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Old 4 September 2012, 06:20 PM   #31
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Please stop with these great reviews Bo, they are going to cost me money

. Great review
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Old 5 September 2012, 02:44 AM   #32
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Another review. Thank you!
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Old 5 September 2012, 03:25 AM   #33
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Great review Bo.

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Old 5 September 2012, 03:25 AM   #34
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Old 5 September 2012, 03:52 AM   #35
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I really enjoy your reviews Bo!
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Old 5 September 2012, 07:46 PM   #36
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another fantastic write up. thank you.
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Old 5 September 2012, 07:46 PM   #37
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another fantastic write up. thank you.
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Old 5 September 2012, 09:28 PM   #38
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Thanks, guys!

The Explorer II is still on my wrist... it's simply the best Rolex watches I've ever had!
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Old 5 September 2012, 11:11 PM   #39
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I actually love mine, the older style is less bulky and easy to wear, loved your review Bo it,s quintesential reading...

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Old 6 September 2012, 09:30 AM   #40
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Thanks. Great review.
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Old 6 September 2012, 02:47 PM   #41
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I just finished reading this. I am very fortunate for purchasing my explorer 2. I will be back to read this review. Thank you so much for this well put review.
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Old 6 September 2012, 03:00 PM   #42
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Just an awesome review of an awesome watch. I miss mine =(
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Old 6 September 2012, 07:42 PM   #43
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Bo, the main reason I joined this forum was because i enjoy reading articles written by knowlegeable people like yourself. You have obviously spent a lot of time and effort for the rest of us and it can't be easy putting a review like that together.
Great review, thank you !
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Old 12 September 2012, 06:28 PM   #44
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Great review Bo.

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Old 12 September 2012, 10:34 PM   #45
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Awesome watch - it seems to have incorporated the latest innovation and style without any real loss in the 'toolwatch' concept, i.e. best of both worlds! Really pleased with mine!

I had been originally considering the new Sub 114060 although some aspects of it did give it something of a 'bling' feel to it, albeit not to the same extent as some other Rolex models. The 'tool' aspect swung it for me and I would recomemnd to all.

Still not ruling out another Sub to go with my 1680, but will probably stay vintage.
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Old 13 September 2012, 02:28 AM   #46
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I've been shopping for Sub ND or SD for a really long time, now I want the Explorer instead! Great review!
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Old 13 September 2012, 04:04 AM   #47
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I've been shopping for Sub ND or SD for a really long time, now I want the Explorer instead! Great review!
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You will love the Explorer II !

Thanks for all the kind words, guys!
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Old 13 September 2012, 11:39 AM   #48
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Great review but I suggest that (if you own it) you remove the picture of the explorer right before section 3 because the picture has the serial of the white dial one.
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Old 13 September 2012, 11:44 AM   #49
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Old 13 September 2012, 05:55 PM   #50
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Great review but I suggest that (if you own it) you remove the picture of the explorer right before section 3 because the picture has the serial of the white dial one.
Hadn't noticed that... luckily, that white dial is not mine but one the AD had in stock. Phew!

Maybe a Mod can edit the pic?
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Old 13 September 2012, 10:00 PM   #51
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I can vouch for the accuracy of the 3187 movement (I know it also depends on regulation, winding, wearing habits, etc)
Over the past month, it has averaged at -0.2/day
I think we can call that 'dead on'

Interestingly, it is the first watch that I can recall running - and not +
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Old 11 October 2012, 12:23 PM   #52
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Love mine and I bought it because of this review

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Old 12 October 2012, 06:55 AM   #53
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Love mine and I bought it because of this review

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That's quite an honour! Wear the Explorer II in the best of health!
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Old 12 October 2012, 10:18 AM   #54
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Yes good stuff.

I really like the BLACK dial and one day hope to have one.
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Old 12 October 2012, 02:25 PM   #55
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Great review, Bo. As usual, it is amazingly thorough.
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Old 12 October 2012, 10:34 PM   #56
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Bo, I bought a black face about three weeks ago and I prefer the feeling of the Explorer on my wrist to my GMTc. Thanks for the review, now I am really glad I bought one.
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Old 13 October 2012, 01:42 PM   #57
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Great review, I think I know my next Rolex will be a 216570 Explorer.
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Old 29 October 2012, 02:14 AM   #58
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Excellent review. Great reading.
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Old 29 October 2012, 02:16 AM   #59
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That will cost many members anywhere between $3750 and $7800!!!

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Old 1 November 2012, 10:37 PM   #60
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Great review. Glad I got one too!
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