What does Columbus and my watch have in common...? they are both EXPLORERS!

[kingblackbolt]

After all the beautiful pics posted on my pic request thread and after finding an amazing deal used I am now the proud owner of a M serial Black Dial Explorer II with 3186 movement.

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=120963



This baby is almost brand new, less than a year old and has the Rolex chapter ring! I could'nt be happier... seller did all the tests and was sure that it had a 3186 movement inside but as soon as I got it I drove to my AD and had his Rolex Tech open it up and confirm that it was a 3186 in fact he even showed me the Parachrom Blu spring using his 10x loupe. I forgot my phone to take a pic though so I've included a pic of a 3186 movement courtesy of Fr John if you look at the right center of the last pic you can see the Parachrom Blu.

This movement is one beautiful workhorse...



I have been suffereing from "flipperitus" for years now but I think that this watch may finally be my keeper. It has run dead on to the second since I first put it on over a week now placing it crown up at night. I have it on right now and this watch is so comfortable and sleek... just perfect. I am a huge fan of this steel bezel as well and aesthetically I prefer it to any coloured bezel watch I have yet owned. I also noticed there is a line of polish surface that runs between the bezel and case (see pic #3 below) just to add that perfect touch of flash.



I hope I have done my small part to help anyone out there make the decision to add this beauty to their collection. I know that I could'nt be happier... enjoy the pics (many more to come) I also included my better halfs datejust as well though she though I was pretty crazy hanging around taking pics of her watch on such a beautiful day!

[RSubSS]

Wow, great looking watch. I feel like i have been so stuck on getting a Sub I need to start looking at these! Thanks for the pics.

[BMAN8]

Looks good! I really like the Exp II. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[kingblackbolt]

Originally Posted by RSubSS

Wow, great looking watch. I feel like i have been so stuck on getting a Sub I need to start looking at these! Thanks for the pics.

I have owned a few Subs and SDs and much prefer my Explorer II! Of course the new Ceramic Bezel Sub is a different story...

[Dylan Wade]

Nice review and pics REN. Wearing mine today too.

Glad to read you doubt that you will be flipping the EXP II, as that was an error I made but was luckily able to reclaim the exact watch.

Enjoy the enigma

[kcmo]

Congrats Ren! Glad you're so happy with it!

[Brenngun]

From one Explorer to another good going. I love this watch more every time I look at it.

[Mockingbird]

Originally Posted by RSubSS

Wow, great looking watch. I feel like i have been so stuck on getting a Sub I need to start looking at these! Thanks for the pics.

The sub draws the victim in, the Exp II white dial finishes them off.

[Cru Jones]

Nice shots Ren!!! Congrats again for the acquisition. Like the dial on your better half's watch, too!

[kingblackbolt]

Thanks my friends! I am really enjoying this beauty on my wrist! I am usually a one Rolex kind of guy so I think the Expy is the perfect choice... no flipping here thanks!

[kingblackbolt]

I have'nt taken my watch off hardly at all since I first put it on recently... this is such a comfortable watch you almost forget it's there. Why did I wait so long to get one?

[ashken]

look like everybody is praising the comfort of the Exp...