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edge591 · 30 September 2009, 07:11 AM

Love the Exp II white dial but the watch could use a few changes (bigger with a thicker/bigger strap).
Would you buy one now or wait until some changes are made if any in the near future? This topic has been flogged to death but I want to pull the trigger but would hate to see a revised version in 2011 or so.

vitix · 30 September 2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by edge591

Love the Exp II white dial but the watch could use a few changes (bigger with a thicker/bigger strap).
Would you buy one now or wait until some changes are made if any in the near future? This topic has been flogged to death but I want to pull the trigger but would hate to see a revised version in 2011 or so.

well i'm no pro... you better wait for more answers but what i can see is that the Explorer II white dial has no significant changes during the years... maybe Rolex just want to keep it that way...

sushisummo · 30 September 2009, 07:15 AM

Buy now and if it changes then you can always flip it........:)

Tools · 30 September 2009, 07:24 AM

If you love the way the Explorer II looks......

............... Why would you wait until it changed into something else..........

dalip · 30 September 2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

If you love the way the Explorer II looks......

............... Why would you wait until it changed into something else..........

+1 get the watch you want now. Live in the moment.

Colnago · 30 September 2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

If you love the way the Explorer II looks......

............... Why would you wait until it changed into something else..........

Totally agree....ok, so lets say you decide to wait 'till 2011.....the new revised version is released and you decide - nope, you don't like it.....so in the mean time the original version has seen some price hikes.....and you've gone almost 2 years without the watch you claim to love now.....where's the sense in that?

Tiggilawson · 30 September 2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Totally agree....ok, so lets say you decide to wait 'till 2011.....the new revised version is released and you decide - nope, you don't like it.....so in the mean time the original version has seen some price hikes.....and you've gone almost 2 years without the watch you claim to love now.....where's the sense in that?

Could not agree more! I went through a similar thought process before buying my ExpyII last week. Just go for it and get it bought...

sakuraba · 30 September 2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sushisummo

Buy now and if it changes then you can always flip it........:)

+1 Have to agree with JT.

The GMT Master · 30 September 2009, 07:31 AM

Buy the watch you want. If you want a current Exp II then get it: you can't speculate about something that hasn't been released yet. You might not even like the new one when (or, indeed, if) it's released. I suppose you can go about it in one of two ways: firstly, you could wait an indefinite amount of time for a new Exp II to be released, or, secondly, you could buy the watch you love now, and make a decision about the new version when the time comes. The Exp II is a really unique looking watch as it is, and it would be a shame to pass up the opportunity of owning it.

All the best

Chris

Art 1 · 30 September 2009, 08:26 AM

Buy it now, you may not like the new version if and when there ever is a new version.

culto · 30 September 2009, 08:30 AM

Buy now while AD's are still discounting

RW16610 · 30 September 2009, 09:03 AM

Buy now! Life is short, and you clearly like the watch as it is. Once the new one comes up you can save back up for it and buy that also or if not sell and buy that new one. Go for it

mustangbrad · 30 September 2009, 12:50 PM

I can tell you're worried about it. So just wait. Or look for a high quality used current one at a good price.

nektar · 30 September 2009, 02:03 PM

buy now!!!!!!!!!!!

deserted · 30 September 2009, 02:23 PM

It's hitting rare status , buy now........

Z-Sub · 30 September 2009, 03:58 PM

If you don't like it the way it is, then wait. I'm sure you'll be able to find a new old model or a good used one in the future.

Singslinger · 30 September 2009, 06:55 PM

Since you seem to have reservations, then maybe hedge yourself by buying used. That way, if Rolex do make any changes to the watch in the future and if you find yourself wanting the updated version, you can flip the one you bought for minimal loss.

mike · 1 October 2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

Since you seem to have reservations, then maybe hedge yourself by buying used. That way, if Rolex do make any changes to the watch in the future and if you find yourself wanting the updated version, you can flip the one you bought for minimal loss.

Makes a lot of sense.

There are some attractive prices on NIB and LNIB examples out there. It would be the last of the classic case style and you have the oppertunity to "test drive" the current version.

It would be a while before any new version makes it to the street anyway and gives you the chance to clear your feelings on which way to go.

Colnago · 30 September 2009, 10:00 PM

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listen to him, he know's what he's talking about

Gerardus · 1 October 2009, 02:50 AM

Buy it now!

30 September 2009, 07:11 AM	#1
edge591 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 143	Explorer II...Buy Now or Wait? Love the Exp II white dial but the watch could use a few changes (bigger with a thicker/bigger strap). Would you buy one now or wait until some changes are made if any in the near future? This topic has been flogged to death but I want to pull the trigger but would hate to see a revised version in 2011 or so.

30 September 2009, 07:15 AM	#3
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30 September 2009, 07:24 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	If you love the way the Explorer II looks...... ............... Why would you wait until it changed into something else.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 September 2009, 03:58 PM	#16
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30 September 2009, 10:00 PM	#19
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30 September 2009, 07:31 AM	#9
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Buy the watch you want. If you want a current Exp II then get it: you can't speculate about something that hasn't been released yet. You might not even like the new one when (or, indeed, if) it's released. I suppose you can go about it in one of two ways: firstly, you could wait an indefinite amount of time for a new Exp II to be released, or, secondly, you could buy the watch you love now, and make a decision about the new version when the time comes. The Exp II is a really unique looking watch as it is, and it would be a shame to pass up the opportunity of owning it. All the best Chris

30 September 2009, 08:26 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Buy it now, you may not like the new version if and when there ever is a new version.

30 September 2009, 08:30 AM	#11
culto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: new york Posts: 260	Buy now while AD's are still discounting

30 September 2009, 09:03 AM	#12
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,180	Buy now! Life is short, and you clearly like the watch as it is. Once the new one comes up you can save back up for it and buy that also or if not sell and buy that new one. Go for it

30 September 2009, 12:50 PM	#13
mustangbrad Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: brad Location: il Watch: 16613 Posts: 286	I can tell you're worried about it. So just wait. Or look for a high quality used current one at a good price.

30 September 2009, 02:03 PM	#14
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	buy now!!!!!!!!!!!

30 September 2009, 02:23 PM	#15
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	It's hitting rare status , buy now........

30 September 2009, 06:55 PM	#17
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Since you seem to have reservations, then maybe hedge yourself by buying used. That way, if Rolex do make any changes to the watch in the future and if you find yourself wanting the updated version, you can flip the one you bought for minimal loss.

1 October 2009, 02:50 AM	#20
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Buy it now! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

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