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toomuchtalk · 11 April 2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ru4scuba

Subscribed! With an EXII inbound for me...this seems an appropriate thread to follow!

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Great choice

toomuchtalk · 11 April 2014, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexplorerII

Thanks Steve for not leaving the black dial out.

It's always a touch choice...

tkerrmd · 11 April 2014, 01:03 AM

cool thanks for taking the time to post up!!

toomuchtalk · 11 April 2014, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

He specifically asked Rolex to change the dial and hands. It looks strangely like a 16550.... I wonder if Rolex got the idea from Shepard? Here's a close-up:

Great shot of the watch. I wonder who owns that one now!

I believe it was a 16550 and Shepard asked them to put a gmt dial in it...

I would love the new explorer 2 with a gmt dial on it...

toomuchtalk · 11 April 2014, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

This is going to be another great thread!

toomuchtalk · 11 April 2014, 03:00 AM

Kit packed..

Will update on Monday. But the first training trip is a three day trek across the lakes taking in the highest peaks in England...

toomuchtalk · 11 April 2014, 04:25 AM

An actual wrist shot..

toomuchtalk · 11 April 2014, 04:33 AM

And the training route...

Nycturbovr6 · 11 April 2014, 02:16 PM

Nice. Best of luck

77T · 11 April 2014, 02:27 PM

Training hikes are always a good thing.

Wish more thru-hikers on the AT did that - less junk would get discarded trailside as they lighten the load 1 to 2 days into the trek

I'm only a segment hiker - just day hikes between trailheads - but I see more trash from the Northbounders this time of year...

toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 01:18 AM

Training walk was windy...

toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 03:38 AM

So why the explorer 2? And why the new version over the old one?

Well, the main reason is the legibility of the dial. In all light conditions. It is superior over the sports watches.

It's also the most robust of all the current watches...

The dial displays 24 hours but us fixed and can't clog up like a gmt or submariner.

Its waterproof for any normal situation, and it can stay on your wrist 24 hours a day...

In truth black or white dial; personal preference. I think the black dial looks better, but have decided to use the white dial on this trip...

It is also a better watch than the previous version; better movement, better anti shock, better visibility on the dial, and you can actually see the markers at night...

The only downside is the case is a little big; in my opinion...

Beef · 14 April 2014, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

So why the explorer 2? And why the new version over the old one?

Well, the main reason is the legibility of the dial. In all light conditions. It is superior over the sports watches.

It's also the most robust of all the current watches...

The dial displays 24 hours but us fixed and can't clog up like a gmt or submariner.

Its waterproof for any normal situation, and it can stay on your wrist 24 hours a day...

In truth black or white dial; personal preference. I think the black dial looks better, but have decided to use the white dial on this trip...

It is also a better watch than the previous version; better movement, better anti shock, better visibility on the dial, and you can actually see the markers at night...

The only downside is the case is a little big; in my opinion...

I definitely agree on the case! And the lume is great.

toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 04:13 AM

A 40 case would have been spot on..

KBM · 14 April 2014, 08:09 AM

Your threads have been a breath of fresh air (no pun intended!) on the forum lately. Thanks for the amazing stories and pictures!

kultschar · 14 April 2014, 08:41 AM

Steve,

Looking forward to this adventure.

Do you find many watch "Rolex" wearers amongst your fellow explorers?

Envy your exciting adventures!!

DCheeta · 14 April 2014, 12:29 PM

Look at that - You're on the top of a mountain and it's not even 10:30am. You accomplish more by 10:30 in the morning than I do by....10:30 the NEXT morning!

Great shots and posts, Steve! As the new white ExpII is one of my favorites, I'll be watching these threads with great interest. My ExpII can live vicariously through yours!

toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Your threads have been a breath of fresh air (no pun intended!) on the forum lately. Thanks for the amazing stories and pictures!

Thanks..

toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

Steve,

Looking forward to this adventure.

Do you find many watch "Rolex" wearers amongst your fellow explorers?

Envy your exciting adventures!!

Hi,
I have seen two people wearing them..
One person with a GMT master on the greenland icecap, and a whole dial explorer 2 also in greenland.

toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Look at that - You're on the top of a mountain and it's not even 10:30am. You accomplish more by 10:30 in the morning than I do by....10:30 the NEXT morning!

Great shots and posts, Steve! As the new white ExpII is one of my favorites, I'll be watching these threads with great interest. My ExpII can live vicariously through yours!

Great! Truth be told I was back at the car by 12.30...

samsam · 14 April 2014, 06:16 PM

I wish one day, my health and situation will allow me to live up and go on similar expeditions. Even if mini ones. You inspire me. Cheers, mate!

toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

I wish one day, my health and situation will allow me to live up and go on similar expeditions. Even if mini ones. You inspire me. Cheers, mate!

This weekend was a mini one- and most of them are!

samsam · 14 April 2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

This weekend was a mini one- and most of them are!

You are in England, right? I went to college in Cambridge as an exchange student back in the day. I love Cambridge and got so many memories there.

Maybe if I'm back one day I'll look for you to do something for a weekend or so.

toomuchtalk · 14 April 2014, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

You are in England, right? I went to college in Cambridge as an exchange student back in the day. I love Cambridge and got so many memories there.

Maybe if I'm back one day I'll look for you to do something for a weekend or so.

Yes, based in UK. Visit Cambridge occasionally...great place.
Drop me a line when you are here...

strafer_kid · 15 April 2014, 04:51 AM

Must agree re the case on the Explorer - 40mm would have worked well for a lot of people!

toomuchtalk · 15 April 2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Must agree re the case on the Explorer - 40mm would have worked well for a lot of people!

This with the maxi dial...

Racerdj · 15 April 2014, 06:44 AM

Safe travels.

bparone · 15 April 2014, 06:55 AM

Love this thread!

toomuchtalk · 15 April 2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bparone

Love this thread!

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 04:34 AM

The destination.

11 April 2014, 03:00 AM	#66
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,261	Kit packed.. Will update on Monday. But the first training trip is a three day trek across the lakes taking in the highest peaks in England... Attached Images

11 April 2014, 04:25 AM	#67
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,261	An actual wrist shot.. Attached Images

11 April 2014, 04:33 AM	#68
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,261	And the training route... Attached Images

11 April 2014, 02:27 PM	#70
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,478	Training hikes are always a good thing. Wish more thru-hikers on the AT did that - less junk would get discarded trailside as they lighten the load 1 to 2 days into the trek I'm only a segment hiker - just day hikes between trailheads - but I see more trash from the Northbounders this time of year... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 April 2014, 01:18 AM	#71
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,261	Training walk was windy... Attached Images

11 April 2014, 01:03 AM	#63
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	cool thanks for taking the time to post up!!

11 April 2014, 02:16 PM	#69
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Nice. Best of luck

14 April 2014, 03:38 AM	#72
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,261	So why the explorer 2? And why the new version over the old one? Well, the main reason is the legibility of the dial. In all light conditions. It is superior over the sports watches. It's also the most robust of all the current watches... The dial displays 24 hours but us fixed and can't clog up like a gmt or submariner. Its waterproof for any normal situation, and it can stay on your wrist 24 hours a day... In truth black or white dial; personal preference. I think the black dial looks better, but have decided to use the white dial on this trip... It is also a better watch than the previous version; better movement, better anti shock, better visibility on the dial, and you can actually see the markers at night... The only downside is the case is a little big; in my opinion... Attached Images

14 April 2014, 04:13 AM	#74
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,261	A 40 case would have been spot on..

14 April 2014, 08:09 AM	#75
KBM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,481	Your threads have been a breath of fresh air (no pun intended!) on the forum lately. Thanks for the amazing stories and pictures!

14 April 2014, 08:41 AM	#76
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Steve, Looking forward to this adventure. Do you find many watch "Rolex" wearers amongst your fellow explorers? Envy your exciting adventures!!

14 April 2014, 12:29 PM	#77
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	Look at that - You're on the top of a mountain and it's not even 10:30am. You accomplish more by 10:30 in the morning than I do by....10:30 the NEXT morning! Great shots and posts, Steve! As the new white ExpII is one of my favorites, I'll be watching these threads with great interest. My ExpII can live vicariously through yours!

14 April 2014, 06:16 PM	#81
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	I wish one day, my health and situation will allow me to live up and go on similar expeditions. Even if mini ones. You inspire me. Cheers, mate!

15 April 2014, 04:51 AM	#85
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,147	Must agree re the case on the Explorer - 40mm would have worked well for a lot of people!

15 April 2014, 06:44 AM	#87
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Safe travels. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

15 April 2014, 06:55 AM	#88
bparone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Watch: DSSD, DJII, Smstr Posts: 498	Love this thread!

16 April 2014, 04:34 AM	#90
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,261	The destination. Attached Images

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