Explorer II - Basel '09 ?

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by Spark

Chris, Not sure this would have worked, but I don't know if you are aware Rolex made an Explorer for a few months in 1990/91 with black 3,6 and 9 which is very rare aand collectable which has been given the name of 'The Black Out' by collectors they get priced at vintage dealers in the region of £9000 GBP what about an Explorer with GREEN 3,6 and 9 ..................... No your right it would look bloody awful

I didn't know about that, unfortunately it's a little before my time :P But that's a fine looking watch, I'd love to see one of those in the flesh. Thanks for the heads-up Mark.

[Dylan Wade]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Hmmm... and maybe a nice orange 24hr hand like the old "Steve McQueen" model...

Do you find the Twinlock a bit fiddly to use, or is it just the look of the Triplock that appeals more?

Not really, just prefer a slightly beefier look; of course this would then mean the crowne guards would need to beefed up too.

I agree that a 24hr Orange hand would look cool but there's really nothing wrong with the red IMO.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Dylan Wade

Not really, just prefer a slightly beefier look; of course this would then mean the crowne guards would need to beefed up too.

I agree that a 24hr Orange hand would look cool but there's really nothing wrong with the red IMO.

Actually, I've come around to the Twinlock now. Much as I like the beefier look of the Triplock, I also like the way that the Twinlock sits so snugly in the crown guards. The Twinlocks that I've handled also screw down in a nice clean, positive way.

"V" serial black dial on the way..........

Cheers

[Dylan Wade]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Actually, I've come around to the Twinlock now. Much as I like the beefier look of the Triplock, I also like the way that the Twinlock sits so snugly in the crown guards. The Twinlocks that I've handled also screw down in a nice clean, positive way.

"V" serial black dial on the way..........

Cheers

Congrats buddy, I may join you on the black face front in the future..........just poted a thread to my dilema

Looking forward to seeing your pictures and reading youir thoughts when you get it! I'm sure you will be "Over the Moon"

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Dylan Wade

Congrats buddy, I may join you on the black face front in the future..........just poted a thread to my dilema

Looking forward to seeing your pictures and reading youir thoughts when you get it! I'm sure you will be "Over the Moon"

Thank you sir, I am indeed excited. Hopefully will collect it during the week, so look out for a new thread...

I've posted a completely biased reply to your "dilema" thread... hope it helps!

Cheers