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koronet-kid · 22 October 2011, 06:13 PM

Went my AD yesterday to look at the new Explorer II

Looked at both black and white dial variant's............

I have always been of the opinion that a professional Rolex sports watch should have a black dial I know this is a matter of taste.

I have looked at all the images of the watch on line and slowly began to think the white version is in fact much nicer than the black.

Now that I have placed both on my wrist I have to say that I still believe black is best!!

The white dial on the watch I tried on had a pale slightly cream tone to it, I felt that the orange text on the dial appeared a little washed out.

I was also quite suprised that the watch did not appear that large on my wrist and was very comfortable to wear.

Today I am off to collect my black dial Exp II But............

The AD has a Ceramic Green Sub LV in the window which is also smiling at me a great deal!

What would you guys buy?

Will the Explorer go the way of the older 40mm version and become the underdog in the range?

I am a bit undicided this will be my one and only Rolex to keep

Regards

Sean

SWIMPRUF · 22 October 2011, 06:44 PM

I'd opt for the Green LV-C.

otts · 22 October 2011, 07:36 PM

same dilemma, black exp2 or hulkster..more input pls!! :)

bayerische · 22 October 2011, 07:39 PM

I know I would have gotten a LV-C if my AD would have had one when I bought my Nexpy2.

MikeJaye · 22 October 2011, 08:02 PM

I've had the LVc for over a year now and picked up a black Exp II 42mm earlier in the week and if I could only have one I'd choose the LVc. Both are amazing watches but the glidelock clasp, more interesting green dial and glossy looking ceramic bezel just push me towards the sub.

Good luck in your choice.

esm · 22 October 2011, 08:11 PM

Tough one.

One of the 216570 and a 116610LV would be a great pick up IMO.

dalip · 22 October 2011, 08:20 PM

As an only Rolex I'd go for the black exp II 42.

Much more versatile IMO....the LVC is a stunning watch but not as the one and only.

1William · 22 October 2011, 08:39 PM

I would go for the Ceramic Green Sub LV.

bigrustypig · 22 October 2011, 08:54 PM

if you were to choose just one Rolex, might as well get the Green Sub LV.

dddrees · 22 October 2011, 08:57 PM

Why worry what others think?

You'll get opinions from both sides, besides you'll be wearing it.

Get the one that you fancy the most, whether that be the EXPII or the SubC LV.

FremStar · 22 October 2011, 10:22 PM

Don't hesitate! Grab the EXP2!

travisb · 22 October 2011, 11:52 PM

I also used to think that a daily Rolex should have a black dial but once I saw and handled the LVC, it changed my whole perception.
I wear mine more than any other watch and have had a look at the new Exp2 but would never consider swapping my Sub for one.
Good luck. Both are terrific watches.

impalass · 23 October 2011, 12:07 AM

If it's to be your one and only, go Green.

sweeper · 23 October 2011, 12:11 AM

Hulk, for sure!

rajurama · 23 October 2011, 12:13 AM

The asking price for explorer does not justify! might as well get the gmt master if you need 24hr hand... The LVC is a great looking watch!

cedargrove · 23 October 2011, 12:15 AM

Exp42 for me.

Singslinger · 23 October 2011, 12:22 AM

I would go green. I agree with your observation about the black Exp 2 looking better than the white, but I think the green LV looks even nicer.

blama215 · 23 October 2011, 12:29 AM

Go Green

phampau · 23 October 2011, 12:49 AM

Have the Green Sub-c now, waiting for the AD to call so I can try on the EXP II, go for both! good luck with your decision..

CH69 · 23 October 2011, 01:10 AM

Le Noir...

Rollie2011 · 23 October 2011, 01:19 AM

In that situation, I would go with that Black Exp II. The LV is not a daily wearer in my opinion

Chipmunk · 23 October 2011, 02:38 AM

If you like a green watch then Sub LV. I'll go with the ExpII if it were me.

masterserg · 23 October 2011, 02:42 AM

Vote for LV C.

HL65 · 23 October 2011, 02:46 AM

I would go green!!

Submarino · 23 October 2011, 03:00 AM

I would go New Explorer II White.

GEO_79 · 23 October 2011, 06:18 AM

i would go for the new exp ii black.

ArcticMoose · 23 October 2011, 06:33 AM

Of those? None. I'd get the 40mm white Explorer II and the non-ceramic LV. :-)

TSW · 23 October 2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

As an only Rolex I'd go for the black exp II 42.

Much more versatile IMO....the LVC is a stunning watch but not as the one and only.

Agree

sleddog · 23 October 2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

As an only Rolex I'd go for the black exp II 42.

Much more versatile IMO....the LVC is a stunning watch but not as the one and only.

Agreed......

Both are great watches, but worlds apart in looks!
Go for the one you think will be more pleasing to wear....

MY-WATCH · 23 October 2011, 12:00 PM

Black Exp II

22 October 2011, 06:13 PM	#1
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 675	EXP 2 Black, white or Green? Went my AD yesterday to look at the new Explorer II Looked at both black and white dial variant's............ I have always been of the opinion that a professional Rolex sports watch should have a black dial I know this is a matter of taste. I have looked at all the images of the watch on line and slowly began to think the white version is in fact much nicer than the black. Now that I have placed both on my wrist I have to say that I still believe black is best!! The white dial on the watch I tried on had a pale slightly cream tone to it, I felt that the orange text on the dial appeared a little washed out. I was also quite suprised that the watch did not appear that large on my wrist and was very comfortable to wear. Today I am off to collect my black dial Exp II But............ The AD has a Ceramic Green Sub LV in the window which is also smiling at me a great deal! What would you guys buy? Will the Explorer go the way of the older 40mm version and become the underdog in the range? I am a bit undicided this will be my one and only Rolex to keep Regards Sean

22 October 2011, 06:44 PM	#2
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	I'd opt for the Green LV-C. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

22 October 2011, 07:39 PM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I know I would have gotten a LV-C if my AD would have had one when I bought my Nexpy2. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

22 October 2011, 08:20 PM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	As an only Rolex I'd go for the black exp II 42. Much more versatile IMO....the LVC is a stunning watch but not as the one and only. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

22 October 2011, 08:57 PM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Why worry what others think? You'll get opinions from both sides, besides you'll be wearing it. Get the one that you fancy the most, whether that be the EXPII or the SubC LV. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 October 2011, 07:36 PM	#3
otts "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1	same dilemma, black exp2 or hulkster..more input pls!! :)

22 October 2011, 08:02 PM	#5
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	I've had the LVc for over a year now and picked up a black Exp II 42mm earlier in the week and if I could only have one I'd choose the LVc. Both are amazing watches but the glidelock clasp, more interesting green dial and glossy looking ceramic bezel just push me towards the sub. Good luck in your choice.

22 October 2011, 08:11 PM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Tough one. One of the 216570 and a 116610LV would be a great pick up IMO.

22 October 2011, 08:39 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,674	I would go for the Ceramic Green Sub LV.

22 October 2011, 08:54 PM	#9
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	if you were to choose just one Rolex, might as well get the Green Sub LV.

22 October 2011, 10:22 PM	#11
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Don't hesitate! Grab the EXP2!

22 October 2011, 11:52 PM	#12
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,054	I am biased but Green Sub for sure!! I also used to think that a daily Rolex should have a black dial but once I saw and handled the LVC, it changed my whole perception. I wear mine more than any other watch and have had a look at the new Exp2 but would never consider swapping my Sub for one. Good luck. Both are terrific watches.

23 October 2011, 12:07 AM	#13
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	If it's to be your one and only, go Green.

23 October 2011, 12:11 AM	#14
sweeper Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: South Florida Watch: 5512 LVc BLNR Posts: 188	Hulk, for sure!

23 October 2011, 12:13 AM	#15
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,063	The asking price for explorer does not justify! might as well get the gmt master if you need 24hr hand... The LVC is a great looking watch! __________________ रोलेक्स

23 October 2011, 12:15 AM	#16
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Exp42 for me.

23 October 2011, 12:22 AM	#17
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I would go green. I agree with your observation about the black Exp 2 looking better than the white, but I think the green LV looks even nicer.

23 October 2011, 12:29 AM	#18
blama215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Watch: SUB C 116610LN Posts: 353	Go Green __________________ ROLEX 116610LN SMP 2254.50.00 ROLEX DateJust 16234 Aqua Terra 231.10.42.21.02.001 Aqua Terra 25773000 (wifes) Breitling A1736006

23 October 2011, 12:49 AM	#19
phampau "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: Sub-C Posts: 460	Have the Green Sub-c now, waiting for the AD to call so I can try on the EXP II, go for both! good luck with your decision.. __________________

23 October 2011, 01:10 AM	#20
CH69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 69	ExpII Le Noir...

23 October 2011, 01:19 AM	#21
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	In that situation, I would go with that Black Exp II. The LV is not a daily wearer in my opinion

23 October 2011, 02:38 AM	#22
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	If you like a green watch then Sub LV. I'll go with the ExpII if it were me. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

23 October 2011, 02:42 AM	#23
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,436	Vote for LV C. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

23 October 2011, 02:46 AM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,817	I would go green!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 October 2011, 03:00 AM	#25
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I would go New Explorer II White. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

23 October 2011, 06:18 AM	#26
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	i would go for the new exp ii black.

23 October 2011, 06:33 AM	#27
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Of those? None. I'd get the 40mm white Explorer II and the non-ceramic LV. :-)

23 October 2011, 12:00 PM	#30
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,771	Black Exp II

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