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1Zach1 · 3 March 2020, 02:59 AM

I’ve been lusting after the Explorer II for nearly 15 years but was never in a position to buy. Back then my (now wife) had told me that it should be a goal to be able to afford one by my 35th birthday. Of course when I turned 35 the watch world is upside down, so it took a few months longer than that, but I made it. Been on “the list” for about a month, took a long lunch to come pick it up from the AD.

Still at the AD so better pictures later.

Ravager135 · 3 March 2020, 03:02 AM

Congrats man. The Explorer II was the first Rolex I purchased for myself. I purchased mine on my 30th birthday with my bonus from the U.S. Navy. I took a long look at it, drove halfway home, turned around, and got it that day. That was in 2011; the year this model came out. Excellent choice.

Batmannr1 · 3 March 2020, 03:05 AM

Congratulations, very nice pick up.
Enjoy your watch. His polar bro says hi.

jamesthejeweller · 3 March 2020, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Zach1

I’ve been lusting after the Explorer II for nearly 15 years but was never in a position to buy. Back then my (now wife) had told me that it should be a goal to be able to afford one by my 35th birthday. Of course when I turned 35 the watch world is upside down, so it took a few months longer than that, but I made it. Been on “the list” for about a month, took a long lunch to come pick it up from the AD.

Still at the AD so better pictures later.

Congrats mate. Enjoy in good health!

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bswizzle2552 · 3 March 2020, 03:30 AM

Awesome! Congrats!

mykii · 3 March 2020, 03:32 AM

The EXP 2 is an awesome watch and the black dial variant is severely underrated. Congrats op!

Gerardus · 3 March 2020, 04:04 AM

Huge congratz!

Urosfan · 3 March 2020, 04:07 AM

Congrats

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alwinnng · 3 March 2020, 04:14 AM

Congrats OP

While I'm still waiting for mine after being in the list since end of Jan 2019

septantrionalis · 3 March 2020, 04:27 AM

Congrats! In perspective, a month wait isn't bad. The Explorer II is definitely the next watch I want to get.

1Zach1 · 3 March 2020, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by septantrionalis

Congrats! In perspective, a month wait isn't bad. The Explorer II is definitely the next watch I want to get.

I've been on "lists" for about 3 months across a few different AD's, this one just happened to be the most recent SA I talked to. A month (even 3) isn't bad compared to what some folks wait. There was a guy in the store buying a 126711CHNR, so it must have been delivery day from Rolex.

Meyrin · 3 March 2020, 04:31 AM

Congrats, you're very lucky! Last summer I asked the watchmaker who always deals with me at my Rolex AD about this very model. He gave me a very strange look and changed the subject...!!

Nothingfancy01 · 3 March 2020, 04:32 AM

Congrats mate!! Enjoy

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GMT Aviator · 3 March 2020, 04:40 AM

Well done. The black dial with the phantom hands. It’s a very handsome watch. Love mine.

Congrats.

newu5er · 3 March 2020, 04:43 AM

Next on my list too. Glad you got yours without having to sit and think about it for a year.

Oldfellow · 3 March 2020, 04:51 AM

Congratulations, the Explorer is a great watch.
Nice not to have to wait long for it.

glamorama · 3 March 2020, 05:14 AM

Great choice! Congratulations!

schoolboy · 3 March 2020, 05:25 AM

Love it.

You deserve it!

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Simon_jrees · 3 March 2020, 05:28 AM

enjoy!

TswaneNguni · 3 March 2020, 05:29 AM

Its also not small .Congrats ! One of those that has to be seen in the metal.

1Zach1 · 3 March 2020, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Its also not small .Congrats ! One of those that has to be seen in the metal.

It's not small, but after wearing a PAM089 for a while it sure feels that way. The EPII seems more legible though, with the layout of dial and the pop of the 24hr hand.

MrMercedes · 3 March 2020, 06:00 AM

Congrats! Have fun with this beauty!!

SeaDweller50 · 3 March 2020, 06:02 AM

Many congratz. My favourite.

Yuri.Popov · 3 March 2020, 06:08 AM

Those are the calls I like.
Congrats, its a good look

Odie-r · 3 March 2020, 06:50 AM

Happy birthday, and congrats on your new ExpII!

Harry-57 · 3 March 2020, 07:45 AM

Congratulations. A fantastic watch. The black and the white are both striking in their own ways. Nothing else quite pops like a Polar, particularly when the fat blue lumes get going. And little else captures the cool of the floating hands of the black dial version. Lovely both. Built like tanks, modern in feel and function, charmingly retro in styling.

The Explorer was supposed to be my only Rolex and my last, top quality watch, to get old with and pass on. As it turned out, it was only the start. In December 2017 I walked into my AD, got a discount, bought it and walked out an hour later. Today I wouldn't believe it - even though I was there! I love it as much as I ever did and it's still my first choice when I travel out of my home time zone.

ltmgeller · 3 March 2020, 07:45 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

AJM914 · 3 March 2020, 07:46 AM

Congrats very nice!

SDR581 · 3 March 2020, 07:56 AM

CONGRATS! Wear in good health. Glad you didn't have to wait too long.

watchmework · 3 March 2020, 07:57 AM

congrats

3 March 2020, 02:59 AM	#1
1Zach1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 102	Got the call! Explorer II incoming I’ve been lusting after the Explorer II for nearly 15 years but was never in a position to buy. Back then my (now wife) had told me that it should be a goal to be able to afford one by my 35th birthday. Of course when I turned 35 the watch world is upside down, so it took a few months longer than that, but I made it. Been on “the list” for about a month, took a long lunch to come pick it up from the AD. Still at the AD so better pictures later.

3 March 2020, 04:04 AM	#7
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: down the drain Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,062	Huge congratz! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 Breitling Avenger A17318

3 March 2020, 06:50 AM	#25
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Happy birthday, and congrats on your new ExpII! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

3 March 2020, 07:45 AM	#27
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,192	Very nice. Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

3 March 2020, 07:46 AM	#28
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats very nice! __________________

3 March 2020, 03:02 AM	#2
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,196	Congrats man. The Explorer II was the first Rolex I purchased for myself. I purchased mine on my 30th birthday with my bonus from the U.S. Navy. I took a long look at it, drove halfway home, turned around, and got it that day. That was in 2011; the year this model came out. Excellent choice.

3 March 2020, 03:05 AM	#3
Batmannr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Martijn Location: Amsterdam Watch: On the left wrist Posts: 724	Congratulations, very nice pick up. Enjoy your watch. His polar bro says hi.

3 March 2020, 03:30 AM	#5
bswizzle2552 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: 214270 BB58 16203 Posts: 118	Awesome! Congrats!

3 March 2020, 03:32 AM	#6
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP + PP + Rolex Posts: 1,775	The EXP 2 is an awesome watch and the black dial variant is severely underrated. Congrats op!

3 March 2020, 04:07 AM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,338	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2020, 04:14 AM	#9
alwinnng "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Malaysia Posts: 122	Congrats OP While I'm still waiting for mine after being in the list since end of Jan 2019

3 March 2020, 04:27 AM	#10
septantrionalis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 81	Congrats! In perspective, a month wait isn't bad. The Explorer II is definitely the next watch I want to get.

3 March 2020, 04:31 AM	#12
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,153	Congrats, you're very lucky! Last summer I asked the watchmaker who always deals with me at my Rolex AD about this very model. He gave me a very strange look and changed the subject...!!

3 March 2020, 04:32 AM	#13
Nothingfancy01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: New Jersey Watch: Sub Date Posts: 318	Congrats mate!! Enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2020, 04:40 AM	#14
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,308	Well done. The black dial with the phantom hands. It’s a very handsome watch. Love mine. Congrats.

3 March 2020, 04:43 AM	#15
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	Next on my list too. Glad you got yours without having to sit and think about it for a year.

3 March 2020, 04:51 AM	#16
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,179	Congratulations, the Explorer is a great watch. Nice not to have to wait long for it.

3 March 2020, 05:14 AM	#17
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Great choice! Congratulations!

3 March 2020, 05:25 AM	#18
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Love it. You deserve it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2020, 05:28 AM	#19
Simon_jrees "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Simon Location: Wales Watch: whichever I wear Posts: 830	enjoy!

3 March 2020, 05:29 AM	#20
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Its also not small .Congrats ! One of those that has to be seen in the metal.

3 March 2020, 06:00 AM	#22
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,563	Congrats! Have fun with this beauty!!

3 March 2020, 06:02 AM	#23
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Many congratz. My favourite.

3 March 2020, 06:08 AM	#24
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	Those are the calls I like. Congrats, its a good look

3 March 2020, 07:45 AM	#26
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,462	Congratulations. A fantastic watch. The black and the white are both striking in their own ways. Nothing else quite pops like a Polar, particularly when the fat blue lumes get going. And little else captures the cool of the floating hands of the black dial version. Lovely both. Built like tanks, modern in feel and function, charmingly retro in styling. The Explorer was supposed to be my only Rolex and my last, top quality watch, to get old with and pass on. As it turned out, it was only the start. In December 2017 I walked into my AD, got a discount, bought it and walked out an hour later. Today I wouldn't believe it - even though I was there! I love it as much as I ever did and it's still my first choice when I travel out of my home time zone.

3 March 2020, 07:56 AM	#29
SDR581 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MontCo County, PA Watch: BLNR 116610LN DJ41 Posts: 299	CONGRATS! Wear in good health. Glad you didn't have to wait too long.

3 March 2020, 07:57 AM	#30
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	congrats

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