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Ed Rooney · 30 April 2010, 05:38 AM

I need a GMT watch far more than I need a dive watch these days.

The ExpII is plenty waterproof for my needs.

I haven't used my 60-minute bezel in a year or more.

My eyes are going, so a cyclops would be helpful.

Realistically, I could sell my SD and buy a holes-case ExpII AND a nice Seamaster or PO.

Pre-owned ExpII's are so reasonable now that I could probably buy one and keep the SD, then, when I am worm food, each of my kids can have one.

mfer · 30 April 2010, 05:39 AM

Yeah, the sirens have been calling me on this one too.

I just went to the AD today and they didn't have any for me to test drive.

Cru Jones · 30 April 2010, 05:44 AM

Yessss! Do it. Make it happen. The only risk I see is that you will want to hold on to the Explorer II permanently, meaning no more flipping! LOL....

Autobot · 30 April 2010, 06:27 AM

I will probably be picking one up this June, but the more I see the EXP II pics that were supposed to be at this years Bazel, the more I almost want to wait to see if they bring back the orange hand.

Gerardus · 30 April 2010, 07:33 AM

EX2 is a stunner, no doubt!

DRAWTOOL · 30 April 2010, 07:55 AM

It's the bestest watch in the whole world...I mean it!

belk7 · 30 April 2010, 08:03 AM

I haven't regretted choosing my ExpII for a second. I like several watches, but there is something really special about this one.

glimmer · 30 April 2010, 08:19 AM

It's a great watch.

nauticajoe · 30 April 2010, 08:30 AM

I'm definitely liking the white face

sakuraba · 30 April 2010, 08:47 AM

Do it, Ed! The Explorer II is currently the best value Rolex. And it's definitely a keeper.

TheVTCGuy · 30 April 2010, 09:13 AM

Sirens have been calling on me as well... althought the song they're singing to me is the GMT -C, that Explorer II is a fantastic watch as well!

Renoir · 30 April 2010, 10:51 AM

I want one too, but a 1655.

Then again, we'll see if the 2011 model brings us the big orange hand.

TimeOnHand · 30 April 2010, 10:53 AM

You will love it!

This has quickly become my Go-To watch... I love wearing it all the time... It's just too comfortable on my wrist and looks great!

Ed Rooney · 30 April 2010, 11:04 AM

That's cool. I like the black dial.

ayres · 30 April 2010, 11:07 AM

well... you've answered all questions, and don't need any convincing. DO IT! the biggie is whether or want a rotating bezel. but if you don't, you don't.

Beef · 30 April 2010, 11:53 AM

Ed, Keep the SD and buy an EXP II, black. If your vision is....shall we say... diminishing, the black provides better contrast. I have both and can attest to that. The white dial is for "low light conditions" alledgedly, but the the lume and dial run together at dusk or in the car driving. The kids will appreciate it, for sure. Mine have already divided my collection, in their minds, anyway!

30 April 2010, 05:38 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I really think I need an Explorer II I need a GMT watch far more than I need a dive watch these days. The ExpII is plenty waterproof for my needs. I haven't used my 60-minute bezel in a year or more. My eyes are going, so a cyclops would be helpful. Realistically, I could sell my SD and buy a holes-case ExpII AND a nice Seamaster or PO. Pre-owned ExpII's are so reasonable now that I could probably buy one and keep the SD, then, when I am worm food, each of my kids can have one.

30 April 2010, 05:39 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Yeah, the sirens have been calling me on this one too. I just went to the AD today and they didn't have any for me to test drive. __________________ member#3242

30 April 2010, 06:27 AM	#4
Autobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: Charleston, SC Watch: LV, EXPII, BLNR Posts: 303	I will probably be picking one up this June, but the more I see the EXP II pics that were supposed to be at this years Bazel, the more I almost want to wait to see if they bring back the orange hand. __________________

30 April 2010, 07:33 AM	#5
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,108	EX2 is a stunner, no doubt! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

30 April 2010, 08:47 AM	#10
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Do it, Ed! The Explorer II is currently the best value Rolex. And it's definitely a keeper. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

30 April 2010, 05:44 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,163	Yessss! Do it. Make it happen. The only risk I see is that you will want to hold on to the Explorer II permanently, meaning no more flipping! LOL....

30 April 2010, 08:03 AM	#7
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	I haven't regretted choosing my ExpII for a second. I like several watches, but there is something really special about this one.

30 April 2010, 08:19 AM	#8
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	It's a great watch.

30 April 2010, 08:30 AM	#9
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'm definitely liking the white face

30 April 2010, 09:13 AM	#11
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Sirens have been calling on me as well... althought the song they're singing to me is the GMT -C, that Explorer II is a fantastic watch as well!

30 April 2010, 10:51 AM	#12
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	I want one too, but a 1655. Then again, we'll see if the 2011 model brings us the big orange hand.

30 April 2010, 10:53 AM	#13
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	You will love it! This has quickly become my Go-To watch... I love wearing it all the time... It's just too comfortable on my wrist and looks great! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

30 April 2010, 11:04 AM	#14
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	That's cool. I like the black dial.

30 April 2010, 11:07 AM	#15
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	well... you've answered all questions, and don't need any convincing. DO IT! the biggie is whether or want a rotating bezel. but if you don't, you don't.

30 April 2010, 11:53 AM	#16
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Ed, Keep the SD and buy an EXP II, black. If your vision is....shall we say... diminishing, the black provides better contrast. I have both and can attest to that. The white dial is for "low light conditions" alledgedly, but the the lume and dial run together at dusk or in the car driving. The kids will appreciate it, for sure. Mine have already divided my collection, in their minds, anyway! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

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