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aleeboy · 16 January 2009, 05:17 PM

All,

I am considering changing my Explorer II from black to white soon. I feel it will freshen up my Rolex and renew my interest in it. Nothing beats a new face.

I know that watch interests may constantly evolve, so I would like to know what the pros and cons of each dial colour are for you right now.

Let's discuss!

Thanks,

Andrew

Psmith · 26 February 2009, 11:39 PM

Personally I would stick with black. I

the white dial but it does not suit me as well as the black (I previously owned a white). Perhaps look for a white dial Exp II for sale on this forum to compliment your black?

Good luck with whatever you decide

Cheers

tom33455 · 27 February 2009, 01:05 AM

I have several Rolex models - all with black dial except one - my 16570 Explorer II. For me, the white dial provides an excellent change of pace from the black dials - it has a fresh "clean" look that is sporty yet can be easily dressed up too.

I recently acquired the end pieces I needed to mount the Jubilee bracelet from my 16750 GMT master - photo attached - and that gives it a whole new look and feel for a "renewed" interest as you put it.

Lion · 27 February 2009, 11:43 AM

I like the white dial better IMO. I like the idea of buying a second one if money permits!!!

BiG JeEzY · 1 March 2009, 06:55 PM

I personally like the white dial better because it looks nice with the black accents of the hands and hour markers. That is a very good look. Plus, the red hand looks great with the white dial.

I have nothing wrong with the black though. But since the Submariner and GMT do not have a white dial option, that makes the white dial Explorer II a favorite choice for me.

BLACK DIAMOND · 1 March 2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom33455

......I recently acquired the end pieces I needed to mount the Jubilee bracelet from my 16750 GMT master - photo attached - and that gives it a whole new look and feel for a "renewed" interest as you put it.

Good call on the Jubilee btw...looks great!

PacNW · 4 March 2009, 03:42 AM

I'm partial to the White dial

DSJ · 4 March 2009, 03:51 AM

I prefer the black, but also like the white.

GerardoG · 4 March 2009, 04:54 AM

White dial fan here...

rkrdr · 4 March 2009, 05:49 AM

me like the white

pricojorge · 4 March 2009, 12:31 PM

i've owned the black one, but never the white one, i will one day

onkyo · 4 March 2009, 01:06 PM

I like them both and couldn't decide like you, so........

I bought them both.

anipit · 5 March 2009, 12:19 AM

As the Daytona, i like it on white.

Rebel · 5 March 2009, 03:00 AM

I like the white face.

nikhileshsingh · 16 March 2009, 06:25 PM

White dial rocks buddy!

scl6118 · 22 November 2009, 01:40 PM

I had a white faced Panerai in the past and I got sick of the white real fast! Im nervous about white now.

scl6118 · 22 November 2009, 01:40 PM

I have had two black faced luxury watches now and never got sick of them, like I did the white.

HunterST · 19 December 2009, 11:32 AM

I love the black dial on the Explorer II.

sea-dweller · 23 December 2009, 12:24 PM

Black for me !

1000ftSub · 23 December 2009, 12:27 PM

Ah, i after looking at both i would most likely take the white faced Explorer.

Leasky · 23 December 2009, 01:31 PM

I prefer the white and used to have one but traded it in against a Blue Sub as I felt it (the ExpII) was just too similar to my GMTII.

However, since getting my GMTc - I now wish I still had the Exp and certainly hope to get another one at some stage later next year.

marcinthemiddle · 23 December 2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anipit

As the Daytona, i like it on white.

I agree totally!! While Black is the "classic" choice for the 'professional' models...there's something really fresh & clean about seeing a white-dialed Rolex...I guess because it's unexpected? LOL

aleiberman · 24 December 2009, 01:03 AM

I have a Z-Serial White Dial, and I like it better becasue it doesn't scream Rolex, as there are not many Rolex white dial sport watches out there.

The white is pretty versitile, as it looks good in a suite or day at the beach. However, I can't think of many Rolex's that wouldn't look good in either situation.

A1000 · 24 December 2009, 01:32 AM

I prefer the white which I think is a better balance for the watch.

bcat37645 · 25 June 2011, 12:36 PM

I love the black dial Exp II...it's my next purchase!

hdrazor251 · 25 June 2011, 01:05 PM

White for me. Has a "clean" look imo.

SkyClown · 25 June 2011, 01:19 PM

white one all the way! saving up for it

16 January 2009, 05:17 PM	#1
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	What are your thoughts on the two Explorer II dial options? All, I am considering changing my Explorer II from black to white soon. I feel it will freshen up my Rolex and renew my interest in it. Nothing beats a new face. I know that watch interests may constantly evolve, so I would like to know what the pros and cons of each dial colour are for you right now. Let's discuss! Thanks, Andrew

27 February 2009, 11:43 AM	#4
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I like the white dial better IMO. I like the idea of buying a second one if money permits!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

1 March 2009, 06:55 PM	#5
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I personally like the white dial better because it looks nice with the black accents of the hands and hour markers. That is a very good look. Plus, the red hand looks great with the white dial. I have nothing wrong with the black though. But since the Submariner and GMT do not have a white dial option, that makes the white dial Explorer II a favorite choice for me. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

4 March 2009, 03:51 AM	#8
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I prefer the black, but also like the white. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

4 March 2009, 05:49 AM	#10
rkrdr "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: GMT-6 Posts: 130	me like the white __________________ -balance-

4 March 2009, 04:54 AM	#9
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	White dial fan here...

4 March 2009, 12:31 PM	#11
pricojorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Jorge Location: Palm Beach, Fl Watch: Sea dweller. Posts: 311	i've owned the black one, but never the white one, i will one day __________________ white gold plz

4 March 2009, 01:06 PM	#12
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I like them both and couldn't decide like you, so........ I bought them both.

5 March 2009, 12:19 AM	#13
anipit "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Laura Location: Italy Watch: 16610 + 16220 Posts: 385	As the Daytona, i like it on white. __________________ Laura from Italy. 16610 + 16220.

5 March 2009, 03:00 AM	#14
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	I like the white face. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

16 March 2009, 06:25 PM	#15
nikhileshsingh Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Delhi, INDIA Watch: Sub, Explorer II Posts: 26	White dial rocks buddy!

22 November 2009, 01:40 PM	#16
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	I had a white faced Panerai in the past and I got sick of the white real fast! Im nervous about white now.

19 December 2009, 11:32 AM	#18
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	I love the black dial on the Explorer II.

23 December 2009, 12:24 PM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Black for me ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 December 2009, 12:27 PM	#20
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Ah, i after looking at both i would most likely take the white faced Explorer.

23 December 2009, 01:31 PM	#21
Leasky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Colin Leask. Location: Scotland, UK. Watch: 118238 YG DD. Posts: 723	I prefer the white and used to have one but traded it in against a Blue Sub as I felt it (the ExpII) was just too similar to my GMTII. However, since getting my GMTc - I now wish I still had the Exp and certainly hope to get another one at some stage later next year.

24 December 2009, 01:03 AM	#23
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	I have a Z-Serial White Dial, and I like it better becasue it doesn't scream Rolex, as there are not many Rolex white dial sport watches out there. The white is pretty versitile, as it looks good in a suite or day at the beach. However, I can't think of many Rolex's that wouldn't look good in either situation.

24 December 2009, 01:32 AM	#24
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	I prefer the white which I think is a better balance for the watch. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

25 June 2011, 12:36 PM	#25
bcat37645 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brad Location: Washington DC Watch: SubC, 116610LN Posts: 146	I love the black dial Exp II...it's my next purchase!

25 June 2011, 01:05 PM	#26
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	White for me. Has a "clean" look imo. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 June 2011, 01:19 PM	#27
SkyClown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: 40°43′N 74° Watch: 114060/116234 Posts: 255	white one all the way! saving up for it __________________ Because in a split second, it's gone.-Ayrton Senna

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