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23 November 2015, 02:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Rob
Location: Toronto, ON
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+ The Last of Them. Winter is Incoming! +
The Last of the 5 Digits that is. A special incoming for me signifying the end of an era...
A white dial M series 16750 Explorer 2 c. 2008. As most of you know, the Explorer 2 was the last of the 5 digit models, and in an unusual move by Rolex, in the final couple of production years, they fitted them with the latest Rolex 3186 movement found in the current 6 digit models.  Some of you would probably have guessed this would be my next reference, given my preference for the 5 digit references in steel.  I feel so fortunate to get this watch, because I almost didn't. Months ago, I saw a local ad for this watch from a private seller. The watch was exactly what I wanted and because it was a private sale, the price was good with no silly premium on the 3186. We exchanged a few emails, but at the last minute the seller changed his mind and decided to keep the watch.   Fast forward to a couple of days ago and the seller called me up, saying he was finally ready to let it go, honoring the price we previously agreed on.  Full kit, like new, literally a safe queen. I actually met the seller at his bank and we pulled it from his safety deposit box. I did the various 3186 wiggle and hour tests just to be sure. It passed.   Off goes the plastic, this baby is gonna be worn. Just in time for winter.  Thanks for looking! 
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23 November 2015, 02:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Great photography!
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23 November 2015, 02:52 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,007
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Congrats and awesome pics!
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23 November 2015, 02:54 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,244
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Congratulations Rob, looks great! Wear it in good health!
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23 November 2015, 02:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
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Awesome. Makes me want one. Congrats.
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23 November 2015, 03:03 AM
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Real Name: Tim
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 2,428
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One of my favourites
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23 November 2015, 03:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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Great pics as always congrats
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23 November 2015, 03:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Brett
Location: Bahrain, Dubai
Watch: Rolex and AP
Posts: 5,538
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Congrats Rob - the Polar Expy looks great on you Sir!
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23 November 2015, 03:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
Posts: 20,312
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Congrats and nice pics
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23 November 2015, 03:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: often in the air
Watch: ♕
Posts: 12,142
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Awesome choice!! congrats!
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23 November 2015, 03:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
Posts: 9,054
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Love all your watches, Rob. Congrats.
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23 November 2015, 03:46 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: West
Watch: Day-Date
Posts: 932
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Just. Gorgeous.
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23 November 2015, 03:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: In the water
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I like how in the first shot it's sneaking out and saying "hey." The Exp II keeps growing on me!
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23 November 2015, 03:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: Matt
Location: FL, USA
Watch: Sub 16610T
Posts: 715
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Congrats! Perfect timing!
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23 November 2015, 03:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: James
Location: UK
Watch: Rolex & Omega
Posts: 6,668
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Fantastic pics!
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23 November 2015, 03:55 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: T
Location: USA
Watch: 116600
Posts: 998
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Congrats! Nice photos.
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23 November 2015, 03:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 2,335
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One of my favorites, enjoy it!
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23 November 2015, 04:09 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chicago
Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO
Posts: 3,646
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Glad you bought it to wear it. Life's too short. Enjoy!
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23 November 2015, 04:24 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: MDangerSteel
Location: Canada
Watch: Vintage Rolex
Posts: 2,301
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Great photos,Rob, keep up the good work
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23 November 2015, 04:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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That's a great watch Rob. Wear it well!
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23 November 2015, 04:29 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: VA
Watch: me flip
Posts: 1,021
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That one is a keeper!!!
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23 November 2015, 04:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 26,599
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Great pics.
It is an excellent reference, sometimes under appreciated through no fault of it its own. I have a slightly older version P serial, it's a keeper.
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23 November 2015, 04:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 29,770
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Very nice piece. Congrats
Great photos too!
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23 November 2015, 05:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NJ
Watch: Day-Date
Posts: 4,056
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That is the watch I would have in the dark, dreary, winter months. Beautiful choice, I quite like the white face.
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23 November 2015, 05:07 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: Chadri
Location: LI, NY
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 11,357
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great watch and photos! Congrats. Enjoy it, sticker free!
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23 November 2015, 05:11 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Congratulations Rob! Great story and a always, stellar pictures
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23 November 2015, 05:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NYC
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Congrats and enjoy it!
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23 November 2015, 08:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Josh
Location: Lost in time
Watch: Me Nae Nae
Posts: 9,823
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Great story. It's always awesome when you source the perfect find! Pics look awesome too!
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23 November 2015, 08:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: Yes Please!
Posts: 6,691
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Nice pic
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23 November 2015, 08:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Eric Chan
Location: Vancouver, BC CAN
Watch: Day-Date 118238
Posts: 8,798
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Congrats Rob. It looks amazing and I do prefer this model over the current one as I love the red dial GMT hand. I had one for over 7 years. Amazing pictures as usual.
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