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14060man · 11 February 2009, 02:01 PM

What brought about the white dial Expy II?

The 1655 had a black dial. Then they redesigned the reference circa 1984/85 and included the new GMT Master II movement with the 12 hour jump hand capability.

The first couple of years of this mid 80s design suffered from some bizzare serif font on the bezel, which was later toned down.

Was there a tool watch purpose for introducing the white dial in the 80s? Or was it just a fashion option?

Wolfgang427 · 11 February 2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 14060man

What brought about the white dial Expy II?

The 1655 had a black dial. Then they redesigned the reference circa 1984/85 and included the new GMT Master II movement with the 12 hour jump hand capability.

The first couple of years of this mid 80s design suffered from some bizzare serif font on the bezel, which was later toned down.

Was there a tool watch purpose for introducing the white dial in the 80s? Or was it just a fashion option?

IMO I would say a "tool" purpose for sure as the original Explorer-II was not a big seller and the intended purpose(cave-exploring) is much better with a white dial watch then one with a black dial.

masskc · 11 February 2009, 03:33 PM

i have a question about the cream dial.
what makes it change color? how rare are they actually/

Psmith · 11 February 2009, 08:07 PM

Just the passage of time, I suppose. If you look at vintage Subs, SDs, GMTs, the dials and bezels have sometimes changed to a charcoal, gray or brownish colour. Here's a nice cream dial 16550 ...

Cheers

mr_happy_ending · 12 February 2009, 11:27 AM

will current white explorer II dials still mellow to a cream color. Or has Rolex found a way to stabilize dial colors?

WatchTimes · 12 February 2009, 12:57 PM

No, that has been changed....
I wish they still did as I think it looks great
but I just can't afford a Creme Exp II as a wearer and
thats what I want a Exp II for.

11 February 2009, 02:01 PM	#1
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	Origins of white dial Explorer II? What brought about the white dial Expy II? The 1655 had a black dial. Then they redesigned the reference circa 1984/85 and included the new GMT Master II movement with the 12 hour jump hand capability. The first couple of years of this mid 80s design suffered from some bizzare serif font on the bezel, which was later toned down. Was there a tool watch purpose for introducing the white dial in the 80s? Or was it just a fashion option?

11 February 2009, 08:07 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Just the passage of time, I suppose. If you look at vintage Subs, SDs, GMTs, the dials and bezels have sometimes changed to a charcoal, gray or brownish colour. Here's a nice cream dial 16550 ... Cheers Attached Images __________________

12 February 2009, 12:57 PM	#6
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	No, that has been changed.... I wish they still did as I think it looks great but I just can't afford a Creme Exp II as a wearer and thats what I want a Exp II for. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 February 2009, 03:33 PM	#3
masskc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: toronto Watch: SS 16520 "L" Posts: 103	i have a question about the cream dial. what makes it change color? how rare are they actually/

12 February 2009, 11:27 AM	#5
mr_happy_ending "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: YVR Posts: 91	will current white explorer II dials still mellow to a cream color. Or has Rolex found a way to stabilize dial colors?

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