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crazymcmichael · 15 June 2020, 01:16 AM

Hello my dear watch friends..

I am with a dillema for quite some time:
Every time i want to add something cool, a moonwatch, a Panerai, an Explorer 1(i like that one a lot) Yes yes.. I like all of them quite a bit tbh

I own a 114060, a 216570 polar.. I have the sub since 2017 and the polar since june 2018, exactly 2 years now!! The love for my Sub was sort of over since i ''found out the explorer 2'' I still like it, but not the way i once used to like it when i had no sub yet, and it was not so fashionable yet..
But the explorer 2 has since ever grown on me... I like indeed the moonwatch, some pams and indeed also a explorer 1 but is it better than the 216570? No... NOT in my opinion :/ Problem is... I CAN NOT FIND A MORE ATTRACTIVE PIECE!!
What sort of causes me to believe that i am, indeed a 1 watch guy.. On the other hand.. I have no clue! The hobby is fun.. But expensive to

I can easily buy some cool stuff.. But on the other hand.. I simply can't find anything ''better'' to my personal taste than the explorer 2!!

NachoNeal · 15 June 2020, 01:25 AM

That's actually an awesome dilemma to have.

Oyster Al · 15 June 2020, 01:29 AM

The polar 42 is an amazing watch. Don’t get rid of it, it’s hitting its stride now in popularity and demand, so just enjoy that you have one.

Ali809 · 15 June 2020, 01:53 AM

The Explorer II is my favorite too, but a Sub is a Sub...

crazymcmichael · 15 June 2020, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NachoNeal

That's actually an awesome dilemma to have.

Hm... But i love the hobby to

so yes-no

JWD531 · 15 June 2020, 02:04 AM

I also have both of those. I actually got the Polar first, but had always planned on getting the 114060 eventually. However, my AD called a few days before my birthday with the sub and I couldn’t resist. I will definitely keep them both forever as they both make a great daily watch.

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ras47 · 15 June 2020, 02:14 AM

I'm a 5-digit GMT guy myself, but there are some other Rolex models I do love.

Sea Dweller 116600 (SD4k Ceramic)
Explorer II 216570 (Black Dial)
Sub Date 116610 (Ceramic)

I go back and forth on the white dial vs black dial, but the 42mm Explorer II is definitely on my list. :)

MrMercedes · 15 June 2020, 02:17 AM

I know this problem very well. Buy a 126710 BLRO Pepsi; this is the watch you´ll never give away! Trust me! It is a cool and stunning pice and since i have one, she gets most of wristtime....

crazymcmichael · 15 June 2020, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMercedes

I know this problem very well. Buy a 126710 BLRO Pepsi; this is the watch you´ll never give away! Trust me! It is a cool and stunning pice and since i have one, she gets most of wristtime....

I would love the older pepsi's and prefer it OVER my sub for SURE, but i do not like the extreme high demand on those watches.. I simply will not pay over..

But in my honest opinion, i would still prefer the exp.2 now.. I like the black dial too!!

crazymcmichael · 15 June 2020, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ras47

I'm a 5-digit GMT guy myself, but there are some other Rolex models I do love.

Sea Dweller 116600 (SD4k Ceramic)
Explorer II 216570 (Black Dial)
Sub Date 116610 (Ceramic)

I go back and forth on the white dial vs black dial, but the 42mm Explorer II is definitely on my list. :)

Yes agree, they are both very very cool.. I am also constantly thinking wich watch i would love more, black or white..

173rdabn · 15 June 2020, 04:18 AM

I own a black dial 216570 from 2017. Does everything I need especially when I travel. Really don't need a Sub as I don't dive anymore.

MrMercedes · 15 June 2020, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

I would love the older pepsi's and prefer it OVER my sub for SURE, but i do not like the extreme high demand on those watches.. I simply will not pay over..

But in my honest opinion, i would still prefer the exp.2 now.. I like the black dial too!!

Trust me...If you get a 6-digit BLRO, you´ll forget the Ex2!!! (I never wanted the new BLRO because of the colours; but this changed with the MKIII)

DCheeta · 15 June 2020, 04:45 AM

It’s a great position to be in, to prefer the watch you already have to all others. Enjoy the love affair, and if something better ever comes along you can buy it and it’ll make a great companion to the Explorer II.

crazymcmichael · 15 June 2020, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

It’s a great position to be in, to prefer the watch you already have to all others. Enjoy the love affair, and if something better ever comes along you can buy it and it’ll make a great companion to the Explorer II.

Offcourse, some days you can think a bit differently.. But the point is that the explorer 2 Always comes back, or stay at the same level of coolness while another watch i mostly soon dissapearing from my mind again .. I start to believe that i am a 1 watch guy

encarter13 · 16 June 2020, 03:40 AM

Exp 2 is a wonderful piece. Mine is my daily watch.

TswaneNguni · 16 June 2020, 03:57 AM

Easy ...buy the Black 42mm .I have both .. Recommended !

crazymcmichael · 16 June 2020, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Easy ...buy the Black 42mm .I have both .. Recommended !

How would it be to own the black and white as only watches

Now i must confess, it are 2 very different watches with the colours, i love the 42mm i must admit.. More than the 40...

crazymcmichael · 16 June 2020, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by encarter13

Exp 2 is a wonderful piece. Mine is my daily watch.

Can't be more tastefull in my opinion(no joke)

padi56 · 16 June 2020, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

Hello my dear watch friends..

I am with a dillema for quite some time:
Every time i want to add something cool, a moonwatch, a Panerai, an Explorer 1(i like that one a lot) Yes yes.. I like all of them quite a bit tbh

I own a 114060, a 216570 polar.. I have the sub since 2017 and the polar since june 2018, exactly 2 years now!! The love for my Sub was sort of over since i ''found out the explorer 2'' I still like it, but not the way i once used to like it when i had no sub yet, and it was not so fashionable yet..
But the explorer 2 has since ever grown on me... I like indeed the moonwatch, some pams and indeed also a explorer 1 but is it better than the 216570? No... NOT in my opinion :/ Problem is... I CAN NOT FIND A MORE ATTRACTIVE PIECE!!
What sort of causes me to believe that i am, indeed a 1 watch guy.. On the other hand.. I have no clue! The hobby is fun.. But expensive to

I can easily buy some cool stuff.. But on the other hand.. I simply can't find anything ''better'' to my personal taste than the explorer 2!!

Hardly a dilemma I would just use your own common sense, I know its hard to do, as today some mainly rely on internet forums instead of there brain power.

AF_Rob · 16 June 2020, 11:06 PM

I have both in the previous 5 digit models. In my opinion, there is no better pairing.

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crazymcmichael · 16 June 2020, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I have both in the previous 5 digit models. In my opinion, there is no better pairing.

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True, but as only ''2'' feels bit weird

Like owning 2 the same cars but in another colour

watchwatcher · 17 June 2020, 12:03 AM

Forget all the "cool" stuff, just add the black dialed EXP2 and be done with it.

beshannon · 17 June 2020, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Hardly a dilemma I would just use your own common sense, I know its hard to do, as today some mainly rely on internet forums instead of there brain power.

Agreed, I do not even understand the "dilemma" and have read the post three times

daniganch · 17 June 2020, 01:00 AM

YachtMaster is one of my favorite pieces. Especially with the Rhodium Dial

crazymcmichael · 17 June 2020, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Agreed, I do not even understand the "dilemma" and have read the post three times

Cool thank you))

77T · 17 June 2020, 01:47 AM

I sense the dilemma is you have much money you wish to spend on a watch but have no watch you want to buy because the Expl. II is so cool that you can’t see wearing anything else and want to spend the money so there is nothing better to buy but then there’s what are you wearing threads and you only have one watch to show and then get bored so want to post a different watch but it is not possible until you buy it and then there is no watch better for you than what you have...

Is that it?

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jameholz01 · 17 June 2020, 02:12 AM

, Spot on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I sense the dilemma is you have much money you wish to spend on a watch but have no watch you want to buy because the Expl. II is so cool that you can’t see wearing anything else and want to spend the money so there is nothing better to buy but then there’s what are you wearing threads and you only have one watch to show and then get bored so want to post a different watch but it is not possible until you buy it and then there is no watch better for you than what you have...

Is that it?

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crazymcmichael · 17 June 2020, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I sense the dilemma is you have much money you wish to spend on a watch but have no watch you want to buy because the Expl. II is so cool that you can’t see wearing anything else and want to spend the money so there is nothing better to buy but then there’s what are you wearing threads and you only have one watch to show and then get bored so want to post a different watch but it is not possible until you buy it and then there is no watch better for you than what you have...

Is that it?

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Yes.. Exactly the point.. We can name it like this: I don't really need the extra money but i do not really need the extra watch either

What is the watch hobby without at least 3 cool wristwatches?

But still, the explorer 2 is the coolest watch

AF_Rob · 17 June 2020, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

I don't really need the extra money

There may be a time when you do need it. If there’s no clear option and you are content, stay put. Years down the road, they may release something amazing that you want. Or, your taste may change and draw you to another piece.

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crazymcmichael · 18 June 2020, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

There may be a time when you do need it. If there’s no clear option and you are content, stay put. Years down the road, they may release something amazing that you want. Or, your taste may change and draw you to another piece.

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Yes for sure.. Offcourse, i can than still sell the sub later on but yes.. Another watch to take care off to ofcourse

Don't get me wrong.. I love the sub but since the moment i discovered the explorer 2 i Always found it appealing in a strange way.. Black or white indeed

15 June 2020, 01:16 AM	#1
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	What would you do in this situation? EXPLORER 2 ALERT Hello my dear watch friends.. I am with a dillema for quite some time: Every time i want to add something cool, a moonwatch, a Panerai, an Explorer 1(i like that one a lot) Yes yes.. I like all of them quite a bit tbh I own a 114060, a 216570 polar.. I have the sub since 2017 and the polar since june 2018, exactly 2 years now!! The love for my Sub was sort of over since i ''found out the explorer 2'' I still like it, but not the way i once used to like it when i had no sub yet, and it was not so fashionable yet.. But the explorer 2 has since ever grown on me... I like indeed the moonwatch, some pams and indeed also a explorer 1 but is it better than the 216570? No... NOT in my opinion :/ Problem is... I CAN NOT FIND A MORE ATTRACTIVE PIECE!! What sort of causes me to believe that i am, indeed a 1 watch guy.. On the other hand.. I have no clue! The hobby is fun.. But expensive to I can easily buy some cool stuff.. But on the other hand.. I simply can't find anything ''better'' to my personal taste than the explorer 2!!

15 June 2020, 01:25 AM	#2
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,854	That's actually an awesome dilemma to have. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

15 June 2020, 02:14 AM	#7
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I'm a 5-digit GMT guy myself, but there are some other Rolex models I do love. Sea Dweller 116600 (SD4k Ceramic) Explorer II 216570 (Black Dial) Sub Date 116610 (Ceramic) I go back and forth on the white dial vs black dial, but the 42mm Explorer II is definitely on my list. :) __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

16 June 2020, 03:40 AM	#15
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Exp 2 is a wonderful piece. Mine is my daily watch. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

17 June 2020, 01:47 AM	#26
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,767	What would you do in this situation? EXPLORER 2 ALERT I sense the dilemma is you have much money you wish to spend on a watch but have no watch you want to buy because the Expl. II is so cool that you can’t see wearing anything else and want to spend the money so there is nothing better to buy but then there’s what are you wearing threads and you only have one watch to show and then get bored so want to post a different watch but it is not possible until you buy it and then there is no watch better for you than what you have... Is that it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 June 2020, 01:29 AM	#3
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,544	The polar 42 is an amazing watch. Don’t get rid of it, it’s hitting its stride now in popularity and demand, so just enjoy that you have one.

15 June 2020, 01:53 AM	#4
Ali809 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 13	The Explorer II is my favorite too, but a Sub is a Sub...

15 June 2020, 02:04 AM	#6
JWD531 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Tulsa, OK Watch: 126710 BLNR Posts: 621	I also have both of those. I actually got the Polar first, but had always planned on getting the 114060 eventually. However, my AD called a few days before my birthday with the sub and I couldn’t resist. I will definitely keep them both forever as they both make a great daily watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 June 2020, 02:17 AM	#8
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,576	I know this problem very well. Buy a 126710 BLRO Pepsi; this is the watch you´ll never give away! Trust me! It is a cool and stunning pice and since i have one, she gets most of wristtime....

15 June 2020, 04:18 AM	#11
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,396	I own a black dial 216570 from 2017. Does everything I need especially when I travel. Really don't need a Sub as I don't dive anymore.

15 June 2020, 04:45 AM	#13
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	It’s a great position to be in, to prefer the watch you already have to all others. Enjoy the love affair, and if something better ever comes along you can buy it and it’ll make a great companion to the Explorer II.

16 June 2020, 03:57 AM	#16
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Easy ...buy the Black 42mm .I have both .. Recommended !

16 June 2020, 11:06 PM	#20
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,645	I have both in the previous 5 digit models. In my opinion, there is no better pairing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 June 2020, 12:03 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,920	Forget all the "cool" stuff, just add the black dialed EXP2 and be done with it.

17 June 2020, 01:00 AM	#24
daniganch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NY Posts: 24	YachtMaster is one of my favorite pieces. Especially with the Rhodium Dial

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