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New Explorer II 42mm 47 35.88%
YG DD II 62 47.33%
Neither 22 16.79%
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Old 8 May 2012, 10:23 AM   #31
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Old 8 May 2012, 10:28 AM   #32
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Full YG is great, but, it takes a real desire to pull it off, and, if you're contrasting it with the 216570, I'd say take your time, get the Explorer II now, and go all YG another day.

And happy pre-birthday!
This, I think, is what I'm leaning towards.
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Old 8 May 2012, 10:30 AM   #33
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I meant 36mm YG DD.
Got it. I just gifted my 36mm DJ to my wife because I found it to be too small, so I won't be going 36mm for sure. But thanks for clarifying.
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Old 8 May 2012, 10:35 AM   #34
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This is the DD that I was thinking about.
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Old 8 May 2012, 10:41 AM   #36
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This is the DD that I was thinking about.
That is gorgeous
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Old 8 May 2012, 11:19 AM   #37
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Gold based on your collection.
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Old 10 May 2012, 07:17 AM   #38
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So I made it to the AD today and tried on both YG DDII and the new Explorer II. I can say without a doubt that I'm definitely not a gold guy whatsoever. Even had my wife with me and it was unanimous. I took it off faster than I put it on. The new Explorer II was like heaven. Fit, look, style everything. I even tried on the AP ROO just to compare and both my wife and I agreed that the Exp II was for me, and it's cheaper. Thanks to everyone for their input, I really appreciate it. Maybe I'll visit all gold in another ten years or so.
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Old 10 May 2012, 07:21 AM   #39
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Sounds like you found the one for you Sandro.

When can we look forward to seeing an incoming thread with your new Explorer?
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Old 10 May 2012, 07:44 AM   #40
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Old 10 May 2012, 07:47 AM   #41
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No contest. YG DDII!
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Oh, well, never mind. Exp-II is also nice! Congrats!
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both so nice but so much depreciation in gold...

explorer is hands down my choice...

what dial did you get and pics please
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I really like both watches, but they are complete opposites (in style, function and price point), so it is very hard to compare the two head-to-head. It is sort of like asking, "should I buy an S63 Mercedes or a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon?" The answer depends entirely on what you want to do with it.

Because you already have a few SS sports models, I would lean toward trying out the DD. I think it would add some great variety to your collection and would be a very special piece to celebrate a milestone birthday.

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Sounds like you found the one for you Sandro.

When can we look forward to seeing an incoming thread with your new Explorer?
Probably in a few weeks. I've put the call into DavidSW already. Will post as soon as I get it.
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Probably in a few weeks. I've put the call into DavidSW already. Will post as soon as I get it.
Cool, Congrats Sandro.
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both so nice but so much depreciation in gold...

explorer is hands down my choice...

what dial did you get and pics please
Should be getting it in a few weeks. Went with the black dial.
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It's got to be the DDII for me the explorer II is a great choice though. Congrats
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I forgot to mention that the AD price was 8200 CDN plus 13% tax. Ouch. Thank goodness for TRF.
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Can't decide? Simple buy both. You only turn 40 once. And if you're even considering a YG DD2 clearly money is not an issue.
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