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

22 August 2013, 01:52 AM	#3
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Explorer is a nice watch, and the white dial is nice. :-)

22 August 2013, 02:12 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Are you talking about the old 40mm or new 42mm ExpII?

22 August 2013, 02:27 AM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	seems like a good direction, for a nice variety

22 August 2013, 08:59 AM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Exp II is a very nice watch, as is the GMT IIc Aesthetically, the Twinlock crown puts me off the Exp II a wee bit __________________

22 August 2013, 11:33 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Go vintage...How about a classic 1655 Exp II? __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 August 2013, 12:05 PM	#14
slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	I would strongly consider the older 40mm Exp II Polar (16570). I wear it more than any of my other watches and absolutely love it. __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

22 August 2013, 12:29 PM	#16
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	I think the Explorer II (white dial) would be perfect compliment to what you have. 40 or 42mm are both great choices. FYI, I will be going with the 16570 eventually. Good luck with your decision.

22 August 2013, 12:30 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would say get some colour, be it a TT, Hulk or white dial Expy or Daytona, whichever rocks your socks.

22 August 2013, 12:30 PM	#18
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Expy II would be a nice mix, compliment the rest well.

22 August 2013, 12:35 PM	#19
Keaofosu Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Watch: YG DD Posts: 54	Go vintage. I bought a Pam 104 after a TT datejust. Stick with rolex, vintage is great. If considering another brand ?AP or PP. Although interesting, panerai are not special or robust IMHO. Btw, I still wear the Pam, the rolex is better made.

22 August 2013, 11:15 PM	#21
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	40mm Explorer II gets my vote. It will round out the genres of your watches. One chronograph, one dive and one with a GMT function.

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