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49 | 38.58% |
| I love the WHITE dial ! |
  
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78 | 61.42% |
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18 November 2008, 12:36 PM
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Real Name: Clive
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Explorer II - Black or White Dial ?
As you may have noticed from a recent thread, I am thinking of purchasing a black dial Exp II. The ADs I have spoken to tell me that the black dial is a bigger seller than the white dial, however I am interested in what the TRF thinks...
 Thanks for voting/comments...  Cheers
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18 November 2008, 12:41 PM
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The white dial is unusual amongst the Rolex sports models but I prefer the looks of the black. If you already own a Rolex with a black dial consider the white so you have something different to wear but if it's your only Rolex the deep black gloss is the way to go.
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18 November 2008, 12:45 PM
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I think in this one you have to decide it yourself buddy...Your the one wearing it......if the black one strikes you first ..i will go for the black one...Like me im planning to get a pannie...i love the white dial but a lot of people saying black is more in demand...im truly liking the white dial i think its stunning...
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18 November 2008, 12:58 PM
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i have a weakness for white dial watches........
so for my first rolex, i chose the exp 2 in white............ :) 
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18 November 2008, 01:14 PM
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Black today, maybe white tomorrow! They both look great!
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18 November 2008, 01:51 PM
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I like the looks of the black dial better. However the white dial is rare in the sport model series.
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18 November 2008, 01:52 PM
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flip a coin.
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18 November 2008, 01:53 PM
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I voted white. It looks even at 7 each!
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18 November 2008, 02:04 PM
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great watch eather way- I have white, but black is even more rare-enjoy!!
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18 November 2008, 02:15 PM
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Get the Black and then get the White Daytona or vice versa!
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18 November 2008, 03:05 PM
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Thanks for the votes+comments so far... looks like the WHITE is way out in front at the mo...
Cheers
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18 November 2008, 03:20 PM
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Always an easy vote...........WHITE
and as mentioned in the 1st post ,if you already own a black face watch then white makes 100% sense unless of course you dislike white 
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18 November 2008, 03:26 PM
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Black, Black, Black
 Had a white dial for a week and exchanged it back for a black one. |
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18 November 2008, 03:30 PM
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I have a polar dial which I like better since the black one is very similar to sub or gmt black.
of course you need to try it on and decide.
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18 November 2008, 03:32 PM
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White for Expy II!
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18 November 2008, 03:54 PM
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Interesting poll. I like the white face, and believe it will be my next purchase.
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18 November 2008, 04:24 PM
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I vote for white...classic Rolex look...imo!
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18 November 2008, 04:29 PM
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18 November 2008, 04:30 PM
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Hmmm... I can feel myself being drawn to the white dial...
...especially when I see something like this: http://www.dream-watches.co.uk/watchsingle.asp?id=727 I believe this sold for around £10,000 - £12,000 Nishe
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18 November 2008, 04:51 PM
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I do like that one! Very nice pics, JJ! 
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18 November 2008, 05:48 PM
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White... coz I just got my white Exp II W-serial...
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18 November 2008, 07:48 PM
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Ohlins and JJ - thanks for the terrific pics. WHITE is spanking BLACK in the poll... v interesting...
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18 November 2008, 08:00 PM
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18 November 2008, 08:20 PM
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I'm with the Black Team.
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18 November 2008, 10:27 PM
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Well me and my partner just bought 4 pieces of Explorer II !!! Two is black and two is white !!! I couldnt decide which one but my dream watch was the white Explorer !! I had a newspaper ad by Rolex on the Explorer II. Carried that ad in my wallet for years since my teens !!! Guess what.....i decided to take the black one !!! My wife and my other partner told me black was a watch that you wont get bored looking at and it is not as sporty looking as the white. Also i decided to choose black as i want to be discreet and not too flashy. The white would attract attention immediately !!! Of course opinions are subjective......
Please put two votes for black and two votes for white.......... |
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18 November 2008, 10:42 PM
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Thanks again all. Now I know what prospective Daytona buyers feel like.
 Actually I briefly owned a white dial Exp II in the 90s, but sold it to a friend in a moment of weakness. Would be nice to own another of either dial colour. I have a feeling this will come down to availabilty at the ADs. Oops... just noticed the gaffe in my opening post: "the TRF" That's like the restaurant "The La Trattoria" in the Hugh Grant movie Mickey Blue Eyes. Must... get... some... sleep..........
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18 November 2008, 11:12 PM
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My son has the white dial and loves it. That particuliar watch looks just right on a young man's wrist.
 BTW, I gave it to him.
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18 November 2008, 11:29 PM
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Gotta go with the white vote on this one. I think it's such a clean looking watch
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18 November 2008, 11:30 PM
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I wanted white to replace this white:
 Then I saw the beautiful black dial/white markers of the SDD and went with the black:  Fr. John+ |
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18 November 2008, 11:44 PM
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White dial for me! I love the contrast of the white face with the hands and hour markers. Good luck.
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