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#91 |
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Location: florida
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i own both but im glad i didnt TRADE UP and kept 40mm which was a gift
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#92 |
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Graham
Location: Sandy, England
Watch: 16550 Exp II Ivory
Posts: 35
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I have a 16550 ivory face rail with WG hands and hour markers, Swiss-T<25. It's a 9****** serial number. I used to phone round for current prices from AD's as it's on the house contents insurance. It wasn't until, by chance, I was Googling and saw this and other forums going on about this model. I've still got all the boxes, booklets, certificates, etc. etc. so checked these and discovered exactly what is was I had. So upped the insurance cover significantly! It's been worn every day since I bought it, with no problems. Definitely an under the radar watch. Go to the gym three times a week and it goes in the pool, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. Jacuzzi is really good it acts a bit like an ultrasonic cleaner! I also have a Rodania Chronometer my parents bought for my 21st and a Seiko 5 Actus day/date I picked up in the Middle East in 1976. But the Exp II is the only one I wear now. A brilliant piece of craftsmanship as far as I'm concerned.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Mexico
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This is mine
Hi guys, what do you think about this 16570.
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#94 |
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Arizona
Watch: 116713LN
Posts: 402
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i've had it 40+ years.
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#95 |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: uk
Watch: DSSD & ExpII
Posts: 259
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#96 |
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 22
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My EXII
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Location: Arizona
Watch: 116713LN
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it replaced a stainless gmt master, with the red/blue bezel, that i brought back from vietnam in aug 1971. the gmt needed to be replaced after being taken in a robbery while i was driving a cab in denver. the explorer2 would travel to iran for 2 years, with travel to germany, england, italy & greece. it would come out of service in nov '83, when it was replaced by the gmt rootbeer. the rootbeer's been worn daily & no plans to change that. ![]() |
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#98 |
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Location: Singapore
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#99 |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: FNQ AUS
Watch: that squirrel
Posts: 45
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I HAVE to have one of these, with the black face.
have looked at many others, the Pelagos as well, the GMT but it comes down to the EXP2. One day Hay Ewe |
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#100 |
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Mexico
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[QUOTE=yong5;5053607]Hey Victor, Mine is the same range too!
X783XXX Is that weird yong05? They are far away ..... Cheers nice watch by the way. |
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#101 |
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Location: Singapore
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#102 |
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 103
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I love this watch. It flies under the radar and is bit more personal than the subs and gmts. True wis choice. Heres mine.
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#103 |
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Location: Mexico
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#104 |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Kenny
Location: northern ireland
Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs
Posts: 5,132
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Must say, the 16570 on black NATO or Zulu looks very nice!
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#105 |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: UK
Watch: Explorer II
Posts: 70
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My Explorer II. 1994: Sxxxxxx. Recently back from Rolex after a service and new dial/hands.
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#106 |
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: PR - FL
Watch: SD43/DJ41
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#107 |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: north vancouver
Watch: 1680 / speedy pro
Posts: 474
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I have decided to collect watches with plastic crystals only. I really like the Expo II and a white dial would be great since everything I own has a black dial now. I can not however justify having a watch with two hour hands which only move together. If I was cave exploring ok maybe - but that's not my thing. Travelling to other time zones is my thing however and having an independently adjustable 24 hour hand sounds like the bomb.
After reading through this thread it sounds as though the adjustable 24 hour hand started with the 16570. If so, then that begs the question did the 16570 ever come with a plastic crystal? Thanks guys - nice stuff.
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#108 |
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Location: Earth
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#109 |
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Colin
Location: London
Watch: 14060
Posts: 25
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Really interesting strap. RAF style nylon with deployant clasp. Where did it come from?
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#110 |
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Josh
Location: Camden SC
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 214
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After debating a sub or the Exp II, & finally tried them on side by side. I decided on the Exp II polar. I'm pricing with 3 AD & should be pulling the trigger within the next week.
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#111 |
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Location: UK
Watch: Explorer II
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#112 |
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Real Name: Shawn
Location: Boston, MA
Watch: GMT IIc, LVc
Posts: 737
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I am would definitely be in the market for a nato strap when I am able to grab an explorer II. Thanks for sharing the pics.
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#113 |
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Geneva, CH
Posts: 121
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My grail watch with the zulu strap...
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#114 |
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Brad
Location: Seattle
Posts: 6
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First Post!
Thank you all for this thread!! I was in the local Rolex shop and fell in love with the EXP 2, and like the new/larger 42mm size (I have Fred Flinstone arms). I thought my mind was made up, however I'm leaning now back toward the 40mm white face. This will be worn almost daily since I collaborate frequently with folks in the field and the second timezone feature will actually get used.
Any strong opinions on what to be careful of / avoid? Can't bring myself to do ebay, but the forum here seems impressive. Thanks again for the great info, both past and future ... |
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#115 |
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Location: UK
Watch: Explorer II
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#116 |
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Grant
Location: NZ
Watch: Moon
Posts: 1,699
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Great watch, great strap combo too. Enjoy. -GW |
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#118 |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Shaun
Location: Devonshire
Watch: SubND/D/LV
Posts: 648
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16570 Black and white
The Explorer's Rolex
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#119 |
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Location: UK
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