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AlBacon!974 · 13 July 2014, 10:28 AM

Just wondering if all the Explorer 2 are nicknamed Polar or just the ones with the orange 24 hour hands? Sorry if it's a silly question but thought I would ask since the forum is a place for discussion. Thanks and cheers!

GradyPhilpott · 13 July 2014, 10:30 AM

I think the name applies to all white faced Explorer II watches. It's just a nickname anyway.

DCheeta · 13 July 2014, 10:32 AM

Yes, all of the white dial ones except for the ones that turn cream colored. Those, of course, are then called "cream dial" I think.

But like Grady said, they're just nicknames anyway.

AlBacon!974 · 13 July 2014, 10:46 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. I know their just nicknames like "Hulk" or "Batman" just was wondering why some people refer to them as "Polar" and some don't. Guess it's just a matter of preference. HAGW and cheers!

red98a4ss · 13 July 2014, 12:27 PM

In this forum all nicknames are acceptable except for "Rollie" I have no clue why.

Tools · 13 July 2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AlBacon!974

Thanks for the replies guys. I know their just nicknames like "Hulk" or "Batman" just was wondering why some people refer to them as "Polar" and some don't. Guess it's just a matter of preference. HAGW and cheers!

Some of us don't understand the fascination or the need to nickname everything, so, no, just because a dial is white it doesn't automatically become a "polar" to many of us - I mean, what does that make the black one then !!! .. Probably stems from the fact that some of the classics have nicknames and so now they want to be the first to find a name that sticks..

I will never call a watch a Hulk or a Batman.

red98a4ss · 13 July 2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Some of us don't understand the fascination or the need to nickname everything, so, not, just because a dial is white it doesn't automatically become a "polar" to many of us - I mean, what does that make the black one then !!! .. Probably stems from the fact that some of the classics have nicknames and so now they want to be the first to find a name that sticks..

I will never call a watch a Hulk or a Batman.

+1 well said

HogwldFLTR · 13 July 2014, 12:49 PM

Mine is called Bwana Jim.

Clutch Cargo · 13 July 2014, 12:57 PM

It's a beautiful watch. Do you have one, or thinking of getting one?

AlBacon!974 · 13 July 2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Clutch Cargo

It's a beautiful watch. Do you have one, or thinking of getting one?

I'm kinda torn between the Explorer 39mm, Explorer 2 or GMT 2 as my next watch. I have a 16610 Sub, 1803 DD, 16620 DJ, 16013 TT DJ and 114200 AK and was thinking which one of the above 3 will add to my collection.

skprd13 · 13 July 2014, 02:27 PM

Ditto Larry!

Nycturbovr6 · 13 July 2014, 04:14 PM

Polar is a great nickname

Qristian · 13 July 2014, 05:13 PM

I like nicknames like Polar, Kermit, Hulk, Batman, Pepsi and Coke.

Muzz · 13 July 2014, 05:58 PM

I like reference numbers, makes me feel slightly more intelligent LOL

padi56 · 13 July 2014, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I think the name applies to all white faced Explorer II watches. It's just a nickname anyway.

Myself would call them all either white dial of black dial explorers nothing could be simpler or by there Rolex references.

The Joker · 13 July 2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Some of us don't understand the fascination or the need to nickname everything, so, no, just because a dial is white it doesn't automatically become a "polar" to many of us - I mean, what does that make the black one then !!! .. Probably stems from the fact that some of the classics have nicknames and so now they want to be the first to find a name that sticks..

I will never call a watch a Hulk or a Batman.

Isn't the black one an Explorer Noir?

Mick P · 13 July 2014, 07:25 PM

Chaps

Slightly off topic but the one thing that drives me nuts is when some people insist on calling a date Sub a Sub.

A SUB HAS NO DATE.

If a Sub has a date and Cyclops on it, then it is a Sub date.

Is that so difficult to remember

Regards in a grump

Mick

Sad Glad · 13 July 2014, 09:13 PM

I only call the 1655 (not cream) and 16570 polar. Not the new ones with orange GMT hand.

Why? I don't know :)

Tools · 14 July 2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick P

. . .
A SUB HAS NO DATE.

If a Sub has a date and Cyclops on it, then it is a Sub date.

Is that so difficult to remember

Mick

13 July 2014, 10:28 AM	#1
AlBacon!974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Nunyo Location: Texas Watch: 1803 Day-Date Posts: 427	Are all the white face Explorer 2's referred to as Polar? Just wondering if all the Explorer 2 are nicknamed Polar or just the ones with the orange 24 hour hands? Sorry if it's a silly question but thought I would ask since the forum is a place for discussion. Thanks and cheers!

13 July 2014, 10:30 AM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I think the name applies to all white faced Explorer II watches. It's just a nickname anyway. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 July 2014, 12:49 PM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Mine is called Bwana Jim. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 July 2014, 10:32 AM	#3
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Yes, all of the white dial ones except for the ones that turn cream colored. Those, of course, are then called "cream dial" I think. But like Grady said, they're just nicknames anyway.

13 July 2014, 10:46 AM	#4
AlBacon!974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Nunyo Location: Texas Watch: 1803 Day-Date Posts: 427	Thanks for the replies guys. I know their just nicknames like "Hulk" or "Batman" just was wondering why some people refer to them as "Polar" and some don't. Guess it's just a matter of preference. HAGW and cheers!

13 July 2014, 12:27 PM	#5
red98a4ss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Robert Schultz Location: alberta Posts: 361	In this forum all nicknames are acceptable except for "Rollie" I have no clue why.

13 July 2014, 12:57 PM	#9
Clutch Cargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lynn Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 452	It's a beautiful watch. Do you have one, or thinking of getting one?

13 July 2014, 02:27 PM	#11
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Ditto Larry!

13 July 2014, 04:14 PM	#12
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Polar is a great nickname

13 July 2014, 05:13 PM	#13
Qristian "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 213	I like nicknames like Polar, Kermit, Hulk, Batman, Pepsi and Coke.

13 July 2014, 05:58 PM	#14
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I like reference numbers, makes me feel slightly more intelligent LOL

13 July 2014, 07:25 PM	#17
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps Slightly off topic but the one thing that drives me nuts is when some people insist on calling a date Sub a Sub. A SUB HAS NO DATE. If a Sub has a date and Cyclops on it, then it is a Sub date. Is that so difficult to remember Regards in a grump Mick

13 July 2014, 09:13 PM	#18
Sad Glad "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 13	I only call the 1655 (not cream) and 16570 polar. Not the new ones with orange GMT hand. Why? I don't know :)

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