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Old 10 March 2015, 04:15 AM   #1
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Icon14 HANDS-ON REVIEW: Rolex Explorer II (Polar)

Please check out my hands-on review on the Rolex Explorer II (Polar) at Life of a WIS.

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Old 12 March 2015, 09:03 AM   #2
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I have recently purchased the explorer 11 polar - its a brilliant watch!!! Thanks for the review.
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Old 13 March 2015, 10:10 AM   #3
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Great review and photos
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Old 13 March 2015, 12:01 PM   #4
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Old 14 March 2015, 07:10 AM   #5
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Old 16 March 2015, 11:12 AM   #6
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Very nice!
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Old 27 March 2015, 12:15 PM   #7
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Was just singing praises to this watch although I don't own one. Excellent review and good looking site.

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Old 17 April 2015, 12:28 PM   #8
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Nice review

Hi,
Just joining the forum and certainly my first post. I just wanna say thanks for the excellent and comprehensive review.
I am trying to save some bucks and planning to get my first Rolex.
Now I am even more convinced that this is the only Rolex that I need.

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Old 17 April 2015, 01:08 PM   #9
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Cool Review, Thanks for sharing the link with us. The white dial Exp II was my first ever Rolex and I love it now as much as ever. It is my favourite watch. I also read your review of the BLNR and think both are quite accurate to how I feel about them also. Cheers.
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Old 25 April 2015, 05:17 AM   #10
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I can't wait to pick this watch up. I just love it!
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Old 25 April 2015, 05:24 AM   #11
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I'm gonna get the 40mm but the 42mm looks really nice as well!
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Old 25 April 2015, 05:36 AM   #12
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Thanks for sharing your review. Great watch and great photos
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Old 24 May 2015, 09:45 PM   #13
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Old 25 May 2015, 01:47 AM   #14
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I miss mine a lot. It is one of those watches I regret selling.
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Old 25 May 2015, 02:36 AM   #15
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Great job on the review. I'll keep you site bookmarked, looking forward to more reviews.

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Old 29 May 2015, 10:40 PM   #16
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Interesting thoughts. I have just bought a new/ old stock 40mm Explorer II with red GMT Hand and white face. The new 42mm version was far too big and bulky for my taste. It was also a bit in your face with the orange GMT hand but I guess each to his own. I heard on the grapevine that watches are going to get smaller over the next couple of years which is good to hear. I guess all these big showy watches will end up as mantle clocks where they belong.
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Old 30 May 2015, 08:05 PM   #17
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I guess all these big showy watches will end up as mantle clocks where they belong.
You can't be seriously referring to the Explorer 42mm as big and showy...

As for the OP, great review! I was particular amused by the Lego pictures.
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Old 31 May 2015, 07:34 AM   #18
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You can't be seriously referring to the Explorer 42mm as big and showy...

As for the OP, great review! I was particular amused by the Lego pictures.
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words!
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Old 31 May 2015, 11:43 PM   #19
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Cool pics!
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Please check out my hands-on review on the Rolex Explorer II (Polar) at Life of a WIS.

An honest review with many unique photos!

Direct link to review.



Indeed, the watch looks very nice. My compliments. Karel Koes Hiranjgarbh Missier Paragh
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Old 6 July 2015, 02:16 PM   #21
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Great review and now i am thinking to getting it...:(
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Old 7 July 2015, 02:36 PM   #22
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