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Old 7 March 2024, 01:49 PM   #1
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Explorer 2 Polar

I am excited to finally pick up the explorer 2 polar!
I was able to get this at retail for my local AD. Last year I was able to pick up a green bezel Sub and have been patiently waiting for the explorer 2. My AD only allows 1 steel sports model per person per year apparently so I was happy to get this thing and thought to share.

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Old 7 March 2024, 02:53 PM   #2
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Congrats! A Beautiful and highly underrated watch.
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Old 7 March 2024, 03:06 PM   #3
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Old 7 March 2024, 03:27 PM   #4
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Spectacular! Rolex last true "tool" watch. I enjoy mine immensely. Wear in great health!
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Old 7 March 2024, 03:50 PM   #5
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An understated classic!
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Old 7 March 2024, 04:51 PM   #6
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Congratulations, I love mine!
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Old 7 March 2024, 05:17 PM   #7
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Old 7 March 2024, 05:30 PM   #8
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Congrats, one of my favourites, enjoy!
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Old 7 March 2024, 06:33 PM   #9
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Congratulations, one of the best.
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Old 7 March 2024, 07:35 PM   #10
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Very good choice …
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Old 7 March 2024, 07:50 PM   #11
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Congratulations. These were my first two Rolex watches (albeit the previous versions) and they compliment each other beautifully.
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Old 7 March 2024, 08:48 PM   #12
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Great choice! Wear it well!
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Old 7 March 2024, 10:13 PM   #13
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Old 7 March 2024, 10:29 PM   #14
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Old 7 March 2024, 10:31 PM   #15
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Congratulations Roy, it’s a beauty
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Old 7 March 2024, 10:35 PM   #16
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Congrats, was that pic taken using dial-up?
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Old 7 March 2024, 11:06 PM   #17
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Congrats! Explorer II is always a cool pickup
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Old 7 March 2024, 11:45 PM   #18
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Congratulations! Looks great on you! A fantastic watch indeed. Enjoy it!
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Old 7 March 2024, 11:59 PM   #19
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Congratulations, excellent choice, ignored by the new breed of Rolex investors so underrated and reasonably obtainable.
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Old 8 March 2024, 12:02 AM   #20
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Great watch, congrats! That's at the top of my "everyday for weekend jeans wear" list!
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Old 8 March 2024, 12:21 AM   #21
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Old 8 March 2024, 12:26 AM   #22
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Old 8 March 2024, 12:41 AM   #23
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Congratulations.

How long were you on the wait list?

I requested a Polar Explorer 2 five years ago and still waiting. However, my AD did sell me a Pepsi which wasn’t even on my list at the time as I thought it was unobtainable. That polar dial is beautiful and overall a great looking tool watch.
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Old 8 March 2024, 12:53 AM   #24
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Congrats - that reference my next target I think.
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Old 8 March 2024, 01:01 AM   #25
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Old 8 March 2024, 02:32 AM   #26
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Old 8 March 2024, 02:35 AM   #27
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Congrats! two great pieces for your first 2 sport watches. Whats next on the list?
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Congrats! Recently got one as well. It will be my casual and vacation travel watch as lower key for a Rolex.


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Old 8 March 2024, 04:39 AM   #29
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terrible photo, fantastic watch! envious.

i have been 'on the list' (cringe) for one for about 10 months with a useless branch of Watches of Switzerland in London (if there is a good branch i am yet to visit one)

but i think i am going to splash some cash on a Tudor BB 58 if a new one gets released at W&W next month, as expected, and put this on the back burner. And if i get 'the call' from WoS, and if i dont have a cardiac arrest from shock, i will pony up the cash somehow and get one at last.
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