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18 December 2008, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Lach
Location: Western Australia
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Proud New Owner- Explorer 2
Well I am now the proud owner of a brand new Rolex Explorer 2 white dial. After 6 months of thinking long and hard about weather I could afford one, and then which model to get, finally today came when I went into the shop and picked it up.
I don't think the Explorer 2 is the most popular model, the Submariners and GMT's seem to dominate, but I think it's pretty cool. The white face is quite striking, and it's not as chunky either. There are only 2 authorised Rolex dealers in the whole of Western Australia, the one I bought it from, has only just opened and last night was the offical opening. The head of Rolex Australia flew in and gave a presentation and gave out cool Rolex giftbags. There were many people there swaping their Rolex stories, including one guy who owned 14, and then bought another Rolex Daytona on the night for $14,000. I have an Omega watch too, but can tell how much better a Rolex is. Although exspensive, they are worth it!  P.S. Does anyone know what model number Rolex is up to with the Explorer 2 (is it M?) Last edited by jas55; 18 December 2008 at 11:30 PM.. Reason: additional info |
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18 December 2008, 10:48 PM
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Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
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Welcome to TRF and congrats on your new purchase - please post some pics if you can
Exp II is a great choice - I picked up a black dial last month in Melbourne... Cheers 
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18 December 2008, 11:00 PM
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Location: UK
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Congrats...before I was a member here, I was never a big fan of the Expy II...now I love it.
Wear it in good health!!!! J |
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19 December 2008, 12:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Matt
Location: Earth
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That Polar dial expy II is a fantastic watch! Congrats
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19 December 2008, 12:37 AM
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Location: USA
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Great choice! The polar is beautiful.
My EXPII was an "M" back in the spring but would imagine that the new ones from the factory are now "V". With the economy, most in the stores would still be "M". (I was buying white but went black when I was told the "bubble" could be removed. Love the unobstructed view of the black dial/white markers like with the SDD.) Fr. John† |
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19 December 2008, 01:34 AM
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Real Name: Dennis
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Congrats !
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19 December 2008, 01:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Andy
Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY
Watch: Me Watching You!!
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Congrats!
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19 December 2008, 01:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: David
Location: USA
Watch: your step!
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Well done!
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19 December 2008, 01:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Texas on my mind
Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ
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Welcome to the Expy-lover's club. I have an M also; I don't know if any Explorers have yet been sighted with the new V-serial number.
If yours is an M, then it likely has the new 3186 movement. Here's mine--I wear it ten times more often than my Sub and DJ combined.
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 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial |
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19 December 2008, 01:58 AM
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Real Name: Mik
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Congrats. Can't wait to see some pics!
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19 December 2008, 02:01 AM
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Real Name: Brian
Location: Hamilton, MI USA
Watch: My beloved TT DJ
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Congratulations on your purchase.
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19 December 2008, 02:01 AM
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Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
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Congrats on the great watch!
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19 December 2008, 02:07 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail
Location: New Albany
Watch: Tudor Sub 75090
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Got the same watch a few months ago. Love it!
Congrats to you.
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19 December 2008, 02:14 AM
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Real Name: Larry
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Great choice...
Excellent time-piece.....
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19 December 2008, 02:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BC, Canada
Watch: EXP II
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Enjoy the Polar EXP II......The best 1st choice in ROLEX IMO.
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19 December 2008, 02:19 AM
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Real Name: Martin
Location: London
Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD
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Welcome to the club!!!
It's a beautiful watch.
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19 December 2008, 02:22 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Congrats on buying a fine watch and picking one according to YOUR tastes. Rolex is all about being your own man!
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19 December 2008, 02:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Mike
Location: Charlotte NC
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Congrats on the Exp II. I really like the fact that it is not very popular outside of WISdom. I've worn mine twice this week
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19 December 2008, 03:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Si
Location: united kingdom
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Many7 congrats!!
Wasn't a great fan until I joined and now they are near or top of the list if the price is right Enjoy it 
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19 December 2008, 03:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
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I think the Explorer 2 is understated. It's a fantastic looking watch.
Congrats! |
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19 December 2008, 04:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: F
Location: Scotland
Watch: Exp II White Face
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Enjoy this watch, it is a real class act. Polar is so Un Rolex. Wear in good health.
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19 December 2008, 04:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Real Name: Ron
Location: Alabama
Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT
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Expys are great looking watches. A big congrats to you on your purchase. Enjoy it for many years to come.
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19 December 2008, 04:30 AM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,319
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 Congrats!!
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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!! |
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19 December 2008, 04:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
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Congratulations man! The Explorer is a beautiful watch!
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19 December 2008, 04:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Sam
Location: UK
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Congrats! Looks awesome
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19 December 2008, 05:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Scott
Location: GMT -7
Watch: GMT's & Sub's
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Congrats on the Exp! Enjoy it,
~Scott
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19 December 2008, 07:21 AM
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You should be proud, nice watch.
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19 December 2008, 07:24 AM
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Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
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Many congrats! Enjoy!
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19 December 2008, 07:27 AM
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Real Name: Todd
Location: US
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That white dial is SWEET. Congrats! Now, what are you gettin' next?
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19 December 2008, 08:49 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Congrats on a stunning reference.
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