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skeen · 22 June 2008, 01:33 AM

Hi all - quite excited as I think I've found the Rolex I want, the Explorer II. I'm leaning more toward the white face, as I already have a black face Seiko Premier, but they both look pretty sweet to me.

It's almost like a mixture between a Yachtmaster and a GMT, both of which I've decided are my favourite Rolex lines.

What do you guys think of this watch? And post pics if you own one.

Robb · 22 June 2008, 01:39 AM

I used to own a white dial Exp II. It is a fantastic watch!!!!

Tools · 22 June 2008, 01:41 AM

I think they're OK...

marke · 22 June 2008, 01:42 AM

beautiful watch

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 June 2008, 01:45 AM

The Explorer II is a nice understated classic! I love it!

ratae1950 · 22 June 2008, 01:55 AM

I like them both.

Jedi · 22 June 2008, 01:59 AM

I wear one everyday and mine is the blanc version, the classic, the icon. Here's a picture of it with it's friend, the GMT-II...

Skippy · 22 June 2008, 02:20 AM

We love it!!! Read and look over here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=explorer
I think it even looks fantastic on a G10(NATO)Strap.

redshirt1957 · 22 June 2008, 02:26 AM

Been know to wear this one a couple of times a week.

skeen · 22 June 2008, 02:30 AM

There's just something about it, it looks bright, shiny and solid. Like something Superman might wear or something. I'm reading around this forum right now, and I didn't even realize it was somewhat of an 'enigma'.

I think looking at Subs, and GMT's so much on this forum has drawn me to want something a bit different, and I'm hoping this is it.

HDHNTER · 22 June 2008, 02:35 AM

Nice subdued look to the Expy.

jmsrolls · 22 June 2008, 02:59 AM

A couple of months ago I went to a local AD to buy a white Explorer II. There one sat in the case between the black EXPII and the Sea Dweller Date.

The stunning black dial of the SDD unobscured by the Cyclops jumped out at me. (If only the SDD had a "fourth hand" and 24-hour bezel.

)

Ultimately the black seduced me:

Fr. John+

Perdu · 22 June 2008, 03:27 AM

It's one of the Rolexes (along with the Sub.) that is still very much a utilitarian tool watch. What Rolex used to be all about in it's sports line.

Tempo · 22 June 2008, 03:42 AM

It has the 3185 movement (thanks Lee!) based on the rugged, precise and proven 3135 movement.

I see my good friend wearing his white face Exp II all the time. He dresses well and the EXP II makes him look very sophisticated indeed.

The red 24 hour hand is very saucy and adds just the right amount of dynamism and spice. Compared to the Sub, the EXP II has more contemporary looking broader shoulders on either side of the crown.

I've had a fetish for rotating bezels since seeing James Bond's circular saw watch bezel as a child in Live and Let Die. So for me, the EXP II is disqualified as its bezel is fixed.

If you find a rotating bezel to be an unnecessary complication and want a simple and sophisticated yet sporty watch, the EXP II is ideal. If you prefer a rotating bezel, the Rolesium Yachtmaster II has the same look as the EXP II , but with a somewhat cuter demeanour due to the maxi dial. The EXP II looks sleeker though.

All the best

Jedi · 22 June 2008, 03:45 AM

3185 movement

JJ Irani · 22 June 2008, 04:03 AM

Expy is by far the most comfortable Rolex out there. Just 39 mm and 126 grams, it sits flat on the wrist and is nice and sleek.

Very, elegant and sporty at the same time!!

jmsrolls · 22 June 2008, 04:09 AM

If you decide to go with a new EXPII, be certain that it has the 3186 movement. If you are going to pay 2008 prices, get the latest movement.

Fr. John+

mopsey · 22 June 2008, 04:15 AM

Ooh, ooh. Just bought one!!!

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Jigga · 22 June 2008, 04:17 AM

Just bought one too (black dial) and love it.

skeen · 22 June 2008, 04:24 AM

Congrats, mopsey - looks great. Jigga, pics please. :D

Jigga · 22 June 2008, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeen

Congrats, mopsey - looks great. Jigga, pics please. :D

My pics always come out bad.

f16570 · 22 June 2008, 04:44 AM

A great choice. Subtle and reliable.

mcl1esq · 22 June 2008, 04:54 AM

Among Rolex watches I have a Submariner, Pepsi GMT II, explorer and white Explorer II. The Explorer II is my favorite and gets the most wrist time. It's probably the most comfortable on my wrist. Not everyone recogonizes it as a Rolex which I like a lot. For me it was a great purchase. No regrets on any of my Rolex watches. Good luck!

Z-Sub · 22 June 2008, 05:37 AM

I love the white dial that complements the black sub which along with the explorer I wear the most. The white stands out more and if you get a sub or SD, you'll have more variety.

Baptistman · 22 June 2008, 05:45 AM

In answer to your question, very very comfortable

karmatp · 22 June 2008, 06:06 AM

I think the white face Explorer II is extremely underrated, it's a fantastic watch. For me, it is my second favorite watch made, right behind the classic 14060M Sub.

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 June 2008, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

I think the white face Explorer II is extremely underrated, it's a fantastic watch. For me, it is my second favorite watch made, right behind the classic 14060M Sub.

Yeah, underrated and understated as I said. Imho, the Explorer II is one of the least recognisable Rolex models out there. I like it just for that.

Narwhal · 22 June 2008, 06:17 AM

I prefer the Explorer I to the II - but they are different watches - and frankly the I is just too small for my wrists. As to the II; I prefer the black face - seems more rare and more sporty IMHO.

mike · 22 June 2008, 06:23 AM

My son couldn't pick this one fast enough.

skeen · 22 June 2008, 08:08 AM

Just so I know what I might be looking for: how many versions of the Explorer II are there? I noticed that one of them doesn't have the ROLEX EXPLORER repeated inside the bezel.

22 June 2008, 01:33 AM	#1
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	What do you think of the Explorer II? Hi all - quite excited as I think I've found the Rolex I want, the Explorer II. I'm leaning more toward the white face, as I already have a black face Seiko Premier, but they both look pretty sweet to me. It's almost like a mixture between a Yachtmaster and a GMT, both of which I've decided are my favourite Rolex lines. What do you guys think of this watch? And post pics if you own one.

22 June 2008, 01:39 AM	#2
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22 June 2008, 01:41 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think they're OK... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 June 2008, 01:45 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The Explorer II is a nice understated classic! I love it! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

22 June 2008, 01:55 AM	#6
ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	Nice one I like them both. __________________ Yunnoworameenmiduck

22 June 2008, 01:42 AM	#4
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	beautiful watch

22 June 2008, 01:59 AM	#7
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I wear one everyday and mine is the blanc version, the classic, the icon. Here's a picture of it with it's friend, the GMT-II... Attached Images __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

22 June 2008, 02:20 AM	#8
Skippy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 283	We love it!!! Read and look over here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=explorer I think it even looks fantastic on a G10(NATO)Strap.

22 June 2008, 02:26 AM	#9
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Been know to wear this one a couple of times a week.

22 June 2008, 02:30 AM	#10
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	There's just something about it, it looks bright, shiny and solid. Like something Superman might wear or something. I'm reading around this forum right now, and I didn't even realize it was somewhat of an 'enigma'. I think looking at Subs, and GMT's so much on this forum has drawn me to want something a bit different, and I'm hoping this is it.

22 June 2008, 02:35 AM	#11
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Nice subdued look to the Expy.

22 June 2008, 02:59 AM	#12
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	A couple of months ago I went to a local AD to buy a white Explorer II. There one sat in the case between the black EXPII and the Sea Dweller Date. The stunning black dial of the SDD unobscured by the Cyclops jumped out at me. (If only the SDD had a "fourth hand" and 24-hour bezel. ) Ultimately the black seduced me: Fr. John+

22 June 2008, 03:27 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	It's one of the Rolexes (along with the Sub.) that is still very much a utilitarian tool watch. What Rolex used to be all about in it's sports line. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

22 June 2008, 03:42 AM	#14
Tempo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 99	It has the 3185 movement (thanks Lee!) based on the rugged, precise and proven 3135 movement. I see my good friend wearing his white face Exp II all the time. He dresses well and the EXP II makes him look very sophisticated indeed. The red 24 hour hand is very saucy and adds just the right amount of dynamism and spice. Compared to the Sub, the EXP II has more contemporary looking broader shoulders on either side of the crown. I've had a fetish for rotating bezels since seeing James Bond's circular saw watch bezel as a child in Live and Let Die. So for me, the EXP II is disqualified as its bezel is fixed. If you find a rotating bezel to be an unnecessary complication and want a simple and sophisticated yet sporty watch, the EXP II is ideal. If you prefer a rotating bezel, the Rolesium Yachtmaster II has the same look as the EXP II , but with a somewhat cuter demeanour due to the maxi dial. The EXP II looks sleeker though. All the best

22 June 2008, 03:45 AM	#15
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	3185 movement __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

22 June 2008, 04:03 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Expy is by far the most comfortable Rolex out there. Just 39 mm and 126 grams, it sits flat on the wrist and is nice and sleek. Very, elegant and sporty at the same time!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 June 2008, 04:09 AM	#17
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	If you decide to go with a new EXPII, be certain that it has the 3186 movement. If you are going to pay 2008 prices, get the latest movement. Fr. John+

22 June 2008, 04:15 AM	#18
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Ooh, ooh. Just bought one!!! [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Lest we forget.

22 June 2008, 04:17 AM	#19
Jigga "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 59	Just bought one too (black dial) and love it.

22 June 2008, 04:24 AM	#20
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Congrats, mopsey - looks great. Jigga, pics please. :D

22 June 2008, 04:44 AM	#22
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	A great choice. Subtle and reliable. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

22 June 2008, 04:54 AM	#23
mcl1esq "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 7	Among Rolex watches I have a Submariner, Pepsi GMT II, explorer and white Explorer II. The Explorer II is my favorite and gets the most wrist time. It's probably the most comfortable on my wrist. Not everyone recogonizes it as a Rolex which I like a lot. For me it was a great purchase. No regrets on any of my Rolex watches. Good luck!

22 June 2008, 05:37 AM	#24
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I love the white dial that complements the black sub which along with the explorer I wear the most. The white stands out more and if you get a sub or SD, you'll have more variety. Attached Images __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297 Last edited by Z-Sub; 22 June 2008 at 05:55 AM.. Reason: Add Photo

22 June 2008, 05:45 AM	#25
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	In answer to your question, very very comfortable __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

22 June 2008, 06:06 AM	#26
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I think the white face Explorer II is extremely underrated, it's a fantastic watch. For me, it is my second favorite watch made, right behind the classic 14060M Sub.

22 June 2008, 06:17 AM	#28
Narwhal 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Sea Posts: 74	I prefer the Explorer I to the II - but they are different watches - and frankly the I is just too small for my wrists. As to the II; I prefer the black face - seems more rare and more sporty IMHO.

22 June 2008, 06:23 AM	#29
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	My son couldn't pick this one fast enough.

22 June 2008, 08:08 AM	#30
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Just so I know what I might be looking for: how many versions of the Explorer II are there? I noticed that one of them doesn't have the ROLEX EXPLORER repeated inside the bezel.

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