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farroki · 25 April 2011, 04:11 PM

Great review! You covered every aspect!

Johndoe · 12 May 2011, 11:45 PM

Considering your multiple phase review with updates of the current exp2 was a huge it here I think rolex should immediately send you the new one to provide us with the same review. Great job. I am waiting to compare and contrast the incoming exp2 with the current for my next watch.

Lew Archer · 29 October 2011, 02:30 PM

Great review and spot on!

Actsulb · 29 October 2011, 02:48 PM

Great review!!!

masterserg · 29 October 2011, 04:26 PM

Most excellent review! After almost 11 years with a black 16570, i can't say that the clasp or bracelet have ever been an issue. For my wrist, they are incredibly comfortable and i can't see them failing, stretching or what not.

Greg-NWO · 4 November 2011, 05:12 AM

Excellent review, thank you! The Explorer II is on my wishlist, your post has been very helpful :)

diapers · 8 November 2011, 01:56 AM

Thanks for the very informative review! :D

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum, and am on the brink of purchasing a pre-owned Explorer 16570 white dial.
I have only ever owned Seiko, Citizen and Mont Blanc models, so reading through this forum on all the various specs and works of the various watches was certainly intriguing and exciting.

However I would just like to ask for your opinions on which series to get, that will be worth keeping, and eventually passing down to my baby son in the future. (I hope this wont be the only watch .

)
Hopefully to eventually get a Pam24 and an IWC Portofino too.

Any idea if the 3185 movement series are still worth getting, and also your thoughts on single "swiss" and "t<25" dials.

All kind recommendations, feedbacks and opinions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

ArtVandelay · 10 November 2011, 08:44 PM

awesome review!

The polar is the most comfortable Rollie i own.

JasoninDenver · 11 November 2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diapers

Thanks for the very informative review! :D

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum, and am on the brink of purchasing a pre-owned Explorer 16570 white dial.
I have only ever owned Seiko, Citizen and Mont Blanc models, so reading through this forum on all the various specs and works of the various watches was certainly intriguing and exciting.

However I would just like to ask for your opinions on which series to get, that will be worth keeping, and eventually passing down to my baby son in the future. (I hope this wont be the only watch .

)
Hopefully to eventually get a Pam24 and an IWC Portofino too.

Any idea if the 3185 movement series are still worth getting, and also your thoughts on single "swiss" and "t<25" dials.

All kind recommendations, feedbacks and opinions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

I know you have received some good answers on the main forum and I can only second the recommendations to search for the one with the solid end link bracelets (SEL) and superluminova dials. I bought one with a 3186 but really do not think it makes that much of a difference.

If you buy a more recent serial, you can take a little more comfort that you may not need a service for a couple of years.

Let us know when you find your target.

JasoninDenver · 11 November 2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtVandelay

awesome review!

The polar is the most comfortable Rollie i own.

Thanks Art.

I am actually looking forward to trying on the new model to see if it wears any differently. The light weight of the "old" model is hard to beat though.

diapers · 27 November 2011, 02:34 AM

Thanks Jason, I just got the Z serial.

DDG · 28 November 2011, 02:03 AM

I just with they were available in 18k or maybe TT.

lavaman · 28 November 2011, 02:48 AM

Great review. I too like the stealth quality of the Exp2 and the GMT. And I am also laughing b/c, being part Hawai'ian, I -always- want to know what time it is back home....

Cheers.

cali2121 · 28 November 2011, 06:14 AM

Excellent review!!!

Watchonisto · 28 November 2011, 08:09 AM

Fantastic review, thanks for sharing with us

Rags · 28 November 2011, 12:21 PM

You could have been more thorough.

Great review!!!!

Mfro21 · 29 November 2011, 01:12 AM

Can't wait to sell my Sub and get the Explorer ii. Great looking watch!

JasoninDenver · 29 November 2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diapers

Thanks Jason, I just got the Z serial.

Congratulations. That is one heck of a watch.

JasoninDenver · 29 November 2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavaman

Great review. I too like the stealth quality of the Exp2 and the GMT. And I am also laughing b/c, being part Hawai'ian, I -always- want to know what time it is back home....

Cheers.

I am always on Island Time.

Mahalo!

JasoninDenver · 29 November 2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mfro21

Can't wait to sell my Sub and get the Explorer ii. Great looking watch!

I don't know if I would sell a sub. That's a very tough call as I would want to have both.

77T · 6 December 2011, 12:39 PM

My first Rolex was an Expl.II in 2000 - hope yours is as good to you as mine was.

ptugolf · 7 December 2011, 03:00 PM

Jason, thanks for this review. I just got one for myself.

Mfro21 · 8 December 2011, 06:54 AM

Just got mine today! My new baby. Z series.

Ksersoze · 11 December 2011, 03:10 PM

Just got mine this week. Z series with black dial. Couldn't be happier!

Holdout · 13 December 2011, 08:04 AM

I bought my G series Exp II (black) in a large part because of your review. It's my first Rolex. You touched on a lot of the areas that were of interest to me and I really appreciate it.

I've had mine for about 2 months now, and finally re-found your thread to say thanks for taking the time to write this up!

JasoninDenver · 14 December 2011, 03:05 AM

Congratulations to all those new owners who have joined the club lately.

rxbuyer · 25 December 2011, 10:43 PM

I'm looking for one, where is the best place to buy it?

ess45 · 31 December 2011, 07:55 AM

Went to AD today to look at the new 42mm Explorer II. After comparing the old and new........end up getting this instead.

Berserker74 · 31 December 2011, 04:07 PM

Thanks for taking the time to write your review! It was informative, detailed and insightful - but best of all it was easy and entertaining to read.

I'm looking at possibly making a purchase shortly so I'm chuffed to have found your thread...

Thanks again and here's hoping that a Sub finds its way to your wrist sometime in the near future :)

Andad · 31 December 2011, 04:37 PM

Well done Jason.

A good review.

29 October 2011, 02:48 PM	#34
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	Great review!!! __________________ A Crown for Every Achievement

29 October 2011, 04:26 PM	#35
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Most excellent review! After almost 11 years with a black 16570, i can't say that the clasp or bracelet have ever been an issue. For my wrist, they are incredibly comfortable and i can't see them failing, stretching or what not. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

28 November 2011, 12:21 PM	#46
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	You could have been more thorough. Great review!!!! __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

6 December 2011, 12:39 PM	#51
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,906	My first Rolex was an Expl.II in 2000 - hope yours is as good to you as mine was. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 December 2011, 03:05 AM	#56
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,277	Congratulations to all those new owners who have joined the club lately. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

25 April 2011, 04:11 PM	#31
farroki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 148	Great review! You covered every aspect!

12 May 2011, 11:45 PM	#32
Johndoe Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Mostly N. America Watch: 116610LN Posts: 53	Considering your multiple phase review with updates of the current exp2 was a huge it here I think rolex should immediately send you the new one to provide us with the same review. Great job. I am waiting to compare and contrast the incoming exp2 with the current for my next watch.

29 October 2011, 02:30 PM	#33
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Great review and spot on!

4 November 2011, 05:12 AM	#36
Greg-NWO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Greg Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Tissot T-Race Posts: 8	Excellent review, thank you! The Explorer II is on my wishlist, your post has been very helpful :)

8 November 2011, 01:56 AM	#37
diapers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 82	Thanks for the very informative review! :D Hi all, I'm new to the forum, and am on the brink of purchasing a pre-owned Explorer 16570 white dial. I have only ever owned Seiko, Citizen and Mont Blanc models, so reading through this forum on all the various specs and works of the various watches was certainly intriguing and exciting. However I would just like to ask for your opinions on which series to get, that will be worth keeping, and eventually passing down to my baby son in the future. (I hope this wont be the only watch . ) Hopefully to eventually get a Pam24 and an IWC Portofino too. Any idea if the 3185 movement series are still worth getting, and also your thoughts on single "swiss" and "t<25" dials. All kind recommendations, feedbacks and opinions will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

10 November 2011, 08:44 PM	#38
ArtVandelay "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The City Watch: Expies, Sub, IWCs Posts: 159	awesome review! The polar is the most comfortable Rollie i own.

27 November 2011, 02:34 AM	#41
diapers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 82	Thanks Jason, I just got the Z serial.

28 November 2011, 02:03 AM	#42
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	I just with they were available in 18k or maybe TT.

28 November 2011, 02:48 AM	#43
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Great review. I too like the stealth quality of the Exp2 and the GMT. And I am also laughing b/c, being part Hawai'ian, I -always- want to know what time it is back home.... Cheers.

28 November 2011, 06:14 AM	#44
cali2121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 35	Excellent review!!!

28 November 2011, 08:09 AM	#45
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Fantastic review, thanks for sharing with us

29 November 2011, 01:12 AM	#47
Mfro21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Beach VA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 20	Can't wait to sell my Sub and get the Explorer ii. Great looking watch!

8 December 2011, 06:54 AM	#53
Mfro21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Beach VA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 20	Just got mine today! My new baby. Z series.

11 December 2011, 03:10 PM	#54
Ksersoze "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 47	Just got mine this week. Z series with black dial. Couldn't be happier!

13 December 2011, 08:04 AM	#55
Holdout Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 36	I bought my G series Exp II (black) in a large part because of your review. It's my first Rolex. You touched on a lot of the areas that were of interest to me and I really appreciate it. I've had mine for about 2 months now, and finally re-found your thread to say thanks for taking the time to write this up!

25 December 2011, 10:43 PM	#57
rxbuyer Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NA Posts: 16	I'm looking for one, where is the best place to buy it?

31 December 2011, 07:55 AM	#58
ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521	Went to AD today to look at the new 42mm Explorer II. After comparing the old and new........end up getting this instead.

31 December 2011, 04:07 PM	#59
Berserker74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Antony Location: China Watch: 116613LB, 116610LV Posts: 30	Thanks for taking the time to write your review! It was informative, detailed and insightful - but best of all it was easy and entertaining to read. I'm looking at possibly making a purchase shortly so I'm chuffed to have found your thread... Thanks again and here's hoping that a Sub finds its way to your wrist sometime in the near future :)

31 December 2011, 04:37 PM	#60
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,475	Well done Jason. A good review. __________________ E

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