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Shlomo · 28 January 2009, 12:20 PM

Lady and Gentlemen,

What watch show time more visible Explorer or Explorer II with the black dial? This question is especially for the members who have both models. On what watch you can recognize the time faster (during day, night, different weather conditions), Explorer or Explorer II with the black dial?

Thanks!

Dylan Wade · 28 January 2009, 01:43 PM

I own the White (Polar) dial and never had an issue but some members do claim that the white dial is harder to read during very bright conditions.........had no experience with the black.

Are there any particular lighting or eyesight conndoitions you are concerned about?

Shlomo · 28 January 2009, 01:46 PM

Thanks for reply. No, just a regular conditions:during day, night, different weather conditions.

aleeboy · 28 January 2009, 02:15 PM

I recently swapped out my black for the white and I can say that the white is more legible than the black. I say this because the smears that can appear on the crystal really show with the black which obstructs the legibility of the dial. I don't see this on the white.

The black hands contrast a lot more on the white so they stand out, but they are not as flashy nor do they provide the warmth of the WG hands on the black dial.

Tough choice

pricojorge · 28 January 2009, 02:21 PM

i've owned the Explorer II black dial and i would rather have the white one any day

karwath · 28 January 2009, 02:23 PM

I have an EXP II (white), but I have to assume the EXP is going to provde for a quicker reading of time. No Cyclops, no date, no fourth hand, no distrating bezel with numerals on it, and the dial on the EXP has numerals, which means the EXP has a clean, clear, simple and easy to read dial which I think would be hard to beat by any watch.

Having said that I have never had any issue reading time quickly with my EXP II and of all of my watches, I find it it is one of, if not the easiest to read quickly (with the possible exception of my Bathys 100 Auto).

Shlomo · 28 January 2009, 02:42 PM

Note: I do not want to compare Explorer II with different color dials.
I would like to compare Explorer I and Explorer II with the black dial.
Thanks!

buz-lh · 28 January 2009, 10:02 PM

I can't compare the Explorer to the Explorer II but I can give you my thoughts regarding the Explorer vs GMT, which is similar. The Explorer is by far the easiest dial to read of all my watches. Simple, no distractions and the hands really stand out against the dial.

Tools · 29 January 2009, 03:34 AM

Both models are pretty easy to see..

The dial is the same size, only the case is different, so the hands are identical. I would give the edge to the Explorer because it is quicker to zero in on the 3-6-9-dial....

marke · 29 January 2009, 03:46 AM

i think you can also have the same problems with the daytona black face, sometimes it appears had to see the display or it looks to busy, what do you think?

jmsrolls · 29 January 2009, 08:34 AM

I would think the Explorer would be easier to read without the Cyclops and the fourth hand.

My II is much more readable without the Cyclops clutter:

Fr. John†

Shlomo · 12 February 2009, 12:08 PM

Where can I find the watch without the Cyclops?
Thanks,
Steve

Rebel · 12 February 2009, 12:53 PM

I own an Expy II (Polar) and have not had any visibility issues.

jmsrolls · 19 February 2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shlomo

Where can I find the watch without the Cyclops?
Thanks,
Steve

Steve, mine came with the "bubble" which I removed after a couple of weeks.

Fr. John†

kyle L · 19 February 2009, 01:04 PM

I think the Explorer I shows just fine.

28 January 2009, 12:20 PM	#1
Shlomo Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 16	What watch show time more visible Explorer or Explorer II with the black dial? Lady and Gentlemen, What watch show time more visible Explorer or Explorer II with the black dial? This question is especially for the members who have both models. On what watch you can recognize the time faster (during day, night, different weather conditions), Explorer or Explorer II with the black dial? Thanks!

28 January 2009, 02:21 PM	#5
pricojorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Jorge Location: Palm Beach, Fl Watch: Sea dweller. Posts: 311	i've owned the Explorer II black dial and i would rather have the white one any day __________________ white gold plz

28 January 2009, 10:02 PM	#8
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I can't compare the Explorer to the Explorer II but I can give you my thoughts regarding the Explorer vs GMT, which is similar. The Explorer is by far the easiest dial to read of all my watches. Simple, no distractions and the hands really stand out against the dial. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

29 January 2009, 03:34 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	Both models are pretty easy to see.. The dial is the same size, only the case is different, so the hands are identical. I would give the edge to the Explorer because it is quicker to zero in on the 3-6-9-dial.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 February 2009, 12:53 PM	#13
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	I own an Expy II (Polar) and have not had any visibility issues. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

28 January 2009, 01:43 PM	#2
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	I own the White (Polar) dial and never had an issue but some members do claim that the white dial is harder to read during very bright conditions.........had no experience with the black. Are there any particular lighting or eyesight conndoitions you are concerned about?

28 January 2009, 01:46 PM	#3
Shlomo Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 16	Thanks for reply. No, just a regular conditions:during day, night, different weather conditions.

28 January 2009, 02:15 PM	#4
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	I recently swapped out my black for the white and I can say that the white is more legible than the black. I say this because the smears that can appear on the crystal really show with the black which obstructs the legibility of the dial. I don't see this on the white. The black hands contrast a lot more on the white so they stand out, but they are not as flashy nor do they provide the warmth of the WG hands on the black dial. Tough choice

28 January 2009, 02:23 PM	#6
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	I have an EXP II (white), but I have to assume the EXP is going to provde for a quicker reading of time. No Cyclops, no date, no fourth hand, no distrating bezel with numerals on it, and the dial on the EXP has numerals, which means the EXP has a clean, clear, simple and easy to read dial which I think would be hard to beat by any watch. Having said that I have never had any issue reading time quickly with my EXP II and of all of my watches, I find it it is one of, if not the easiest to read quickly (with the possible exception of my Bathys 100 Auto).

28 January 2009, 02:42 PM	#7
Shlomo Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 16	Note: I do not want to compare Explorer II with different color dials. I would like to compare Explorer I and Explorer II with the black dial. Thanks!

29 January 2009, 03:46 AM	#10
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	i think you can also have the same problems with the daytona black face, sometimes it appears had to see the display or it looks to busy, what do you think?

29 January 2009, 08:34 AM	#11
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	I would think the Explorer would be easier to read without the Cyclops and the fourth hand. My II is much more readable without the Cyclops clutter: Fr. John†

12 February 2009, 12:08 PM	#12
Shlomo Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 16	Where can I find the watch without the Cyclops? Thanks, Steve

19 February 2009, 01:04 PM	#15
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I think the Explorer I shows just fine.

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