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15 June 2020, 01:16 AM | #1 |
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What would you do in this situation? EXPLORER 2 ALERT
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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 |
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That's actually an awesome dilemma to have.
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15 June 2020, 01:29 AM | #3 |
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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.
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15 June 2020, 01:53 AM | #4 |
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The Explorer II is my favorite too, but a Sub is a Sub...
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15 June 2020, 02:00 AM | #5 |
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15 June 2020, 02:04 AM | #6 |
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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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15 June 2020, 02:14 AM | #7 |
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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. :)
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15 June 2020, 02:17 AM | #8 |
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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....
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15 June 2020, 02:23 AM | #9 |
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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!!
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15 June 2020, 04:18 AM | #11 |
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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.
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15 June 2020, 04:34 AM | #12 |
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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)
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15 June 2020, 04:45 AM | #13 |
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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.
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15 June 2020, 09:54 PM | #14 |
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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
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16 June 2020, 03:40 AM | #15 |
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Exp 2 is a wonderful piece. Mine is my daily watch.
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16 June 2020, 03:57 AM | #16 |
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Easy ...buy the Black 42mm .I have both .. Recommended !
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16 June 2020, 07:34 PM | #17 |
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16 June 2020, 11:06 PM | #20 |
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I have both in the previous 5 digit models. In my opinion, there is no better pairing.
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16 June 2020, 11:42 PM | #21 |
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17 June 2020, 12:03 AM | #22 |
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Forget all the "cool" stuff, just add the black dialed EXP2 and be done with it.
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17 June 2020, 12:12 AM | #23 |
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Agreed, I do not even understand the "dilemma" and have read the post three times
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17 June 2020, 01:00 AM | #24 |
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YachtMaster is one of my favorite pieces. Especially with the Rhodium Dial
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17 June 2020, 01:47 AM | #26 |
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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...
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, Spot on.
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17 June 2020, 03:46 AM | #28 | |
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What is the watch hobby without at least 3 cool wristwatches? But still, the explorer 2 is the coolest watch |
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17 June 2020, 07:06 AM | #29 |
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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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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 |
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